The Place of Love

Three slices of bread and sausages

The drive back home was filled with doubt and anticipation. But more than any other feeling, I felt tired. It didn't take me too long to reach. It seemed shorter than before and I assumed it was because of my lack of interest in driving back. I wish I had the money to hire a driver. Or I could simply take a cab. Other than these pointless thoughts, I had a few more wherein I found myself wondering about my new trip to which I'd just registered.

On reaching home, I placed the keys and my purse in its place reminding myself how I couldn't find it in the morning making me late. I may not have someone like Matt to save me at the office tomorrow when I'm late.

Pulling myself to my room, I dropped flat on my bed. This piece of furniture never felt this comfortable except for the times I was tired and needed it the most. I had a long day convincing my employer to let me leave earlier that usual so that I could reach on time for the registration even though I still ended up reaching late.

My head rested on the pillow and I waited for myself to doze. But before my dreams could take over, I remembered about the rule book the man at the desk had given me. I should read it before getting in there right? I leaned towards my bag to search for it and pulling it out, I let out a breath preparing for something I had gotten myself into. The first page was an introduction with the heading, 'Welcome to the memorable place of love', it read.

I turned the pages hoping these rules wouldn't make me want to change my decision. As if the book read my thoughts, the first line on the next page was, 'Once you have registered, you are obliged to attend it and make most of this place.

That one sentence made me nervous enough to end for the day. I carefully folded the book back to its original form and placed it on the bedside table. I decided that all the surprises the book had for me could wait until morning.

Stretching myself across the bed, I pulled my blanket over my body and reached out for the lights. I didnt have to try hard because, in the next moment, I had already drifted off to sleep.

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A faint sound entered my ears as I was still asleep. The sound began increasing as I came out of my slumber. I groaned digging my face inside the pillow realizing it was the sound of the doorbell.

My first instinct wasn't really to take the door. First, I debated whether it needed to be attended or not. Well, I should know who it is to decide that Maybe the person will just leave once tired.

My thoughts seemed to severely fail as the doorbell did not cease and instead doubled up to knocking. It increased and I thought I knew who had the audacity to ring the doorbell and bang on the door until I answered it. Groaning, I forced myself up and quivered as I felt the cold from the floor when I stepped on it.

Get your sleeping habits straight sister! my brother scolded as I opened the door with a sleepy head. He helped himself in. Kaden could be like my mother sometimes. He was also her favorite child. For nothing else but a greater sense of responsibility. He also claimed to be more good looking than me but I never agreed to that.

He usually told me how irresponsible I could be and how messy I was but he never gave me sleeping advice before unless... my eyes darted towards the clock. "Shit it's ten-o-clock?!" I did serve myself with some great sleep last night, I needed it after I wasnt sure how my lovely get-away trip would be.

"Uhuh. Who was in your dreams? Someone new mom set up for you?" Kaden joked and made his way to the kitchen and placed his shoulder bag which I just noticed he had on the dinner table. He sometimes bought me breakfast knowing how I was capable of just biting into an apple before work.

I ignored his question and began to calculate how late I was and what excuse I could make up. I heard him place a few packets on the kitchen counter. "I assume you havent had breakfast yet? he called out from the kitchen. Three slices of bread and sausages! I yelled back just glad that he was here.

I was late to work but today I had to ask for a leave to be able to attend the program. But that would be a difficult task considering how it was so difficult to persuade my employer. At the thought of the trip, I realized I was still left to read the rule book. I walked towards my room and picked up the book from the bedside table where I had left it last night.

I decided to read it in the kitchen along with helping Kaden get the breakfast ready. As I entered the kitchen, the smell of sausages and toasted bread filled my nostrils. I realized I was hungrier than I thought I was.

I placed the book on the dinner table and tossed a hot sausage in both my hands before grabbing a toast from the toaster. Taking a bite into the juicy sausage I felt a moan leave my lips. After savoring that one bite I looked up and saw Kaden looking at the table with wide eyes. I followed his gaze and realized he was looking at the rule book from the program. I guessed mom hadnt told him about it yet.

Are you really going to attend something like that? he said sounding totally amused. Well I have this rule book, so I guess I am going for it. Also, the first page says I cannot back out. I replied. But why would you register for something like that? Is it mom? Did she force you into this? he asked still confused.

She did introduce me to it but she didnt force me. I thought I should give it a try." I continued shrugging. "Ive been single for quite some time and I think I should explore something like this. Why? Is it such a bad idea? I asked.

He saw the tensed look on my face and started giggling. Well, I couldnt be more worried Cali. He said amusingly. Ive heard about this place. Though its the first time something like this is taking place, Im not sure how fun this would be. About finding your love, well you are too picky to be liking someone in a limited space. Also, from when are you someone who believed that the man of your dreams would meet you in a pre-planned program! he exaggerated with a naturally loud and disgusted tone.

Kaden never was a fan of romantic tales. He believed in destiny and thats how he found his girlfriend Sam. They both had always been protective of me. Sam knew about my dates and how I kept going on one with another and that I never felt for any of them. She promised me never to tell Kaden, knowing he wouldnt react that well.

I didnt know if Kaden was right about this place. The only way to find out was to experience it. The place during the registration felt normal. There were only a few lights around. But I could say a few girls were turned on just by the look of the ground combined with their excitement.

I have already taken it up Kaden, and Im hoping to enjoy it however it turns out. I guess Ill be fine. Its just going to be some days there. I informed Kaden.

Youre grown up. You can take up things for yourself. By the way, are you not getting late for work? The realization hit me and my head snapped to the clock. It was already eleven and I was still left to get dressed.

I sprang to my feet and dashed towards my room, got dressed, and left for work silently thanking myself for keeping the keys in place last night.