Faithful Sinner

Chapter Twenty-Six

Chapter Twenty-Six

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I woke to the smell of fresh linen filling my nostrils mixed with Bates' cologne causing me to stir. I opened my eyes blinking a few times letting them adjust to the morning sun that blinded me from the window on the left of me.

I unwrapped myself from the cream colored sheets from his bed noting that I was still naked from last night.

Last night....Bates made love to me in the bathtub and it was.... Indescribable.

Memories from the bathtub came flooding back to me, how he touched me, the way his lips felt on my heated skin, the look in his eye when he wants me, how he's so gentle but determined. I smiled at the thought putting my fingers to my lips remembering his on mine.

I raised my arms above my head stretching my muscles while letting out a yawn. I rolled over onto my side to rub my fingers through his silky hair but found the spot to be empty. I felt it to see if it was warm, maybe he had just gotten up but it was cold to the touch. Although I did see a sticky note on the pillow beside me, I rolled on my belly and raised my head to read it:

Good morning sweetie. I'm making coffee, I couldn't bring myself to wake you, you were just too beautiful sleeping in my bed. Again.. how did I get so lucky? -B

I held the small slip of paper between my fingers finding myself smiling again at this man hearing him making rackets down the hall. I layed my head down on his pillow drinking in his smell as the cooled sheets covered my backside. I just wanted to enjoy being in this very spot for a few more minutes thinking how I got the luck of the draw.

My mind started to drift and my eyelids closed almost dozing off when suddenly I heard a loud buzzing noise next to me making my eyes rip open and my heart quicken.

Shit that scared me.

I closed my eyes again only to hear it repeatedly buzzing with no intentions on stopping. I groaned out loud looking for the source seeing his phone vibrating on the nightstand with a flashing indicator light. I reached to hit the button to silence it when I noticed 'three missed texts' on the screen.

I'm not the person to go digging or invading one's privacy but I couldn't stop my eyes from glancing at the boxes on the screen.

From: Madison at 8:39 am
Bates, are you OK? How badly we're you hurt? I've been worried sick about you.
From: Madison at 8:39 am
Please call me, just let me know ur OK.
From: Madison at 8:40 am
I miss you, I miss....us.

Now my heart was beating rapidly inside of my chest, my hands became sticky as I set the phone back down.

Is there someone else? Bates doesn't seem like the type to string a girl along and be a player. But what the hell does this mean? Apparently someone has feelings for him as I lie naked in his bed.

Was this all too good to be true?

I don't want to seem like one of those nagging girlfriends, we've only been talking a few weeks and only been together a week or so. Trust is a big factor though. Without trust, there's nothing. There's two sides to every story so I need to find out from him before I go jumping to conclusions that he's talking to some skank and also me at the same time.

I read the number in my head over and over memorizing it just in case that moment comes when I'll need it, which I'm sure it will. Madison... I have to say, it is a pretty name. Jealousy began to rise to its peak within me and I don't even know what she looks like or what the story was.

How would she know that Bates was in an accident if they weren't talking though? He's an only orphaned child, so that's crossed off the list. Distant cousin maybe? No, she said I miss you, I miss us.

Repeating that sentence in my mind made my blood boil and I came to wonder does she know about me? I do know one thing is for certain.... Bates is mine.

I stood from the bed on the search for my bags realizing they were still in the living room. Opening Bates dresser, I pulled out a white tank and threw it on. I opened the next drawer and done the same with a pair of his pajama bottoms as I put my phone in the front pocket. I went to the bathroom and brushed my teeth then ran my fingers through my hair hoping to look half decent just waking up.

I opened the bathroom door and the air was filled with the smell of fresh brewed coffee. Should I bring up the subject to Bates or just play it cool and do my own investigation? Either way, I'm afraid of the outcome.

I walk out of the hallway and see he's sitting on the couch. Watching tv holding a cup of his own, sipping it slowly with.... those lips.

I walk up behind him easing my hands on his shoulders rubbing down his chest carefully not to hurt him as my cheek touches his. He turns his head and as those piercing green pools meet my eyes, all thoughts of Madison are gone. I literally feel myself reeling into them. He smirked while touching his lips to mine softly as I tasted coffee on them. He would be the only person to make coffee sweeter.

"How'd you sleep?" he asked. I slept fine but had a rude awakening darling. No, I can't say that.

"I slept well, and you?" I responded while giving him a quick kiss on his cheek. His smile widened, "like a baby, had you beside me to keep warm." Our lips met again as I smiled against his.

How can I bring up the Madison situation when he literally makes me weak in the knees? I get this calming sensation around him, like everything is okay and I'm protected.

"Want some coffee, babe?" He asked. "I'd love some. I'll get you more while I'm at it." I reached my hand out as he handed me his cup.

I walked to the kitchen and poured the hot liquid as I thought about those damn texts, they irked me and I know they're going to continue to drive me up the wall until I unravel this mess.

I handed Bates his coffee and decided to step onto the patio to drink mine. I literally could not wait any longer.

I sat my cup down as I pulled my phone from my pocket dialing the number that clawed at my brain.... It only rang twice.

"Hello?"

A/N: Cliffhanger for you guys! I hope y'all liked this chapter, I've been sick in the bed for two days but I still had to give you guys something to read. So, what should Quinn do about this mysterious Madison? I'd love to hear your thoughts! Update will be within six to seven days as usual. Enjoy!