Sense Of Restraint

Chapter Eleven: Choices

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It was nice waking up in the same bed as the man I love. When I woke up I was snuggled in his side with his arm around me. I open my eyes and smile at him. He stays asleep beside me, breathing softly. I slowly move away from him and get out of bed.

I walk in the bathroom and I go to the sink. I turn on the water and start washing my face. I think after this I'll make breakfast for Chris and I. I'm sure he'll love to wake up to some food. I wonder if he'll wanna do something today. Maybe we can do something as simple as a walk. He told me to pack something to swim in so maybe there's someplace we can do that.

After I dried my face I come out of the bathroom. I look over at Chris and see he's still asleep. I reach down and grab his black t-shirt from the chair. I pull it on over my head, I walk out of the room and go to the kitchen. Hopefully I can find something to make us.

I wasn't surprised when I couldn't find anything. I saw a supermarket on the way here, maybe I can go over there and get a couple things. I go back to the room Chris is in. I look at the clock and it's already almost ten. I don't think I've ever seen Chris sleep in this late. I look over on the dresser and see his car keys.

I walk over and quietly pick them up. I sneak out of the room before he could wake up. I hurry to my room and I close the door behind me. I quickly get dressed in a pair of black jeans, I decide just to wear his shirt out. I pull on my vans then I quietly head out.

When I got to a grocery store, I park and make sure I lock his car. I walk inside and grab a shopping cart. I start walking around looking for anything that sounds good for breakfast.

I stroll down an aisle and look for any vegan pancake mix. I'm kinda hoping that Chris's still asleep when I get back. Surprising him with breakfast in bed would be nice.

I find everything I need and head to the self checkout area. I walk over to a register and start checking out my items. I look up and see a Magazine rack. To my surprise I see a picture of Chris and I on some tabloid. I pause for a minute and pick up the magazine. I read the small description "Is New York's most eligible bachelor officially off the market?" Oh I've gotta read this, I scan the magazine then toss it in the cart.

I pay for the groceries then head out of the market. I hurry back to the car and unlock it, putting the groceries in the passenger seat. I get in the drivers seat and close the door behind me. I grab the magazine and open it, flipping to the page with the article.

I see a picture of Chris and I from the gala last week. It's a nice picture of him and I, I'm nestled in his side with my hand on his chest while his hand is securely on my lower backside. I'll have to cut this picture out and save it I like it. I look over and read the surrounding article.

"Seems like Billionaire philanthropist Christopher Cerulli's officially off the market! He was seen this past week at the 20th annual Grace gala in New York City. He was seen with his girlfriend Charlotte Montgomery and they were both spotted wearing rings on their wedding fingers. Sources say that the couple were very affectionate with one another during the event. Secret wedding perhaps?"

I smile but roll my eyes, it's kinda funny that these entertainment magazines are so interested in Chris and who he's sleeping with. I don't know why any of that matters, who he's dating should be completely overshadowed by all the wonderful work he does for the city. I fold the corner down so I could save the page. I start the car then drive back to the Airbnb.

When I got back I quickly head in. I see Chris on the couch in his joggers and no shirt. He's on his laptop with his phone pressed to his ear. "Yes, I see the problem. Call Jacob in, I know it's his day off but this can't be put off till Monday. Tell him I'll pay him double his hourly if he comes in."