Maya
I am busy making breakfast for the three of us since Conrad and Chelsea are still asleep. Conrad didn’t come to bed until about three, so I assume Chelsea was the same. I wanted to let them sleep for longer because they would be tired. Conrad wasn’t going into the office until this afternoon, anyway.
I am making homemade chocolate chip pancakes. As I do, my cell beeps, and the second I see it is an unknown number, I know who it is. Callum. I haven’t heard from him in a while, so I expected it to be soon.
I sigh, reaching for it and opening it to see what the hell he has to say now.
I just wanted to remind you I have not disappeared.
I roll my eyes when I read it. I screenshot the text before deleting it and blocking the number. I am not letting him get under my skin today. I refuse. I switch it to silent, set it down, and return to making breakfast. I put some music on at a low volume as I do.
Chelsea wants her and I to spend the day together. I have no idea what she wants to do, but I will be happy with anything. I will be grateful for the company and some girl time.
I get lost in what I am doing until I feel a pair of arms come around me from behind, “Good morning, beautiful.” Conrad whispers, kissing my neck.
I moan softly, “Good morning, handsome. What are you doing awake? I thought you would have slept longer.” I ask, glancing over my shoulder at him.
“I woke up, and you weren’t there.” He says.
I turn to face him, “I wanted to make us all breakfast because I know the two of you were quite late coming to bed.”
“Yes, we were. It was a good night. I wish you had stayed up with us.”
“Another time.” I smile and kiss him softly.
Conrad moves me away from the cooker, pressing my back to the counter and kissing back, deepening the kiss. I moan, snaking my arms around his neck. He lifts me and sits me on the counter, standing between my legs and rests his hands on my thighs.
“Mmm, we should stop, babe. Remember, we aren’t alone in the house.” I mumble into his lips.
“Yes, please, stop. I don’t need to see this first thing in the morning or ever.” We hear Chelsea say, laughing.
We quickly pull apart, and I look over Conrad’s shoulder, “Sorry.”
I blush and bury my face in Conrad’s chest: Conrad and Chelsea chuckle.
“Sorry, sis.” He says, pulling away and helping me down from the counter.
“It is fine. I am glad you two kids have fun, but I just don’t need to see it.” She snickers.
“Kids? I am older than you, remember?” Conrad laughs.
“Yeah, yeah. Coffee, I need coffee. I drank too much last night.” She whines.
“I just made a fresh pot. Help yourself.” I smile.
Conrad gets us all some coffee and hands them out. Chelsea sits at the breakfast bar, leaning against it and groans.
I grab my cell and find the screenshot I took, “Callum texted.” I sigh, showing Conrad the photo.
Conrad shakes his head, anger filling his eyes, and he takes it and reads it, “I will give it to the police. Did you respond?”
I shake my head, “No. I blocked the number. He just wanted to make sure we knew he hadn’t disappeared.” I sigh.
“I am not surprised. I am going to ask Joshua to stay close to you and Chelsea today.” He says, hugging me to his chest.
“Okay. I am not sure about our plans. Please don’t let the text get to you. I refuse to let him get under my skin today.”
“I will try, sweetheart.” He promises and kisses me softly.
I return to making our breakfast, and he gets Chelsea some painkillers.
“I forgot how much of a lightweight you were.” He teases.
She glares at him and flips him off, taking the painkillers. I have a feeling Chelsea and I won’t be going anywhere today if she is rough. I am fine with staying in if she wants to do that.
“Do you want some bacon with your pancakes?” I ask them.
They nod. I won’t have any, but I will make them some.
“What are the plans for you two today?” Conrad asks.
“I am thinking we should go for a spa day. There is a great one not too far from here. If you are up for it, Maya?” she asks, looking over at me.
I don’t think I can afford a spa day. I chew my lips nervously and feel Conrad’s eyes on me.
“Yes, Maya would love it. My treat.” He smiles.
“What? No. I already spent enough yesterday.” I whine.
“You didn’t spend that much, angel. I will transfer money into your account for it.” He smiles.
“You don’t need. I can pay for us.” Chelsea smiles.
I feel terrible that I can even afford it. It is another thing to remind myself that I will never have the kind of money they have.
“Or we can find something that doesn’t cost as much money,” I whisper.
Conrad pulls me close to him, “Maya, I really don’t mind paying. It will be good for you to relax before this weekend. Please, let me do this?” he says softly, stroking my cheek.
I sigh, “Okay, but this is the last thing.” I state firmly.
“Sure, sweetness.” He smiles and kisses my forehead.
He doesn’t agree with my statement. I roll my eyes and pout at him. He laughs loudly and bops my nose. I huff and turn back to finish off breakfast. It will be nice because I have never been to a spa before. I just wish I could pay for it myself. I swear, once I am back on my feet, I will find a way to repay Conrad for everything he does. How I don’t know, but I will work something out.
“Yay, girls, spa day.” Chelsea celebrates.
It will give us a chance to bond more, just the two of us.
“Yes, but there is one condition, Joshua drops you both off and picks you back,” Conrad says firmly.
“I am fine with that,” Chelsea replies.
I don’t need to respond because Conrad knows I am fine with it. The spa will be the perfect place to let all my worries go. Though, I don’t think I will get a massage. I don’t like the idea of anyone else touching me. I will try everything else, though.