~LEONA~
After making the bed, I proceeded to the bathroom and tidied it up. I took our used towels and dumped it in the washer then moped the floor.
I picked his dirty clothes from the floor when I got to the bedroom.
I scanned his shirt and realized that it wasn't really dirty. I was tempted to sniff it and I did.
It smells divine just like him. I don't think I'll be washing it, his scent has suddenly become my favorite and I can't afford to lose it by washing it off or trashing it. I inhaled it one last time before folding it neatly together with his jeans and stuffed them in my wardrobe.
Now that I'm done tidying the room, I'll have to go out and face Raymond. Where will I even start?
I walked out and closed the door behind me. Once I stepped into the sitting room, I saw him sitting on the couch with Leonard straddling him as his hands played in Raymond's hair.
Raymond on the other hand had his eyes focused on the TV in front of him.
"Uhm, have you taken anything yet?" I asked as I walked carefully towards them.
He nodded.
"You came back early today," I added awkwardly.
"Yeah, I had only one lecture." He answered.
"Okay."
"Okay?" He glanced at me then back to the TV.
What else? What do I say? I fiddled with the hem of my top.
"Erm Raymond I.. I.." I stopped to look at him and his eyes were still glued on the screen.
This is way difficult than I had imagined.
I rushed to the kitchen and gulped down a glass of water. Why am I getting worked up? Raymond hasn't even asked me about it.
Well, I think he should've asked. Why's he not saying anything about it? Maybe I shouldn't say anything.
But I have to explain right?
I mustered enough courage and walked back to the sitting room. I stood adjacent to him with my hands on the couch near me.
"What did you eat?" I asked yet another stupid question.
He raised his eyebrows," Start talking already."
His words were a bit harsh but his tone was calm.
I ran my tongue over my lips and exhaled.
"What do I say?" I asked.
"Everything, I want to know everything." He still wasn't looking at me and that's good.
"Well, he's not my boyfriend." I blurted and cursed silently when he turned to look at me.
What am I trying to say now?
I just made matters worse and complicated by saying he's not my boyfriend.
It wouldn't have looked bad if he was my boyfriend but he isn't and that makes it look bad and out of character on my part.
"I know and that's why I want to know what's really going on."
"There's nothing going on actually... "
" Yeah, I thought as much. Just be careful okay?" He interjected.
What? Is that all he'll say?
It seemed as if what I said was just what he wanted to hear.
" Okay, but you don't see anything wrong with me being nak..well.. almost naked in front of him?"
" You're not a kid Leona. Am sure you know what's good for you. I was just surprised that's all and I am sorry for barging in on you."
Oh wow, I was just worried for no reason.
"Does that mean you're cool with us being like that?"
"What!" He laughed, startling Leonard.
" I almost freaked out when I saw you guys like that. I wasn't expecting it, Leona. I might get used to it if it continues but until I know his intentions, I won't be cool with it dear sister."
" Well, I doubt if something like that will happen again." I lied. The truth is Dave is unpredictable and I don't know when he's going to barge into my room.
" I hope so even though I don't really know what happened."
I blushed. I'm not going to tell Raymond what happened, am I?
"I trust you to make good decisions Leo. I don't need to know what happened and am not reading meaning into what I saw. Just be careful okay? And I'm here for you always and forever if you need me " He assured and smiled warmly.
I'm overwhelmed with his concern and love for me. I sat beside them and kissed him on the cheeks. "I love you."
He gave me a cheeky grin.
Raymond is too good but why can't I just tell him everything?
"I want to tell you something," I said in all seriousness, drawing his attention.
" What, I hope it's not stuff about you and your boss. If it is, then don't. I've had enough for the day." He brushed it off with a teasing smile.
I stayed silent and watched him. He seems happy right now. The smile on his face will disappear the moment I start to tell him everything. I don't think this is the right time. I would tell him when the time is right. I hope it happens before Yolando finds me.
"Is something wrong?" He asked when he saw how sad my face looked.
" Nothing, I hope you don't mind that I gave your clothes to Dave."
He gaped at me. " Dave?"
I didn't realize I just called him by his name.
"Well, I don't mind." He answered and made Leonard sit on his lap then he wrapped his arms around my shoulders. My head fell naturally on his shoulders.
"You like him don't you?" He inquired.
"I do," I admitted truthfully. " I know it's too early and sometimes I get scared."
"Does he like you too?"
I thought for a second. "I see he's interested."
"Just becareful. Most of these rich people can't be trusted." He cautioned.
"I will."
"I'm really happy to have you here, Leona. I really missed you." He smiled lovingly at me and pressed his lips to my forehead.
"Me too." I snuggled further into his neck, inhaling him.
We sat in comfortable silence until he suggested that we watch a movie.
" Let's watch 'friends' " I suggested.
"We've watched that so many times before."
Yea. we've watched that movie when we were kids and I remembered how we'll dance and sing to all the soundtracks in the movie. That was when Mom was alive. She'd make snacks for us while we watch and join us sometimes in singing the songs.
I missed those moments.
"Yeah, I know. Let's watch it again together... please."
" Okay," he agreed and selected it.
Once I heard the familiar song that comes before the movie starts, I lifted my head up and smiled. It was a musical movie.
Before I knew it, I was singing and Raymond joined. Leonard squealed noisily then got up from Raymond's lap and began to jump about.
The popcorn arrived but we barely ate them because we spent most of the time singing, dancing, and repeating the words along with the characters. Our lips were too busy.
We'll laugh at each other each time one of us misses a character's line. And once a song starts, we'll spring on our feet, sing along, and dance.
I was thrilled when Raymond was able to recollect all our childhood dance steps. We re-lived all the moments we shared and it was so refreshing. I've not had real fun like this in so many years and am genuinely happy.
When the movie finally ended, we ordered food because we both were exhausted to cook anything. I managed to make something for Leonard to eat while we waited for our meal.
We chatted and argued over random things as we ate our meal.
After that, we selected another movie. It was filled with romance which had me thinking about Dave and imagining him with me. Then emotional, I felt sad and cried at some point when the son of the protagonist died.
It was epic and we didn't know when we slept. I was woken by the cry of Leonard and everywhere was dark. I can't believe we slept off leaving him alone. The TV was even off and Raymond was snoring softly.
I searched around the darkroom for him and when I didn't see him, I switched on the lights. I saw him standing at the door with tears staining his cheeks. I carried him to the kitchen and warmed his milk. After he was done, I bathed him and tuck him to bed.
I felt hungry, I checked the time and it was 8:23 pm. I checked my notifications and saw a missed call from Dave and a new message.
I tapped on the message box and the words I saw gave me butterflies.
💌*Can I come over? I miss you already💌
I received it five minutes ago.
* Come where?* I asked even though I knew.
He replied immediately.
"Your place*
*No*
*Why not?* He asked.
*I want to sleep*
I dropped the phone and went to the bathroom. I showered and came out with my towel around me.
I walked to the bed and took my phone to check if he had replied but he didn't.
I dropped the phone back in disappointment and walked to my closet. I picked my nightie but dropped it when I saw Dave's shirt.
I was tempted to wear it. When I couldn't help it, I did and it stopped at my knees.
It's a little big on me but it's okay. I could smell his scent all over me, it was intoxicating and I just felt like closing my eyes and allowing sleep to take over.
I wrapped my hair in a bun and got into bed. I picked my phone to text him goodnight and instantly, a message popped at the top. I checked it eagerly.
I was disappointed when I saw that it was a message from Raymond telling me goodnight.
I replied back and texted Dave goodnight.
I stared at the screen for what seemed like forever and when he didn't reply, I tossed the phone under my pillow.
Just when I thought I was drifting off to dreamland, my phone beeped. I ignored it but after some minutes, it beeped again and again.
I brought it from under my pillow and squinted my eyes to adjust to the light on the screen.
It was Dave. I sat up and read it.
*Don't sleep yet, Leona*
*Are you sleeping?*
*Wake up already. Please.*
*What is it, Dave? Why are you not sleeping yet?* I text back.
*Oh, thank goodness you're awake. I can't sleep. Please open the door.*
*Huh?*
*I'm waiting* He texts back.
I got up hastily from the bed with my heart beating wildly.
I opened the door and he quickly stepped inside, closing the door shut.
His eyes scanned my face in the dark then he dropped whatever he was holding and scooped me into his arms.
Holy shit.
It was so swift, I didn't have much time to take in his appearance let alone process anything as my pulses also quickened and my heartbeat escalated.
Dropping me on the bed, his mouth came on mine in a fierce kiss. The force of his mouth on mine was almost painful but sweet as well. His action was full of desperation, hunger, and passion that I got lost in them.
Lost in Dave.
Lost in his touch from my hair to my neck then the gentle brush on my breast down to my stomach and in-between my thighs.
His hands burned my skin and set fire wherever they touched.
I was completely lost and drawn in him.
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