I See You (Campus Crush series)

23

Pic of home 3/3

(Present)

I sighed lightly when I woke up to a golden morning. I had the strongest inclination to just lie there, stuffed underneath a mountain of blankets, but the memory of yesterday flooded my mind. I recalled my session with Josephine, and the bonding moment I shared with David.

It was enough to pull my body upright, but I still couldn't find the strength to actually get out of bed.

That was until I spotted a scarlet rose on the plush carpet right next to my side of the bed. I squinted and picked it up to find a blue sticky note attached to its stem.

"What?" I mumbled in confusion, reading the note. It was in David's cursive handwriting.

Did you sleep well? Take one breath, then one step out of bed. You can do it.

I looked up after reading it, to find another rose nearby. Oh, my goodness. I was in for a treat, wasn't I? But, of course, I needed to take that first step.

Well, it was worth it. I grabbed the next rose and read its pink sticky note. But this time, it was in Dawn's decorative handwriting.

You got this! Go freshen up.

I held onto my flowers and went to the bathroom. A rose sat gracefully on the sink, and its yellow note was written by Royce. I laughed when I realized David must've held his hand to assist him.

You look radiant today. Head to the closet when you're done.

I brushed my teeth, washed my face, and brushed my hair to look decent. Then, I did as the note instructed. When I entered the closet, I saw a folded onesie with a rose on top.

This would look perfect on you! Try it on.

"Oh, David, you're so silly." But for his sake, I put on the onesie and a clean pair of socks. I walked out of the closet and walked to the door to leave, only to find another rose, which I assumed to be the final one.

In the mood for breakfast?

I noticed that I hadn't stopped smiling, but I grinned even wider. I practically flew downstairs, the scent of a lovely meal floating in the air.

I approached the dining room to see the table had been set for four, and the people I loved were in onesies that matched mine, just in different colors. I laughed upon the sight of them, drawing their attention.

"Daddy!" The children exclaimed, racing over to me.

"Oh, my babies." I bent down and embraced the two of them, giving each a good morning kiss. It was a new day, my family was alive and breathing. I had everything to be grateful for.

I stood up and gazed at David, who was holding one more rose, except it was white.

"Oh, so you're the one who left all the red roses. I never would've guessed it was you," I teased with a happy smile. He grinned, stepping forward to offer the gorgeous flower.

"And here's the sixth."

I laughed, reading the last note.

I will do everything in my power to keep you smiling today. I love you.

"I love you, too. These are all so perfect. Thank you."

"Here's a vase for the flowers." He picked up a vase half filled with water and I put the roses inside before placing them at the center of the table.

"And I figured you'd want to keep the notes..."

"Oh, absolutely."

"So I got a frame for them. You can hang it up, and when you see it, you'll never have to doubt our love for you." I accepted the empty frame, feeling my eyes well with tears.