“If you want me to leave your bed, fine.” He crossed his arms. “But I am not leaving your house until I know that you’re okay.”
“Leo, don’t be ridiculous. My window blinds are not nearly enough to block out the sunlight.”
“I don’t care.”
“Leo, you’re being stupid. I’m not going to sit here and allow you to cause yourself harm because you’re being a stubborn ass.”
“Again, I don’t care. I’m not leaving.” He sat down again to prove his point.
Sighing I asked, “Okay, what’s it going to take to make you leave?”
“Come with me to my place.” He answered.
“What?”
“It’s the only way I’m leaving. I can at least keep an eye on you then.”
“Leo, you’re not my father. I don’t need you to take care of me.”
“I am well aware that I am not your father Karli. I am your future lover, therefore it is my duty to take care of you.” My future what?
“Did you forget to mention that you were clairvoyant the other night?” I snapped.
“No, of course not.” He scoffed, actually having the nerve to look offended.
“Well, then you don’t know what you and I will or won’t be in the future. Now please, leave.”
“Not without you.” He insisted.
Knowing that I could not possibly best a vampire physically, I finally conceded defeat. I made him leave my bedroom so I could get dressed. When I was decent, I packed my overnight bag, intentionally stomping around and huffing as much was possible in my weakened state. It seemed to have no effect on Leo because he just sat there with a smug expression on his face. Ugh!
We got back to his place and I walked straight into the bedroom, slamming the door behind me. I was so exhausted I could hardly think straight anymore. I locked the bedroom door, knowing that wouldn’t really keep him out, but I was trying to make a point. I crawled into bed fully clothed and fell asleep.
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I woke up the next morning determined to get Leo off my back. I took my time getting ready, trying to gather both my strength and my courage. I still felt weak but I needed to deceive his stupid senses. I walked out of the bedroom, looking as bright and chipper as possible. “Good morning.” I called using my best Julie Andrews impression.
“Good morning.” He said as he lifted his head from the newspaper. “You look better. Did you sleep well?”
“Yes, great thank you!” I gave him a big smile and in return he gave me a suspicious look. Damn, turn it down a notch girl, you’re being too obvious. I grabbed the room service menu and started looking for something to eat. If he’s going to hold me prisoner, he’s going to pay for it. Literally. Wow, everything sounded really good! “Hey, do you mind if I get some breakfast? I’m starving.”
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nbsp; “Of course not. Please order anything you’d like.”
I picked up the phone and began placing my order. I decided on an egg white omelet with a side of pancakes. Leo raised his eyebrows at me when I added a bagel with cream cheese and a fruit plate. Then he actually had the nerve to laugh when I called them back to tack on some strawberry waffles, biscuits and gravy, and some coffee.
Okay, I was originally ordering so much food because I wanted to rack up a huge bill, but I became really impatient waiting for its arrival. I think I may have even started pacing. Leo just smirked and said, “Hungry are you, my dear?”
I glared. “Shut it, Leo.” He just shook his head and resumed reading the headlines.
The food came and I actually began salivating while the server was transferring everything over from the cart. Okay, this has to be connected to the change. My God, I feel like I could eat a horse right now! I made a mad dash for the table as soon as the guy left. I began shoving food into my mouth at an alarming rate. Leo came up to the table and asked, “Do you mind if I grab some fruit?”
“Do what you want.” I replied while chewing on a piece of bagel. “It’s your dime.”
Chuckling he said, “Okay, well I was just making sure. I was afraid you’d gnaw my hand off if I just went for it.” I countered his smartass remark with a good ole’ two finger salute. That just got an even bigger laugh out of him! Well, I’m glad I can be so amusing, asshole.
I’m embarrassed to admit that I ate everything on the table. I’m even more embarrassed that I had a witness. When I was done, I stood up from the table and started walking back into the bedroom. “I need to take a nap.” I said as I was stifling a yawn.