In Her Dreams

Chapter 3: Sunday With Sawyer the Monster

Humming of birds and morning rays of shine awaken me. I had a great asleep. I tried to stretch out my arms but there was a heavy and strong arms wrapped around me.

His bold scents. I already know he it is. The idea of sleeping well next to him is disgusting.

Carefully, I lifted his arms to get up. Being extremely careful not to awaken the beast behind me.

When I completely removed his hands. I sat down to fix my hair. I looked at his face. He looks like a gentle devil peacefully sleeping in a paradise.

View like this. I'm gonna spend the rest of my life watching you, Mr. Sawyer.

I am staring at him when he opened his eyes.

"Morning." He said staring back.

I'm not used to his stares so I tried to get up.

But he talked again,"Where are you going?"

"I will prepare your breakfast Mr. Sawyer." I replied in my natural voice.

"Pink suits you." He said referring to my pink night gown. From my nightgown his gaze went to my chest.

"Look up! My face is here." I grabbed his attention.

"Yeah.", He answered. "I have them prepared our food today. We're going to the garden." If he is trying to impress me. Well I am. But I don't have to show it. Him being lunatic will not change after all.

Being there is forbidden. He once hit me when I went there without his consent.

It's a secret garden poolside. There's a sea blue green inspired pool under the well grew giant palm and pine trees. The white wall bougainvillea makes the view magnificent.

Being there is a fantasy.

"Where are you going?" My heart pounded when his voice raise.

"In the pool garden."

"Mind to change your sleep wear?"

I thought he was in bad mood again.

"Yeah." Without looking at him, I went to my closet in a hurry.

I choose an orange cutout one shoulder one-piece. I wear a floral print orange chiffon long skirt as cover up. I styled my long wavy brown hair an over the head white and orange silk scarf. I put on my Le Specs UV protection sunglasses. I pair up my outfit with white beach sandals. I'm ready! I put my sunblocks in a small white pouch. Then, I leave our room with confidence.

I can breathe the fresh air that comes from clean environment. I can see him. He was sitting in a two seats white table. The food is already serve. Filipino breakfast food. I like it. I think he is just waiting for me to arrive.

"Uhm I'm here." I grabbed his attention.

He gasped when he looked up to me. "What are you wearing?" His face seems surprised.

"Swimsuit." Butterflies in my stomach started messing. Did I overdress? Or Do I look ugly?

"Why are you wearing that? We aren't -" He is in the middle of speaking when Mang Harold came up. He is carrying some gardening tools.

"Just leave it there." He answered to the old man without withdrawing his eyes on me.

"I thought..." I just shrugged my shoulders. My excitement turns into nothing. I dressed up myself to dig some soil.

"Never mind. Let's eat." He motion his hand telling me to sit down.

I have no choice but to sit in front of him. Foods are delicious. It would be tastier if it is digest easily.. Perhaps swimming helps to digest calories intake immediately.

I silently eat my bacon and fried siomai with fresh buko juice.

"I thought you had an aquaphobia." He started the conversation. Maybe to lessen the awkwardness.

"Not really." I answered to him. I knew it. No one is allowed to use his pool. What's the use of that thing? And besides, I am his wife. I really wanted to swim. So today, I am going to fight my roles in his life.

An idea popped into my mind.

I took out my phone and opened the camera. "Can you take me some photos and videos?"

I handed my phone to him before he could even react.

He just looked at my phone in his hand. His frowned eyebrows tell that he doesn't want it. But I got surprised when he motion his hand to get me ready.

Tilting the chin down, slightly I gave him my upward gaze. Clicked.

I bring my right hand to rest on my shoulder. Clicked.

I looked directly on his eyes. I bring my hand to my face, touching my cheek, chin, mouth, and my hair.

The sounds of camera makes me do other poses.

I stand up to do better posing.

I stepped backward to have a three-angle shot.

Facing slightly away from the camera, I bring my hands together. Clicked!

I shifted my weight to left leg and step out the opposite leg out to the side.My left hand reach up my hair. My other shoulder slightly raised with my hand resting on my leg.

I heard another click.

I stand with my feet hip-width apart and relax my arms at my side. Then, I shift my weight at one foot and I bend my knee slightly. Next is lifting my chest and engage my core muscles as I gently arch my back.

Clicked!

I do different standing poses. I thought he gonna show up his impatience issues.

"Nice swimsuit but digging is way more different than swimming." He put my phone down on the table. He slowly walked towards me. He stopped only inch away from me.

He held my chin to look up on him. Our eyes meet.

"Do you want to swim?" His husky voice is adding the awkwardness being this close to him.

The atmosphere is getting hotter. I think I need to soak my body in water.

Without withdrawing his stares. He removed his shirt. My face heated when his upper body exposed. His well-defined broad shoulders, sculpted chest, shotgun biceps are very appealing. His nice set of abs made him sexiest.

I swallowed my dry throat. "I-it's okay if I am not allowed here. But can I go home tomorrow?" I asked him.

"Put on my shirt. There's something more important to do." He commanded.

Though it against my will, I still follow his order.