Chapter 64

NICOLE

I woke up the next day, groggily rubbing my eyes, only to find an empty bed. Where the heck was Marcus? I stumbled out of the room, to search for him

“Marcus!" I hollered, hoping to get a response, but there was no answer. Seriously, where did that guy disappear to?

Just as I was about to give up and go back to grab my phone, I caught sight of him in the distance.

He was holding grocery bags like it was his new gig or something. I hustled over to meet him, my curiosity getting the best of me.

“When did you wake up, Marcus? I was freaking out when I couldn't find you next to me," I blurted out, a mix of relief and worry evident in my voice.

A small smile played on his lips as he leaned in to give me a sweet kiss.

"Did you miss me that much?" he teased, his eyes sparkling. "I just went out to grab some groceries. You know how it is, nothing to eat when you wake up, so I had to make an early run."

“Oh, gotcha," I replied, feeling a bit sheepish. It dawned on me that I had let