And I boarded flight cloud nine.
Xavier pressed his lips over mine. Our kiss was hesitant at first, slow but steady, like exploring a foreign country.
One of his hand craddled my neck, the other hand caressed the small of waist, and his tongue stroked my bottom lip, sending a burst of sensation coursing through me.
My lips parted on a shakey, indrawn breath and with a groan, he deepen the kiss, his tongue claiming mine with hungry strokes.
Until now, I have only received chaste peck on the lips, twice which was nothing compared to this. Those two times was so bland I gave up interest.
If a kiss isn't satisfactory as a romance novel depicts, then why do it?
Clearly I haven't been doing it right.
I leaned against him, kissing him with everything I have got, giving up the need to breathe, it's unimportant at the moment.
When he tried to break off the kiss, I chased his lips; it couldn't end now.
I barely heard him mummur 'No' against my lips before he pulled back. It took me a little bit of time to focus, realizing he wasn't kissing me anymore.
A sinking feeling plunged into my stomach as I recognize the blank expression on his face. The engine of the plane has been damage, flight cloud nine was crashing.
"Glory..." he began. You are a beautiful but... he stopped. The moment was getting awkward.
"I would like to be with you it's just that..." He continued.
He was going to tell me what a mistake the kiss was. I understood.
To my horror, I realized my fingers were clutching his t-shirt and my body was on him in mid-climb.
I scrambled away from him, putting a feet between us.
Using all my will power not to cry, I bared my teeth in some sort of a smile. I was pretty sure it looked scary. "You don't have to worry, I understand, it was a mistake..."
"You don't understand." He interrupted.
"..On my part. Anyways it doesn't matter, such things happen." I said, waving my fingers in the air to give a sense of indifference, though my heart burned inside of me.
"Glory?," He rasped.
"You can go back now, I'm fine." I turned, facing the door. I couldn't look at him anymore. "Tell Marie i'll be late for dinner."
I entered into my room, closing the door with a soft clink before he could say a word.
A tear fell down my cheek, it was only what could escape from the flood I was holding back. I needed my bed. No, I needed my mom.
Was this how it felt when you are rejected by someone you love?
Love?!
I dropped unto my bed.
How did it happen? It wriggled its way in, catching me unguarded.
Great, I fell in love with Xavier, someone that would not reciprocate my feelings.
The pain came in waves that knocked me breathless, leaving me astonished with its force.
Does unrequited love runs in the family?, was I destined to be unloved just as my mother was?
I shook my head, frantic to escape those thoughts. I mustn't lose my senses because rejection.
Once successful, my eyes lids grew heavy, the quiet luring me in. It was I battle I fought and lost.
The night sky was the scenery I woke up to—my body was stiff like I had laid in one position for a very long time. I stretched— my stomach using that instant to aid me recall what I couldn't miss; Dinner, Which must have begun. I'm probably the only person that isn't there yet.
Dinner meant being in the same space as Xavier. I can't face him.
The thought of seeing him made me uncomfortable, but not going will bring questions. I just had to get it over with and get over him. The former,now and the latter,no specific date.
My ringtone Lo-Lo by Omah-Lay disrupted me from my thoughts.
The call ID showed; godmother and I hastened to pick it up.
"Hi, Aunt Basile," I said, my voice all sunshine and roses. If I didn't add effort, she would know something was wrong.
"My girl,how are you?" I hear her say.
"I'm fine, how the meetings going?" I cared for the answer.
"Great," she said, but I could hear the strain in her voice.
Aunt basil had later told me the reason she travelled to Australia without notice was because of a new client was been a tad bit difficult.
Aunt basile runs the PR company of her late husband. She is a force to be reckoned with, that client has no idea who he is dealing with.
"I have good news," she continued. "I'm coming home a tad bit early."
"When." I cried, real excitement in my tone.
"This night," she hoot in laughter.
"This night?" This is the chance I had to leave. I dont have to endure staying under the same roof with Xavier again, and it will be easier to avoid him. I could nearly hop by the joy of it.
"Aunt? Can I come back to home tonight?" I blurted.
"Don't you enjoy your vacation with the Jorgias?" She said.
"I do, but miss you." I winced at the sound of me whining, but else can I do I was desperate. "If I stay, I won't enjoy myself, and when Charles ask, I'll say it because of you...."
"Alright, I'll come pick you up." She interuppted and disconnected the call.
I tried to put on a cool attitude as I arrived at the dinner.
Evan sat opposite me with Xavier at his right, and Xander on my right. Charles and Marie sat at the end of the table. I had heavens to thank for the arrangement, I was been encouraged to heal.
Clearing my throat, I began. "Charles, thank you for this wonderful vacation and thanks for taking care of me. I'm grateful, you are like the second best dad I never had."
"And you are like the daughter, I never had." his eyes were glistening with emotions.
"There is something I want to share with all of you." I gulp in a shakey breath.
"I'm going back tonight..."
Charles nodded. "I know, Basile told me."
The table was filled with surprised faces except Marie's.
"It was lovely having you, do come and see me everyday." Marie sniffed.
"I will, Marie." I blinked back tears.
She dabbed her eyes with an handkerchief, peeking at me with sad eyes. "Promise me?"
"Marie, she isn't that far away, she is just next door." Xander rolled his eyes.
The moment was so dramatic, I couldn't suppress my giggle, they all caught on the amusement and laughter encored the table.
Xavier eyes met mine and I could see some sort of emotion in there.
It tried to pull me in but I glance away, it wasn't mine to decipher.