Love me

chapter 18

Alexander did not say anything but smiled at his silly younger brother. He was truly an angel. He wanted to tell him to eat too and flick his head but he could not even move a finger. If it went for the weird dream he had of Xavier, he would have chosen death. Even if it meant that he would leave Addison alone, at least his parents loved him. “You, you…” Alexander said weakly as the wounds in his mouth pained. “Okay I will eat. Brother, when I called out for you the other day and you did not respond, I thought that you had left me. I was so sad. But when I saw you wake up, I promised that I will never let my mother hit you again. Are you full already? Eat a little more.” Addison said as he saw Alexander stop opening his mouth. “Fine then, sleep now. Tomorrow I will go to the market and get medicine for your wounds.” Addison said as he tucked Alexander and scooted next to him. “I will sleep here with you tonight. Wake me up if you need something.” With that said, Addison blew the candle and caressed his brother before giving him a kiss on the cheek. In no time they both drifted to dreamland.

HILLS

Xavier was sitting at an inn at the nearing town Hills. He almost got caught by his father’s men while he was looking for clues in the little hut where Alexander used to live. Thanks to Ellen, he got away but did not find any clue. He was at a disadvantage but he was not going to give up. Alexander’s mother often came here to sell crops, maybe the people here know her and no doubt they will now Alexander too, he was an attention seeker and he got it from everyone. He also decided to hit the hay tomorrow was going to be a long day. He was going to need the energy. As he waited to fall asleep, he wondered how he could communicate with Alexander in his dream like last time. He has heard that if you sleep while thinking about that person you want to communicate with you would be able to communicate with them in your dreams. Of course he did not believe this even for a second. Ever since the day Alexander disappeared on him, not a single day or night passed without Xavier thinking about him. he was the last thing he thought about at night and the first thing in the morning but still he never showed up in his dreams, not even as a fantasy or a real dream until that day he almost died. He wondered if Alexander went back to his body. The thought of him not going back to his body really hurt Xavier. How can he possibly survive without seeing him again? His life would be dull and meaningless.

Xavier was suddenly woken up by the piercing sunrays that shone through the window. It was already morning. It is true that you do not know when you fall asleep until you wake up. He got out of bed and prepared for breakfast. After he was done, he went to start his search. He did not know how he was going to do this as Alexander’s mother was not addressed by her name but a just lady. The only thing he could do was to ask other street vendors if they knew her. There were more than a hundred street vendors in this little town but he was dedicated and so he began his search.

Waternana

It had been a week since Alexander got injured. He was better no doubt but he was gloomy. Addison tried his best to cheer him up but with all the insults that Alexander received daily, his efforts were useless. “Brother please company me to the market.” Addison said to Alexander who was cleaning the dining hall of his father’s mansion. Alexander smiled at his younger brother. He did not want to disappoint him but he had to work or he would get into trouble. His wounds were not healed completely to receive new ones. “I cannot go with you young master, I have to work.” “Brother. Do not call me young master.” Addison whined at his brother which made Alexander smile even showing his teeth. Seeing this, Addison continued to act cute and whine. “If you keep on calling me young master and not Addison or young brother, I will call you older master as well.” He said as he pouted. His features where very similar to Alexander when he was younger. Addison would do anything to put a smile on his older brother’s smile, even if he had to act cute. He thought acting cute was a sign of weakness and since he considered himself a strong man, he did not like acting cute even though he was very cute and did not need acting. “I really cannot come with you Addison, I have to finish work, ask someone else.” “But I want to go with you. Fine then I will help you finish up and after we will go together.” Addison said as he picked a sponge and whipped the floor.

Alexander knew that he will not be winning this one hence he let him be. After they were done, they left for the market. They decided to walk since the market was close. Addison was smiling holding Alexander’s hand walking without saying anything when he heard Alexander giggle. He looked up at him and asked, “What is so funny brother?” “It is nothing I just think that you are very cute.” Alexander said as he pinched his cheeks. “I am not cute. Cute is weak and I am strong.” Addison protested. “That is not true Add. I am not weak or do you think that I am?” “What do you mean? You do not act cute.” “I used to act cute with Xavier. If I acted cute he would do anything for me.” Alexander said as he smiled at the memories of him and Xavier. “Who is Xavier?”