DIANA
Nightmares!
I know I woke up due to a bad dream yet I couldn't remember exactly what it is. My heart was pounding fast and sweats are all over my forehead. Without any idea, I was shivering in fear.
It's just one of those nightmares I had before. Nightmares I couldn't even remember but an image of my phoenix hairpin was a part of it. I just couldn't tell how it became my nightmare.
I sat on the edge of the bed and glance outside the window. Ah, It's morning! looks like Sarah was long awake since I didn't find her beside me. I fixed the bed and placed the sheets back to the cabinet since we won't be staying in this house for another day.
After making sure that the room is clean, I took my stuffs and went down to where everybody was. then I found Asher and Lemuel preparing the breakfast.
"Where's Sarah?" I asked as soon as I laid my stuffs to where their things are. I'm sure we will set out after eating.
"She's…. there." I followed Lemuel's mouth that pointed where the girl is. She had just step inside the house with Liam. I suddenly met Liam's gaze but I shift my eyes towards Asher when he released an accomplished sigh.
"Let's eat!" Asher proudly laid the meat before us. Meat? Where did they get it? I was curious but I didn't ask further.
"Whoa! It looks delicious!" Sarah gawked while staring at the food in front of us. I sat beside her and smiled.
"I didn't know you're a good cook, huh. Ah, your future wife is sure lucky." I blurted.
"Of course!" Asher was so proud but Lemuel hissed.
"As far as I know, you did the hunting but I did the cooking." Lemuel leiterate.
"Oh, I should be saying it to you then." I laugh but I was quick to notice how Lemuel looked at the lady beside me. Ooppss… I can smell a budding romance here! I giggled.
Liam sat opposite me. Then after gracing the food, we started to dig in.
"What happen to your lips?" I suddenly heard the little girl voiced her curiosity. My lips? what's with my lips?
Her loud question got the men's attention therefore they all looked at me with suspicion. "What?" I asked.
"How did you end up wounding your lip?" she added. Suddenly I jerked up when I remember what happened last night. I unknowingly glanced at Liam who stared back at me—blankly.
The kiss! My eyes widened.
Their eyes were on me and I could feel my cheeks burning. Caught off guard! "I…." I accidentally stared at Liam once again then to the men sitting opposite me. And Liam is giving me a creep face that says he totally couldn't remember what he did last night.
I fake a smile. "I fell on my bed last night." it was lame but that was the first thing that hit my mind. I know it didn't convince them but I tried my best to act naturally.
**The others mounted on their own horses while I was having some doubts riding with Liam. I can't forget what happen last night.
"Aren't you coming?" he looked at me in the eyes. Dang it! shall I just forget all about it since I was the only one affected? Geeze, this is completely unfair. I pouted as I mounted the horse and sat behind him.
"Hold tight."
"K." I rolled my eyes in annoyance. This is totally unfair!
We continued our journey. Good thing Asher and Lemuel are with us. They've been telling stories and had been cracking jokes and we all laughed at them. Lemuel for one has a lot of funny stories that I couldn't help but laugh my heart out.
From silent smiles to loud cries… Yeah, I did all that and I didn't even care if Liam is being bothered by it. but since he was not complaining, I didn't have to stop. I could hear him chuckle at times but he's been rolling his eyes most of the times. I can't blame him since Asher's entries were sometimes out of the world and not funny at all. I just laughed because of his facial reaction.
It was a good distraction since I didn't even notice that we have already arrived at the said Region.
"Rouen." I heard Liam groaned for a split second and Asher glancing at him with worry.
"Are you okay?" I worriedly asked. He only hummed in response.
We had to pass through some guards checking on the people's belongings before they enter the Region. we fall in line just like the others but I was startled when Liam took his scarf and wrapped my head with it. he made sure to cover my hair as well as a part of my face, revealing my eyes alone.
"Stay with me and just go with the flow." Liam fixed the scarf covering my face. Our face was only an inch away and I could feel my cheeks burning. Moreover, my heart skipped a beat when he suddenly held my hand.
I couldn't say a word. I was muted by the pounding of my heart when I felt his warmth touch. this is the very first time that he held my hand with such…care?
I smirked within me but my eyes didn't fail to show my feelings. I didn't know I was smiling and wiggling a little. But no one's looking. Phew!
"Are you okay?" He stopped on his track and looked at me in the eyes. I jolted and nodded in response.
"H-hey… do we have to hold hands together?"
"Shhh…" he silenced me. "Just follow me for now." he whispered.
I didn't ask further since we are approaching the guards. He pulled me closer as we stand before the guards. One of them search our things and when he takes a look inside my bag, he raised his brow and stared at me. He's somewhat inspecting me from head to toe.
"I'm sorry, my wife is sick and was having an allergy reaction with the medicine she took. We are here to see doctor Robert." Liam must have seen the guard's skeptic face so he butts in.
"Honey…" I mumbled weakly then coughs after. Then I lean my head on his side while he held me gently.
"Just wait a little. We're almost there." he kissed my forehead.
Eh? Kissed my forehead?! My eyes widened but I was fighting the urge to look at him. this is just an act… just an act… I encourage myself. But my heart is racing.
Looks like we successfully convinced the guards since they let us through. Phew! I sighed in relief.
We waited for the three in a corner, far from the guards. However, Liam was still holding my hand. hehehe… sweet. ^_^
He must have forgotten that our hands are still intertwined but I don't have the plan to let go either. I just want to feel his hands for a little longer. This is a rare opportunity for me so might as well take the chance. Ha-ha! Shameless, am I?
And Wife…? his wife? seems like a good idea. How does it feel to be the wife of this alluring and mysterious man? I was kinda imagining things but then I stopped when I remember a specific scene last night.
Layla.! -_-