Chapter 43 - Sorry, I Couldn't Protect You

Eliott, for his part, did not return to the party. After taking Alex, he headed straight home while asking his doctor to join him there. He was a little worried about Alex because she was still unconscious and looking so lifeless he was afraid she was in a more serious state. To be sure, he wanted his doctor to cheque her out as soon as possible. He could guess what kind of drug she had been given, and he was thankful that it didn't start affecting her. To get rid of the drug and find out if she had any side effects, he wanted her to see a doctor as soon as possible. 

He hurried to arrive home as soon as possible. While he waited for the doctor, he laid Alex on his bed and began to wipe the sweat from her forehead, as it seemed she had a fever.

After Christ took care of Kevin, he returned to the party to inform Leila and Fidelia of the situation. As soon as the two women saw him return, they rushed to his side, for they did not see Eliott or Alex with him; in fact, they were concerned about what might have happened to her.

"My God, what happened? Where's Alex?" Leila was the first to ask, concerned.

"Yeah, where, is she? Didn't you find her?" Fidelia could not take the situation anymore, she needed to see her friend.

"Calm down ladies, we found her, Eliott took her straight home because she was drugged so we couldn't bring her back here," Christ explained briefly

"So this bastard had the balls to go this far! What did Eliott say? I hope he cuts his filthy dick off..."

"Sis, the way you talk, is so sophisticated..." Christ made a small, disgusting face trying to mock Leila as he tried to ease the atmosphere, "You know how he deals with things like that, don't you? Do not worry, that stupid good for nothing will pay for that!" he added with a smile.

"So, how is she? I should take care of her, where did Eliott take her?" Fidelia couldn't calm down, she was too anxious. She felt like it was her fault for not going out on that damn terrace with Alex, if only she had not left her alone this would not have happened.

"Don't worry, she'll be fine with him..." Christ gently touched her chick to help her calm down.

"Besides, I don't think he'll let you go home with her; I am sure he thinks it's his fault and he blames himself. So believe me he'll stay by her side until she gets better, don't worry. Also, I need you to stay with me for a bit since Alex is not here. I don't want people to start another rumor..." added Leila, giving Fidelia a reassuring smile.

On Eliott's side, the doctor was already consulting Alex. He must admit, he was surprised when Eliott called him. He thought Leila was sick, but when he saw the beautiful woman lying on Eliott's bed, he couldn't help but smile at his friend's worried face, "The little boy is all grown up now," he thought. 

Doctor Phil's family had always been the Jensens' family doctor. His father was the Jensens' family doctor, but nowadays when Eliott needed to see a doctor, he called Phil, who was also a childhood friend, just like Christ. Phil had known Eliott for a while now, you could say they were friends. It was the first time he had seen him so concerned about a woman other than his sister or his mother. So he was really curious about who she actually was.

" I checked her out, don't worry, she's just in a deep sleep, she'll wake up tomorrow, the fever is just because her body was fighting the drug. She will have more fever now that I gave her this IV too, so there's really nothing to worry about. She'll be fine in no time.

"Thank you, Phil, thank you so much..." Eliott heaved a sigh of relief and looked lovingly at Alex.

"No need to thank me, friend, that's my job. When she wakes up, you are going to have to give her those meds, because she's still going to feel a little groggy and disoriented. I have already put some in this drip, once it's done the drug should be subdued. It's a good thing she's asleep or maybe not? Because, without that, you would have had a hard time as she would want to satisfy her sexual need!"

Eliott just glared at Phil as an answered "...  I will escort you outside..."

"Tell me who she is first, it's the first time I have seen a woman in your house! " Phil couldn't be bothered by Eliott's cold gaze, he needed to relieve his curiosity.

"My fiancée!!!" replied Eliott so full of love that Phil's eyes threatened to fall out at what he heard and the expression on his friend's face.

"What did you say just now? How come you have a fiancée when you don't even talk to women; how did you manage to get this pretty girl when I am still single!" Phil couldn't believe that Eliott had actually gotten himself a fiancée? 

"Please don't compare me to you, I cannot love someone for so many years and still not do anything to get her! When are you going to ask my sister out? You've been avoiding her like poison since your return!" 

"Hm, hm... I am going..." Phil was at an end with this topic, so he quickly excused himself before Eliott could say more.

After the doctor left, Eliott returned to Alex's side and cooled her fever tenderly with a wet towel, as if afraid of hurting her if he was too strong.

It was already 10 am when Alex woke up the next day. She opened her eyes slowly, trying to adjust her vision to the bright light of the sun. As she scanned the room, she was surprised to find that she was not in her room and began to sweat as she could not remember anything that had happened to her. 

She blinked a few times to get a clearer picture of where she was. She was startled even more when she saw a sleeping man sitting in a chair with his head on the bed just next to her. She tried to get up, but could not move properly because she was too tired.

When he felt movement next to him, Eliott woke up immediately. He had not slept all night because he was too anxious to even close his eyes. He had stayed awake all night, only to doze for a few hours in the morning while he waited for Alex to wake up. 

Seeing her awake, Eliott felt like he could breathe again. He was so happy that he unconsciously gave her a deep kiss on her sweet lips. He was so relieved that he did not even realize what he was doing as he slid his tongue into her hot mouth when she let out a surprise little moan! 

Alex was in a daze, she was a little confused and could not react at all. 

Remembering that she was sick, he broke the kiss and gave her a little peck on the forehead.

"How are you feeling? Do you feel sick anywhere?" 

"What happened to me? Why am I here? I don't really remember what happened to me last night. I felt a little sick at one point and then nothing." Her head was buzzing and she was trying to figure out what was going on.

Alex did not like the sadness in Elliott's eyes; it was not his fault anyway. She was the one who had not protected herself effectively. She was grateful enough that she had not woken up in some hotel room. "I am fine, just a little tired.. And you don't have to blame yourself, I was not on guard either, it was that Kylie, right? She was the only one who gave me anything to eat. I thought she had put something in the wine she gave me, but instead, it was that damn cake!"