"Do you want me to leave?" I asked her.
"No!" she answered. "But I don't want to stay either. I just..."
"Why?"
"I have responsibilities at home, in my business and I also have a life. I can't just disappear for too long. There are people depending on me," she replied.
"I understand that better than anyone," I said kindly. "It's just that I wish you wouldn't leave so soon."
"I can't do anything for you. I won't stay more than two days," she exclaimed.
Two days are enough for me. In two days, I'll make you fall into my arms.
Chapter 10 Cathy
The day began, and I was in the guest room at the Night Pack's mansion, something I had never imagined in my wildest thoughts.
My cell phone rang, and I answered immediately.
"Good morning, mom. Are you coming today?" Elliot asked, still sleepy.
"No, baby, but I promise I will come soon," I said. "How have you been?"
"Fine, just playing with my toys," he said with a little smile. "Nani made me pancakes and is taking me to the park after school."
"Have fun, then," I said.
He passed the phone to Nani.
"Hello, ma'am. How has your trip been?"
"Better than I thought, but now I think I'll be staying a little longer than planned. Would you mind babysitting for acouple more days for Elliot?"
"I understand. I have no problem. Your boy is an angel, and I'll take care of him until you get back," she stated.
"Thank you very much. I'll send you some more money to take him to the movies and something extra for you," I said. "But please don't let him eat too much candy, and tell him to do his school homework."
"Yes ma'am, I'll keep you posted," she added.
"Thank you for taking care of my little boy. I have to go now. Tell him I love him."
I hung up the cell phone and got out of bed, finally feeling like my body had rested. The mattress was so soft and molded to my body in a way that felt like you were on a snowflake.
I went to the bathroom, washed my face, and let the cold water finish waking me up.
"Good morning. Are you awake?" Eric asked from outside.
He had stayed, and it wasn't a dream. He was still there, which was getting on my nerves because I wouldn't know how much I could take it.
"Yeah, I'm just getting ready," I said, taking off my pajamas and putting on some casual clothes.
I looked at myself in the large mirror next to the door and adjusted my blouse to better show off my figure. Then I walked out of the room, and Eric was there with a cup of coffee waiting for me.
"A little bird told me you can't live without some of this in the morning," he said, bringing the cup closer to me.
The coffee aroma was exquisite, no doubt a Colombian coffee.
"Thank you so much, Eric. You shouldn't have bothered," I said, "But I really appreciate it."
