Day 15.
(Nate's Point of View)
I woke up to the sun shining in my face. I turned to see Esther still asleep. I got up quietly and took a shower. Once I got out, I picked out some clothes. I was at my closet doors when I heard a squeal. I turned around so fast my towel dropped. Esther covered her eyes and screamed, "Nathaniel!" I put my towel back around my waist and went over to her. I took her hands away from her face and gave her a good morning kiss. She groaned at me and said, "Nate, go away; you are soaking wet." I laughed and gave her another kiss, then went to get dressed.
(Esther's Point of View)
I woke up hearing the shower run. I finally sat up in bed when I heard Nate came out of the bedroom. I squealed at the fact that he was basically naked except for a towel, this man turns around and the towel freaking drops. I cover my eyes and yell his name. Next thing I know this man comes and kisses me, his hair was literally dripping on me.
Once he got dressed, he just got in bed again. "So how about we just chill in bed for some of the day? It is date night tonight."
For most of the day, we just laid in bed, cuddling, and watching Netflix. Once it hit five o'clock; we got up to get changed. I got changed into a dark green dress, with nude tights, black pumps, and a black sweater. Nate had a black button up with dark grey slacks and black shoes. He put on a black leather jacket as we went out the door.
We pulled up to another high class restaurant. As we entered the doors and they saw Nate, we were immediately seated.
While we were waiting for our food, Nate asked me a question. "Esther. I want you to know that I trust you fully, as I hope you trust me. When you were out shopping for a dress, all I could do was worry. I did call Irina while you were out with her. I called her twice and you weren't with her both times. She told me that you were trying on dresses and no one but the consultant could be with you. She tried to assure me, but all I could do was worry. So I was wondering. How would you feel if we went out and got you a phone, so you could keep in contact with not only me, but also Irina, and any friends?" I told him that I felt like it was a good idea.
Nate decided that we were going to do that tomorrow, since we didn't have anything planned tomorrow.
Day 16.
(Esther's Point of View)
Today is the day I finally get a new phone. We got to the store early so there wouldn't be many people there. Nate picked up the iPhone 12 Pro Max, and gave it to me. "How about this one? It's the newest version." I said softly,
"Honey, It's over a thousand dollars. I nearly had a panic attack because of how much my dress was." Nate squeezed my hand and said, "Esther, I have plenty of money, I don't want something that's gonna crap out in a few months. You know how important your safety to me is." I agreed to the phone. We went to the counter. Nate bought the phone outright, then put me on his plan. As soon as Nate said his name and account number, Sammy, the guy helping us; his face drained of color and began to go quicker.
"Hey Sammy, you're okay, you don't need to speed up." He gave me a soft smile and slowed down to his original pace. Nate gave my hand a soft squeeze. We left twenty minutes later. Once we got back, Nate helped me set everything up, then he wanted to talk about Sammy. "Esther, Why did you tell that worker to relax?" I replied, "Nathaniel, once he heard your name, he went so white that he looked like he was about to faint, he sped up to get you out quicker, I wanted him to do a quality job and to calm down." Nate smiled and nodded.
"You're a good person Esther."
Day 17.
(Esther's Point of View)
I woke up with a jolt, I had a dream that my father was strangling me. I grabbed my throat in response and began to cry and hyperventilate. When I felt Nate's hand on my back, I lost it.
Without thinking, I jumped out of bed to get away from him. I backed into the wall. Nate got up quickly and slowly came closer to me. "Esther, honey... What's going on?" I slid down the wall and cried harder. "Esther.. My Angel, tell me what's going on." He squatted down and got on his knees, so he'd be at my level, and took my hands away from my face. He lifted my face and brushed some tears away.
"Esther. What's going on. You need to tell me what you're thinking. I saw you holding your neck, does it hurt? Was it a dream? Was someone in here?" I shook my head no, and he sighed, "Baby, Talk to me. Please." I broke down again crying. He moved to the wall and brought me into his arms. He stroked my hair and gave me a kiss on the head every so often. Eventually I calmed down enough to move my head from his chest. I looked at him, and that was enough for him to stop playing with my hair.
"Esther?" I smiled at him lightly, "I'm sorry I scared you Nate." He gave me a soft squeeze and asked, "What happened?" I said softly, "I had a flashback kind of dream where my father was choking me. When you put your hand on me earlier, I thought you were him and that's why I kind of freaked out." He nodded in understanding. "Esther, It's okay. I'm here for you."
As we were eating, Nate got a call and excused himself from the table.
(Nathaniel's Point of View)
I got a call at breakfast and excused myself so I could answer.
N-Nate C-Caller
N- This is Nathaniel Espinoza, from Espinoza Corp, how can I help?
C-Hello Mr. Espinoza, My name is Mr. Samson. I was just confirming that you have Miss. Ophelia Kirby in your possession?"
N-I can neither confirm, or deny I have or seen said person, until I get more information.
C-I work for the local police department and I am following a lead. My full name is Deputy Joel Samson Badge # 12344. We had a tip that Miss. Kirby is a missing person and you were the last to be seen with her.
N- She is not missing, we have a contract and I can put her on the phone in less than a minute to confirm this.
C-Please put her on the phone.
I went into the kitchen and gave the phone to Esther.
E-Esther C-Caller
E-Um Hello?
C-Hello, Is this Miss. Ophelia Kirby?
E-Yes, sir. Who is this?
C- Hello Miss. Kirby, my name is Deputy Joel Samson Badge # 12344. I am calling Mr. Espinoza because you were listed as a missing person and Mr. Espinoza was identified as last to be seen with you.
E-I am definitely not missing. I'm dating Mr. Espinoza and I have a contract with him. I have been living with him for seventeen days.
C-I completely understand. Your father listed you as missing, easily another case of a helicopter parent. Thank you and Mr. Espinoza for your time. Goodbye.
She handed back the phone and I said. "This has to be his attempt to get you back because of the money. I had to take back half the amount due to him lying.
I was so angry about this idiot. So I did the logical thing for my family. I put a soft hit on him. My goons can do anything, but kill him.
