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Slowly, I scanned my dark bedroom. The sounds from the street woke me. Going into the weekend, Midtown is crowded. I forgot to tell Hayden I couldn’t go out of town with him. Grabbing my cell off the nightstand, I checked for any missed calls.
Hayden sent me a text at 9:12 p.m.
Call me
It’s 1 a.m. I can’t call him.
I texted him back.
It’s too late to call you. Besides you are probably sleep. Also, I cannot go out of town with you. We can go bowling or something, maybe Saturday during the day before I go to work. Sleep tight.
Rolling over I glanced out the window. I decided to get a glass of water. My cell rang just as I sat at the kitchen counter.
“Home Pod, answer my phone.”
“Hello.”
“Hello Hayden. Why are you calling me so late?”
“Lydia, we were out until the wee hours of the morning. It doesn’t matter what time we talk.”
“Well, I thought you might be sleep. After all, I’ve messed up your sleep pattern.”
Hayden chuckled.
“Let me worry about that. Am I on speaker?”
“Yes, I left my cell in my bedroom. I’m in the kitchen. I answered the phone from my Home Pod.”
“Oh.”
“What are you doing?”
“I’m out getting something to eat. Would you like me to pick you up something?”
“No.”
“When was the last time you ate?”
I was silent for a minute. I actually didn’t remember eating today. The last meal I had was at the Waffle house.
“Lydia.”
“Yeah.”
“Are you going to answer the question?”
“When we ate at the Waffle House.” I cringed.
“Lydia, are you serious?”
“Listen, its ok I will make myself a slice of toast and eat a few cubes of cantaloupe.”
“I’ll be there in fifteen minutes.”
“Hayden no!”
“Yes. I will see you soon.” He disconnected the call.
“Shit! This man doesn’t know how to take no for an answer. I pounded my fist against my thigh. I ran into the bathroom and brushed my teeth. I didn’t have on one drop of makeup and I sure wasn’t going to worry about it now. I pulled my hair into a fresh pony tail. I heard the buzzer. Strolling to the front door, I peeked at the security camera, then hit the button allowing Hayden to enter the building.
I unlocked the door, waiting for him.
Hayden smiled at me as he exited the elevator. He hurried me inside my apartment.
“What?”
“What! Why would you just buzz me up without asking who it was?”
I pointed to the camera next to the door buzzer.
He glanced over his shoulder. “Ok, still humor me and ask who is it. Ok?”
I smirked. “Ok.”
“What’s funny?”
“You are pretty protective over me already.”
He slapped me on the ass. “Get used to it. Also, next time wear a sweater over your tank top and shorts.”
I gawked into his blue eyes. “Hayden.”
He leaned down taking my lips. I love being with him already. I can get used to this.
Hayden stood back shaking his head, then stepped over to the counter, placing the large bag on the counter. I flipped on the kitchen lights.
“Why did you shake your head at me?”
Hayden sat at the counter. “Because you didn’t eat all day. You can’t do that Lydia.”
“I know. I’ve been so exhausted. Between school, work, and now you. It’s too much to handle.”
He pulled me close to him. His lips slid up and down the side of my neck. My fingers swiped across his tight chest through his t-shirt. Hayden’s fingers gripped my ass, causing me to whimper.
His nose tickled my ear. “Do you want us to stop seeing each other.”
Hayden pulled me even closer, holding me tighter.
“Not ever. I mean no.”
He laughed, pulling back staring into my eyes. “It’s ok. I don’t want to ever stop seeing you either. We are going to have a wonderful time next week.” He winked.
“Hayden.”
He released me. “End of discussion.” Hayden reached into the large brown paper bag, retrieving our meal.
“I bought you a turkey sandwich and a club salad. I need to know what you like to eat, so I won’t have to guess next time. Tonight, I wanted to make sure you got food on your stomach.”
