After

Chapter 6

Noah's pov
After dinner, I decided that it would be best if Richelle went to sleep for the night. After all, it's ten in the evening! She must be exhausted! Even though she had a nap earlier, she still seems tired. Well, who wouldn't be? I certainly would be! But, I'm not which is weird as I normally feel tired in the evenings. However, I think that I don't feel tired because of all the feelings that I have! I feel happy, confused and scared about what my fiancé will think when she sees Richelle, and what Richelle will think when she sees my fiancé!

"Noah?" a small voice speaks up, interrupting my thoughts, and making me instantly turn to face Richelle.
Her blonde hair is tied up in a high ponytail, my t-shirt looks like a dress on her! And her facial expression seems....nervous?
"Yes? Are you alright?"

Her eyes wander over to her bed, as we're in the guest room right now, her temporary bedroom. A look of confusion appears on my face as I look at her. What does she want? Looking at her bed isn't giving me any clues! Just as she's about to speak, she stops and bites her bottom lip nervously. Reassuringly, I say, "It's ok Richelle, you can tell me."

"Do you think that you could...um...stay with me until I fall asleep? I don't like being alone and-"
"Shh Richelle, of course I will. Don't worry, I'll be right beside you."
"Thank you."

After that little conversation, I can't help but smile a little at what she asked me. It's kind of...sweet? Cute? I guess so! She then climbs into bed and I pull the covers over her. She smiles a little at me before closing her eyes and slowly drifting off to sleep.

When I'm sure that she's asleep, I slowly leave her bedside and walk out of her bedroom, shutting the door quietly. As quietly as I can, making sure I don't wake her up, I tiptoe downstairs and, just as I reach the bottom, I hear a knock at the door. Agh! My fiancé! She's finally home from work! She normally stays out at work until late most nights, so it isn't a surprise that she's back at this hour.

"Amanda!" I exclaim, as I open the door, throwing my arms around her and placing a gentle kiss on her lips.
"Hey Noah! Sorry that work ran late, again!" she says, walking inside as I move out of the way.

Ok, I have to tell her! I have to tell her that there is another girl sleeping upstairs! Hopefully she takes it ok, the last thing I want is to fight with her over Richelle!

"Amanda, I need to tell you something. Please don't take this the wrong way," I say, making her stop and looking at me with a confused and then scared expression.
"You're not breaking up with me, are you?" she asks with a gulp, clear fear in her eyes.
Oh God! I didn't mean for it to sound like that!

"No! Of course not! I love you!" I exclaim, making her relax a little, smiling even.
"Then what is it?"