I drove into the apartment building late in the afternoon, the hangout with Vanessa took some time. Taking the elevator upstairs I got a call from the house agent telling me the papers for the housewere ready for pick up. I want to move out of this apartment as soon as possible, I just prefer a house to condos. James wasn't home when I got in, he is probably with his mistress getting the details of our meeting. As much as I didn't want to seem affected, it did affect me a lot. I laid on the couch scrolling through my phone to see if I still had the condo's agent's phone number
"Good afternoon Miss Mount" I heard gruffy voice saying
"Good afternoon Mr. Micheal, how is your day going?"
"Great. How may I be of service to you today?"
"I decided to sell the condo, so I was hoping you can get me a buyer as soon as possible?"
"Would you mind me asking why?, you just got the apartment less than three months ago. "
"Yea, I just acquired a new house so I won't be needing the condo…not really interested in keeping it as well"
"Oh, I guess congratulations are in order then, I would see what I can do about the condo"
"Thank you. I will be moving out next week, so if you could find a buyer within the week that would be great".
"I will get to work then. See you in a few days"
"Yea, have a great day." The condo is located in a great spot in town so it won't be hard to find a buyer.
"We would be moving out next week? You are selling my condo already?" I heard a voice say.
"Shit James!! you scared the hell out of me" I said really freaked out.
"Why are you creeping in? When did you get back?" I asked with my hand over my chest, surprised I didn't hear him come in.
"I wasn't creeping? I wanted to surprise you. I got steaks" he said with a smile lifting the takeout bag with him.
"What is the occasion?"
"Come on babe, so much has happened since we got married. We haven't had time to be just us." Really?
"Why don't we enjoy a nice meal together… Uhmm?" he said reaching out to take my hand, leading me over to the dining table. If he showed me this bit of affection in my previous life, I would have done anything and everything for him.
He never got me anything not even a ring when he proposed. I was so drunk in love I bought our wedding ring with my money, I was too happy about getting married I didn't see anything wrong in it.
"The food was nice thank you" I said with a small smile. My actions in the little time I came back is getting this much reaction, I can't imagine what he would do with the plans I have ahead. Especially after my meeting at the "basement" tomorrow.
"Anything for you babe" he reached out for my hand again.
OK!! he is getting a little touchy right now, which is making me feel uncomfortable.
"We are moving out next week" standing up from the table, I clear the plates dropping them in the kitchen zinc trying to seem casual
about dropping his hands.
"Really? Why so sudden? We barely spent two months here" he said, joining me in the kitchen.
"Yea I know that. The house is ready and it is so much better than this, I just have to pick up the papers in a couple of days. Besides, I never really liked this place".
"Alright then, but do we really have to sell the condo?"
"I already explained why we need to sell to you" I said raising my brow at him
"Fine, I don't want us to argue anymore" why does he keep moving close to me?
I take a sit on one of the kitchen chairs, since there were only two seat at opposite sides of the kitchen counter I was counting on him moving the other way so I can finally have some space, he just dragged the opposite chair and sat beside me like a doting husband.
"So what do you think about what I said last night? About our company?"
"James there is no way I am selling my shares in my family company. Sentiments aside it is an unwise decision"
"I know, I thought about it too. The revenue we get from the shares can just go into our company. We don't have to sell" is he serious right now?
"I am sorry I even suggested it"
"We still have to discuss how we are going to get funds. Do you have any ideas? I am ready to listen." So all it took was Vanessa to get him to listen to me?
Unbelievable!
"Shareholders. I invest the little I have, you do the same and with my families name we could pull some more investors in"
"When the company is doing better we buy them out" I said telling him what I am sure he already heard from Vanessa.
"You are so smart, you always know how to solve my problems babe. That is exactly why I married you." Yea, to solve your poverty problem? Of course. Wanting to confirm my theory
"On one condition"
Sighting he said "Fine, I would let Vanessa work in the company". so they did meet up, perfect.
"Vanessa?, that isn't the condition and how did you know I offered her a job?"
"Oh that, I just though you know, since she doesn't have a job yet you might want to help out?"
"Are you sure you didn't run into her or something?" I asked
"Of course not. So what condition is it?" he asked changing the subject quickly
"When we move, I want my own space". I was tired of sharing the same room with someone that has thoughts about killing me. I don't sleep properly.
"What do mean your own space?" he asked looking confused
"My own room. It doesn't mean I won't stay in yours I just need my own"
"Sure. You can have it" I wasn't asking for his permission I would have done it anyway, I just don't want to argue about it.
"I am going to take a shower, I will be waiting for you in the room" he said moving closer to kiss my cheeks before making his way to the bedroom.
Disgusting!.
An hour later after we both had taken a bath, I was rubbing on some face cream when I heard him,
"Come to bed babe"
"Why?"
"Why not? I have missed you" oh no.
This isn't good, James and I have had sex in the past but I wasn't about to let him bang me now. Oh hell no!
"I am not up for that James" I said sincerely
"You don't have to do anything, I will do all the work for us." he said with a flirty smile.
Eeww! Sex was his way of saying thank you, Like he was rewarding me.
"I am really not interested tonight."
"Fine" he said, turning his back at me as he laid down. I got into bed later glad I dodged that one, I was still trying to find a comfortable spot in bed when I felt his hands and breath on me. Oh God save me!.
"James come on, I clearly told you I wasn't ready"
"Why?, I know you want this." kissing down my neck he said. Ok this had to stop.
"I don't. you either stop touching me or I'll go sleep at a hotel tonight"
"What is your problem?"he asked furious
"You are!. When you say no I respect it, why can't you do the same?"
God I really want to puke right now.
"Suit yourself but don't come begging for it after" oh trust me I won't ever.
"I won't. Goodnight'' he pulled the blanket away from me, wrapping it around his body.
Very mature.
I have a long day ahead of me tomorrow and I need all the sleep I can get, I won't be getting any if I stayed in this room with him so I picked up a pillow and a spare blanket from the closet and went to the living room couch. I can't wait to get out of here and have my own bed.