Falling for Novogratz

Chapter 5

" Just take a seat on the sofa or something, I'm going to put on something else and I'll be right back." I tell him, before rushing to my bedroom. I open my closet only to be reminded I am not a classy, luxurious or fashionable person. I'm a plain Jane. I take off my terracotta coloured sweater and black tank top, only to put on another tank top, this one white and a little more see-through, but since I'm going to put on another long cream coloured sleeved top, that won't be a problem. Nobody will be able to see my red bra that's underneath. The long sleeved top is very flowy and light. It also has a cute little bow you have to tie yourself in the back, at the neckline.

Feeling a little more presentable, I smile at myself in the mirror. I quickly spray some perfume, take a hairtie with me, and get out of my bedroom. I find Wolfgang looking at the hard soaps and bath bombs that are hardening on a shelf in the far corner of my living room.

As soon as Wolfgang hears me, he turns around and smiles, looking me up and down.

I shake my head with a smile, and walk to the entrance, and take off my cognac flat ankle boots, only to put them in my shoe closet and take out my black heeled ankle boots.

I walk to the living room on my socks with my black boots in hand. I plop down on the couch and put them on, whilst my cat feels the need to sniff my shoes. One shoe on, I hear Wolfgang snicker. I look up at him, and see him looking at my cat, who now has his head in my other shoe.

" Toffee, non bébé, maman doit mettre ses chaussures. " ( No Toffee baby, mommy has to put her shoes on) I say, picking him up, and placing him next to me on the couch. I put on my second shoe as Wolfgang makes his way to me. He stops in front of me and extends his hand to me.

" You ready mi'lady? " I take his hand and get up from the couch, only to end up a few inches from him. " Now I'm nearly as tall as you are, Novogratz. "

He steps even closer to me and pushes a strand of hair out of my face as he gives me a small smile. " Yeah, well, I'm still taller, and older. " he says winking. I roll my eyes and look at him, and see him already looking at me. I turn my face away from him, feeling the blush creeping up my cheeks.

" Are you blushing? " He says, amusement clear in his tone.

" Yes, okay. Can we just go now please? Before I change my mind. " I say looking at my cat, not daring to look at him.

He puts his hand on my face, turning my face back to his. " No need to turn away. I like to see the effect I have on you. "

" Wolfgang... " I say warningly.

" I know, I know, friends. You're not ready for any relationship." A moment of awkward silence before he spoke up again. " Yeah okay let's go. You have everything you need? " He says, taking a step back. I nod " Yeah, just let me take my bag, and check if the fluffball has everything he needs before we go. " He silently nods, and walks to the door, waiting for me. I grab my bag, throw it over my shoulder, check I have everything I need. Meds in case of emergency, my puffer in case of an asthma attack, my keys, my wallet, phone, and all the rest of small things I might need. Okay, got everything. I walk to Toffee's food bowls. Add a little water to his water bowl, make my way to the couch where he still waits patiently. I scratch his head and plant a small kiss on the top of his head. " Okay bébé, maman vas chez Wolfgang pendant quelques heures et puis je reviendrais. Sois sage, d'accord? Je reviendrais d'ici au plus tard minuit pour te donner tes croquettes mon petit chat. " ( Okay baby, mommy is going to go to Wolfgang's for a few hours and then I'll come back. Be good, okay? I'll be back before midnight to give you your kibble my little cat. ) I scratch his head one last time and turn around, walking to Wolfgang who's waiting for me by the door. I smile at Wolfgang as he opens the door and motions for me to go first. " Ladies first. "