TWENTY FOUR

Carlos opened his eyes the next day, he turned to the side on the bed but only to meet an empty sheet. He jerked up immediately, his eyes scanning the whole room. When there was no sign of who he wanted to see, he jumped out of the bed, picked up his jeans from the floor and hastily put it on. He opened the bathroom door but it was empty and he left the room almost immediately.

"Elaine?" He called as he walked into the living room, his heart was in his throat. Did he say something else last night? Why did she leave him then?

He heard a clanking sound coming from the kitchen, he quickly changed his direction to the kitchen and when he got there, he saw the figure he so longs to see. A smile graced his lips and he tiptoed quietly to her and hugged her from behind.

Elaine shrieked, dropping the pot cover she was holding with a clanking sound. Carlos chuckled and nuzzle his face on her neck, his breath teasing her skin, his lips placed a soft kiss on her neck and he watched wit