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I spend the rest of the day and the next one watching crappy TV in bed. At some point late that night, I sneak down to the kitchen and microwave some popcorn, grabbing a Dr Pepper and some chips, too.
Making myself a little survival kit in my room so I don’t have to go downstairs and see anyone, I pull up some movies on Lifetime.
In Love With a Duke, something about a city girl and a country boy, and a holiday romance about a single dad fill the roster for the evening, and I stay up way too late.
Night comes on Sunday, and before I go to sleep, I tell myself that I have to officially end it with Noah.
Ghosting him or pretending it didn’t happen isn’t going to work. I have to tell him we can’t do this anymore, that the risk to his career and mine is too much.
Even more importantly, we need to do this for Elijah.
Turning off the TV and rolling over, I close my eyes, running through what I’ll say to him over and over again in my head. Dread washes over me, and my stomach starts churning in horrendous backflips again.
But I’m truly exhausted, and sleep finally takes over. Monday morning, here I come.
Chapter 22
Noah
Walking downstairs for a strong cup of coffee, I’m glad Elijah will be home this morning. He’s due to arrive in about thirty minutes, and I want my usual routine back.
Though, I have to admit, having the house to myself for a bit had its perks. Perks that got cut way too short, in fact.
As I start up a pot and grab my creamer, I realize that I haven’t seen Liv yet this morning. She’s usually here before I come down.
At least she was when she wasn’t staying the night.
The thought spirals off into others that have me enjoying the memories of taking Liv’s tight body and the countless times our passion boiled over Friday night.
It was the best weekend I’ve had in a while, with the aquarium following in a close second. I adore being around her, just the two of us, but seeing her with Elijah is incredible in an entirely different way.
I think back to speaking with her on the couch. It felt so good to open up to someone, but especially her.
Natasha was a raging bitch as usual, and Liv handled it so well.
“Ugh, I just want them both home.”
Sipping the coffee, I flick on the news and watch idly as I wait for them both to arrive.
Almost like clockwork, I hear a car pull up in the driveway and open the front door to see both Elijah running up from Natasha’s car and Liv walking over from hers.
My ex doesn’t say anything or even roll down the window to wave to Elijah, just turns the car around and pulls out into the street.
Crashing into me with a hug, Elijah squeezes me tight, and Liv stands behind him on the front porch.
"Hey, buddy. Did you have a good weekend?”
He looks up at me and shrugs.
“It was normal. I played games on my Switch.” He turns around and sees Liv there. “Olivia!”
Elijah gives out another huge hug, and Liv smiles as she pulls him into her arms.
“Hey. I’m glad we remembered them. Did everything go okay, at least?”
Liv eyes Elijah with concern, and I’m grateful she’s thinking about his time there like I am.
“Yeah, it was fine. Mom yelled at Henry this time. Said something about new shoes for an upcoming trip. I don’t know.”
