Chapter 137

• Seraphina has packed a treasure chest of stunning clothes for me. They must be a mix of hand me downs from both her and Jane, but there are also a few new items including several new pairs of underwear and bras. As I change I try to think of a way I can show them my gratitude, but I'm not able to come up with anything concrete. The clothes are a little big, but the brand new sneakers fit me perfectly and when I leave the bathroom there is an excited skip in my step.
• Although I hadn't really meant for Edward to do all of the cleaning, when I get to the kitchen and see that everything is in perfect order, I feel strangely satisfied. I hear some shuffling around from the upstairs loft and realize that he's up there getting ready himself and decide to get some water bottles ready and a small snack. This also gives me the opportunity to explore what is in the fridge and start planning our dinner. The whole salmon gives me loads of ideas. One great thing about having a father that's absolutely crazy about fishing, is that you quickly learn some pretty good knife skills and have an entire arsenal of fish-recipes ready to go at a second's notice.
• I hear Edward's heavy steps and quickly grab the things I've found and meet him at the foot of the stairs. My breath catches when I see him. He's replaced his black t-shirt for a simple white one causing his sun kissed skin to look surprisingly tan. He smiles when he sees me, but doesn't say anything. Taking the things from me, he places them carefully in a bag he has found and expertly pulls it onto his back. He playfully pulls on my ponytail for a second before taking my hand.