The following day.
Rhett woke up first. He was staring at Sabrina's face, she's still asleep, snoring softly in his arms. He smiled happily as he watched her chest rise and fall. Sabrina is like a ray of sunshine, lighting up his dark days in the cave.
He's very much happy with the way things are going on between them. The kiss can happen later, next month, or even next year, it doesn't matter at all. Her beautiful company is more than enough for him. Eventually, the intimacy part will come sooner or later once her feelings for him grow stronger every day, and the wait will be worth it!
He closed his eyes, loving the feel of her soft body. Her womanly curves make him crazy and awakened his lust every night but he was also careful not to lose control of his desire. He doesn't want Sabrina to get mad at him again fearing they will go back to zero, that would be a frustrating scenario for him.
He likes their current situation, she's starting to trust him and see his worth. She's asking him questions now, it's a good sign that she's trying to get to know him and understand him better.
They engaged in memorable conversations every now and then. Sabrina's attitude nowadays is so much better compared to her aloof nature in the past.
Hopefully, one day, she will fully accept him as her man. If that happens! That would be his happiest day ever!
A few minutes later.
Sabrina's eyelids fluttered and her eyes opened, she looked at him and rubbed her eyes.
"Good morning, sleeping beauty!" Rhett greeted his ladylove merrily.
Sabrina smiled, stretched her body, and sit upright. She left the bed. "I'm going to the toilet!" she said.
"Okay, let's go together," Rhett said.
The couple left the chamber and proceed to do their destination.
After they finished in the toilet, they returned to the chamber and made up their bed.
Sabrina sat on the edged of the bed and starts brushing her hair.
"Let me..." Rhett grabbed the comb and began brushing her long wavy hair.
Sabrina enjoyed the way he brush her hair, she finds his actions so nice and soothing!
A few minutes later.
"Okay, that's enough," she said.
Rhett handed the comb back to her.
"Let me brush your hair too!" Sabrina offered.
"Sure!" Rhett grinned happily.
Sabrina began brushing his hair. "How do yo keep your messy hair same length all the time?" she asked.
"Grandma Azere give me a scissor on my first year here, because my hair grow so fast and I looked like a hermit way back then," Rhett replied with a grin.
"Nice! Where is the scissor?" Sabrina asked.
"Why?"
"Let's trim your hair a bit," she suggested.
"No, you can't cut my hair! Don't you find my hair sexy?" he asked.
Sabrina smiled. "Sexy as hell!" she spoke.
He looked at her and saw the twinkle in her eyes. "Are you going to cut my hair short? Do you really want it so bad?" he asked. "You know, my hair is my only prized possession right now, I won't have it cut short, but if you want then... go ahead. I'll give you what you want..." he said.
He left the bed and retrieved the scissor from his bag and gave it to her. "Just trim it, don't cut too short!" he reminded her.
"Great! Don't worry, I'll just trim it," Sabrina assured him. She initially wanted to test him if he will get mad at her for cutting his hair short, as in really short. But her mind changed quickly the moment he handed the scissor to her. He trusted her and somehow she can't bring herself to destroy that trust.
She began cutting his hair. "I'm only going to cut one inch," she spoke, assuring him.
Rhett smiled. "I trust you," he said.
A few minutes later, Sabrina was done trimming his hair. "I'm done..." she said and handed him the mirror. Through the years, she and Grandma cut each other's hair all the time.
Rhett looked at his hair in the mirror, he was surprised that she didn't cut much. He was half expecting that she will cut all his hair out of revenge. But she didn't, he felt relieved.
Sabrina retrieved a rubber band from her bag and styled his hair in a ponytail. She did the same to her hair. She left the bed. "Let's go to the entrance and wait for Grandma!" she said and left the chamber.
Rhett followed his energetic ladylove, like a moth to a flame.
He arrived at the entrance and lowered himself beside Sabrina, they're so close to each other.
"Grandma isn't here yet," Sabrina said.
"I think she's already on the way, " Rhet said and planted a kiss on her shoulder.
Sabrina looked at him. "You're so touchy feely," she commented dryly.
Rhett grinned. "I know deep inside you like it," he teased her with a wink.
Sabrina's eyes widened in outrage. "You... you...!"
Rhett quickly tickled her side to subdue her anger. Sabrina doubled over, laughing hard. He tickled her on the part of her body where he can easily make her laugh.
She fought back and tickled his sides as well.
They ended up laughing together. Their laughter vibrated in the entrance of the cave and echoed outside.
That was the moment when Grandma Azere arrived at the cave and saw the couple laughing together. A smile escaped her lips. 'Aww... these two people are really meant for each other,' she thought to herself.
Sabrina saw her benefactor and waved. "Grandma!" she said.
Rhett looked at the old woman and smiled. "Good morning, Grandma!"
"Good morning, kids!" Azere replied cheerfully. "I brought your breakfast!"
"What's for breakfast, Grandma?" asked Sabrina.
"Scrambled egg with lots of tomatoes and onions, then spinach stew with bits and pieces of chicken meat and mushroom. And of course, rice!" Azere replied. She placed the basket on the flat surface of the rock.
"Yummy!" Sabrina clapped her hands.
Azere looked at the couple. "Kids, have you seen anything approaching the cave lately? Aside from those gray wolves?"
Rhett raised a brow. "What do you mean, Grandma?"
"It's been two nights already that I have sensed a disturbance around here. As if something or someone is trying to enter the cave," Azere answered.
"Oh..." Sabrina's brows knitted together. "Grandma... does it mean that Rhett and I are in danger?" she asked.
"I dunno. But it's best to stay alert and be careful," Azere responded. She looked at Rhett. "Don't ever leave Sabrina alone. I know that you are capable in protecting your self, but she is vulnerable and weak," she said.
"I know, Grandma. Don't worry, I'll protect Sabrina with my life," Rhett assured her.
"Good! I'm counting on you to keep Sabrina safe," Azere said.
"Of course, Sabrina's safety first before myself!" Rhett replied.
Azere smiled, liking Rhett's dedication and devotion towards Sabrina.
"Grandma, regarding your question... we don't see anything out of ordinary outside the cave lately," Rhett replied.
"Except for the flashing lights I saw in the woods!" Sabrina interjected.
Rhett finally remembered. "Ah, that... just flashing lights... nothing new about it," he said.
Azere's brows knitted together and asked, "What lights? Do you mean you have seen those lights all the time?" she asked.
"Yeah... they come and go and I thought they're just creatures here in the forest so I didn't pay attention to them. Sometimes they would appear at day time, afternoon, morning or evening. They floated in the air, above the trees, around and in front of the cave. I think they're giant fireflies," Rhett explained.
Azere was more than intrigued. "But why I didn't see those giant lights you mentioned before?"
"Me too, it's my first times seeing those type of flashing lights," Sabrina agreed with Grandma's statement.
"Maybe the lights only wants to show themselves to me, but lately, Sabrina saw the lights too," Rhett said.
A deep frown appeared on Azere's forehead. She was already thinking of informing Olga about the mysterious flashing lights. "Alright, I'm leaving now kids. See you later during lunch time," she said and walked away.
Rhett grabbed the basket and looked at his ladylove. "Let's have our breakfast!" he said.
"Okay," Sabrina replied.
The couple retreated to the chamber, eating their breakfast with gusto while occasionally talking to each other.
Their morning went well.