He got her but still didn't appreciate her.
Ellinor didn't think she was anything special or particularly lucky to have a man who was so devoted to her.
She just thought Theo was different from other guys. He made her feel secure; maybe he was a bit more loyal, and the rest was up to fate, so she just let things be.
But he really was different.
He got bored easily, and he was pretty cunning too. He was always prepared, making it impossible for her to outsmart him.
That night, Ellinor pretended to sleep with her back to Theo. No matter how much he tried to spoon with her, she never turned around to face him.
She was pretending to sleep and ended up actually falling asleep.
She had a terrifying dream.
She dreamt of the time she was pushed into a dry well as a child. She was small and weak then, so she couldn't climb out. She cried for help, but no one responded, and she was absolutely panicked.
She desperately stared at the mouth of the well, hoping someone would find her and pull her out.
Then someone did show up. It was Theo!
Theo's face appeared at the mouth of the well. He was just standing there, looking down at her.
She was elated, thinking she was finally saved. She reached out, hoping Theo would pull her up, but he just coldly stared at her, not moving an inch.
She was confused and shouted out to him, but Theo just turned around emotionlessly and left. Then, someone put a large stone over the well, sealing it shut.
Everything was pitch black. No matter how much she screamed or pleaded, no one came. The air was getting thinner and thinner, and she felt like she couldn't breathe.
Suddenly, she woke up!
She opened her eyes wide and found that her body was drenched in cold sweat.
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