She's My Sleeping Pill

Stefan had traveled overseas over a dozen times a year in the past but it was only for business purposes.

He never had the chance to really take his time and tour the famous spots of a certain country that he had visited.

Everything changed when Cayenne came into his life. He started seeing things in different angles.

The ordinary places that he would most likely overlooked; he would look at them twice.

The two of them got out of the car and stared into the wide and green plateau. In the span of more than ten kilometers, you could see nothing but the verdant plants and trees.

At the same time, they had great access to the city view from where they stood.

He knew that Cayenne would always give her best when it comes to important things and events. He just didn't know she would prepare this much for him.

In the middle of the plateau, there was large picnic blanket with several baskets on it. He could tell that there were food and drinks in it.

"Who helped you? This place is kinda far from the city," he said while looking around to spot if there was anyone else with them.

"I got someone's help here and there," Cayenne said while pulling him to the picnic spot.

It was cold at this time of the year in Germany. It wasn't really advisable for anyone to have picnic outside but Cayenne came prepared this time.

One after another, she took out the stuff inside the baskets and placed them on the blanket.

"Put these on," she instructed as she handed him a pair of thick gloves. "I got you a scarf and a beanie, too."

"Are we matching?"

Cayenne knew this question would be coming at her so she grinned and raised the ones for herself. "Of course."

Stefan put on the items happily while watching his wife take out more things from the basket.

She even got a thick comforter from the basket and a portable heater.

He was impressed!

Meanwhile...

"Is everything ready?" asked the man over his walkie talkie.

"Yes, sir. Station 1 is all set. Over."

"Station 2 is all set to go. Over."

Although Stefan didn't see anyone in the area, several people were carefully observing them from a distance.

"We still have about an hour before we'll take any action. Let's take a break first. I sent you snacks to pass the time. Copy?"

"Copy, sir!" answered the others over their small radio communicator.

At the same time...back at the hotel...

"I thought we'd be able to see them from here," Monet said while putting down her binoculars in disappointment. "We should have gone to the tallest hotel."

"One of your requirement for this trip is to make sure that we don't spend on unnecessary things and that the hotel must not be expensive," Thomas retorted with a straight face. "Besides, we won't be able to see Yen and Stefan from here. You are using an ordinary binocular."

"Just give it up. Let's wait for Zaire's footage," Travis said while helping Raizel peel some of the oranges that he wanted to eat.

Not long after, Kyle and Dominic came, along with the bodyguards and nannies while bringing the triplets with them.

"It's ironic how we're celebrating his birthday but they're not here," Monet said as she returned to her seat.

Currently, they have booked the roof top for their little private gathering. It was almost 6:00 in the evening and since it was winter, darkness quickly covered the entire sky until only the city lights can be seen.

Luna took it as her responsibility to check on the triplets and made sure they were properly clothed. She also asked the staff to bring more heating pad for the children.

***

With the city lights reflecting in her eyes, Stefan had kept his eyes on his wife. Everyday, he couldn't thank God enough for bring her into his life.

It still made him wonder how he deserved to have a woman like her.

"I'm going to melt from your gaze," Cayenne said with stifled laughter. "Why are you staring at me? Haven't you seen enough?"

"No. Not enough. I want to look at your face all the time."

"That can't do. You might get tired of seeing my face."

"Impossible. My heart only beats for you."

Cayenne blushed at his words and even though the night sky veiled her face, she felt so hot inside. "Stop flirting with me."

"Oh. We're not suppose to flirt today?" Stefan retorted with a teasing smile that caused Cayenne to roll his eyes. He couldn't help but chuckle softly at her response.

The two of them slowly ate their food and chatted about random things and flirt in between to keep their conversation going. When they had finished their meals, Stefan scooted next to her and they both shared the thick comforter while looking at the nightscape in front of them.

"Yen."

"Hm?"

"Thank you," Stefan said and intertwined their fingers while speaking. "You always have your own ways to surprise me and make me feel so loved and cared for. The things I lacked in the past, you filled them in. The important things I missed, you made sure to make it up to me. I am just so thankful for having you. I don't know what else to say.

Saying thank you isn't even enough."

"Then, kiss me."

A moment of silence surrounded them before her words sank in. Stefan didn't wait for her to repeat those words or give her the chance to take them back.

He cupped her face and kissed her lips gently. It was like the first time they ever shared a kiss together.

"Happy birthday, hon," Cayenne said in between kisses before giving her hand signal.

A few seconds later...boom! boom! boom!

Huge and colorful fireworks dazzled the night sky. They bloomed like flowers in spring. It was so beautiful that everyone stopped whatever they were doing and looked at the sky.

"Whoa! Who managed to get the permit for this fireworks display?" asked one of the citizens asked in passing while staring at the continuous blooming flower in the sky.

"This is probably one of the things that I like for rich people to do."

"It's been five minutes already and it's not showing any signs of stopping."

***

Back to one hour ago...

Thomas received a text message from Cayenne regarding the plan and she told him to proceed with his.

Across the hotel where they stayed was another hotel with LCD screens was playing an animation.

At first, no one paid attention then Luna told Monet how cute the presentation was which made her watch it as well.

At first, she didn't think too much about it. She thought it was just an ad that someone paid for until she noticed something.

The animation shows how the girl changed herself to please the man. She changed her styles from time to time but the man didn't notice.

With her gut feeling churning inside her, she looked toward Thomas. She didn't want him to see it. She didn't want him to be reminded of their past.

Thomas didn't pay attention to it, though. He was busy playing with his son.

[Can I pay twice the amount to take this ad down?] She told herself while thinking how to get in touch with the hotel manager.

A few minutes later, Jade smirked and pointed at the animation across them. "That man is stupid!"

Thomas stiffened upon hearing her response and he instantly looked toward Monet. [Thank goodness she wasn't paying attention to Jade.]

He had no idea that Monet was busy thinking how to end the ad in silence. .net

"Ooohhh," Kyle exclaimed as he continued to watch now with interest. He had no idea at first, but piecing the little things he knew altogether, he could guess what's going on now. "The guy actually likes his friend but he couldn't tell her, so he lied again and again to deny his feelings."

"If I were the woman, I wouldn't fall for this man," commented Dominic who had no clue with what was going on at all.

Ten minutes later, Monet sighed in relief when she noticed that the animation was a little different from her story.

In fact, the animation was on Thomas' perspective so, it wouldn't show the things that she only knew.

"I miss her," the man in the animation told himself while playing the videos on his phone. He replayed his videos of her multiple times and scanned his album containing her photos a thousand times since she left his life. He missed her.

The animation continued and without noticing it, some bystanders who were watching had tears in their eyes.

Monet was the same.

She wiped away her tears and looked into the night sky to stop the overwhelming emotions inside her.

[Did he think this way when I left as well?]

But before she could get an answer to that, the voice of the man in the animation changed.