Find That Hacker || Play for the Win ||UNEDITED VERSION (2021)

Chapter 42

The light entered through the sheer curtains. I rubbed my eyes and turned off the alarm. Did I even sleep? Wasn't it already daylight when I had finally closed my eyes out of pure tiredness. I had been too rattled and excited to even get a wink of sleep. It replayed over and over in my head. The aftermath of my actions was in a form of never-ending replay scenes.

I glanced at the other side of the bed.

Remi was already up and not in the room.

I put on my slippers and headed to the bathroom to get ready.

When going downstairs, the guys were already up and had taken all the chairs out through the veranda, sitting outside with coffee and enjoying the early morning view.

I came up from behind Elric and wrapped my hands lovingly around his neck. I pressed a kiss on his cheek. "Morning."

"Good morning." He brought his mug up. "Coffee?"

I took the mug he passed me and brought it to my lips.

"Francy.." Remi showed up at the veranda door.

Her face had a nauseated look. " I don't think I can make it to work today."

Kai jumped from his chair running over to her. "Are you okay? Why are you sick? Should we get you something? Go inside, lay down."

She waved her hand like she was fine to calm him down. He took her hand and whispered something to her. She whispered back something to him, that got him to calm down and awkwardly got back to his chair.

"Are you not feeling well?" I gave the mug back to Elric and walked over to her.

"I think it's from the sun yesterday and all the excitement. I just want to sleep." She then whispered. "Also, girl's problems."

"Okay. No problem. I'll deal with things at work today." I gave her a comforting smile. "Don't worry about a thing."

"Thanks." She smiled.

***

I got my things and the guys drove me to work, on their way on the road. All good things must come to an end. It was a day and night I will never forget.

"Text me when you get home," I told Kai and Ace, coming out of the car.

"I expect a private call later," Elric said as he walked out with me to get my bike off the top of his car. He smiled and pressed a kiss on my lips.

"I will think about you every night from now on." He said it in my ear.

I hit his chest embarrassed. It was not the place nor the time.

He went back inside and rolled the window down.

"Call me after twelve today." I smiled and waved them off. Ah..I was alone again. This was sad.

I parked my bike in front of the store on my usual spot and walked inside. Tim was there wiping the countertops.

"Morning," I said and walked over to the counter. "Remi can't make it to work today. What should we do? Should I cover for her with the desserts?"

"Is she okay?" He asked, worried.

"Just a little exhaustion from yesterday. Too much sun, excitement.. She just needs a bit of rest."

"Oh. I hope she feels better." He tossed the wiping cloth under the counters. " Are you sure you can handle the desserts?"

I nodded . "I've been here a month now and I've tasted all the sweets. I know each and every one of them. I got it covered. Plus you would be more comfortable working the counter and with the bread cause it's closer."