Why You?

𝑪𝒉. 𝟒𝟓 | 𝑭𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒓𝒔 🌶️

Aira

I wake up to an empty bed with my body rolling around side to side to mend the extreme hangover headache that pulsed my nerves and beat them like a drum. Guess I had too much last night. Rubbing my eyes, I sat up to find Lex sleeping on the couch. Why was he sleeping on the couch? He looked so uncomfortable though.

My eyes roamed around the room to the bathroom which was open to find my dress on the floor. I look down at myself to find myself in my bra and panties only. A strike hit through my head like a thunderstorm.

No, no, no. The hickey on my neck reflects in the mirror I look into which is followed by a cascade of memories from last night. Kissing Lex by the lake and in the room. The imprint of his hand beneath my dress renewed tingles that left goosebumps on me right now. I tried to seduce him last night. My face fell into both my hands out of embarrassment. I couldn't remember if anything else happened but it doesn't look like it.

Lex's hoodie is the closest thing to me. I quickly dress myself in it as I wonder what to do next. How am I going to face him? All I have to do is avoid him till our flight. Who am I kidding I'm going to have to face him some time. BUT NOT NOW! The anxiety in me starts to rise as I feel nervous. Why did I get drunk? The sorrow was useless. I decided to take a shower and get dressed for breakfast to relieve my mind. Lex was still sound asleep and I didn't want to wake him up either.

All I had to do was apologise but after the stunts I pulled last night this apology was buried deep under fear. Our flight was in five hours so I could go around the mall for three and get back here just in time for no waiting area at the airport and direct boarding into the flight. That was exactly what I did. When I came back from my shopping spree where I brought nothing and just felt wet by the tingles Lex's touch my body had memorised.

The lady at the receptionist called me over when I stood by the elevators letting me know that my husband has turned into a madman looking for me. That's great news. I think I should prepare myself for a little anger-bust session when I see him. I'm so fucked. The packing was not done and considering we did not have time left to fuck around and miss our flight, I started packing our belongings up.

During that, the rehearsal of what I would say to him was also coming together in my head. Lex barges in with his messy hair and shirt that is untucked. His rolled-up sleeves are drenched in sweat, and he looks like he's just escaped a madhouse. He looks really pissed and I for sure would not be spared today. My brain is thinking of an excuse and reason but the anxiety doesn't let me think.

"Where were you? Why did you leave your phone behind?" he asks walking up to me.

I hold my lips in as I search for an answer. My eyes look at Lex who is demanding one and isn't pleased.

"Answer me, Aira! Do you have any idea how fucking worried I was?" he scolded further.

What happens next was uncalled for. Lex pulled me into his chest, hugging me tightly like I was going to escape away from him any moment.

"Don't ever do that again," his voice grasped with hurt.

I hear his heart pounding against my head. My ears carefully listened as his racing heartbeat quietened down. Against that, the warmth of his body radiated fear and care for me. Lex pulled me apart to get a sight of my face before hugging me tightly again without uttering a word. I guess I won't be doing that again...

The ride to the airport was silent and so was the boarding but once we were seated Lex tried talking to me. I've managed to ignore him for three hours and can see him losing his temper. I haven't lifted any of his conversations from the fear of him bringing up the incident from last night.