It was dark outside when I woke up. I looked down and noticed that I was still in my uniform, I laid back and tried to remember what happened, then it all came flooding back to me. The face of the insane man came to my mind, the man who accused my father as a killer who killed his wife. Lastly, the near death experience; I shuddered at that thought.
Speaking of that, I looked, only to find the chair next to my bed empty. My heart sank a bit, and I am not going to lie; Jay must have left while I was sleeping, I wonder where he is right now and if his wound is okay, he should at least rest until he gets better. I have yet to thank him.
I tried to sit up from my bed, wincing at the sharp pain in my back. I unconsciously rubbed it while sitting up.
Looking around the room, my eyes landed on a sleeping figure on my spare bed..well two exactly. why haven't I realised before? I looked over at those two, Jay was lying facing the ceiling with his hands behind his head, lightly snoring while Arron was curled to Jay's side sleeping peacefully.
I smiled at that, they are so cute together and I had to resist the urge to snap a photo. I watched them for a while, creepy I know, but I have never see Arron get so close to a male adult; his impression of a male adult is ruined by our father when he became abusive and alcoholic. They look so much like father and son; though I doubt Jay is that old, maybe like siblings.
Being careful not to wake them, I slowly got off my bed, tip-toed downstairs while checking the time. Oh crap, It's 7:30pm already?! How long have I been sleeping? If dad was home, I surely would've gotten a real beating for sleeping through the time I was suppose to make dinner. I thought to myself, thanking the heavens for the absence of my father.
Quickly, I got to work and started cooking. I made dinner in hope of thanking Jay during the process, that's the least I can do, I don't think he wants to go to the hospital for his wounds, there must be a reason and I am not pushing it.
Pizza, Pin wheels, Mashed potatoes, Curry and also chicken soup. I also made mileshake and mudcake for dessert. After I finished making them, I checked the time to see that it's already 8:55pm. It amuses me how they had slept through the banging of the pots and pans while I cooked. I quickly set the tables up and maade my way upstairs.
"DINNER'S READY!" I shouted while making my way towards my bedroom. They were still sleeping when I walked in and were still in the same position as before.
"Come on lazy, get up, it's dinner time, aren't you guys hungry?" I asked them, while making my way over to the bed. Jay groaned, then rolled over while putting an arm on the sleeping Arron. Arron yawned and slowly opened his eyes, then frowned cutely at Jay's hand on him.
Arron wriggled and tried to get out of his hold, not succeeding one bit. I was surprised when Arron put his hand on Jay's face and tried to wake him up.
"Wake up, wake up!" Arron chanted while patting Jay's sleeping face with both hands.
Seeing that Jay had no response, Arron climbed on top of him and blew on his face, while unintentionally spraying Jay's face with his spit. I tried to hold in a laugh when Jay's eyes shot open, staring wide eyes at Arron.
"Ew, that's gross Arron." I laughed, unable to hold it in anymore.
Jay's eyes landed on me as I spoke, taking in my figure, and I suddenly felt self conscious. His intense eyes scanned me, and I averted my eyes away from him and looked around awkwardly. He snapped out of it and lifted Arron off him, sat up, then walked into the bathroom without giving me a second glance.
I heard the tap turn on once he walked in and I assume he was washing his face.
Confused by his sudden change of attitude, I walked over to Arron, hugging him.
"How did you sleep?" I asked him.
"Good!" He told me while smiling widely at me.
"That's nice, are you hungry?" I asked him.
" Yes! Can we eat ice cream please?" He asked me with a pleading face.
"Sorry darling, no ice cream for today." I told him and watched as his face dropped. "Aww, come on, I made milkshake." I whispered to him and he looked up at me, his face instantly changed to one of happy. The mood swing of kids really tend to surprise me at times.
Jay walked out of the bathroom with a smirk on his face.
"Jay, would you like to join us for dinner...?" I trailed off, feeling awkward because he was now staring at me.
"How's your back?" He asked me, as if he didn't hear my invitation.
"Oh yeah, it's getting better, and the pain is bearable." I told him, confused by how fast his attitude changed. He stared at me intensely for a few moments.
"Come here." He demanded, and motioned me to go over there. when I didn't move, he sighed and came over to me.
"Ah, what are you doing?" I was shocked when he picked me up and sat me on the bed.
"Lay on your stomach." He told me.
"Why?" I asked him, as I started to get annoyed by his attitude.
He didn't reply, instead he turned me gently so I was laying on my stomach. I turned to look at him, silently questioning what he was about to do.
I looked to see Arron staring at us.
I mentally face palmed myself, what would Arron think of this situation right now?
"Arron, go downstairs and play, I''ll come down straight away." I told, and he nodded his head an made his way out the door.
I was surprised when Jay chuckled, and I gave him an "Are-you-serious" look, but he just shook his head.
I yelped in surprise when I felt him started to massage my back. His skillful fingers relieved every tense muscle on my back, along with the pain and the ache that once was there.
"Does it hurt there?" He asked me while putting pressure on a certain spot on my back. I winced as he pressed it. "Sorry..." He apologised.
If I could turn around and see his face, damn it. Urgh, seriously Aiesha, you found a wounded guy in the forest, you brought him home and treated his wound without asking who he is. He saved you from a creepy insane man, and you invited him to dinner to thank him. And now he is massaging your back for you... Good job Aiesha, good Job. What are you getting yourself into?
I really don't get it, Even though he and I have only known each other for a few days, but why can I relax around him? Something in the back of my mind is telling me to trust this man.
Yep, I'm definitely going insane. I shook my head to clear the thoughts, good thing that dads not home, if he knows that I let a guy stay at our house.. A total stranger, I would be half dead by now, seriously.
Stop thinking Aiesha, nothing will change if you keep thinking about the unhappy things, why not enjoy the free massage, dad is somewhere in the world and Jay doesn't seem like a bad person.
" Um.. It's okay? I should be the one to apologise."
" When did I apologise?" I could tell by his tone that he was smirking.
" Ah...um..I was..that.." I stuttered, trying to search for words to say.
I turned my whole body around so that I was glaring at him, but that only made his smirk become bigger. He looked at me with amusement clearly in his eyes.
I pushed his hands away and sat up, sitting cross legged on the bed. Annoyed.
" Thanks, I'm soooo much better now." I said sarcastically while poking my tongue out at him.
He raised his eyebrows at me in amusement, still not uttering a word. I stared him for a few moments, I know it's rude to stare, but hey, he's staring at me, so why not? I studied his face, and to say that he's handsome was an understatement, he was beyond gorgeous. His strong features, his beautiful eyes, those pink soft lips.
How is someone so beautiful be from this planet? It makes me want to find out more about him, the voice behind my head is urging me to know more about him, to understand him, to ask him questions about himself. I know, it sounds creepy but I somehow feel that way. Like him and I have a connection. I don't understand and I am itching to know if his shoulder is okay.
" Jay..." He snapped out from staring at me as soon as I called his name and focused on what I'm about to say.
" Hows your shoulder?" I asked him, actually quiet concerned. I watched as his face changed from being focused to breaking out into a smirk.
" Are you worried about me?" He asked me, still smirking.
" Jerk" I muttered under my breath.
" I heard that." He said as he made his way out of my bedroom door.
" Thanks for the dinner" he waved me off and ducked out the door before I threw a pillow at him.
I stared at the space where he was seconds ago, dumbfounded.
"Come down Aieshaaa" Arron called from downstairs, snapping me out of my staring.
I quickly got off my bed and made my way downstairs, well I guess it's question time.