Iâve got some matters to attend to.
â
Following a prolonged pause, Alexis gently remarked, âYouâve been quite occupied lately.
Do you plan to manage everything before the wedding?â
Leonel remained silent, opting instead to run his fingers through her hair.
âCarry on with your tasks,â Alexis whispered.
Pulling out the quilt, she settled down and shifted her gaze to the opposite side of the bed.
âLeonel, could you please turn off the light? Itâs a bit too bright,â she requested.
Leonel leaned in, extinguishing the Light.
Observing her profile, he softly called, âAlexis.
â
âWhat is it?â
Following a brief period of silence, Leonel simply rose unhurriedly and exited the bedroom.
In the bedroom enveloped in darkness, Alexis lay with open eyes.
How could she manage to fall asleep? Throughout the night, she occupied herself by counting the hours.
Leonel, on the other hand, spent an equivalent amount of time smoking cigarettes in his study, mirroring her wakefulness while lying in bed.
Only with the break of dawn did she succumb to sleep, waking to find Leonel absent.
In a bewildered state, Alexis perched on the bed.
Fragrances of breakfast and lingering notes of last nightâs blood permeated the air.
It was either a fragment of Leonelâs history or perhaps a glimpse into the future.
Alexis mechanically retrieved her phone, dialing Leonelâs number.
After a half-minute ring, Leonelâs tender voice greeted her.
âGood morning.
â
Casually, Alexis remarked, âAn early start at the office today?â
On the line, Leonel hesitated briefly before responding, âNot exactly.
â
âDo you have a business meeting scheduled? Donât forget to have breakfast.
Got to go.
Weâll talk later.
â
In silence, Alexis disconnected the call.
Gently lowering her hand, Alexis remained in a daze.
When reality set in, tears stained her cheeks, and the touch felt chilling.
After contemplating for a moment, Alexis decided to call Darwin.