The next day just so happened to be my birthday. I woke up to the smell of smoke.
Sitting up I put my slippers on in a hurry. My first thought was: holy fuck the kitchens on fire!
Running downstairs in slippers was a bad idea. I slid: losing my balance as I nearly faceplanted. Instead I accidentally ran straight into becks.

" Mari are you okay??"
She helps me to my feet as I rub my tummy. All this recent depression has made me extremely hungry. Becks grins and gestures towards Arthur . Arthur was in the kitchen. He was trying to make pancakes for my birthday. Arthur turns to look at me a frown forming in his face.

" I'm sorry mari I tried-"
Rolling my eyes I walk over to him: leaning my head on his shoulder silently.
" It's okay....
What are we doing today ?"

Becks hands me a pamphlet for what looks to be a casino.

" You and Arthur both need a break. So I booked you both first class airplane seats to Vegas. Hopefully during your stay there you can mend your relationship. Don't worry about the others. They'll be in my hands."
Becks hands the second pamphlet to Arthur. He turns to becks a stern look on his face.

" I'm not going I have unfinished business to-"
Becks cuts off Arthur's protest.
Stopping him immediately as she reminds him about something
" Don't forget that I know your secret Mr."
Arthur rolls his eyes before storming off. Its obvious he is still mad at me. I'm still mad at him. I can't believe becks really thinks that a week in LA can mend our broken relationship. After everything that has been going on she really has the guts to send me on a birthday vacation with this asshole.

Less then ten minutes later my bags are already packed. Thankfully the airport is five minutes away. So I won't have to chat with Arthur on the ride there .

I take a seat in the Uber car and cross my legs. The dress I was wearing was way too short. I was not happy for this trip and definitely not happy that I had to take Arthur alongside with me.

Arthur sits down next to me: both of us avoiding eye  contact the whole ride to our airport. It was acward and I couldn't help but feel uneasy.

                     8:45pm
Finally we board the plane. Our bags are in the back since where first class. We even have our own room. It's got a bed, mini fridge and tv. The mini fridge stocked with food.
Arthur opens the mini fridge. He grabs a bag of chips and eats away. Chomping on the chips in a loud annoying way.
I'm so tired.
Kicking off my heels I plop in bed silently. Just laying there sprawled out. Falling asleep instantly. That was until I heard crumpling of a wrapper.
Looking at Arthur i realized he had eaten a lot of snack foods . He just wouldn't stop eating .

The wrapper crinkling made me want to scream.
That's it . Im done

Standing  up I jump off the bed . The pillow in my hand hitting him across the head hard. arthur turns staring at me in anger.
" What the fuck is your problem mari?!"

" Your my problem!! if your going to be vacationing with me you have to stop being annoying!"

Then I went straight back to my bed.
After two hours of sleep the plane lands .  After gathering our luggage we make our way downtown to hard rock hotel and casino. Becks had booked us a week stay at this hotel. I would have rather gone with becks then arthur.
The hotel had everything. A pool, jacusoe, buffet bar, spa station, casino, and over forty different dinners. Down the street from the hotel was a golf course. On the right side was a Walmart supercenter. If Florida doesn't workout for us I would love to live here.
Looking down at my leg hair I sigh. My shaver broke before I left. So it's going on day two of not shaving.trust me I'm not so fond about it. Hopefully the spa has a waxing station. That way I can wear my bikinis at the pool.

" This way ."
Arthur guides me to our luxurious hotel room. He opens the door using the key card . I walk in the room patting down the bed . Trying to figure out if it's memory foam or not.

" Mari are you going to help unpack? Are are you going to waste your time messing around with a comforter set?"

Grabbing my hotel card a smile forms across my face. First thing first: I'm in desperate need of a wax . I need to have a spa day for myself.

" I'm getting my body waxed don't follow."

" But it's your birthday -"

Ignoring Arthur's protest I head out of the hotel room. Finally some alone time to rejelvenate.