Tempted

Chapter 5

A/N: pictures Chris sent Nia in the M/M.

Nia

I kicked my heels off as soon as I got in the house. I furrowed an eyebrow as I heard the t.v on, the light was on & shined from Mario's & I bedroom. I carried my shoes up the steps with me.

I was surprised to see Mario laid across the bed asleep. I could have sworn he said he was going to be gone for the weekend. I lightly tapped him and his head shot up.

"Baby." I whispered.

Mario eyes fluttered open as he looked at me.

"I thought you said you were going out of town this weekend."

Mario smirked at me, he grabbed my hand pulling me over towards him.

"I rescheduled it for next weekend, I saw how upset you looked this morning. I took the weekend off to spend some time with my family." He ran his fingers through my hair. "God you look beautiful." He pecked my lips.

"Where did you go dressed like that?" Rio kissed my neck a couple of times.

"The girls and I went out for a drink." I lied.

"That's nice, I thought Gabrielle and Sanaa were going on double dates tonight."

I busted out laughing just so I could hurry up and think of another lie. "Babe, you know the girls wouldn't go without me."

"I forgot y'all are like three musketeers." Mario joked.

"Exactly." I faked a smile.

I hated lying to Mario, this is my first time lying to him. The guilt was eating me alive & I barely did anything with Chris.

I headed to the bathroom to shower. After I showered I slid in a clean pair of pajamas & climbed in bed with Mario.

"I'm taking you and the kids out for breakfast tomorrow morning." Mario pecked my cheek. "Goodnight baby, love you."

My stomach instantly started doing flips, I felt sick to my stomach. Mario is truly a good man, he put his job on hold to spend time with his family this weekend all because I was being selfish.

"Goodnight Rio, I love you too." I made myself comfortable in bed and fell asleep.

Mario

I woke up feeling good, I'm excited to spend time with my family today. It's been awhile since I've had the opportunity to spend time with my family, so I won't take this moment for granted.

I was about to brush my teeth until I heard the doorbell ring. I furrowed an eyebrow, who would knock on our door this early?

Since I had nothing but a towel wrapped around my waist, I put my robe on and headed downstairs.

I answered the door surprised to see our next door neighbor.

"Good morning Mr. Perez, sorry to bother you so early." The young man smiled.

"You good man, what's up?"

"I believe this belongs to Miss. Nia." He handed me her phone.

I cleared my throat and gulped. What the hell was he doing with her phone? Do he know something I don't know? So many questions floated through my mind.

"Ah, I appreciate it. I'll give it to her." I cut the conversation short.

"No problem, you have a nice day sir." He waved goodbye.

"Yeah, you do the same. What's your name again?" I asked the young man.

"Chris."

"I'll remember this time." I faked a laugh as I closed the front door.