VENUS'S POV
“Venus, are you awake?” I heard someone ask as my eyes slowly fluttered open. Before the face came into view, the bright light of the sun flashed in my eyes and my hand flew to my face impulsively.
“Yes… ” I groaned slightly as I tried to look again but this time, the person was sitting on my bed—trying to wake me up—acted like a shield against the light and I could make out a face; Gordon's face.
He had on a bland expression as if he had stayed up all night worrying about me but he didn't make any mention of it. “Alright then,” he finally said after looking at me for what seemed like an eternity. “I have to make a quick stop at the office but I won't be long. Okay?”
I could clearly see worry etched on his face as he looked at me. It was overwhelming to think that—just a da
