He Brought Her To Our Date

POV: Harper

“Really, Ethan? Really?You dare to ask me why I am here in your office after being away for three days?How could you hurt me this way, Ethan? What did I ever do?” I sobbed, turning away from him and running towards the exit, trying desperately to hide my tears. 

“Harper, come on!Baby, wait, hold on for me, my love,” he called out to me, running after me. I didn’t stop running; I just can’t face him right now. I’m too furious to listen to anything he has to say; I just can’t believe that he would do this to me after being together for so long. 

“Come on, my love, wake up!” He kept yelling as he caught up with me and pulled me into his arms, holding me close to his chest. For a good few minutes he held me close to his heart, refusing to let go even when I kicked and punched, struggling to break free. 

“Why, my love. Why did you cheat on me? I thought you loved me, Ethan. You promised never to hurt me. Why did you do it?  Why?" I asked him, crying in his arms. I held on to him for support because I feel so sad and broken. He did not let go; he cradled me in his arms, kissing my forehead and caressing my back to calm me down.

In his arms, I feel safe and desired. I would have let it go and stopped doubting my husband’s love for me, but I spotted the girl in the picture standing a few miles away from us, watching us closely. I could not read the look on her face, but the moment she caught my eyes and realized I had seen her, she smirked at me and walked away. That made me feel even worse; I hated her, and I hated him too. I’m just too furious to think about anything else but the way I’d seen him hugging her in his office a few minutes ago.

“Don’t lie to me, Ethan; I saw the pictures, and I caught you hugging her so intimately. You are having an affair, Ethan; I saw you with my own eyes.” I told him, crying as I recalled the compromising position that I’d found them in. 

“Why did you do it, Ethan?” I asked him again, my voice trembling as I dreaded the response he would give me. This wasn’t just about infidelity; it was about trust, love, and my fragile heart that is about to be shattered. This could destroy the bond we built together; it could ruin everything. 

“Why did you cheat on me? I thought you loved me.” I sobbed sadly, hitting him once more and shoving him aside. He shook his head as he looked down for a moment, swallowing hard. 

“Harper, it wasn’t, I mean, I didn’t…” His voice trailed off as he stepped forward, and without thinking, he pulled me into his arms, enveloping me in his warmth once more, kissing my earlobe and neck. I stiffened at first, not knowing how to react. My resolve started to crumble. I can never be too angry with him; I just can’t keep it up for long no matter how hard I try.

“It was just a misunderstanding, munchkin. I would never hurt you that way; I hate seeing you cry,” he continued, his voice low and earnest against my hair as he wiped the tears around my eyelids with his finger. 

“She’s just a friend’s sister who came back into town. She needed help, and I thought… I thought I could be there for her without it meaning anything. I should never have let it look the way it did, and I’m so sorry for that.” He told me, sounding apologetic and cool with me.

I looked up at him, searching his face for any hint of deception. But all I found was sincerity, the gentle curve of his lips as he pecked my cheeks, attempting to soften the blow of his actions. 

“I should have trusted you, Ethan,” I admitted quietly, looking down shamefully for creating a scene in his office without talking to him first and verifying the information I received from Kate.

“It’s all your fault, Ethan; this could have been avoided if only you hadn’t left him for three days, my love… It hurts when you do that to me. I thought you would at least apologize for the ruined dinner and the way you reacted when you saw the... the necklace.

“I am sorry, Munchkin, I should not have reacted that way. Can we not talk about it anymore?Let’s forget about that night and this little misunderstanding between us. I’m deeply sorry, my love, for everything. I never wanted to hurt you, Harper. You mean too much to me. He replied, And you know how much I care about you, how I hate seeing you cry,” he confessed, sincerity flooding his voice. His tone shifted slightly, a hint of playfulness creeping in as he added, 

“I mean, look at my pretty, flawless munchkin. It would be ridiculously stupid to risk losing someone so beautiful and amazing. We are two halves of a pendant; we complete each other. I can never find someone so perfect for me. I can never hurt you, my love,” he teased, kissing the tip of my nose, moving to my chin and earlobe, acting so naughty and making me giggle softly.

My cheeks warmed at his words, the tint of a blush creeping up my neck. I couldn’t help the small smile that tugged at the corners of my mouth, even in the heaviness of the moment. He has me wrapped around his fingers; he knows the right words to say to me, the right places to touch to make my heart flutter with excitement.

“Ethann… mmmm... Yeahhh...” I moaned softly, trying so hard to curb my desires as he pulled me even closer, letting me feel his hardness.

“Feel that, munchkin?That is how much I desire you; it’s how much I miss you, my love,” he confessed, closing the gap between us and kissing me passionately. Before I could say anything, he gently squeezed my ass, making me buck my hips to his hardness. I had to bite my tongue to stop me from moaning too loudly because we are still in his office building, and anyone could walk past us at any time. Although, that’s not a problem, considering the fact that he is the boss.

“I booked that French restaurant that you love so much, my love,” he said, his eyes lighting up with excitement. I could tell that he has mischief up his sleeves. He is trying to seduce me, and believe me, it’s working. 

“I thought we could celebrate our anniversary again, maybe start fresh?I didn’t get to feast on you like I intended that night. Why don’t we recreate the moment and let me show you how much I love you, how much I’ve missed you these few days?” he teased, kissing me once more, sucking my tongue and lips eagerly to prove his point.

I felt a flutter of excitement in her chest as I thought about it. It had been a long time since we had gone out just the two of us, enjoying each other’s company without the weight of our responsibilities pressing down on us. Memories of our early days, the laughter, the late-night walks, even the silly arguments filled my mind. I miss those days; I miss him. Tonight presents another chance to surprise him with the news of my pregnancy, and I just can’t wait.

“Okay, my love. Let’s recreate the moment and make it perfect for us this time.” I responded, surprising even myself with how easily the word slipped from my lips. He sure has me wrapped around his little finger.

With that enthusiasm and excitement, I ran back to my car and drove back home to prepare for tonight’s dinner. Good thing I’m not cooking or decorating the house today. I have all the time in the world to get ready and focus on my look. At the same time, I thought of how I would break the news of my pregnancy to him and make the night even more special.

“It was just a silly misunderstanding, Kate. My man would never hurt me that way. It’s just his friend's sister, and he is taking me out to dinner tonight to make up for all his mistakes. Isn’t he just perfect?” I chatted with my friend as I drove back home. She felt safe and apologized for the wrong information, wishing me an exciting night. 

I had a quick transformation that left me feeling like a million bucks. I wore a sexy red lingerie set under a black trench coat and boots. I could tease him a little at the dinner table with my cleavage before we get to our bedroom. When I was done, I stepped out of her apartment feeling very excited.

The restaurant was bustling when I arrived, laughter and the clinking of glasses creating an atmosphere of warmth. It felt so nice and beautiful. And as I moved deeper into the space, my eyes caught sight of him, Ethan, sitting at a table, backing me. As I approached further, I saw that he is not alone. 

My heart sank! 

The pain resurfaced!

There he was, with a girl! 

The same girl!

The friend’s sister!

Her laughter pealed through the room, twinkling like shards of ice, and her hand rested on the table next to Ethan, far too familiar in its placement. 

Time slowed… 

My breath quickened as the reality of the moment settled in, heavy and suffocating. The anticipation, the butterflies in my stomach, the excitement…

All of it faded in an instant. Ethan’s smile, his apology, all of it blurred into nothingness as I stood frozen, a visitor to the scene I never wished to witness a second time. Ethan hasn’t seen me yet, but she has seen me, and she acted as though I didn’t exist. To crown it all, she chose this particular moment to help him wipe his lips with a napkin, giving him a good view of her boobs that are way bigger than mine.

The audacity of that bitch!