Chloe and Brady walked into the Wesley home and immediately were berated with questions from an infuriated Nancy.
"Where were you Chloe? I was worried sick."
"I spent the night at the Black's penthouse with Brady"
Brady appeared from behind Chloe. "I'm really sorry, Mrs. Wesley. We were watching a movie and we fell asleep. Then this morning Chloe came with me to my doctor's appointment."
Nancy looked sympathetically from Brady to Chloe. She could not help but feel sorry for Brady and her daughter after all they had been through the past few months.
"Fine. But Chloe next time you're not going to be coming home, the least thing you could do is call. So that I'm not going crazy worrying."
"I know. You're right."
"So Brady, how are you feeling?" Nancy put her hand on his shoulder.
She had grown to like Brady. Especially the way he treated Chloe. It was not hard to see that they loved each other and he made Chloe feel good about herself. When Brady was in the hospital, Chloe could barely function without him, so Nancy knew that they were extremely important to each other. She did not want anything bad to happen to Brady because that would probably mean the end of Chloe's new found happiness. She wanted to protect her daughter from all the worlds hurt. Accepting Brady and Chloe's relationship was a step in the right direction.
"I'm feeling a little better. Thank you."
"That's good. Can I get you two something to eat?"
"No we're fine." Chloe said. "Listen. Brady and I are going to go to my room."
Nancy was very apprehensive of her teenage daughter and her older boyfriend going up to her room, but it was the middle of the day and Nancy was right down stairs. She had to learn to start trusting her daughter. If that, meant being a little lenient, then she would comply.
Chloe led Brady up the stairs and into her room.
Brady laid down on the bed. Literally exhausted from not taking care of himself like he should have been. From now on he could not push himself as hard, because it was starting to catch up to him.
Chloe lays down next to him. He takes her hand in his and kisses her fingers and palm. Chloe rolls so she is on her side facing him.
Brady turns his head to look at her.
"What are you thinking?" Chloe asks.
"I'm thinking that I am the luckiest guy in the world. I have the best girlfriend on the whole planet and I love her very much"
"Oh yeah, she sounds perfect, so when do I get to meet her?"
They laugh together. Chloe places a kiss on his lips. Brady closes his eyes because he is so tired. Chloe misinterprets his actions and continues to kiss him.
Brady opens his eyes to see the beauty before him. "Chloe, I'm really tired."
"Oh well then, I'll just have to put you to bed." Chloe giggled, inching closer to him.
"No Chloe, I seriously am tired. Besides you heard the doctor, 'no strenuous activity'."
"Oh, well we'll be quick and I'll do all the work." She said, still thinking Brady was kidding.
"Sorry, doctors orders. Besides you know that the way we ahem..... 'perform' there is nothing quick about it. I can't exert myself just now, but soon I promise. Just be a little more patient and I promise you won't regret it."
As much as he wanted to be with Chloe, his body was too tired to do anything at that point. Besides, he wanted the first time back together since before he got sick to be special.
"Okay, just rest" Chloe laid her head on his chest and listened to him while he fell asleep.
Once he was sleeping, Chloe pulled the blankets from her bed over him. She bent down and kissed his forehead. Watching him for a few minutes before she turned and left the room.
Chloe went down stairs and found Nancy sitting on the couch reading. She plopped down beside her. Nancy looked up from the rim of her reading glasses.
"Where's Brady?"
"He fell asleep upstairs."
"Oh" Said Nancy who promptly went back to reading.
Chloe let out a long breath and melted deeper into the sofa letting out a sigh.
"Chloe honey, is there something you want to talk about?"
"No" she sighed.
"Are you sure?"
"I can't talk about this with my mother."
"Sure you can." Nancy said, putting her book down and removing her glasses. She turned to face Chloe. "What's bothering you sweetheart?"
"It's just that...do you think I'm attractive Nancy?"
"Yes of course, you are beautiful."
"Oh"
"What is this all about?"
"It's just that every time me...god this is so embarrassing"
"Don't be afraid to tell me sweetie. I'm your mother."
"It's just that every time I kiss Brady, he pulls away."
"Oh. And you think it is because of you?"
"Yes. Maybe he doesn't find me attractive anymore. I just don't understand."
Nancy was so happy that Chloe was confiding in her. However, she was not so approving of the subject matter. Nancy knew that they were young and in love, and that sooner or later most teenagers give into their desires. She knew for a fact that Chloe and Brady had been intimate together. She had found Chloe's diary while cleaning her room, and confronted her about it. After a long screaming match, there was really nothing Nancy could do to prevent her daughter from having sex, but not from lack of trying. So unwillingly she accepted that her daughter had a sex life.
"I'm sure that's not it Chloe. He's been through a lot. He just needs a little time to get back to his old self."
"I guess."
"Maybe you should talk to him about it." Nancy offered.
"I've tried. I just don't know what to say." Chloe leaned her head on Nancy's shoulder.
Nancy had to try to fight back the tears that were forming. She was truly touched at the moment she was sharing with her own flesh and blood.
To be continued.......
