Blue Hour

Chapter 46

“I think I know what you want to ask, Ray. I am also confused now, and how I manifest having a physical body. But, I was thankful for this and I was able to save you from falling earlier.” He said, looking at the gas lamp at the table. 

“Honestly, yes. That’s one of the questions that is running through my mind now. But, did you get your memories back? How did you know that there is a place like this here? Are you also a resident here on the farm?” I said. 

“Yes and no.” Sun answered. 

“What do you mean yes and no?” I asked.

Sun stayed silent for a couple of minutes. Again, silence filled the hut, and the thing that was audible was the whistling winds outside. To prevent making things more awkward, I stood up and fished out the phone from the wet trousers. Luckily, the phone was waterproof. Still, there was no coverage down here.

“Sorry, Ray. I am trying to remember things that I can so that I can answer you properly.” Sun said. 

I just stood there and answered. “I understand, Sun. Please don’t force yourself if you don’t want to tell me.” 

“About my memories, it only flashed for a short time in my head, about this place. This same old hut, I saw a couple of people but I don't know them. This place is the only thing I can remember.” Sun said, looking down. 

‘I moved back towards the mat and sat close to him. I placed my hand on his hair and patted his head. “It’s okay, Sun. I am sorry if it felt like I was forcing you, but honestly I was surprised by this stuff. Please understand.” 

Sun looked up and faced me, his eyes meeting mine. The way he was looking at me was different. I felt that I was being pulled by a force, and didn't want to let go of me. His eyes twinkled from the little flare coming from the gas lamp, adding to what I am feeling right now.I just stared at him, and I don’t want to break our gaze. 

“Thud!”

Both of us snapped when something hit the other side of the hut. I was about to stand up, but Sun grabbed my hand and told me to sit down. He stood up instead and slowly opened the wooden window, and looked outside. He hurriedly closed the window to prevent the rain water from coming in. 

“It was just a branch that was carried by the wind. Did you not listen to the forecast today?” Sun said. 

“No, because Miko took my phone that’s why I was not able to check.”

“Why?” He asked, moving back to the mat and sat down. 

“He told me to rest earlier because I felt a bit sick. I think I am still adjusting with the environment here on the farm.” 

“And to think that you would go alone here in the mountainside, not feeling well. What if something happened to you? What if I was not there, you might have put yourself in danger.” Sun said, 

What Sun said was correct. I might have really caused my own demise, if someone was not there. I think a lot of things really changed when I came to this farm.I just stayed silent for a couple of minutes, thinking of what happened so far. Honestly, it felt weird and embarrassing. 

“I was just thinking about the safety of my employees.” I said. 

“I know, but don’t forget about yourself.” Sun answered. 

Both of us stayed still, not saying or doing anything. I know the others will be really worried by now, especially if they can’t reach me. Miko of course will scold me so bad, and it will last for a couple of days. 

“The rain will not stop sooner or later, with this kind of case. I think you should rest Ray.” Sun said. 

“How about you?” I asked. 

There he goes again, flashing a sweet smile, making my heart thump loudly. 

“I’ll watch the place, you go rest.” Sun said. 

Before lying down on the mat, I checked the phone hoping that there would be coverage. Still, there was no signal. I slowly moved towards the mat and tried to lie down. Sun placed the other pieces of cloth together so it will act like a pillow. 

“Ouch!” I yelped as soon as I lay down on the mat. 

“Ray, are you okay?” Sun asked, rushing towards me. 

I hurriedly stood up and felt the lower part of my back. I touched the part where it hurt and noticed that there was something on my hand. It was blood. When did I get this? I did not feel any pain from this part earlier. 

“You are bleeding!” Sun said. He hurriedly stood up and got a piece of cloth and tore them into pieces. 

“Don’t move, Ray. Let me see.” I did what he told me to do. I just sat there waiting for what he would be doing. I suddenly felt a sharp pain coming from the wound as he wiped it with the clean cloth. Enduring the pain, I did not notice that I began to sweat making it even worse. I just closed my eyes waiting for everything to be finished. 

“There, done. Here, take this.” Sun said. It was another piece of cloth to wipe my sweat. 

“Is the wound deep?” I asked. 

“Not that bad, but it still needs to be disinfected. As soon as the rain stops, we need to head back and have someone look at you.” Sun said. 

“Thank you so much, Sun. Also, I’m sorry for causing you trouble like this.” I said, and lowered my head. 

“It’s okay Ray, this is what I can do in return for your kindness. I really appreciate what you have done for me so far, especially letting me stay in your room.”

“Don’t worry, I will make it up to you. Remember my promise, rest assured that we will find out who you really are and where you were from.” I said,

“Thank you so much, Ray. Now, you should take some rest so that your condition will not get worse.” He said, and pointed at the mat. I was about to lie down when he caught my head and slowly placed it on his lap. I was about to stand up but the pain coming from my wound did not help. I had no choice but to sleep on his lap. I thought it was going to be uncomfortable, but calmness was radiating from him. Sun started to rub my hair, making me relax even more. 

I did not realize that I had already fallen asleep on his lap.