Temptation

9.

• DAMIEN'S POINT OF VIEW•

"Why do you keep holding off on firing her?! I don't like her Damien." I sighed. "It's not always about you Sarah. You were wrong in this situation so the best thing to do is give you and Natalie some space." "Oh bullshit Damien! I swear if you are fucking her I will divorce your ass so fast!" Was she serious right now? "You gotta be kidding me. This again?" She turned around facing away from the mirror to look at me. "Well it wouldn't be the first time would it?" I didn't answer for obvious reasons . It was a rhetorical question. She and I both knew the real reason as to why I did sleep with another woman. She walked into the closet. I grit my teeth before answering her. "That was before we were married, and we were on a break Sarah." "Yeah cause a break means it's okay to fool around with other people." I could hear the sour, sarcasm in her voice. I don't know why but she clung to that like it just happened, when in reality it happened TWO years ago.

I shook my head and turned around to fix my tie. "Can we please just finish getting ready so we can go." "Fine, whatever." I let out a small sigh of relief. "Thank you." I said to myself mainly, but loud enough for her to hear. It was Friday evening and Sarah and I decided to go out for dinner at our favorite restaurant Luigi's. Last thing I needed right now was both Natalie and Sarah at each other's throats. Especially when I already messed things up with Natalie. I couldn't keep them both at bay or happy for long I knew that but, I didn't expect Natalie to be the bold type. She looked so innocent it was hard to believe that she would even consider the thought of hurting a fly, but I knew better now. Natalie was strong and fierce. It was gonna be hard to convince Sarah why she should stay, and now she was accusing me of sleeping with her. I mean she wasn't all the way wrong... but still, I didn't even get to sleep with Natalie yet. I mean, I didn't sleep with her. No matter how hard I tried to control myself, Natalie was one hell of a catch. I couldn't explain it before and I still can't explain it now. There's just something about her that makes everything worth risking. Sarah would take me for all I was worth if she ever found out. Not that I would blame her. But Natalie was different. The other night after the party when we were up in my bedroom. We talked for hours just laughing and having a good time. She was different from Sarah. More

    "HELLO! DAMIEN!?" I snapped out of my thoughts looking in Sarah's direction. "Huh?" I said cluelessly. "I said, what time did you reserve at Luigi's?" "Oh, 8." She looked at her watch. "We better get going, we're gonna be late." she said grabbing her purse and heading towards the door. "Are we taking my car or yours?" She asked. "Does it even matter?" I said uninterested. "You're right. We'll take mine." As we headed down the stairs I watched as several maids scurried along to get chores done. "We should be back before 10, I do have to be up early for my flight..." she continued to go on and on about some fashion show that she was planning in New York this weekend as I dozed off into my own world.

•NATALIE'S POINT OF VIEW•

"How does this look?" I asked coming out from my bedroom. "Oooeee gurl! Nate is gonna eat you up." She squealed. "Turn around, do a spin." She chimed. I did a slow turn around with a huge grin on my face. I was wearing a black dress with a deep dip in the front. It was sleeveless and showed a little bit of boobs in the front. It was also backless and went down to about knee length. Both classy and sexy. Perfect for a first date.
"Nate won't even know what hit him!" We laughed and I grabbed my black clutch purse on the counter. "You sure it's not too much ? I don't want to over do it, it is our first date after all." "Gurl please, ya ass lookin fat like a snack! It'll give that boy a heart attack!" We bust out laughing. Emily always knew how to make me laugh whenever I felt nervous.

    Butterflies filled my stomach as the doorbell rang. "He's here!" I said nervously. "Relax, you got this. Just be yourself and he'll fall in love with you." I looked at her like she was crazy. "Trust me. I'm gonna go get the door now." I felt my heart rate speed up and I shook my head no. She rolled her eyes and ignored me. I ran into my room closing the door behind me.
   
    What if he thinks I'm too revealing? Does my breath stink? Maybe I should tell him I'm not feeling well. Ugh I think I'm gonna be sick. I can't do this. I just-
"Hey Em, how are you?" His velvet like voice filled the room. I could hear him and Emily chatting. "She's in her room let me get her for you." "Oh no no no." I looked around my room. There was nowhere to run. "Nat, Nate is here!" She yelled from the living room. "Okay, I'm coming!"  'I am?' I asked myself. 'Yes! You are. You need this. Especially after the week you've had. You need to forget Damien even exists.' I pep talked myself. I turned the door knob and walked into the living room with my purse in my hand.