Chapter 10
Rachael's POV
I woke up panicked by the unfamiliar room and my memories of the previous night flooded back to me. I looked over at the clock and saw that it was nearly ten o'clock in the morning and that I was late for work. Still unsure of where I was exactly, I carefully looked around the room for any clues and didn't see any. I jumped up from the bed and noticed that a pile of clothes was laid on a chest of drawers. On top of the clothes was a note with my name on it.
Rachael,
The clothes are for you if you want them. I just thought that after what happened last night you might want to change clothes. Just in case you are wondering, you fell asleep on the ride over last night, well technically this morning and I put you up in my room. If you want breakfast or just want to talk come find me. I'm most likely downstairs, seeing that a beautiful woman is currently using my bed. Also, Thea wants to speak with you but I hope you'll come find me first. You owe me an explanation.
Ollie
I glanced at the clothes before pulling off my green top and black trousers from the previous day. I put on Oliver's clothes and stood in front of his mirror, checking how I looked. I pulled my hair back into a ponytail and decided I looked all right considering last night's events. I checked the room for my handbag but unable to find it I pocketed the note and headed downstairs.
oOoOoOo
I searched through a couple of rooms before finding Oliver who stood holding a folded blanket in one hand and a coffee cup in the other. He looked awfully tired and a pang of guilt rushed through me as I knew it was my fault. I quietly walked into the room while Oliver took his seat. I walked round the back of the couch he was sitting on and continued around until I stood across the table from him.
"Good morning Rachael. How did you sleep? Are you feeling any better than last night?"
Oliver asked with a smile as he drank his coffee. I pulled the note out of my pocket and held it out to Oliver.
"Morning Ollie. Yeah I slept fine, better than you by the look of it and your bed is extremely comfortable. Yeah I'm feeling fine and I agree with this note that I owe you a major explanation. Thanks for the clothes by the way and I'm glad that you thought of it before Thea got her hands on me. Oh and it wasn't a beautiful woman in your bed last night but a sobbing mess of an average girl that you happened to help out."
Oliver looked at me with those crystal clear blue eyes of his, took the note and read it before handing it back.
"Glad you slept okay and that you are feeling better. First things first though. Breakfast. The clothes look good on you by the way. You look more relaxed in them, like you are more suited to them rather than the corporate costume you wear at work."
He stood and led me into the Queen's kitchen. I stood back and watched Oliver prepare breakfast for four people. I hoped he could cook because after Laurel's cooking last night I wanted a fantastic breakfast. As he finished cooking breakfast he decided to break the peaceful silence that had fallen on us as I watched him work.
"Rachael, I actually disagree with one point you made in the living room. It was a beautiful woman in my bed last night and as your friend I believe that it is my duty to point out that you are definitely not average. Besides, you had just been through a traumatic experience so the sobbing was allowed. But you weren't a mess."
I blushed as Oliver complimented me. Laurel was right, I can't take a compliment. Oliver reached under the table and pulled out my handbag.
"I found this in the car last night. I thought you might want it but by the time I got it you were asleep and I didn't want to wake you up."
Oliver reached across the table and held out my small black handbag.
"Thanks. I was looking up in your room for this but obviously it wasn't there."
I reached into the bag and pulled out a small black case. I opened the case and put on my glasses before l looked back up at Oliver, who was wearing a dopey smile on his face.
"What? Is something wrong?"
I asked and my hand flew to my face. Oliver shook his head and his smile got wider as he looked at me.
"I didn't think it was possible for you to look more adorable that's all. In a friendly way of course."
Oliver grabbed the breakfast plates, placed three on the table and one in the microwave.
"Who is joining us? Also, it's time for that explanation I believe."
I said and sat in front of my breakfast as John walked in.
"Well I guess that answers my question. So time for the explanation I guess."
Oliver and John sat down opposite of me as we all start eating.
"Right well I was walking home from Verdant when these eight guys surrounded me. I was prepared to fight my way out and yes I know what would have happened but a girl can dream about beating up eight guys. Then, the guy in front of me got hit by an arrow by the Hood. I got shoved to the ground and that's how I cut my forehead. Sorry I was so emotional last night."
John just waved his hand as if to say no trouble and Oliver is about to say something when a loud bang sounded from the hall. We all got up from the table and ran into the hall were Thea sat at the bottom of the stairs laughing. Oliver bent down to make sure Thea was okay and then helped her to her feet.
"What the hell happened? How did you fall down the stairs?"
Oliver demanded as he helped her into a seat. Thea looked at me and a pleading look was on her face. She doesn't like to disappoint anyone, especially Oliver as she basically worshiped him.
"Hey Ollie, lighten up. Have you looked at the shoes she is wearing? I wouldn't have made it out of my room in those heels."
Oliver smiled at my joke as he stood up properly. I take his hand and lead him over to the door.
"Well I think Thea and I could use a little time to catch up. So why don't you go and do whatever you had intended to do this morning and I'll see you later."
"Sure. See you both later but are we still on for lunch?"
I had totally forgotten we had that lunch date.
"Of course we are. I am looking forward to it."
Oliver nods as he leaned forward and kissed my cheek before he and John turn and exit the room.
"Are you high, Thea? I've seen you walk in higher heels than those perfectly. What's wrong with you?"
"I am not high I swear. I just lost my balance but that sounds ridiculous. Did my brother just kiss you?"
"I guess he did. Ok catch up time. We need to talk now."
Thea settled into the chair and we started to talk about everything.