Chapter 4
note: i'm slowly getting into writing again. i want everything to have some sense before we move to the next chapter. like this if you want me to continue it, kisses
“Where the fuck are you?!” Christine screamed at Sonia.
She was trying to have a good time, chatting with various people inside the house, taking small sips from her drink and trying to be as pleasant as she could while analyzing the surroundings. The house was full of decorating items, such as small statues, pillows, paintings and some musical instruments hanging on the walls, all covered in a warm, dim light. It seemed that anyone who lived in there had an old soul type of personality. The living room was the most spacious room, as Calum presented, being full of music related items. Near the black velour couch, in the left corner, a small table was stuffed with vinyls ranging from Frank Sinatra to Green Day. The wall on the back had a small picture of Calum and the other guys from the band, as she recognized them. He seemed happy in it, actually all of them did.
The ringing sound of her cellphone brought her back to the reality she had back home. Christine was calling.
“Hi, I was taking a walk" she lied. "Why are you screaming like that?”
“Come the fuck back, Matthew got in a fight and he has to go to the hospital!”
“What?! Why??”
“Just come back at the bar, I can’t handle it!” Christine yelled and hung up on her.
“What happened?” Calum asked, as he was standing behind her, listening to what her friend said.
“I don’t know” she stumbled. “I have to go” she added and a sudden terror invaded her mind. What could’ve happened? Did he got into a fight? That was the only explanation. “I have to go” she said again, “Sorry”
“Then let’s go. What? I’m not leaving you alone, on the streets” he said.
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“I really do not understand what happened, Matt. Actually, to be more precise, I really, really doubt that’s the way things worked out” Sonia said, fumes now spitting out of her mouth.
“Oh my God, Sonia! I already told ya, I was drinking, this girl happened to be around me and Christine and she asked her something, then asked me something and then, out of the blue, this massive guy comes to me and punches me in the throat” Matt replied. He was also tired to explain his side of the truth, but he had to.
“Just like that?” she asked again.
“You know what? I can’t BELIEVE you dare to ask me these stupid questions, don’t you see I’m in pain?”
“Oh, shut up. You nearly have a bruise” she replied and left the emergency room to get some air.
Calum was waiting on a bench outside of the hospital, smoking a cigarette and looking through his phone. She took a seat next to him.
“You want some?” he asked as he was opening his pack to offer her one.
“Yes, thanks”. She lit up her cigarette and looked at him. “Calum?”
“Yes, honey eyes?” he replied, now his eyes onto hers.
“I’m sorry for this, you should not be here, it’s not fair I dragged you around to this fucking mess of a boyfriend”
“It’s not like we’re talking about fairness, I mean, yeah it’s odd for anyone in my place, considering the facts, but I am here for you” he replied.
“I’m just sorry, I wish…”
“…things were different? Yeah, I do believe so” he continued.
Sonia looked at her boots, then at her legs. She really put effort into trying to look good that night. Her hands, though, were somewhat itchy, something she used to have whenever she was stressed.
“Calum, do you know any hotels in this area?”
“I do know some”
“Then, please, let’s take a cab” she replied.
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Sonia packed all of her things in a matter of minutes. She put everything in bags and purses, locked the door and left the key at the reception, mentioning the other person in the room will come back later to pick it. Back in the cab, Calum and the driver were having a small talk when she opened the trunk and put her belongings inside of it.
“Now, let’s go to the hotel” she said and Calum nodded, while giving the address to the driver. He then smiled at her and kissed her hand once again. It seemed he really enjoyed kissing her hands.
“And from now on, besides from the times we we’re enjoying eachothers’ company, the past is left behind. I mean, if you want to…”
“Oh, shush it, I got it. Let’s keep the odd things behind” Calum concluded.
The hotel room was nice, it had a double sized bed, a small sofa and elegant decorations on the walls. The balcony was merging with the night view of the seaside, as the moon was shining across the sea. It was 2 AM and Sonia felt so tired already, as if she got old by 10 years.
“Ugh, the bed is so comfy” she said. “And the drinks are buzzing my head”.
“Haha, now we’re switching places?” Calum laughed at her as he laid face to face with her.
“Yeah, I’m not that fun. Not anymore, alt least”
“Yeah, but at least you’re cute. And you look gorgeous dressed like that”
“Thanks, we’re not…”
“Oh my God, please, stop thinking about that, nothing will happen” he howled and made her burst into laughter. “Ok, I’m gonna sleep on the couch, if you don’t mind”.
“No, no… stay here” she rapidly replied, as she hung onto his hand. “Stay here and tell me about yourself”
“There’s nothing new anyone hasn’t heard of” he replied.
“You’re wrong. I want to know the dirty little secrets that make you who you are. And whose house was that?”
“It’s mine”
“And you just leave it like that?”
“The guys have the keys and I cand trust them. Actually, I trust their girlfriends more, but you got the idea” he replied.
“Mhm” Sonia mumbled as he eyes were already closed.
Calum took a look at her, analyzing every feature she had. The few beauty marks she had, the strong, straight eyebrows that made her look surprised even in her sleep. He slowly moved closer to her and kissed her forehead.
“I’m sorry” she slowly said.
“For what?”
“For not meeting you the first day I came in here”
“I am too, for not meeting you since you came in here”
Intro
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
