She's My Sleeping Pill

"No, you can't." Cayenne refused coldly. "I have no obligation to you and you have no rights to hold me since we don't have any relationship."

"I feel empty." Stefan told her his honest thoughts. "I've been used to holding you in my arms and now, I feel lost."

"Let's talk about this again after we discuss the things you spoke last night." Cayenne retorted. "As of now, please keep your hands to yourself."

"I can do that." Stefan retorted happily. He wasn't the least bit disappointed with her response to him. In fact, he was elated because she was willing to discuss the matter of his heart that involves her.

The two of them continued to walk leisurely towards the main exit. After three minutes, they got out of the rest house property and found a wide road where many cars pass by. Stefan didn't want to drive because he wanted to enjoy time with her, without worrying about driving.

"Hello sir. Do you need a ride?" one of the drivers asked Stefan while indicating the vacant space of his small pedicab. It was a small cable attached to a motorcycle with a capacity of four people. This was the common means of transportation for people who commutes.

"Yes. We'd like to go to Siraya Mountain Peak." Stefan told the driver who nodded, an indication that they can ride on his vehicle.

Cayenne got inside first followed by Stefan who sat beside her. "Sir, are you in a hurry? I wanted to wait for more people for my first morning trip."

"Can I pay for the whole capacity to the Peak? I really wanted to get there as soon as possible."

"Uhhmm, just a little information sir. During morning, the Peak isn't really a good view. Most people would visit the place during late afternoon or evening to get the best view out of it."

"So, where do you suggest we can go? I want to take my girlfriend to beautiful places and I've heard that this province had so many natural sceneries to offer."

Cayenne turned her head to face the man when he talked about the 'girlfriend' thing. Seeing that he didn't react to her sharp glares, she dismissed the idea, thinking that he might be just using excuses for the driver.

The driver thought for a while for suggesting several places. "Three kilometers from here, there's a flower farm which your beautiful lady can enjoy. You can also enjoy a horseback riding, sky biking and riding a zip line. You just needed to pay for the cheap entrance fee."

"Alright. I'll take your suggestion. We'll just go to the Siraya Mountain Peak in the afternoon just like you said."

The driver smiled politely and started the engine of his motorcycle, driving towards the flower farm that he mentioned. The ride was very smooth. Even though they were in a provincial place, the roads were cemented and even if it would rain, there will be no flooding in the area because their drainage weren't clogged.

As they continued to travel, Cayenne couldn't help but take out her phone and took pictures. It was a lovely place. The streets were clean, no garbage or any types of litter. And the roadside was planted with trees and flowers; or different kinds of plants that were not familiar to her.

"Stefan, let's take a picture. It would be a waste if we couldn't get something worth keeping in this place." She suggested to him, completely forgetting the fact that they were still in an ambiguous relationship.

Stefan took out his own phone and took a picture of the two of them. There was also a short video wherein Cayenne was fixing her hair which the wind blew again and again. He chuckled while watching her annoyed face and when she saw him taking a video, she lightly pinched his waist while trying to take the phone away from him.

"You're no fair!" Cayenne mumbled while hitting his chest again and again. "Let me see it. If I think it's beautiful, I won't delete it."

"No way. Pretty or not, I still want to keep it."

"Will you show it to me or would you like me to leave right now?" Cayenne questioned with a raised eyebrow. She looked stern and fierce which made his heart tremble and warm. This was the first time that she was using this kind of expression on him. Which means, she was being honest with her own feelings towards him. There's no need to mask her face with care and kindness when she's really irritated with him.

Stefan handed his phone to her and placed his chin on his hand while looking at her. "Don't delete it. Whether it's pretty or ugly, I want to keep this moment with you."

Cayenne nodded his head and watched the video which was less than a minute long. "I looked horrible."

"No, you are just being yourself – no pretense. I like it."

"Whatever." Cayenne returned the phone to him. They continued to take pictures and she no longer cared if he was filming or just taking normal photos.

Few minutes later, they arrived at the entrance or Rosalia's Garden and Adventure Park. There were rules and regulations posted at the entrance for all the guests to read. Cayenne looked at it and found that there were no unreasonable rules. Stefan still paid for the whole capacity of the vehicle and gave the driver a little tip for his suggestion. Although it was a little amount for him, it was still big enough for the driver.

"Let's go?" Stefan questioned her after pocketing his phone and wallet.

"Sure."

Maybe it was because they were enchanted by the view or maybe they were influenced with the other couples present at this moment; the two of them forgot what they just talked at the rest house, and they walked towards the main entrance while holding each other's hand. None of them talked about it and none of them took notice of this familiar feeling.