Chapter 25: Twenty five

While I was in the shower I felt a bit dizzy. Maybe I was worn out from walking too much and it was a bit cold too. Well, a warm shower and a good night's sleep should do the trick and I'll be fine in the morning.

I got out but didn't dry myself, I was too tired, so I just wore my silk black nightie and got out of the bathroom.

Lexus was there on the phone with someone, as soon as he noticed me come out he looked at me, his gaze lingering at me for a few moments and he got distracted a bit from the call.

"Uh- Yea? What did you say again?" He turned around and continued talking as I went and slumped on the bed. It was so comfy and soft and I was so tired I drifted into sleep immediately. I think Lexus ended his call and was about to tell me something but it was too late now.

I woke up with a heavy head. I looked at the time and it was 7 am. That meant I slept for like 8 hours so why is my head heavy? Did I sleep too hard?

"Good. You're up." I heard Lexus say and I nodded my head, "Go change. We have a flight to catch."

"Flight?"

"Yeah. We're going back today."

"But we were supposed to be here for three days..."

"I know- but since both my mother and I are here the company doesn't have a direct supervisor. So I need to go back first. Go get ready."

I nodded and dragged myself to the bathroom with jumbled thoughts. I couldn't really think straight.

Wait. His mother was here? So what about his father? Is he here too?

Because the whole family is here someone needs to go back first?

Ah whatever. I don't know why my brain is frying just by thinking so little.

***

I know I should have realized this sooner, maybe I could have gotten medicine for myself but I'm only realizing it now that we're on the plane that I have a fever.

Now come to think of it. I think it started yesterday night but it was very light and I could have gotten rid of it but instead, I made it worse by going to sleep without drying myself.

I glanced at Lexus. He was busy doing something on his Macbook.

Oh well. There's no need to tell him. There's nothing he can do about it here too anyway. Besides won't I be a nuisance to him?

***

"Rosalie." I heard his voice, "Wake up. We've landed already."

My eyes fluttered open. When did I fall asleep?

I got up but felt the world spin and wobbled down, I didn't fall though, instead, a pair of arms supported me.

"Hey. What's wrong?" I looked up at Lexus who was analyzing my face, it didn't take him long to find out what was wrong as I tried standing up straight. "Since when do you have a fever?"

"I don't know, maybe this morning?"

"Let's get you some medicine on the way back."

I nodded and we both got off the plane and made our way to get our luggage. We had only reached the lobby when my vision started getting a bit blurry.

I shook my head.

Just a little more time. We'll get the medicine once we're out. I assured myself and just then as I took the next step, my mind went blank for a moment and the world spun, making me lose balance and crash down unconscious.

***

I half woke up to an unfamiliar ceiling, looking around I found out it was Lexus's room.

"She'll be fine after some rest Mr. Xander." I heard someone say. "After the liquid finishes, you can take it out."

I noticed the drip attached to my arm and then I drifted back into sleep.

I felt someone get in beside me, embraced me and kept me close so that I felt warm and cozy. A nice feeling to recover too. I think I smelled mint, a very little yet soothing scent of mint.

***

I woke up again to an empty room feeling lighter. My fever was gone. I rubbed my eyes, they felt a bit dry and I was thirsty. I got up from the bed and wobbled a bit but managed to balance myself. Then I walked out of the room, down the stairs, towards the kitchen where I paused in shock.

There was a pile of burnt food on the pan.

An apron lying there on the back of the chair, a pink leopard apron that was especially catching my eye.

"Pay no heed to that." Lexus's voice behind me made me jump and I looked at him, "That uh- just leave that." He went and threw the whole pan in the bin. It was making me wonder.

Did he try to cook wearing THAT leopard pink apron? Oh my God!!!? What would I give to see that!!

He came back scratching the back of his head, "What do you want to eat?"

Is he embarrassed? Of that burned stuff? Or maybe-

"Lexus did you-"

"Don't. Just don't. Don't ask anything. Just tell me what you want to eat."

I suppress my smile. I couldn't believe I was seeing such a side to him! I really wonder what made him do this?

It was making my heart flutter.

"So. How about pizza?" He asked again.

"Pizza? Sure let's have pizza!" I never had pizza in my life. One of my life wishes is being granted!

"Okay." He went to get his phone and I went to get a closer look at the apron. I picked it up and held it in front of me. It had a pocket on the front and it made me imagine him in it, trying to cook. I could see him struggling.

I giggled.

Suddenly it was Snatched from my hands and roughly thrown in the cupboard.

"Don't get any funny ideas." He gritted his teeth and I bit my lower lip to try to stop myself from giggling again.

"Lexus-"

"Don't. Your pizza will be here in twenty minutes."

He said and walked out of the penthouse.

And I don't know why but I was extremely happy. A warm feeling was bubbling inside of me.