12 Chapter 11 (1/2)

4 days.

I didn't want to count the days but I couldn't help it. Only 4 days left and I have to go back. I have my mom back home, I can't leave her. But I have Lena here, and I know I can't leave her too. I pushed the depressing thoughts out of my head and got up, jumping a few times to try and get my spirits up. Lester is nowhere to be found, probably already out with some new friends he met in the city.

After a quick shower, I went down to the café to get our customary coffees. The staff had already grown familiar with me so they already knew my order. I got back to our wing, listening for any signs of her. I made my way to the end of the hallway because I think those are the only rooms left. As I got to the end, I was a little confused. All the doors are closed, so I didn't hear her (The rooms are sound proof.). I tried again, walking slowly this time from the end of the hallway to the beginning. I carefully held both cups in one hand as I reached for each doorknob, trying to open them. All the doors are locked. Lena never locks the door when she's painting, she never even closes the door.

I was starting to get a little worried. No, scratch that, I am already worried, a lot. I tried calling her but her phone is turned off. I run to our room and tried calling her room phone, maybe she hasn't gotten up yet. At 15 rings, the call automatically connects to the front office, and I tried calling 8 times.

Is she with Liam? I ran down to check the restaurant, they're not there. I asked the staff but they haven't seen her. I went back to the café but no signs of her either. I asked the front desk but nobody has seen her.

It's pass 11 am and I've been running around the hotel, looking for her. if she went out, I'm sure one of the staff at the front office would have seen her, or even the guards maybe.

Is she hiding from me? Avoiding me? is she still mad at me because of last night? Is that what this is? Lena had been angry with me hundreds of times before but it never lasted long. She would get mad for a couple of hours but we'd be fine afterwards.

Have I crossed a line last night?

As a final attempt, I called Liam. He isn't with her. I was already in full blown panic mode, but Liam was calm. Apparently, Lena used to disappear when she was thinking things through. Of course that was back then, when she had no one else here. But that changed right, since we met. Right?

Feeling defeated, I grudgingly made my way back to our room.

I hope she's okay. I've got four days left and it seems to be going by faster.

”Asher!” I looked up as the elevator doors opened. Lena was standing in the hallway, she waited for me to get out. When I didn't move, she got in and pressed the close button and the ground floor. I was still staring at her when she looked up at me and flashed me a huge smile.

I sighed in relief. She's not mad. She wasn't avoiding me. so…

”Where were you? I've been looking all over for you, and I've been trying to call you.”

Her brows furrowed in confusion then she got her phone from her pocket.

”Oh. I'm sorry, I didn't notice the battery is drained.” She held up her phone for me to see the blank screen.

”Where were you?” I asked again.

”In my room.”

Now it was my turn to be confused.

”I called your room. 8 times.”

”You did?” She tilted her head a little. ”Oh. I was wearing earphones. I'm sorry.”

Now that I know where she is and that she's okay, I felt myself relaxing. I actually found myself funny for over reacting earlier.