Bewitched His Soul

Daniel let out a breath and accepted his fate .He gently put a strand of hair falling on her face behind her ear ,she looked so serene and peaceful while sleeping ,why can't she be the same all the time .When she was awake she was like a ball of lava creating destruction  wherever she went.

Unknown to Daniel there was tenderness filled in his eyes and even a small smile was playing on his lips . He put his hand on her back and Evelyn leaned closer to him as if she was content in his warm embrace.

"How can you sleep so soundly after ruining my sleep ,"Daniel said in  a helpless tone.

This time here was no anger in his tone but instead there was kind of pampering as if he was happy by her actions.

Next morning it was Evelyn who woke up first and started to poke his shoulders.

"What's the matter ,"Daniel asked in a grumpy tone.

"Get up ,"Evelyn said.

"Five more minutes ,"Daniel stated. Last night he kept on staring at Evelyn and gone to sleep very late which resulted in him not able to wake up now .

"I am thirsty,"Evelyn announced.

Daniel got up and rubbed his neck , few seconds later he was fully alert.

"There is a lake nearby ,we can go there ,"Daniel answered.

"Come fast , my throat feels so dry ,"Evelyn held his hand and dragged him.

Once they reached the lake ,Evelyn quenched her thirst while Daniel splashed some water on his face .

"Evelyn , stay here .Don't wander it's not safe ,"Daniel warned seeing she was walking towards the plants.

"I know ,I just want to look at that flowers ,"Evelyn replied.

When Daniel turned around Evelyn was not there and he panicked.

"Evelyn ,Evelyn .Where are you, "Daniel screamed.

There was a tiny mud path and Evelyn followed it as she was curious to see the various unique flowers.

"Wow ,they are so beautiful .Wish I had my phone to take pictures ,"Evelyn touched the petals carefully.

She was so enchanted by the surroundings that she kept on walking and totally forgot that Daniel was still waiting for her at the lake.

Few minutes later she felt something on her leg and she thought it may be a leaf and shook her leg as she continued to gaze at the plants.

She felt a cold sensation of her legs and when she looked down she  was schoked to see it's a snake .

"Ahh..,"Evelyn was terrified.

Oh no it's such a big snake .What will happen now , will she die.She was rooted to the spot and was shivering in fear hoping someone will come to her rescue.

"Evelyn,"She heard her name from far away .

When she tuned she noticed Daniel was standing there and looking around trying to find her.

"Daniel ,I am here ,"Evelyn raised her hand.

When Daniel spotted her he was relieved and ran towards her .As he was about to scold her he noticed Evelyn's  face looked pale and she was trembling.

"Save me from this snake ,"Evelyn pointed towards her legs.

Daniel's eyes widened seeing the snake , all his anger disappeared and it was replaced by worry.

"Stay still ,don't worry .I am here ,"Daniel stated.

"Make it quick , I am petrified ,"Evelyn pressed her lips tightly.

Daniel was trained and know how to survive in dangerous places .He slowly took the snake in one hand and left it back into the bushes. Evelyn gaped and put her arms around his waist hugging him tightly.

"How can you touch the snake so easily ,what if it had bitten you ,"Evelyn asked.

"It was not poisonous snake, it was just big in size ,"Daniel replied.

"That's good. We are safe now ,"Evelyn said as she listened to his heartbeat.

"Oh ,its not over .I want to have a good chat with you ,"Daniel pushed her back.

"What is there to talk everything is alright ,"Evelyn pretended to be brave but she was feeling guilty for her actions.

"Are you a kid Evelyn,how many times did I tell you not to run around. If I had not come on time and the snake was poisonous what would have happened ,"Daniel growled.

"But the flowers were so pretty ..,"Evelyn was interrupted.

"Shut up , do you think we are on a picnic that you need to appreciate the scenery ,"Daniel snapped.

Evelyn flinched by his harsh tone and stated ,"I am sorry."

"You think telling sorry is going to fix everything, "Daniel roared.

"I ..,"Evelyn tried to touch his shoulders but he pushed her aside ruthlessly.

Evelyn's eyes were filled with tears ,she accepted she was wrong but she felt Daniel was not giving her a chance to explain. No one has treated her so harshly she was an Anderson heiress and a top supermodel so people always flocked around her and even if she did a mistake they turned a blind eye towards it.

"Oh shit ,"Daniel cursed seeing her tears .

No one can understand what he went through in the past few minutes when Evelyn was nowhere be found .This forest was such a unsafe place and Evelyn was so delicate not  knowing how to take care of herself .

All scary thoughts ran  through his mind and those few minutes were like hell for him. At last he found her footsteps and followed in that direction only to find out that there was a snake . How careless can she be to walk through this bushy path, who knows which dangerous creature may be hidden in the dark and then may suddenly attack.

"Okay stop crying now, "Daniel stated.

This was the first time he was consoling someone and unknowingly his words came more sharply than he intended.

"I was so scared and thought I will die .I was relieved to find you but you are so mean to me ,"Evelyn's cries became louder.

"Come here ,"Daniel said in a soft tone.

"No , go away .I hate you ,"Evelyn moved away .

Daniel walked towards and held her hands tightly when she was struggling to get out of his grip.. Sometime later she accepted defeat as she was no match for Daniel's strength.