AllFreeNovel
Share Us
“I have to get ready for work. It’s almost 6:30.”
“I’m leaving at noon. Barry is driving me out there.”
“Let me shower, and we’ll talk when I get out.”
He yawns and snuggles against my pillow as I exit the bedroom to shower. When I come back, he’s no longer in my bed. After I dress, I find him making coffee in the kitchen.
“You didn’t have a nightmare last night?”
“Nope. I slept like a baby, thanks to you. It’s nice to sleep with you in my arms.”
“I kind of like it myself.”
Nate smiles and pours me a cup of coffee and adds some milk before he hands it to me.
“You do?”
“It’s been a long time since we slept in bed together. You were fine until last week.”
“Too long. We should have a slumber party when I get back.”
“That won’t be for two months.”
“Then come visit me, and we can have one in the Hamptons.”
“I said I would,” I glance at my watch, “I have to get moving.”
Nate grabs me by the arm and pulls me into a tight hug. He plants his lips against mine, holding them there for a little too long, then moves his mouth to my ear.
“I love you, baby girl,” he whispers.
“I love you too, Nate. I’m going to miss you so much.”
I walk back to my bedroom and swipe away the tears that are threatening to leak down my face. I’ll just have to get used to being without Nate for the rest of the summer. It won’t be forever, and I have Jordan.
The subway isn’t that crowded even though it’s rush hour. More than likely, it’s because of the coming holiday. A lot of people have taken off and left the city already for a long weekend this past Friday. The office is quiet, and we’re only working half a day. Most of that time is spent dawdling. I barely get any work done talking with Angie and my office mates about our plans for the Fourth.
Just before we’re ready to leave at one, Nicky calls me into his office. Why does he always wait until the end of the day? When I get there, he’s sitting at his desk with his glasses perched on the end of his nose. He looks up and scowls.
“Close the door and sit down.”
“What’s the problem?”
“Don’t take that tone with me. I’m still your boss, whether your fucking my brother or not.”
“Nicky, just get to the point.”
“What did you say to Katherine? She was very upset with you on Saturday.”
“And you decided to wait two days later to approach me?”
“I didn’t want to cause a scene in front of the family.”
“No, you didn’t want to approach me in front of Jordan.”
“I’m not afraid of Jordan. We’re getting off subject. Why did you have to upset her?”
“First off, Nicky, get your facts straight. Katherine was the one that was being a bitch. She was the one that started shit, not me. I just defended myself.”
