Chapter 24: Chapter 24

Irene Payton

I opened my eyes slowly and turned to my right to see Joel still sleeping soundly. We both cuddled each other to sleep last night and it was the best sleep that I've ever had after a long long time not having it.

I kissed Joel's cheek and got off the bed to go to the toilet. I showered and am ready to start my day today. I walked out from the bathroom and still found Joel sleeping.

I changed into my casual clothes, put on some makeup and walked towards him. I started to kiss his cheek and slowly trailing to his lips.

"Morning baby.. rise and shine." I said when he opened up his eyes.

"No.. cuddle me more.." He pulled me to his arms.

"Joel.. it's 11"

"So? I want to stay in bed with you.." He said as he closed his eyes again. I chuckled.

"Joel.. we have to go stroll around"

"Can we do it tomorrow?"

"Joel.. I saved my money for this trip.."

"But you have me.. Whenever you want to go here.. I can take you." He said without opening his eyes.

"Well.. if you don't want to go.. I'll go River Cruising alone." I said as I slipped from his arms.

"No.. oh come babe.. don't be like that.." He said.

"Bye.." I said.

"Okay fine.." He said and he sat on the bed.

Last night.. he literally dragged all his luggage to my room. I can't believe him and he said that he will stay with me until we get back.

"Okay I'm up.. wait for me okay?" He said and I smiled nodding. He walked to the bathroom lazily and I sat on the chair checking my instagram and just all of my social media accounts.

After that.. I decided to call Beth.

"Hello!"

"Beth.. hey.. what are you doing?"

"Having a date with Ray." I can't help but smile widely and be happy for her.

"How's with Joel?"

"Great! So great! So can we meet up tomorrow?"

"Like a double date?" She squealed.

"Yes.."

"Okay! Can't wait.."

"Okay then.. Have fun you two.."

"You too.. Have fun and don't forget to wear protection."

"Beth!"

"Kidding! Bye!" She ended the call and I chuckled.

"Who is it?" Joel asked and I turned my head to the bathroom and my eyes widened.

"Joel!" I closed my eyes with both of my hands.

"Go put on some clothes.."

"Irene.. I wrapped my lower body with a towel."

"But still.."

"Oh come on.. take a look at my abs.. I worked on it so hard."

"Joel!"

"Okay fine." He laughed and I hissed annoyed at him.

"Let's go girlfriend.." He said and I peaked a little bit and he's already in his clothes.

"Okay let's go.." I said and I put my shoes on. Joel held my hand and we walked out from the hotel room. Today.. I want to go River Cruising. I'm so excited for this.

"You excited?" Joel kissed my cheek and I nodded.

"So excited.."

"Want to eat first?"

"Right.. I almost forgot about that." I said and he ruffled my hair. We walked to the closest restaurant and it's a pizza restaurant.

We ordered 2 pizzas and decided to share it so we can taste both of the flavours.

"Why are you looking at me with that face?" I asked because Joel gave me a pretty cheeky look.

"Nothing.. I just love being here with you." That made me smile.

"Me too.."

"You look beautiful today."

"Thankyou Mr. Cesborn for the compliment." I chuckled.

"Suddenly I want cakes..."

"Suddenly.." I narrowed my eyes and he chuckled.

"Your cake.."

"Oh right.. There's someone who keeps ordering cakes everyday and it's weir- wait! Don't tell me that's you?" I looked at Joel suspiciously and he smirked.

"What?"

"It was me."

"You're unbelievable.. Gosh Joel.."

"What?" He asked like it was nothing.

"You ate it alone?"

"Yeah.. and I forced Joan and Axel to eat it too."

"Joan is a model!"

"Nah.. she loves cake and she won't gain weight.. not like me."

"Joel.. I swear you.."

"Me what?" He smirked and winked.

"Annoying.." I hissed and he laughed.

"You love me though.." He said confidently.

"No, I'm not!"

"Yes.. you are."

"I'm not.."

"You are.. you said that a thousand times last night." He smirked and I glared.

"You're so annoying!" At the same time.. the pizza came. I looked at it with loving eyes because I'm hungry. We both shared the pizza and talked a lot of things while eating such as baking and things like that.

"This is so so so good."

"Yeah it's good." He said with a flat tone and I looked at him.

"What?"

"You keep ignoring me.. you're too focused."

"Ignoring you what?"

"I keep asking you where we are going today but you were too focused on your pizza.." I laughed and he rolled his eyes.

"Sorry.. it means I love it more than you." I smiled sweetly and he looked at me disbelief.

"I can't believe you said that."

"Believe it babe.. because I am."

"Unbelievable.." After we ate.. we walked to the cruise place and bought the tickets. We got in and were ready to sightsee around Eiffel Tower.

Suddenly Joel kissed the back of my hand and I turned to him. I closed the gap between us by putting my arms around his neck.

"I love you." He said and kissed my cheek.

"I love you too.."

"Good to hear that.."

"Love you so much Joel.."

"I know." I punched his chest playfully and he laughed.

"Let's go to Bora-bora next time.." My eyes widened and he smirked.

"The second place that you want to visit is Bora-Bora right?" He asked and I nodded.

"Let's go there next time.. you and me." He touched my nose and I smiled widely.

"I love you Iren-" I cut him by crashing my lips to him. Gosh.. I love him so much.