BXBX NOVEL Chapter 103 - LATE
Chapter 103 - LATE
Just when I thought the kiss would last for all eternity, it was over. My wide, questioning eyes shifted back to his, wondering why he pulled away.
He ruffled my hair and flashed me a charming smile, it was so bright that it lit up the whole room. He gazed at me with his eyes glowing with unmistakable tenderness.
"Thank you for being here when I needed you the most." He whispered with eyes half-closed and continued to ruffle my hair like a child.
"You don't have to thank me, Ace." I respond, my cheeks heating up. "I will always care for you without expecting anything in return."
He didn't say anything. Instead, he held me into his arms and buried his nose into the crown of my head. I closed my eyes, savoring the indescribable moment that seemed magical.
That moment as he held me tightly I know Ace is my one true love. No man would ever replace him in my heart. I love him not because he's perfect but I love him because he accepted my flaws and imperfections. And now in return, I'm giving him the comfort he once wholeheartedly gave me.
We are two lost souls who found solace in each other's arms. No matter how hard people will keep us apart we will always find each other and start all over again. We are made for each other and we will conquer our fears together.
"It's about time you return to your room, Phoenix. Faith Vienne might wake up anytime soon. You should be there when she does."
He reluctantly let me go. Just like him, I don't want this night to end too. But we both know where we would end up if I stay.
"Will you be fine?" I asked, eyeing him hesitantly. I'm not certain if leaving him would be the right decision. He might stumble on the floor if he tries to get up. I would not want him to hurt himself. He's too precious for me to allow him to hurt himself doing stupid things.
"I will be fine, Phoenix." He assured me then flashed me another dazzling smile that melted all my worries away.
"I guess you will be fine then. Goodnight Ace… Sleep tight." I moved out of the bed but before my feet could land on the floor he caught my fingers and pulled me on top of him.
"You forgot my goodnight kiss." He murmured to my ears. Before I could even react his hands sneaked around my waist then his mouth met my parted lips.
His mouth was soft and warm like honey. I found myself responding to the rhythm of his lips with untutored passion. He teased me with his tongue coaxing me to part my mouth to allow him entry. His fingers wandered to my back until they found their way inside my shirt.
I gasped. He took the golden opportunity to thrust his tongue inside my parted mouth. The kiss deepened until my whole body was set on fire. Just I'm enjoying the kiss, he stopped.
"Goodnight my queen… Please dream of me tonight." He whispered, biting the bottom of my ears.
He kissed my forehead for one last time before he let me go. He was smiling as he watched me move down the bed and walk to the door of the balcony in haste.
I opened the door and sneaked outside. But before I closed the door I stole one last glance on the bed. Ace's eyes were closed. He appeared asleep on the bed.
Elisa was already asleep when I entered the room. And so was Faith Vienne. My daughter didn't even stir after I lay a soft kiss on her forehead.
Faith Vienne looks so much like her father. The thought made me smile as I watched her. She's so pretty, almost like a doll. When she goes older Ace would be spending his life plotting a way to scare a dozen of suitors she will surely acquire when she's at the right age. . Ace would be an overprotective father. It would be fun watching him troubled by his daughter's suitors.
"Goodnight Faith," I murmured.
The lights on the ceiling were already turned off so I headed straight to bed. I pulled the blanket closer to my chin.
I could still feel the warmth of his lips on my own. My fingers traced my bottom lip, somehow it still tingled from the passionate kiss we shared. My cheeks burned at the memory.
How I wish he was here beside me so I could hug him tight the way I'm hugging the pillow now.
As I lay awake while staring at the ceiling, I was reminded of the quotes written on the pillowcase.
'Tonight, I hugged my pillow and dream of you but someday I will dream about my pillow and I'll be hugging you.'
I wish that one day it would be possible. Except that Faith Vienne would be in the bed between us if that happens.
I don't know how long I'd been lying there when I finally felt my eyes grow heavy. Sleep was waving at me and it was just what I needed now. So I closed my eyes and drifted to a sweet slumber.
The soft cries on the crib woke me up. The last remnant of my dream faded and I snapped back to reality. I forced my eyes open and nearly ran to the crib. I glance at the wall clock. It says four o'clock. I'd been asleep for five hours.
I took Faith into my arms but she didn't stop crying. She's hungry I guess.?I grabbed her feeding bottle and brought it to her lips. She stopped crying in an instant. I let go a huge sigh of relief when she closed her eyes. Moments later she was fast asleep. I removed the empty bottle from her lips and returned her to the crib.
When I was sure she would not awaken I climbed on the soft comforts of the bed and drifted back to sleep.
I woke up from the morning sunshine permeating through the window. The drapes had been pulled aside to brighten the room.
My eyes fluttered open.?The first one I saw standing in front of the window was Elisah holding Faith into her arms. "Good morning, Bea" She greeted me when she noticed I was awake. The smile on her lips almost surpassed the brightness of the sun streaming from the glass window.
"Good morning, Lis," I murmured, mirroring the vibrant smile on my friend's lips.
My daughter was already awake. She's happily wiggling on Elisa's arms. I closed my eyes again, savoring the warmth of the bed. I didn't sleep well last night because my daughter woke up around four in the morning. I guess it's still early and I could extend my sleep for another thirty minutes.
"Bea?" Elisa called.
"Hmmm?" I replied without opening my eyes.
"Isn't Harvey University's first-ever Student Assembly today?"
"Yes…." I replied lazily not wanting to open my eyes.
"What time is it?"
"Around 10:00 am," I murmured.
"It's already 9:00 in the morning, Bea. You will be late if you don't move now. It would take you approximately one hour to reach the university."
All thoughts of sleeping fled entirely from my body as if I'm doused with a bucket of ice-cold water. I overslept. The thought shocked me. I jumped out of the bed,?totally awake.
"Oh, you didn't?wake me up."
"I did wake you up but you didn't even budge," Elisa complained, chuckling. "I could have dropped a bomb in front of you and you wouldn't even flinch."
"Oh. I'm sorry."
I hastily retrieved a bath towel from inside the cabinet. "Please hold Faith Vienne for me. I'll just take a quick bath."
"Sure, take your time Bea." I heard Elisa replied behind me as I hurriedly moved to the bathroom.
I peeled my clothes and jumped under the shower. The cold water nearly made me scream when it soaked my body. I forgot how to adjust the temperature in my haste.
Jeez. I overslept and now I have to move as fast as I can to avoid being late. I forgot to set an alarm yesterday. I thought I would wake up in time.
Minutes later I emerged from the bathroom, ran to the cabinet, and grabbed my school uniform. It would be the first time I would wear it, the thought fills me with both fear and excitement at the same time. I've never worn a school uniform this elegant before.
It almost took me five minutes to get dressed. And it took me a couple of minutes to properly tie my necktie.
I grabbed my three-inch shoes from the rack and put them on. When I was finished I stood in front of the mirror and checked my appearance.
I grabbed the comb from the dresser and??brushed my hair. I should have tied it neatly into a ponytail but I'm running out of time.