Mia’s POV
As he promised, we did everything I wanted. We played video games till lunch. It was so much fun. At the beginning we kept losing to each other bit as the level got harder, we both lost in the game. We kept laughing until our stomach start to hurt.
During lunch, Damien cooked us steak with mash potato. I gotta say, he’s a quite the cook. After our lunch, we thought of just watching movies. The entire afternoon we spent on watching transformers. (Don’t judge)
I don’t know how the day went by so fast but it went in a blur. We ordered some pizza for the night. We just talked and laughed as we ate our pizza.
I learned so much about him. When he was in high school, he was a rugby player. He was a mommy’s boy when he was young. That was until he was 10 years old. His mother passed away when he was 10 years old.
I was so sorry for him. He turned cold after that. Until today. His favourite color is navy blue, his favourite hobby is going to the gym and favourite food is pot roast. I learnt so much about. So did he,
All the while I was talking to him, I felt like I was talking to a kid who was telling his mum what he likes. It was fascinating to hear him talk.
After the dinner, we just when to the backyard and went for a small stroll. I was telling him about my favourite flowers when I saw the flowers in the garden, and what they represented. He was listening to what I was saying carefully.
It was such a nice day. A day I would never forget. I am so grateful for today. I would never forget today. I don’t think I can forget it even if I want to.
Soon I was feeling sleepy. “Are you tired?” he asked me. I just yawned and nodded my head. He just chuckled and lead me back inside.
We head back to our room, and got changed into our pyjamas. He was just wearing sweats and a tank top. While I, wore PJ shorts and shirt.
We both head to sleep. The exhaustion start to hit me like a train wreck. Before I could sleep, “What time will you be leaving?” I asked as I played with my fingers.
He made me look at him. “around 4am.” he said as I see sadness in his eyes. I just nodded my head at him. He rubbed my cheeks softly. He took in a deep breathe. “I love you.” he said. I just stared at him not knowing what to say.
I liked him. I know that. But do I really love him? Even if I did, I don’t want to tell him that before I know for sure.
“I understand. I don’t want to pressure you to tell me that.” he said with understanding. “Thank you.” I said as I went to sleep.
The next morning I wake up to see I was alone in the bed. I looked around and saw a note.
Sorry I left without telling.
I didn’t want to wake you up.
You looked tired.
I will come back soon.
I promise.
You can call me anytime you want.
I’m gonna miss you.
I love you so much.
This literally melt my heart. I don’t know what to say. I placed the note carefully into my jewellery box and left to shower.
It was a Sunday. I didn’t know what to do. I saw Mary downstairs and was surprised. “Damien told me you weren’t in the weekends.”
“Oh that my dear, he called me to come in since he went overseas.” she told me. “Oh” is all I told. She gave me some breakfast. Once I ate my breakfast, I decided to go to the library.
I started going around and thinking of a book to read. I managed gather a few books. I carried them and went to the couch that was near the fire place and started to read them.
After about few hours of reading them, I started to drift off to sleep. At around 3pm, I woke up. I realised I was sleeping for an hour or so. I kept the books aside and went down.
I saw Mary cleaning the living room. When I offered to help, she declined. I was starting to get bored. I called Ash immediately.
“Hey Ash.”
“Hey you. What’s up?”
“Nothin. You wanna hang out? Lets play basketball maybe?” I asked me. He immediately said yes. I put down the phone and went to get ready.
I wore a black sports legging with a sports, a loose tank top with Nike shoes. I informed Mary and went to meet Ash.
We met in the basketball court. He brought along his basketball. We started to play a game.
After along hours of play, we were exhausted. It was around 7pm and we decided to head back. Ash dropped me back home.
I said a quick goodbye and went inside. When I went inside I saw Mary. “Hey Mary.” I greeted her. She smiled back at her. I quickly went back to our bedroom and showered.
After feeling refreshed, I went down. I smelled food and got so excited. I rushed down to see, Mary in the kitchen.
“Hey Mary. What’s for dinner?” I asked excitedly asked her. She smiled as she placed a plate of spaghetti. My mouth water at that. She just chuckled at my behaviour.
I devoured the food. Once I was done, I went to wash my plate when Mary insisted she’ll wash them. While she was washing them, we just talked about random. She told me how Damien was such a quiet boy when he was younger.
She also told me he was the most smartest kid she ever saw. “I was always scared that the boy was never gonna let anyone in. He was so closed off. But when I saw him with you, all the fear scurried away. Thank you so much dear for giving the boy a chance.”
she said as she holds my hands. “Please don’t thank me. Thank you for taking care of Damien. I wouldn’t know what would have happen to him if not for you. You were the mother figure in his life.”
I said as I thanked her. She nodded her head and mouthed a quiet welcome. Once she was done with everything she head back to her house.
I decided to call Damien. I went up to my room and picked up my phone. I dialled his number and called him. I was waiting for him to pick up. It kept dialling but he never pick up.
When I was about to put down, he finally pick up.
“Hey love,” he said once he picked up. I blushed from the endearment. “Hey.” I said softly as I blushed. Knowing it, he started to chuckled.
“I’m sorry I didn’t call you earlier. I was quite busy in here. I’m trying to finish everything fast here, so that I come back fast.” he said.
“Its ok. I understand.” I said back understanding. “So what how was your day.” he asked me.
So I went on what about what happened and how I spent my day. He was listening to me attentively. We each shared about our events that we did today.
I didn’t know why but I was interested about him and his life. I wanted to know more about him. The real him.
After an hour or so, we both felt exhausted. “Goodnight.” I said to him.
“Goodnight love, I love you.” he said and hang up. I really wished I could tell him that. But something is just stopping me from saying it.
With that thought, I went to sleep.