After The Lie ✔️

Chap#28

Elaine's POV;

Over the past 4-5 days, I visited the hospital regularly to see Atlas's mum. I wanted to stay there, as did Lyra, but Atlas wouldn't let us.
Speaking of which, there's something seriously wrong with me. Whenever I see Atlas, I feel so nervous and excited at the same time. I wonder why.

Today was the day, when his mum was getting discharged. I was at the hospital with Lyra and Atlas. I went to get myself water and when I came back, Lyra excitedly hugged my arm and said, "You're coming too, right?! Oh! This is going to be so much fun! I'm gonna show you all my collections. It's so boring without a sister, but now that you're here, it's going to be so much fun! I can't wait! I'm gonna do everything I wanted to do if I had sister!"

Huh? Coming? Where? I thought as I looked at Atlas and then at his mum who smiled and said, "Lyra. Control your excitement. She still hasn't agreed to this."

"Aw man. But she will agree, right? You are coming to live with us along with brother for a week, right?" Lyra said as she looks at me. I don't know what to say that. Should I say yes or no? I do want to say yes, but I don't know if I should say yes. Maybe Atlas wants me to say no. But seeing Lyra excited, made me feel excited too. I don't have a sister, so I can tell how she feels.

"It would be nice to have you, dear. I would really like it if you come live with us." His mum said

"Of course." I said as I smiled. At that moment, I just thought, what's the worse that could happen. Besides it would be really fun!

After this, it was time to head back to their house. Lyra and Olivia were going towards the elevator, while me and Atlas were behind them.
I could feel Atlas looking at me.

"What?" I asked nervously. Why the heck was he looking at me? Do look weird? Is my makeup not right? Maybe it's my hair.

"You really don't think before you decide, do you?" He said

"Huh? What do you mean?" I asked as he went ahead me

"Wait, tell me. What do you mean?" I asked again as he ignores me

After dropping Olivia and Lyra at their house, we went back to the house to get our clothes. I packed minimal things that I would need for a week. We then head back to his mum house. All the while, I was quiet. While he was also quiet. It was weird. This quietness. I tried to break this quietness, but I didn't really have anything interesting to say.

When we reached there, I bent down to grab my bag and he also did it. Our hands touched briefly as I pulled mine back and he takes my bag.

"I'll take it upstairs." He said as he then went inside. I think I have a fever. Because my whole face felt hot.

At that moment, Lyra came excitedly and she hugged me. The rest of the day went by so quick. Lyra and her mum showed me their family albums and we talked so much. Of course her mum had to rest, so we did let her rest. But she kept on insisting that she was fine. Atlas was busy with his phone all the time, which I kind of hoped he would leave for once. I don't know but I've wanted to spend more time with him. Which is stupid. I mean why am I even feeling this way.

It was now night-time and Olivia had already gone to sleep. I was feeling really sleepy

"Come on, I'll take you to your room." Lyra said as we head upstairs. When she said your room, it hit me. Back at the house, I had my room. But what will happen here? Oh shit, I hadn't thought of this. Now I knew what Atlas meant when he said that I don't think before I decide. He was right. I really didn't think of this.

"Here." Lyra said as she opened the door and yep, sure enough it was a boy's room. And not any boy, it was Atlas's room.

"Brother already put your stuff here. I'm gonna go sleep. My room is right across the hall. Good night" She said as she yawned and then left

"Good night." I said as I was still trying to take this all in. I saw my bag at one corner of the room. I know I may sound creepy, but this room, it smells just like him.

I changed into my sleeping suit. It was shorts with a tank top. Now as much as the bed looked comfy, I didn't want to sleep on it. So I decided to sleep on the sofa. But the sofa felt uncomfortable, so I slept on the floor. Atlas was doing some office work probably, so I didn't really care about us being in the same room because at this moment I was sleepy and that was all I care about.

It was around 2 am at night. I was sleeping peacefully when suddenly someone stepped on my left foot. I screamed but before I could properly scream, someone puts his hand on my mouth. I look up to see Atlas, as he turns the light on from his other hand.

"Shh..don't yell. You'll wake everyone up." He said

"Shh? What the hell are you doing? You stepped on my foot and now you won't even let me scream in pain!" I said as I moved his hand away

"I'm sorry, but what are you doing here on the floor?" He said

"Sleeping." I said as I touch my left foot.
"Ow....it's broken, you idiot." I said as I glared at him

"Don't be over dramatic. It's not broken." He said as he touched my foot and I pulled it back reflexively. It was maybe because I was a bit angry at him for ruining my sleep, but I didn't notice the place we were in until now. He got up and said, "Why are you sleeping here?"

"What do you mean why? It's your room and if you forgot everyone knows we are happily married." I said

"I didn't ask that. I meant why on the floor." He said

"Because the sofa wasn't that comfortable." I replied

"You can sleep on the bed if you want to." He said

"Huh?" I said as my face went red. Sleep on his bed? Like together? My eyes went wide at this. He noticed my eyes and flushed and said, "I didn't mean it like that idiot."

"Don't worry, I'll sleep on the sofa." He said

"Why are you being so nice?" I asked on impulse

"What are you talking about? I'm always nice besides it's maybe because you've been so nice to us and I wanted to pay you back or something like that." He said in a low voice but I still was able to hear him

I smiled and said, "Thanks!"

He opened one of his drawers, grabbed a few files and then left the room.

Is he still working? Why does he work so much? I actually admire that about him. He's really hard-working. But I wish, he would relax a bit and take some time for himself too. I thought as I laid on the bed. Ah! It was so soft. I immediately fell asleep after sleeping.

The next morning, I woke up and find myself really comfortable. I felt kind of safe and warm. It felt nice. I opened my eyes and I saw Atlas's face next to me, which made me scream. But I managed to stop before anyone heard it, and reflexively I smacked his head.

"Ow." He said

"What the hell." I said as I got out of the bed. He slept right next to me!

"Oh..." He said as he looked around and I could tell he just realised what happened

"What were you doing here!" I said as my face was still red

"It was late night and I forgot you were sleeping here and I was sleepy so I slept according to my routine. Plus it was dark so I didn't really see you." He replied as he yawned

"You forgot? Get ahold of yourself." I said

"Jeez, relax. It's not a big deal." He said as he got up

"Not a big deal?! You can't just forget and then sleep here!" I said

"I said I'm sorry and technically speaking this is my room." He said

"I can't just let it go." I said

"Your choice." He said as he then went to the washroom. Urgh ! This idiot! I still can't believe that we...we slept together!

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