CHASING SUNRISE

Chapter 13: The Picnic

That unplanned adventure was the best. However, Ed was not happy. Not only because I was kidnapped but also because Aeon was there, again. Not to mention the last time I was trapped for two nights. He didn't need to know all the details, to avoid any arguments. Aeon is a forbidden name for Ed. Not that I'm protecting Aeon, I just love Ed so much that I don't want him to worry for me anymore.

My life becomes normal again. I don't have to worry for any unexpected, awkward encounters with him or with the three bachelors. Lance becomes the busy chef again with his babies and Edward is now focus into his games, though he would always call me to ask for my whereabouts. The parade of flower bouquets daily is still constant.

The only headache I have is the ACC who wants to meet with me at least once a week or semi-monthly, and they always timed it on Fridays. Not that I'm complaining because I'm paid for it, but they are so demanding, and I haven't met the owner until now.

Today is Saturday, I was awakened by a very loud knocks on my door, at this early hour of 8 in the morning of Saturday. I should complete an eight to ten hours sleep on weekends. I don't remember waiting for a delivery today, and Lance and Edward have their own keys. This better be good or else, they'll be meeting a mad woman barking at my door.

Good morning! A bright smile greeted me, and the aroma of coffee and bread from Greys Street Bread was instantly offered to me by this man infront. With his casual looks of t-shirt and rug jeans, he looks godly but no thanks, he already broken my sleep.

Not a good morning. What are you doing here?

Then he went straight inside and sit on my sofa.

Not so grumpy lady, you are getting cuter with that face.

Do what you want and I'll proceed with my sleep.

As I'm about to leave for my room, he pulled me into his lap.

Nope, we had a deal remember?

Let go, I have to sleep. I never remember any deal from anyone on weekends.

Sleep or I'll kiss you Sleeping Beauty. Hahaha!

Please, at least three more hours.

Nope, so get up, let's eat this breakfast and we'll go. Lance told me, these are your favorites.

Fine. If not for that coffee and croissant, I'll be kicking his ass right now.

How did you know here?

We kidnap you, remember? And next time, give me a duplicate, I spent 30 minutes outside. I should have listened to Lance, he let me borrowed his key but I refused it.

Serves you right.

I'm planning to ditch him after I ate our breakfast by going back to my bed. But he followed me inside my room and scared me of his kisses, reason for me to move and prepare. I'm not sure where are we going but my mood is really sour because of my lack of sleep.

Aeon becomes chatty, to break my mood. He even told me stories of his day to day activities. I just listen and look to the road where we are heading. After a 30 minutes ride, we arrive at Lake Balboa, though it's now the start of the fall season, the weather is still perfect for an outdoor activity.

Are we going to wait and watch the sunset here? Because I rather be home and sleep.

He just smiles at me, with his basket, he pulled me to find a spot in the park facing the lake.

Don't you miss picnic? Haven't done this in a long time.

Picnic? Why don't we ask them to join us?