Emily barely slept that night.
Every time she closed her eyes, she remembered the headlights rushing toward her.
The car.
The sudden pull.
Alexander's arms pulling her away just in time.
She sat on the edge of her bed staring at her phone.
A message appeared.
Alexander: "Are you okay?"
Emily smiled slightly.
Emily: "I'm fine. Just couldn't sleep."
A few seconds later another message came.
Alexander: "Stay home today."
Emily frowned.
Emily: "I'm not injured."
Alexander: "That wasn't a request."
Emily sighed.
"You're way too protective."
But secretly…
She felt comforted knowing he cared.