Part 17: Twenty-four hours of insanity

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I sit up not knowing where I am for a moment and then I remember and smile. I had a wonderful night with Kookie. I turn to my side and the space where he laid is now empty and cold. I roll onto my back placing my open palm on my chest, as fear surges through me. I am completely naked and pull my cover up, tucking them under my chin. Suddenly, terror invades me. Where is he? Was this all real? Did I dream it? Of course not!

I toss the covers back with an urgency, jump out of bed, grab my backpack and quickly slip into a tee shirt and sleeping pants

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I toss the covers back with an urgency, jump out of bed, grab my backpack and quickly slip into a tee shirt and sleeping pants.

Barefooted I move fast through the grand suite to the other side where his bedroom is. I will jump in his bed and surprise him. That's where he is. He would not leave me alone after such a lovely night, where promises were made. Did he not want to sleep with me all night? Did he really mean what he said or was it just sex for him? Oh God, he is not here. His bed has not been slept in and I do not find him in the other rooms. I feel a panic run through me as my shoulders and spirit drops simultaneously.

I crawl back into my bed like an injured animal and start to sob. What the fuck is happening to me? I am not like this. I don't fall apart. I don't like this feeling of dependency. He cares, and I know he does. I need him and I hate it. I've never wanted to be with a man as much as I want to be with Kookie. Why would he leave me? If Jealous Tae was not bad enough now Needy Tae has shown up. I hate this bitch more than I hate Jealous Tae. Kookie what the fuck are you doing to me!

I huddle around my pillow and pull my covers over my head. As I softly sob my eyes get heavy and I drift off.

I feel movement on my bed and still myself.

"Baby, are you awake?" I hear Kookie's sweet voice as I wipe my eyes and I swear I hear heavenly music and birds chirping. Needy Tae is doing flips on a damn trampoline. The covers slowly pull away as I feel Kookie's gentle hand on my back. It is warm and I just want to lean into it. His touch is magnetic. The strong, confident, independent part of me that I love is confused as Needy Tae has a silly grin.

"Tae are you okay?" He says gently rubbing my back. His touch is comforting and loving as I quickly realized that I have been a fool. He is here and has not left me. Needy Tae lowers his head shamefully, as I send him to the corner opposite of Jealous Tae who is sleeping after his busy night.

"Tae? Can you turn towards me?" He gently moves my shoulder back as I turn to him.

"Oh my God, Tae. What's wrong? Why are you crying? Did I hurt you? Please be okay." He's surprised and his voice is caring. I sit up fast, and grab hold of him firmly pressing my head into his shoulder.

"Oh Kookie! I-I was scared when I w-woke up alone," I stammer.

"Scared? Baby, I went down to the workout room to exercise. I spoke with chef, and he is preparing us a wonderful breakfast. Tae, I'm sorry. I-I didn't tell you because I wanted to let you rest. We had a very long day and night." He smiles softly and starts to place sweet kisses on my head.

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