The Trouble With The Truth

Waffles

"your phone's ringing!" Emily called from the bathroom as I was getting us each a cup of coffee.

"Thank you" I called out as I ran into the bedroom.

"hello?" I answered, and I did so without checking the caller ID.

"hi" a soft voice came through the phone. "It's Alex"

I sat on the edge of the bed, confused as to why she would be calling.

"Hey, everything ok?" I asked.

"Um, yeah everything's just fine, I just wanted to see how you two were doing" she sounded genuine. And especially after everything that happened, neither Emily nor I are concerned about Alex at this point.

"That's sweet of you, um, we're both doing great. I think she's eager to get back to work though" I gave a small chuckle and heard one from Blake too.

"yep, that sounds about right" she paused. "well, I'm happy you both are well and just let me know if there's anything I can do."

"Thank you Alex, truly. We'll let you know but otherwise I'll see you on Monday,"

"See ya Monday" she said before hanging up.

I took in a deep breath. That was certainly the best encounter we've had since everything and I was just relieved that we were all moving on from it.

"Who was it?" Emily asked as she changed into some sweats.

"Blake" I replied as I took a sip of coffee.

"Blake? What did she want?" Emily said with annoyance.

"To see how we were doing. Emily, you don't have to worry about Alex, ok?" I stood up and placed my hands on her waist, spinning her to face me. She gave me a sweet smile before she kissed me,

"I know, you're right." she sighed.

My stomach churned at the thought of what I had to address but it had to be done.

"speaking of people to be worried about" I started. "We need to talk about the whole JJ situation."

Em's face dropped instantly and she gave a subtle nod. I sat on the bed and she leaned in the doorway between the bedroom and closet.

"I don't know what I'm gonna do. The whole situation was honestly so bizarre" her head hung low.

"Well, as I'm sure you can understand that doesn't really sit right with me, well, in general, but especially leaving it unaddressed." I responded.

"I understand. It doesn't sit right with me either. I'll speak with her first thing on Monday." she said confidently as she walked over to me. She extended her hand and helped me up.

"Well, just know that if you don't, I will" I smirked, half joking. She chuckled and shot me a smile.

"I know you will honey"

I kissed her cheek,

"You hungry?" I asked while going to take another sip of my coffee.

"Mmhmm" she replied and as I turned around I nearly spit my coffee out.

I caught her scanning me up and down, biting her lip as she did so.

"What?" I asked with a raised eyebrow.

She started to slowly walk towards me.

"You just look really good" she said in a low seductive voice.