my wife

chapter 17

„When will you be back?", he leans against the wall.

„Shouldn't be long, I think I'll be back by 6.", I put on my shoes.

„Ok. If I'm not home by the time you get back don't be worried, I'm visiting my brother for a bit."

„Alright, I'll be on my way then."

„Yes, see you later, honey.", there's something in his eyes, I don't know what it is though. He looks different today. He looks bright, relaxed.

I catch myself analyzing him way too often since the day he got into the hospital. He's fun to watch. Emilio doesn't have the intention of hiding anything. He's an open book, yet hard to read. I don't know much about him, although he told me about his family, business and likings but he still feels so distant.

I can't seem to cross that huge gap. Yet.

———

I'm in front of a cute cafeteria. Just like Ivy said. Oh, now that I think about it, I don't know what to say to him. Well, improvising it is.

I walk toward their table and say: „Ivy?", we hug each other.

„Hey, what are you doing here?", wow she's good.

„I was about to get myself a coffee, the studying is really hard on my body. Going out isn't too bad, is it? How about you? Oh god, is this a date? I should go.", I get up.

„No stay with us, it'd be fun. You guys could get to know each other. You haven't met yet, have you?", she grabbed my arm and pulled me back.

„Actually, we haven't yet. Hi, I should introduce myself properly. I'm Eliana, Ivy's best friend.", I hold my hand out.

„Hi, I'm Jae, Ivy's boyfriend.", we shake hands.

„So how'd you meet?", I'm honestly curious because I didn't listen to any of her stories.

„At my friends' party. It was beer bong time and as you know Ivy, she was obviously the winner.", he smiles at her.

„That is so Ivy.", I shake my head.

„What are you currently doing?", I ask him.

„I'm an engineering major. I'll graduate this year. And after that I'll work for a company.", he's well prepared. Did she cheat? I hope for her she didn't, because that'd be messed up.

Ivy's phone rings.

„Oh, I gotta get this.", she runs out.

Now it's just the two of us. Perfect.

„So Jae tell me about yourself. Honestly, I haven't been listening to Ivy lately, therefore I know nothing about you.", I lean my forearms on the table.

„There's not much to tell actually. If you want to get to know me then you could come to a party that my friends and I host. That might be the easiest way.", I think he wants me to hook up with one of his friends. So the news that I'm married didn't spread as much as I thought they would.

„I don't know if I'll come but I accept. Just one more thing. Ivy's had it hard, if I catch you pulling some shit on her, I'll fuck you up good. I have enough power to ruin your life.", I'm leaning forward and stare into his eyes. He gulps. He looks terrified. That's right, you should fear me.

„Oh-. Ok, I'll make sure to tell my friends ur coming.", Ivy's walking back and looking at me. She wants to know how it went.

„Sorry it took so long."

„No problem. It's already pretty late, I have to get back.", Ivy and I get up to hug each other.

„Ok then see you tomorrow?"

„Yes. Alright, I better get going.", I wave them goodbye and leave.

I don't know what I should think of this Jae. He is nice but it seemed... what should I say. Fake? No, it was too much. Anyways let's see how the party goes.

———

„Emilio?", I step inside.

„Are you back? I thought you might stay out longer.", he's in the kitchen.

„No, it was oddly quick. Anyways I think I gotta go back to studying. I don't need to take care of you anymore, do I?"

„You don't, and I have a question.", he comes closer and touches both of my arms.

I look up to him and I see anxiety in his eyes.

He closes his eyes and takes a deep breath:„I want to thank you-"

„What, you don't need to.", I interrupt him.

„Let me finish.", he says with a chuckle.

„I want to thank you for nursing me back to health, thus I want to take you out. Tonight. Before you say anything, I already planned it so please say yes.", he has this look on his face that I just can't resist.

„Yyyyyyyyyyyyyyy-"

„Honey, please, don't do this to me.", he says through his teeth.

„Alright, so my answer isssssssssssss. Yes.", I smile brightly at him.

He practically jumps on me and hugs me. I can't breathe, this man has too much strength.

„Ok so, what am I gonna wear? I know you won't tell me where we're going but at least tell me what to wear?", I giggle.

„It's a five-star-restaurant, that's all I'll say."

„When's our res. ?"

„At 8, you have 2 hours until we leave."

I'll take a shower.

Put clothes on.

Do my hair.

Do my makeup.

And lastly jewelry.

Done.

That's the plan but I think it'll be harder than it sounds.

Because. It's my first date with Emilio.

Yes, we had lunch before but it wasn't a date.

Anyways he's taking me out now and it'll be a five-star-Restaurant. What do I wear?

I ended up picking a basic yet elegant black, tight dress. It's the safest option.

I'm thinking curly hair? And basic makeup.

Less is more, you know?

A basic dress, curly hair and a no-makeup-makeup but here's the catch. I put on a bold red lip to spice this look up.

I added my jewelry and loubutin heels.

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