Chapter 10
Natalie woke up to the ringing of her cell phone. "Hello." She said half asleep.
"Hey, Natalie I woke up this morning and you were gone. Did I do something wrong? Was it too fast for us to be in the same bed." Monk asked Natalie sounding concerned.
"No, baby not at all. I had to get home to make sure Julie got to school. I actually wanted to thank you for letting me sleep in your bed with you last night. I missed you last night when I got home." Natalie said as she sat up and stretched.
"Natalie, you can sleep in my bed anytime you want. I missed you too this morning when I woke up. I was expecting you to still be there." Monk said sounding like a sad puppy, which made Natalie want to hold him.
"Well let me get Julie to school and I'll be right over, I promise. I love you." she said hoping and knowing that she would hear the same words from him.
"I love you too, Natalie." he said before he hung up the phone.
Natalie yelled at Julie's room for her to get dressed. After about the fourth call Julie finally got up and into the shower. About thirty minutes later, Natalie took a shower, brushed her teeth, and put on her makeup. She walked by Julie's door, and saw her watching CSI. "Are you ready?"
Natalie asked her.
"Yeah just a sec." Julie yelled out her door. Natalie walked downstairs and sat on her couch. She leaned back, closed her eyes, and immediately her thoughts went to Monk. She thought about how he actually let her sleep in his bed. She knew that he wouldn't let just anyone lay in his bed, he was very persnickety. She also knew that he was a terrible liar, so he must have meant it when he said he loved her last night.
"Ok, mom I'm ready." Julie said coming down the stairs, forcing Natalie out of her thoughts.
"Ok, let's go. We don't have all day." Natalie said rushing Julie out the door.
"Why are you in such a hurry?" Julie asked.
"I have to get to Adrian's house. I just left last night without letting him know so I wanted to apologize." Natalie said putting on her seatbelt.
"Oh yeah, how are gong to apologize?" Julie said jokingly.
"Did you get your homework done last night?" Natalie asked her, changing the subject.
"Yes." Julie rolled her eyes and looked out the window.
The rest of the car ride was silent until they got to the school. "Well, I hope you and Mr. Monk work everything out." Julie said putting her backpack on.
"I'm sure we will. I'll see you around five, ok." Natalie said.
"Alright, bye."
"Bye." Natalie said as Julie shut the door.