🌠Ambivalence (BWWM)🌠

CHAPTER 7: OH GOD!

The rest of the weekend flew by quickly. I stayed in my room mostly, so I could finish up some documents on my computer. The fashion show was only a few months away, and I needed to be on track with everything.

When I woke up Monday morning, I felt refreshed. I got up to take a shower when I heard movements in the hallway. I placed my ear on the door and I listened. My heart jumped when I heard a small knock on the door. I bit my bottom lip in order for me not to scream, and then I waited and heard feet shuffling away. I took a deep breath before I opened the door. My eyes landed on the trinkets down below and my breath caught in my chest. There was a light-brown teddy bear wearing a red bow. It was almost as tall as me. A box of chocolates lay perfectly in a heart-shaped box next to a well-put-together bouquet of Lilacs. There was a huge white box with a red bow. I looked up and down the hallway to see if I saw anybody, but I didn't.

I hurriedly moved the items inside. I flung the bear on my bed and a noticed a tiny envelope fell from it I didn't see before. So, I set the big box on my office table along with the chocolate and Lilac. I grabbed the letter, and I hesitated to read it. A blue silk ribbon was wrapped around it, and the paper itself smelled lovely, like men's cologne.

With nervous fingers, I undid the ribbon and with clammy hands I unfolded it. My throat was dry as I read it.

Dear Dionnah,

I do not know what kind of spell you've cast on me. But the moment I saw you walking towards me on that fated night, I knew you were made for me and I for you. The other night when we kissed, yes, I said we because you kissed me back with the same feverish need that I have in my heart for you. That kiss moved something deep inside me, and now I don't want to kiss anyone else. I woke up the morning after our kiss starving to see you, but you kept yourself locked up inside your room. I wanted to knock on your door on a few occasions, but Danielle said you were preparing some work documents for your fashion show that's coming up, so I refrained from disturbing you. But if you wish to kiss me again, as much as I am dying to taste those lips of yours again, meet me tonight out in the rose gardens at midnight. I will wait with bated breath. But meanwhile, I leave you with the finest box of chocolates that are supposed to be the sweetest in the world. However after tasting your lips, nothing is sweeter. The stuffed animal was a gift from my mother when I was 8 years old. She said I should hug it whenever I missed her. She died of cancer a few months after she gifted me with it. I want you to have it now and hug it every time you feel lonely. I heard you crying in your room last night and it broke my heart. I don't know who this Derick is, but you damned him to hell so many times last night I wanted to break his jaw. The box with the bow is something I know you will love. I will let you open that and see for yourself what's inside and as for the Lilacs, I kind of stalked your Facebook profile and saw where you said they were your favourites. So, I ordered a bouquet because I think you are beautiful.

Yours Truly,
Michael xoxo

I must have read the letter a thousand times. Was this guy for real? Who told him he had permission to pull on my heart string like that? But it moved me, no man has ever written me a love letter before. Well, was this a love letter? I wasn't certain, but he mentioned our kiss around a dozen times. I felt my cheeks getting hot. I fell back on the bed, cuddling the letter to my chest. I was grinning like that was the only position my mouth could do. I kissed the bear on its nose. It was so cute. I cleared my throat at my silliness, and then I moved to put the bouquet in a vase.

My eyes caught the price tag, "$800?" My eyes almost popped out of my head. I filled the vase with some water and sat them in there, anyway. Then I opened the box of chocolates and popped one into my mouth. The rich goodness melted like silk on my tongue. I caught myself humming to the deliciousness of the caramel delight. I checked the label to see what brand chocolates it was, and it said it came from Sweden. I googled it and again, the price knocked me in the back of the head. "$3000. Is this man serious?" Well, he was a billionaire. I popped another in my mouth and I swear it was like my mouth was having an orgasm, if that was even possible.