WHAT DID I DO TO YOUR HEART

II: The Show

"Mr. Jonas, how lovely to see you there," Eric Anderson, the president of Nick's company announced as Nick made his way into the theatre where the private party was being held. "Nice to see you too, sir," Nick replied politely. Eric looked around and frowned. "Where's your lovely wife? I haven't seen her around?"

"Miley's still in L.A. She's busy working. Besides, I don't think she'd be interested in this," Nick laughed. Eric nodded his head in understanding. "Ooh, that reminds me. We got you a new partner." Nick raised his eyebrows. A new partner? What for?

"Alicia, darling, come here please," Eric called. Soon enough, there was a flawless beauty standing before him. Nick couldn't keep his eyes off of her. "Nick, this is Alicia, my daughter. Alicia, this is Nick, your new partner."

He definitely didn't mind he got a partner now. Especially one that looked like her. Her short brown hair fell down her shoulders, her beautiful big eyes shined with happiness and her smile was out of this world. She was stunning. More than stunning.

Alicia blushed at his obvious staring. Eric smiled, feeling the immediate chemistry between the two, and left. "Hi," Alicia said quietly, blushing like crazy. This brought Nick back to Earth and he smiled back at her. "Hello," he replied.

"So you're my new partner, huh?" She questioned. Nick just nodded. He was still under her spell. He couldn't get out even if he wanted to.

"I-I guess so," Nick stuttered. He couldn't understand what was going on. He hadn't acted like this since… since he met Miley. Miley! His eyes widen at the thought of his beautiful, lonely wife who must have been missing him like crazy while he was here, flirting shamelessly with his new partner. He suddenly felt very ashamed of his actions and tried to collect himself.

"Well, it's really nice to meet you. I'm sure we'll make a great team," Alicia said with a wink.

She moved her hands to fix her dress, accidentally exposing more of her cleavage. Nick gulped. He forced himself to look away, for Miley's sake. He's not a cheater. He's never been one. He can't do this to her.

"You can look, you know," Alicia told him as she moved closer. Nick shook his head nervously. "I-I can't."

"Why not?" She asked, surprised. "I'm married," he said, unknowingly staring at her chest. "Happily married," he added.

"Ah," Alicia said, covering up her chest. Nick took a deep breath and looked down at his pants. "Calm down, boy," he said quietly. "What did you say?"

"N-nothing. Listen… It was nice meeting you but… I've got to go."

"I have a bad feeling about this trip, Tay," Miley confessed as she started eating another muffin. Taylor gave her a sympathetic look. "It's going to be fine, Miles. Nick loves you. Remember that."

Miley sighed, dropping the muffin onto the table. "I know he does but… he's a guy, Tay." Taylor raised her eyebrows at her best friend. "Miley, do you trust Nick?" Miley didn't say anything for a couple of minutes. She loved him, she truly did. And she trusted him…or so she thought.

"I thought I do… I used to. I just…got a really bad feeling about this, Tay."

"Look, why don't you just call him?"

"Call him?" Miley asked, surprised at Taylor's suggestion. "Yeah."

"Like, right now?"

"Miley."

"Okay, okay…give me the phone."

Taylor handed her the phone and Miley dialed the familiar number. After a few rings, she finally heard someone pick up.

"Hello," Miley smiled at the familiar sound of his voice. "Hii," she greeted him cheerfully. "Miles," he suddenly sounded a lot happier. "How are you, darling?"

"Missing you," she admitted. "Oh Mi…I'll be back before you know it. Two more days, beautiful."

"I know but…just a day without you seems to hold on forever. Two more forevers….are not easy to handle."

"Mi…" Nick sighed, feeling guilty about something. "Yes?"

"I need to tell you something."

Miley's heart started beating louder and louder. She felt like it was about to explode.

She knew something must have been very, very wrong.

"So…we were at this party and my boss introduced me to my new partner and… Miley, I didn't mean to! I…kinda...flirted with her," Nick confessed. "Oh…" was the only thing Miley said in reply.

"Mile?"

"Huh?"

"Are you still here?"

"Yeah, sorry… I'm just…shocked. Why Nick, why?" She asked, her voice shaking. She had never thought he would be the one to flirt with some random slut. Don't ask how, but she had a bad feeling about this person. Like this person would do anything to get what she wants.

"Am I not good enough for you?" She wondered after she didn't hear his answer. Nick's heart broke when he heard her asking that. "No, of course not, Miles! I love you with all of my heart, you know that. Nothing more than that happened, baby, I swear. I managed to control myself."

Still, that wasn't a consolation to Miley. It actually made her feel even worse. He managed to control himself? She suddenly started sobbing, her heart aching more and more with each sob. "Nick…just…go fuck her. I know you want to."

And with that, Miley hung up.

Nick felt bad. In fact, not only did he feel bad, he also felt like he didn't deserve her. He totally screwed up. No, he didn't sleep with Alicia, but Miley knew he wanted to. And that's what hurt. Both him and her. Sometimes, not doing anything hurts a lot more than actually doing it.

He didn't know what to do. Should he just go to Alicia's room, do it with her and then return home like nothing happened? That would be extremely awkward, considering he had to work with her from now on. More importantly, there was a high chance Miley would find it and be hurt. Then again, Miley did tell him to go sleep with Alicia. But maybe that was just her overreacting.

Nick groaned, putting his head in his hands. Sometimes he wished life would give him some answers. Just throw it at him. He practically did cheat on her…. So why not finish it?

No, he's not going to give in. Not a chance. There's something else that can help him in getting rid of his horniness.

He went over to his suitcase, rammed through his clothes until he found the item he was looking for. He stripped off his clothes and went to his bed. He placed the item on the night table that stood right next to his bed and turned around to face it. He took off his boxers until he was completely naked and brought his hand to his most prized possession.

"Oh Miley!" Nick let out a huge moan a few minutes later as he came to an earth shattering end.

He took her picture from the night table and brought it close to his chest. "I love you, Miley," he murmured before closing his eyes and drifting off to sleep.

AN: Lousy chapter, I know. Let's try 12 reviews for the next one? : ) Happy New Year everyone! Hope you all have much more fun in 2011 than in 'year of no fear'.