The Road To Your Heart

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Maya POV

I woke up startled by my own alarm, it took me few seconds to remember why I've set it up in the first place. Yeah right, the GED tests, we have a long day today. Eliane was already up, I could hear her rummaging through the kitchen downstairs.

After few minutes of staring into nothing, I dragged my feet to the bathroom to get prepared. After doing my business, I washed my hands and face with the grapefruit soap I bought yesterday then brushed my teeth. I unwrapped the towel on my head and examined my hair. Last night, I used my new hair products and I can say that I'm quite satisfied with the results.

I went back to my room to dress up, I opted for a blue floral sleeved maxi dress with tan belt to wear with my new cardigan and boots. When I was done, I grabbed my laptop backpack and went downstairs. Eliane was eating a toast on the sofa while glaring at some papers.

"Morning gorgeous"

"Morning Maya"

"Are you nervous about today?"

"No, not really. I just want to get over with it" She said while grabbing another toast. I put my cardigan and backpack next to her and went to the kitchen to make some coffee. Before I could reach the coffee machine the doorbell rang, I smiled seeing Eliane darting to the door then stop to fix her hair before finally opening it.

"Good morning Eliane" His eyes were full of adoration.

"Good morning Alex" Her voice was small and timid, "Come in"

"No, its OK. Are you ready?"

"Morning Alex" I said grabbing my things, there is no time left for making coffee now, I'll grab some on the way.

"Good morning Miss Evans" His eyes were following Eliane who went to fetch her bag too,"I brought my father's car, I thought it would be more comfortable for a long ride. I hope you don't mind"

"Of course not, that's nice of you" He is really nice. I locked the door and followed after them to the car. It was cute how they were fidgeting around each other. I took the backseat under the pretense of needing more space to work on my laptop.

"I took the liberty to grab some breakfast for us", He said while giving me a big travel mug, "A large double shot latte, right?" Wow, I'm impressed. "Apple juice for the young lady?" They shared a look making me feel like the third wheel that I am right now. "I didn't know what you might like to eat so I brought egg and cheese sandwich, apple pie and croissant" He gave us each a paper bag.

"One brownie point for you Alex" Eliane said smiling taking out the croissant from her paper bag and giving it to me while I gave her my apple pie.

"Two brownie points from me!" I said while shaking my coffee mug. He laughed at us then started the car and drove away.

"So Alex do you know the way to the test center?" I asked him after few sips from my coffee

"Yes, I've looked it up and I've already entered the address in the GPS"

"Good, then do you both mind if I work with my headset on? I need to concentrate on this particular task"

"No", "Not at all" They both said. Well It's true that I need to concentrate but more importantly, I wanted them to feel at ease. As much as I want to give them some space, I couldn't stay back today. I already promised Eliane that I'll be with her the whole day today.

I took out my laptop and headset. This SUV was really comfortable and spacious compared to my small car, the backseat had a large fold-out table with cupholders. After starting my Deezer playlist on the highest volume, I started working and forgot all about them.