She looks like fun

Chapter 23

The next day was Thursday, and as we planned I was waiting for Claudiu to pick me up and go grocery shopping.

"Hey guys!" I said as I enter the car. Claudiu on the driver's side, Ana, Maria and Edy in the back. He had his sunglasses on, both hands on the steering wheel and I couldn't help but stare for some seconds before I broke the silence again, glancing at the three in the backseat.

"How long are we staying for?"
"Like 5 days. Mister writer's block needs some inspiration and we found a really cool cabin. Bet you would like it." Said Ana from the middle seat poking Claudiu's shoulder multiple times.
"Stop or I'll get in a car crash because of you." He said glancing at her from the rear view mirror. She raised her hands defeated and rolled her eyes.

"Aw, you punched me with your elbow, you daft!" Exclaimed Edy.
"Using my slang now aren't we?" Said Ana sarcastically. "Sorry." She said shortly after.
"Can you turn the A/C on? I'm fucking sweating my balls out here." Said Maria pouting.
"Can you turn it for me, please." Said Claudiu catching a glance at me. I nodded and turned on the A/C on the coldest setting.

"Why did we let her stay in the middle?" Asked Edy pointing towards Ana who was trying to connect her Spotify on the radio.
Ana raised her gaze from her phone and cocked one eyebrow at Edy opening her mouth to say something but getting interrupted.
"We're here." Said Claudiu turning off the engine and leaving the car.
"Fucking finally." Exhaled Maria leaving the car too.

"Are they always like that?" I asked Claudiu pointing with my chin at Ana pushing a cart in form of a car with Edy in it.
"Like two fucking kids? Yes." He said with a chuckle.
"No, like fighting over nothing." I said giggling with him.
"Oh, nah. Ana wanted to drive but Edy said she can't drive, then Ana called him a cunt and challenged him at a game of rock, paper, scissors, shot, and she obviously lost and she had to stay in the middle on the backseat. Long story." He rambled. I couldn't help but laugh too imagining the scene. They're still the same kids like I remember them to be.

We were in the drinks section. Maria was leaning on the cart watching something on the phone with maximum volume, Ana was probably at the sweets section, Edy and Claudiu were debating on which wine they should buy and I was googling how to make some cocktails. At some point Maria left and came back with Ana caring a six-pack of redbull and lots of jelly bags.

"What are you doing with these?" Asked Claudiu massaging his temples in frustration.
"You will see." Said Ana winking at him.
""It can't be worse than your driving." Mumbled Edy quietly but loud enough for us to hear. Maria huffed a laugh while I tried to keep mine but failed tragically.
"Very funny. At least my license didn't get suspended." Ana argued back.
"It was not my fault, ok?"
"Ok guys can we calm down?" I said interrupting whatever Ana had to say next. They sighed and walked to the cash registers.

"I love to see them argue, they're like toddlers." Said Maria handing me a bag of chips to put in the bag. I laughed with her.
"Same." I answered shortly through laughter.

Entering my apartment I left my bag on the floor and threw myself on the couch groaning when I remembered I had to pack my suitcase for the next 5 days. I threw everything you could expect in that suitcase. I smiled proudly when I finally closed it and went to take a well deserved shower.

I really needed a holiday, it's not like I work a lot to be tired but I needed to change my environment even for some days if not permanently, and the fact that I was with people I actually liked was heartwarming. Usually I would go on holidays with Matty's friends and colleagues. Don't get me wrong I like them but I couldn't fit in with their "rockstar-energy".

Collapsing on the bed I fell asleep almost instantly thinking about the following days and what could they bring.

The next morning I woke up from the annoying tone of my alarm clock. Slapping it shut I dragged myself to the bathroom and did my makeup quickly. Right after I finished my door bell rang. Jogging to the door I was secretly hoping for one face to see after that door.

"Morning glory!" Said Claudiu smiling softly at me and looking down my body when I realized I was only in my night gown. And when I say only I mean it.
"Sorry." I mumbled embarrassed feeling my cheeks burn.
"For what? Did I catch you off guard?" He asked playfully.
"Well, kinda. Come in." I said and opened the door widely for him jogging to my bedroom to get changed.

After I changed in a pair on jeans and a basic white tee I left the bedroom making my way to the kitchen.

"Sorry for that again." I said embarrassed still redder than blood.
"You don't have to be sorry. I should apologize for coming unannounced. Nice place you've got here." Said Claudiu with a cup of coffee in hand. "Want some?" He asked turning around after I nodded at him. I thanked him after handing me my cup and sat at the kitchen stool.
"Where are the others?" I asked.
"We're gonna meet them there. Thank god, I couldn't make it a whole road trip with them in the back." He said laughing along with me.

After drinking our coffees I got up and went to gather my stuff.
"Let's go."

The trip was peaceful. Soft music playing in the background and Claudiu's voice humming some lyrics. The sun was kissing my skin as he drove on the highway, his sunglasses hanging loose on his nose and his biceps slightly tensing while making a turn.

As the woods were coming in view I knew the peace was coming to an end. The cabin was rather big, with large windows and a car parked in front of it. They didn't lie when they said it was in the middle of nowhere.

"Took you some time." We were greeted by Maria who opened the door for us.
"We arrived in time, you are like some dads scared to loose their flight." Claudiu responded her while carrying the luggages inside.
"Where are the others?" I asked admiring the inside. A small hallway leading to a large living room with a big black leather sofa in the middle, big windows exposing the back terrace. A big fireplace and a jacuzzi. Nice.