ASTRAI huffed in an annoyance as I marched my way to my unit. He really isn’t thinking straight when he made that announcement to Sally Shelby! I’m sure the fans and everyone else are laughing at us right now! And I’m sure my management would be mad about this news. I’m betting they’ll be ringing my phone in less than twenty four hours to confirm all of these from me.I showered quickly when I got to my room and plopped down on my bed grumpily. This is our last day in Paris ‘cause we’re moving to London tomorrow. We haven’t decided just yet how long we’ll be staying in there but it’s already in talk and suggestion that Greece is our next destination. Preferably in Santorini.I was on the verge of falling asleep when my phone pinged beside my pillow. I groaned in annoyance thinking it was Sirius but then replaced by a tiny smile when I saw Lee’s contact number on my lock screen.Lee:Hey! How is it going? Enjoying Louvre?My lips slightly pursed to stifle my smile. My fingers quickly
ASTRA (part 2)Since it was an open home, I could perfectly see from the living room the way Lee is moving expertly in his kitchen. He was wearing a black apron while standing in front of the stove and mixing something in a white casserole. I lick my lower lip and sighed dreamily at the delicious aroma of the food scattering all over the house. My stomach is beginning to grumble and my tongue is salivating in excitement! I can't wait to have a taste of his cooking! He is such a boyfriend material but sadly, he's not for me. Long distance relationship isn't my thing...I grabbed my phone when boredom finally struck me. I turned it off earlier so I won't be bothered by Sirius. Well, I still wish him a nice dinner for tonight even though he's been annoying to me for this day.I saw a few missed calls from him. I grinned naughtily when I thought of something!I aimed my phone at the kitchen where Lee is cooking silently and took a quick picture of it. I sent it to Sirius, giggling and pr
SIRIUS“Stupid girl!” I grumbled under my breathe as I continuously walk around the streets of Paris without any direction. Just looking around hoping to stumble into them in these many restaurants all over the famous city of love.“I’m really gonna drag her back to the hotel using her hair once I see them!”I tried ringing her phone once again but it really is no use since she turned it off! So much for her telling me that her management isn’t allowing her to date for the mean time and yet here she is, out in the middle of the night meeting up with a stranger we barely know! That man could’ve been a freaking weirdo!I looked around left and right, squinting my eyes carefully at every food pub to make sure I won’t skip or miss them from all these crowds of lovers. My stomach is already grumbling in hunger but I couldn’t give in to its wish right now, not until I find her!After some time, my phone vibrated in my hand and I nearly jumped in sheer happiness when I saw Astra’s name on m
ASTRAI woke up feeling anxious and scared to open my eyes. I was scared to know and confirm that Lee succeeded with his vile plan against me. That he managed to bruise and ruin my womanhood. And that I know that it would scar me forever.But then, my surrounding felt peaceful and warm. I feel fully clothed under the thick sheet of comforters. And somehow, I could smell the familiarity of the blanket and pillows all over me. It smells like... the ones in my hotel room?Or I was just imagining things, hoping to wake up in my bed and pretend that all of those were just mere nightmares. But it felt real! It is real! Even when I hope it is not...Bravely, I finally took the courage to open an eye out. My forehead immediately creased seeing the familiar white ceiling and diamond chandelier above me. And then I closed my eye. Pressed them shut tightly, then opened them both to confirm what I was seeing.I'm back in my room?!I sat on the bed and looked around my surrounding, taking my time
ASTRA"Why don't we, uh..." I looked away from the airplane window and shifted my gaze to Sirius beside me. He was scratching the back of his head and smiling awkwardly at me."What? Are you saying something?" I asked with knitted brows."Well, uh... I'd like to suggest that," he cleared his throat and gulped. "Why don't we just rent the same room? I-I don't see the point of renting separately when we're also staying at one room all the time. I think it's a waste of money."I blinked a few times and think..."Hmm... you're right. Fine, let's stay together in one room. Have you searched for any hotel we can book at?""Y-yeah! I spotted one in Camden. I already called this morning for a reservation and thankfully they still have a vacant room. You know that city is very famous in London so we're still lucky I got us one.""Oh! Camden!" I chirped in excitement. "I've heard it's a fun and lively neighborhood. Good choice, Siri. Can't wait for this plane to land.""Well... I think we're v
ASTRAI plopped down on the hotel mattress as soon as we got inside the room. It's a double bed room and way more spacious than the ones we got in Paris. There's even a tiny kitchen on the right side of the room and a wide veranda on the left, overlooking the fun city of Camden and the markets lined up in the streets.A smile made its way to my lips. "Already liking it more than Paris. I'd love to walk downstairs tonight.""Uh-huh. It's one-thirty. Aren't you hungry? We haven't eaten lunch yet.""So call for room service."Sirius walked towards me, holding onto the sides of his waist with a stern expression. "They don't offer that here. It's self service Miss Ma'am. They have a cafeteria downstairs.""Oh! That sucks," I frowned. "Well then, I'll just change and maybe freshen up a bit then we'll head down for lunch.""Okay. Just meet me downstairs."I nodded shortly before hurrying to open my luggage and stepping inside the bathroom. The main door closed loudly and I began stripping o
32SIRIUSMy lips pursed tightly, trying to stifle my smile as I browse through the photos I took of Astra inside the car. She looks cute and charming! And that’s all thanks to me. I know all of her best angles so I’m taking all of the credits, even when I know she’ll be cursing me non stop once she find out all of these thoughts in my head.I keep away the camera and and stepped up in line, facing the all smiles cashier that is waiting for my order.“Good day, Sir! What can I get you for today?”“Well, uh…” I stared at the menu for a few minutes and contemplate which ones would Astra want for lunch. She’s not a picky eater so I guess a fried chicken would do, right? “I’d have the fried chicken meal and the pepper steak. Also, two cups of mashed potatoes and two slices of apple pie.”“Great!” the woman recited my order for confirmation and I nodded when I heard the right meal. “That’ll be twenty one bucks in total.”I stash my hand inside the pockets of my jeans and froze when I could
ASTRA I tied my hair in a high ponytail and grabbed my wallet before finally stepping out of the hotel room. I feel kinda nervous as I began gathering witty remarks in my head in case Sirius brings up the mess I just did some moments ago. I got in the ground floor in a few seconds and asked a patrolling guard for the direction to the cafeteria. He politely pointed the left hallway to me and I muttered a curt thanks to him before heading towards that direction. Immediately, I spotted Sirius from the glass wall of the cafeteria, seated just near the entrance. He found my eyes as well and he frowned deeply as his head tilted, as if telling me to walk faster and sit already ‘cause he’s already famish from the merely hour long flight. “Oh! Pepper steak-” “Ah-uh!” He stopped me and pushed the chicken meal towards me as soon as I settled in on the chair in front of him. I frowned in annoyance. “Why would you buy me this? This chicken looks so dry! You could’ve gotten the steak for both