Piper's POV
This past few days has been very stressful for me. I was working long hours than usual. Business is doing great which is awesome but my stress is in a critical level. I might explode anytime.
Alex, has been very helpful and understanding. It's always nice to come home to her after a long day.
Nicky, was staying with us this past few days. She didn't actually moved in with us but she has half of her possession in our house. She wants us to have privacy once in a while so she would go back to her place sometimes.
Today is friday. Finally.
I'm always looking forward for the weekend. I get to spend time at home with my wife and Nicky.
Maybe I'll ask them out tomorrow. We could go watch a movie or have a picnic.
I look at the clock and it's 5:30 already. I'm starving and I can't wait to go home to my wife.
Alex, is a good cook. She likes to experiment with food and it always turn out great.
My phone ring. I checked my phone and It's Zelda calling.
"Hello?". I answered my phone.
"Hey Piper,how are you?" Zelda asked.
"Hi Zelda, I'm doing great. How are you"?
"I'm good, I was just going to ask if you're free tonight, maybe we could hang out and have a little drink. If that's okay".
Me and Zelda have been catching up since the last time I saw her at the restaurant. We would text each other all the time but we never really hang out. This would be the first time I'm going to see her again. Maybe it's a good idea. I need to unwind anyway.
"Yeah sure. I would love that. But I can't stay up late. I have to go home early". I informed Zelda.
"No problem, so I'll see you then? I'll text you the place". Zelda replied.
She texted me the name of the resto bar. I know this place and it's not that far from here. We're meeting up by 6 pm.
I started packing my things and clean my desk a little bit. Alex, would come visit here sometimes and she would chastise me for being unorganized. She would spend her time here cleaning and organizing my things.
By quarter to 6pm I am out of the office.
I arrived at the bar and Zelda was already there. She look up from her seat and smile at me.
"Hey there". She greeted me and we embrace each other.
"Hi, it's so good to see you". I said
I sit across from her.
"It's great that you invite me here. I need to unwind". I admitted.
"Work?". She asked
"Yes I've had a crazy week and I'm starving".
"Oh, we should order then. Their pasta here is delicious". She suggested.
The waiter came with the menu.
I looked at the menu and I ordered the first thing I saw. I'm starving so anything looks appetizing to me.
"I'll have creamy garlic seafood pasta and white wine please". I told the waiter.
"I'll have the same. Thank you". Zelda said.
"So, what's up with you? You look stressed". Zelda noticed.
"Yes I know, I look horrible".
"No! Silly! That's not what I meant and you look very pretty". Zelda commented and gave me a wink.
"I shouldn't be complaining that the soap business is doing well but my God! my work load is unbearable".
"Yes I get it. Sometimes it can get very overwhelming and stressful. Just take it easy and do everything little by little". She suggested.
It feels good to talk to someone who knows how you feel. Zelda is a very successful Philanthropist. She's very intelligent and hardworking.
Our orders arrived and we started eating. She's right the food here is delicious and the wine is amazing. Zelda, ordered a whole bottle of wine.
We were having a good time catching up and talking that I forget to check the time.
I can feel I'm starting to get a little dizzy from the wine so I looked at the time. I didn't notice that it's getting late.
11:20 pm.
Fuck! Alex. She's going to freak out. Shit!
I checked my phone. 63 missed calls and 18 text messages.
"Oh shit!". I blurted.
"What's wrong?". Zelda questioned.
"I didn't tell Alex that I'm coming home late. Fuck!" I responded.
"I can't stay anymore I'm really sorry Zelda but I have to go home, she's probably worried about me". I told Zelda.
"Yes, yes go. I'll pay for these".
Don't worry Piper, it's fine". Zelda insisted when she saw me about to argue.
"Thanks. I'm really sorry. I'll make it up to you next time.
I really had fun today". I stood up from my chair picked up my bag and embrace Zelda.
"Bye, Piper. Drive safe".
"Thank you, you too be safe".
I walked to my car slowly because the wine is taking effect. I have to hold myself together or else I'm going to fall down.
When I got inside my car I took my phone out and call, Alex.
She answered on the first ring.
"Alex?".
"Jesus Christ Piper! Where the fuck are you? I've been calling you many times". She said furious.
"I know. I'm very sorry I forgot to tell you I'm coming home late". I said trying to explain.
"You forgot to tell me? Are you fucking kidding me right now, Piper?. I'm scared to death!". She said furious.
"I know, I know. I'm very sorry. I'm going home now".
"Where the hell are you?".
"Please don't get mad. I just had dinner with, Zelda".
"Seriously?". She shouted.
"Go! home! now!".
"I am. I'm going home". I replied and she hung up the phone.
"Fuck!". I shouted.
I'm drunk so I had to drive very slowly. This is stupid and reckless. Alex, will be extra furious with me when she knows I'm drunk too. Shit!
It took me a while to get home. The wine is starting to get more effect on me.
The living room light is still on when I arrive so I'm sure Alex is waiting for me there. Probably very angry. She's probably waiting to strangle me.
I got out of the car and walked to the front door trying to hold myself steady. My head is spinning.
I opened the door slowly and peaked inside. I'm afraid to see my wife, I'll probably just run and hide but with my current state I doubt I could run.
Shit! I'm so drunk I don't understand what I'm thinking anymore.
She's not in the living room.
Alex, is standing at the kitchen glaring at me. Her arms folded infront of her. She look so mad.
There's no point in hiding so I went inside holding the door tightly trying to keep myself from falling.
"Hi, babe". I greeted Alex.
She didn't say anything. She just keep glaring at me. This is bad.
I closed the door behind me and started walking toward, Alex. My head is spinning and I fell down.
"Oopps!"
"I am so clumsy". I said and started laughing at myself.
"What the fuck! Are you drunk?". Alex asked.
She helped me get up and drag me to the bedroom. I can't stop laughing.
"Seriously, Piper. What are you trying to do? This is very dangerous and very reckless. You are unbelievable".
She said disappointed.
"I'm... so...sorry, Al". I tried to say.
"I'll get you some water". She said and left.
I can tell she's really mad at me.
What have I done. I wasn't thinking. My head is still spinning and my body is tingling now.
I'm trying to stay awake. I'm waiting for Alex, to come back.
I wonder what's taking her long to get me some water.
She came in holding a glass of water and a big bowl.
She sat beside me and gave me the water. "Drink this. You need to hydrate".
She put the bowl on the side table.
"I'll clean you up". She said coldly.
I glance at her and notice her eyes are red. She was crying.
She's so upset that I made her cry.