Trapped

I felt so drained from all the workload and urgent meetings held today in the office. Yearning for a good night sleep, I called it a day at 3 o'clock and came home. Opening the door to my penthouse suite, I inhaled the fresh scent of vanilla. That moment I knew, my best friend is there. “I know you are here! Your vanilla candles’ scent gave you away, Rosie.” Rosanne is my best friend and soul sister ever since we met each other in corridors of college dorms. Even when we got different rooms then, we never let go of our friendship. It has been almost six years since she saved my clumsy ass from falling from those steep stairs. She just loves to surprise visit me every time and may I add, She is terrible at it. “I am in the kitchen, Hazel. Why isn’t there any chicken left in here? Where is the flour?”  I heard her along with shuffling and cluttering of plates. I entered the kitchen to see her 5’3 figure tiptoeing to reach the flour in the cabinets. Her second-trimester pregnancy bump is clearly visible through the summer dress hugging her hourglass perfectness. “‘Surprise’ visit, Rose? What’s going on?” I reached the flour out and handed it to her. “Why are you always so suspicious of poor me, Hazel? Can’t I visit my sister once in a while and maybe cook her something really nice?” Giving me those puppy dog eyes, she said. I see right through her. “Mrs Roseanna Tomlinson, my dear dearest sissy, we both know you can’t cook for goodness’s sake. Now Spill. What my little ray of sunshine is up to? How are my little niece and Nephew doing in there? Where is your prince charming?” I asked, pinching her chubby cheeks. “Okay okay, you just know me too well. Well...I will tell you, but for now, go freshen up, you stink. I will order lunch; I know you have not had lunch yet. Go now.” She said hugging me.  I cannot hold on to what the matter is. However, she seemed happy. Not questioning further and hesitantly agreeing, I went into the room to take a quick shower and got into my Tom n Jerry pyjamas. When I got out of the room, I saw her in good spirits. Just so, you know she is a happy soul and her happiness so contagious. I felt so lucky then. But stupid I should have known my sweet sis is not just sweet but also evil. “See, I ordered your favourite chocolate mousse and tons of fries. It is all yours. I ordered Spaghetti and BBQ chicken for myself.” The sight of food made my hunger hit me back with full effect. In the next few minutes, I was like inhaling in food until I am full. I felt so happy with my chocolate mousse. Chocolate always makes me all giddy and happy, despite whatever happens around me. When I looked up from the love of my life aka chocolate, I saw Rose giving me that warm motherly look. That reminded me to ask about the purpose of her visit. “Now tell me! What’s up?” I asked, munching my fries. She just shrugged, stealing a fry. “The babies are doing well, just I have more cravings now and to quote Elijah’s words “Weird and out of the world cravings” Even yesterday, at midnight, I was watching a cooking show and I craved for chocolate and Chicken nuggets, I know it’s …different…but I have no choice but be hungry for that. However, lucky me, He made it for me. Moreover, the sight of chocolate made me think of you, I missed you so much, and when I called your secretary this morning, she told me you are busy in meetings and is free afternoon. Do not ask her, I told her not to tell you that I called and apparently give you a surprise visit. Nevertheless, you caught me. I knew you would. That’s it” She said all that in one breathe and giggled. “It took chocolate to make you miss me? Ouch! That hurts! I missed you too. I am sorry I did not come to visit you last week. I was so busy the past few weeks. Scratch that! For the past few months, I would say. You know how hectic this can be. But I already am clearing a whole week’s appointments and meetings to be with you on your due date and welcome those cuties to this world” I felt so guilty. “It’s okay. I know how busy CEOs can be. I see that all day since I am married to Elijah, the *Oh-so* CEO of Tomlinson Inc.” She smiled and continued “But how long have you taken a good break from this chaos and world of business, Hazel? Think about that.” “It’s not that long ago. I had gone on a vacation with you just before your wedding, you know that.” I defended myself and continued. “It’s just that I have been having issues in the system, and I cleared it with today morning’s meetings and all. Now all I need is a good sleep and I will be as good as a gentle breeze, Rosie bear. Do not worry. In addition, call; tell your prince charming, you are going to spending the weekend here. We are catching up on everything about past weeks.”  “Not that long? My wedding was freaking TWO years ago. Therefore, that says you have not been on a vacation since that. Never knew you are a workaholic!!! And No, I am not spending the weekend here, nor are you. Do not give me that look, you young lady. I have packed bags for two days and I informed your personal secretary Bria about this and called in the airport for your private jet. No excuses, you are free this weekend and you are flying to Hawaii this evening. I have booked your room there and they will pick you up from the airport. It is final. No bullshit excuses are taking in.” She is determined and well planned. “You planned all this for us? Fine, I will go, it’s not like I have a choice, and do I?” I agreed. I needed a vacation too. It might refresh me. And I love Hawaiian beaches. “Wait, you agreed? Yes!! Hay!! I scheduled the flight for five in the evening. And it is not ‘us’. You are going alone, Hazel. I am not flying in this stage, and if I do, Elijah will hunt me down. Also, it’s about you, you have considered yourself first. Enjoy time for yourself. You need this break even if it’s for two days. And guess what! I booked the room I got when I went there last time. It’s the best.” She cheerfully said. “Oh! Well…then let’s get started packing, your Highness,” I said sarcastically, getting up going to the room. “Don’t get all sarcastic with me! Didn’t you hear me earlier? I did all the packing earlier today. I almost came prepared to drag your stupid ass all the way to Hawaii if needed, but since you agreed, it will not be necessary.  Now you just have to get dressed and I will drive you to the airport.”She shouted from the kitchen. “Oh my goodness! You are being so bossy nowadays. I will go get changed, okay?! You are just lucky that I love you,” I shouted back. “Aww, I love you too, Hazy Macy.” She cooed. I cannot say anything but smile widely. Even if she mostly plans everything without asking me, I should give her some credit. She always looks out for me.  I chose a knee-length flowery skirt and a white off-shoulder top and matching black and white flats. Since I will be getting there at night, luckily if there are no paparazzi, no need to get all classy and elegant look. “Hazel, you look so pretty hot and innocent. Don’t worry! I have packed nice clothes for you too. I bet you could shag some hot man in that look.” She started again. I rolled my eyes at her. “I am not ‘shagging’ any man in Hawaii. I am just going for a vacation as you said. And I am sure you didn’t pack anything ‘nice’. If I see any skimpy piece of clothes instead of proper ones, I am flying back at that moment.” No offence, but I really do not like wearing skimpy pieces of clothes. Call me an old soul! But I like proper clothes when in public. “Okay Okay, Let’s go, Shall we? I got everything down there, I will drop you off at the airport and remember No work calls for the next two days. Okay?” She reminded me, locking the door. “Okay!” We descended the elevator to see her driver waiting for us. And it took only five minutes for her sports car to drive to the airport. “Have a nice vacation, Hazy Macy. Call me if something comes up. Take care,” She said as I took bags. “See ya. I will call you when I reach there.” I said, hugging her. I just hope nothing occurs in Hawaii. I don’t want a scandal after managing the good girl reputation all these years. Was I so wrong to think so! If Only I knew!