Diana

Ethan regained from shock and smile softly, "you're kidding right?" he asked, releasing her waist and cupping both her cheeks in his palms, looking into her eyes that were getting teary and sleep deprived as if she hasn't slept for a long while and should be in bed already.

Ethan opened his mouth to say something and closed it again. He blinked his eyes continuously, "Diana you aren't denying it." he said, hoping she will smile and hit his chest, mock him for taking her serious when she's only joking, but Diana remained still, drops of tears already falling on his hand that was cupping her face.

Without wasting time, Ethan took her bag from her and drop it aside, took her hand and began walking outside the house, while Diana followed in silence.

The workers who were smiling happily outside saw them coming out and their expressions turned serious. They wondered what happened.

Diana had tears in her eyes while Ethan's eyes were deep red, obvious he was acting like a man, and keeping it in.

They felt scared and moved aside for them to pass through. "Give me the car key?" Ethan stopped when they got to where they stood and asked the driver.

"Which one sir." He asked.

"Just give me anyone." Ethan replied and was given a key.

They watched the two left with a confounded expressions on their faces.

Ethan opened the door for her and also went around to the driver's seat. He turned towards her with his still stoic expression, "does anywhere hurts?" he asked.

Diana shook her head in response. She felt horrible. She hates herself for constantly hurting Ethan's feeling.

Her body felt fine, but she kept feeling like sleeping. It's hard to keep her eyes open, but she kept fighting the urge.

Without asking any question further, he started the car and drove away into the road, his heart racing fast, despite his acting strong.  He felt scared. He can't bear to lose her.

Where will he start from if she's gone. He dreaded the thought. He took a deep breath, making Diana felt more guilty.

"What happened Diana?" he asked after driving for a while.

Diana voice came out tired and low, making him worry more. It's more like a person who just woke up and still hasn't gotten clear headed. Her face getting pale as minutes pass, but her body wasn't hurting anywhere.

"I find the serial killer I was here to take out. I fell for her trap and took water at her place, before her acting change as one who isn't trying hard to get me anymore and I have been feeling sleepy since I left the place." Diana summarize.

"Is she dead?" Ethan asked.

"Not yet." Diana replied.

Ethan drove into a big hospital and went around to carry her out of the car, while her head rest to his chest.

She remained silent. This is the second time they were in this sort of situation. They were attended to, where Ethan claimed she was poisoned.

Thankfully, the tests she undergo didn't require her to sleep, which the results came out clean. She's not poisoned.

Ethan was allowed in and despite not knowing anything about medical stuff, he gave his full focus as the doctor showed him the results and explained everything to him. At the end, no poison was discovered.

Diana was also listening to them, her eyes glued on Ethan's side profile as he listened attentively to the doctor, while his fists were clenched tightly, his lips paused, brows furrowed.

Diana felt sad seeing him like that. She wish the results were true and Ethan can finally smile, but knew something was wrong with her.

If the results came out clean, it means that's how those people died with anything being discovered on their corpse, which only left the company as the only clue to the death issues.

"Ethan?" Diana called and he quickly turned towards her and rushed to where she sat. "You're in pain?" He asked worriedly, his hand caressing her face, while he kissed her temple softly.

"Diana please don't act fine if you're not. Tell me if anywhere hurts." he pleaded.

"Let's go home." she said.

Ethan looked at her in confusion, "go home?" he asked. Even though the doctor said she's fine, Ethan realize she's not. Her appearance is not the same as when she first return home. She's looking weak and more sleep deprived.

Diana nodded. "I need my phone. It's in my bag and I have to call Aroma. She might know something." she said.

Ethan nodded and they left the hospital after paying for the service rendered to them.

Immediately they got home, Ethan picked up her bag and both headed towards his room, with her in his arms.

They passed by the table that was set romantically for her and her heart tightened. She couldn't help but ask herself why today of all day.

Getting to his room, he set her down on bed and passed the bag to her, which she took in silent and picked out her cell phone.

She dialled Aroma's number and she picked at once. For once she's glad Aroma was opportuned to a mobile phone.

"Hey TUD!" her voice came through.

"I'm poisoned." Diana said. There was a silence at the other end. Ethan's heart leaped again as that dreadful sentence came up once more.

"What!" Aroma suddenly exclaimed. "how?" she asked with a worried expression.

"The target." Diana replied and didn't have to elaborate before Aroma understood.

"What type of poison is it?" She asked.

"I don't know." Diana replied, "I've visited the hospital and they couldn't detect any poison inside me." she added.

"How are you feeling exactly?" Aroma asked.

"I've been feeling drowsy like I haven't closed my eyes in months. My eyes felt heavy and it's hard to keep them open..." Diana hasn't completed her sentence when Aroma screamed.

"Where the hell did you come across sleep to death poison?!!!"