Forty Four

Alicia's POV

I was watching some episodes of Big Bang Theory when Nathan called me. When he asked where I was and I told him I was home, I didn't expect his next words to be what he said.

"I need you," his voice was unusual. He always had this raspy voice that put me on my toes but today he sounded like a broken record and I hated that.

"Come home then," I answered.

He dropped the call and I placed the phone back beside me.

I knew I told him to come home but I didn't know what I was supposed to tell him when he eventually did. I knew something was wrong also but I didn't want to think about what it could be. I wanted him to come home and tell me.

He's always there for me and I believe I should reciprocate that as well today.

Earlier, I'd planned on going to the store to get some groceries. Since we stopped hiring maids, our fridge has been mostly empty. It reminded me that I've been neglecting so many things around the house.

I left work early today and after I got back, the fi