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Chapter 26

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Chapter 26 (Jealously and Tea.)

(Phillip)

I paced all throughout the attic trying to relieve my stress. Knowing that Elise was alone in her room with Jonathan frustrated me to no end. I had no sleep all night. I was thankful when morning came.

I ran my fingers through my hair out of stress. As I walked I ran into a nearby table knocking off sheet music and pens. I felt like throwing the table out the skylight of the attic.

I refrained from doing so since Renee would kill me. Picking up the sheet music I heard commotion going on downstairs. I ran to the third floor once more. I saw Elise and Renee talking.

"What's going on?!" I shouted to downstairs.

Elise looked up and I could see the sun lighting up her beautiful face. My heart leapt at the sight.

"Jonathan's awake! I'm going to call his sister now!" She shouted back up.

'Good he's awake, maybe now he can leave!' I thought to myself.

I ran downstairs so I could see Elise if only for just a brief moment. She left a message for Jonathan's sister on her phone. She looked at me and my heart stopped as it always did.

"Hello handsome!" She winked at me.

I just stared at her blushing, wide-eyed, jaw dropped, and motionless. I couldn't believe what she just called me.

'She thinks I'm handsome?' I thought.

"What?" She asked concerned.

I continued to stare at her blushing. I tried to say something, but I couldn't even form words. She waved her hand in front of my face, without thinking I grabbed her wrist. She looked at me unsure of what was happening.

"You think I'm handsome?" I spoke breathlessly.

"Yes I do." She smiled.

"Even with..." I pointed at the right side of my face.

"Yes, even with your scars." She kissed my scarred cheek.

I continued to stare at her trying to process everything I just heard. Once everything registered I couldn't contain my happiness. I picked Elise up and spun her around.

"You're beautiful, I love you!" I shouted.

She giggled at my actions and kissed my cheek once more. I set her back down on the ground.

"And I love you! Wanna help me make some tea?" She asked.

"Of course, my angel." I smiled and followed her to the kitchen.

After we made and drank the tea she decided to take some to Jonathan. I was sadden that she left, but was agitated once more that she would be in the presence of Jonathan again.

(Jonathan)

Elise sat on the side of the bed continuing to yawn. She looked completely drained.

"Um, perhaps you should get some rest?" I suggested.

"Yeah, I probably should. I think I'll take a nap on the lounge chair." She spoke letting out another yawn.

"No, you should take the bed, I'll take the lounge chair, love." I negotiated.

"You could hardly walk, and I barely helped you get back to bed. So I'm taking the lounge chair." She crossed her arms smirking.

I sighed realizing she wasn't going to back down.