Confused

Becky's P.O.V




Jake kept looking at Jessy with a thoughtful expression on his face. I could easily see that he was feeling confused about what to do next.



He wanted to be there for me and support me in whatever was happening but at the same time he didn’t want to completely dismiss or silence Jessy. He opened his mouth and started to say “Jessy I—”



“No! This is completely absurd!” she shouted interrupting him. “Listen Rian you have to understand how much I truly care about him. You’ve seen all the ways I have supported him and been there for him. If you really care about what is best for Karl and his happiness then you need to let me be a part of this.”



Rian let out a long sigh as he rubbed the back of his neck showing that he was feeling unsure and conflicted. I could see that he was taking his time to think about all the choices he had in front of him. After a moment of deep thought he finally spoke his voice much softer than before.



“You make a good point” he admitted. “But I need to make it very clear that I cannot allow anyone else to go in there with you Jessy. You have to promise me that you will stay calm and that you will put his needs before your own. Do you understand what I am asking of you?”



“Absolutely! I promise.”



As Jessy walked with confidence and determination toward the door of the infirmary I felt a heavy and uncomfortable feeling in my stomach.



I had a strong urge to yell at Rian for letting her go in and I wanted to take hold of Jessy and pull her away to safety.



However I found myself unable to move or act on those thoughts because I was overwhelmed by what could possibly happen inside that room.



A few moments later the door to the infirmary closed with a soft sound behind her. This action left us sitting together in a heavy silence that felt full of anxiety.



In that brief moment Jake turned his body to look directly at me. His face showed a combination of concern and a strong sense of determination.



“Do you think she will be okay?” he asked his voice showing that he was not very sure. “I believe that all she really needs to do is have a conversation with him.”



“I really hope that’s true” I said while crossing my arms over my chest. “It’s just that I can’t seem to get rid of this uneasy feeling inside me. I can’t help but think that she is going to take advantage of this situation to manipulate him even more. Honestly it seems like she doesn’t care at all about Karl’s feelings. To her it’s all about how this situation looks for her and how it impacts her own image.”



Jake thought aloud his forehead creasing with concern as he contemplated the situation. “What if he is feeling vulnerable or weak in some way?” he wondered.



“We really have no way of knowing how he might respond to her. He could be confused and might not fully grasp what she intends or what her true feelings are.”



The seconds passed by and they seemed to feel like they were lasting for hours. My heart was beating very fast in my chest almost like it was racing.



I could almost imagine the sound of a clock ticking and every second felt like it was dragging on for an incredibly long time.



Suddenly I heard the sound of the door creaking open which caused me to focus all my attention back on that moment.



However it was not Jessy who came into view or showed up instead I heard the quiet sounds of people talking softly on the other side of the doorway. Just a short moment later Jessy finally came out and when I saw her I felt like I couldn't breathe and my breath got stuck in my throat.



As she stood there a figure slowly came into view behind her. It was Karl standing tall and looking completely healed. It seemed as if a beautiful bright light surrounded him making him appear almost otherworldly.



I couldn't believe my eyes and felt completely shocked as if my feet were glued to the ground. A flood of emotions washed over me all at once. What I thought was impossible turned into a reality and I found myself grappling with disbelief as I tried to understand what I was seeing.



“Karl!” I shouted unable to contain the confusion that was overwhelming me as if a dam had burst. “Is that really you? How are you even here…?”



His eyes were a deep shade of blue and they seemed to shine with a special kind of brightness that was hard to describe.



It reminded me of the night sky after a big storm has passed and everything looks fresh and new. He looked at Becky and said “I’m fine really. I promise.”



I looked over at Jessy. She took a step closer to him and wrapped her arms around his body holding him tightly. When I saw this my feelings of confusion quickly changed into a strong feeling of fear.



“Jessy?” I hesitated to speak my voice coming out very softly almost like a faint whisper. “Can you please tell me what is happening?”



Jessy lifted her head up high and a big happy smile filled her face. “As soon as I found out about the poisoning I immediately traveled a long distance from my pack to be here. I couldn’t just sit back and let him go through this challenging time all by himself.”



Rian stood there completely shocked and unable to say anything. He stared at Jessy with wide eyes and finally managed to ask “What exactly did you do Jessy?”



I couldn't help but interrupt the conversation feeling my heart pounding in my chest. I asked with concern “Did you somehow manage to heal him? What exactly did you say to him when you were in that room together?”



She held onto Karl firmly squeezing him tightly as she confidently said “I promised him that he wouldn’t have to go through this by himself anymore. We are in this together now.”



I suddenly felt the ground move under my feet and a wave of panic rushed through my body. “Are we really going to do this together?” I asked repeating the question in disbelief as my earlier determination crumbled away.



“Yes.” she said with certainty looking directly into my eyes. Her eyes had a piercing intensity. “And it's not just that we are together now he has taken the next step and asked me to marry him. He is my fiancé now.”



Time felt like it had come to a complete standstill while I tried to understand what she had just said to me. The meaning of her words hit me all at once like a huge wave on the shore overwhelming me and leaving me with nothing but a deep sense of shock and confusion…