Chapter Nine(23)

But it seemed that she didn’t have to hesitate for long, as both were sliding from her grip. No, she couldn’t think so negatively right now, as someone else depended on her.
As Cecy was torn between tiredness and fear, she distinctly heard something banging behind her, even louder than the whistling of the wind blowing past her swaying body. Instinctively, Cecy tried to turn towards that newly arrived sound, but failed.
Still, she could feel that someone was running towards them very swiftly.

Then, a strong force closed around Cecy’s slackened hands, pulling them backwards with brutal force. Before Cecy realized what was happening, she felt a new pain as her back hit the solid cold floor of the terrace. Startled by the pain, she stared uncomprehendingly as a boy, no, Alberto stalked into sight. He thrust out his hand towards Lydia, who was lying half sprawled across Cecy’s legs, pulling her to her feet with surprising gentleness, and held out an arm to help her regain her balance as she wobbled slightly. ‘Are you alright?’ Alberto asked Lydia, his eyes deliberately staying away from Cecy who was still on the ground.