[Thirty-Seven]

|Chapter 37|

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𝖠 𝗆𝗈𝗆𝖾𝗇𝗍 𝗍𝗈 𝗌𝗅𝗈𝗐 𝖽𝗈𝗐𝗇 𝖺𝗇𝖽 𝖺𝗉𝗉𝗋𝖾𝖼𝗂𝖺𝗍𝖾 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝗀𝗈𝗈𝖽 𝗍𝗁𝗂𝗇𝗀𝗌 𝗂𝗇 𝗅𝗂𝖿𝖾.

"Baby, can you talk some sense into Lucian? I know my sister is acting tough now but, soon she'll admit how heartbroken she is."

"Love, it's complicated."

"Seb, you work with him, don't you? What did you tell him the other day on the plane?"

"No."

"Exactly, so why is it so hard for him to put someone he claims he loves, before his work when all he has to say is no or maybe postpone whatever he has to do. Hm?"

"Baby I'm not fully in the type of business he's in. So, it's different for me."

I roll my eyes because he's right but I continue, "Ok then, let's say you were in the same position as him. Full time. Would you only visit me when you have something else to do in the city or would you go out of your way and keep me a priority. Which means I'll be a part of whatever routine or agenda you guys have. Because it seems like he has one, and Liza isn't even a part of it."

"As I always tell you, you're my number one. I would move my whole business to be with you and my future family. No matter how hard it may be," he smirks kissing me.

"Then what's up with him?"

"Baby after hearing everything, it sounds like he's lost in his work," he sighs. "I use to be like that you know?"

"How did you fix that," I ask curiously.

"You," he grins.

"Stop," I blush leaning my face into his chest.

"Didn't you notice how much time I spent in my office when we first met?" I nod my head because he's right. He always overworked himself and I never understood why.

"My company was the only thing I knew and my only comfort but now I have you. You made me realize that there's more to life than just sitting down and typing all day."

I giggle, "Shut up because you still do that."

"Maybe but you make it more enjoyable."

"I do? I would like to know how." I wrap my arms around his neck smiling.

He glances away from me blushing, "Anyways, back to the topic," he clears his throat then continues whiles rubbing my back soothingly, "I can see the situation is bothering you and I don't like to see Eliza upset so, I'll speak to him. Ok baby?"

"Mhm. Keep doing that, it feels good." I lean more into him as he massages my back.

He chuckles, "Come on, we're going to bed."

"Nooo Seb, I have to finish something for work."

"And what did I say?"

"Fine," I tell him as he carries me to our bed. I snuggle into my pillow until he climbs in pulling me into him.

"Goodnight handsome, I love you."

"Goodnight gorgeous, I love you too," he kisses my temple, and we both fall to sleep.

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He places his hands on my waist, "Love, can you go home for me?"

"Why? I'm fine being in the office Seb."

"You work too hard. You work harder than me and I'm the damn CEO. I feel guilty letting my baby do all of this work."

"Seb that's my job. You're not supposed to do much," I say wrapping my arms around him.

He grips my waist, "Go home or I'll fire you."

I pout and cross my arms, "You can't do that!"

He raises an eyebrow, "Oh really? I-," a knock on the door cuts him off.

"Sorry to bother you Mr. Moldovan but, do you happen to know where Miss Suave is?" we hear Zara's voice from the other side of the door.

"Yes I'm here Miss Layton, I'll be right out," I say turning to him, "See Seb? I'm needed."

He kisses me, "We'll talk about this when I get home," I feel a slap on my butt as I walk out but, I only roll my eyes.

I smile at Zara, "What can I help you with hun?"

"I just needed someone to show me around the files room."

"Oh, we have people that supervise in there and I'm sure they wouldn't mind giving you a little tour. When you walk in through the door, a desk should be to the right." I check my phone to see what time it is, "Mrs. Potts should be there now."

"Ok, thanks," she begins to walk away but I stop her.

"Hey, Zara."

"Yes, Miss Suave."

"Um, me and my sister were wondering if you'd like to spend time with us this weekend."

She smiles, "I would love to."

"Ok, sounds good, I'll text you the details. Talk to you later," I wave her off. Rushing back into the room I squeal, "Guess who just made a new friend." He looks up from his laptop smiling.

"Ok, you don't have to guess. It's me," I say flipping my hair. "I invited Zara to hang with me, Liza, and maybe Mads this weekend. I'm so excited."

"That sounds fun baby," he tells me trying to sound nonchalant, then focuses back on his screen.

"Are you jealous Mr. Moldovan?"

"What? No."

"Look me in the eyes and say you're not jealous," I say smirking.

He finally gives me eye contact, "Baby, I wanted to take you out this weekend."

"We can go out on Friday."

"No, I wanted the whole weekend with my baby. Just you and me."

I bite my lips, "Can we push it back to next week?"

"Fine," he huffs.

I giggle, "Stop it, you big baby. We have many other weekends to go out."

"Yeah, I know." He still sounds a bit sad.

I climb on his lap, "I love you."

"I love you too," we share a quick kiss and his laptop makes a sound, indicating he has a call. "I'm going to leave you alone now," I say moving off of him.

"Go home Elara."

I think for a second and say, "Alright baby, I will. See you at home."

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I definitely did not go home. I chose to visit Miss Layton's café because I was craving an egg and cheese croissant. And, since I had nothing else to do, I made a few calls and edit documents until I realize it's 7:00, which means Seb should be leaving the office now. I rush to pack up and bid Miss Layton goodbye.

Stopping at Walmart on the way home, I buy multiple bags of Takis because I need to restock. I also pick up a bouquet and chocolate for Seb. Do guys even like flowers? I guess we will see.

As I'm checking out, I see Sara and another girl trying to hide in an aisle not too far from me. They are clearly looking at me and whispering but she's the least of my problems right now.

Luckily for me, Emilian isn't home when I arrive so, I quickly unlock the door kicking my heels off. I begin to walk towards the kitchen but a voice catches me by surprise and my heart stops.

Switching on the light, I catch Lucian sitting at the dining table drinking my orange juice. "Good evening Elara."

"Lucian what the hell! You don't just break into people's homes and drink their orange juice," I glare at him irritated.

He chuckles "Elara calm down, I just want your help with something, plus I'm thirsty."

I place my things on the couch and say, "No, get out and buy me a new gallon of orange juice."

He rolls his eyes, "Fine, I'll get you your orange juice but-," the door opens and I hear keys hit the table. Seb.

"Hey baby," he walks towards me and kisses me.

"Aww baby, you look tired," I caress his cheek and bring his lips to mine once again, pecking them a few times.

"I'm still here," Lucian speaks as he moves closer to us.

Seb rolls his eyes, "Why are you in my house, don't you have your own?"

"I can't visit my best friend and sister-in-law?" Lucian pulls him into a big hug. Emilian hugs him back for a moment, then he pushes him off.

"You can leave now," Seb pulls me gently to his chest.

He glares at Seb saying, "Fine, I'll be back tomorrow for dinner. Make baked chicken please."

I push him out the door and say, "No, because I'm not letting you in."

"You didn't invite me in just now and somehow I still ended up in your house."

"Shut up and leave." I slam the door strolling back over to Seb, I notice he's staring me down.

"Elara where have you been, because you weren't home resting as I asked you to do." Oops

"What?! How do you know if I was?" I cross my arms.

"You wouldn't be in your work clothes and your things are right there," he tell me, pointing at the grocery bag, laptop bag, and purse sitting on the couch.

"Ok fine, I didn't come home," I huff.

"Where were you?"

"At a local café doing a bit of work and..."I take the flowers and chocolate out of the bag for him, "I got you these."

"Are you trying to bribe me to forget?"

"I wouldn't do that. I just thought it was a cute gesture."

He gives me an unsure smile, "Thank you, baby," and kisses me softly.

"You're welcome. Forgive me?"

"Hmm," he taps his index finger on his chin, "If you make me dinner."

"Deal. But, I was thinking we could have a little date night. Maybe watch a few movies?"

"Sure love."

"What do you want for dinner? I still have lobster in the freezer or I can make you chicken wings if you want."

"Lobster is fine."

"Alright," I watch as he carries our things to the bedroom whiles I go to the closet to change.

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