Something Gained

Chapter 5

Damon stuck around for a while and talked with me, and by a while I mean over an hour. He said he didnt have anything else to do so we just got to know each other.

I told him about how Tanner and I met, about how we ended up dating, I even told him about the issues we've been having lately. I don't know why I mentioned it but I felt like I needed another opinion besides my best friend, who no matter how much she says she won't be biased, always is biased.

"well, honestly im surprised you tied him down, I always knew him to be a player. He would always text me about various girls that he was into"

without noticing my head jolted back at what he said

"oh" was all that came out

"I mean I don't think he's like that now..." he scratched the back of his neck "I mean like back in high school"

"oh?" my tone changed a bit, I literally just told him that we started dating in high school..so  he just dug himself deeper 

"I mean I dont think you were together at that time" he cleared his throat, obviously finding himself in a corner

"well he's been distant lately, I can't help but feel like its my fault you know?" I cupped my cheek in my hand, leaning onto the counter

"I see where you're coming from, but don't blame yourself. He's a lucky guy to have you beside him" I could feel my cheeks turning red, I haven't blushed in what feels like months

"aghemm" Drew cleared his throat, making me look over at the time and realizing its already 4:50 

"Oh wow, its closing time for us" I jolted up in excitement "thank you for helping me pass the time" I smiled at him as I began to shut down my browsers

"It was a pleasure to keep a beautiful girl company" he bowed and winked at me as he grabbed his things and made his way to the door. He stopped halfway through the door and looked back at me over his shoulder "Bye Rachel" 

I waved goodbye as he closed the door behind him

Did it get hot in here?

"Tanner??" I called out as I walked into the house

No response 

I was expecting him to be home by now, I mean its 6:00 pm. I pulled out my phone and decided to sent him a text before i got dinner started 

Where are you babe?

I walked into the kitchen and started pulling out ingredients to make Lasagna, I have been wanting some lasagna for a while now. 

As I began putting the lasagna together my phone dinged, it was Tanner

At the gym, ill be home soon

My gut was giving me a weird feeling but I couldn't tell if it was guilt from the butterflies I was getting with Damon. I mean I haven't felt those since Tanner and I first got married. 

Being the paranoid person I am checked to see if his location was on, that way I can ease my mind. 

Its off

Alisha has been getting to me, Ive never been one to doubt Tanner or question his honesty, but the talks Alisha and I have been having have brought up a few questions. 

I brushed it off and continued making the lasagna, applying each layer carefully so that not only will it tase good, it'll look good too. I popped the lasagna in the oven, set the timer and went into the bedroom to change into comfortable clothes. I was going to stay in this outfit until Tanner came home to see what he thought of it but decided against it.