Chapter 26
NAOMI-
The morning sun hits my eyes and I open them the moment my phone alarm goes off
I try moving but I can‘.
As I slowly regain consciousness, my hazy thoughts struggle to make out my surroundings.
The unfamiliar ceiling above me sparks a wave of confusion. But as my gaze wanders downward, I’m met with the comforting sight of strong muscular arms wrapped securely around me.
The warmth and scent of Circenn’s embrace flood my senses, and my foggy mind fmally clicks into place.
I’m in his bed, safe and protected within the confines of his powerful arms.
The realization brings a sense of calm, and I smuggle deeper into his embrace, grateful for the shelter and security be provides
But then it hits me.
What the fuck am I doing?
Shid
1 knew sharing a bed was a bad idea
Have I been so lonely I am cuddling the first man I share a bed witht
Well technically he’s the only man I’ve shared beds with but
“Shit!” I mutter out loud, moving out of his grip and waking him up in the process.
Ijump out of bed, get on my feet, almost stumbling and falling. I turn to Circens to see him staring at me.
“You’re trying to kill your self just because you woke up in my arst Really!” He scoffs
“I can’t with you right now I rush to grab my phone.
“Shk. I’m going to be late.” I lie and dash into the bathroom.
I couldn’t tolerate his quirky words and move last night, and the thought of facing another day of it is exhausting.
Honestly, I’m not sure I can handle this on a daily basis. What t have I gotten myself intol
I don’t think I’m ready for this ride of being Circetn’s wife
Pretend wife if I want to be shallow
I quickly get ready for work, relieved to find that Circenn has left the room, giving me some much–needed space.
I dress and prepare for the day ahead, then bid farewell to my boys with a loving kiss,
As I depart, I intentionally ignore Circean’s attempts to engage with me, instead focusing on the peaceful morning routine with our boys,
are holding so much tension I do not want to reckon
I don’t like how his eyes are holdi
I get to work and I meet with my secretary who gives me shocking new
“Mr. Charles Dickson is here” she says.
am a bit surprised.
“Well he came to sign the contract in person
“In perion?” I am takes off guard
Alon nods
“He could have post signed it digually or signed it and sent stone hand it to us, he didn’t have to go over the fence for a mere signature” I wo
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“I thought the same thing” Alison nods. “And he insisted to see you before he leaves”
My heart makes a heavy beat.
No way
It didn’t beat because I was shocked but rather because I found it peculiar.
“Why?” I find myself foolishly asking Alison
“Ma’am how would I know that?”
1 meet Charles in the conference room and this time I am again fascinated by his choice of outfit.
“Mrs. McCain” He seems somewhat delighted to see me.
I stretch a smile and extend my hand for a handshake but instead he pulls me in a bug-
Excuse me!
With
hand still hanging we break our hug and he sees my hand..
“Oh sorry, I am a hugger. And I thought we kind of grew close at our last meeting.” His smile is wide.
“Did we?” I ask, through closed teeth.
“Didn’t we!” He retorts
I smile. “Of course we did
I take my seat because he gestures towards it.
I don’t know what he wants to talk about. Everything we need to talk about was already done last ume
Anything he needs or wants to talk about will go to the company’s director, not me,
I am the head of this project, not a bender of is
I fold my hands in front of me to conceal my emotions
It helps me a lot.
“And to what do I owe this visit Mr-
He immediately casts me a knowing gaze.
“Charles” I correct myself
He nods in ap
“What do I owe this visit, Charles” Lask
“Our company.” He begins and pauses.
“Our company is throwing a collaboration dinner party this
I pause.
No way he rode all the way here just to tell me that.
Could Maggie be rightt
Is this man really interested in me!
What exactly do I have that he is interested in
I’m flattered but it’s new and scary.
Prople are barely interested in a mother of two.
And sure he knows that
this week and invitations will be passed out soon.”
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I’m all over the internet.
“I’m sorry, did you come all the way here to tell me that?” I ask.
Thad to.
He laughs, a deep laugh that takes over the conference room.
“Would you find me dumb and awkward if I said yes!“.
Hell yeah!
“No,” I shake my head, pretending to conceal a smile so he thinks I’m somewhat fascinated by him.
He laughs again.
“No I did not. I came here to discuss a few things with the director, but I thought I’d see you before leaving”
“Why?“The word leave my mouth before I am able to think
He seems surprised by my question too.
I guess we both did not expect that
He shrugs, and gestures his hand around me
“I don’t know, because you make me laugh”
I force a smile.
“Well I’m happy to make you laugh.”
He sighs and starts to get on his feet, “I guess it’s about time I take my leave. I don’t want to gobble up all of your time”
I get on my feet too.
“Thank you for meeting with me” I am slow with my words.
“Mrs. McCain, can I suggest something” He asks as we walk towards the door.
“Please go ahead” I nod
“First I suggest you drop the formality and secondly, I would like us to be fr
friends rather than just business partners.”
“Friends?” The words roll our of my mouth in an abominable tone.
He throws his eyebrows at me.
“I’m sorry” I shake my head, “I just did not expect that. Of course I would love to be Friends with you Charles I add a lot of stress to his nume. How can I say no to being friends with him?
It’s sudden and unexpected but it’s flattering but who knows what he might do if I dare say I do not want to.
This entire project might crash.
Some people tend to collide personal feelings with business decisions.
“Then I will see you around, friend” He press
I nod agreeably and watch him leave.
Friend,
It’s refreshing to be honest with myself – I had feared that motherhood had made me dull and unappealing, but it seems that’s not the case
Despite my new role as a mom, I guess I still have a spark that attracts others.
K’s empowering to realize that I still have a chance at romantic connections and new experiences.
My entity extends beyond my role as a parent, and it’s exciting to rediscover this aspect of myself
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