YOU'RE MY RELIGION (⚠️18+)

CHAPTER 3: ARE YOU EVEN HUMAN?

Song for this Chapter: "HARD AS NAILS" by Moa

Arsia's POV

Sunday Morning

*Ring*
*Buzz*
*Ring*
*Buzz*

I heard my alarm go off, signally that it was time for my morning run around the block. I groaned as I was so tired due to coming back home late from going to the club last night, after shopping with Liz.

*Ring*
*Buzzzz*

I heard it go off again, right before I slammed my hand on it to shut it off.

"Motherfuckerrrr—!!" I groaned in pain from the impact of my hand hitting the metal part of my alarm clock. 

I bit my lip hard to push away the pain as I got up from my bed. My eyes felt so wide awake, at least that crappy aśś pain woke me up fully, I thought to myself. I made my way to the washroom, brushed my teeth, and then washed my face with my morning skincare routine using some Elizabeth Arden products.

After about 15mins I was done and headed to my room to put on my cold weather running gear. I had on black thick leggings, a black body warmer and a grey hoodie over it, then I proceeded to my kitchen and blended a protein shake. After I was done putting some nutrients in my body, I headed to the door and picked up an extra jacket at my coat rack because like I said, Sia does not fúck with the cold.

I left my apartment building and connected my headphones to my phone. I played 'Cherry by Lana Del Rey' and began my run. I watched as cars and people went by me as I ran, the streets were already starting to get packed. 

The morning cold air felt so good on my face, it smelled of fresh-baked croissants and hot brewed coffee, as there was a local coffee shop on the other side of the street I was on. I made a mental note to branch there after my run to get some breakfast.

After about 2 hours, my run came to an end and I circled back to the local cafe on the way coming. I arrived at the doors of the cafe and walked in, I was face slapped with the mesmerizing aroma of baked goods. 

Displays of cute baked pastries came into sight, seeing as they had so many varieties of them. My eyes lit up like a kid in a candy store the moment I saw my favourite baked good, Cannolis!!! I love them so much, since childhood actually, my mum would always get them for me on her way back from work every day before. Speaking of my mum, I should call her and check up on her, I thought to myself.

They had all varieties of cannolis, they had some with Pecan Caramel filling, some with Chocolate Ricotta filling, and some had apple pie filling, and the list goes on. Although my personal favourite is the one with the butterscotch filling. 

I couldn't decide which one to get so I got a box of 12, that was randomly assorted. I know I just went for a run but I am about to stuff my face with fatty delights, oh well I can't help it. I don't go for runs for the bodyweight effect, because my metabolism is very high, and I digest too quickly... So I hardly gain excessive weight, even with all the amount of food I eat. I actually go for runs to clear my head and boost my brain for more ideas for work.

After I placed my order for the Cannolis, I placed one for an English breakfast and coffee too. I decided to sit by the window seating and have my breakfast rather than going home to eat. I ate as I went through my emails and work schedule. 

I thought of my boyfriend Ryan, wondering if he was doing okay because I haven't heard from him since he cancelled our date on Friday, due to work again for like the 100th time. I gave him a quick call, but I got no response, called again and got no response still, so I left him a message.