"Then I thank you for giving me an opportunity to show you, and Lilly? I'm Leo to you just Leo!" He leaned down and kissed my cheek and said: You will start on Monday! But if you need anything before than, anything at all, just call me and I will get it for you.
I watched as he got in his car and drove away. I walked in the house and Andy was looking out of the window: Who the hell was that?
"My new boss" He looked at me quizzically but I didn't have the energy to explain it and really I didn't even know how I would. I just shrugged my shoulders and said: Long story. As I shook my head and walked up stairs to take a bath.
I looked in the mirror to find a little blood where I hit my head, it was a small gash but it had stopped bleeding so I wasn't too worried, I felt nauseated from the concussion and my head hurt so I decided I would put an Ice pack on it after I took a bath. I took my clothes off slowly feeling sore and saw bruising down my shoulder and arm. Great I got in and soaked in Epson salt to help ease my sore muscles and melt the bad day away. It helped significantly but getting out of the bath was a different story. Pulling myself out of the water inch by in I felt gravity take effect and my body felt heavy with pain. I got out and decided I would just lay in bed for a few minutes before going downstairs to eat and get an Ice pack but my eyes started to feel heavy and I fell asleep wrapped in a towel on the top of my bed.
I woke up to see the moonlight shining through my window I was freezing cold from being in nothing but a towel and no blanket on me. I slipped on my pj's and thought about getting food but decided to go back to sleep. When I woke my eyes opened slowly and I hear birds chirping and a breeze coming from the window carrying with it the smell of lilac from the bush near the from door below. I breathed in deeply and exhaled sharply as I stretched "Owe" I yelled out loud in pain. I struggled to get up,d finally just laying there throwing my hands down on the comforter in defeat. I picked up my phone to see a text from Leo
"Hi Lilly! I'm just checking in to see if you are okay. Have you eaten anything? Its important to eat a healthy meal when you're healing."
Leo
"Hey Leo, Im okay, I fell asleep before I could eat but I really dont have an apatite so Ill probably eat later. Thank you for your concern."
Lilly
"Stay where you are"
Leo
"You couldn't move me if you tried"
Lilly
About 20 minutes went by and I heard a knock at the door, I knew Andy had left already so I forced myself out of bed, pealing away one limb at a time as I groaned and moaned all the way down the stairs. I looked through the peep hole to see Leo. Oh my god hes here and I know I look like shit I jumped away from the peephole letting out quiet moan but it was loud enough for Leo to hear because he frantically banged on the door yelling my name as I unlocked the door and opened it.
He closed his eyes and exhaled sharply showing his relief that I was okay and I tilted my head and smiled at how comical it was. He lifted a bag and handed it to me: Food, eat.
I took it and gestured for him to come in but he raised his hand: I'm so sorry I cant stay, I just wanted to make sure you were okay, also I might not be available this afternoon but still text if you need anything. He smiled at me
"You're a very curious person you know that?" I shook my head and raised my brows showing my exacerbation at him. I once again found the courage to kiss his cheek and told him I would see him Monday.
I watched him through the window, he walked all the way to his car and then her turned to look at my house once more, his face went grim as if he was in pain and he started back toward my house then stopped, he turned around and headed back to his car glancing one last time at my house before his shoulders slumped and he got in and left. What the hell was that about? What did he want to tell me? I shut the curtains and laid on the couch to watch tv. I opened the bag he brought to see it was a burger from Henrys Bar. Henrys had shity drinks but their burgers were literally the best around. I dug in enjoying each bite so much so I didnt even know what I was watching on tv. I finished the last bite of food and decided I'd text him to say thank you.
"Hey Leo, I just wanted to say thank you for the burger, Henry's burgers are my favorite. Also I wanted to ask if you would like to go for a walk tomorrow. I hear exercise is also good when healing."
Lilly
Without hesitation I received a text back: Anything for you, really, anything. Yes I would love to go on a walk with you. I'll pick you up at 10, I have the perfect place to walk
Leo
I spent the rest of the day full of anticipation and excited for the next day. It feels like I'm 15 again in front of my first real crush Jimmy Tucker hoping he would ask me out.. ya know, except without me getting my first period in from of everyone and him laughing at my face. I went into the bathroom to check the damage just to see a sizable egg on my head and bruising on my forehead and near my eye Damn I hit my head hard I went to my closet and picked out my outfit, I decided I would wear a sundress since it was supposed to be a relatively hot day out tomorrow and it was also white with green flowers and green was my favorite color. I found some ankle high worn in cowboy boots that actually went perfect with the dress. I was going on a walk after all so I wanted to be comfortable. By the evening Andy had texted that he was staying at Sophia's and that he would see me tomorrow. I ate dinner and went to bed early because I wouldn't have to feel anxious if I was asleep.