[Forty-One]

|Chapter 41|

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𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗵é

𝖢𝖺𝗋𝖾𝖿𝗎𝗅𝗅𝗒 𝖼𝗁𝗈𝗌𝖾𝗇, 𝗋𝖺𝗋𝖾, 𝗈𝗋 𝖾𝗑𝗈𝗍𝗂𝖼

I've been waiting an hour and a half longer than I expected but I'll give him the benefit of the doubt because I know he's trying.

Finally, the front door opens and he jogs into the living room looking around. When his eyes land on me he rushes and embrace me.

"Baby I'm so sorry. I really tried to be quick but my clients were being a bit difficult."

"It's fine," I say not looking at him because I'm a little annoyed. Just a little.

He kisses me repeatedly and say, "I know it's not fine. Did you eat already?"

"Nope, I was waiting for you."

He sighs and his face is full of regret. "Why did you wait love? Are you hungry?"

"Because I wanted us to spend time together and just chat. Like a date," I tell him sadly.

He sets me down, placing a soft kiss on my forehead. "I'll go change quickly and we will do just that," with that he runs up the stairs.

Although I'm annoyed he came later than expected, I'm really happy he tried because if he didn't, I would be pissed.

I carry the food outside and place it on the table near the pool. Then I go back to grab the plates and our drinks. I pour myself a glass of orange juice and I pour him a glass of homemade lemonade.

When I'm done, I look over at the dining table and notice there's a grocery bag. I guess he just brought that in with him. Me being nosey, I look inside and there's two huge bags of takis and a family sized bag of m&m's. I immediately squeal in excitement.

I feel him snake his arms around my waist and ask, "You like?"

I drop everything and turn around grabbing his handsome face. I kiss him sweetly and I feel a smile forming on his lips.

"I'm guessing you do like it."

"You are so adorable," I caress his cheek.

"I think you mean sexy."

I observe his outfit for a good minute. He's wearing black sweatpants and a plain black shirt. I bite my lips and say, "Sexy indeed."

He tries to hide a blush by leaning down and hugging me with his face buried in my neck.

"Do you like my outfit?" I noticed he hadn't really acknowledged it.

He takes two steps back and stares at my body with no emotion. Then suddenly his eyes are closed and he's praying. I wait for him to finish and he says, "Sorry, I just had to thank God for the beautiful woman that's standing in front of me."

I laugh and tell him, "I cannot stand you."

"I was so focused on your gorgeous face that I didn't realize," he runs his fingers through his hair. "Baby why do you even own this outfit?"

"Because it's cute on me," I do a little pose for him.

He stares me up and down and tells me, "Cute is not the word love. Turn around for me." I roll my eyes playfully and spin for him.

"Love, I'm sorry but I can't get through the night with you wearing that."

I pout, "But baby this is my only chance to wear this because I know you won't let me go out with it."

He places both hands on each of my butt cheeks, "Elara, your skirt is extremely see through and your breasts are barely covered. You're damn right I wouldn't let you go out with this."

"Come on Seb I'm hungry and I don't feel like changing."

"Will you put on sweatpants at least?" he kisses my forehead.

I huff, "Fine but, carry the drinks and the plates outside. And can you put some salad and a piece of salmon on my plate?"

"Mhmm, now hurry up," he slaps my butt.

I jog up the stairs and pull out really comfortable sweat pants. I would take off the body suit but, that's extra work.

After that, I head outside to see him still putting food on my plate. I sit across from him and he looks up.

"Hey gorgeous. Is that enough Mac n cheese on your plate?"

"Baby, I said salad and salmon."

"There's salad and salmon on here."

I fold my arms, "You know what I meant Seb."

"How did you expect for me to eat all of this Mac n cheese and roasted broccoli on my own?"

"You can have some for lunch tomorrow, I don't need it."

"Love, stop. I know you love food more than me so, what's going on?"

"Nothing Seb," I pick up my fork and take a small bite of my salmon. He watches me chew then he stands up picking me up and placing me on his lap.

"You know I love you right?"

"Yes."

"You know that I will always take care of you?"

"Yes."

"And do you understand that I know you enough to realize when you aren't telling the whole truth or when you're not feeling the best?"

"Yes."

"Alright so tell me what's wrong?"

"It's nothing bad Seb. I just haven't had the biggest appetite lately."

"Really? My woman who is obsessed with food can't eat anything besides a salad. That doesn't sound right to me and it isn't healthy either."

I bite my lips, "I'm fine though and my waist has been getting thinner."

He sighs, "That's because you're not eating everything you're supposed to."

"Ok, I understand. But, when are we going to start working out together. You always go to the gym with your friends without me."

"You want to come with me or exercise here?"

"I don't want to keep you away from your friends so I guess I'll go with you guys. Is there a private room I can workout in though?"

"I own the gym baby so Ill make sure you're good."

I furrow my eyebrows, "Oh, I didn't know you owned a gym."

He smiles, "Well now you know and you can use it anytime."

"Well, what about your home gym?" I ask curiously.

"I was thinking we can make half of it a little space for you and, the other half can still have a bit of equipment."

"Why do I feel like I'm just taking over your home?" I giggle.

"First, it's our home and baby it's just one room," he smiles.

"I know, I know but, I cannot wait until we get our forever home."

He takes a big bite of chicken and says, "Should we purchase it before or after we're married?"

"Well we'd have to save up first."

"You know I have money, love."

I take his hand, "I know but I want us to buy a house together and the same thing with a car."

He takes another bite while looking me in the eyes and I tell him, "You can break eye contact when you're eating you know," I laugh.

"What? I can't look at you?"

"Yes you can but it's weird when you're chewing." I look away. "Let me sit in my seat so I can eat please."

"Why when I can feed you?"

"Seb," I glare at him.

He smirks at me and loosens his grip on my waist. I get up and sit in the chair opposite him, taking a bite of my food. I look from my plate to see him staring at me sadly. This man.

I give a small smile, "What now baby?"

"I wanted to hold you."

"When we're done eating."

"Fine," he huffs.

"How was your meeting this evening."

His mood changes instantly. "Good."

"That's it?"

"Yup."

"Okayyy," I awkwardly eat a spoonful of Mac n cheese. I wait for to speak again but he says nothing.

After finishing half of my food, I pull out my phone to check up on Zara.

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Me: Hey girl. I didn't see you at work today and I wanted to check up on you

Zara💖: I totally forgot to message you earlier but, Zach is sick and he gets upset when I try to leave him with my parents so, I wasn't able to come in.

Me: Oh, I hope he feels better soon. You can take as much time as you want with him. And if you want, you can bring him to the office with you.

Zara💖: That actually sounds like a good idea. Maybe a new environment would be better and he'll get to meet you.

Me: Yesss I can't wait.

Zara💖: Should I call Mr. Moldovan too

Me: No, it's fine. I'll let him know.

Zara💖: Alright thank you hun. See you tmr.

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"I didn't know we were using phones on dates now."

"Sorry," I set my phone down. "I think I'm going to clean up and call it a night."

"Already?"

"You don't seem like you're in the mood to talk anymore so I don't see why not?"

"I do want to talk to you, love."

"We'll chat in bed then."

I take a few more bites of food and stand up to carry our dishes inside.

"Don't worry baby I'll clean up," he tells me reaching for my plate.

"Alright," I give him a small smile.

"Lips."

He leans down to my lips and gently kisses me. "I'll be quick."

"Mhmm." I walk to the kitchen for a bottle of water and head to our bedroom.

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