A do-over

After registering our marriage, Nicholas decided to take me out for a celebratory meal, to mark the beginning of our lives together. We chose a high end restaurant with a very romantic ambiance.

The restaurant was perfect for the mood we had at that moment. I stared at Nicholas with immense happiness. My dreams had finally come true. I was married to the love of my life.

This decision I made might be a very quick one but I had no sense of regrets at all. Actually, I wished I had done this a very long time ago. If only I had listened to my father and didn't rush into a marriage with Andrew in the first place.

A lot of things in my life would have been different if I had listened to dad. But it doesn't matter anymore. Things are finally going the way they should and I'm more happier than before.

The waiter came in and took our orders. We ordered the restaurant’s signature dishes, each plate more exquisite than the last, adding sweetness to our love.

After having our dinner, we retired back to Nicholas' mansion. Well.. technically, not just Nicholas' anymore as I was already married to him, so this is our house.

We went into his room and had our bath together. There was no sex nor love making. We just enjoyed the feeling of being wrapped in each other's warm embrace.

The bath took longer than it should but it was definitely the best one I have ever had. When the water was getting cold, we got out of the tub. I stood in front of the large mirror in the closet with a towel wrapped around my body.

I stared at my reflection in the mirror and couldn't help but smile. I was looking much different than I was days ago. I was really healing; not physically but rather, mentally.

I was glowing and was being the best version of myself. All these happened because I decided to let Nicholas into my life. The best decision I have ever made since I was reborn.

The closet door opened from the outside and Nicholas walked in with a towel tied loosely around his torso.

"What are you doing?" He asked as he walked over to me.

"Just admiring myself." I answered as I stroke a pose in front of the mirror. That action only made him chuckle.

He got to where I was and wrapped his hands around my waist, making my back touch his broad chest.

"You don't need to stress yourself in doing that. I can admire you all day and never get tired." He whispered softly in my ear making me blush hard.

"Stop it.." I muttered shyly as I tried to cover my face but he held my hand.

"I'm serious my love..." He muttered as he turned me to face him.

"...I can never get tired of admiring you." He added as he pulled me closer to him.

"You're the love of my life. The only woman that ever captured my heart and the one I plan to spend the rest of my life with." My heart warmed instantly at his sweet words.

He always has a way for saying the right words to me. Words that always leaves me speechless. We stared at each other silently; no words were said but at that moment, we could understand each other.

I tiptoed and placed a soft kiss on his lips. After I did what I wanted, I tried to pull away but he didn't let me. He placed his hands at the back of my head and pushed my face closer to his.

His lips were really intoxicating leaving me wanting more. By the time he pulled away, I had lost my breath. I could barely understand what was going on.

I felt him lift me off the ground and carry me in his arms and in the next minute, my back was pressed against something soft. Probably the bed.

He pulled my legs apart and laid in between them. Then, he resumed kissing me. I wrapped my hands around his neck and kissed him back with equal hunger and desire.

Our bodies were pressed against one another's. In that little moment, we shared each others heat and emotions. That night was the most passionate night I had ever had with him.

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○●○The next day○●○

I woke up in high spirits that day. Like I had expected, Nicholas wasn't at home at that time but he left me a note, explaining his disappearance so I wasn't disappointed.

I took my bath and wore the female office wear Nicholas had prepared for me before leaving. I had a small breakfast before leaving the house with Fiona.

As I walked down the lobby, I received numerous greetings from every angle amd I replied them all with a wide smile. I was really in a good mood today.

When I got to my office, I received a sweet text from my husband, which made me smile. I sat down on my swivel chair and was about replying Nicholas' text when I heard a soft knock on the door.

"Come in." I said and the person I least expected to see entered. It was Andrew and he was holding a bouquet of roses.

"What the hell are you doing here??" I asked as I suddenly became more alerted.

"To apologize." He answered as he placed the flowers on my desk. I instinctively moved back when he did that.

"You came to apologize or to disturb me?"

"To apologize.. I really regret what I did to you.. to us and I was hoping to rekindle our marriage." He said in an apologetic manner making me laugh out loud.

"Don't you think it's already too late for that?? You've signed the divorce papers already." I muttered making him go mute immediately.

I really wondered what Nicholas did to him that made him agree to divorce me. Also, why is he even here again if he had signed the papers? Doesn't he feel any ounce of shame??

"Please leave when you're done." I said in a dismissive tone but he wouldn't budge.

"Please Catherine. I really regret what I did." He pleaded.

"You regret what you did or you regret not hiding your true nature well?" I asked him while while stared at me silently.

"Look here Andrew, I don't really care anymore. I don't care if you cheat or if you don't love me anymore because I'm no longer interested in you. So there's nothing that can ever make us go back to how we used to be so just stop with your fake apologies, it's getting really pathetic."

"If you take me back, I can help you gain control of the conpany." He said making me roll my eyes.

"No thank you. I can achieve that position on my own and would never attempt any collaboration with the likes of you to gain what is rightfully mine."

He opened his mouth to say something but shut it immediately. He was really speechless at that moment.

"Please leave, and take those flowers with you. It's a nuisance." I said impatiently.

He bowed his head in embarrassment and was about to leave when; "I have one more offer."

I stared at him with great annoyance. Doesn't he understand what 'leave' means?? It's getting really frustrating.

"Don't you understand the words that have been coming out of my mouth??" I asked angrily.

"Just listen to me. You're going to love this." He assured. I was about to call the security on him when he said something that perked my interest.

"It's about Amara. I have some information about her that would be advantageous you. I can only reveal them if you agree to meet with me alone during the weekend."