I have always loved being the middle sibling. Our parents never really paid much attention towards me, I was free to do whatever I wanted. Dominic and Moritz both took to sports. While I, Bailey chose art.
Domi called me a day before and told me that he and his colleagues were going on a little vacation and he asked me if I was free and wanted to join them.
"You know I've been on holiday from work for a few weeks and you decide to tell me about this now?"
"Well, do you wanna come along or not?" he asked
"Um...I'll get bored with you all. Is Lilli coming?" I asked, Lilli, Domi's girlfriend was fun to be around and she was like my best friend.
"Yeah, obviously"
"Well, I'll come around to your resort tomorrow then, text me the details later".
We talked for a while then I went off to pack my bag. I'll just have to drive to the resort tomorrow, It was actually on Austrian soil. A very private property with a swimming pool, a basketball court, a badminton court and obviously tennis courts. It was going to be a fun week.
Domi had told me on the phone that a bunch of guys from the atp tour were going to be there too. I had met Domi's tennis friends before so it was cool. Though all I was looking forward to was a chill week where I get to read my books, enjoy the resort pool, the food. This was my time to rejuvenate my soul.
Moritz was currently in Australia with our parents working on his tennis.
I was running late. I snoozed my alarm a little too much, but then Lilli called me to ask if I was on my way or not and that phone call really woke me up. My packed bag was ready and waiting for me in the corner of my room. I got ready in hurry.
I was sitting in front of the dressing mirror in baggy jeans and a graphic t-shirt, trying to get my eyeliner right. When I was done with makeup, I grabbed my bag and bucket hut and rushed out the apartment.
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As soon as I got in the car, my phone started ringing. I picked it up through the button on my steering wheel and talked through the car bluetooth.
"Just 15 minutes away" I said as I looked down at the google map that said it would take me 30 minutes. Domi helped me pass some time with a speech of how unorganised I am and several reasons as to why Lilli is not my alarm clock who has to call me to wake me up. I completely agreed with the last part.
The resort looked beautiful from the outside. As I walked inside the lobby I realised how much better the inside was obviously because of the air conditioning. I asked the receptionist for Domi's room. He asked me for my identification, to make sure I was who I was saying I was. I found that a little irritating but the dude was just doing his job so it's completely valid.
"Second floor, room number 101"
"Thank you" I said as I took my identification card back from the receptionist and started to walk toward the elevators.
The door was almost going to close and I noticed a blurry image of a person inside as I jogged towards it. The person saw me coming and held the elevator for me which was decent of him. I hurriedly walked in and as I turned to thank the decent stranger. I realised that the stranger was actually Andrey Rublev.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------We had met each other a few times before, he was a good friend of Domi's.
"Thanks Andrey, and hello" I was about to go in for a hug but I stopped as I realised he was dripping with sweat.
"I was out, practising" he showed me the tennis bag on his shoulder.
"Even on vacation, well... you guys need to stay in shape"
He laughed "I actually enjoy it".
At that instant the door opened and Domi, Daniil, Lilli and Dari (Daniil's wife) broke their conversation to greet us. After the happy reunion, during which Andrey was just standing and waving at the group Domi said, "Let's go out for lunch, I'm starving"
"When are you not" I playfully rolled my eyes and everyone laughed at my comment.
"Andrey if you wanna join us, you need to shower first" Daria said waving her hand around her nose.
"Yes, I will shower and change" Andrey said.
"We can play the play station in my room while we wait" Daniil looked over at Domi.
"We came here yesterday night and the first thing Danii did was set up his game" Daria said.
"Yeah, let me just show Bailey her room first"
Danii and Daria went to their room which was downstairs.
"I did not book a room for you"
"And?" I said crossing my arms over my chest, Was this some prank or something?
"You're staying in my room" Andrey broke in while I looked at Domi and Lilli for an explanation.
"Well Domi invited you super last minute and like always I was in charge of booking the rooms, but the resort was full. So we were talking about some arrangement last night when Andrey offered that his room is a whole ass suite with two rooms and since Karen cancelled due to his injury so its empty and you can use it." since Lilli broke it down it was not a prank.
"Oh" I was at a little loss of words for a second. I didn't exactly know how I felt about this. Andrey was a good looking gentleman and we'd talked a bunch of times before, but sharing a room? Umm.. well....if i'm stuck with someone for a week at least they are pleasing to look at. Kinda a not very good start to things. I definitely have a few words to chuck at Domi.
"Come on, It's on this floor" Andrey said as he opened room 103.
Domi and Lilli walked down to Daniil's room and I followed Andrey in. We walked into a sitting room with a TV.
"If you don't mind, I've already taken this room" he said pointing to the door on the left.
"I'll just take this one" I said pointing to the door on the right side of the lobby. There was a bathroom attached with each room.
"Thanks Andrey, for letting me use that room"
"Woah no problem, your brother paid for the suite anyways and it's cool to have you here" he smiled.
So we went to our respective rooms. I came out five minutes later after settling all of my stuff inside and I sat on the couch scrolling through my phone waiting for Andrey. He came out a minute later wearing black jeans and a black t-shirt. His red hair almost looked blonde in this light.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------AHHHHHHHHHH, i know this is kinda shitty but I swear im trying my best with this writing thing. Thank you for reading! Please share your thoughts in the comments!
