The Killer Was My Lover

Chapter 9: The Note

"Awww!"

What a good morning. My very comfortable sleep was interrupted by my very own clumsiness. -_-

I just fell on the floor.

Why couldn't I sleep in a static position? Like I mean, just to stay in place! Ugh.

*Knocks*

"Madison, are you fine?"

Oof! That was Ethan's voice right there--outside the door.

The good thing is I chose to sleep in a room separate from his. Well, at least he couldn't witness my clumsy episodes and couldn't see me filled with drool every time I wake up lol.

His house was actually huge--thinking he has been living alone. But anyway, idk how, but it made me feel like I'm home.

"Madison, you up already?"

Oh!

I got up hurriedly, went back to the bed, and slightly fixed my hair.

"Yes, I am!" I replied.

But wait...why did he even check on me? He hasn't done it before.

I was still finding the best 'what if' when he already opened the door while holding a...

*gasp*

"Good morning, crush."
He uttered those words while showing his sweet smile.

I paused for a while while--still staring at him, surprised.

With his messy damp hair complementing his plain v-neck white shirt and gray shorts, he was holding a tray of breakfast.

"W-what is t-that?"
Geez, Madison! How dumb.

"Breakfast in bed for my queen," he stated as he lowered down to sit on the bed and fix the tray...err...for me.

I bit my lower lip as I've felt a tingly sensation inside of me. Any moment from now, I would probably explode! (In a positive way, of course).

I couldn't look straight at his eyes, and I've felt my face burning hot, so I've chosen to keep my eyes focused on the foods arranged in front of me.

The hot coffee he has prepared--along with avocado toasts, pancakes with syrup and berries, colorful fruits, and three red roses--made me feel special.

"It's my first time doing this, so please bear with me," he said with some chuckles in between.

How should I react?
What should I do?
I am not used to this!

Breathe in.
Breathe out.

The moment I had a little courage, I faced him right away and smiled.
Ok, that was all I could do at that moment.

Once more, I averted my gaze towards what he has placed in front of me. I gladly held the roses and genuinely smiled at it.

Verily, efforts like these could stir up gleefulness inside my chest.

I know I am pretty but I felt prettier (haha! just kiddin').

"I hope y-you'll...uhm...like it. You know, t-the decorations...I am n-not that good at--

"Ethan, this is amazing!"
I assured him as I've noticed he was getting a bit tense. I could sense him turning uneasy, and so I got the urge to make him feel affirmed.

He looked away and sighed.

"I've been dreaming for the moment to be with you for so long, and since it's here, I have to do everything," he stated. "And I just wanted to make you feel special in my arms."