Reflections-C.L

Enjoy the now

January 25th, 2022
Airplane, 12:45 p.m

Lydia had come to the conclusion that a person can affect your whole life, your whole existence in this universe if you will. That's why she was in a plane right now. Her destination: The Principality of Monaco. 2.183,4 km away from her home.

Going to Italy a week ago she didn't have any intention into changing her plans. But after spending five days with the Monegasque driver, hours of talking and cuddling and kissing, she realized that she wasn't ready to say goodbye yet. Even if it was for a small amount of time. 

It didn't hurt only him but also her the thought of having to depart from each other's presence. So there she was, inside the airplane , the brunette, green-eyed man beside her. His hand inside hers. Their fingers intertwined together. His skin touching hers.

Lydia could get used to the feeling. The feeling of their shoulders touching as they sat beside each other. The feeling she got as he looked into her eyes making his green eyes meet her brown ones. The feeling she got every time he heard her name coming out of his mouth. She fell more and more for him as they spent more time together.

Lydia liked what they had, whatever that was. She didn't want to label what they had, and neither did he. They had something simple, as they enjoyed each other's company, but at the same time something so much more than that, as they both had strong feelings for each other. Feelings that neither of them were ready to share, at least not yet.

As the airplane landed, they got out of it, going through the security at the airport and a few moments later picking up their luggage.

Lydia turned to look at Charles as he was doing something on his phone, the light of the screen reflecting on his face and into his eyes making them shine even more.

"Charles" she said . His gaze leaving the screen of his phone looking directly into her eyes.
"What is it?" he asked softly.
"Um..I booked the flight at last minute and I forgot a really important information"
"Don't worry about that. You can stay in my apartment. With me" he said, a tone of hope in his voice.
"I don't want to be burden".
He looked deeper into her eyes as he touched her cheek with his left hand. His skin craving to touch hers.
"You will never be a burden. You are my Stargirl" he said with a clear tone, his voice calming and soothing."Stay.Stay with me" His gaze moving across her face. Noticing her cute nose, her rosy cheeks, her perfect white teeth and her so perfect shaped, pink lips. The lips he so much wanted to feel against his.

Mesmerized by her beauty he returned his gaze back to her almond shaped, brown eyes, making eye contact, patiently waiting for her answer. She watched his gaze moving all over her face and landing on her eyes again before she opened her mouth to speak. "All right" she replied back. Too stunned from his previous act, unable to get anymore words out. "I mean if you have a guest room I would gladly spend the next four nights with you". she continued looking at the floor, breaking eye contact as he also removed his hand from her cheek. 
"Yeah. So I think we should get going" he said picking up his luggage.

Moving towards the garage of the airport, Charles got his car key out, unlocking it, both of them getting inside.

After driving for a little while through the city they arrived at a block of flats. They got outside, picking up their suitcases and going upstairs. Charles getting his keys out unlocking the door and getting inside the apartment, leaving his suitcase on the left of the door, moving aside as he allowed the girl to get inside the apartment.
"Feel yourself at home" he said turning to look at the brunette girl. He gave her a tour of his apartment, the girl following short behind him.

Lydia liked his apartment. It wasn't either too big or too small. It was perfect. It was clear that he was a driver. From the displayed helmets to the Formula 1 themed pictures on his walls. The apartment was decorated in white and gray tones. Of course she couldn't stop but notice the big white piano in his living room.

"I haven't forgot about our promise. One of these days I will play the piano for you while you cook" he told her. The girl biting her lip trying to hide her smile.

The last thing he showed her was the guest room "So I guess this is your room. I will leave you to rest now. I will order us food."

After taking a shower she went to the living room, seeing him sitting on the couch. He had turned the tv on. Also the food had arrived which he had served in plates that were now on the table. He had lighten up two white candles and had opened a bottle of red wine, which he poured later in two glasses. She could get used to this image. She joined him sitting beside him on the couch. 

After eating, chatting and drinking she went to sleep. But as much as she tried to she couldn't. She was spinning around the bed for about 30 minutes before she decided to get up.

Going outside his room she knocked on his door, opening the door a little. The light of outside the room now coming inside through the door.

"Lydia? " she heard him saying. Before she had time to respond she heard his voice again. "What are you doing this late in my room?" flashbacks from that night now flashing on her mind, having a deja vu moment.
"I couldn't sleep" she said getting inside the room, closing the door behind her. "Come here he said" sitting on the bed. she sat beside him, her eyes now used to the dark.
"I don't know. I just kept turning and turning and I didn't know what to do so I came here." she continued.

He moved a little, grabbing the covers, mentioning her to lay beside him. She layed beside him, grabbing the covers and putting them on top of her body. Her back now against his chest. He got her hand in his, cuddling her. And like that, inside the man's arms she fell asleep.

27th January, 2022
Beach 5:32 p.m

"I can't believe you are leaving in two days" he said turning to look at her, as they kept walking across the beach, her hand in his.
"Yeah me too. I wish I could stay here more. I really like Monaco." she said, moving. Her figure now in front of his. Their eyes meeting together.
"You only like Monaco?" he asked her with a teasing tone, a smirk forming on his lips as he waited for her response.
"Of course. What else." she replied back with the same teasing tone in her voice. Looking inside his eyes she took his face in her hand.
"Don't get so full of yourself Leclerc." she whispered, their faces now inches apart.

Making eye contact he pulled her in for a kiss but as their lips touched she pulled away, running. As he opened his eyes realizing what she did he started chasing her, both of them laughing. When he got close enough he pulled her in by her arm, slamming their lips together as their bodies collided with each other. His hands on her waist and her hands behind his neck tagging the little pieces of hair at the back of his neck, as both of them melted into the kiss. Pulling apart, they touched their foreheads together, trying to catch their breaths as they smiled.
"You can't get away from me easily" he whispered, afraid of ruining the moment. "I don't want to" she replied back, making his smile grow even more.

28th January, 2022
Charles's apartment, 12:07 p.m

They had woken up that morning inside each other's arms, for once more. After cuddling and enjoying the little moments of peace they had together before they had to fully wake up, they finally got up, got ready and went outside to get breakfast. Both of them careful to not attract any attention.

After their breakfast they had a walk in a place in Monaco, far away from the crowd of the city. Now they were back home, enjoying each other's presence, cuddling, and talking again. None of them mentioning the girls departure the day after. 

"You know what we haven't done?" she asked him.
"What is it?" he replied back.
"We made a promise. We have to keep it". Aware of what the girl was talking about he got up.
"Alright what do you want to cook?"
The girl smiled. She felt lucky for the man in front of her and was happy with what they had. Genuine happy. 

She cooked while he played the piano for her. And then they sat down and ate as they kept talking about their childhoods. Charles was amazed by her cooking skills.

After lunch they spent the whole day cuddling and talking and kissing. As the night came they got outside to his balcony to stargaze. The girl telling him more facts about the stars and him falling for her even more as she did.