Pandora's Box

20 - Missing you

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20 - MISSING YOU

After eating dinner, I went straight to bed. I couldn't sleep so I thought of possible baby names for sunshine. After a while my traitorous mind whispered, 'He should be here thinking baby names with you, you know.'

I quickly pushed that thought far away and locked it in the bottom part of a drawer way deep behind in my mind.

"Stop it." I berated myself out loud. Thinking like these is not healthy for our relationship. I have to understand the situation and learn to adjust. And plus, it's not like he wanted to stay there. He has no choice.

I sighed and gave up thinking about baby names and just closed my eyes, determined to sleep.

It was 10 minutes after 8 that I felt warm arms surround me and a pair of soft lips kissing my neck. I opened my eyes and found Stephen beside me, offering me a single white rose. He looks sad and regretful.

I took the white rose and put it close to my nose to inhale that sweet and delicate scent.

"I'm so sorry princess, for missing our dinner date. I'm sorry." He said after sitting up and looking down at his fumbling fingers. Awwww. How could I stay no to that?

I lifted his chin up so I can see his brown eyes that I loved so much. I gave him a small smile and said, "It's okay. I understand."

He looks like he doesn't believe me.

I gave his lips a soft kiss and chuckled.

"Really. I forgive you. It also happens to me sometimes. So I understand."

"Are you sure?" He asked, looking hopeful.

"Well, maybe, if you will kiss me." I said playfully.

He grinned and kissed my lips passionately. We broke apart after awhile, both panting.

"I'll make it up to you, I promise." He said, his voice husky.

I grinned and replied, "You better."

Stephen removed his shirt and pants, leaving him only in his boxers, and crawled to the bed next to me. I immediately curled against his body and he wrapped his arms around me. I immediately went out like a light.

The next morning, I woke up with an empty bed. I looked to my left to see a white rose on Stephen's pillow. There's a not tucked under the rose.

Morning princess! Get up and get ready. We have a long day ahead of us. Dress in casual clothes and go downstairs.  Jo should be waiting for you with another note. =)  - Stephen

Gosh, where does he get all this roses?

I quickly went to the bathroom, did my business, washed my face and brushed my teeth. Then I brushed my hair and put it up in a ponytail. I quickly put on Stephen's gray sweatshirt, which is so big it still fits me, humungous baby bump and all, and a pair of leggings. I slipped on my brown uggs and grabbed my purse, which contains my necessities. I went downstairs and saw Jo, waiting for me with a small smile. He's holding a white rose with a small note attached and a cup of hot chocolate.

"Morning Jo." I greeted him.

"Morning miss. Mr. Portman asked me to give you this." He replied while handing me the rose, note and hot choco.