ˢʷᵉᵉᵗ ʳᵉˡⁱᵉᶠ, ᶜᵃˡˡᵘᵐ ᵗᵘʳⁿᵉʳ

16

16 - surprise surprise

CALLUM'S PENTHOUSE
london, england
march 27, 2024
wednesday
11am

i slowly sat up in bed, rubbing the sleep from my eyes. the room was filled with bright sunlight streaming in through the windows, creating a warm and inviting ambience.

i stretched my arms overhead, enjoying the feeling of waking up in such a comfortable and elegant room. i glanced at the clock on the nightstand, seeing that it was past eleven in the morning.

i stumbled out of the bed and padded over to the bathroom, my bare feet sinking into the soft carpet. as i passed the mirror, i caught a glimpse of my reflection and stopped to examine it. my hair was tousled and messy from sleep, and i had pillow creases on my cheek.

i decided that a shower would do me some good, so i slipped into the luxurious bathroom and turned on the shower. steam began to fill the room as the water warmed up, and i quickly stripped off my clothes before stepping under the hot spray.

i let out a sigh as the water washed over me, the heat and steam helping to relax my sore muscles. my thoughts began to drift, and i couldn't help but feel a sense of excitement at the prospect of exploring london with callum.

after about ten minutes, i turned off the shower and stepped out, wrapping a towel around myself. the bathroom was filled with steam, and i quickly grabbed another towel to wrap around my hair.

i stepped out of the bathroom and walked back into the bedroom, still wrapped in the towel. callum was nowhere to be seen, and i assumed he was probably in the kitchen or the living room. i changed into my outfit for the day and headed back into the bathroom to brush my teeth before making my way into the kitchen.

as i walked into the kitchen, i found callum standing at the counter, making tea. he looked up as i entered the room, his gaze sweeping over me appreciatively. "good morning." he said, a smile tugging at the corners of his lips.

"morning." i replied, feeling a little self-conscious under his appreciative gaze. i walked over to the counter and leaned against it, still feeling a little groggy from my nap. "how long was i out?"

callum chuckled and handed me a cup of tea, the warm liquid immediately helping to wake me up. "let's see, you slept from nine am to ten pm and then had dinner with me before drifting back to sleep. i'd say a good 14 hours." he said, his tone teasing.

i gaped at him in shock, the realization that i had slept for that long sinking in. "14 hours? are you serious?" i asked, my eyes widening.

callum laughed at my reaction, clearly enjoying the shock on my face. "yeah, you were out like a light. i didn't have the heart to wake you." he said, taking a sip of his tea.

i shook my head in disbelief, still a little amazed that i could sleep for that long. "i must have been really tired." i said, taking a sip of my own tea. the hot liquid felt good on my throat, and i could feel myself starting to fully wake up. "what kind of tea is this? it's great."

callum smiled and leaned against the counter beside me. "it's a special blend i like to make. chamomile, lavender, and just a touch of honey." he said, taking another sip.

i took another sip of the tea, letting the soothing flavors wash over my palate. "it's delicious." i said with a satisfied sigh. "you gotta teach me how to make it."

callum chuckled. "i can teach you later." he said, his gaze flickered over me before returning to my face. "but first, i thought we could do a little tour of london. show you my favorite spots around the city."