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VENUS' POV

I can't sleep. Kayla is sleeping like a baby beside me. We decided to sleep beside each other in her bed.

We watched a movie and after thirty minutes, Kayla fell asleep. I guess she's tired.

I really love sleeping in Kayla's bed — very comfortable and these satin sheets are heaven.

I glanced at Kayla to check if she's already sleeping heavily.

I looked at the ceiling. Elias suddenly came into my mind. I wonder where he is. I tried to text him several times already, but I got no response.

Maybe he was that kind of guy. Once you already got what you want, they will just disappear in the thin air. I sighed because of that thought.

I reached out for my phone on the bedside table only to find out that it's already five thirty in the morning. Fuck. Why can't I sleep?

I decided to go on a run. It's a different kind of vibe when you are going for a run this early. Cold air, fresh air, no people around. I like that kind of peace.

I immediately stood up to change into my running clothes. Just thinking about how peaceful it would be to run at this time makes me excited.

I am wearing the same outfit I wore when I walked with Elias at the park.

Fuck. I miss him. Where is he?

As I walked out of the door, I got startled by the man standing across the door of our room. He is wearing a suit and an earpiece. Do we have a new security guard in the building? If there is, why is he standing there? We glanced at each other, he looked shocked and he immediately looked at his watch to check the time I think. He whispered something in his earpiece, I wondered what he said.

I put my airpods on, of course I did not take the elevator. Fuck I remember Elias — his annoyed face when I told him that we are going to take the stairs instead of the elevator.

**

I'm finally outside. I felt the fresh and cold air on my skin. It's a kind of air where you know that the sun is about to rise.

I decided to walk in the park. I am enjoying this peace and quiet surroundings.

I passed by the park chair where Elias and I sat down.

I remember that very moment.

Elias, why can't you get out of my mind?

I am confused if I should sit down on that chair. I stood up in front of it, hands on my waist.

My chest hurts. I feel like Elias left me. Where could he be?

I finally decided to take a seat on the same chair. Flowers beside me and that very calming fountain.

I am in deep thought. I'm just looking at the fountain, the flower and to the fountain again. Just enjoying what's around me.

I don't know how I feel. Sad and happy at the same time.

It's confusing.

I decided to continue my walk. The sun is rising little by little.

As I'm enjoying my walk, I felt a hand on my right shoulder. I immediately looked back and I saw Liam.

Why is he here? He looked like he's in a hurry and why does he look very formal.

"Elias wanted to give this to you." I frowned as I was confused.

He is handing me a white envelope.

"What is this?" I reached out for it and looked at it like I wanted to study it.

"Where is he?" I finally looked at him. Does Liam know Elias? It's a small world then.

"I need to go. Oh, give this to Kayla too." He handed another envelope that had 'Kayla' written at the back.

He stormed out. What the fuck just happened?

I was stunned. I don't know what to do. I am very confused.

I hurriedly walked back to our room. I didn't know I could walk that fast!

The man earlier was still there and he nodded.

I want to talk to him, but I should check what's inside this envelope first.

I am breathless because of that very fast walk. I immediately placed my phone and airpods on my bedside table.

I also placed that envelope for Kayla in her bedside table. I hope she will see it once she wakes up.

I realized that I am in a hurry. I even forgot to remove my shoes. Gosh, V what is happening to you?

I took off my shoes and immediately sat down on my bed.

My chest feels heavy. I am nervous.

I opened the envelope and I saw a white paper folded inside.

I immediately took the paper out of the envelope and the first thing I saw was Elias' name.

*****

Venus,

I always think about you.

Meet me at our spot after two years, same time when we went there.

I will tell you everything.

Come two years and you don't want to see me anymore, I'll still wait for you.

I will always wait.

Yours,

Elias

*****

I read the same letter more than ten times.

No matter how many times I read that letter, I couldn't understand it.

No hint where he could be. Nothing.

I folded the paper and kept it under my pillow. I glanced at Kayla and she's still sleeping.

I lay down, looked at the ceiling.

My heart feels heavy, I feel like I'm choking.

Why do I feel hurt? It's like he was saying goodbye.

What is happening?

I covered my face with my hand. I groaned.

Gosh Elias, I wish you could tell me everything.

**

I got startled at the knock on my door. I glanced at Kayla and she's still sleeping.

I got up to check who's knocking, I opened the door and saw Elias. Dripping wet, I think it might be raining outside.

He stormed inside the room and he kissed me. Hard.

My heart feels heavy to the point that I feel I would choke anytime soon.

He is still kissing me, I can feel his soft lips, his tongue playing in my mouth and I can taste his mouth that tastes like a mint flavor.

He held my neck, still kissing me. I let go of his kiss and immediately checked Kayla if she's awake. I looked at Elias and he's breathless. I don't know if it's from the kiss or if he was in a hurry earlier.

We are still standing at the back of the door, looking at each other. Breathless.

"Venus, I need to go. I won't be seeing you for a very long time. But promise me. Promise me that you will wait for me. Promise me that I'll be the only man who will be in your life." He sighed.

I was stunned. "Tell me Venus. Tell me that you promise." I was startled.

"I promise." I don't know what happened but I cried. I cried and cried. I covered my face with my hand and I'm still crying.

Why am I crying?

"Venus! V! What is happening to you!" I can hear Kayla shouting at the back of my head.

"Fuck it Venus! You were crying while sleeping! What is happening to you!"

And I saw Kayla, standing beside my bed. Waking me up.

Fuck. It was all a dream.