Fine as Wine

Coincidental Shopping

It's been an amazing month business-wise, Lisa and I decided to visit all the supermarkets to see how everything was going. The expansion made me promote Lisa to COO because she has more experience and would manage the group of managers way better than me.

I redecorated my office and gave it to her.

Ambrose thought that would make me upgrade to a bigger apartment but I refused. I did not need a bigger place. I just renovated one of the rooms at the aoartment turning it into an office, I was going to be visiting the supermarkets when needed.

"This is amazing Vicky. Did you ever think that one day you will have three successful branches?", Lisa asked during the inspection.

"No, I didn't. But I couldn't have done it without you. I know in the beginning I was difficult but ever since Janet, I've been scared of trusting people, and i'm sorry if I ever made you feel left out. You and Cade have always been there for me and I want you to know that I am here for you too", I said not knowing where the will came from, I just felt like I needed to tell her.

She stopped walking and stood right in front of me, holding my hands in hers. "Victoria. We're sisters so there is no such thing as being difficult. You've been through a lot and I believe you deserve the world.

You're so kind and considerate. I think i'm the lucky one here. You could have chosen Janet to help you with this but you believed in me. I am never going to let you down Victoria. I love you", she said then hugged me. I hugged her back.

"Victoria dear!", I heard someone calling me, when I turned it was Freja. "Fuck!", i whispered. "Who is that?", Lisa asked. "It's Ambrose's ex-wife", I said shocking her.

"Hi, Freja. What are you doing here?", I asked awkwardly. "Well, doing shopping duuh! This place is amazing. Congratulations", she said and I couldn't figure out if it was real or fake.

"Thank you. This is my COO, her name is Lisa. Lisa this is Freja... Allen's Mum", "Nice to meet you Lisa, i'm Ambrose's wife too", she said making me furrow my brows.

"You mean ex-wife right?", Lisa asked making me smile. "Yes, you could say that", she replied looking at her fake nails. "Well, it was nice to see you, let me get back to shopping", she said then walked away.

"What was that? Why does she parade herself as Ambrose's wife?", Lisa asked but I was as clueless as she was. "I think she wants him back", i said thinking out loud. "Well, that's not happening. When is he coming back?", she asked. "The day after tomorrow", I answered remembering his text from yesterday.

"You need to ask him about your future. You need to mark your territory", "What do you mean?", "I mean you guys need to do something that will wake her up and tell her, she is yesterday's news", "Lisa stop talking none sense. Let's go get lunch", I said walking out of the supermarket.

"What do you mean you've never thought of moving in with him. Have you at least been to his house?", Lisa asked while stuffing her mouth with fries. "Only his penthouse, why?", I asked.

"Is it where he lives?", "No, he has a mansion where he lives full time. He just stays at the penthouse when he wants a change of scenery. Where is this going?", "To your next move. You need to move in with him. Since his ex is a materialistic person, you moving in with Ambrose will send the perfect message", she said with an evil smile.

"No... no i'm not going to do that. I want him to take his time. He has been alone for ten years, I can't just show up and start demanding things from him", "Men are slow, you need to push them sometimes.

Ambrose would do anything for you so I think you should do it or talk to him about it instead of just sitting here and waiting while Freja walks around like she is the only woman who has seen Ambrose naked or made him bend to her will", she said looking deep in thought.

"She has", "No she hasn't. The swimsuit company made sure of that", she said wiggling her brows and making us laugh.

I'm currently sitting in my apartment drinking some whiskey. Ambrose just landed an hour ago and he was on his way.

Lisa's words are still in my head and I don't know if initiating this conversation with Ambrose is the right move. It was true that I wanted to spend more time with him and I thought of moving in with him but I wanted him to want it too.

He is a busy man and I want to be the girlfriend that does not cause more problems for him. I want to be someone who is there for him and makes him feel wanted and loved. That's why I hate it when he buys me expensive gifts.

"V? Are you ok? I've been knocking for a while and you didn't even hear me come in. What's going on?", he asked inspecting my face. "Ambrose, i'm so sorry I didn't hear you come in. I just had alot in my mind. I'm fine I promise", I said pulling him in a hug.

He melted onto me, hugging me tighter. "I missed you Kitten", he whispered making me smile. "I missed you too baby", i said going on my toes and kissing his forehead. "Go take a shower and I'll heat up the food", I instructed him.

He went to take a shower without complaining.

I placed the food on our plates the moment he walked into the kitchen.

"How was your trip?", "It was ok. Tiring, but it went well. I haven't been at the farm for a while so it was good seeing everyone. I have also renovated the farmhouse, so we can go whenever you want", he said making me kiss his cheek. "Thank you Ambrose", "You're very welcome Kitten", he said then went back to eating.

"When you walked in, I was thinking of something and I think it's good if we talk about it", "What is it V?", he asked looking worried. "I want to know about our future. I mean I've never been to your house and we've been dating for like a year and a half, so do you have any plans for us or we will just remain Boyfriend and Girlfriend forever?", I asked nervously.