Trial 24: Sneaky Plan

Right now, I'm lying on my bed thinking about what's happened since my talk with Dashiell. It's been two days since our talk in the living room. The next day after our talk I tried waking up as early as four in the morning, but I didn't manage to get up even after setting up an alarm time. It's not surprising though considering the time I slept, and well, my personality. I've always been like this; a heavy sleeper. Gosh! I missed out on seeing Dashiell before he left. Mr. Thomas said he left for an errand and to visit his beloved one. That "beloved one" thing always gets me. Ever since I heard about it, I can't stop wondering who that "beloved one" is. Even though Dashiell said it's not his girlfriend, I can't help but think it's his girlfriend that he visits a lot, like come on who would wake up earlier than five in the morning then later after training, rush out of this bunker just to meet someone. It's not like I'm trying to stalk Dashiell, I only want to know who he meets with. I plan to get up as early as four in the morning so I can see him before he leaves then follow him secretly which is risky but hmm... worthy? I know that Dashiell will probably get angry about it when he finds out, but at least that "beloved one" thing will be cleared and I won't have to think about it anymore.

Anyway, my training went okay today. There were additional types of exercises that I was able to execute well. I hope it continues this way so I can get ready for the next step. Speaking of the next step, Dashiell has not yet told me when we will move on it. He didn't also mention when he will check if I'm clear for the next step. I hope that will happen soon; I'm dying to get done with this training and jail Dr. Foley plus I miss my life outside. How I wish Dashiell will at least let me go with him when he goes shopping again! But I guess that's impossible at this point I can't risk being seen by any of Foley's men. But maybe asking him about all these things is the best way to find out. Alright, I'll chat with him.

I got off my bed to reach my phone but a knock on my door stopped me. Dashiell announces that it is him who's knocking. I unlocked the door for him. The moment he entered, I felt glad because I can ask him about my concerns and well, I can see him before I sleep which puts a smile in my heart.

I started with a "hi!" then followed by asking, "What brings you here?"

His reply is, "Hey! I just came to check on your hands. How are they?"

I didn't really think much about my hands these past few days and I'm touched to hear Dashiell asked about them. I replied, "Oh! They're not back to how they were before and I don't think that they will but they're okay. It's hard to adjust to them when I try to play but as mama said, I'll get used to them someday and I'll do everything to make that work."

Without a word, Dashiell grabbed my left hand and led me to sit on my bed. He seated next to me and pulled out his massage oil then started massaging my hands like he did the first time. I started to feel warm and at the same time, flustered from his actions and I tried my best to get unnoticed.

While massaging my hands, Dashiell mutters an apology for not checking on my hands regularly. He elucidates, "I've gotten busy these days that's why and I think it will continue being like this so other than training time expect me to be unattended. I came tonight to make you remember how this massage thing is done so your hands will get it even without me."

I couldn't utter more than "thanks" because of my overwhelming appreciation of his kind gesture.

A moment of silence ensues as Dashiell continues massaging my hands while he explains the process.

A moment later...

"And that's about it. I hope you got how it works," spoke Dashiell.

"Absolutely! Thanks again, Dashiell."

"It's nothing. We're done here so, I'm leaving. You should sleep now because tomorrow's training is big. Good night."

"Uh, Dashiell..."

"Yeah?"

"About tomorrow's training, what makes it big? I mean, what will we have tomorrow?"

"There's no sense in telling you now since you'll find out about it tomorrow plus it defeats its purpose."

"Oh, okay. Good night, I guess."

"Yeah. See you at training. Oh and don't overdo everything. Take things one at a time. The last thing we need is you burning out."

"Yes, I'll do that. Thanks again, Dashiell."

I wanted to address some more questions and concerns but I decided to let it go for now. Maybe, I'll do that some other time when I get another chance like this and I think that's going to be when I manage to pull off waking up earlier than him which I am going to try tomorrow. I have already set my alarm clock.

Alright! It's decided; I'll execute this sneaky plan tomorrow. I'm crossing my fingers that it will work the way I want to.

Filled with so much determination, I welcomed sleep.