After debating with myself, I finally decided to go talk to Heather. She had gone through a lot in a single day and I wanted to make sure she was okay.
I pushed open the door of her room where she'd be staying for a few days. It was about five and I could see that she had only just taken a shower. Last night she couldn't sleep because she was planning to reveal herself and she was so nervous, she couldn't get any sleep so after the morning drama, she went to sleep and had only just woken up.
"Hey, come in." She invited me in and so I went and sat on a chair. "What brings you here?"
"I just wanted to know if you were okay."
"I'm fine now." She said and attempted a tiny smile but evidently she was still sad.
We were quiet for a while and I scrambled my brain for what to say. "You surprised me with your reveal. I never imagined you'd be into girls. You were fake-dating Ethan all these days and you guys kissed on several occasions-" I stopped and cring
Heather had rented a really nice apartment nearby and she wanted to move there. We told her that she could stay here longer but she was adamant and always had wanted a place of her own.Patricia had officially disowned her and thrown away Heather's things that were in her house. But what she lost was a much greater loss compared to Heather's things. She lost a good daughter and her husband.Justin had talked to his lawyers and they were soon getting divorced. Patricia had thought he wasn't serious when he said that he was going to divorce her and had taken it lightly but when she got the divorce papers she freaked out and the media covered a lot of what happened. A lot of prominent people came out in support of Heather and Patricia was rebuked for her actions.Everything was going back to normal and Heather was focusing more on her work and travelling to keep her busy.I had more time on my hands and I was going to utilize it to get closer to Ethan. Now t
I thought a lot about how I was going to ask him out and I couldn't come up with anything. It wasn't everyday that I had to plan something special for a special someone. It was actually the first time that I had to do something like this.But then I decided that a way to a man's heart was through his stomach and I knew how much of a foodie Ethan was and I knew what I had to do, all thanks to Keith and his magical hands.I was going to cook for him. I was going to set it up prettily which would look romantic and then I was going to ask him out. Picturing this in my mind made me so giddy for the evening. I couldn't wait to get started and pour all of my feelings for him in the dish I'd make.I had already told him to get off work a little early that usual so that we could have our special dinner before everyone else.After an hour or two after lunch I was going to start with my cooking and I had asked for me to be alone in the kitchen and for there to be ne
He knew the question was coming as the night progressed but he still looked surprised."I came up with an idea and you might not be entirely happy with it." He said after a few seconds."I think I'd be fine as long as you give me a chance.""I'll give you three dates. These dates aren't just any normal dates. In these three dates you have to prove to me that you are sincere about your feelings. I don't know how you're going to do this but I know that what you'll have in mind for us will tell me how much thought and heart you put into it. You can take your time planning them.""Sounds like a business deal.""Sorry about that. As you already know, I'm a businessman. We don't involve emotions when there is something we can lose or gain. These are my efforts to protect my heart.""But feelings aren't something you should treat with a business approach.""I know. I'm sorry.""What happens after these three dates?""I score yo
"So what's my score for last night's date?" I asked the moment he opened his door."Huh..." he said, glancing around confusedly. "Ah...the date.""Well...?""I just woke up. Be a little patient, Juliet.""But I waited for nine hours since our date ended!""Then wait for a few more.""Okay."We both headed downstairs for breakfast."So I know what I have to do for our next date." I said as soon as we were done and Ethan was about to go get ready for work."Juliet, you don't have to rush things. Take your time planning them.""I know but I also know that our next date is going to be so much fun. I can't think of anything better than it.""Are you sure?""Of course. Why? Did you not like last night's date?"He shrugged. "I don't know. It was sweet of you to make me experience something I didn't during college. I really don't know.""So what about the scores?""I think I'll just tell
"Are you okay?" I asked as I looked down at Ethan who was holding his leg."My foot's stuck." He hissed. "It's hurting a lot.""Wait." I carefully made my way toward him and saw that his foot was stuck between two rocks. "I'll move the rock."I bent over the two closely placed rocks blocking his foot and pulled away the smaller one.Ethan's foot was freed but he was in pain."I think it's sprained." He said. I placed his foot on a rock and took off his shoe and socks. A small lump was starting to form on his ankle and the area looked tender to touch."Try to move it little."He did as I told. "Ah, fuck.""Does it hurt a lot?""Yeah. I can't move it much.""I'm sorry for not catching you.""It's not your fault. I was a little careless, thinking you might be the one to fall.""What're we going to do? There's still thirty minutes of hiking remaining.""I can try walking. But it'll be really slow.
"Ahhhhhh.""Oh yeahhhhhhhh.""Harder!""Faster!""Ah fuck.""You've got to stop moaning like that. If someone were to hear you, they might get the wrong idea." Ethan said, while his hands worked magic on my bare skin."I know. But you're making me feel so good. I can't help it." I said as my fingers bunched up the bedsheets."At least don't be so loud!" Ethan panicked, visibly embarrassed.I chuckled. "Okay, I'll try. You keep up what you're doing."After we had dinner and decided to go to our cabin, Ethan noticed my neck and back muscles were still sore so he offered to massage it for me and that was why I couldn't stop moaning. He could be a good masseur."Does it hurt?""Yeah a little."Ethan kept massaging my back and neck for a long time after which I started to feel guilty for making him do it."That's enough. Thank you.""Are you sure? I can do it for some more time.""No,
I licked my lips, trying to concentrate. "My point is that they are definitely hiding something from everyone. Did Heather ever mention anything about Olivia to you?""No. But why wouldn't she tell you? You two are a lot closer that she is to me.""I don't know."We fell into a silence although both our minds were in chaos over what could possibly be wrong with Olivia Rivera."Have you ever considered the possibility that maybe...they are seeing each other?""Really? I don't think so. I don't think Olivia is into girls. She's always dated boys.""She might be bisexual. Heather also dated and slept with men all this time because she was forcing herself to like men because of her mother.""That could be a possibility. Oh my God, why didn't Olivia tell me?""She must be have been worried over how you'd react to having two friends dating each other?" He suggested."Why would I even matter? It's their heart, it's love. They s
"Are you seriously taking me on a date dressed like this?" Ethan asked again."Yes, Ethan. I know you're not happy with this right now but trust me, this is going to be a good date. We're going to do a lot of things.""Like what?"I rolled my eyes. "Should I spoil it for you? No I'm not going to do that."Ethan looked down at his old clothes that I had told him to put on. He had on a faded worn out blue T-shirt and sweatpants that he no longer used.I led him into the garden."Are we having a picnic in the garden?""No. Today were going to find you a new hobby.""For me? But I do have a hobby. I like to write.""But do you ever do that? No. You want to do that when you'll be old and when you'll have a lot of time on your hands. But that's not okay. You need to have a hobby now as well. Don't worry. We'll find something you'll enjoy that also won't be time consuming.""But why are we in the garden?""Were go