As soon as O'Connell left one of the doctors came in and took out a syringe. Trying her hardest to rest, all Evelyn could think about was Beni. Everything seemed like a complete blur. All she knew was that she was beyond lucky to be alive. Laying there she finally asked if Beni could come up and see her. The doctor felt her pulse and said only for a little while. She needed her rest. Thanking him she waited until the door opened and Beni walked in. Right away she saw worry spread across his thin face. Not really knowing what to feel, she thanked the doctor as he left, and then there were alone.
Beni stared down at the floor before walking up beside her. Right away Evelyn held out her hand and gently touched his arm.
"You helped me?"
Beni cleared his throat.
"Everyone did…I just helped."
Evelyn stared at him before his sad and tried looking eyes studied her.
"O'Connell just left, I thought you would of wanted him to stay."
"I wanted you to stay."
"But…"
"Come lay with me, I'm tried and I want to keep away the bad dreams."
Evelyn slightly moved to the side, still feeling sore and numb. Beni bit his bottom lip, slightly uncertain before slowly laying down beside her. Moving for a second to get comfortable, the two laid in the narrow hospital bed looking at each other. Right away Evelyn moved his arm to lay across her. There she faintly smiled.
"I will marry you."
Beni looked surprised.
"You will?"
Evelyn then shut her eyes before leaning in close to him. Feeling his body warmth she felt safe and protected. Beni watched her slowly fall asleep before he himself drifted off. Before Jonathan was to return to his hotel room, he peeked in and saw the two of them sleeping. Smiling, he shut the door and let them rest.
The next morning, Evelyn woke up. Feeling sore and achy from her deep sleep, she blinked a few seconds before letting her eye adjust to the sunlight that drifted into the room. Slowly turning, she saw Beni sleeping beside her. His face thin and worn looking from the desert. Gently she shook him.
"Beni?"
His eyes opened, revealing a beautiful crystal blue. Evelyn then felt all the uneasiness and nervous unsure twisting leave her. She had made this choice and here he was. Sliding her hand into his she smiled.
"Morning?"
"Morning…"
His voice sounded dry and cracked. Evelyn locked eyes with him before slowly running her hand up against his chest.
"Let's get married today."
"Today?"
Beni looked suspired.
Evelyn then smiled.
"Why wait?"
"Are you sure?"
Evelyn then leaned over, pressing her lips against his. Enjoying the stunned look in his eyes, she smiled.
"Shut up Beni."
