Poison

Poison: Chapter Seven

Saturday morning. Carly woke up early,the happiest she'd ever been. She got out of bed and took a long hot shower. She replayed the previous night in her mind, it was perfect to her.

She got out of the shower and dressed in a turquoise, spaghetti strap summer dress with white pumps. She brushed her hair into a tight bun. She grabbed her purse and her essentials and left her apartment. Her phone started ringing. It was Brandon.

"Goodmorning gorgeous" his deep voice filling her ears.

"Hey Brandon" she said smiling.

"I trust that you've slept well, I had an amazing night last night,wow you're amazing"

"Thank you, last night was amazing" she said smiling walking toward the elevator.

"So,what you up to, care for breakfast?"

"Sure, where?" She said walking toward her car.

"I was thinking, a nice picnic, at the estate"

"I'll be there in a few alright?" She said getting into her car.

"I'll be waiting gorgeous" he said hanging up.

She switched her music on and sang along. It was a nice sunny day with a slight breeze. She entered the estate and drove up all the way to the fountain. She got out of the car and Brandon made his way down the stairs. He was shirtless, why is he shirtless, she thought feeling like it had gotten hotter. They smiled at each other while he grabbed her hand and took her inside.

"Today I'm going to cook us breakfast, say it and I'll make it" Brandon said to her leading her to the kitchen. The kitchen was decorated beautifully, marble countertops, cherry wood cabinets, she adored it. She took a seat on a bar stool close to the stove.

"Well Mr.Chef, I would like a stack of pancakes and a fruit salad with a glass of apple juice" she said smiling at him.

"Coming right up my queen" he said smiling at her and started making her breakfast. She watched him cook,his swift movements,the way his brows drew together when he was concentrating. He plated their food and packed it into a picnic basket.

"Come with me" he said carrying the basket and walking outside. She right behind him. He led her to a big blanket under a tree. They got seated and he packed their food onto the blanket.

"This is so beautiful" she said taking in her surroundings. Nature. She'd always loved nature, it'd made her feel peace and cleared her mind.

"Anything to impress you" he said smiling at her with his eyes glistening.

They enjoyed their breakfast and layed down. She placed her head on his chest and listened to his heart beat.

"Breakfast was delicious Brandon,thank you, you have so much good things about you and it makes me wonder, why you are so perfect" she said relaxing.

"I guess him just perfect for you" he said rubbing her arm. They stayed there,in silence, a comfortable one. She found herself becoming comfortable with Brandon, he was easy to be around.

The rest of the afternoon they had conversation about their interests and about themselves.

"Carly" Brandon said looking down at her.

"Yeah?" She said looking up at him.

"You have the most beautiful eyes that I've ever seen, it tells me so much about you, it shows your beauty, it shows me who you are" he said looking into her eyes.

"That's a good thing I guess" she said softly staring back into his eyes.

He kissed her forehead and closed his eyes. She could feel herself growing feelings for Brandon, he was wonderful and he treated her well. It was getting late, they'd stayed outside for most of the day.

"Its getting pretty late Brandon, I don't wanna get home too late" she said getting up.

"Sure, I understand" They got up and walked to her car. He kissed her forehead and they said their goodbyes.

Once she got home, she found Chaston standing outside her apartment. He was leaning against her door waiting for her. Their eyes met as she walked closer to her apartment.

"Hey"

"Hi Carly, can we talk?" he said standing straight up.

"Sure, come inside" she said unlocking and entering her apartment with him following closely behind her.

"Would you like anything to drink" she asked him while entering her kitchen.

"A beer please" he said sitting down on the sofa. She grabbed two beers and joining him. She handed him the beer and removed her shoes. She sat indian style facing him while her dress covered her legs.

"So what did you wanna talk about?" She asked Chaston while sipping some of her beer.

"Well as you know, we agreed on the whole friends thing but honestly I can't, I'm feeling you Carly, you're the most amazing girl I've met in ages. I'm infatuated with your mind, with your soul, you're beautiful inside and out, I probably sound like a fool telling you this but I had to let it out. Its cool if you don't feel the same, I didn't wanna make it awkward but I had to tell you." He said taking s few gulps from his beer and getting up.

"Where are you going" she asked him looking up at him.

"I'll be going home, I'm sorry" he said,and just with that he left.