Right On Track

Chapter 90

Kiara woke up early,even before Carlos,in fact.She was surprise herself,but couldn't bring herself to fall asleep again.
Carlos still had his arms around her,even slightly snoring while deeply asleep.
She glanced over her shoulder,up at his face and sighed.The poor guy was still in his jeans and jacket.He must have been so uncomfortable.But Kiara guess that he didn't want to wake her up.
She glanced around the room,seeing the too early sunlight hit the curtains.The room was still a little dark,but she still couldn't fall asleep at all.So,she slowly began to wriggle out of Carlos' arms.As she tried to,he mumbled something in his sleep and pulled her closer again.
Kiara had to suppress a sigh,but eventually managed to get out of his grip.
And for some reason,she didn't feel like going back.
She got out of the bed and started off towards the bathroom,wanting to get out of her leggings and shirt as soon as possible.She couldn't believe that she hadn't kicked it off in her sleep.
In the bathroom,she began to freshen up.But in that silence,she was left alone with her own thoughts.
She started to think about last night and how he had really fooled her.And as much as he affirmed her that it was a joke,she couldn't help but feel so much doubt.Yes,it was a stupid prank,but he had been so damn convincing.And aside from the doubt,she felt embarrassed.
Kiara looked at herself in the mirror when washing her hands.She looked like a mess and she couldn't grasp how Carlos could usually put up with that.And to add onto that,she jad checked the scale and noticed that she had picked up some weight.She really hoped that it wasn't that time of the month.After all,Carlos had only just arrived.
She started off towards the bathroom door.But she soon had to brace a hand on the wall as a wave of nausea hit her.She shut her eyes,taken back by the sudden pain in her stomach.
Then,just as fast as it came,it disappeared.
Kiara swore under her breath and reached for the door handle.It was probably the stress from last night.And she and Carlos had also skipped dinner when they had fallen asleep.
She walked out of the bathroom after a moment of silence,then she went back to the bedroom and opened her closet.Well,not before glancing at a snoring Carlos who hugged a pillow in her place.Normally,he was the one up early.So,it kind of confused her,but she took her time to watch him sleep peacefully while she changed into something else.She zipped up her jacket and pulled on her running shoes,then walked over to the side of the bed where Carlow was.
She sighed,leaned down and pressed a kiss to his cheek.Then,she turned and left the bedroom.
What she needed was a jog outside,some fresh air after everything.So that's what she went for.
By the time she got outside and looked around,the sun was already rising a little bit.But the streets of Monaco were quiet,barely anyone in sight.
Kiara breathed in the fresh air,then began her jog.
Normally,she would do it to clear out her thoughts for sometime.It was something she and Alora would do with their mornings back in Spielberg.
Kiara started off slow,running along the side of the road.She ran down one after the other,enjoying the silence and cool morning breeze.
She even passed another apartment building,which happened to be the one her sister's apartment was in.She considering stopping,but remembered not to get carried away.After all,she couldn't be gone too long.Carlos would get up soon and probably wonder where the hell she was.So,after about twenty minutes,she decided to go for only another five.
She started off towards the next street.But she didn't make it around the corner.
Kiara immediately stopped and clutched her stomach again.She couldn't help but even drop down to sit on the curb of the road.
"What the hell."She gagged,feeling the urge to throw up.
She swallowed,then covered her mouth with her hand.
"Excuse me?Are you okay?"Someone asked.
Kiara glanced over her shoulder at another woman,who also seemed to be out for a run.
"Umm..."Kiara mumbled,slowly trying to stand up.
The woman hurried over and help her up,saying."There's a public bathroom around the corner.Do you need me to help you get there?"
Kiara nodded and mumbled a thanks as a slight dizziness swung by.She didn't get the woman's name in that moment,but she was grateful for the help.
"Thanks."Kiara said as they entered the public restrooms.
"No problem,"She said."Do you need anything else?You look kind of drained."
"Um,I don't think so."Kiara said as she stood by the washbasin and splashed water on her face.
"Do you have far to go?"She asked."You really do look tired."
"Not too far,"Kiara lied,not wanting to burden the poor girl any longer even though she knew that she had about twenty minutes or more to get back home.
"Okay,"She nodded.""You'll be fine,right?"
"Yeah,"Kiara nodded "Thanks so much."
"No problem."She said with a weak smile.
She started off towards the exit after they said their goodbyes.
After she left,Kiara looked back at the mirror above the washbasin and sighed to herself."What the hell is going on?"
After waiting a few minutes to see if she was fine to go,Kiara finally left.
She started to walk slowly back to her apartment building,slightly dreading the walk as she got tired quickly now that it was uphill.
She wanted to stop at Alora's place as she passed by,but she realized that she had been gone too long now and she didnt know what Carlos would think.
While passing a few shops as she walked up the streets,thoughts flooded her mind.Suspicions that made her want to run home and hide away if she could.But she needed to figure out something...So,when she found the nearest small store or pharmacy,she went in and bought the item she needed.She was quick,not even wanting to glance at what she had gotten even after she paid and left the store.It didn't feel right...
But nonetheless,she carried on,as much as she had to ignore the dizziness.
After the long walk,she finally reached the building with a groan.Water...She just needed water and to flop down on her bed.
As she went up to her apartment,she nervously fidgeted with her fingers.
Carlos was already awake when she entered the apartment.She walked in and found him sitting on the couch,scrolling throughout his phone.
As soon as he noticed her come in,he set the phone aside and stood up from the couch."A little message would be nice."
"I'm sorry."She pursed her lips and walked over to him."I forgot."
For a moment,she thought he was mad.But instead he smiled and said."The morning run got too exciting,I see."
"In a way,yes."Kiara replied,unable to meet his gaze.
"You know,"He added."I got worried when it took you so long to get back.I even called Alora."
"You woke up Alora?"Kiara arched a brow.
"Well,she did swear me a little."He chuckled."But it was worth the risk.I was worried."
She looked up at him finally,seeing his gaze soften.
"Are you hungry?"He asked.
"Uh-"Before she could say no,he was already almost in the kitchen.
Kiara threw up her hands in defeat m,but gave in and just said."Yeah,okay."
"I think I'll make..."He started,looking through the cupboards for Ingredients."Pancakes."
"Again?"
"You love them,admit it."
"Fine,they're good."
He smiled more at that,beginning to round up his ingredients.
"What did you buy?"He asked as he pulled out a pan and put it on the stove.He gestured over to the small packet she had brought along,from the store she had gone to.
"Just some...things."She lied,snatching the bag off the kitchen counter.
"For me?"He joked.
"No."She snapped."Now,if you'll excuse me,I need the bathroom."
"Okay?"He arched a brow in amusement.Then,he watched her leave for the bathroom without another word.