The Ship that sailed Silently...

Chapter 9- Him

It's actually him, it really is. It's kind of crazy. He's in my head, and right in front of me. Why is this so crazy?
My words all disappear.
"The sunrise is pretty. All the colours. The atmosphere. It's so peaceful."
All I can do is stare out there. Not at him. Just there. I'm still in disbelief and shock.
Aaron: Yep. It sure is amazing. The air is so clear. The colours are indeed very beautiful...
Aaron is one hell of a guy though. I'm lucky he's my soulmate. Unless he's gonna do me badly. But he's everything anyone would want. But I'm lucky. I want to say something, but well I don't.
"So, you been researching this soulmate thing too?"
Aaron: Yup. Yes Ma'am.
I almost blush at this point. Roni, strictly friends please.
"So you read abou-"
I pause. This is hard to say.
Aaron: About the good and bad. The ruining your life bit?
"Well, yeah-."
Aaron: I agree, it's scary. But if we don't do anything, we'll spend the rest of our lives wondering, what if. At least if we do it, we'll know the outcome.
"I guess... so."
We kind of just stand there and admire nature. I take a quick look at him. He seems like an amazing person. Understanding of course. But I'm still so unsure, however, he definitely has a point. I can't go without knowing how he'll affect my life. I decide to end my awkwardness. The awkwardness.
"Errm... Aaron, I've got to go. My sister thinks I've gone to the restroom."
Honestly, the quick escape was needed.
Aaron: You good walking back? I can help you get back, y'know, like in your head?
And now what do I say? I don't want to sound rude, but I don't want to sound needy. Oh Roni.
"Y-yeah sure."
I DONT NEED HELP. RONIIII.
Aaron: Well, it was nice meeting you, Roni... in person.
"It was nice meeting you, Aaron... in person."
We both chuckle. But secretly I know I prefer to keep him in my head. It's more comfortable.
I yawn. That couldn't have come at a better time. Unless it gave off the message that he's boring. No. Oh Roni. Seriously? You're bad at this.
Aaron: Back to bed it is. Sleep tight, Roni.
"Good night Aaron."
He guides me back the way I came.

I try to make no noise as I enter the room, but that doesn't work.
Nessa lifts her head up slightly and squints her eyes.
Nessa: I swear it's been over 10 minutes.
Roni think.
"I- I think it's just you. Didn't you go back to sleep?"
Nessa: Sure whatever.
And then she checks her phone.
Nessa: Liar. It's been 25 minutes. It doesn't take that long. What were you doing? Where were you?
"Okay, Okay. It's really pretty outside, and I decided to go out and watch the sunrise and admire the fresh air and peacefulness. Is that enough?
Nessa: Alright fine, I'll give you it. But that's definitely not the answer.
"What do you want me to say, huh?"
Nessa: It doesn't matter. Go back to sleep. Let me sleep. I'm tired.
"Sleep tight."
She looks at me weird, as I smile. Oops. I can't be telling her. She'll never believe me. Well even if she did, she wouldn't want me to risk everything. Maybe I do tell her? I really don't know. It is not the time to be thinking about this.

Hours later.

The sun shines onto my face. It's so warm.
"Good morning, Nessa."
Nessa: Morning, Roni.
At this point, I'm hoping she's forgotten. She was sleepy at the time.
And... she gets up to go to the bathroom.
Phew. I felt that one. That was almost audible.
Aaron: Morning Sunshine.
"Good morning,Aaron. Can I suggest something?"
Aaron: Go ahead, sure thing!
"Can we not let anyone know about this. About the soulmate thing, about meeting. Can we act like we haven't met, I guess? If that's okay? At least until we know we're good for each other?"
Aaron: Of course, whatever makes you comfortable.
"Thanks Aaron."
Once again, my cheeks threaten to turn slightly rosey, but this time I can't stop it. And just as that happens, she comes in.

And... this is when I run to the bathroom!
I quickly hop up and walk at a faster pace through the door. I don't think she saw me turn pink. I get to the bathroom.

"Hey Aaron, umm, what if I tell Nessa? My twin sister?"
Aaron: As I said, whatever makes you feel comfortable. But I thought you'd rather not tell anyone?
"The thing is, I think she's suspicious. She saw me go to the balcony this morning, and then saw me come back, but I said that I went to the bathroom and then I changed the storyline to going to the balcony..."
Aaron: Calm down, calm down. You're okay. She's your twin sister. She'll definitely find out, probably by telepathy... that's a thing right? Twin telepathy?
"Not like we have. It's kind of, I guess. I feel like we're just really connected, but it's not like anything the movies show. But thank you, Aaron, I really hope you're going to make my life great, you're so... understanding."
Aaron: It's okay, Roni. I hope so too.

Well, I might as well get ready.

When I get back, Nessa is sat on the floor, on her phone, probably scrolling through Instagram.

She looks up.
Oh no, she definitely saw me before.

Nessa: So, I saw you, you blush, I remember the events of this morning. What was all that about? Did something happen?

I want to try something. I open up my thoughts more to Aaron.

"What do you mean, Nessa?"

Nessa: You know, like this morning? When you said you were going to the restroom and then you said you went to some balcony instead? There isn't a balcony near the bathroom we use. Roni, what's happening? Are you hiding something?

Aaron: Roni, I can hear her. I'm not sure whether you did this on purpose, or this was accidental, but whatever feels the best, you're doing something right.

I'm just completely unsure what to do. What do I do? Do I tell her? But then if everything goes wrong... and Aaron ends up being the bad kind of soulmate, it's not going to be good. I'm not even sure if she'll be able to keep this secret. What do I do? I just wish I could pause time, go back to the balcony...

AN//: Thank you for reading! Sorry for not updating, and also warning, I'm not going to be able to update much soon! But thank you for reading. It'd mean a lot for a vote and please let me know what you think of this chapter! What should Roni do though? Should she tell Nessa or should she keep it a secret? But thank you again for reading!! Love you all!