Eighteen

Eighteen
Roland POV

“I missed you too mate” I replied as I laid her on the bed.

Before I could stand to freshen up, she tightened her grip around my body. She was stronger than she thought she was. I stayed still and let her sleep a little before I pulled away which was also not easy to do.

Finally pulling away from her tight grip, I walked into the bathroom and turned on the shower. Immediately the cold water hit my head, I felt relief from the day's stress. I smiled as I remembered my achievements during the day. I was glad I finally had the consent of her family to proceed with the wedding plans. I would need to tell her about the wedding though so she can get prepared. I was nervous to tell her about it but the running of the cold water on my body made me forget all about my worries.

I came out after a while with my bathrobe on and I went to my wardrobe to pick out a short. I stopped when I saw Carmilla’s pretty face, I smiled and could not be any more glad that I would have her as my Luna soon. I laid beside her gently, careful enough not to wake her up but I guessed she felt my body because she pulled close and placed her head on my bare chest. Goosebumps travelled around my body and I froze. I fell asleep under her warm embrace.

The next morning, I woke up with her head still on my chest and I took the opportunity to admire her hair. I ran my hand over it, it was smooth, silky and thin. I thought about how I was going to tell her about the wedding plans, I then remembered her family said something about her love obstacle course. There was an old obstacle course in Mountain View Pack and I concluded that I would take her there. I felt her staring at me after a while and I looked down at her to see her wide awake.

“ How long have you been awake?” I asked and pecked her forehead, she blushed and I smiled.

“ Long enough to know you were thinking about something. Is something wrong Roland?” she looked up at me.

“No”

“I stayed up for you last night and the last thing I remembered was picking up a book to read,” she said.

“I met you sleep in the living room with the book on your face. You look pretty tired. Want to tell me about yesterday?” I said.

“It was really fun. I was in bed most of the time you advised but I was getting bored and the books were not keeping me entertained anymore. Not until Lila came to take me out for shopping, I did not want to get anything since you have gotten me most of what I wanted but she insisted and even made me try on bridal dresses. It felt good to wear them. After shopping, we got back home and had dinner” She sat up on the bed as she narrated excitedly.

“ That must have been nice,” I said and stood up from the bed.

“It is” she replied and looked at my bare chest.

“Getting dressed, you are going somewhere with me,” I said and walked to the bathroom.

“Where?!” I could hear her shout.

“I don’t need more clothes!” She shouted again.

“ I’m not taking you shopping Carmilla. Get dressed” I said sternly.

Her mouth formed an “Oh” expression and she jumped down, making me smile at her childishness. I returned to the bathroom and I only spent a few minutes before I got out, all fresh and clean. Carmilla went into the bath as I got dressedSincece it was not an official outing, I went in simple clothes of black jeans and a white shirt. I went out to find Lila.

“Lila?” I said as I peeped into her room.

“Yes?” she replied from her closet.

“Hey there, how are you?” she asked.

“I’m good. Thank you for keeping Carmilla company yesterday. Were you able to get it?” I asked.

“ Yes,” she said and handed me a tag.

“She loved this particular dress” She showed me a picture on her phone.

“Okay. Can you help me get it? I’m planning on telling her today” I said.

“Oh, nice. Good luck”

“Thank you Lila” I left her room and waited in the living room for Carmilla to be done. After a few minutes of scrolling through my phone, she came downstairs wearing skinny jeans, a round neck and sneakers. I admired her little curves, she looked like she was ready for today’s outing even though she had no idea where we were going.

“You look good Carmilla,” I said.

“Thank you, Roland. Shall we?”

“Sure” I walked ahead of her to the car.

I decided to drive us since we would be going far and I wanted us to be alone during the trip. The drive started with music playing and she was reading from her phone. She is a book freak.

“Uhmm uhmm” I cleared my throat and she looked at me.

“Are you hungry?” I asked since we did not wait to eat breakfast earlier.

“Yes, I am” she replied.

I turned into a street and drove a little before I stopped in front of an eatery. Carmilla looked up from her phone when she noticed the car stopped.

“ Let’s go and have breakfast,” I said and alighted from the car.

She walked to my side and we entered the eatery together.

“Sit. I would order something for us” I said, walking to the counter.

“ Hey there. I would like a……” I said to the woman over the counter.

She handed me the order and I smiled, taking it to the table. Carmilla gasped when she saw her food.

“You ordered my favourite. How did you know?” she asked, looking surprised.

“ I guessed,” I said.

“ I don’t believe you but okay” She picked up her fork and started eating.

I did not guess her favourite food. Her family might have told me a little too much at the meeting and I had everything stored in my head. One of the things they mentioned was her love for scrambled eggs and bacon. I stole glances at her as she ate and she caught. She blushed and slowed down.

“I have not had bacon and scrambled eggs since I left MoonPackk” she explained herself.

“I know Carmilla. Enjoy it” I said and sipped on the tea I ordered.

After eating, I got two cups of coffee for the journey. It was a long journey to Mountain View and I had made plans to spend more days. It was like a second home for me since that was my mum's hometown and we always came for vacations during holidays. I miss my parents, they were the best parent any child would ever wish for.

The drive was quiet and peaceful. Carmilla's ears were plugged with iPod and I was alone with my thoughts. I subconsciously placed my hand on her thigh, I did not even know when I did that. She looked at me and back at my hand, I immediately removed it and apologized. She smiled and returned my hand to her thigh.

We arrived at Mountain View Pack later that evening. The evening was cool and it looked like the right time to tell her. We stayed over at the Mountain View Packhouse, My uncle is the alpha of the pack so it wasn’t hard deciding to stay. We rested a little and after a little introduction, I and Carmilla left for the obstacle course. She still had no idea where we were going and she kept asking as we walked.

Getting to the course, she was surprised. It was renovated and I have my uncle to thank for that.

“ Don’t tell me you guessed that I love obstacle course. Have you been talking to my father?” she asked.

“Maybe or maybe I have been talking to your entire family” I replied.

She looked around and asked again.

“Why are you doing this Roland?”

“I want you to be my Luna Carmilla,” I said and she looked shocked.

“Why me?” she asked again.

“Because I love you Carmilla”

“But…I’m not as strong…” I stopped her.

‘You are strong Carmilla. You don’t just know it yet. I could not escape from your grip last night” I said and she laughed.

“ So what do you say?” I asked again, this time I was anxious for her reply.

“I would be your Luna Roland” she replied and I hugged her out of excitement.

“Thank you Carmilla,” I said, She smiled and I kissed her. I pulled back to see her reaction but she pulled me closer and kissed me back.

We toured the obstacle course, talked and laughed. She told me about incidents that happened with the course as a kid. I felt relieved when I saw how happy she was. We returned home, freshened up and had dinner before we went to bed, stressed from the day’s activity.

My plan the next morning was to introduce her to a few members of my mother’s family, see some interesting parts of Mountain View and head back home. We were treated like royalty, they immediately accepted and welcomed Carmilla into the family. We had some gammas follow us as we tour Mountain View later that day. It was just like when I used to come with my parents, the amazing waterfalls, rides and game arcades.

Excitement and fun were written all over Carmilla’s face. I was glad she was enjoying the trip. She played almost all the games and took every ride. I made her see the most amazing thing in Mountain View. The view from the penthouse of the pack house, a mountain lined in rows surrounding the pack. She loved the view and took pictures. We head back home that afternoon with the car filled with gifts.

Carmilla slept all through the journey back home and I knew she was exhausted. We got home hours into the night and I carried Carmilla to the room and told some gammas to bring in our luggage. I quickly took off my shirt and joined Carmilla on the bed.

“Thank you Roland” she mumbled from her sleep.

My phone rang and I picked it up.

“Roland! I need you in my room now!” Lila shouted and ended the call.

I grumbled and got out of bed. She would not be calling me early this morning other than to tell her all about our trip. My sister could be a pest but I was alone glad to have her.

“Lila, it is too early for talks,” I said as I entered her room.

“Tell me all about it,” she said excitedly.

She listened rapidly as I filled her ears with details of our trip. She would give little comments and smile as I talked.

“Congratulations Roland,” she said, standing up to walk to her closet only for her to return with a box.

“Here, I got the bridal dress” She handed the box to me and I opened it. I know absolutely nothing about female wear but the clothes looked very beautiful and I smiledknowinglyywouldd be more beautiful on Carmilla.

“Isn’t Carmilla just a lucky woman” Lila teased and I smiled.

“Thank you, Lila,” I said and left her room.

I returned to the room to find Carmilla still sleeping. I dropped the box close to her mini bookshelf and went to have my bath. I was meeting with the contractor for the pack expansion so I would not be around when Carmilla opened the box but am sure she would love the dress. I pecked her lips and walked to the door, taking one last look at her but I finally walked out