Staying Strong (Sequel to The Two of Us)

Chapter 25

~two weeks later~

*Y/N's Pov*

Noah was taking a nap and I just finished cleaning the kitchen. I looked down at my hand and i just can't help but smile looking at this beautiful engagement ring.
A sign of the great love Nate and I share. I exhaled and looked around our little apartment it was perfect for the three of us but I can't help but make up scenarios in my head about Nate saying he wanted to move into a house and raising our children.
Everything's gonna be perfect.

We're gonna enjoy being engaged for a while and not rush into any wedding plans for now but im excited. Nina and my friend Becca are gonna help me out with my wedding dress and i might already have a theme in mind.

I really need to start doing something though. I want to feel useful. I made my way to the couch and laid comfortably reaching for my computer.
Los Angeles Community College i googled. I mean i can start taking some general courses, online obviously, and see where it goes from there.
My phone rang and I quickly answered after seeing my fiancés contact picture pop up.

"Hey babe. How's work?" I asked.
"Hey. I'm good just here in the office things are running smoothly. I'm giving my dad some space right now so he could get used to the lunch atmosphere again you know."
"Well that's good. I'm so glad it's all working out and you know you'll probably become more popular now that the restaurants more family friendly." I smiled to myself.
"Yeah im sure it will...i miss you." He said.
"Nate you see me everyday. How could you possibly miss me?"
"Cuz' i love being by your side and im not there right now."
"Haha oh wow."
"How's Noah?"
"He's good. I just set him down for a nap and I'm gonna take him for a stroll in the park later so we can get some fresh air."

"Hey Nate, we need you on the main floor. This customers card isn't working." I heard someone's voice in the background say.
"Alright i'll be right there. Hey babe i gotta go." Nate said.
"Okay honey. Good luck. See you later."
"Love you."
"Love you too."

*Nate's Pov*

Violet came in and told me there was a problem with a customers card so i came over to see what i could do.

"Thomas?"  I said recognizing the man.
"Nate how are you?" He asked pulling me in for a hug. "You weren't around so i asked your waitress to make up that card thing to get you out of the office."
"So Thomas how's the school going?" My dad asked.

Thomas was the principal at the school my mom worked at...before the accident.

*Violets Pov*

I took this chance that Nate was distracted to sneak into his office. I noticed he left his phone there to my advantage. I mean i've asked for his number before just in case we need him here at the restaurant but he said it was 'unnecessary' and 'unprofessional' and that Nina would call if they needed anything ugh.

Anyways i need it for emergencies like i mean what if the restaurant is burning down and Nina is in trouble or something who's gonna contact him then. This is strictly professional.
I grabbed his phone and gave myself a call.
I saved my number.

Violet😻

I deleted the call from his phone just in case, so he wont notice. I saved myself on his phone then saved him as a contact on mine.

Babyboy♥️

I quickly and quietly made my way out of the office. Nate was still talking to his friend so i went back to work.

...

*Nate's Pov*

It was a pretty chill day today at the restaurant. I'm glad things are semi going back to the way they were. Man im hungry though.
After work i went to the gym now I can't wait to get home to my family. I smiled to myself thinking about what the future holds.

"You're getting so big aren't ya?" I heard Y/N's voice as i was opening the door to our apartment.
"Hey gorgeous how are you guys?" I asked walking in and my beautiful fiancé was on the couch with our son.
"Hey. There's chicken Alfredo pasta on the stove if your hungry babe."
She said.
"Yum" I said as I walked up and planted a big kiss on her cheek.
"Eew Nate haha you're all sweaty."
"I know. I'm gonna go and take a shower."
"Alright."

*Y/N's Pov*

I finished burping Noah and rocked him to sleep on his crib.
God im so tired. Raising a baby is a lot of work but i love being a mom. I'm so glad Noah isn't an excessively crying baby.
I yawned walking out of the nursery.

I was getting a cup of water when i heard buzzing on the counter.
It was Nate's phone.
I ignored it but then it buzzed again. And again.
Why would someone be sending so many messages. Maybe it was important.

I grabbed it and immediately my heart stopped. The grip on my water loosened and spilled all over.

"Babe what's wrong?" I heard Nate's voice ask.

How could he do this to me?
I looked up at him i can't even look at his face. He walked closer to me and i backed away.
"What's going on?" He asked.
"Get away from me!! Don't touch me!" I yelled. I threw his phone at him and ran to lock myself in our room.
I heard him run after me and he knocked on the door.
"Y/N tell me what's wrong?!"
"You already know what you did! Get the fuck out of my life Nate! I hate you!"
"Don't say that Y/N! You love me and i love you! Whats going on? Please tell me." He pleaded.

He kept repeating to let him in, that he loved me and we needed to talk but I can't even look at him right now.
He stopped after a couple minutes but i could still hear his heavy breathing through the door.

"What the fuck?!? Dammit!!"
I heard him yell in frustration. I heard movement and the door slam but i was too weak to move.