Forever

Reagan stayed calm and collected, glancing at her and smiling, his smile faltering a bit with nervousness, “Are you feeling alright now?” He started, breaking the silence between them.

She faced him, “Yes, I think I’m fine now.”

He nodded, “That’s good…I think we need to talk…”

She nodded, agreeing with him, “I agree..”

Reagan then grabbed something from his pockets and a piece of paper fell. He handed it to her and Aurora looked at it, “What is it?”

“It’s a letter that Vivienne gave me. She said to give it to you.” He simply said and Aurora's eyebrows quivered upwards.

“Where is she? Why didn’t she give it to me herself?”

“Her management took care of her, wanting us to stay silent with the kidnapping incident, they wouldn’t want her fans to panic.”

She nodded, understanding her side. With the kidnapping, they have gotten closer. She admits to hating the girl in the past, but now, her opinion of her changed a bit. She felt a bit concerned about her state knowing she took a hit on the torture and might have really damaged some of her bones...

Opening the letter, Aurora tried to read it as beautiful handwriting came with it.

“Thank you for helping me last time…I will drop the press charges I made against you…but I still hate you. You made me owe you now..”

Aurora laughed at her note, folding it and putting it on the study table beside her. Really, that sounds like what Vivienne would say to her.

“Then that’s all…I’ll just come back soon.” He said, now standing up as he put his hands on his pockets.

“But what about our talk?” She asked him and he shrugged.

“You just woke up, Aurora, I think it’s not the proper time. I’ll wait when you recover and then we’ll talk.” He said softly.

“Thank you by the way…” She suddenly spoke up, remembering what he did.. “for locating me last time.. I mean…how did you do it?”

With a small smile on his face, he responded, “I can sense your heartbeat from a mile, Aurora.” But then he paused, “Just kidding, I did it with someone’s help. You’re welcome.”

He sighed, “Dammit, it’s killing me and I'm desperate to know now….are we finally…good?”

Aurora thought about it, not sure what he was referring to. “What do you mean good?”

“I mean…if you are ready to accept me in your life? That’s all I wanted to know now. I’ve kept up all night in the past few months just thinking about it.”

She sighed..” Well, I think for now, yeah, I can stomach seeing you now as friends.”

His nervous smile stretched into a delighted smile and he bit his lip, “Thank you, that’s the only answer I need.”

Reagan then walked away, now leaving him alone. Bored, Aurora decided to turn on the television and saw that Vivienne was already up and getting interviewed for her movie, looking healthy and beautiful as if nothing happened, as if the kidnapping didn’t happen.

She remembered the incident they had before the kidnapping. How they got in a fight with Vivienne coming to her hotel room and her, spreading her picture on the Blue bird app. Really, that was a memorable and so iconic time of her life. Thinking about it now, she just wants to laugh at how childish that was.

She tried to open the bluebird app and found the rumors vanished. As it was wiped out from the app. She searched her name and still, there was nothing there. Is it possible that Vivienne’s agency wiped out the rumors?

Well, she could only think about that now. For now, she needs to focus on herself in recovering and turning back to normal. She admits that the kidnapping had a bit of an impact on her mental health but…she’ll get through this.

Since the Cypher Agency, where her mom lived in her past job, where she was staying right now, which happened to be her Uncle Wave and Aunt Hira’s ownership, Aurora recovered in no time. After another three days of monitoring of her vitals and her bruises and scrapes were healed with some laser treatment.

Aurora was finally back at her house and spent the rest of her time with her family. As for Reagan, he kept on coming into their house every dinner as if he was part of the family now. And he’s making sure everything she wants, she gets it. He comes into her room to give her requests like ice cream at midnight, wanting.

Basically, he’s doing everything to gain her trust and acting as a loyal dog to her, and Aurora is liking it, acting like a princess.

On a Friday night, when Reagan was washing the dishes for her and Aurora was in the living room as her parents and the twins were out for the twins’ baseball practice in their school, they were all alone. Aurora wasn’t even bothered by it, wanting peace now and away from the twins’ loud mouth and excessive pranks.

She lay by the sofa, watching the latest Spiderman movie and she didn’t know that she fell asleep as she woke up in the hands of Reagan, carrying her upstairs and into her room.

She stayed still and closed her eyes, pretending to be asleep still. She would normally say to drop her but now, she’s tired and wants the princess treatment, plus, it feels nice in Reagan’s arms.

She felt the soft mattresses hitting her back as Reagan softly dropped her to the bed. She heard Reagan sighing before standing up and was about to walk away when Aurora held his hand.

Reagan turned around to face her, “Oh, did I wake you up? I’m sorry, I was about to leave so don’t mind me.”

She stared at him directly in the eyes as she laid down still, “Are you satisfied with being treated as a slave Reagan? Answer me honestly.” She asked the thing that’s been bugging her.

Reagan gazed back at her, still standing there close to the bed. “Honestly, yes. If it’s the only way I could be with you, then why not. I'll gladly do anything, as long as it's for you and you happy. there is nothing more that matters to me now.”

She nodded at his answer, kind of believing the sincerity in his eyes. Then, she remembered also another thing and brought it up, “Also, why are you not asking me? You said in the hospital to talk when I’ve recovered, and I’m recovered now.”

“I was afraid you're still not ready. So I keep stalling..” He mumbled and Aurora pulled his hand, taking him by surprise and he laid beside her on the bed.

“But I'm ready now,” Aurora whispered in his ears, and Reagan’s eyes went wide, gulping.

“My feelings for you are pure love, Aurora. I hope you believe me.” He said in reply and Aurora chuckled, pointing at his nose and booping it. Really, she was hating on him for the past years for what he did at the yacht, but now, she admits it. She feels she’s fallen again. Damn Reagan and damn his stupid charms and attractiveness.

“Why not say that through actions? Make me believe.” She teased.

Reagan avoided her gaze, “Are you telling this to test me or to lure me in? Last time, you hated me for it how I lusted over you on the yacht, and I don’t want to repeat my mistake ever again. This time, I'll try to savor the moment and wait for the right time, Aurora.”

“Are you really the Reagan I know? The Reagan I know is someone who’s quick to claim what his territory is, someone who is proud and boastful, confident that he could make every girl in his arms beg for him. Where is that Reagan now?” She asked.

His cheeks reddened at that, “Well, that was the past me, I learned my lesson.”

She nodded, “That’s cute, with you respecting me and not sexualizing me anymore. I appreciate your efforts, Reagan.” SHe said, a wicked idea in her mind. “Shouldn’t I give you a reward for that?”

He gulped, his eyes now looking at her with hope, “What kind of reward.”

“Anything you want, dear. You can say it to me and I’ll give it to you.”’

“Then please forgive me for what I did in the past.” He asked humbly, and Aurora nodded, “I already did, Reagan. I already did. Now, are there any more you want to ask?”

He looked at her as her nightgown kind of slipped and the front part revealed some of her breasts. He bit his lip, “A…cuddle. I want a cuddle with you.”

Aurora rolled her eyes at how innocent his request was. Really, she was expecting something more, but she couldn't blame him…for now, she has to respect what he wants.

“Alright, come here.” She pulled his body near her until she could feel his breath fanning on her face, his nose only a few inches at her and Aurora glanced at his lips before pulling his head to her chest, embracing him. Reagan sighed in relief, looking at her with a smile and contentment.

Reagan then grabbed her and he wrapped his arms around her, spooning her from behind and inhaling her scent. “I want to stay like this forever.”

Aurora just smiled, feeling comfortable with his touch and closing her eyes to relax.