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Alison Harper

“ Alison, darling, I missed you! ”

Nikolai Ladeia, my husband, wrapped his both arms around my neck, pulled me off the chair and placed me in between his legs, holding closely when he leaned against the table. My lips curled into a tired smile. I hugged him back, a bit tightly to remove my all stress caused due to my job.

“ Me too, Nick! I am so freaking tired . ”

My voice was a mere murmur when Nikolai's mint lemon cologne filled my nostrils. I felt him chuckling against my skin, softly pecking on my crook before biting the place softly.

I hissed, before pulled away to look at him. His eyes were all on me, staring, admiring my face and then I felt his lips on mine. The actions of his was immediately returned by me. I was pouring all of my stress, my tiredness in his tongue when, I believed, he sucked it.

Nikolai's hand reached down , grasped  my hips before he switched the place and put me on the table. I smiled at his actions, “ You know i missed this! ”

I whispered, Nikolai growled before his hand travelled down under, touching my clothed womanhood, heat had already spread all over my body.

Our lips were entangled with each other, his hands were working on my clit, just a inch before my desperate release, I gasped loudly.

“ Ohh fuck! ” , I cursed throwing my head back as Nikolai kissed my collarbone.

My body shivered and...... it stopped.... Again.

Nikolai's phone rang and, as usual, without even caring if I was at my high or not, he pecked my lips before walking out to take the call.

My eyes squeezed and eyebrows curled into a deep frown. Everything in my marriage was fine, except Nikolai being workaholic. And it's depressed. Just depressed.

I rolled my eyes, climbed down from the table and sat down on the chair again. My eyes darted over the table, finding my left over projects.

“ Lord! ” , I murmured. Putting back my glass on, I started to re read the statements of the accused whom I was going to rep in court.

My mobile's screen lighten up with a call , bringing a smile on my face.

“ Hey, Girl! ” , I found a very cheerful voice of my best friend Lydia to which I chuckled, “ Yes, Girl? ”

“ What're you doing? No call, no text, nothing! I feel ghosted ” , Lydia complained through the phone and I practically could imagine her freckled  nose scrunch up with an so called angry pout.

“ Just being busy on three exhausting case. My head, my life and my body is messed up, Ly! ” , I sighed. Leaning against the chair, I massaged my forehead with two fingers.

“ Girlll! You can't be depressed, you know? Because, you're the only one who can console me on my breakups. Hmm? ”  , Lydia dramatically mentioned.

I laughed a little, " Yeah! And encourage you to look forward because I am sure, you're going to find your true love, soon. Right, Ly? ”

Lydia was a free bird. Her only motive was happiness and success. Moreover that, she's lovesick. Her constant trying to push her luck of love made her ex list long but she's hopeful. Still.

Lydia chuckled, " Yupp. But you know, I have found a new boyfriend. He's so sweet and now, we're flying Hawaii to attend his sister's wedding! ”

My eyes lit up with her words. It's not like any boyfriend of hers took her that much serious to introduced before family but it's first.

I smiled, “ Lydia, sweetheart, listen, Don't rush on this relationship. Okay? Let the man take initiative, lead the way. If it matches, I swear, you're going to be happy! ”

I practically heard her enthusiasm in her voice, “ That's right , Girl. You know we're together for three weeks and He helped with my designs, my tenders . Even When I was on my period , he cooked for me, my fav dishes. Rhys is the best boyfriend till now. ”

I laughed at her words but felt happy that, the lonely bird atleast got a man to cherish. Hope so.

“ That's cute, Ly. You know, remember my words and don't rush okay? ”

Lydia hummed, “ Girlll, with your mommy advices, I almost forgot what was the main event , I called you for. So, Rhys asked me if I have someone close to invite in his sister's wedding and I suggested you name. You know, you have to come ? ”

I gasped with her words. My eyes immediately darted over my left over cases but her happiness mattered to me too. Moreover that, i needed some fresh breath.

I sighed, “ These days, plane tickets are so expensive , So...... ”

“ Bitch! You just carry yourself, the rests of expenses are mine. ”

I laughed loudly at Lydia's words, “ Ohh my rich friend. You know your money is the only thing, I am still being friend with you. ”

The rest was history. I had to put the phone down as Lydia kept cursing for next ten minutes straight and then cut the call. I laughed, leaned back on the chair while closing my eyes.

Nikolai hadn't come back yet. Taking my glass off, I walked towards the poolside where, Nikolai headed over to. He just ended the call and with a full lips of smile, he approached me.

“ You know honey, I got the overseas tender ” , Nikolai's both arms wrapped against my waist, pulled my body in his embrace as he pecked on my crook.

“ That's amazing! ” , My lips too shared his smile. Nikolai nodded.

“ Honey, I need to head over to overseas for next few weeks. Okay? ”

I blinked at his face, some sort of emotions crossed my face which I believed it shouldn't be. I pressed a smile at Nikolai .

“ Yeah! I also going for a vacation. Lydia called me to attend her.... friend's wedding so.... I am going to Hawaii. ”

I didn't lie, did I? ....

What's wrong me?

Nikolai kissed on my forehead and simply nodded before heading back to the bedroom.

I blinked where Nikolai straight went to bed , covering himself in duvet and just slept on.

Nikolai and I are married for five years after dating for two years. It's not that, I was ready back then to marry and take responsibility of a marriage but Nikolai promised to be there for me. And so far, he had kept the promises.

I knew, every marriage had it's own issues and couples worked on it . But what's wrong with me? Why I felt like.... It's over?....

Just because he didn't get to pay much attention to me? Or it's because he seemed tired and distant lately? Or because we hadn't sex for almost two years? Or it's because .... I couldn't get pregnant?....

I blinked towards the pool, my eyes stared down at the clean water. Five years back, when I got married with Nikolai , this period was far from my wild intuitions. But now.....

I inhaled the air deeply, put a palm on my belly, wished I could get pregnant.

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