Chapter 4

Right now the sun is in your eyes
The moment has arrived, you see
Right now, there ain't no better time
I feel like you're alive to me

When you take me
When you take me
When you take me there
When you take me
When you take me
When you take me there

I felt like I had been drugged, I guess that’s what you get when you haven’t had a good sleep in a while. Sleeping on an airplane doesn’t count as sleep; it’s just a way to make the flight go by faster.

I rolled over and reached for my iPod on the nightstand, the time read 5:30am. I groaned and rolled over onto my back. I had slept for a solid 8 and a-half hours. That should be enough to get me through the day. I knew there was no way I would be falling asleep again. I climbed out of bed and stretched out my long limbs. Being 6’1 and traveling on airplanes for the majority of the day yesterday is not the most comfortable thing, even with Ren moving me up to first class.

I had a nice long, hot shower. I stood in the water for a lot longer than necessary because it felt so nice on my sore muscles. I grabbed a thick fluffy towel and wrapped it around me before using the other one to wrap around my hair. After moisturizing my body and drying and straightening my hair I went over to my suitcase to figure out what to wear. I decided jeans and my Oakley tank top along with my gladiators would do for the day. I grabbed my green sweater and through it in my purse just in case I got cold. I quickly did my makeup before heading downstairs to the kitchen.

I opened one of the floor-to-ceiling glass double doors to enter the kitchen to find Auntie Audrey sitting at the counter sipping a cup of coffee.

“Morning Sarah! How was your sleep?”

“Great actually. The bed is amazingly comfortable.”

“That is good! Depak called this morning, Him and the kids are very excited to see you when they get back from India in a few days.”

“I can’t wait to see them! Feels like forever since the last time.”

“It has been a long time. Help yourself to anything for breakfast I am just going to go have a quick shower then we should be ready to go when Ren gets here. What time did he say he was coming?”

“Around 10.”

“Perfect! Help yourself and think of some things you would like for yourself, we can pick them up today.”

“Okay thanks.”

I turned my attention to the fridge. I pulled out the milk, yogurt and an apple. After placing them on the counter I went to the pantry and pulled out the box of Cheerios that we had shipped over with my things.

Audrey was born in Canada after my dad’s parents migrated there from Germany. The two things she asks any of us to bring her when we come to visit is Heinz Ketchup and Cheerios since England has a cheap knockoff for Ketchup that is more like tomato juice and Cheerios are just not available here. Whenever Audrey comes to Canada, she will hit up an A&W ASAP for a Momma Burger.

I was rinsing off my dishes from breakfast when the gate alarm buzzed. I ran over to the monitor on the wall and say Ren peering into the camera. I buzzed the gate to let him in. I turned and placed my dishes in the dishwasher. Just as I placed the last one in the doorbell rang. I quickly shut the door and ran down the hall.

I pulled open the first door then opened the front door to see Ren standing there in all his glory. He flashed me a dazzling smile and opened up his arms

“Morning beautiful, miss me?”

I laughed and stepped into his arms. “Of course I missed you.” I inhaled deeply. “Wow you smell amazing.” His cologne smelled like a musky wooden scent, and to top that off he smelled of clean laundry.

Ren let out a deep laugh “Dolche & Gabbana. I do not believe in wearing any of those AXE products, more women are weak kneed by this cologne.”

“You couldn’t be more right. That smell is awful, reserved for little boys going through puberty.”

“Exactly, and I have already passed that stage of my adolescent life. Then again I never wore that stuff when I was that age.”

“And I am proud to call you my best friend because of that.”

Ren laughed and ruffled my hair as he released me from his arms. “You ready for today? Got caught up on some sleep and had a good breakfast for some serious shopping in the wilderness known as downtown London?”

“I’m sure with you and Audrey as my guide I will be golden.”

Audrey came down the stairs and grabbed her jacket out of the closet. “All set you guys?”

“Yep let’s head on out.” I told her before turning towards the door.

We headed out to the car and made our way downtown. We picked up all the necessary school supplies, groceries and my school uniforms. After grabbing some lunch we made our way back to the house and Ren helped me carry the purchases up to my room. I hung up my new uniforms and placed all the school supplies on my desk. I would deal with it later.

Ren’s phone went off, he pulled it out of his pocket and looked at the screen. “Dad says he’s pulling into the subdivision now. We should go meet him at the gate.”

“Alright sounds good.” I grabbed my jacket and purse off the bed and followed Ren downstairs. I stepped into the kitchen to let Audrey know we were leaving then I ran down the hall to see catch up to Ren at the front door. We made our way out to the gate just as Douglas was pulling up.

“Hello you two how was your shopping day?” Douglas asked as he backed out of the drive.

“Good, got everything I need. Ren didn’t show me any clothing stores yet which is probably a good thing because I will have no money left.”

Douglas chuckled. “I am sure he will get around for that, but first he will amaze you with his cooking abilities.”

Ren turned around in the front seat and smiled at me “Prepare to have your knickers knocked off.”

I laughed loudly “I think I am more excited for learning all the British slang.”