"Bea? Bea?" I heard someone calling me.
I slowly opened my eyes and saw Aries and Anna in front of me.
"Are you okay?" she asked, her voice is filled with worries. I nodded.
I looked at Aries who now sat on the floor. I sit up on the couch and reached him, "Hey.." I muttered.
He looked at me in the eye and face palmed, "This is all my fault, I'm sorry, Beatriz."
I shook my head, "No.. We weren't expecting that."
He stood up and grabbed his coat, "I will be leaving now, I'm sorry."
"No, wait!" I stood up and tried to follow him but I suddenly felt dizzy. I leaned to the armchair to keep my balance.
"Just let him go," she said calmly.
My chest tightened. Just let him go. Her words kept on repeating inside my head.
"Come on, Bea. He's gone."
"Gone?! Who's gone?!" I hurled at her.
"WHAT THE----" I sat on the couch.
Anna looked at me, "What's wrong?"
"Pictures kept on showing inside my head. I don't know if it's a dream or it really happened. This is frustrating!"
"It's probably because of the concussion when you had the accident. Don't stress yourself much. You might end up on hospital again."
I nodded, "I should get some sleep."
"Yeah. You've got a date tomorrow," she smiled.
I smiled back and went to my room.
***
"What's your favorite food?" I asked him.
"Mmm.. MEAT!" he laughed, "Don't move too much. Your face might get distorted!"
I pouted, "This is tiring. You want me to stay still for an hour!" I wiggled and stood up. I grabbed his sketch pad, sat beside him and looked at his drawing. "Wow! You're skilled!"
He smiled and wrapped his arms around me. "You have to pay me for the sketch."
I glared at him, "I don't have money!"
"Aww.. Such a petty beautiful woman!" he pinched my cheeks.
"Ow!" I rubbed my cheeks, "Alright I'll pay you."
"Really?"
I nodded. "Close your eyes."
He closed his eyes. I cupped his face and stared at him for a minute.
"Now wha--" I kissed him before he could say anything.
"Bea! He's downstairs!"
I slowly opened my eyes and stretched my body a little. "Who's downstairs?" I mumbled.
"Aries!"
I stood up, "WHAT?!"
She nodded excitedly, "He's waiting for you!"
"What time is it?"
"Almost lunch time!"
"WHAT?!"
"Stop talking! Why don't you stand up now, take a shower, wear your best clothes and go downstairs?"
I stared at her, "Right."
***
We finished the movie. The restaurants were full and we forgot to have a reservation so we've decided to buy some grocery and have dinner at home.
"Who'll be cooking?" I asked.
"Do I have a choice? I bet you don't know how to cook," he laughed.
"How did you know?!"
He shrugged, "Get some pasta over there."
"Yes sir!" I smiled at him.
"I'll be at the meat section."
"Alright," then I left.
I got the pasta and started to walk at the meat section. I looked everywhere but I didn't see a trace of him.
"Where did he go?" I bit my lower lip.
Someone passed in front of me which caused me to back off. I stepped on a smooth surface and...
"Gotcha!"
I found myself in Aries' arms. Our faces were a few inches away.
"You must watch your step," he smirked.
My heart skipped a beat. I coughed, "I was looking for you."
He helped me stood up and my head started to hurt once more. I held my head and breathe heavily.
"Are you okay?" he asked with concern in his voice.
"Yeah. I was a b--"
"Watch your step Beatriz!" he growled as he ran towards me.
Before I could lie on the ground he caught me. "Careless."
I frowned, "Where have you been? I thought you'd left me."
"Why would I?"
I shrugged.
"I won't leave you Beatriz."
"Bea? Hey!" he was shaking me.
"Stop shaking me Aries, I'm fine," I answered with annoyance in my voice.
He looked at me, "Are you sure? You don't seem fine to me at all. You're pale."
"Let's pay for these and go home."
He nodded, "Good idea."
***
I was sitting in the bar and watching Aries cook for dinner. I was thoroughly studying his face. His face is so refreshing. I'm happy being with him even though we don't have that kind of relationship.
"Here's your carbonara," he placed a plate in front of me and smiled. He sat in front of me.
"Eat."
I took a mouthful and looked at him, "It's good!"
He smiled, "That's a relief." Then he patted my head.
"You're a great chef!" I gave him a satisfied smile and a thumbs up.
"How does it taste?" he asked impatiently.
I looked at him with a blank expression, "It's delicious!" I smiled at him.
He sighed, "That's a relief!" then he patted my head.
I dropped my fork and gagged.
He frowned, "Why?"
"I think I had an upset stomach." I ran to the sink.
"Are you sure you're okay? Should we go to the hospital?"
I shook my head, "Nothing to worry, I'm fine."
"You sure you're okay sweetie?"
I froze. Sweetie?!
"What do you want to eat sweetie?"
"Good night sweetie!"
"Sweetie, let's watch a movie!"
"Are you okay sweetie?"
"I love you sweetie..."
Tears sprung as different pictures appeared in my head, I started to puke.
Aries stood up quickly and rubbed my back, "Oh God! Bea let's go the hospital."
I shook my head as I empty my stomach.
