The Blind One

Chapter 35

The two boys that I was now travelling with seemed to be preoccupied with their own things. Dalton was on the phone to his father who seemed to maybe run his life a little too much. I could hear his fathers loud voice bellowing through the phone. At some instances it got so loud that Dalton held the phone away from his ear before bringing it closer. I looked over at Mason who was sitting on the other at our round table his laptop was placed on the table as he types away documents and files that were necessary for the trip. I had no idea what Mason had been working on during the entire trip but I looked at some of his work and it was beautiful. I almost couldn't wait to get back home and be surprised with the presentation and launch of the magazine. I picked up my extra sweet tea and sipped on its sharp taste. The warm liquid made me feel warm as fuzzy inside like I was being defrosted.

My thoughts wondered back home. It has literally been a few weeks since I started working and the end of the month was coming up thy my first pay cheque was bringing excitement to me. I was going to save up to buy my mother a new wheel chair and a stair chair that made it easier for her to come up and down the stairs.  I wanted to have her pampered and relaxed at a spa then cook her one of her favourite meals. It felt strange to be away from her for so long, I almost felt...free. A feeling that brought guilt in my heart. But being the breadwinner and the sol dependant person for her was hard to maintain. Although I came abroad to work, it felt like a holiday, I felt like I had just started to taste what life could be like for my family and I didn't want to mess it up.
Looking at Dalton with my thoughts intact on not messing up my work relationship, I sighed with slight sorrow at the thought that I could no longer talk to him or be with him as I did during this trip. Surely Samantha was waiting to jump his bones as soon as he landed in Heathrow airport. Maybe even in front of the whole world to see. The exaggerated made me think of how it could actually be possible since Samantha was crazy.

"What are you grumbling on about?" Mason mumbled to me only taking one glimpse away from his screen to look into my eyes before setting them back onto the screen, typing away.

I frowned. I was? "Um nothing important. I'm just tired"  I lied but told the truth at the same time.

We had been waiting for the next plane at the airport since ours had been cancelled by 2 hours, since it was only two hours we decided to wait at the airport rather than return to the hotel.

"Rest your head on my shoulder" Mason scooted closer moving his chair to me and shifting his laptop across the table.
Although the waiting area was pretty packed, Mason didn't seem fazed at his blunt movement and statements. Not to mention the pained looking CEO siting right in front of us.

I was hesitant but I really wanted to close my eyes and rest, yet my eyes wouldn't leave Dalton's expression. Although he was on the phone I could tell he was listening to us.
Before I could say anything masons hand guided my head onto his comforting shoulder. I was content laying there even though it was nothing compared to the plush hotel bed is slept in for the entire week...which, by the way I was also going to miss. Along with the food. Jason and Eun sol. I'd met so many people, some who I hope to see again and some who I know I will never meet again. I smiled as I close my eyes thinking back to our lovely driver Daehyun.

Mason woke me up what felt like a few minutes later but he told me that I had taken a 45 minute nap. We soon boarded the plane and got in our seats. I sat next to Dalton this time and again Mason sat in the seat in front of me with a pretty lady sitting next to him. I was surprised to see him doing work, looking through his notes and paperwork.
But it was only for ten minutes because soon the woman could not resist and spiked up a conversation asking his what he does for work. and when she heard his accent she couldn't help but and where he was from...small talk leads to something else with Mason. I kind myself laughing quietly to myself from my thoughts.

Dalton had been awfully quiet in his corner by the window. I was sitting right next to him but yet he seemed to distant with his arms crossed and head facing straight ahead. Eyes closed and his expression completely stone set. I felt the need to smooth the lines on his forehead and the creasing folds between the brows.

He always seemed distant that I wondered what he was thinking. He must have felt me looking because he sighed and in folded his hands which found their way into mine which were on my lap. He pulled my hand to his lips and kissed my knuckles.

I held the sharp intake of air as i gasped "what are you?-" I whisper

I didn't know what was going on but I really liked it. Still I tried to pull my hand away and he wouldn't let me. He places my hand wrapped in his on his chest and leaned his head back with his eyes still closed.

"If you are still tired" he mumbled groggily "I suggest you sleep"

"I-I'm fine" I lied  as my heart raced in my chest causing my body to heat up.

"If you do not want jet lag when we land" he said carefully "sleep"

My fingers twitched in his hands uncontrollably. I was becoming a mess with his touch. He gave my hand a comforting squeeze bringing back dejavu. I looked at the contrast between our skin tones. Dark chocolate and milky white , the perfect swirl of a combination.

My eyes trailed from his chest which rose and fell softly , to his sharp face and dark features.

The man is simply breathtaking, I thought
Following his instructions, I laid my head against the chair and converted myself if the blanket that the flight attendant gave me. It was pretty cold so I scooted closer and covered Dalton too who was luckily fasts sleep. I leaned in to his shoulder hoping not to make him, finding comfort in his shoulder more that the neck breaking aeroplane seat I shifted until I was content.

I was ready to get home. I was interested to see how our relationship would change when we return.

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