Affair Of The Heart (Damian Priest story)

Chapter 20: Morning Reflections

Kelsie's POV

I woke up to the soft light of dawn filtering through the curtains. I glanced at the clock on my nightstand: 6:00 AM. Beside me, Damian was still asleep, his arm draped over my waist. I smiled softly, remembering the events of the previous night. We had reconnected in a familiar and new way, but I couldn't shake the feeling that we had moved too fast since we started talking again and didn't talk much after he became anxious about losing me again. I carefully slipped out of bed, trying not to wake Damian. As I stood in the bathroom, the hot water from the shower cascading over me, I reflected on our night together. It had been wonderful, but I knew we needed to talk more about our feelings and where we stood.

After my shower, I wrapped myself in a towel, got dressed and headed to the kitchen. My head was pounding from the drinks we had shared, and the thought of cooking breakfast was unbearable. So I grabbed my keys, deciding to pick up breakfast for everyone instead. Just as I was about to leave, Becky arrived with Skyla and Roux. "Morning, Kelsie," Becky greeted cheerfully. "I thought I'd help clean up a bit," she says again. "Thanks, Becky. I appreciate it," I replied, giving Becky and Roux a hug and then to Skyla a quick hug and kiss. "I'll be back soon with breakfast," I said to them. "Mommy I come with you please," Skyla said to me with her grabby hands up meaning uppies, so I picked her up and brought her with me. "See you girlies soon drive safe!" Becky says as I opened the door. So I nodded and said "We will" and buckled Skyla in her seat and then went into my car, started it, and drove off. I went to the gym first, to be honest, and then got breakfast for everyone so I took a bit of time, I hope no one is worried we are fine.

Damian's POV

I woke up to an empty bed. Panic set in as I realized Kelsie wasn't beside me. I quickly checked my phone: 9:00 AM. So, I threw on some clothes and rushed out of the bedroom, of course my heart racing. I found Becky in the living room, tidying up. "Becky, have you seen Kelsie?" I asked, trying to keep my voice steady. "She stopped to go to the gym before getting breakfast for us" Becky replied with a reassuring smile. "She'll be back soon I'm sure," she says. I let out a sigh of relief. "Thanks. I just... I panicked when I didn't see her". Becky nodded understandingly. "I get it. Just take a deep breath. She'll be back before you know it". I went into the kitchen to make a pot of coffee and my famous cinnamon roll casseroles. Then Rhea came out of her room stretching and groaning, trying to shake off the remnants of sleep. "Morning, Becky and Damo," Rhea said, rubbing her eyes. "Where's Kelsie?" she asked. "She went to get breakfast," Becky replied with a reassuring smile. "She'll be back soon." I said and she smiled and got herself a cup of coffee since the pot was ready. Just then, Seth groaned from the couch (for what reason I don't know because he had a room of his own in the guest house). "Ugh, what time is it, and why does my head feel like someone is bashing it?" he muttered, rubbing his temples. Becky laughs and says "Well, good morning to you too, grumpy". The oven dinged meaning that the casserole is done, so I went and got it out of the oven and let it sit. That is when Seth groaned more and tried to get up, but immediately fell back onto the couch, dizzy. That's when the others—JD, Matt, Dominik, and Lani—came in out of their rooms, heading straight for the kitchen to grab some orange juice. Rhea couldn't help but chuckle at the sight. "Looks like everyone had a rough night," Rhea said, shaking her head. 

*Damian's thoughts*

I guess the others managed to walk or Uber home. I hadn't really paid attention to what happened at the end of the night because Kelsie and I went for more rounds. God, she is so irresistible. Every time we finish round one, I seriously want more and more. I can't stop making love to her; I love her very deeply. She is literally the only woman that has this effect on me. Usually, it was me putting in the effort with other women because they would just be laying there and not putting in any effort. But Kelsie? Oh no, she gives me 110% when we are together, and she always puts in a lot of effort. I'm sorry, I'll stop, readers. Haha.