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I woke up with a massive headache this morning.

Trust me; it was not a great feeling to wake up to. I don't usually get such headaches but once I get one, it just eats me inside out. Feeling, so broken, I sat there on my bed, looking out through the window, loving the feel of my long hair tickling my exposed arms. The exuberant sun danced through the lacy curtains into my room and I couldn't be gloomier than that. Why does everything have to be easy and happy?

The contents of the letter still pecked on my brain like a happy sparrow who found a hole full of worms. That just made me groan in pain; it really feels like elephants are dancing on my head. Angrily, I push away my warm cold blankets and forced myself to come out from the cozy bed. And just my day, I am blessed with periods. Damn! Sometimes, I really wish I wasn't a girl. Now, don't argue with me. I just mean what I say and that's that. You don't have to give me a theory and concussion.

I walked to the bathroom and searched for that cabinet under the sink to take out my medicine pills; only to find underneath the sink... empty. I got up slightly jumpily which excited the elephants in my head. I quickly changed my clothes and had a cold, cold shower in the cold morning and walked out like a queen owning the place butt naked. If someone was on the other side of the window, I assure you it was a sight to see.

Taking out some comfy clothes, I realized I haven't packed any tampons or anything as such with me forgetting that I was a girl, indeed! Just my lucky day! Adjusting myself in loose pants, in a let's say... very unlikely fashion, I walked out of the room, to the door, not bothering to eat anything. Pete was still rolled up in the couch but Seb was nowhere to be seen. And I didn't go in search of that hunk. I threw on a hoodie and walked out of the door.

Walking through the nearly empty streets just made my muscles cry out to me to have a run. But, before that, I have to do something about my damn luck. I have seen a store nearby and hopefully, they are open. Before I walked out, I did manage to grab some money from the jar kept on the cabinet near to the door where Pete keeps his varieties of shoes. Thus, marching into the store, the old man behind the counter had a shock to hear the bell jingle wildly and in walked a hooded figure.

"I have just opened, please... I don't have any money."

I rolled my eyes at the white head man and went in search of my lovers. Finding them, I grabbed few chocolates and protein bars and walked to the old man.

Seeing me set the things out for him, he chuckled and nervously scratched his nearly bald white head.

"I am sorry." He said. I replied nothing.

He checked the chocolates and then took the box of tampons. He chuckled again.

"No wonder why you marched in like a mad rush zombie."

"Just pack it up," I replied.

"Just like my Nayla." He said with a laugh.

"Do you want me to shut your mouth?" I asked nearly grabbing the old man. I am seriously on the wrong track today. That reminded me of the pills I need and again went in search of them. I found some substitutes and returned to the man.

"I am sorry, dear. You just reminded me of my youngest of the six daughters Nayla. She was exactly like you; jumpy on her red day!"

That just made me burst out laughing. I literally laughed so hard that I nearly pee my pants. Wow! I am so high today.

"Glad I could make you laugh." He said, giving me the paper bag.

I charged him some extra and walked out saying nothing.

Feeling the chilly wind and morning sun, I forgot my plan, place, and panic. I kind of let myself loose and inhaled the morning scent when some strong hands gripped me on my forearms, taking the living breath out of my lungs.

I was like; inhaling the sweet morning air and it got stuck in between the passage and I froze.

My package threw up on the empty pavement. Luckily, it was only Seb, who had a fright to see me out, strolling leisurely.

He looked down at the thrown stuff and colored a bit when he saw the girly stuff. Quickly regaining from the embarrassment, he packed it back to my package and walked me home; never once saying anything. Well, his headphones were glued into his ears.

Upon reaching home, the first thing he did was wake up Pete with a fright. The rolled up sleeping beauty stretched his wings like a premature butterfly, nearly breaking down the TV into a half.

Then, Seb walked to make waffles as he asked if I needed any. I just nodded my head.

Once again refreshed, I was awakened by the sweet smell of waffles, Nutella, and strawberry. But I was craving for something like a greasy double decked tomato sauce filled cheeseburger. But walking into the kitchen to see Pete gorge on the awesome looking waffles, I changed my mind. Pete even had a scoop of vanilla ice cream on his waffles and I did the same. Seb made himself hash browns and eggs. I had a craving for that too and ended up eating from his plate too.

"Where are all these going, woman?" Pete asked with a mouth full of food. I remained seated as if I didn't hear a thing.

I was glad that neither of them asked me about last night expedition.

After breakfast, Pete said he needed to go to the club and walked out. Seb stayed back and I was busy flicking channels in the TV feeling irritated with the heavy flow of my heart.

Seb, after a while, came and sat with me; and I smiled at him. That was nearly unnatural. Me smiling... He started to talk to me and suddenly we had a steady conversation. TV was ignored completely and I was surprised by the way we connected easily without any hard and awkward silences. It was a nice feeling.

Slowly, he reached back to the night we first met and the kiss. The kiss! It was a taboo topic to me. I have no idea why I kissed back or why I kissed Shaun and Nate too. It was all a really awkward time for me. Maybe because I was insanely craving love and comfort. But still thinking that I kissed them in a span of short timing, made me cringe but I never regretted any of it, to be honest.

"I don't know what possessed me to kiss you and I never got the chance... to, tell you..." he started but then stopped.

"Umm, it's fine. I never thought of it much but I did wonder why we kissed, that day."

"I do wonder that sometimes too. But, never in my wildest dreams have I thought that we will have to stay like this under the same roof. I mean, I knew, there was something big and so many people have their eyes on you and you are in some sort of trouble and I will have to rescue you and..." I shushed him by keeping my finger on his lips...

"Relax, dude..." I said with a half laugh. He exhaled warmly and I noticed a color change on his face.

"I liked you." He blurted out to which his eyes widened like a deer caught in lights. It was cute.

"Well, I couldn't say the same since my emotions were all over the place when we first met."

"I understand." He said.

Then, there was that awkward silence which I hate.

"Do... do you... do you regret it?" he asked sheepishly.

I smiled at his nervousness and before I got to reply he said, "You see, I am really sorry... I shouldn't have done that. I mean, it's hard for me to like a girl and when I saw you out there screaming out like a mad woman who had a bad hair day, I was very... I was drawn to you and I am glad, the boss let me have this mission... otherwise, I... but, that is not the point, I am sorry..."

"You talk terribly fast and too much when you are nervous," I said.

He was sitting with his elbow on the sofa and the other on a display of too many gestures as he spoke to me which was really cute to see for his bed-tousled hair after a run and breakfast- still looked good and his mouth was in between forming a word and stopping right there. He slumped back into his seat and rubbed his face coarsely.

"I am sorry." He said and got up. I pulled his wrist and made him sit back down.

"I didn't say anything."

"Yea, but I can see it in your face," Seb said gallingly.

"What?" I asked, having not a clue.

"That you are disgusted by the kiss."

I laughed to his sullen face. I really had a good laugh and his face was still scowling badly.

"I never said that," I said in between laughter.

"Yea, but I can see that." he said.

"No, you stupid," I said, forcing myself to stop laughing.

He had a goofy grin on his face and he neared dangerously near to me and started tickling me. I sat like a wooden structure looking at him funnily. He had his eyes wide like saucers. It was really funny to see his face color so red in a span of few seconds.

"Are you done? I am not that ticklish, thank you very much." I said without taking his hands from either side of me.

In any cliché novel, a kiss might erupt then and there as I have read but to me... However... he withdrew his hands from my sides and I felt bad. I loved the way my skin made me feel with his hands on me. I thought there might be a kiss here. I guess, not.

"So, you don't regret it?" He asked twisting his hands in a very girly manner. Man, this man will be the death of me.

"No." I cleared his poor doubtful mind.

He blew out rather charmingly and grinned at me.

"Thank you, whoa! A weight has been lifted off my chest. I was really regretting it and I was really heaving the burden in my heart, you know!"

I smiled. What else am I supposed to do? Just as my emotion made me want to kiss him, I felt like I needed to distance myself from this man. It was a sudden emotional change and that confused me. However, he got up and went to his room for a shower. I turned my attention back to the muted TV screen which was having a fine lip lock scene and I groaned aloud. That scene just made me want to kiss Seb. Dammit!

Seb walked out with his combed wet hair and neatly dressed in formals.

"I have a meeting. Are you fine staying alone?" he asked rolling his light yellow button up shirt on his ripped arms. Blow! I am seriously high.

"No. I was born to be alone." I said looking at the screen.

From the corner of my eyes, I saw him freeze midway of rolling the other sleeve into place.

"Hey, I will be back soon. It's just boss need to see me soon for another client."

"What client?" I was suddenly curious in knowing about it.

"Oh, he didn't give me any details." He said without looking at my face and I knew it, he was lying. Fine by me! He walked then to the kitchen and poured himself orange juice. Suddenly, I was craving for it too.

"I will be in my room," I said.

He nodded and then walked out. I can't help but stare at his rippled legs flex in those killer black jeans. He looked hot! That much I should agree.

Walking back to my room, I remembered about the letter again and read them. Once more...

It started like the other one.

Dear darling daughter,

I am really sorry to make you run here and there with this silly expedition that I was forced to do. If I knew this was going to be this much trouble, I mean troubling you; then I wouldn't have done this for any cost.

Sometimes, I feel like I need to hug you tight when I watch you, being ignored and flicked back like a scum as directed by the devil himself. I am sorry dear. And, yes, I have written this recently. If you flip this paper and run a laser light, you can see the next clue. I am not much of a poet, but I try. I wish if you could see my love for you.

I scoffed again.

Sometimes, I wish for Peter to have never found me. I wished to never have associated with Evelyn's husband, the mission. Anything!

Truth be told, I have so much to tell you. Not now.

So, Now, flip and read for the clue.

Eva.

Yea, how am I supposed to get a laser light now?

Seb was away and I messaged Pete to get me one and he instantly replied... done! I smiled

Some muffled voices notified me that I was not alone. It reminded me of last night when the door was tried but that was only Seb, looking out for me. This time, it was outside the apartment door and looking through the peephole, I could see two men trying to pick the lock.

I panicked. If I was not on my heavy day, I would make a run for it but this was really unfortunate. I really panicked. I quickly sent a message to Pete that there were two men outside trying the lock and he replied just as soon, he will be home.

I looked around for a place to hide but there was none. I was standing in the hallway from the living hall to the rooms. Mine was at the end and I was standing in front of Seb and Pete's like a fool. I groaned and looked up feeling quite scared.

An idea sparked in my veins. But I am not sure if I will be able to do it.

I quickly tied my hair into a messy bun and just as they opened the door, I vanished.

Not literally, I crawled keeping both my legs and hands firmly on the walls, which was tiny in comparison to my home and attached my back to the ceiling. It was not a fine position and I was not in my game since I had not had my share of amusement in days. It was a close call but I managed.

In snail's pace, they searched the apartment and reached my room.

"There is a girl in here," Man number one said.

"I, wonder if it is her. Let's call Sebastian and see." number two said.

So, they were after me. I thought. It was getting really difficult to stay in place.

"Seb, I see there is a girl in your friend's place." Man number two said with a smirk. "Oh come on, we don't want to hurt your feelings. Boss sent us. Now tell us who she is." He paused, scratching one leg with the other pointed boot. Luckily no one looked up. "She doesn't look like a one night stand to us. She has clothes and all. By the way, where is your girlfriend?"

Girlfriend! Girlfriend...

Suddenly, I was feeling giddy, a nervous reaction and I scared myself that I will fall face first without any feelings.

However, thug number one sat down on the sofa and I panicked again. If he looked up to the side to the hallway, he might see my head. Dang! Anyway, the one on phone hanged up and sat with the other guy and I grunted to myself.

I could feel my legs and hands going numb and white. With my periods, it was really frustrating. Luckily, Pete rushed into the house and created a racket to which the guys ran away. Making sure, they left, I saw Pete coming in and calling for me on my phone. As he neared to his room, I called him.

At first, Pete looked here and there. Then, I said pssst... he looked up and screamed, falling down and crawling on all four.

Like a cat, I jumped down with the help of the wall and he literally had his eyes out of his socket.

"What in the world woman?" he asked, with a hoarse voice, taking the pen out for me.

I laughed.

But then, Seb burst in through the door and I saw his neatly pressed clothes all messed up, torn and dirty. It didn't register to me until I looked at his face that he was beaten up.

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