32: Cook

CHRISTY:

A pair of strong hands snaked around my waist while snuggling in my body.

I groaned and out of habit, cuddled that thing or someone.

Hmmm. He was so warm that having a blanket was no longer necessary.

He smelled so much like Everette as it had the same addicting smell as him.

Wait. Everette? Why would I be thinking of Everette?

My eyes flashed open and looked at the man whom I was cuddling. It was indeed Everette. His arms snaked around my waist while his head was on my breast.

Memories of what happened last night flashed in my memories.

I panicked internally and slowly untangled myself under his embrace, careful not to awaken him. I could still not face him like this. It was embarrassing!

Glancing at the clock on the wall, I found out it was already noon.

Dammit.

Did I sleep this late?

For the first time, I had the most peaceful sleep without waking now and then.

I leaned on the headboard while biting my lower lip.

Don't fret, Christy. Just pretend that he did not put