I pulled myself up and sat down leaning against the headboard of my bed. I sighed as my eyes drifted to the open window of my room. The white curtains were dancing with the gentle breeze as the soft rays of the sun filtered through them. I closed my eyes as my heart clenched. Three nights had gone by since that morning in the garden, and I haven’t gotten a single glance of him. He vanished like a ghost, yet I was here desperately searching and waiting. He truly knows how to play with me.
“Nesta! Are you awake, dear?” Vesna’s voice came through the closed door of my room and got out of bed.
“Yes! Come in!” I responded and she pushed open the door.
“Breakfast is on the table; I am going to see Vera. I will return in a week.” She smiled as she fixed her hat. I smiled and nodded. She walked inside and pulled me in a hug.
