Catch me

Chapter twenty
Gwen
I stretch and the bed under me feels so soft. Actually, it felt like I'm in paradise.
I open my eyes and memories of last night came rolling back in. The black card is still in my hand. I look at it for a while before placing it on the table.
I went inside for a long calm bath. I wear the second clothes that Mrs. Johnson gave me yesterday.
Lizzy is so kind.
I walk out of the room and a familiar smell of steak rose to my nose. I smile and walk through a pass-way. I walk out to the living room, then then a turn.
Not that I know where the kitchen is but the aroma is leading me right in.
I stop before the entrance and watch Lizzy and Mrs. Johnson prepare breakfast, "Good morning," I step forward.
Mrs. Johnson looks back at me with a smile on her face, "Good morning."
Lizzy walks to me and pulls me forward, " Good morning beauty. Did you sleep well?"
I look at her, feeling anxious about her action, " I'm not a beauty," I manage to whisper.
Mrs. Johnson nudge me lightly, "Of course you are. We are all are."
Everyone burst out laughing. I look at Lizzy and how happy she is. Everyone here is happy, aren't they?
"Look how well my dress fit in!" Lizzy comments, looking at the dress I'm putting on.
"It looks perfect, thanks," I smile gratitude at her.
"But you will still need to go and get some nice clothes," Lizzy says and turn towards Mrs. Johnson.
I raise a brow, confused, "I can?"
"Sure. Ryder isn't going to choke you. He's a nice man," she says dreamily.
Mrs. Johnson gives her a dirty glare, "How many times will I warn you not to call him by his first name? He's your boss," she says strictly.
" But I want to," she pout out and I burst out laughing again.
She's so funny! And everyone is so happy to take me in as a family.
"Have you bath?" Mrs. Johnson didn't look at me as she fit in some dishes on the tray.
I nod, then remember she's not looking at me, "Yes, I have."
Mrs. Johnson turns towards me with the tray, "Then take this to Ryder."
My eyes went wide with surprise, "Why?" I stammer.
" Let me take it, "Lizzy comes in.
Mrs. Johnson fire her another glare. She looks back at me with a wide smile, "You do darling. It's your first day at work, don't you think you should greet the boss?"
Oh, she's right. I should greet him and let him know I've started work. Also, I should use the opportunity to express my gratitude.
Lizzy wince as if she was hurt, "Awn, and I wanted to be the one. I haven't even seen Ryder this morning."
Mrs. Johnson turns to her again, " You this girl!" She push the tray into my hands so she would be able to attack Lizzy.
Lizzy screamed, " Mrs. Johnson, I won't marry your son again if you keep beating me like this!"
" What! You want to leave my son!" She beats her the more. Not something that would pain her.
I laugh out loud. It seems like they are acting movies and it really made me feel great.
If I could come into a family like this, I would be very happy.
"Go! Go! Before I collect the tray from you," Lizzy says suddenly and smiles.
I nod, joining in their scene, "I have to hurry up so Lizzy won't take it!" I rush out of the kitchen.
Standing before the kitchen, I can hear the sounds of their laughter. They look so happy.
I walk to Ryder's door and stop briefly, inhaling a signing breath. I knock on the door slightly and wait.
"Yes, you can enter," his deep voice sends a shiver down my spine. I don't like the way my body seems to recognize every sight of him.
I open the door and walk in. He's in front of the mirror, styling his hair. He's in faded jeans and a hoodie.
"You can put it on the table," he says, uninterested.
Maybe he doesn't want to talk to me. I move to the dresser and neatly place the tray of food.
"Get me my favorite cap in the closet," he says and turns around, sighs, then rearranges the style of the air.
I look up at the door close by and walk inside. I stare dumbfoundedly at the clothes stocked in here.
OMG! A gasp escapes me as I look around. There are lots of caps here. How do I know the one that's Ryder's favorite?
Maybe he thinks Mrs. Johnson has told me all there is to know. But I don't know anything. Should I just go and tell him I have no idea?
I don't know but his appearance always makes me shiver. I don't know if it's fear or admiration.
I move through the caps section instead. What can be Ryder's favorite? I heard from Heidi that he loves blue. So, the cap must be blue.
I reach some blue caps and quickly debate on the one to go for. But why will Ryder buy so many caps if he has one he loves? He could have just gotten the one he loves.
The caps are hung higher on the wall. And I'm shorter. So, I jump up to take one of the blue caps.
I jump severally to reach the cap. I lose my footing and was going down quickly.
A strong arm grabs me quickly, pulling me closer to a hard chest. Ryder's cologne rose to my nose as I look up at him.
His eyes widen as he watches me as if he couldn't believe it's me, "G_gwen?" He stammers, his other hand around my waist so I will be held solidly.
I blink once, as my heart increases drastically. What is this? What is this new feeling?