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Nathan lifted me off his lap. “I have to hide.” I raised my brow in question, why? “No one can know that I am alive at least not yet.” Oh! I nodded and helped him up. He winced in pain making me realize that he was really hurt.
Padding slowly, he walked behind the couch and crouched low while groaning, “this is turning out to be a bad idea.” He said through his teeth before keeping quiet. I had to stop myself from chuckling.
Marco looked at us before opening the door widely, “Hello Dr. Melendez.” He announced loudly.
The doctor came inside and gave me a small smile, “How are you doing Mrs. Dominic... sorry I guess it is Miss. Monroe? And how is Helena?” I was hearing myself being called Miss. Monroe after a long time and I hated it.
“I am well. So is Helena.”
He nodded before placing his bag on the couch, I almost stopped him but seeing that
-ANASTASIA-“I don’t still think that this is a good idea.” I said removing the bandage wrapped around Nathan’s chest. “Your job is miles away from mine and how do you expect me to do it? What if I mess up?”He stopped my hand from moving around. “If you mess up then I will fix it.” How romantic?! Shaking my head, I remove the bandage completely and threw it in the bin, the purplish hue had lightened but it was still there glaring at me. “And I am not worried about you messing up, because you already know what you are doing?”“Really?” I asked trying to think what made him think that.Nodding his head, he slightly stretched while groaning. I brought his hands down glaring at him and applied the medicine on his chest before wrapping a new dressing. “You fixed all those papers and you didn’t need any training for it.”Oh yeah that does make sens
-ANASTASIA-My throat became dry as I tried to call out Nathan’s name. Still staring at the laptop my hand reached for him and started to shake him. “Mmh...” He groaned in his sleep, I shook him harder but all he did was turn around. “I haven’t slept in days, Monroe.” He mumbled.“Nathan wake up, please.” Maybe it was the urgency in my voice that startled him but he woke up and switched on the lamp letting light into the room. Rubbing his eyes but at the same time trying not to put stress on his chest he took the laptop from me causing my eyes to divert from the screen for the first time since I saw the mail.He cursed under his breath as he read the mail. “This proves that the scum is behind my money.” Looking at me he realized how frightened I was. “I won’t let him touch you, Anastasia. I swear I will die before he reaches you.” But he didn’t understand my fear
-ANASTASIA-“Ma’am, he has informed that there will be a delay of at least half an hour, there is traffic it seems.” Stella said placing the files on the table.Nodding at her, I asked her to wait outside till they come. Traffic, huh? I opened my phone and went to the map to see the route from his office to ours, there was no sign of traffic. “Stella?” I called and she opened the door. “Can you ask Giana to get me a coffee from the Starbucks at No. 45 highway?”“Uh... but don’t we have a Starbucks right around the corner?” She asked probably confused at my odd request.I gave her a firm glare making her nod her head and go before closing the door. “Why are you sending her to the highway far from the office?”I kept my eyes on the clock. “Just to prove one of my suspicions. How much time do you think it will take her?”“Ten minutes max i
-ANASTASIA-“Guys I think I can manage for tonight.” I said trying to convince them standing on our front porch. They shook their heads simultaneously making me raise my brow at Suresh. “You just came now.”He shrugged. “I really think you are a nice person and you need friends right now.”Okay… sighing I opened the door and let them inside. Switching on the lights, I looked at the guys. “I don’t think I have any clothes for all of you unless you don’t mind using Nathan’s.”“I guess I can manage in this shirt.” Suresh said and Gabriel agreed with him.If I am not wrong then their problem is with the thought that Nathan is dead but you can remove your jackets and place it on the couch. I am going upstairs to change.”They nodded while Cain was already laying on the couch as if he was in his own house. I went upstairs and opened Nathan&r
-ANASTASIA-I miss talking to people through a live camera. That is the first thought that came to my mind when I finished reading through one of the files on Nathan’s table. It has only been a week but it is exhausting, I wonder how Nathan does it?Nathan only has one bandage left to remove and that is the one on his thighs, his ribs still hurt which he is stubborn enough to not show but I see how his forehead crunches whenever Helena sits on his chest or a laptop.“I am bored.” I heard through my ear. I think I am getting used to Nathan voicing his thoughts or opinions every now and then.The green file looked boring so I picked the red one instead. “Do something with Helena or watch a movie.”“Hmmm… Helena is asleep and what movie is there to watch?” right! Nathan rarely watches movies so I don’t expect him to know. “Okay I think I like the trailer of this one.”
-ANASTASIA-Jocelyn turned around while I looked at Nathan with widened eyes. What the hell is he doing? I shook my head at him but instead of listening to me he gave me a reassuring nod. “How dare you interfere?” Jocelyn seethed before looking at me. “Aren’t you going to say something?”I shrugged. “He is right.” She raised her brow. “I am not signing the papers and you can’t force me. Actually, I think it is better you go back to being the head of department in your father’s office, there might be something useless for you to do.” Nathan snickered making me glare at him.After all this I couldn’t let him give up the plan. “Mr. Simpson, please wait outside. Thank you for your interference but I can take care of this on my own.” He frowned while Jocelyn had a smirk. I signaled to the door and after hesitating for a bit, he stood up.“Yes, ma’am
-ANASTASIA-Once I reached home, I got out of the car and went inside the house when I saw Marco sitting on the couch with Helena. “Where is he?” I asked him causing him to pause the cartoon that they were watching.He better be resting; the doctor did say that bed rest was over but he still had to take rest. “I read your post.” Marco said completely avoiding my question. “I am surprised Nathan never told me. But hey, no hard feelings because you do write well.”“Thank you.” Why didn’t Nathan tell about me to his best friend? I took Helena in my arms, she was only in her pampers looking all cute and from the looks of it she had already taken her shower. “You didn’t come with me today.” I said with a pout and she pouted back at me. Chuckling I kissed her cheek and gave her back to Marco.We had a rule about being clean before taking the kid. “Where did you say Na
-ANASTASIA-The streaks of daylight made me groan and turn my head around, snuggling closer into the pillow next to me. Why is my pillow so hard? My eyes shot open when I remembered all that happened last night causing red cheeks to become visible again.“It truly is a beautiful sight.” He said making me look at him, his beard was a little messed up but still looked trimmed and neat. When I understood that he was talking about me I looked at myself, I was laying on my stomach and his black bed spread covered my body from my lower back and I am sure my hair was in a mess.Scoffing I turned around hiding my blush. I can understand why he would find this a beautiful sight it was literally a feast to any man’s eyes. Last night was a bliss and he being perfect. I don’t know about myself and even if he said I was amazing I am sure whether that is true considering I come from lack of experience.I looked at the time, 6:30