The Boss (boyxman)

Chapter 12

Chapter 12

It's been a few days, nothing has changed. No calls, no texts. Nothing. Nathan couldn't make his life better. He just realizes how much it hurts. The no string attached relationship is too dangerous for him. If it's other people it may be less hurt. But it's Nadeem. The boss who made him feels something else.

Work has been the same. Brendan always cheers him up. He doesn't know about his relationship with the boss. No one knows. Not even his own sister. But now there's nothing he should worry about. It's over. And Nathan can feel it. It's really over.

"Why do we need to have lunch here?" Nathan asked Brendan. "What happens to cheese and burgers?"

Brendan frowns. "Dude... We should have fancy food sometimes. We're salarymen."

Nathan rolls his eyes. "And who will pay for this?"

Brendan just grinning before taking out a piece of small paper. "I have a coupon for two."

Nathan blinks for a second. "Why didn't you bring some girls?"

"No one's available." Brendan sighs. "And it's expired today."

"So, I'm a backup choice?" Nathan crosses his arms narrowing his eyes. "You idiot!"

"Tch!" Brendan takes his hand. "Stop complaining and let's go!"

Nathan did not protest. He's just letting the guy bringing him in. It's fancy but not too fancy since their clothes are still acceptable. Their table is almost at the back. Brendan looks more excited than ever. He's looking forwards to the food. But for Nathan, he's more excited to go home.

"Nate..."

Nathan looks at Brendan. His excited face turn into concern now.

"Is there something that happened to you?" Brendan asked.

Nathan frowns a little. "Why do you ask?"

"You're not like yourself." Brendan shrugs. "To be honest it's since like two weeks ago. But you seem to be so busy. I assume it's work. But, I don't think that's the case."

Yes. That's not the case. But what should Nathan tell him? That he just got dump after been used by his sister's boss? Not using. More like his friends with benefits.

"It's nothing, Brendan."

"Cut the bullshit." Brendan rolls his eyes. "What's wrong?"

Nathan sighs. He doesn't want to talk about it. But he knows Brendan wouldn't let it go. "I'm just concern about my sister." Lies.

"Your sister? Why? What happened?"

"Nothing actually." Nathan takes a deep breath. "I'm just thinking how long I'm staying with her."

"Did she talk to you about this?" Brendan asked again.

Nathan shakes his head. "But I know she still wants her privacy. I'm an adult now. I should've to live on my own."

Brendan looks down. "I want to offer you to stay with me. Only if you're okay with five roommates."

Nathan chuckles. "No thanks. I will figure this out on my own."

"If you say so."

The food arrived shortly later. Their conversation goes by with small things. It was good until something caught Nathan's eyes. More like someone. Nadeem Valentino. He's sitting at a table with a beautiful woman. And Nathan couldn't ask for a worse day ever.

Nadeem seems like he doesn't notice the boy yet. He looks like he's in a deep conversation with the lady. Their hands lock. Make Nathan almost burst into fury. But he doesn't want to cause any problem. There are too many things playing inside his mind.

He shouldn't care about the boss anymore. He should've moved on. They're not even boyfriends. But he couldn't. Why? Maybe because he needs answers. Why would they stop? It's not even that long. What was the reason? Maybe this is the reason. Because Nadeem already found someone.

When Nadeem standing up and walk to the toilet, that's when Nathan start to move before he could even stop himself. He stands up as well.

"I'm gonna use the toilet."

Brendan is too busy eating to care about it. Nathan walks towards the toilet. When he gets in, he's glad only Nadeem is there. And the boss looks surprised seeing him standing there.

"Nathan..."

"Who's that woman?"

Nadeem opens his mouth but nothing comes out. He's too in shock. "What are you doing here?"

"Answer me, Nadeem." Nathan tries to control his anger. "Who's that woman? I have never seen her before."

Nadeem didn't say anything. His face couldn't be read.

"Look, Nadeem..." Nathan sighs. "I think I deserve it. It's not like I'm gonna do anything if I get the answers. I just need to know. We stop everything all of a sudden."

Nadeem closes his eyes. He looks down for a bit before looking back at the boy. "That woman is my wife."

He feels like he's been shot right on the head. Nathan freeze. Wife? Does he have a wife?

"I don't understand." Nathan frowns. "But you... You don't even wear any ri—" He stops mid-sentence when he sees the silver ring on the man's finger. He feels so ridiculous. "You took it off while you're with me."

Nadeem sighs. He looks away. He couldn't even look at the boy.

"Did you cheat?" Nathan narrow his eyes. "Am I the mistress all this time? How did you do it?"

"Nathan—"

"Stop!" Nathan raises his finger. "Just... Stop."

Without anything more to say, Nathan walks out. He feels dizzy once again. He almost couldn't see what's in front of him. He's a mistress? He's a mistress to her sister's boss all this time? How could he let himself be like that? How could he let himself stepping too low?

He's shaking. He's not even finished his food. He tries so hard to stop himself from showing any emotions. Brendan notices the changes. But he covers up by saying his stomach not feeling good. Thank God Brendan believes it.

Just when Nathan get into his room, his tears rolling down. He never thought it could be this hurt. The fact that he was lied to from the beginning hurt the most. Nadeem never told him he have a wife. But then, Nathan couldn't even know if he knows the fact that Nadeem have a wife from the beginning, he wouldn't get himself involve. Otherwise, he knows he still wants him.

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I managed to update again. I will try to finish this story soon. I need to change the storyline a little since I forgot it.

Also, I broke up with my boyfriend. So, I would be using this account on my own. It's for the best.

Love, D