Win My Husband Over to Find My Child

"...Calix?"

Since when did he get here?

Leslie vaguely recalled the uncomfortable feeling of having the blazing sunlight shine directly on her face. But, she was not conscious enough to wake up yet. Eventually, the glare faded as if something obscuring the sunlight from her.

Leslie slowly stirred awake from her nap, only to find Calix sitting next to her. His towering back was enough to block the piercing light.

Hearing the call of his name, Calix turned around. He faintly laughed at the sight of Leslie rubbing her eyes. Her hair was slightly messy from her sleep.

"Had a good nap?" Calix adjusted his sitting position, facing Leslie properly this time. Propping his elbow on one thigh, he rested his chin on the back of his hand, "Seems like you really like this place."

A chuckle found its way out of Leslie’s lips, amused by Calix’s teasing. She sat up while running her fingers through her long hair. Her eyes landed on his smiley ones.

"What time is it? The breeze whispered at me to sleep so, I took a nap."

Leslie’s reply enticed laughter from Calix. The sound blended with the echoes of nature encircling them.

"Almost five-thirty," Calix got up from the deck, standing while leaning heavily on one leg, "Mr. Nucci’s representatives will come to pick me up at seven. You should follow me to the restaurant."

"I’ll just stay here," Leslie also rose to her feet. Looking at Calix, she verbalized her refusal, "Won’t you talk about business with Mr. Nucci? It’s better if I don’t tag along."