Dracula in Istanbul: The Unauthorized Version of the Gothic Classic by Bram Stoker & Ali Riza Seyfioglu

Author:Bram Stoker & Ali Riza Seyfioglu [Stoker, Bram]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Neon Harbor Entertainment, LLC
Published: 2017-09-13T07:00:00+00:00

Doctor Afif Bey’s Diary—continued.

8 September.—I sat up all night with Şadan. The opiate she was given lost its effect around evening. She woke up naturally; she had changed almost completely. She was cheerful and energetic. When I told her mother that Resuhî Bey had tasked me with sitting by her daughter’s side all night, the poor woman practically made fun of me, repeating how strong and happy she was. Naturally I avoided telling this sick woman what had occurred earlier. Şadan ate her supper, and I sat in my chair near the bedside. She did not speak, but when my eyes met hers I could sense a deep feeling of gratitude. Some time later she seemed to be sinking off to sleep, but she visibly attempted to resist. This was repeated several times. It was clear that Şadan did not wish to sleep. When I noticed this, I asked:

“You do not want to sleep?”

“No, I am afraid.”

“Afraid to go to sleep? I don’t understand.”

“If you were in my situation, you would have the same fear. Sleep is presage of horror to me!”

“What do you mean?”

“Oh, I don’t know, I don’t know! That is what frightens me, not knowing… This weakness always comes to me when I sleep.”

“But Şadan Hanım, I am here tonight; rest assured that nothing will happen to you. Sleep well!”

This poor girl: “I believe you, I do,” she said. Then she took a deep breath and fell asleep. The night passed very calmly. In the morning I left the house and notified both Turan Bey and Doctor Resuhî Bey by telegram, telling them of the excellent result of the blood transfusion and the night’s rest.

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