Gooooood Morning!

Ah, another sweet and wonderful sleep for me last night. I don't know why but, after telling Caleb everything last night. I felt more comfortable. But still, the thing about my parents… I really don't think I could confront them. I know my parents too well. They'll just hide all the negatives and just tell me what I want to hear. Sigh.

I jumped out of bed and stretched my arms and legs before starting the day. I walked towards my closet and looked through my varieties of clothes. It's extra hot outside today, even though it's Christmas season, so I'll wear something comfy. I decided to pick out a red gingham dress, red floral espadrilles, and silver and black bangles to keep my rebel look attached. Haha. I changed in the bathroom for ten minutes and went down to eat breakfast. When I went down, the only ones in the dining area are my dad, mom, grandpa, Uncle Jeep, and Percy. James is probably still asleep and so are the lodgers.

"Good morning!" I said cheerfully.

Everyone greeted me a good morning.

I kissed mom while she puts down the plate with hot sausages and I kissed dad who is already in his seat, reading today's newspaper. I took a sit beside dad and poured some cold orange juice in my glass. I took a sip and wow, its super cold, to the point that I'd like to splash it on myself. But, I wouldn't do that because 1) I'd smell like orange and 2) I'll be wet and sticky. Wet and sticky under the sun is a no-no. Anyways, I decided to eat ahead and placed some scrambled egg, sausage, and toasted bread on my plate. I begin to eat. Grandpa and Percy are sitting on the coffee table near the window, talking and drinking cans of beer. Seriously, early in the morning and you'll drink beer? My dad doesn't even like drinking beer.

Uncle jeep is sitting across me when he spoke, "So Abbey, how's your vacation going?"

"Well, I'm either working in the diner or in my room reading" I said as I munch.

He looked amused, "Really? Why don't you go to town or something? Ask James to take you to some road trip"

Road trip would be fun but, "Nah, I get bored when I'm spending long hours in a car. I actually even puke sometimes"

"Haha!" Uncle James laughed and just ate again.

As soon as I was done eating, I washed my dirty dishes and took another bowl with bread for Rochel. I quickly headed out of the house and ran outside to the garage, excited to see the fluffy rochel. When I opened the garage, it was so still and silent inside.

"Rochel?" I called out.

I placed the food on the ground and whistled, looking for him.

"Here boy" I called out, looking under the old truck and even inside the truck.

How can this be? Where is Rochel?

I dashed back to the house and hurriedly went up to the third floor and knocked on Caleb's room continuously.

"Caleb! Open up!" I shouted.

I tried to turn the knob and to my surprise, it's actually open. I barged in to their room, startling the two sleeping lodgers. I quickly went to Caleb's bed and tried to pull him out of the bed.

"Caleb! Rochel is missing!" I said nervously.

Caleb is still yawning and rubbing his eyes when he looked at me and answered, "What?"

"YOUR DOG IS MISSING!"

"You don't have to worry about rochel, he can find his way back" he said and leans his forearms on his lap.

"Not to worry? We're in the desert, idiot! There are coyotes and poisonous snakes in this desert!"

"Abbey, I'm telling you, you don't have to worry about Rochel"

I am furious! What kind of master is he? He doesn't even worry about his own dog. Grr. I walked out of their room without another word. I headed to our kitchen back door and I didn't realize that Caius is in the back porch, sitting on the swinging chair.

"Good morning" he told me with his nice hot voice.

I drew a deep breath, turned my annoyed face into a smiling face. "Good morning too"

"You seem to be in a bad mood, mind talking about it?"

I sighed and took a sit beside him as he swings the chair back and forth. "Well, it's my friend who is actually a lodger here. His dog is staying in the garage last night and when I checked this morning, he is gone. I told Caleb about it and he doesn't seem to be frantically worrying like I do."

"Well, there really are people who just gets tired of some things and decides to abandon it until it's gone forever"

"I thought Caleb was different from those other dumbass guys I've met before"

"People can really disappoint you"

"Yeah, they really can and it's freaking annoying"

"It's a good thing I am here to listen to all your problems"

I smiled at what he said. Ohh, he is just so cute. He reminds me of the actor Kristopher Turner. He is just so fine and the fact that Caius looks like him, it's like having a celebrity in my own home!

"Well, I hate to leave you now but, I'm going to town today" he said as he stands up.

I looked up at him with a smile, "Really?"

"Yeah, would you like to come with me?"

Oh my God! Yes Yes Yes. Okay Abbey, compose yourself in front of this major hottie in front of you. Okay wait, did I just use the word hottie in a sentence? It sounds so weird. Well, as much as I want to have some time with him, I can't. Not that I can't but, I already have plans for today. Stay in my room and read, read, and read.

"Well, maybe next time. I already have something to do here" I said with a sheepish and guilty smile.

He looks cute being disappointed, "Bummer, well, maybe next time"

"Yeah, take care!" I said as he left and waited for a car to pass by.

Before going back to my room, I headed towards the diner to see if they needed some help.

The little bell on top of the door chimed when I pushed it and I saw a group of girls, in those really flirtatious seductive kinky looks, sitting in the counter area watching James clean a stupid glass. James doesn't like those kinds of girls and just smiles at them to be nice. I grew up with James and so I know what his type is. He likes girls who can be girly and sporty at the same time, brown haired, not taller than him, has a sense of humor, and a goal in life. That's the type he wants and he believes he'll meet that girl when he attends college next year.

I headed to the counter and looked around before facing him, "Do you need a help on anything?"

After I asked, the girls gave me this kind of who-the-hell-are-you-bitch look. And I'm like whoa, what the hell do you care?

James on the other hand gave me this thank-god-you're-here look, "Oh Abbey. As a matter of fact, I do"

"Sorry, I can't" I said and walked out of the diner.

Hahahahahahaha!

He'll definitely kill me later or tomorrow. Well, it's fun to annoy James especially when I see his desperate look when girls go gaga over him. It's just hilarious. I love him like my own brother that's why I like to harass him that way.

As I went back to my room, I took the book about angels that Aunt Charlie gave me, from the shelf and dived in my bed. I kicked off my espadrilles and lied on my back. What chapter am I already? Oh yeah, three : the seven heavens. It is said in this chapter that heaven has this seven different places where there are also angels who guards each. Something like that. While I am reading, someone suddenly barged into my room. I looked and saw that it was Caleb and this time, he's already wearing a white shirt. I tried to ignore him and went back to my reading.

"Didn't I tell you not to talk to that Caius guy?" he said calmly but, in some angry way.

On the side of my eye, I could see him standing beside my bed and with an angry expression. I rolled my eyes and looked at him for awhile.

"The last time I checked, you're just a lodger in my home. Who are you to boss me around?" I asked.

He drew a deep breath, "I'm just concerned. I'm telling you Abbey, that guy isn't who you think he is"

"Well, who is Caius? Do you even know him? You're both strangers, weirdo. I can talk to anyone I like"

"Why won't you just do what I say?" he asked, annoyed.

I rolled my eyes once more, "Because you also won't do what I say!"

Caleb walked back and forth and grips on his hair.

"Can't you let that go? I already told you that he's coming back" he said, sure of what he's saying.

I ignored him and started to continue with what I am reading, "I won't speak to you until Rochel comes back"

Caleb groaned in annoyance and left my room. Well, I'm really mad that he doesn't even have the guts to look for his fluffy dog. I mean, rochel is the cutest dog I have ever seen.

Just like what that little girl from a movie said:

It's so fluffy I'm gonna die!

Since I'm still full because of breakfast, I skipped lunch and just stayed in my room. I'm so into what I'm reading and I'm now in the ninth chapter: the fallen angels. And just when I'm always in the good part, someone just has to bug me. A knock on the door-as usual-disturbed my reading. I really need to have a secret getaway. I was assuming that it's Caleb and so I gave him a snobbish look. To my embarrassment, it was his friend Sam who knocked.

"Oh, hi" I uttered, putting the book away.

He saw it and smiled at me, "You like angels?"

"Yeah, I have this interest in those beings" I answered back.

Sam smiled and leaned on the door, "You're just like him, always interested with things. Anyways, I never really got the chance to talk to you"

Yeah, actually. It's been like two to three days now and this is the only time we talked.

"Well, we can talk if you'd like" I said, pointing at the chair beside the desk.

Sam declined, "No, I just wanted to see how you're doing"

"Oh, thanks, well I'm good"

"Good. Then, I'll go have lunch now, see you later" he said and left.

As I was about to stand up, Sam went back.

"Caleb was right about you" he added.

I smirked, "About what? That I'm always mad, I have this diverse language or something?"

"No, that you were pretty" he said with a grin and left.

Caleb said that I was pretty? Here is my heart again, thumping like mad. Caleb isn't bad look either. He reminds me of the guy from that Vampire Diaries Series. What's the name of that guy again? I really don't know their names since I don't give any crap about vampires. I don't like blood sucking vampires, especially sparkly ones. Oooh! I remembered already! It's Paul Wesley. Yeah, he really look like him. No Abbey, don't even think about those stupid stuff. I still hate him for losing his dog. I began to yawn and I looked at my digital clock. It's only 12:30 noon and I'm really sleepy. Well, it's because I'm used to having siestas in the academy. I lied back down on the bed and wrapped myself with blanket. I suddenly dreamt about the things I've read that kind of reminds me of Caleb.

In some way, the archangel Michael reminds me of Caleb. They're both protective and at the same time calm. I could imagine Caleb being just like him. All of a sudden, my body ached as if my body was slammed with something. I opened my eyes and I was startled to see James lying on top of me!

"Get off!" I shouted and tried to push him away.

James wouldn't budge and grinned, "No way. You left me awhile ago and it's time for you to feel my wrath"

What the hell?

"James!" grandpa called out.

He walked in my room and looked annoyed and then slapped James on the stomach.

"What the hell James, you're not yet done with the diner! Go back there!" he demanded as I pulled James.

He finally got up and left. Grandpa, on the other hand, looked at me and he doesn't seem to be happy. What have I done? I just woke up.

"You little missy fix the garage" he demanded.

I looked dumbfounded, "Why?"

"Because that stupid dog of your friend made a huge mess eating the boxes and stuff!"

"Dog!" my eyes shimmered.

I jumped out of bed and hurried to the garage. I could already hear barking and when I opened the door, the beautiful golden retriever jumped on me.

"Rochel!" I shouted happily and hugged him tight.

"I told you he'll be back"

I turned around and saw Caleb standing behind me. I didn't even notice him arrive.

I smiled but, feel kind of embarrassed for what I've said to him and all.

"Sorry for doubting you. You know your dog better than I am" I said.

Caleb smiled, "It's all right. I'll never do anything to disappoint you"