From Sweden with Love (Bill Skarsgård)

Chapter 7

To begin with the day didn't go as bad as i thought it'd go. We had breakfast and then Bill helped me with the dishes, my body jolting everytime his fingers brushed against my arm or hands in the process. We spent rest of the day cleaning the house together. Soon we sat down on the couch in front of the TV, silence lingering between us. It was awkward for me and i can't imagine how it was for him, since he may not be accustomed to such painful silence. The thought of being in this position and having no recollection of my wedding, my relationships, my life was frustrating and eating me inside. Moreover the thought of keeping him waiting kept on nagging at the back of my mind so i decided it was time to get over with it.
I was so lost in my thoughts that I didn't realise i had been staring at Bill. His voice snapping me out of trance "Ari?"
"I woke up to find you in my room, sleeping in a armchair. Why?" he questioned as the memory from last night flooded in my mind, my brain racking for an answer that didn't seem ridiculous.
"I had a nightmare" I answered honestly as Bill looked at me, his eyes filling with concern.
"you could've just woken me up"
"I didn't want to" I admitted and couldn't help but notice the deep dimples evident in his cheeks as he smiled. They're adorable.

"Last night you were mad, and i thought you'd fume more if i woke you up" I rambled on.
" I can never stay mad at you for long, You know that?" Bill gazed at me, his jade eyes filled with adoration and Love, and i found myself getting lost in them before i had to avert my gaze away. Now's not the time, Snap out of it Ari!. I stared down at my lap and found myself fiddling with the hem of my dress as Bill turned to stare at the Tv screen.

"Bill?" I called gently; deciding to speak my mind out now.
"Yeah Baby?" He asked; turning his whole attention towards me as i took a deep breath. Oh there he goes again. I felt my cheeks burn as i cleared my throat.
"You wanted to know what was bothering me"
"I'm listening" Bill spoke; reaching out to intertwine his hand with mine and i squeezed it. I don't know if it was out of the nervousness; regarding the whole situation or out of the fear of how Bill would react this time. But before I could open my mouth to say something, Bill's phone started ringing. Damn phone! He looked at the caller ID and then smiled at me, before putting it on speaker.

"Hej sis, Lång tid, se inte?" Bill spoke, a small smile breaking onto his lips.
"säger Jävla idiot som knappt ringer!" A shrill belonging to a woman blared through the speaker. Bill let out a chuckle and I looked at him confused, not understanding a single word they were saying.
" Hur är Arianna? Jag vill prata med din fru" The woman said. If i was not mistaken, the only word i understood was my name. Bill glanced at me as he talked on the phone
" She's good Eija , Nu går du och tar min fru och min tid borta" He muttered, before handing over the phone to me as it hit me. Eija, Bill's sister.
"Hi Eija, How're you doing?" I spoke nervously as my eyes met with bill's. Eija's voice on the other hand sounded much cheerful.
" Jag är bra Anna! Girl where are you lost these days? tell me if my idiot of a brother has got you locked away somewhere. I'll come and grill him alive" She rambled on.
"Oi i heard that" Bill shouted, thier conversation making me smile.
"or we can grill him alive together" I spoke playfully as Bill shook his head; smiling at me.
"Okay you two"
"Zeke and I are celebrating tonight and you guys are joining us, already made a reservation." Eija announced. Zeke? Must be her significant other.
"But-" Bill spoke but was cut off by his sister
"I'm not having any of your excuses Billy, 7 sharp. Glenn Millers" She spoke as i looked at Bill, He looked hesistant about the whole idea for some reason.
"we'll be there" I answered as Bill looked at me; blinking.
"That's why I Love you Anna" Eija spoke.
" vi ses där Lovebirds"
" Bye Eijo" Bill spoke as i handed him the phone and he hung up; turning to face me.
"Are you sure? you want to go?" Bill asked and i looked at him startled, was it just me or he really seemed like he didn't want to go?
"Bill i don't mind, besides didn't she say she already made a reservation? It won't look good if we call it off" I answered honestly. Eija was Bill's sister and I don't think it would've looked nice if anyone of us cancelled it. So you just agree on a dinner with strangers. Great idea, Ari.

"You're right Ari, but i was saying it because of you" Bill spoke and I looked at him puzzled.
"why wouldn't I want to go?"
"No that's not the point, Last time Eija got you so stewed that you fell violently sick and since then you've been avoiding dinners, remember?" He finished and I cringed internally at the thought of getting wasted, I certainly don't remember that.
"I won't drink Bill" I answered as he looked at me, before reaching out to tuck a strand of my hair behind my ear and I felt my heart do a somersault at that moment.
"I remember you telling me something before Eija interrupted" Bill said, as i felt the nervousness seep back into my pores. I quickly pulled out my phone.
"Shit it's 5 we only have an hour! I need to change." I spoke frantically; getting off the couch as I made my way into the bedroom. That's how you avoid a conversation, you yourself decided to bring up? Smooth Ari. I Pulled open the wardrobe; looking at the rack of dresses as my eyes scanned for a decent dress to wear to the dinner. I pulled out a few random dresses, some too fancy and some too short for my liking. Maybe something not too fancy but sexy? wait why am i doing this? I Shrugged these thoughts off as my hand brushed against a Black dress and i pulled it out. This will have to do. Time to get ready, Girl.

Also, Here's the English translation of Eija and Bill's conversation.

"Hej sis, Lång tid, se inte?" (Hey sis, Long time no see?)

"säger Jävla idiot som knappt ringer!" ( Says the F*cking Idiot who barely calls!)

Hur är Arianna? Jag vill prata med din fru" ( How is Arianna? I want to talk to your wife)

She's good Eija , Nu går du och tar min fru och min tid borta" (Now you go on taking my wife and my time)

Jag är bra Anna! ( I am good Anna!)

Vi ses där Lovebirds (see you there Lovebirds).

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