Falling Apart

Chapter 3

Its been three days and i haven't had a drop of alcohol, which is good. Sam has been keeping me on my toes and making sure i don't fuck up. I still cant stop thinking about Yamatai and lately ive been thinking of Nathan, which is weird as i only breifly spoke to him. Anyways i got out of my shower and got dressed for work. I have the night shift at the Nine Belles. As i finished putting on light makeup to hide my tear stains and the bags under my eyes, Sam yelled something i couldn't understand. I walked to where Sam was. She had blood dripping from her hand.

"Oh my gosh. Sam what happened?" i asked frantically

"I was cutting some fruit and i cut my fucking finger." 

Without saying another word i rushed to the first aid kit we had under the sink and tended to Sam's wound.

"Thank you Lara"
"No problem. Now can i trust you not to cut yourself while I'm gone."

Sam nodded as did I. I picked up everything i need for work and headed to do my shift.

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4 hours into my shift and i have had to kick 5 drunken men out already. Oh the joys of working in a bar.

"One scotch on the rocks please." I heard a familar voice say.
"One scotch on the rocks coming right up" i said instinctively

I poured the man his drink and handed it to him. I looked up and noticed it was that guy i saw at the chemist.

"Rough day huh?" I said trying to make conversation

He took a swig of his drink.

"You have no idea." He replied as he looked up at me.
"Lara? You work here?"

I nodded and i served him more drinks and got to know him better. I found out he is a retired  treasure hunter and he's finding it difficult dealing with life. I also discovered he's married and his wife is expecting a baby.

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I finally finished my shift and Nathan was still drinking. I can't leave him here. So i made a strange decision. I took him home with me. Only so he sobers up. I cant imagine what his wife would think if he went home drunk then again him going home with another woman isnt the best choice. But im not going to sleep with him.

We arrived at mine and Sam's apartment, luckily she was alseep so she couldnt question me. I led Nathan to my bedroom. No kinky stuff happened if you're wondering. I just let him sleep on my bed.

"You're so pretty." Nathan slurred
"Thank you" i nervously replied
"You know if i wasnt married i would kiss you"
"Well you are married. Now go to sleep"
 
He nodded and laid down on my bed. I was just about to leave the room, when i heard footsteps. I turned around to be faced with Nathan.

"I have to urge to kiss you Lara." He whispered

I felt a lump in my throat. I couldn't respond. All of sudden i felt his lips brush against mine. I found myself kissing back. One thing led to another and we both ended up on my bed tearing each others clothes off.

I'm going to regret this. I didn't want this to happen or did i secretly want it. No Lara he's a married man. But that didn't stop me.