Learning to Trust Again

Chapter 3

When Meryl's alarm first went off, she was not excited to be getting up. She just wanted to turn over and go back to sleep. Meryl quickly realized that her alarm was going off because she was moving in today and she gets to be with Maks again today. She quickly jumped out of bed to go get ready. She decided to pack up first and then go get ready. It took Meryl about five minutes to get everything packed up. Once she got everything packed up, she went to go take a shower. Her shower took longer than she wanted as she tried to make herself feel better. It was not a good morning to say the least. By the time she got done in the shower, there was just enough time to get dressed and maybe put a little make- up on. At that point she didn't feel like it was worth it to put on make- up. She didn't have time to make it how she likes it so she skipped it today. She felt confident enough around Maks to not wear any. That was a new and refreshing feeling to her.

Meryl had packed a flowy sundress. It was a peach color and had colorful flowers all over it. It made her feel beautiful and comfortable and confident. She had some hot pants on underneath. She hoped Maks would like it. She planned on changing into a t- shirt and hot pants when the truck came and her clothes were unloaded. It was the end of June in L.A so it was hot.

I hope everything comes in ok. I really don't want anything to be broken. I hope Maks doesn't..."

Meryl's thoughts were interrupted by her phone ringing.

"Good morning Maks."

"Good morning Princess. I'm waiting outside. Do you need any help with your things?"

"No I've got it. Thank you. I'll be down in a minute."

"Great. See you soon Meryl."

"See you soon."

Meryl took a deep breath to try to calm down her excitement and not look like a blushing fool when she got to Maks.

Once she got to the lobby, she saw Maks standing by the front desk. She couldn't hide her blushing now.

"I was parked outside the front door but someone pulled up behind me needing to get to the front door. I parked the car so I came in so you didn't have to look for me. I hope that's ok."

"Of course that's ok Maks. I think it's very sweet. Thank you."

"Anything for you, Princess. You go and checked out. I'll wait here for you."

Meryl checked out without getting recognized once again. Once she was finished, she head over to Maks.

"I'm all checked out and ready to go. You ready?"

"Oh good. Yes I'm ready."

They turned and walked out the door towards Maks' car. Meryl was so happy to be with Maks right now. She was so happy that she didn't even remember that she hadn't eaten a real breakfast yet. She had eaten a few crackers with her medicine and vitamins this morning but they were not a real breakfast.

"You look beautiful Meryl," Maks said as he opened the passenger side door for her.

"Oh thank you Maks. It's easier to pack a dress than to pack a shirt and pants. A dress takes up less room."

"Makes sense but you still look beautiful."

"Thank you Maks."

"You're welcome Princess. Can you type in the address to your apartment please?"

"Sure." As Meryl typed in her address, she felt Maks staring at her. I hope he still thinks I look beautiful now that he can see that I have no make- up on.

"I love how comfortable you look today. I love being comfortable."

"I do too. As soon as my clothes come off the truck, I plan on changing into a t- shirt. It is much easier to unpack in a shirt and pants."