The Waiting Game

THE WAITING GAME - 16

AUGUST 2018

GEORGIA, USA

Ariana woke up with the biggest smile on her face. She slowly opened her eyes and looked up to see the man she's hugging tightly. She can't help but bite her lower lip upon seeing Traver who is still sleeping peacefully.

Even if he's asleep, Ariana felt safe and protected by the way his left arm was wrapped around her tiny figure. She had an internal debate whether if she should get up, fix herself, and make them breakfast... or remain in his very comfortable hold that she so badly wants to be in for the rest of her life.

Choosing the latter, she snuggled closer to Traver, laying her head on his shoulder with her forehead and nose pressed against the side of his neck, taking in his manly scent. She instantly smiled when she felt Traver's arm pull her closer as well.

A few minutes later, Ariana felt Traver move slightly. Her head immediately snapped back up to look at him, seeing him rubbing his eye using his right hand.

"Good morning..." Ariana whispered and flashed her cutest smile; her dimple making itself known.

Traver looked around and that's when he remembered that he stayed the night in Ariana's villa and they both ended up falling asleep on the couch in the middle of watching a movie.

"Good morning..." Traver greeted back, his voice is slightly hoarse. "How was your sleep?" He worriedly asked because sleeping in a sitting position is not exactly as comfortable as sleeping in a bed.

"Really good. It's the best sleep I've ever had." Ariana replied, still smiling.

Traver hummed and nodded his head. "Are you sure? You don't feel any discomfort?"

Ariana shook her head. "I feel very comfortable actually."

"Alright..." Traver looked at his wristwatch. "It's almost noon. We should get ready for today's shoot."

Ariana pouted and reluctantly pulled away from Traver.

"Are you alright?" Traver asked with a creased forehead upon seeing Ariana's frowning face, but the lady didn't respond so he decided to speak again. "Go, get ready in your room. I'll go to my villa and fix myself as well. Then, I'll pick you up so we could eat together at the banquet." Traver suggested while tucking some strands of Ariana's hair behind the woman's ear.

Ariana could feel butterflies fluttering her insides as she stared at man of her dreams.

"Okay..." She replied with a nod. She tried to stop herself from smiling by biting the insides of her cheek but failed anyway. "Damn it!" She cursed, shutting her eyes while taking Traver's hand from her face.

"What's wrong? It's totally fine if you don't want to eat with me, but I won't let you skip an important meal-"

"Kiss me..." Ariana suddenly blurted out while staring at Traver. She immediately felt her cheeks heat up upon realizing what she just said.

Nevertheless, she bit her lower lip and leaned in. She held Traver's hands tightly with her own hands and placed them on her lap as she continued to move her upper body towards him.

She's embarrassed... but she's not sorry for it because she wants it.

She's not going to back down or take her words back.

"Are you still drunk or something?" Traver asked once there were only a few inches between their faces.

"No..." Ariana answered, looking directly into Traver's eyes.