Nicole.I had changed into my nightdress and was ready to go to bed. Rowan hadn’t come over to ask for anything, which meant he was comfortable and probably sleeping.I turned off the lights, climbed into bed, and was about to cover myself with the sheet when I heard a soft knock on my door. I sat up immediately wondering if I had heard wrongly. The knock came again, so I got up, walked over to the door, and opened it. Rowan was standing outside my room, wearing the t-shirt I had given him, and he had a smile on his face.“Do you need something?” I asked.He didn’t answer me at first. His eyes roamed around my face, then slowly they moved down to my body and I could see them darken when he saw my nightdress. The nightdress was stopped just right at my knees, with the upper part hugging my body which meant my boobs were on display.I looked down shyly and wanted to go grab a shawl to wrap around my body but then I realized that wouldn’t be needed.I like the way he was staring at me an
Nicole.It was past ten when Rowan and I finished with our dinner date.For the first time in years, I felt like myself and I had fun. I felt appreciated because Rowan wouldn’t stop talking about how extra special the meal was tonight. When we were done eating and I got up to go wash the used dishes, he waved me off by saying he would do it.In his words, he wouldn’t let me prepare dinner and then wash the dishes, he should at least do something for this perfect evening.We talked more than we have ever talked before and that’s how I got to know his father left his mother while he was still a child. Now I could see the reason he was pressuring me to let the kids meet Jackson. He didn’t want them to grow up without a father, like him.Rowan wouldn’t stop staring at me like I’m the only person in the whole world throughout dinner and even after we were done, and honestly, I never for once grew uncomfortable under his intense stare. Instead, I wanted more, I love how he pays attention to
Nicole. It was almost eight, and Rowan wasn’t here yet. I had set up the dining room for our dinner date. Candles, flowers, and the food were placed on the table and in the right order. I checked the setting over and over again, moving one or two items that I think are not placed properly. I have already taken my bath, and now I’m waiting for Rowan to arrive. Maybe he has forgotten I told him to come over and went to his house instead. That was the only thing I could come up with. He was running late, and any moment from now the food I prepared would turn cold. I checked the time again; it was ten minutes to eight. I made up my mind to call him as soon as it’s eight, I should prepare myself to know if he was coming or not. I busied myself by calling Jackson and speaking to the kids. Gosh, I missed having them around. Lucas and Luna made me forget my worries as they went ahead to explain how their day at preschool had been. I couldn’t help but be proud of my kids, knowin
Rowan.It’s almost seven and I’m still at the office working and sorting out some documents. I looked outside my office, trying to see if my secretary was still there. I have told her to leave hours ago but she’s focused and couldn’t leave until I do, her words, not mine.Thankfully, she wasn’t sitting at her desk which meant she was gone.I brought my attention back to the laptop screen in front of me and continued with my work.The whole place is quiet, totally in contrast to what it was during the day.This wasn’t the first time I was the only one left in the office and I’m sure it wasn’t going to be the last. I have to do this before going to Nicole’s house, I got a text from her to drop by when I was done at the office. When I asked if she was okay and what the reason was, she told me it was a surprise.A fucking surprise!My blood has been boiling to finish these damn papers and go meet her since I got her text.I was so deep into my work that I didn’t realize someone was standi
Nicole. It has been five days since the kids left to stay with Jackson, and during that time, I have seen them three times. The only way I know they are safe and not being mistreated is by picking them up after preschool. I've heard stories from Luna and Lucas, and it seems they like their new grandma; she isn't mean to them like I had thought. However, that doesn't mean things won’t change. Right now, I can’t wait for this week to be over so I can get my babies back. Rowan and I have been going on dates quite often, and I can honestly say that I made the right decision in agreeing to be his girlfriend. Just as my mom said, I wouldn’t know if I would be happy or get my heart broken if I didn’t take that step forward, and now I’m glad I did. Rowan has been nothing but loving and caring—he has always been that way, but having him as a boyfriend is a bonus. Tonight, I planned to surprise him by making dinner for us. It’s like a date, but instead of going out, we’ll be enjoying
Rowan.“Okay,” I answered.“I met her weeks ago at the restaurant when Chloe and I were having lunch with the kids,” I said, waiting for her to continue without interrupting.“She told me to stay away from her boyfriend.” Her eyes suddenly locked onto mine. “Which is you. She warned me that she would hurt me if I didn’t do as she said, and I’ve been thinking about it for a while now. Yes, I believed Chloe when she said she wasn’t your girlfriend, but I can’t help but dwell on it, Rowan. So, I really want to know who this woman is to you.”From everything she said, the only thing I picked up on was that she knew I wouldn’t betray her. However, what I sensed from her question was her insecurity. She thinks that I would cheat on her just like her ex-husband did, but I would never do such a thing.“What’s the name of this woman, baby?” I asked, purposely using the term of endearment to assure her that she is the only one for me.There was only one person I could think of based on her des