Chapter 72

I decide that I will take a bath while I wait. The bath is wonderful and relaxing. I fall asleep in the tub but this time Derek isn't there to wake me up. I wake up to the feeling of suffocation. I open my eyes immediately, realizing that I’ve submerged in the water. I jump up, take a huge inhale of air, and release the water.

I think about Derek while I get dressed. There is some fruit sitting on a table when I get out. My stomach grumbles a bit. I try to satisfy it with the fruit but I need actual food. I’m too scared to walk around by myself. I’m stuck waiting on Joseph. I pace the room and wait for him. Joseph does not return, and I’m feeling extra sleepy, so I take a nap. I wake up to a kiss on the nose. Joseph is leaning over me with a smile on his face.

"It's true! He's dead!" Joseph says excitedly.

I attempt to sit up, but I accidentally knock Joseph's arms out from under him and he collapses on me. "Oops. Sorry." I say, blushing furiously.