His Obsession

Chapter 25 - Hatred

" What are you doing? " I frowned as I realised he was slowly making his way to me. I took a few small steps back till my legs hit the edge of the bed, my heart was beating furiously because I did not know what he was going to do. His face was expressionless.

" I... " He collapsed on the bed next to me, not finishing his sentence. My jaw dropped as I stared at the man lying on the bed, and the room was dead quiet till I could start hearing his soft snore.

" What... " I was left totally speechless. What just happened? He just came into my room, locked the door and collapsed like that? I continued staring at him and he grimaced like he was in pain or something and his face was slightly red especially his ears. I carefully placed my palm on his forehead and realised it was burning. His whole body was burning. I quickly dialled Christine's number and she told me she was already at the event waiting for us.

" But he's burning now. You can't possibly expect him to go there now with his condition? We should send him to the hospital now. "

" I'll let Felix know so he can inform the people at the event. We'll send a private doctor there now. Mr. Zac doesn't like going to the hospital. For now, please take care of Mr. Zac. Thank you, Anna. " She hung up as soon as she finished her sentence and did not even bother letting me speak.

" Hello, can you get me some Tylenol to room 1883 as soon as possible? " I hung up on the receptionist and quickly made my way to the bathroom to get a soaked cloth. I bet he probably was too busy to even realise he has a fever. I sighed and shook my head as I placed the wet cloth on his forehead.

I made my way to the door as the doorbell rang, " Miss, as you requested. "

" Thank you, " I shut the door and grabbed a bottle of water on my way to the bed.

" Hey, Colton. " I patted his shoulder and called out softly. He stirred in his sleep but did not wake up.

" Colton, come on. Eat this and you can go to sleep again. " I placed my arms under his head and moved him up so he could eat his med. He slowly opened his eyes and stared at me with confusion, " Anna... "

" Yeah, I'm here. I'm always here. Come, eat this so you can feel better. The doctor is on his way. " I comforted, and he listened. He ate his med and drank the bottle of water I gave to him. I slowly placed his head back on the pillow and wanted to put the bottle down on the table but Colton seized my wrist, not letting me go. The next thing Colton said threw me off guard.

" Don't go, " he held my hand and tightened his grasp. He was staring at me as if he was begging me not to leave his side.

" I won't, Colton. Go to sleep. " I patted his head and sat on the floor next to him while he held my hand and slowly went back to sleep.

Half an hour later, the doctor and Christine finally came and checked on Colton. He told us there was nothing serious, and that Colton was probably too tired and his body needed a break. I looked over at his sleeping face and I could feel my heart aching for him. Why did he do this to himself?

" Christine, is it alright if I stay with Colton for a little while? " She hesitated at first but nodded her head eventually. I smiled gently and she exited the room with the doctor. I made my way back to the bed and held his hand again. " I'm not leaving you, " I whispered and laid my head on the bed as I watched him sleep.

The next morning, I woke up and found myself on my own bed and Colton was nowhere to be seen. I rubbed my eyes and checked my phone. I have so many missed calls and text messages, they were all from Quinn and Augustus. I dialled Christine's number and waited for her to pick up, " Christine! Did you see Colton? "