Attraction 2

3. Veiny

I woke up quite early the next morning. I was excited to go to uni but also nervous. I took my bath and got dressed. I wanted to feel comfortable since it was going to be a long ride, so I wore a black leggings and a blue blouse.

It turned out we didn't leave as early as I thought, instead we left at 4:25pm because Mrs Fidelia was out shortly and she told us she wanted to be at home when we left, so we had to wait for her. We were on the highway soon after Mrs Fidelia and Abel had hugged the life out of me.

Not that I had any complains tho. I was sat on the passenger seat in front with Gabriel and I stared out through the window. We were both quiet. After some minutes, he spoke.

" So.... How have you been?" He asked. I wanted to ignore him but I didn't want to get him angry in his car. I remembered he used to have a very short temper, but I didn't know about now.
" Been good" I said shortly.
" Congratulations on... Um.. getting into uni" he said.

It was obvious he didn't know what to say.
" You've changed" he stated. I wanted to scoff but held it back.
" Likewise" I replied still staring out the window. I felt his gaze and turned to look at him. Once our eyes met, he said
" I know"

After saying that, he turned to look back at the road.
He knew? He knew. I thought. I looked away from him. Was he doing this on purpose? I looked out the window. I can't allow myself to cry in front of him. Why do I cry for every little thing these days? I tried so hard not to cry but a tear rolled down.

I quickly wiped it off before Gabriel would notice.
" Liela" he called softly. He wasn't even calling me baby anymore. More tears fell down my eyes and rolled down my cheeks, I wiped them off.
" Are you okay? Are you crying?" He asked, worry etched on his tune.
" No" I spoke, my voice low.
" Look at me" he said but I refused.
" Look at me Liela" he urged as he placed his hand on my lap.

My eyes snapped down to his hand on my thigh. His hand was bigger than I remembered and veiny, not overly veiny but veiny enough. It looked so.... So manly and attractive. I looked at him and his eyes were on the road as he was trying to take a bend, his other hand was on the wheel.

He looked so handsome. His hand gently squeezed my thigh and I returned my gaze to his hand that was on my thigh. I wanted to hit it off because of the way it made me feel, especially when he squeezed but I remained still.

He finally looked at me. We were now on a straight road again.
" You were crying. Why?" He asked as he took his hand away from my thigh and back to the steering wheel, but my mind was unfocused. I knew he only squeezed my thigh to comfort me but it did other things to me instead. I shifted on my seat.

" Are you okay? Your cheeks are flushed" he asked, oblivious of what his hand did to me.
" I'm fine" I said and looked away from him. He nodded and continued driving. After a while, he spoke again.

" Are you nervous?" He asked. I was but I didn't feel like talking to him or admitting anything to him.
" Gabriel, can we not talk, please?" I said, almost rudely, if not rudely. He stared at me shortly and nodded. He then focused on driving while I stared out the window.

...

The sun had started setting, cars along the road had turned on their head lights. It was a beautiful sight. The sound of cars driving in speed, the horning of cars, the wind and everything gave me such a relaxing feeling.

" We'll stay at a hotel for tonight and continue tomorrow" Gabriel stated. I only nodded. He didn't look at me when he spoke. I felt hurt, was he mad at me? I'm the one angry, why would he be angry?.

After a while, we pulled up in front of a hotel. It was big and beautiful. Gabriel stepped out of the car and I did the same. I walked behind him as we entered the building. By now, it was completely dark outside. We walked to the receptionist who was a young lady. Probably in her twenties. She was blonde and her hair was tied backwards. She smiled at us, or to be precise.. at Gabriel.

" Welcome, how may I help you?" She asked sweetly. I looked at Gabriel.
" We'd like to book a room for the night?" He said. The lady glanced at me... And I realized what she must be thinking. I looked at Gabriel.

Did he just say a room?
" Two rooms" I quickly corrected. Gabriel looked at me
" You're staying with me" he frowned, his brows pulling together.
" No" I stated frowning as well. I couldn't be in same room with him throughout the night. I would break down and tell him how hurt I've been during this whole time.

" Look Liela, you're not leaving my sight, is that clear?" He said getting angrier.
" No. It's not clear. I'm not staying in same room with you" I argued.
" There'll be two beds and.." I didn't let him finish.
" I need my privacy Gabriel, I don't want to stay in same room with you" I kept arguing.

The lady just stared at us, probably shocked or confused.
" Fine then" he said and turned to the woman..
" Two rooms" he told her as he stretched his card to her. A deep frown on his forehead. She took the card from him and soon gave us two keys. Before I could take any, Gabriel took both, grabbed my arm and pulled me along with him.

We were now in a hallway and then stopped in front of a door.
" Liela what is the problem? Talk to me. I'll listen" he said, sounding frustrated.
" I'm tired. Can I go in now?" I asked ignoring what he said. He pinched the space between his brows.
" Fine" he said as he unlocked the door with one of the keys then pushed it open.

As I tried walking in, he stopped me, holding my arm.
" Don't come out of the room while I'm gone. My room is along the hall. If you want anything at all. Call me, okay?" He said. He looked so concerned. I nodded and walked into the room, then closed the door. I locked it from the inside. It was spacious and beautiful.

It had a queen sized bed by the window. A huge ceiling to floor mirror and a built in closet. I walked to the bed and sat, taking off my shoes.
How did I and Gabriel get to this? I thought. Was I being too harsh? What if he got tired and gave up on trying to talk to me. I don't know what I'd do then. I laid down.

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