I was awoken by the tiny sounds of vehicles. I could barely open my eyes because of the light coming from somewhere. A manly scent enveloped my nose and that's when I fully opened my eyes.
I saw Erato half naked. His hair was still wet and there’s a playful smile on his lips. I can now see his minimal tattoos. There's some Greek letters inked into the left lower part of his stomach. I can also see his other tattoo on the back of his arm.
I forced myself to sit up even though I could feel the pain in my body. I'm so sore that I think I'll get sick. He came over to me and sat down next to the bed. He first reached for my cheeks and planted tiny kisses on my neck. I gasped and bit my lip.
"Good morning fiance," he said.
I wasn't able to process it because my eyes went into my finger, he slowly put a ring in there. He then kissed my hand after. The tear drop shaped stone that's glistening was enough to stun me.
My mouth was left open as I was not able to utter any words. I looked at him and went back to the ring again. Am I still asleep? Am I still dreaming? My hand trembled as I held that boulder. It has the hue of the ocean, like a part of it that's not reachable enough. I'm panicking inside. It was early in the morning and it dawned on me. Like what?
"W-wait-" I gasp for breath. He smirked.
"You called me w-what?" I stuttered.
His face turned serious. He looked for my hands and he both caressed it. I stared at him and continued to lose my system.
"Jade, I want you to understand this dearly." he said. I nodded slowly, even though I still couldn’t process what was happening.
"You're still young. I know you're not sure about your decisions and everything may change-"
"What?" I spat. "After I let you ravage me all night? And the fact that I loved you for like almost half of my life, you're saying that I'm not yet sure at all?" I laughed and shuddered.
His jaw clenched. He averted his gaze from me. My tears welled up because of a mixture of joy, and emotions that I did not know. I held his nape and that's when he looked at me again. I know the reason for all this, and I’m willing to settle on things that he can offer, even pretense, even if it’s not true.
"I never had a dream, Erato. Now, I realized that it's because you've been my dream all along." My tears flowed and he immediately wiped them away. He nodded and then closed it tightly.
"I'll stick with you no matter what. Use me. Use me to fulfill the desires of your heart Erato. See me at the end of this road, I'll be rooting for you." I said.
His Adams moved upside down and he buried me in his chest. Tears flow on my cheeks while he continues to kiss the crown of my head. He chose me. At least once in a lifetime I can say that he chose me.
I still can't believe it. We didn't check out yet, because I suddenly had a fever. Erato told me we'll be checking out tonight if I get better. So all day I just seemed to be floating in cloud nine while looking at the beautiful ring on my hands.
He went out to buy medicine. I told him that he should just ask for room service but he said that he needed to buy a new set of clothes for the two of us. So now I'm the only one here. I screamed when I buried my face on the pillow. I'm hyperventilating and I feel so euphoric.
I can't believe that after all those days that I've reached my lows, this will be the replacement then. I was so miserable at the bar last night and then suddenly ...
Erato came just on time. He is wearing a new t-shirt now. He caught me standing because I’m checking my cell phone that’s charging. The smell of him immediately enveloped the whole room, I suddenly missed him. He disappeared for a while but it seemed like something was missing from me right away.
"I told you to stay in bed." He nagged.
I chuckled lightly. I saw him holding a couple of paper bags, I think those are the clothes that he bought. I approached him and he met me. I encircled my arms to his waist. My fiance smells so good!
"Are you really my fiance?" It was as if I was losing my mind to ask him a question.
He sighed heavily. "Jade, your skin got even more hot. You need to rest," he said emphatically.
He supported me on the bed and I nodded as I slowly sat up. Fuck I need to get check after this. I think my insides are hurt. When I was finally able to sit down I saw the expression on his face. He has this smug look on his face while he's trying to hide his wicked smile. My cheeks heated up because of that. I rolled my eyes and slapped his chest. Only then did he finally laugh.
"You did this to me. Stop laughing," I said.
He did not answer and began to search for a paper bag there. It's the medicine. He helped me drink the medicine he bought. He then handed me the paper bags after. I frowned when I saw the flesh of them. Just a t-shirt and a pleated mini skirt and there. The rest? Pure lace underwear!
"What the hell, Erato? Do you want me to wear all this at once?" I rolled my eyes while still rummaging the bags.
He pulled on the back of his shirt and quickly took it off. Shit. I should probably get used to this view.
“I don’t know your type so I bought it all,” he said nonchalantly. He jugs the plastic bottle there.
I hissed. "You mean, it’s all your type, that’s why."
He laughed as an answer.
"Can you hand me my phone?" His thick brows met.
"Why?" I shrugged.
"I'm gonna text dad. He's probably worried."
He raised a brow. His eyes were very lazy. I held out my two hands as if asking a question.
"You're forgetting you have your bodyguard with you." he said.
I was stunned. Wait, what?
"I called your father last night even though I know your body guard might have reported it to him already." He answered and handed me my cell phone.
"So rest your ass because I don't want to hand you back to your father like a sick dead meat."
He pressed his lips to me, it was quick before he laid to the bed. I was left stunned. I just washed my face. I forgot! What is dad thinking now? He's probably fuming mad. But ... Erato called him.
I turned to him. His arm was covering his eyes. "What did he say then?"
"Shhh. Rest." He shrugged.
"But Erato!"
He didn't answer, instead he snatched me by the waist and pulled me next to him. He forced me to stand up straight and he pressed me tightly to his body. I'm feeling cold yet his warmth is enough to make me feel better. It wasn't long before I heard his deep breaths. I think he's tired too. I pouted trying to stop myself from smiling. Another kind of reason to get tired.
Since I couldn't sleep anymore, I peeked at my phone. I saw Olivia's messages and Aiden's. Not even a single message from daddy. I was a little nervous. For sure after we got out of this hotel the reality of life will slap us in the face. But who cares? As long as we face this together.
I have nothing to do the whole time. I played with the ends of his hair and stroked his tattoos. What if I get a tattoo as well? Where is it? And what shall I put?
Minutes later, my boredom hit the roof. I took pictures of him while sleeping. Is this man even real? Why does he look like an angel rejected by God?
The last shot accidentally took off with a flash, so he was slightly dazzled and had woken up. I giggled. I didn't even try to conceal what I'm doing. I placed my hand that has a ring on it in front of his face and tried to take a picture but I couldn’t focus the camera because of my laughter. He smiled handsomely and his white set of teeth peeked. His hair was covering his eyes but he was still handsome to look at.
"Oh God, Jade please." He complained with a handsome grin.
My giggled continued and I continuously took a picture but nothing seemed to be right because he was constantly shaking my hand. I just gave up when he pulled me completely and lay down next to him again. He snuggled me and kissed my cheeks a couple of times.
"You're really naughty."
I bit my lower lip. "I'm engaged. I can't believe this, Erato. I think I'm dreaming."
He placed his thumb on my lips to shut me. His eyes are shot, as if tired of reprimanding me.
"We are Jade. We're engaged. You're not dreaming. So please? Let me have a nap at least?" he said.
I giggled and hugged him.