Sense Of Restraint

Chapter Fifteen: View

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I wake up in the middle of the night. It's pitch black in the room, I look out the window and see that it's raining. I rub my eyes and I see someone sitting at the edge of the bed. I quickly sit up and turn on the lamp near my bed. To my relief, I see Chris.

"Chris? Baby, what's the matter?" I ask sleepily

"I'm sorry, I know I'm not supposed to be in here with you."

"It's okay. Are you alright?"

"I had a nightmare and I didn't know what to do. So I came in here just to be near you and when I felt okay enough to go back to sleep, I'd go back to my room."

"Come here, baby." I put my arms out and he climbs in bed with me

He lays his head on my chest and I hold him close. I play with his hair, trying to soothe him. Not long after that I look down and he's fast asleep. I don't wake him up, I don't feel like I need to. I think I'm ready to sleep in the same bed as him again. I don't know if he's ready for that but I can certainly talk with him about it.

He snuggles closer to me and puts his hand on my hip. I reach over and turn the lamp off, I keep playing with his hair. While I lay there I listen to the rain hitting the window and I slowly fall back asleep.

I wake up when my alarm rings, I open my eyes and I turn it off. I groan then rub my eyes, I stop then look around the room. I notice I'm alone in bed, not surprising. I wonder if he woke up again in the middle of the night then left. I'm hoping not, I hope he woke up this morning comfortable and loved. I pull back the covers and get out of bed. I showered last night so I'm skipping one now.

I go in my closet and pick out a dress. I know it's gonna be hot today so I pick out a black, short sleeved, chiffon wrap dress. It's perfect for summer I think, it's got a v-neckline and it's covered in red cherries. I quickly put it on then put on a pair of red flats.

I quickly do my hair and makeup, when I finished up I added a red lip to complete. I get up and head downstairs. I see Chris in the kitchen with Malcom. I smile and come over "good morning, you two."

"Morning, baby." Chris says while grinning at me

"Good morning, Miss Montgomery."

I smile at them and grab a mug from the cabinet. I pour myself a cup of coffee and Malcom turns towards me. "Miss Montgomery? What time would you like to head to see Mr. Ellison?"

"One, please. We're meeting for lunch. Does that work for you?" I  go to the fridge to get my coffee creamer.

"Yes ma'am." He looks at Chris "I'll meet you two at the car. Take your time." He walks towards the elevator and I pour some vanilla creamer in my coffee.

When Malcom leaves, Chris looks at me. I smile at him kindly "Well don't you look handsome." I gesture to his all black suit with a grey tie.

"You know I don't like this." He puts his palms on the counter top

I nod "I know, I don't either. I tried getting out of it but Nancy was persistent."

"I see her today. Maybe I should talk to her. I'm very persistent."

I shoot him a look "Don't you dare. Nancy's a great woman and I'd like to keep my job. I'll be careful."

"I know you will."

I raise a brow "Oh yeah? Then what's up with the security detail?"

"I said I trust you. Not him. Of course I trust you."

"I'd hope so, or else we'd be wasting our time."

He sets his coffee cup down and comes over to me. He puts his hands on my hips and says "How am I supposed to let you go near him when you look this enticing?"