Waking up from sleep from a terrible dream one Monday morning. I woke up sweating profusely and catching my breath.
"W-What's that? Why did I dream something like that?" I speak weakly.
I dreamed that I was running, when I turned around I saw Mr. Wren's furious eyes following me while holding a gun in both hands.
No matter how fast I run it seems like I can't get away from him. Until I came to a high wall. Dead end.
I turned to my back only to see Mr.Wren and I saw him staring at me with a scary smile planted on his lips.
"Stop running, Angel. You can't escape from me." He said and lift his right hand holding a gun. And he also lifts his left hand holding the other gun and suddenly he shifted his position. I was taken aback, I thought he's going to shoot me. But I guess, I was wrong.
From standing straight looking directly at me, he suddenly turned his back on me, out of nowhere there was a group of men standing behind Mr. Wren, and one by one he shot it.
But something got through to Mr. Wren and pointed a gun at me from a distance. I could not move from where I was standing. From there I was stunned and almost out of breath. When the man suddenly fired the gun, Mr. Wren's in the people came but it's too late. The guy already shot me and hit me in the side, Mr. Wren shot him immediately and as fast as he could, ran to where I am.
"A-Angel? Fuck. No! Don't leave me..." Mr. Wren.
"...I love you so much,"
That was all I remember. This is weird. My dream was scary. It's just a dream... but why does it feels like so real? Is it a bad omen?
I reached for my cellphone which was placed under my pillow to check the date and time. It's July 3 and currently seven o'clock in the morning.
I got up to take care of it. I'm not going to work today. Today is Mr. Wren's birthday. He decided to celebrate it with me and his friends. I feel like I'm a part of their squad. I smiled at what I thought.
When I finished taking a bath, I look for something good to wear. I chose a white sleeveless top, mom jeans partnered with white sneakers. I chose to wear a more comfortable outfit because Mr. Wren said that he'll cook today so I thought we're not going to any formal event.
I turned on the electric fan and dried my hair. Satisfied, I looked in the small mirror and combed my hair. Put a lip tint on the lips so it doesn't look pale at all. This is all I have and nothing else. Jea gave this cute lip tint from me, because she said I was beautiful and looking pale does not match to my face. Well, that's what she said.
Contented with how I look, I stood up and picked up my cell phone to see if someone texted. As I'm about to turn on my phone, I heard a knock on my door. I guess they're already here.
When I opened my suspicion was correct, here's Mr. Wren to pick me up, "Good morning," he greeted me.
"Good morning sir, happy birthday again!" I replied with all smiles. I greeted him at 12 midnight so I just greeted him personally again today.
"Thanks," he chuckled, "You looked wonderful," he added.
"How you look today does not justify any adjectives, Sir! Wait up, I'll just get my things," I said and headed inside. When I got the aim, I first checked to see if there were any more plugs before I went straight to the door and locked it.
A black SUV was parked in front of the apartment. It's not the usual car he's driving. Oh well, it's convenient to drive only one car when you're traveling with friends.
He opened the door for me when I entered I immediately saw Leon. "Good morning, Angel!" he greeted me.
"Good morning."
Diego was driving while Zach was in the passenger seat. Leon's sitting alone at the back, feeling emo.
We arrived at a rest house. I can smell the saltiness of the sea. They said that it's one of Mr. Wren's properties. Well, I am not shocked at all.
One by one we got out and went straight to the back of the SUV to pick up our belongings and food. I was about to take a basket when someone snatched it.
"We can handle this Angel. Just follow Mr. Wren inside, go ahead."
I nod and obey his words. I walk while observing the environment. This place is so relaxing. The air you breathe feels comfortable. Probably because it's next to the sea and its surrounded by trees.
When I entered the resthouse, the minimalist style inside opened up to me. White with a touch of black is the theme. As for the furniture, most of it is wooden furniture except for the leather sofa.
I went straight to the kitchen after my eyes get full by feasting with the view. I opened the refrigerator and saw a lot of stocks inside. I took a pitcher of water and poured it into a glass to quench the thirst I felt.
I stared at the glass sliding door opposite the dining room. I immediately approached there and then slowly opened it.
I smiled at what I saw. They're working while teasing together. I looked at Mr. Wren's side, he frowned as he glared at Leon who was speaking and was probably teasing him. While Diego and Zach are laughing incessantly so maybe that's how they got on Mr. Wren's annoyance.
I watched them without losing the smile on my lips when Mr. Wren looked at my side. Perhaps he felt that there were eyes watching them.
When our eyes met, I smiled at him. His eyes gleamed as his lips curved into a smile.
I slowly approached not breaking our eye contact. In the end, it was I who gave up and averted my eyes. I heard him smirked and I can still feel him staring at me.
I helped in preparing. It was time for lunch when we finished. We were all seated at a round table. While food and drinks are placed on the other table.
We happily chatting while eating. I laughed heartily at Leon's madness. Mr. Wren, even though he wasn't laughing, I could see in his eyes that he was happy.
At three o'clock Leon immediately stood up and excused himself. Later he came with a bag. It was not clear to my eyes what he was carrying. But when he got closer I smiled a lot at what I saw.
He was carrying a party hat with a spiderman design. Then he gave us each one to wear. I was happy to wear it. While Mr. Wren was busy typing on his laptop. Leon gave me another one to hand it to Nate.
Without hesitation, I picked it up and moved closer to the chair next to Mr. Wren that's why he looked at me. His forehead immediately furrowed as his eyes widened at what I was wearing.
I smiled and lifted the party hat I was holding for him and then carefully put it on him. I felt him shocked as his body stiffened at my sudden move. When he was finally dressed, I tapped him on the shoulder and gently closed the laptop in front of him, "Mr. Wren, it's time for you to relax and enjoy. It's your birthday today so no work until later. "
He sighed. "I told you if we're not in the work you can call me Nathaniel or Nate, anything you want." I just smiled back at what he said.
I looked at Leon's side with Diego. Leon carried the cake while Diego covered the candle so that the light would not go out.
Mr. Wren did not bring a cake earlier. So I feel like they are the mastermind of it, most especially, Leon. I smiled at the thought.
Then Leon gestured to me something that I immediately got. I started singing,
Happy birthday to you
Happy birthday to you
Happy birthday happy birthday
Happy birthday to you ~
We sang together while clapping happily.
When we finished singing and the cake was in front of Mr. Wren while Diego's holding it.
"Blow your candle, Nate!" Leon said in a playful tone.
"What the fuck I am? A 7-year-old?" he hissed, "I am already 28, fuckers. In case you forgot," he added and rolled his eyes.
Leon looked at me, complaining. "Angel!!!" I laughed at the way Leon spoke.
I turned my gaze at Nate's side. I was about to speak when he sighed in defeat. "Okay, I will blow that damned candle, fuck."
The three cheered like they won in a lottery.
I approached his side and then looked up. "Happy birthday, Nate," I greeted with a smile.
He stares at my face and slowly a smile plastered on his face. He reached for my cheeks and caress them. "Thank you."