18 CHAPTER FIFTEEN

Nightmares And Croissants

Theme Song : Smile For Me by Simi

I was walking on a path,which was painfully silent. There were trees around. Everywhere was green but the colour had never felt so dull despite its brightness. There were no birds chirping. It felt so lifeless!

The only living thing was myself and the plants as we exchanged breathes.

I saw footprints and I followed them. The footprints proved that someone had gone that way but had not or never came out. Still,I went in as curiosity took the best of me. The further I walked,the more the path stretched. I got exhausted and sat beneath a tree.

I pulled my knees to my chest and covered my eyelids.

Someone touched me just when I was about dozing off. I looked up to find my dad staring at me. He wasn't smiling neither was he frowning. He just stared at me and then without a word,he walked away.

"Dad!" I screamed at him. "Wait for me." He didn't even look back as I pursued after him.

I heard the sound of water falling so loudly. And when I finally saw the source of the sound,it wasn't a waterfall greeting my sight. I stared at a small encompassment of water with loud drops of rain.

My dad was walking into it.

What are you doing dad!? You would drown. I said the words but somehow I couldn't even hear myself.

He kept walking so I had to choice but to run into the water with him. I was drenched instantly.

"I missed you dad." He stopped walking and turned to me. "Could you give me just one hug? You hug quite well." I smiled at him. His hugs were always soothing.

I walked towards him but I wasn't getting any closer. His face was still clear so I knew I was close but the water kept stretching just as the path did.

I began running towards him but in horror I watched as it dragged him down. It tore him into pieces and in my presence,for the second time,I watched my dad die.

"Dad!" I screamed as I woke up with beads of sweat adorning my forehead. I looked around. I wasn't in my apartment. A pair of hands pulled me back to the sofa? Oh yeah,I was still at Chase's.

"Chase I"

"Shhh" He shushed and ran his hand through my hair. I was way uncomfortable in this position.

"I can't sleep."

He didn't say a word. He stood and carried me bridal style. I didn't squirm although I had thought I would. I relaxed into him and rested on his bare chest. It felt so good. And I totally appreciated the silence.

Chase made his way over a flight of stairs before walking down a hallway. He pushed open a door. His bedroom. Still,I felt safe. I felt like no one's arm would be enough for me at the moment.

He made his way to the bed and placed me on it ever so gently. Like he was scared of breaking me. Carefully,he undid two of my buttons and I didn't protest. It had been long someone cared for me so intimately. I smiled at him softly,he returned it.

Settling besides me,he pulled me with him cuddling so close. I slept to the feel of his lips on my forehead.

Ring.

I woke up to a phone buzzing and disturbing the quiet. I turned expecting to see Chase but was disappointed at the empty sheets.

Ring. Ring. I groaned at the phone which was at the side table. It was mine. Deb was calling. I picked up when the buzzing started again for the 'god knows how long' she called.

"Regina!" Deb screamed loudly. Way too loudly and I had to pull the phone from my ears. "I thought you were dead or something. I wanted to call a search party but I didn't want to hear your body was found in a ditch so I kept trying." Speak of dramatic. "Where the fuck are you!? I've been trying to reach you all day."

"What time is it?" I asked her pissing her further.

"You almost gave me a heart attack and you're asking about the time? No." She laughed. "Please give the phone to Regina fucking Worth!"

"You're screaming too loud,Deb."

"You're right in class beside me." She retorted. "If you wanna fuck,at least let me know. I'm your best friend!"

"I wasn't fucking,Deb." Chase walked in with a tray and I turned red. "Look I gotta go."

"You better don't end this..." I ended the call without hesitation.

"I wouldn't have placed that close to you but she had been disturbing so had to." He said pointing at the phone as he made his way to me.

"It's alright." I sat up,pulling the duvet along. "Breakfast?"

"Brunch actually. Its 2pm." He placed the tray on the side table. He had made croissant,bacon and strong coffee. Or probably ordered it.

"What?" I widened my eyes.

"Don't be dramatic. We spent most of the night talking and then we got interrupted again. I wouldn't blame you for sleeping that much."

"Well,I'm starving." He quickly stabbed the croissant cutting out a piece and fed me. I looked at the fork slowly before taking the piece into my mouth taking bites. And gradually,he fed me.

"I need to go." He pointed to an adjoining door and I rushed up. I ran into the bathroom. After doing my thing,I let out a long sigh. That was totally needed.

I walked out to find Chase making a phone call in hushed whispers. When his eyes met mine,they stayed there for awhile before they got diverted to my...thighs. My skirts were dangerously high. I swallowed and quickly adjusted myself.

Chase walked towards me. He looked at my eyes for a short time. It almost felt like he was avoiding them. He bent down towards me and for a split second,I expected his lips on mine. Instead he kissed my forehead.

Sure I was a bit disappointed but still,it made me feel good.

"We've gotta go."

And so we left. Or rather I left. I was positive I wouldn't come here again.

Four wishes accomplished though.

I had partied at a club.

I had touched a man's tattoos.

I had had a sleepover at a man's place.

But most fulfilled,I had kissed someone without crying. And man,did I feel like crying now because I couldn't believe I did it. I had kissed my boss but didn't feel bad about it.

I actually felt good and even better when he held my hands as we walked into my apartment.

Deb glare was the worst greeting ever but when she saw Chase's hand in mine,it slowly pulled into a smirk. Her face read four words.

Tell me all bitch!