A week and a half later I return to Nathan's house. We texted and called back and forth for the week. He had to go out of town for a couple of days so meeting was an issue. But I took this opportunity to inquire about paperwork for my Non-Profit. I talked to a couple of lawyers and we decided to register it in the coming month. After I put the word out, a lot of social workers approached me via LinkedIn. I was happy to connect with people who were as passionate about this as I was. While sorting the files I had collect, I realised I needed a home office. This is not going to work. Right now I am working off the coffee table in Nathan's room but the space is not enough. Last night I almost stumbled on one of the boxes.
"Heyy..." Nathan says as he enters the room. I barely look up to say hi to him. "Still reading?" He sits next to me on the couch.
"Hmm..."
"This has kept you busier than expected."
"Well, I got more enthusiasm than expected," I answer, still engrossed in the paper. I highlight a few things before finally looking up at Nathan.
"Hi!" He smiles. I return the smile and check him out. He is still in his office clothes. "Long day?"
"Yeah. I need an office, which reminds me, I have to talk to Zack. He said that one floor in his office building are ready for rent. And I also needed to talk to you. Remember your company's old office space? The person who owns that building has 2 floors empty, I need his number."
"Okay."
"And Nathan I also need a home office. Can we restructure this house a bit?"
"Okay, sure." He looks around examining the mess I have made. He sighs and gets up loosens his tie, moving to the bathroom to freshen up. I realised that every since I have started with my Non-Profit's work I have barely given a second glance at Nathan. Guilt builds inside me as I think how supportive he has been the last few weeks and I have done nothing to thank him. I quickly bookmark the document I was reading and clear the table. I collect all the other documents and put them in one folder. Keeping the folders in my closet, I decide to make the bed and change into something better. I hear the shower running when I make the bed. I change into a sexy lace lingerie and wear my satin night suit on top of it. I get my robe and run downstairs to get matches for the candle, two glasses and wine. It's time to make-up to my very supportive husband.
Nathan comes out wearing his boxers and a T-shirt. His eyes widen as he looks at the room and then me wearing my robe.
"What's happening?"
"I know that I have not been attentive ever since I came back from my parents house." I walk closer to him and wrap my arms around his neck pulling myself upto his height, "But I will make it up to you." I whisper in his eyes and a smirk forms on his face.
He looks around one more time and nods in approval, "You have outdone yourself Grey." He gently kisses my cheek.
"This is just the beginning." I bite his lower earlobe then pull away, "So would you like a glass of wine?" I bow to him and he laughs.
"Sure." He sits on the bed and I pour wine in two glasses, "So, how are you Miss Grey?" He asks clinking his glass with mine.
"I'm content." I close my eyes and smile, "Everything is just how I like it. I know exactly what to do professionally, I have a great husband who has been extremely supportive of my ambition, a birth mother who has sacrificed so much for me and two very loving sets of parents." I say, "Well maybe Robin doesn't love me but he's nice." Nathan chuckles. "How are you Nathan?"
He falls silent and then answers with a sigh, "Honestly, very tired. I am very much looking forward to our weekend. I have been thinking more about work then I'd like and this weekend I don't want to think about anything else except..."
"Except...?"
"Except us." He smiles, showing his dimples. I move closer to him and kiss his forehead. "Do you wanna watch a movie?" Nathan asks.
"No. I wanna watch you strip naked for me." He looks at me with surprise and then laughs.
"Grey, I never knew you had such bad habits." He finishes his glass and keeps in down. I lose the robe and he checks out my sexy night dress.
"Mrs Grey are you trying to seduce me?" He looks at my body with lust.
"Yes." I pull him closer and connect our lips. He deepens the kiss and makes me move back in bed. He was quick to remove the straps of my top and move down to my sweet spot. Oh God, I'm obsessed with him. My body is own fire and I can't control it. I lose my mind whenever he touches me, I'm all his and he can do whatever he want with me. I want to be lost in him again and again.
The next morning, Nathan and I woke up to several beeping sounds. Ugh, what is happening. Nathan is groaning beside me, mumbling to turn off the alarm. The alarm? I jerk open my eyes and look at the time, it's 10:45 in the morning. I look around and see the candles have burnt out and our clothes are lying all over the room. It was a very long night. I smile at the memories of last night, it was so amazing. I still haven't worn my clothes and neither has he.
"Nathan." I keep my palm on his face, "Wake up, it's 11 o'clock in the morning. You have office."
He groans and turns to the other side, "idontwannago." He mumbles again.
"Come on, Nathan you are already very late. My dad will not be happy. Anyway it's the last day of the week, get up." He turn to face me and opens his eyes. A smile forms on his face as soon as he sees me.
"You are so beautiful." He leans forward and kisses me. After a small make out session, I push him away and he looks at me with a pout. I giggle and move inside the blanket to kiss his chest. I suck on the nape of his neck and a groan escapes his mouth. God, he is so sexy. I continue to go down until I reach his boxers. I look up at him and wink before removing them. Nathan moans as I take him in my mouth slow and gentle.
"April..." currents run through my body as I hear him say my name. Should I just say? Yes! Every fibre of my being is telling me scream that I love him. But right now, I have got a better use for my mouth.
After the intense morning, Nathan and I go out for lunch. We are supposed to leave for our getaway tonight so I pack a small bag after coming back from lunch. Since we took the day of, there is nobody in the house.
"The house is so dead silent." I say to him as I sort my clothes.
"I know right. Feels so good." He flashes me a smile while doing something on his laptop.
"What do we do the rest of the day? We have to leave around 9 right?"
"Yeah. We have a lot of time. We can do whatever you like. You wanna go shopping?" I shake my head in no, "Okay...Wanna go bowling?"
"No," I frown, "Not working is boring." I pour and he laughs.
"Yeah maybe. Let's go downstairs and watch some mindless series."
"Okay, let's do it. I'll get popcorn."
"Sure."
I move downstairs into the kitchen. If takes me sometime to find the instant popcorn. I really need to spend some time in the kitchen. I also decide to make us a refreshing drink. I squeeze the lemon in the cranberry juice and wonder why Nathan hasn't come here yet, I have taken long enough. I keep the popcorn and the drinks in a tray and carry it to the theatre but Nathan is not there. I frown and look around for him when I hear voices coming from the library.
"What the fuck are you even talking about?" Nathan yells. He is furious at the girl standing in front of him.
"What do you mean baby?" She says calmly, "Don't tell me you have fallen for that fling of yours. I thought it was just for the sex. I was okay with it at first but now it's a little much. Throw her out of your life." She turns side ways and I see her face. It's Alyssa, his ex-girlfriend.
"Alyssa-" Nathan begins to say something but she cut him off by wrapping her hands around his neck and pulling him into a kiss.
"I have missed you Nate." She says after breaking the kiss for a moment. Nathan stood there and did nothing to stop her.
I make by presence felt when the tray slips from my hand and the glass shatters on the floor. I don't know what to think? What is happening? Was Nathan two-timing me? Was he with Alyssa the whole time? Did he never break-up with her?
"April!" He gasps with wide-eyes.
"Oh! So you are here." Alyssa eyes me, "I must say Nate, she's not that bad-"
"Alyssa shut up!"
"No why should I? She came in between us. April, I suggest you leave now, you are no longer needed in my boyfriend's life. This drama is over. What? Why are you looking at me dumbfounded? Did you really think he'd fall for you? Have your looked at yourself in the mirror? Of course, he hesitated in sleeping with you."
Every word she said hit me like an arrow. I had no idea what is going on. Is this real? Why is Nathan not speaking?
"If you don't believe me and think this some jealous ex coming back for revenge, you can look at these pictures yourself. Remember the business trip he took 3 days ago? It was a trip with me." She pulls out pictures of Nathan kissing her and hugging her and posing with her. This was the same place which he told me he was visiting. These were the same pictures he had sent me without her. Oh my God.
"No April, listen to me-" Alyssa cuts him off again.
"Oh stop trying to console her, darling. She'll be fine...Now you can go back to wherever you came from."
"Nathan..." I try to form some words but then decide against it. She is right. I came in between. This was never supposed to be. He was with her, all this time. Of course. We never discussed whether we were exclusive. The air in my lungs turns solid. I love him. I loved him.
"April. Please no. Let me explain this is not like you think." He says.
"Nate-"
"Shut up! Get out of my house!" He yells at her. My mind went blank and I cannot see anything. What is happening? Why is this happening? Everything was going so well. Nathan moved forward to approach me but the wall of shattered glass stopped him. I moved backwards and then turned to run away from the house. I hear him call my name but I was running out of the premises. I cannot stay here. I don't wanna know the truth. Somehow I know there is some truth to what Alyssa said. The pictures, Nathan's silence, this is too much.
She is right, I came in between. I should have never caved to Robin's threats. Whatever he would have done, we would have handled together as a family. How stupid was I? What the fuck was I thinking? Why did I fall for him?
I ring the bell of Amy's house multiple times as I continue to cry. I did not even take my phone with me, just blindly ran away. I have no money. Amy opens the door and her eyes widen as she sees him.
"April? What happened, honey?" She takes me into her arms and I balled my eyes out.
"Taxi." I say. She settles me inside and goes to pay the fare. After she comes back, I lie on her living room couch, having no energy to sit up. She keeps my head in her lap and rubs my head.
"What happened April? Are things not okay with your parents?" She asks.
"Nathan..." I begin but fail to complete the sentence.
"Is Nathan not okay? Is he sick?"
"He hurt me." I try to say in between my sobs, "He..." I try to say but I choke on my tears. I can't even believe it, "He cheated on me." Amy stiffened. Not a word came out of her mouth. I finally get up and wipe my tears. Why am I crying over something that was never there in the first place. It was like a dream and now it has shattered just like a dream.