Chapter 4

Minutes felt like years and my body became weaker and weaker as the minutes came by. My life was fine two years ago... I had no worries. I lived by myself/ Alone with no stress and I didn't feel the need to change anything about that. Why did this happen? What did i do for this to happen? Who did I cross for this to happen?

Suddenly it hit me like a smack in the face by a hand. How long has he had Brittney's number? Did she set us up to meet? All these thoughts came popping up almost liek the annoying pop ups that happen when your using the computer and you just want to get to one website. You can't.

"Grace! Open the door please!" Mark's voice rang out loud enough for me to hear him from behind the door. My boss is one the best ones I have ever really worked for.

I slowly got up from the floor and unlocked the door. My ears heard a soft click come from the door. The door slowly opens and my boss only pops in his head. He might be scared I might throw something at him. Now to him, I wouldn't. Dave maybe.

"Take the rest of the day off and the weekend. Call me sunday night and let me know if you need to transfer." My boss said softly.

My eye stared at him for a second. I'm truely blessed to have a good boss to work for. He's been completely understanding and doesn't feel the need to get in other people's personal lifes. Well, unless he needed to be. That's a man. Too bad, he's married. His wife is one lucky lady.

"Thank you." I said soflty wiping the tears from my cheeks quickly.

"Enjoy your time off and relax." He said smiling and disappearing quickly from the door crack.

I took a deep breath and griped the bathroom door handle soft. My hand moved the handle down and opened the door slowly. My heart beat quickly in fear that Dave may be in the lobby waiting for me to come out of the bathroom. I know him llike the back of hand. He won't stop until he gets peace between us. I can understand that, but I would also give him space if it was reversed between us. He broke my trsut and that's something I can't forgive right now.

I haven't been the same since I found out that he cheated on me and that the girl was wanting him to leave me for her. Dave wouldn't leave me for anything in the world and that's so rare these days! I admire him for that. It's like getting attached to a car and then one day you get in an accident. You HAVE to let go. Even though, you dont want to. You really don't have a choice at times in life.

My legs moved toward the front door quickly and moved toward my mustang. You would think that I would have gotten rid of my car, but I don't want to get rid of a good car. I wonder if that makes me selfish? I'm not that type of person, but if it beats having a car payment that is great. Life.

My phone ringing brokeme from my train of thought as I unlocked my car and got in quickly. I locked the doors, before checkking on my phone.

It was...My best friend Brittney.

I don't wanna talk to her. I have plenty to say to her, but it would be very rude. So i decided to just turn my phone off and go home. A long nap seemed like a perfect idea right now. I've had enough drama for today, but that doesn't mean he won't be back tomorrow. Stress creeped into me. Fear did too. How long will he keep this going? Until I forgive him? Apart of me wanted to forgive him, wanted to make peace. The other half couldn't. The feeling of having him think things are ok between us.

I shook my head and turned on my car. My foot went to press down on the break and my hand went to the gear to shift it down in reverse and pull out of my parking spot. Then i shifted my car in drive pulling forward out of the parking lot and out onto the highway. The nice cold air helped cool my nerves a little. I just need a long two week vacation. I think. I'd be pacing back and forth until I got to go back to work. I can't be without work.

A car coming in behind me shift my eyes to my rearview mirror. A black suv came in behind me quickly leaving little space between us. My heart quickly began to race and my forehead started to sweat. The car maybe just going my way.

I kept repeating that line until I got off the interstate and onto my exit. Only the black car followed me off the exit too and got in the same lane that i did. This doesn't feel right to me. A bad feeling came in my stomach and something whispered to me that I needed to make myself lose this mysterious black suv and fast.

As soon as the light switched to green, I floored my car and started to swerve in and out of traffic. I know this is dangerous, but right now I'd rather risk my life this way then, getting kidnapped and possibly tortured to death.

After a few minutes, I stayed in the right line. My house is just five minutes away thank goodness. I watched my rearview every other second. The view seemed clear from behind, but I can't seem to shake a odd feeling going on. Maybe I'm just overthinking things.

I turned slowly into my driveway and got out of my car. I put the alarm on quickly and ran for my side door. My body moved into the house quickly and locked all the locks around the house. I jsut wanna be safe. A nice shower seems nice right about now and then a long nap. I moved forward to my bedroom throwing my things on the bed and changing out of clothes quickly. I grabbed my robe slowly and went in the bathroom.

As the warm water sprayed my skin, my thoughts began to wonder back to mine and Dave's conversation earlier. I was mean. I'm not usually that way, but How am I suppose to be? Nice. Let him think that it's ok for him to cheat and get by with it. It's never ok to cheat on someone. If your unhappy then try to fix what's broken or leave. Simple. Not to everyone though.

My brain finally stoppped thinking when I finished my shower and dried off. I put on my pjs and went to lay down on the bed. My eyes closed softly and I drifted off to sleep.

Knock, Knock. Knock.

My ears heard loudly making my eyes open and my body stretch quickly. ugh. Who can here at my house. Time felt like it was late. Like really late. I should check the time, my eyes shifted over to the clock beside my bed. 10:30. Dang Ive been asleep for a long while. Great, I'll have my sleep schedule all messed up. Not to mention, how my body is aching right now. This person better have a very good reason for this.

Knock! Knock! Knock!

"I'm coming! Hold on! Geez, don't beat my door off!" I said rudely.

I opened the door half asleep and half awake. A tired expression and a messy hairbun. Sounds like me. My eyes grew in shock and my breathing stopped for a second when I saw who it was. Everything from earlier began to piece together now. The black suv following me and Brittney calling me, before I left work.

Dave was standing in front of me. Wearing a black and purple suit. His black suv parked behind my car. The sparkle in his eyes came back and a sweet smile formed on his lips. This man can be intoxicating at times.

"How's the car doing?" He asked still smiling at me.

"The car's fine. What do you want? I said crossing my arms over my chest and giving him my pissed off face. He should know that when I give him that look I'm not playing and he needs to get right to the point.

""I'm just pointing out that if the car need's any work done on it. Let me know please and I'll take care of it." He said softly.

"I can handle the maintence on my car thank you. What is that you want and why did you follow me here?"

"Why do you insist on being rude?!"

"This is the new me! Bitter! And because you cheated on me, don't you think that I've every right to be upset with you! I would think!" I said staring at him with so much angry in my eyes that If I had a stressball, It would't have done any good right now.

"I came here to talk please." He said gently to me.

Suddenly, rain began to pour very badly behind him. Cars on my street were going extra slow and had their wipers on full blast. The rain is bad that People still can't see. I didn't think it was suppose to rain today. Usually, I try to check the weather everyday.

"Come on in here, before you get soaked really bad." I said yanking at his arm quickly and moving aside for him to come.

He came quickly putting his hands in his front pockets and looking around my living room. When I looked at his face, he seemed surprised at how pictures I have of family, friends, and a few of us.

"Do you want a water or coke?" I asked moving toward the kitchen and flipping on the liviing room light as I went by the switch.

"A water please." He said still looking around.

I walked into the kitchen slowly and flipped the switch on softly, before, going over to the fridge and opening the door. My hand grabbed two waters and then I shut the door softly.

I went back to the living room and handed him a water as I walked past him again. I sat down with my legs crossed under me and watched him for a few minutes. His eyes were staring at king's island picture we took in front of the eiffel tower that almost looked like the one in Paris, France. We were in a nice lip lock. You can see the love between us . I think you can now.

"We were so happy back then." I said moving off the couch and standing now.

"Til i messed up everything." He said sadly and moving his eyes down to my floor.

"You can stay here tonight because the storm doesn't seem to be letting up anytime soon." I said moving over to my closet in the living room.

I grabbed some extra pillows and a blanket, before, moving over to him. I handed him the stuff and waved for him to follow me to my extra room for guests. You never know whats going to happen and people may need somewhere to stay. I opened the door to the extra room and let him walk in front of me.

"If you need to use the shower or bathroom its the middle door between my room and this room. Make yourself at home. I'm gonna go lay back down, I'm not feeling well. Night." I said closing the door behind me and moving toward my room. My heart skipped so many beats. I can feel my excitement rising as the moments went by. Stop that! I screamed at myself as I reached my room and feel onto my bed. It's jsut for a night. You'll be fine. This doesn't change anything though.

I closed my eyes and listened to the silence around me. A small part of me wanted the storm to continue forever, so that maybe we can fix this and be together again. So we can be happy again. How do we get past this? To move forward? I wonder if he still talks to that girl? Stop! I settled my mind and drifted off to sleep.

Sorry for the very late chapter guys! I've been busy with working, school, and wedding planning!