She's My Sleeping Pill

"He does?"

"Hn. He told me that you are the first person who treated him kindly even though you are not blood related."

"I didn't know he's got that sentiments."

"I didn't expect it myself." Cayenne commented.

"Where's the letter that my wife gave you a year ago?"

Cayenne was a little surprise to hear about the letter. She didn't expect this as well. Who would have thought that he would still remember about the letter?

"I have it at home."

"I see. It's my wife who told me to ask you that question. Anyway, given your current status with Stefan, you will be needing that letter in the future. Make sure to always keep it with you."

"Okay. I'll keep that in mind." Cayenne pursed her lips while keeping a straight face beside him. 'Why would I be needing that letter? Will something happen to me in the future?' Cayenne thought about his words until Stefan's car showed up in front of them.

He got out of the car, talked for a very short time with Travis and took hold of her hand, leading her to the car. Cayenne just gave Travis a faint smile before the door was firmly closed by Stefan. He also got inside on the other side and finally drove out of the place.

Travis watched them go with a heavy heart. He wanted to tell Stefan about the information he found related to Cayenne but he was hesitating because it was the first time he introduced someone important to him. He didn't want to ruin his happiness. 'Let's just hope that their love will help them fight all odds.'

He also left the place to come back to the warm home where his wife and children are waiting for them.

On their way home, Cayenne was silent because of the words Travis said. She was really bothered by it. "Did he say something that ruins your mood?" Stefan asked which made her turn her head to look at him.

"No, that's not it. I am just thinking of my behavior earlier. I doubted you and even cried like a kid. I'm really sorry."

"Ho many times are you planning to apologize?" Stefan asked her while stealing some glances at her. "Don't think too much about it. Don't let it ruin your mood and your pretty face."

"You know what, I think the woman you will truly like will be very lucky. I have been worried and doubting you ever since we first talked about our whole set up but you've been very considerate of me. I'm just hoping that you won't be breaking someone's heart again in the future."

"So, you want me to be serious and fall in love?"

"Why not? Is that so bad?"

"Not really. However, I won't be able to sleep with you and hold you in my arms again because I'd be called a cheater."

"Well, that's true. At the same time, I have this feeling that you will be fine if you find someone you can really trust and love."

"Trust?" Stefan let out a hollow laugh because of this word. "I don't think it will happen. Not now and not in the future."

Cayenne made and 'oh' sound and just looked at the scenery outside the window. She realized, just like how she doubted Stefan, he was didn't trust her, too. In fact, he didn't trust anyone. He was on guard even with her. How she knew? Because there were so many CCTV cameras in their house when there were only the two of them.

The car sank into a dead silence and Stefan couldn't find any better excuse to take back his words.

"What will I do with this dress by the way? Am I keeping this?"

"Of course. Did you think I'll ask you to return it?"

"Well, I'm not really sure and this is very expensive as well." Cayenne mentioned while touching the hem of her skirt. "I won't be paying you back for this."

"I won't be asking for payment as well."

She was able to find another topic but now it has ended. She didn't know what else to say.

"Ayen?"

"Hn?"

Stefan stopped for a while since he needed to park the car inside the garage of their house. They arrived home before she knew it and it was because she was distracted the whole time.

"Ayen?"

"Yes?"

Stefan became silent once again and he got out of the car. Cayenne was really confused with his behavior but she didn't want to inquire either. She just waited for him to continue as they went inside their house.

'Buzz. Buzz. Buzz.'

Cayenne's phone was vibrating and when she pulled out her phone, she found out that it was Arthur. It was almost ten in the evening which made her wonder why he was calling her.

"Hello, Arthur?"  she greeted him with a question.

"Yen! Thank god you're answering." Arthur responded with obvious relief. "I was really worried the whole time."

"Why? Did something happen?" she placed her bag on the bedside table while Stefan got ready to take a shower first.

Arthur was inside his room, pacing back and forth while looking at her picture in a frame. "I saw someone earlier in a hotel and thought she was you. But I saw her talking to Mr. Madrigal and to Mr. Dumrique so I dismissed the idea. However, I'm still bothered by it. Sorry."

"Haha. Don't think too much about it. There's no way I'd be acquainted with them. I'm just a poor worker."

"I know it can't be possible." Arthur also chuckled on the other end of the line. "Anyway, I've always wanted to call you but you're always busy."

"Life's been tough on me but I'm fine."

"I really admire your strength, Yen."

"Thanks."

"By the way, will you be free this Sunday? I wanted to share a meal with you and your family."

"I'll do a raincheck. I'm not really sure."

"It's alright. Just let me know when you have time."

"Okay."

"Good night, Yen."

"Hn. Good night."

Cayenne stared into space after the call ended. She was really taken aback with his news. It was already her luck working to help her when he decided to dismiss the idea of the possibility that the woman was her. It would have caused her trouble if he looked at her closely and figured out it was really her.

"Damn it!"

Stefan was watching her at the door after taking a shower and a smile slowly formed on his lips. 'She's back to herself.'