Chapter 4

Chapter 4 

Alexis

I don't know what it is about hospitals that wear me out to the point of hitting lights out. It's not the horrible food that they give me or the sometimes friendly staff the med's are a given , however my energy takes a dip when I come back home from the hospital. Maybe I didn't protect myself properly energy shielding wise or perhaps I'm too sensitive and with the ocean nearby and a full moon that has already risen I'm twice as sensitive as before. I was just happy to be out of the hospital. Bryan had texted me asking; if I was fine and if I needed more time off to recover from the fall , I told him I was fine and that I wanted to come back to work. He replied with a smiley face and a heart emoji saying; I should get well soon and he can't wait to see me . The office was not the same without me.

My body started switching on and I felt better than I did the day before . Aaron's beach house was humungous ,the bed I was sleeping in was huge . I all of the sudden felt like a princess waiting for my servants to appear at any moment offering me breakfast in bed . I stopped daydreaming when I looked across and saw Aaron fast asleep next to me and the digital clock on the wall reminding me that it was five in the morning . My bags were at the far end of the room and the bathroom was a safe distance away . As soon as I got cleaned up and changed into a pair of dark blue jeans and grey hoody, I grabbed my phone and made my way downstairs to what I assumed was the kitchen. I was really hungry so I made breakfast there were no ingredients for a proper English breakfast , so I made a South African breakfast minus the bacon ,and oh I also made blue berry pancakes and syrup on the side with strawberries . If this PA gig doesn't work , I think I'll take up being a chef . I've known how to cook since I was a kid why not use my skills . As soon as I was done cleaning up while I was eating I felt my phone vibrated and picked it up .

" Bryan?"

" Hey Ali where on earth are you? I went to the hotel to surprise you but they said you checked out ."

" I am at a beach house Mr Brooks offered to take care of me while I recover . I was in the hospital. "

"I'm on my way to the beach house Ali. Aaron didn't touch you inappropriately did he?"

I flashed back to the week and couple of days and the two maybe three times Aaron kissed me . Just thinking about him made me week at the knees if not uncomfortably soaked or suffering from a minor case of blue bean. I like Aaron ... I am in trouble.

" No Bryan he has been the perfect gentleman . " 

I could hear a bit of rattling on the other end and I knew he was in his car on the way .

" You sound tired,"

" I am okay Bryan."

" It hasn't been the same without you. I lost it at the temp because she messed up my appointments ."

" Bryan I was a temp before you decided to hire me. I messed up more than once but you gave me a shot. "

"She tried to make moves on me as in give me head in the office. I don't know who the heck told her that she needs to stoop so low to get ahead. I reported what happened to Human Resources on the same day."

" Wow that's hectic . What happened to Mia ? "

" Well she likes Aaron but he broke up with her after she was mean to her son. It wasn't the only incident . "

" I can imagine what David went through, Mia wasn't nice to me either when you were dating . She went as far as racially abusing me and insulting my intelligence. "

" I'm sorry about that . You are my favorite girl." 

" You are the best boss ever."

" Ha ha flattery."

" It works all the time with you."

I all of the sudden had a feeling that I wasn't alone . I was a guest after all so I was expecting anything. I had made breakfast and it was already seven in the morning . I knew who was watching me because he always had an energy about him. I turned around only to lay eyes on a beautiful beast . I hadn't seen it before but now I did .He was; tall , dark ,deliciously handsome , muscular and easy on the eye .I think I was actually right he was a replica of Orion the Greek god . I snapped out of my moment of awe and admiration when Bryan continued to talk. My throat was already dry and I was already suffering from a mild case of blue bean. I was sitting on one of the kitchen bar chairs , and without hesitation I crossed my legs and looked outside the window at the ocean.

" You're lucky Aaron was around ."

"I'm thankful. I have to go ."

" See you in a bit." 

"cool beans." 

As soon as I hung up another call came through and it was the last person I needed a call from. I looked up and Aaron was helping himself to the breakfast I made , with a cup of coffee in one hand. I still felt like he was hovering but I answered the call. My throat was dry and my voce went all raspy .

" Hey Tommy."

" Hey Ali are you good ?"

" I'm okay thanks T."

"You sound tired did I catch you at a bad time?"

I was about to answer when I heard something bang on the table and Aaron charging towards me from the kitchen Island .

" Yes can I call you back ?"

" okay angel ."

By the time II put my phone down Aaron was sitting on the chair next to me . He proceeded to turn my chair around to face him and I looked at him impassively . I didn't know what to say but he was looking at me clearly angry.

" Good morning Aaron ."

"It was good until I woke up and found you talking to Tommy. "

I took a deep breath and loc

ked eyes with him.

" I made all three of you breakfast to say ; thank you..."

I still had my legs crossed and my tummy started to rumble.

" Much appreciated. Who were you talking with before Tom?"

" Bryan. He is on his way . why aren't you wearing any shirt ?"

Oh no why did I ask such a stupid question he probably thinks I'm weird. Aaron placed his hand on my cheek and it felt damp. Indicating either a panic attack or anxiety . 

" I woke up and you weren't there . I panicked. I looked for you and when I found you ... I .... I "

I locked eyes with Aaron again and they reflected sadness . He stood up and I stood up and looked at him. Without hesitation I gave him a hug . He felt slick with what I suspected was his own sweat. I leaned into his neck and he smelt musky. He leaned into me and hugged me tighter.

" I'm sorry Aaron. I am so sorry."

He leaned back to look at me as if he was dreaming. I now remembered who Aaron was... he has gone through hell and waking up without me when he went to sleep with me must have triggered something , he hasn't opened up to me.

" Lexi ... I like you a lot and I don't know what Si did but he should have never let you go. Please reconsider just being in a relationship with me. "

I placed my hands on his wrists and shook my head. I was analyzing everything that had happened. I wanted to take the leap but I couldn't.

" I don't want anything to do with you if you are going to compare me to someone who's gone . I like you too yes but; you need to heal and let go of Laura properly. "

I stood on my toes and gave him a kiss on his cheek . I took my phone and ran back upstairs into Aarons bedroom ; I was headed to the bathroom when I was stopped by Aarons frame stalking towards me . I walked into the vanity room and closed the door hoping he will get the hint that he wasn't going to feature in my future but on the other hand I wanted him so bad. It felt as if something was drawing me to him and I couldn't repel against the pull . I sat on the bench taking deep breaths to calm down because ; I was turned on and afraid at the same time . A moment later I heard the door close and lock. I looked up and I saw Aaron.

" Lexi ."

"Aaron ."

I looked down on the carpet not wanting to meet his eyes because they would make me weak at the knees . I saw him for who he was not what he was. He was a broken man in pain. Pain I somehow understood and remedy. Why did he pick me?

" Alexis look at me ..."

"No."

"fine."

Aaron continued to walk towards me until he made it to the bench . He sat next to me and lifted my chin up to look at him. His eyes gave him away and I knew in my heart that I was in way too deep. Before I could open my mouth to protest he kissed me gently and I kissed him back . I didn't want to stop and I gave him back as much as he took . Before I knew it my clothes were on the floor and I had my legs wrapped around his waist. I could feel his hard on . He was as turned on as I was. When I pulled back for air Aaron kissed me harder with more hunger and intent to finish what he started . I wanted him as badly as he wanted me but it was too soon . My body was doing the opposite of what my head was saying .

" Aaron no we can't ." 

Aaron pinned me against the wall held on my thighs and reluctantly pulled away.

" We can baby. I know you feel what I feel and it scares you. I chose you regardless. I was crazy enough to stalk you . I know Bryan would flip because you're like his baby sister but once I claim you ; you are mine for keeps. Will you be my girl?" 

Before I could answer we both heard a knock on the door .

" Daddy; open up . We need to talk ."

I took a deep breath and went all quiet. Aaron nuzzled my neck and slowly placed me down . 

" Dave just give me a couple of minutes buddy. Breakfast is ready . Alexis made all of us breakfast..."

" where is she ?"

" She's lost somewhere in the house as soon as I find her we'll come join you okay bud."

" cool."

As soon as I heard the main bedroom door close I started getting dressed .My hair was messy and I felt bad for what almost happened . As soon as my head peaked out my hoody ; Aaron kissed me again and looked at me with affection and love in his eyes.

" That was too close. "

" This conversation isn't over ."

" Why stalk me when you could have come to me and asked me."

" I love to hover. It's much more fun "

" Hmm. I will wait for you outside, go take a shower ."

" I took one last night ."

"Go ... " 

I pointed to the raindrop shower.

" Bossy ... I like that ."

"I'll keep that in mind ."

" I messed up your hair ."

" I know I'll fix it. Now get your sexy ass in the shower ."

" Pity you can't join me."

I walked to the door and unlocked it . I smiled at Aaron and he smiled back. The difference about his smile and many other smiles I received before was that his smile reached his eyes. I walked out and closed the door. My ballerina bun was messed up so I redid my hair only this time I did a coiled bun. I remembered the reason I wanted to go home earlier. I wanted to change my weave and go natural . My hair was chocolate brown. By the time I was finished Aaron was done and he was wearing his white long sleeve polo cotton golf shirt with dark blue jeans. His hair was unruly and wild and his floppy curls framed his face perfectly. We both took a moment to drink each other in and acknowledge what had happened. I was about to speak when Dave opened the door looking worried.

" Dad you're really acting weird . If I didn't know better I'd say; you are making up Alexis . Uncle Bryan is downstairs with Aunty Mary. When she shows up I will tell her about the goofy smile that spreads on your face when you talk about her."

Aaron laughed and David gave him a confused look .

"Buggy say Hi to Lexi ."

I looked at a mini replica of Aaron and smiled .I waved at him and he smiled and waved back at me.

" Good morning Alexis ." 

I walked to where he was and stretched out my hand .

" Morning David it's a pleasure to meet you. "

Instead of getting a handshake I unexpectedly got a hug.

I looked at Aaron all confused and he cracked a smile.

" I remember you . You helped me the other day."

When David pulled back he smiled at me and then his father and spoke;

" Breakfast time Dave lets go now before it gets too cold ."

" Yes dad."

I followed both of them downstairs and when we made it downstairs I was met by a worried Bryan who stopped his conversation with a female version of Aaron to come give me a hug . I hugged him back and he kissed my forehead and he looked at me .

" Ali you scared me."

"Ryan I'm okay..." We were interrupted by Aaron when he cleared his throat.

" Breakfast is getting cold."

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