They both went on with the conversation until midnight, discussing more of the things they wanted for themselves and for each other, and even their fears. Finally, just before the chiming of the clock twelve, Christian saw Phoebe trying to hide her yawn.
“Tired are you; might as well spend the night here, I have an extra bedroom and you can… sleep in there,” he said. Phoebe looked at her for a moment and then slowly nodded. “I do, Christian and thanks for the compliment.” Christian introduced her to the guest room and ensured she had all that she wanted or needed. “If there is anything you require please feel free to knock on my door, I am just a door away.” Phoebe got comfortable in the guest room, was glad to be in Christian’s apartment which was warm and comfortable. The lovely outfit he had bought her was comfortable sleepwear that she slipped into; she got on the bed but sleep never came. Day’s activities and almost blThe next morning Phoebe woke up with a feeling that she had not experienced in a long time, the feeling of contentment. She woke up yawning she saw Christian sitting up already, brewing coffee in the tiny kitchenette. She smiled enjoying the calmness of simply being just two people cooking in the kitchen. As they prepared to sit down for their meal the sound of compelling knock could be heard at the door. All of a sudden Phoebe felt a swift beasting flutter in her bosom as Christian moved to answer it. Unfortunately, she could not rid herself of the negative feelings that seized her. This had not crossed her mind till one morning she woke up to this message: “Who could it be this early?” Christian swiftly opened the door on the other side stood Marlin, looking very pleased with himself. Phoebe's blood ran cold. She had not been able to set her eyes on him since the time they exchanged some harsh words over the telephone. “C
He looked at her and held her hands in his, grasping them without too much pressure, but without being weak either. Phoebe you scared me for a while there, I’m not he man that Marlin wants you to see, But I’ve grown through you and I’ve changed. Perhaps Phoebe’s heart was made of agony compounded by confusion, for she did not know what to do anymore. She tries to let the man as close as possible to be intimate with her but the thought still lingered on her mind. “I think I have no idea, Christian,” she said, shaking her head friously. “There is so much to comprehend. ” Christian agreed, looking seriously at me. “You have all the time you need Phoebe, I will just wait for you, hoping you could forget everything I have done that led to our break up and give me another try.” Marlin stopped and Phoebe, taking her hands back softly, stood up to move near the window. She looked at the peacefulness around her and wondered, the calm of the morning broken by
Christian followed her with his eyes, his throat tightened, thinking of the woman he has been in love with all this time. He understood that he had to wait for her to come around, to slowly open up to him and this means giving her time. But the moments when we are cornered seemed to stretch until it felt like an eternity. Suddenly,Phoebe shifted around to look at him squarely in the face, her determination reflected on her face. “Christian, I just want to be by myself for some time, there is a lot happening around me and I feel I need to figure some things out.I don’t want to hurt you but I need this right now, please. ” Christian nodded, swallowing hard. He looked at her and said softly, “Of course Phoebe, I will be here awaiting your feedback, but trust me I really and truly love you from the bottom of my heart.you take as much time as you wish. ” With that Phoebe left the room and her thoughts as jumbled as a bowl of
‘Do not under any circumstances believe that liar, do you think that any word that marlin speaks is the truth,” she nearly snapped at her. “It is always good to know that Marlin has never liked you and he is only out to get on your nerves, Phoebe. Do not let him get to you, as he is not worth it.Sarah could not see Phoebe nodding but she continued speaking as though trilling to the affirmative of what Phoebe had said. “Oh, I know I should not react that way and should not let him affect me this way but things are just not right at all right now.”Sarah paused for a second to think about what to say next. She responded after a while and her voice was somehow less harsh, more soothing“Phoebe, I think you seriously should take a break, you have been through so much; you sound like you simply need some time off I propose that you and I take a two-day trip and leave Kingston and all the chaos behind. What do you think?”Phoebe decided to take a cup o
It was time for the other details to be attended to at least they were from her perspective. She picked up her toiletries bag and went about putting in the bare necessities that include; a toothbrush, toothpaste, a small bottle of shampoo, and a few skin products. She put on the special perfume, a flower fragrance that she loved so much and this gave her a cheerful spirit. While packing she remembered how different she became over the recent months, how much she matured, and how it happened. This was not merely an escape, it was a getaway to rediscover herself, to uncover that fighter within her that she knew still existed though the years of insecurity and fear had tried to smother her.Phoebe spose to move to her nightstand and picked her phone scrolling through her music Playlist. She created a new one full of songs making her feel like a winner, songs that would bring back memories of better times and of hope. Music remained for her to be the best wa
The drive was smooth, people were talking and joking with one another. This can range from a conversation about the favourite movies of the characters to the places that interested them for the trip. Finally Phoebe started laughing more than she have laughed in weeks and as the car moved on the burden on her felt lighter and lighter.“By the way, are there any specific areas you would like to go to while in the area?” Sarah inquired as they took the interstate.‘I am not certain yet,’ Phoebe said. “All I wish to do is wander around and see how these days turn out.”Sarah grinned. That sounds like a plan, I guess that going with no much planned schedule is always a good idea, we’ll wing it.Phoebe nodded her head slowly and felt quite relieved on this thought. She did not have to strategise or dictate every little detail. This trip was about surrender, about the absence of the need to plan and to control things and to take it easy and to be.
The game was harmless as the two friends asked questions in the first few rounds and the tasks were simple and amusing. What is your worst shame? What is something you have done that you regret or consider as ridiculous? and tests such as the egg challenge where couples have to either verbally spar or make silly faces at each other, and simple dares for example, dance like a chicken or sing a random song. However, the truths were moving toward becoming more serious as the game extended, which means that the dares also became more invasive.Phoebe drew a heart, and Sarah looked at the paper, and smirked. ‘The truth!’ Swallowing lightly, So Phoebe, if you could alter something in your past what would that be?’This was well personal to Phoebe so she paused, the question hitting her deep inside probably more than what she had anticipated. She looked at the fire then back at Sarah and calmly pondered over her reply. That was a loaded question and for a long time she re
Sarah stared at her as if she understood what exactly she was feeling. “Sometimes people just want someone to guide them to let go a little and be friendly; I’m glad you persuaded me to go on this trip”Phoebe stood up and followed sarah back to the bed and sat down next to her. “I think so too. I have bottled up so many things for so long that actually it made me heavy.”Phoebe looked up at her and then saw that Sarah had got up and was standing beside her tentatively reaching out to place her hand on Phoebe’s arm, she then squeezed Phoebe’s hand. “Why do you always load it all on to yourself, you have friends, relatives who will support you and help.”Phoebe examined the woman’s slender hand resting in her own, and a lump rose in Phoebe’s throat. “I know,” she whispered. “And now I’m realizing that It is alright for people to be there for you, to be needed, to help.”Sarah looked at her pleasantly and her eyes said it all, yes she understood wha