TIFFIN 2

44

Oh the drama ❤🥳

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I didn't know how to react as we exited and descended down the steps of the restaurant. 

I felt hurt. I felt betrayed. I felt appalled. I felt mortified. 

I was mad at the entire world right now. I'd had a glimpse of the type of people Hero should have surrounded himself with. 

I was shown that we truly didn't belong. 

"Why would she do that?" I screamed as I set a hand on the passenger side door. 

"I don't know," Hero huffed. "You wanted to go. I warned you." 

I shook my head in disbelief. 

"How can you be saying that to me right now? Don't think I didn't notice how you looked at that girl." 

Hero raised a brow. "Who? Angelika?" 

I tutted, not wanting to look at his face. 

"Wow. Of course you remember her name." 

Hero grasped his door, looking incredulously at me. 

"What the fuck are you even talking about?" 

I felt my eyes burn, but I went on explaining anyway. 

"I saw the connection you had with her. It was like I didn't exist. Your eyes met and it was magical... it hurt me, Hero." 

He strained to breath. 

"You mind explaining this to me? What the hell was I supposed to do? Look at the damn wall?" 

I nodded shakily. "That would have been better..." 

Hero grasped at the strands in his hair roughly. 

"Maybe you didn't notice but I hated every second I had to endure of that girl. She was in my space and wouldn't stop talking." 

I shook my head, taking a look at my feet. I really hadn't dressed to impress. I looked like a hot mess. What was wrong with me? 

"It's girls like that that scare me. I was worried that you'd want to sleep with her." 

Hero scoffed. "After all I've done to win you back, you think that much of me? Wow. That means a lot, Kristina."

Our conversation ended with a slam from his door.

Neither of us spoke much on the way to the apartment. I thought a lot about what I'd confessed. Perhaps my fears were overdramatic. He didn't even know the girl. 

Was I judging because of Dorinda trying to hook them up or was I still cautious of Kylie? 

The ladder most likely. Angelika reminded me too much of Kylie's carefree spirit.

When we entered the living room I was worried that we'd retire to our old habits. Fortunately after a mere five minutes, Hero exited the bedroom asking me to come to bed. 

He'd kissed me longingly, reassuring me that he meant what he said. I really did love this man and I hated being away from him when he had his nightmares. 

The next few days went as well as they could have. Brendan followed up, asking if everything was okay with my relationship. I assured him everything was fine leaving out Dorinda's planned dinner. 

Cole had apologized for kissing me like he did though we did our best to keep our distance. Like he said: it was strictly professional. 

I'd met with Josephine discussing wedding plans and my meeting with Elouise. I'd decided to wear the wire, though it took some convincing to Hero that I would be fine.  

Jo was interested in the investigation though she was still a bit shaken by what she found out about Chad. She didn't forgive him.

I doubted she'd ever be able to. 

He'd thrown his cousin to the wolves, knowing what he'd endured. It was disgusting. 

Throughout the day we visited possible dress shops looking at many wedding gowns.

White was definitely her color. 

"What color should we use for the bridesmaid dresses?" Jo gasped, looking at me. "You still want to be my bridesmaid, right?"

I rolled my eyes. 

"Of course I do! I'm not sure what color... just not white. I don't want to be showing you up at your own wedding."

Out of nowhere, a clerk appeared fingering a set of short red pieces. 

"With your red hair, my dear, I'd say this red ruffle dress or one of the purple gowns." 

I looked right at my best friend, grinning earnestly. 

"We'll be fine Jo. Just fine." 

Later on the weekend, I'd coordinated an appointment with the nearest gynecologist. I wasn't happy that Hero found the need to pick the most expensive doctor around but I knew this was something I had to deal with. 

No matter how many times I'd sworn we'd forgotten, Hero and I always managed to skimp on condoms. Not this time.

This time I was going to be prepared. 

I was relieved to find that my gynecologist was a woman. She seemed uptight at first with a pristine face and loose purple velvet hanging off her, but when she spoke in a soothing voice, I felt more comfortable. 

Hero sat on a chair in the corner, looking more out of place than ever.

"So," she began, "are you more prone to forget things?" 

I thought about this for a moment. 

"I mean... yeah... I suppose... sometimes..." 

She cleared her throat.

"Okay, so you have two options here. You can take the pill or you can get the implant in your arm, though I think the implant might make your life easier." 

I drew in a deep breath. 

"Will it hurt?"

The gynecologist laughed lightly. 

"Oh, my sweet summer child. You might feel a slight sting, if that. For a few weeks you'll suffer a bit of bruising but that's about it." 

Taking one last look at Hero, I nodded. 

"I'll guess I'll do the implant." 

The gynecologist leaned foward, whispering:

"Miss Addison. It's important that you do this. The longer you wait, the bigger the chance you'll have to get pregnant." 

I smiled in acknowledgement. 

"When do we start?"

So... they are protected now 😋

No chance of pregnancy 👌

Do you think Cole will manage to stay away?

Probably not 😭🤷‍♀️