CHASING SUNRISE

Chapter 5: Sunset are for fools

I didn't know how long I stared at the stars last night, until I doze off to sleep. I plan on leaving first thing in the morning so to avoid Aeon, unfortunately I forgot to tell Lance. Perhaps, he stayed late and got drunk so never mind.

A heavy arm around me woke me up. My torso might be broken anytime, but my eyelids are so heavy to open and I have no strength to move, so I let it pass. Anyways, Lance is such a good friend, with his soft snores, I let him rest more. Its weekend, so I have all the time in the world to sleep.

It's around nine in the morning when I rouse and Lance arms is still on me, as I tried to move it, the tighter it becomes. Is he really this drunk? He wouldn't badge, so I just check my phone for any messages or calls, only to find a text from Lance.

"Sorry, something came up, Baby Number 2!"

Huh, if Lance left early, then who is this idiot beside me? Curious, this time I remove the arms with force, but the man is much stronger, the embrace becomes tighter until I cannot move anymore.

Hey, remove your arms, at once or else?

Or else what? Can't we just sleep first?

I wish I must be dreaming. But I can feel his breath on my face. And that voice, it may be soft but it gives chills to the bones - icy cold.

Frozen, I just close my eyes, and prevented myself from saying anything. I'm really annoyed. I wanted to bite him, spank him with pillows, and just leave, but how? His muscles is like iron walls that has no chance for you to escape.

I just texted Lance to just throw my fit on him.

"Idiot, how could you do this?"

"Hahaha! 😊"

Goodness, he just laughs at me?

I'm hurt Celine, you know, I'm the one who's with you right now, yet you're still talking to someone.

You know what, if you want to sleep, just sleep. I have to go.

Nope, we'll sleep. His arms stay around me. It's no longer heavy, but much tighter.

The bed is perfect for a long day rest, but not with the person beside me.

Don't you miss this embrace? He's really is taunting me.

I ignore him, to not give any satisfaction on his part.

We remain to be on that position nearly for another two hours, the air in the room is really suffocating me. I only stare at space while he gets the sleep he wanted. He might be feeling numb and hungry when he stirs from his embrace. Finally. I can breathe normally.

I get up immediately without looking back from him. Move out from the room, and look for someone who I can ask to bring me home. Unfortunately, everyone is gone. Probably, it's already lunch, and we have until 11 in the morning to check out, but why? No one around here, called us? So, am I really stuck with him? Edward is in an out of town game, and I have no one around to help me, except for that Idiot Lance who ditch me.

I seated on the sofa, defeated. Ten minutes passed, a resort attendant arrive and delivers a plated lunch. I don't know how, but I'm still grateful for this saving grace.

Aeon went out after taking a shower.

Let's eat? He asks as if nothing happened.

I helplessly oblige, because I'm really starving, not minding his sheepish smile.

We eat in silence, while he occasionally looks at me.

I told you last night, you will be stuck with me Celine. Matt and Chris, left early, same with Bern and Maika. Lance is supposed to text you already.