One Week Away

Chapter 12

The next couple of days pass by with a blur. We picked up the Carter account and were busier than ever getting them set up for an easy transition. Christian and I have been working non stop and haven't had much time alone.

I am pulled from my work when my phone starts ringing. I look down and see that Mitchell is calling. "Hey Mitchell. Is everything okay?" "Yes honey everything is fine. Just wanted to let you know that I am going to be heading out of town this weekend. Mr. Smith has invited some of the senior partners down to his cabin to work on his case this weekend." "Oh, How long will you be gone?" "I should be home on Monday but I have to leave tonight so I won't be able to see you before I go. I was just calling to tell you I love you and I will see you when I get back." "What time are you leaving? Do you want me to meet you on my lunch break?" "No babe it is okay. I don't have the time. I have a meeting and need to head home and pack before heading out. I will call you later though when I get there." "Okay I will talk to you later then." "I love you." "Love you too." I replied my voice trailing off.

I hang up and go back to my work. My thoughts were quickly interrupted... "Everything okay?" I look over to Christian who has stopped working and is staring at me from across the room. "Yes, Mitchell is leaving out of town tonight and won't be back until Monday. He has a work thing" He looks at me with sadness before a sly grin comes across his face. "Stay with me this weekend." I smirk back "I can't. I have to take care of Nelly." "Bring her with you. We have tomorrow off anyways and we can spend the weekend together."

"Hmm I don't know Christian. It's risky." He smirks "What is life without a little risk?" I think about if for a few more minutes. "Okay. I will stay with you. I will come over in the morning." "Why not come over tonight?" I roll my eyes and smile up at him. "Okay I will come over tonight" Butterflies invade my stomach.

The rest of the day goes by painfully slow as all I can think about is getting home and heading over to Christian's. Five o'clock finally rolls around and I am so ready to leave this office.

After heading home and packing a weekend bag as well as some food and toys for Nelly I leave to go to Christian's house. I pull up into the driveway and notice a strange car parked out on the street. I grab Nelly's leash, walk up the steps and ring the doorbell. I can't help but feel a little nervous.

Christian opens the door and grabs my bag before leading us inside. He seems a little tense and I start thinking maybe he doesn't want me here. As we move further inside, I hear a woman's voice "Adrianna. Is that you? How are you my dear?" I look up and smile recognizing Christian's mother from the few times she has been to the office. "Mrs. Davis! Hi how are you? I didn't know you were going to be here." I say looking over to Christian. "I didn't either." He blurts out before she has a chance to respond. " She showed up here about 10 minutes after I got home for a surprise dinner visit." She smirks and notices the bag that Christian is setting down on the kitchen island. She glances at me with questioning eyes. "Spending the night Adrianna? Is everything okay with you and Mitchell?"

I nervously glance to Christian before looking to her "Yes he is out of town and we are having some remodeling done so Christian offered to let me and Nelly stay here for the weekend." She smirks and nods her head. "That's my son. Always a gentleman." I smile back "Well I am going to take Nelly outside. Christian, what are we having for dinner?" He glances to his mom "Well mom. Your pick." "Hmm how about we order takeout from the little Italian place down the street? I could go for a nice lasagna." "Adrianna is that okay with you?" He asks. "Yes, Itailian sounds delicious. Will you please order me the Chicken Alfredo with garlic bread." "Yes ba... Be right back." He heads upstairs, taking my bags with him, to retrieve his phone as his mother shoots him a suspicious look.

I take Nelly out and let her run off some energy before we head back inside. Once inside I grab her bowls that I brought with me and pour her some dinner and water.

I see that Christian and his mom are on the couch chatting and I join them sitting next to Christian but far enough apart to not raise suspicions. We continue chatting until the doorbell rings. "I'll get it." Christian stands and answers the door retrieving our meals before asking us to join him at the table. I grab a bottle of wine before sitting down asking the table if they would like some. Christian accepts. "Oh none for me dear. I am not staying the night. Just wanted to see my son for a little bit." "Can I get you some water then?" She smiles "Sure dear. Thank you." I get her water, pour my glass of wine then we all sit and eat dinner.

Mrs. Davis breaks the awkward silence. "So what is going on with you two?" I nearly choke on my food but Christian is calm and collected as if he had been expecting the question all night. "Nothing mom. As we told you Adrianna needed a place to stay this weekend, so I offered her the guest room." "The guest room huh?" She says narrowing her eyes at him. The rest of dinner goes by without interrogation which I am thankful for.

"Well I better get going. It is getting late. Nice to see you again Adrianna." "Nice to see you too Mrs. Davis." Christian stands "I will walk you out mom." He walks his mom out to the car and comes back inside to find me and Nelly cuddled up on the couch. He smiles "Care for some company." I smile back "Of course." We lay there cuddled up on the couch drinking wine and watching TV.

I was so relaxed and happy that I dozed off. I wake up to slobbery kisses and laughing. Opening my eyes to see Nelly is licking my face and Christian is laughing at her antics. I laugh "Sorry I fell asleep." "It's okay. You looked very peaceful I didn't want to disturb you. Let's head to bed." "Okay let me take Nelly out and I will be right up."

We head upstairs and I see that Christian is already laying in bed. I smile and grab my bag to head to the bathroom. Nelly follows me in as I brush my teeth and slip on some comfy pajamas and then make my way over to the bed. I climb under the covers and lean over to kiss Christian goodnight. He pulls me down and presses his lips to mine. The kiss gets heated as he rolls on top of me pressing his hips to mine pinning my lower half to the bed.

A sudden movementbreaks our kiss as Nelly comes crashing onto the bed. I laugh out loud asChristian kisses me one last time before rolling over and pulling me close tohis chest. The three of us cuddle together drifting off to our dreamworlds.