Esther's P O V
"OH MY GOSH, CARSON! WAKE UP! WE ARE GONNA MISS ALL THE FOOD!"
I was currently trying to wake this blockhead, Carson, up. He was just telling me, that I should wake up early. Carson, grumbled and opened one eye to look at me. "Why are you screaming about getting up, if you are not even dressed little one."
His morning voice was deep and rugged, so I blushed. "Shut up! I can get ready before you even finish. And when did I start being the little one, just because you are six foot two!"
"Oh is this a challenge, little one? Lets just see who can get dressed the fastest."
With that said and him not answering my fudging question the race started. I ran into the bathroom and stripped off my clothes. I threw on high waisted shorts with a white shirt and beige sandals. The moment I slipped on my sandals, I threw the door open and saw that Carson was tying the last shoe. I laughed at him and stuck my tongue out. He looked astonished and said, "When? What? How? But you are a girl!"
I put a hand on my hip and said, "I am not like most girls, Car." I turned to leave without him but then said one last thing, "Oh and there is something called sandals, you should try them."
I heard him scoff and left without waiting for him to come. I scurried off towards the elevator and heard his footsteps behind me. Before the elevator could close, he jumped in and gave me his signature smirk. The people in the elevator looked at him like he was crazy and I laughed.
* * *
Carson told me, he was going to take me to a cafe that was nearby the hotel but we had to hurry since it would close soon. The time he parked, I ran out the door, and inside the café. I gasped at all the European decorations and ran over to the England ones. I ran my fingers over the Big ben and sighed. If only I could go to Europe with Callie, Eli and Mark.
Mark. At the thought of him, my hand dropped to my side and I felt a tear roll down my cheek. I turned away from the decoration and jumped back, because Carson was standing behind me, while looking at me with a smile plastered on his face. I quickly wipes the tear away and said, "Do not scare me like that again, Carson!"
He saw me wipe the tear away and frowned. "What's wrong, Es? I am sorry for being a jerk lately. I did not know you would take it this way, if I did then I wouldn't have acted like this."
I got in line next to him and shook my head. "No, that is not the reason, but thanks for the apology. It is just that I miss them, Carson. I miss him. It has been too long for me to be away from them and I know I will have to tell them all what went on here especially that you kissed me. I just don't want him to be heart broken, but he will. It just makes me feel guilty for letting you kiss me."
His frown just deepened, if that was even possible, and I felt him grab my hand. When I tried to pull my hand away, he tightened his grip and I looked up at him in confusion. "I, honestly do not feel guilty at all for kissing you. I know, it is mean but I like you too much and I can't help myself when you have such a adorable face. Besides, pretend like I am Mark, just this once, so I can see how you would treat him."
I blushed at his words, all his words, and said, "Wellllllll........ this is pretty awks. I do not know if I can do it."
Carson pouted and I laughed while hitting his shoulder. "Fineee! Now will you stop that it makes you look..........cute."
His cheeks immediately flushed and I looked away shyly.
" First thing, first Carson. I would hold his hand like this." I entwined our hands together, causing him to have a look of pure surprise on his face. "Then I would give him a kiss but since it is you, I will only give you a peck on the cheek."
I tiptoed to kiss him when he leaned in and kissed me on the lips. I froze and didnt move. What scared me the most was that I almost kissed him back. I pushed him back, causing us to get out of line and said, "Hey! You can not ju..."
I stopped talking when I heard a familiar voice yell, "Mark!"
I snapped my head in the direction and staring right at me was Eli with unbelief and anger written on his face. My eyes widened. I had to be seeing things. I rubbed my eyes but he was still there and I ran towards the door with the café leaving Carson inside. The weather today was warm but humid. I saw Callie's retreating figure and ran after her, knowing that Mark had to be near there. I was able to get 5 feet ahead of the café when I felt a hand pull me back. I glared at the person to see Eli, and I stopped.
"Don't you dare go after him, you heartless girl! What is wrong with you!? Did you never love him in the beginning? You just broke his heart, Esther! You may be Callie's friend but after this you are no longer my friend."
My heart sank and he just didn't understand the situation at all. He would not even listen. "You do not understand, Eli! I do love him and...."
Befoee I could continue, he cut me off. "And nothing, Esther! How dare you lie straight to my face! You love him, my butt! I knew this trip would be a waste of time. We all kind of assumed that you would be kissing some other guy! That is just how your personality is, a spoiled brat that cares about no one but herself!"
I felt the tears pool in my eyes and just could not say anything. I looked at the ground while the tears fell.
"I am sorry but why are you talking to her like that, Eli?"
Carson's voice filled the air and there was silence for a while.
"How.... How are you here? I have missed you, Carson. It has been so long, since we have been together. You should come back home with us. I am really sorry, everything happened because of me. Can you forgive me?"
I looked up at Carson and saw that he was staring back at me. He saw my tears and his face showed more anger. His fists were clenching and unclenching while his voice rose in anger.
"Have you ever thought for once Eli, that the world did not always revolve around you?! I guess not! DID YOU EVER THINK ABOUT HOW I MUST HAVE FELT INSTEAD OF BEATING YOURSELF UP ABOUT IT?! I RAN AWAY TO GET AWAY FROM MY LIFE FOR A REASON! There was just too much going on. Of course I missed you guys too but I just couldn't come back just yet. Now do not speak to Esther like that ever again or make her cry because I will not forgive you even though you are my friend. By the way, I kissed her, she did not kiss me. Come on Esther, let's go."
Before Eli could answer and I could protest, Carson grabbed my hand and dragged me back to his car. But before I got in, I heard Eli yell, "Room 405!"
Room 405?
I got in Carson's car and realized that was the room number they were staying at, in the hotel. When Carson started driving, I studied the side of his face and said, "You know you look more attractive with a smile, right?"
He kept his eyes on the road and sighed. "I'm sorry, Esther. None of this would..."
I poked him. "Hey! What did you just finish going off on Eli?"
He chuckled and shook his head. "Okay. How about we go see them later in their hotel room and explain everything while having the reunion?"
I giggled while wiping the remaining tears away and nodded my head vigorously.
"Are you sure you are ready to see your sister?"
He didn't answer at first but then said, "Well it is now or never. Besides I can not keep on hiding from her forever."
