All of Me (Sebastian Vettel)

17. Stronger Together

When Alyssa opened her eyes several hours later she struggled to remember where she was.  Then it all came back to her.  Dean's return. Seb driving to be with her.   Agreeing to move in with him.  Arriving here in the early hours of the morning.  

She glanced around the room.  It was so big!  So much bigger than any bedroom she'd had in her life.  It was painted a baby blue colour. The bedding was baby blue and cream.   She smiled and snuggled down under the covers.  She didn't want to get up just yet.   The bed was so comfortable.  Then there was a knock on the door.  She groaned. 

"Come on sleepy head!  It's nearly midday.   I want to show you the rest of the house," came Seb's far too cheerful voice.  Perhaps if she ignored him he would go away.  "If you don't answer me in the next ten seconds I'm coming in there and dragging you out of bed."

"I don't want to get up.  I'm quite happy where I am."

"Ten, nine, eight, seven..."

"I answered you!"

"Not the answer I wanted.  Six, five, four..."

"Ok, just give me five more minutes."

"Three, two, one!"

"You've got to be fucking kidding me!"   The door opened and she heard Seb enter the room.

"Come on lazy bones.  I let you lay in.  Up!  Or I'll get in there with you!"

"You wouldn't dare!"

"Try me!"

She sat up and swung her legs off of the bed.  "Ok, ok!"   Seb grinned at her.   His eyes travelled over her, admiring the view.  She was wearing a pair of shortie pyjamas and the vest top had ridden up showing her bare midriff.

"So I thought after the grand house tour I could take you out for a drive in the DBS. We could pop to Tesco's and get some food in. I mean I have plenty, but we'll get some things you like."

"Seb, can't it wait?"

"You can't hide in your room all the time ."

It was then he noticed the bruises on her neck. They looked more prominent then the previous day.  His anger towards the man who had made them began to grow again. 

"I'll be waiting downstairs."   He turned and left her room, closing the door behind him. 

His quick change in mood hadn't gone unnoticed by Alyssa.  She didn't know what had caused it but she didn't want to annoy him even more. 

She went into the en-suite and took a quick shower and then went to get dressed.  She put on the neon pink bra and pantie set that Seb had been admiring the day before.  Then she rummaged through her case to find some clothes.   She knew she'd have to unpack properly soon. 

Finally she decided on a pair of black skinny jeans and a blush pink ribbed vest. It looked like a nice day outside so she slipped on a pair of sandals.

She pulled her hair into a high ponytail and applied minimal makeup.

Then she headed down the stairs to find Seb. She found him in the kitchen talking on the phone.

"Sienna, look I promise I will see the girls tomorrow. It's not the best time to come over. No Sienna, I don't have a woman here. Well I do, but it's not what you're thinking. Sienna, stop jumping to the wrong conclusion."

He looked stressed. Alyssa made a spur of the moment decision. She walked over and grabbed the phone out of his hand and put it to her ear.

"Hello Sisi."