A Different Way to Say I Love You

The feeling of nervousness consumed Leona as the long hours went by. Leonard had already woken up, but why hadn't Ignatius opened his eyes? Yes, she wasn’t even his lover, nor his relative, but she was extremely worried.

Yet, she never gave up waiting for him. Leona was not the religious type, but she felt as if she could pray to all the gods in the world just to make the person she likes be alive and well!

It was until two days later, when she noticed Ignatius’ finger twitching.

With widened eyes, Leona took a look at the mafia boss’ face. “Uhm… Are you awake now?”

Ignatius finally opened his eyes. What he saw was a blurred face, and little by little, he recognized the person he cared most about.

Carefully, his hand reached out to her small face. Caressing her cheek, he spoke no words, but enough to show how much she meant to him.