Through The Pain

29 | Second Person

Cat

Nate took us to a steakhouse that surprisingly serves a variety of keto-friendly steaks, salads, and sides that not only I will enjoy but the girls as well. I appreciate internally how considerate he is towards me even if he originally planned this dinner for the girls.

On our way here, I took Alvin's car and I was thankful that Nate didn't oppose it. I just thought that it would feel wrong if I took Nate's car just like Aenid and Faye requested because it was supposed to be a dinner between just me and Alvin.

I sat between Aenid and Faye while Alvin and Nate sat side by side in front of us. Ever since we came I have been noticing Nate's stern look towards me, especially whenever I am interacting with Alvin.

I tried to ignore it by talking with the girls most of the time but I guess I failed because I could still feel his stare and it made me feel uncomfortable.

I introduced the girls to Alvin and Aenid was ecstatic when she found out that Alvin is a doctor. I've always known her dream of becoming a doctor while Faye wanted to help her father with the company.

While waiting for our order, we just talked about the girl's school and once in a while, Aenid will ask Alvin about his job. Throughout, Nate rarely talks and joins our conversation. He is just watching me and I know that in the corner of his eyes, he is also watching Alvin.

"Are you Cat's boyfriend?" Suddenly Aenid asked while I was slicing a steak for Faye. Fortunately, I am not drinking any liquids right now because if I did, I would certainly choke on them. But that doesn't mean that I will not pale and tremble at her question.

I mean, why would she suddenly ask that question? And it is not in the way that she just asks because she wanted to continue the conversation. Her voice shows interest in finding out the answer.

I noticed the men in front of us stiffened before Alvin smiled at Aenid.

"I hope I am," Alvin said, making me curse internally and all the blood from my neck crept up to my face. In the corner of my eyes, I saw Nate's reaction turned darker.

Oh, God! I suddenly felt anxious about what was running in that gorgeous head of his.

But then, why would I become anxious if my boss thinks that I am in a relationship with my doctor? Well, the dark expression on his face is why.

"But, no. I am not," Alvin continued shaking his head, making me sighed. "We are friends," He added, making Aenid grin wide.

"Really?" She asked, her eyes were twinkling.

Why do I suddenly feel that she is up to something?

Alvin nodded.

"So, you wouldn't mind if we wanted Cat to be our Mom?" She said making Nate cough and Alvin paled.

I thought that I was already red as a tomato but her words made me redder if that was possible. Suddenly it becomes hot in here, I am sweating and I am sure as hell that my jaw is already on the floor.

"Aenid," Nate said softly but his eyes were sending her a warning.

Aenid bit her lower lip and lowered her head. I noticed that she fiddled with her hand on her palm. I reached out for her hand and squeezed it. She raised her head to look at me and I smiled at her.

We continued our dinner after we all regained our composure, Aenid avoided the topic of her wanting me to be their Mom or the relationship between me and Alvin.

"So, how was your therapy session?" For the first time tonight, Nate speaks to me. And suddenly I didn't know what to say even though his question was simple.