"His" (Book 2 Of The Williams Series)

CHAPTER 17: But I Love Coffee

Camilla Cortes' Point of View:

We've been back from Germany a day now and I haven't been feeling well. I rolled out of bed and made a quick dash for the bathroom. I was so thankful when I heard Alex walk into the bathroom and held my hair as I threw up my guts. 

She ran a soothing hand down my back as she tried to comfort me, "you okay love?"

I slowly rose up off the ground and headed for the sink. I opened the cupboard and took out my toothbrush and toothpaste and got ready to brush my teeth. I hated the taste of vomit in my mouth, it was terrible.

"I don't know what's wrong with me?" I muttered tiredly.

"Did you eat anything unusual?" she asked me.

"No," I sighed as I quickly brushed my teeth. I washed my face and patted my skin dry with a towel.

"Come eat something," she spoke as she headed towards the kitchen. 

My feet moved slowly behind her as I followed. My stomach grumbled loudly as I took the plate that she offered me. I practically inhaled the food she gave me. The bacon and eggs were particularly tasty for some reason and I couldn't be happier.

When Alex set a cup of coffee in front of me I immediately reached for it. I haven't had my coffee yet for the day and I am not ashamed to say I am in desperate need of it. I took the cup from her and took one big sniff of it. That was a big mistake. As soon as the smell hit me I felt the need to throw up, setting down the cup I quickly slapped a hand over my mouth and ran for the bathroom, throwing up into the toilet. I was thankful that Alex didn't follow me this time because I was so embarrassed at what just happened. What the hell is wrong with me? Why am I throwing up so much?

I went back into the kitchen where Alex was currently sipping on the coffee that she had just given me. I knew there was no way I would be able to drink it when I couldn't even stomach the smell so I left her to it. 

I grabbed the dishes from off the table and walked over to the sink. I started washing the plates so that Alex wouldn't have to. It's only fair since she did the cooking.

"How are things with Nathan?" I asked curiously. 

She grinned at me as a lazy smile settled on her face, "things are great, he treats me like a princess"

"He must be since you're already mentally planning your wedding," I mused a laugh escaping me when her eyes widened in surprise. 

She rolled her eyes at me before speaking, "as if you aren't doing the same"

"I'm not," it was my turn to roll my eyes at her.

"What are you doing today?" I asked her as I dried the last plate and put it in the cupboard.

"I think I might go shopping, I need to get started on my Christmas shopping anyway" 

"Christmas is in two months Alex"

"Exactly," she grinned "you know I like to get this out of the way because I always forget"

"Do you want some company?"

"I'd love some but don't you have work today?" she questioned me.

"Luke said I should take the day off since he won't be in the office today"

"Did he tell you where he was going"

"He said he was visiting his parents," I shrugged.