Cordell sinks beneath the surface
Cordell had been struggling in the deep water for what seemed like eternity. Sometimes his head would sink beneath the surface for long breathless moments but always, the strength of his will would push it up again.
But his limbs were exhausted, his whole body aching desperately for sleep and he knew he could not last any longer. His head sank again into the water and with a final burst of energy he came up spluttering, gasping for breath. He knew it would be his last.
He could not fight it anymore, his body was broken and his limbs relaxed as the cool water pushed in around his face, finally swallowing him. He welcomed its icy embrace, gently wrapped itself around his worn out body as he slowly descended towards the depths of the lake.
But as his lungs began to burn he was filled with panic, thrashing around uselessly as the weight of the water pressed in around him. This was not how it was supposed to end, he thought as his movements gradually lessened and a dark fog settled on him. He felt himself slipping away from his struggling body, down into the black depths where sightless creatures crawled amongst the slime.
Just as he was floating free of the confines of his body a firm hand clasped his and he felt his body being pulled towards the surface back into the light.
The hands held his tightly as his head broke the surface and he felt the sting of the icy rain on his skin. He gulped in the cool air, retching and spluttering as he brought up the water he had breathed and swallowed.
When he could breath again more normally he looked up into the face of Lisbet. Her soft lips slightly parted she was smiling silently at him, her face glowing radiantly despite the heavy mist that surrounded them.
Her thick hair was plastered to her face and he could not help but notice her dress was clinging damply to her body. It was the dress she had worn on their wedding day, he did not know what had become of it now, perhaps she had burned it. He would not have been surprised.
But she had not let go of his hands and he clung desperately to them, feeling as though if he let them go he would be lost, sinking again into the muddy depths.
He saw her lips moving, she was saying something but he could not make out the words.
She only said it once and then he felt her hands pulling away from his and she turned towards the bank.
“Lisbet… please do not leave me here”, he cried in despair trying to follow but he was unable to leave this place.
“Lisbet”, he croaked again, his voice hoarse from the water he had swallowed, “Lisbet…”. But she did not turn around.
He raised his hands pleadingly to her, but she did not see and he lost sight of her between the trees. He did not know where she was going, only that he wanted to follow but could not.
Cordell moaned in pain, suddenly very aware of his body. It took him a moment to understand the unfamiliar surroundings. He was lying in a bed in a dark stuffy room, his head pounding and his entire body singing out in exquisite pain.
The heat of the room was suffocating, and he breathed deeply trying to take in enough air. What was most disconcerting was the hot body pressed up against his and he pushed it away from him, groaning from the exertion.
He heard a sharp gasp, and then felt the bed moving. He turned his neck stiffly and saw Lisbet, pushing back the covers and hurriedly sitting.
He tried to sit too, his head reeling as light danced behind his eyelids.
“Lisbet”, he croaked, his voice hoarse, his tongue swollen and thick in his mouth.
She turned to look at him, shock written all over her face which was also blushing a dark shade of red.
“I will get someone for you Cordell, lie down again… you.. you should not be moving around”.
She turned her back on him again fumbling at the door handle.
“Lisbet… please… please do not leave me… Lisbet…”
But she was already gone and he was left alone again, dizzy and frightened, pain flaring in every part of his body and a sob rising in his throat.
He’s awake? He’s awake!!! What beautiful imagery you used to show him fighting with his unconsciousness. So well done.
Now, if he survives, I really hope they don’t fall back into their old ways. They really need to move onward. It’s what they both want.
What a wonderful symbolic dream! Yes, what CeeCee said, it was ‘beautiful imagery you used to show him fighting with his unconsciousness’. *sigh* I know a certain Lady Gwynn who would be in raptures over this. It’s sooo romantic! And hopefully they’ll learn to understand each other more, and care for each other . . . !
Yes! Yes! So happy! Come back, Lisbet! You’re the one he needs.
CeeCee, I don’t think they will fall back into their old ways unless he is quite cruel to her. She has realized that she loves him. And if he is clever enough to figure out the meaning of his “dream”, he will realize he loves her too. It was so perfect that she showed up in her wedding dress.
You *will* let him live, won’t you, Verity?
Either way, I will at least go to bed happy tonight.
Unlike a certain couple, whom I will leave hanging until tomorrow. 
Hehe… I think sometimes I’m a bit too much like an older version of Lady Gwynn. I am so addicted to romance.
I really hope you aren’t going to leave that certain couple hanging (and all the rest of us) for too much longer Lothere. I am refreshing The Kingdom of Lothere every 15 minutes or so. I can do that today cause I am sick… which sux… did get that cold of my boyf’s after all
and I am supposed to be running an experiment from tomorrow so I really can’t afford to be sick. At least it will prolly mean another post up today though 
Hi. yeah! Cordell’s awake!. Now hopfully things will be happy between them.
I hope you’ll feel better for your experiment tomorrow. At least you’ve got time to play the sims today.
Keep Simming!
See ya.
I created Lady Gwynn, which implies I am more addicted to romance than you. Oh, how my mother would laugh if she read me now, after all those years of making fun of her romance novels! (I even made fun of P&P, her favorite book of all time, I shamefully admit.)
I took care of the certain couple, Verity — may it be some consolation to you after a day of sniffling.
I was wondering… do I remember correctly that Cordell and Lisbet never slept together before? If so, that must have been some interesting awakening for poor Cordell. Oh, I hope he gets better! She was blushing when he saw her! SO romantic!
Oh, wow… he’s awake! But Lisbet is gone. Very interesting… is there more here than meets the eye? What an awakening, too…
I can’t say I am as much of a Romance buff as the rest, but I enjoy it when its not overwrought with fancies of the female mind… most romance books make me roll my eyes repeatedly… unless they distract me with humor!
*Fans self*
Yes you are right they have never slept together so Cordell got a bit of a shock waking up to someone in his bed which is why he pushed her away.
Lothere… I have been over to check on Brit an Dunstan and I think it only enhanced my sniffling but it was a wonderful post (as I have already gushed on your website) and it definitely cheered up my day.
My mum named me after a P&P style romance series, the Poldark series ! I guess romance runs in both our families.
Yeah Mao… I have to admit though that while I am a big big fan of romance I am not a big fan of the bodice-rippers. Hehe… but those mass-produced romance novels you can actually buy at the supermarket cheaper than a birthday card so for a while my friends were getting them instead of greeting cards
YES! Hell yes! That’s what I’m freakin talking about! I hope she’ll come back and hold him and kiss him and love him and squeeze him and name him George…wait…heh.
I loved that scene, though I hope she will come back, I hope her leaving didn’t harden him to her again, though he did catch her in bed with him
. Very romantic! Thank you for not killing him Verity!
Hi. My Grandma keeps trying to get me into romance novels but it’s not working. Don’t get me wrong I’m not heartless I do like some romance I just like it mixed with something like a mystery perhaps.
I hope that Cordell and Lisbet work things out.
Keep Simming!.
See ya.
He’s alive! Yippee!!! I’m so glad about that! Maybe they’ll finally be in love.
I’m glad you guys are all so happy about Cordell living. I really couldn’t kill him. I like these guys too much to do that to them just yet. Although maybe in the future *cue evil music*.
*swoon* Horray for Cordell waking up!