Chapter 20

The bang on the door jolted us awake. I rubbed my eyes and sighed. Aaron blinked open his eyes slightly. "What's the matter?" I asked. "Ma'am, Madam instructed me to wake you up," a maid on the other side of the door remarked. "Okay, I will," I said in a drowsy tone. "Ivy, get up. You have college," Aaron said. "Umm, a bit more," I replied, my face buried against his chest. "No," Aaron said as he caressed my face and kissed me. I kissed him back as well. I never imagined that would happen in real life with Aaron. He interrupted the kiss after a minute and murmured, "Good morning, honey." "Good morning," I responded with a smile. "Are you satisfied with this morning's kiss?" "Yes," I nodded. As he ran his fingers over my hair, he whispered, "Now get ready in 10 minutes." "Is it really only 10 minutes?" "Uncle, how ruthless you are!" I said. "Uncle," he said, his one brow furrowed. "Aaron," I said, smiling as I covered my face beneath the blanket. "Hey," Aaron responded, but the maid beg