My Love for Auction (MLFA 1)

MLFA Chapter 19

Chapter Nineteen

I was shocked what Val told me, that night I lied in bed staring at the ceiling while Mitch was sleeping.
This is ridiculous I thought to myself, I needed to go for a walk to clear my head, I gently moved out of the bed not to disturb Mitch, I managed to walk outside without making any noise.

I wandered to a paddock full of horses, I stood watching them, what simple life these horses had, made me envious, to be fed, looked after, nothing to worry about, money, love or stress, I hadn't noticed that I wasn't alone, Val was standing behind me, I was too engrossed staring at the horse's.

"I didn't mean to startle you"
"No" Val was quiet, "Val is everything alright?"
"Yes, I couldn't sleep and seen you walking across the yard, I wondered if you would like to join me for a coffee?" "Yes please?"
Val walked back to the house with me following.

"I want to thank you for not saying anything earlier, it was really crowded and I couldn't talk to you?" "Coffee" "yes please"

she placed a mug of coffee on her dining table where I sat, and pointed at the sugar and milk on the table.
It was silent

"Thank you for the coffee"
I started to put milk in my coffee.
"You know your different to Mitch's other girlfriend's?"

I froze, I didn't want hear about Mitch's past although I was curious, to know how many? Had he proposed to all of them? Was it love every time.
"Looks like your head is about to explode Cole, relax, there's only been a couple of them and none of them were right? One in particular was awkward, hard work, thought she was too good for this place and have Mitch running around her" Val shook her head like she was remembering the scene.

"You on the other hand are, nice, polite, strong, and a good girl, probably too good for him? He's my son but I know he's not perfect and I hope he holds on to you" she smiled
"No one is perfect, but I do have my doubts?" I was deep in thought,
"Will he realize one day, that it's just me and leave me"

"Keep thinking like that, you'll believe it? And my dear, have you seen yourself, you’re a natural beauty none of this fakeness, beautiful inside and out which is rarity" I was not sure how to reply, it was a great compliment but misplaced.

"Let me tell you this, whether or not you love Mitch, he loves "you", if he's told you or not, I can see it, if you do too, then be with him and don't let anyone come in your way or tell you any different"

I just stared at Val.
"Just think about what I have told you" I nod, I sip my coffee not sure how to ask, “and what about earlier, are you going to tell me why you haven't told Mitch?" Val places her mug on the table,

"I can't, call me a coward but I know this will have an impact on him, you see we are really close, more than he was with his father. I don't like talking about this Cole, all you need to know, is that I have advanced cancer and I don't have long"

The room went quiet again, I'm sitting across this strong woman who I feel admiration for, I might not agree that she hasn't told Mitch but I know she has reasons and knows her son. I feel myself well up inside.

"I'm sorry Val" I stretched my arm out to hold Val's.
"I would of like to get to know you better" I had tears rolling down my cheeks.

"Me too, the wedding, to see my grandchildren, Mitch will be a brilliant father, even though he's frightened that he will turn out like his father, but Cole he's not him, he needs to get over that"
I went slightly ridged, I hadn't thought of children before.

"You should get back, Mitch is a light sleeper, it will not be long before he wakes?"
"OK, but I can't convince you to tell Mitch?"
"No, I'm sorry Cole"
I stood up and started to walk out of the kitchen,
"Does anyone else know?"
"Only Bruce and of course you?"
"Can I ask is Bruce more than a friend?" I know I was stepping over the mark but I had to ask.
"Yes, I love him, I have never told Mitch"
"he's stronger than you think? he will not like being kept in the dark"

"I know, just promise me, whatever happens don't let him push you away, or let anyone get between you, be strong for the both of you, and don't give up on him"

"I will try my best"
I walked back to the little house, I started to open the front door and Mitch was standing behind it, looking worried.

"Mitch?" "Are you OK, were have you been?"
"I couldn't sleep, and I needed air, so I walked around the yard and seen the horse's, but there's no need to worry"
"You should of woke me, I would have come with you, I don't like you wandering outside on your own"
He held me in his arms, kissing the top of my head.

I can't help but feel guilty keeping his mom's secret?
"Let's go back to bed" I needed to lie down.

Mitch lifted me in his arms and carried me to the bedroom.
"You do realize I can walk?" "Yes, but I like to hold you"

I was back in London, it was hard to keep Val's secret from Mitch, but it was Val's decision so she had to keep her promise, I would have loved to get to know Val better, life wasn't that kind and being far apart didn't help.
The first week back I done what I told Mitch and gave up the apartment, and stayed with him in the hotel.
A couple of weeks past and Christmas was only a few days, I was working my last day in work, when I had a text off Mitch text saying he was going to a meeting with Blake a distance away and wouldn't return till the next day, I knew he had a big responsibility with his father's business, but I would miss him.

After work I walked to the hotel, I was thinking of going straight back out, a chance to buy some Christmas gifts, but when I opened the door, I could hear the shower running, had Mitch cancelled his meeting, I started to get excited, until a tall blonde woman walks out with a towel wrapped around her.

"Can I ask what are you doing here?"
"I could ask you the same thing?"
"I'm here with Mitch"
"Oh, are you the auction girl? I heard of you, I thought Mitch would have told by now? He always leaves me to do his dirty work, I'm Ali by the way" she smiled at me, I didn't want to trust her, she doesn't come across a nice person, although she was very beautiful compared to me, she was the complete opposite, I started to wonder how Mitch could like Ali and me?

"I don't understand, I thought you and.."

"Were finished, I did turn down his proposal and hurt Mitch, but we always have this way of coming back together. Then there's you, it’s quite tragic really, he was confused, and you see he overheard your boss talking about the setup he had on the night of the auction, Mitch felt sorry for you, poor little virgin and then you were temptation for Mitch to be your first. But that's all you were? The fake proposal, taking you to see his witch of a mother, he kept feeling sorry for you and guilty after sleeping with you. I have been in touch for a while, he stayed with me when he came back from that trip away for your birthday? I'm here now to stay with Mitch, so you can pack and leave and save the humiliation of Mitch telling you"

My heart Shattered, was the auction a set up? And Mitch only ever felt sorry for her, had he slept with Ali while he was still with me, my head was spinning, I could feel tears building up, but I didn't want to show weakness to her, there was only one thing to do and pack and leave them to it, they obviously deserve each other.

I packed as quick as I could, not wanting to be in the hotel any longer, and to think of how much I loved it here with Mitch, it’s no hope Mitch isn't what I thought and I need to get out of here, before I breakdown.
"Do you need cab; I can ask at the desk?" she was sprawled on the bed.

"No, I’m perfectly fine, I will be leaving now, hope you and Mitch have the life you both deserve"
I stormed out with my bags, not knowing what to do or where to go?
I managed to get a taxi outside the hotel and wondered what to do, Mitch made her get rid of her apartment,

how selfish he was? I was thinking Georgina, but her and Blake could be together at her place and it would be embarrassing to walk in with her case's, did they know anyway? I needed time to think, so I asked the driver to take me to a cheap hotel for now, I had to think over my life....