Finally we have Chapter 3 :)! It took me a bit longer then I thought. I hope you like it. I would be very grateful for some Feedback! THANKS!
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After the cold shower he wasn`t better at all. He wanted to make a plan for later, but his thoughts were still with Helen Magnus. Bloody woman! Why has she so much power over him? So much influence on his Feelings? He had no idea how to look her in the eyes tomorrow, without blushing. Over and over again he had the picture of her in this tiny nightgown in his head. She must have noticed how he feels about her, his physical reactions were so not to overlook. When he thought about his bad self-control, he would prefer to disappear into the next mouse hole, even retroactively. Tomorrow will be a pain in the arse. Magnus and Abby, how should he survive that?
When he arrived at her office fort the team-meeting, everyone was already there. Kate, Henry, Biggy and of course Magnus. He was too late on purpose, so he don`t need to be alone with her. He wasn`t ready for that right now. She, of course, looked fantastic as always. No sign of a sleepless night. He, however, hadn`t looked in the mirror this morning, because he knew he was pale and had beautiful dark circles under his eyes.
"Hey guys, did you miss me?" He jokingly called into the room and then a big tumult started.
Kate almost tossed him down as she hugged him. "Good that you`re back with us Will!"
"Dude, good to see you." Was Henry's comment, as he gave him a friendly pat on the shoulder. Since he had already seen Biggy, he remained in the background just standing next to Magnus and grunted disapprovingly to himself. Magnus watched the joking and the teasing for a few minutes with a smile on her lips and then said: "Ok, enough for now! Let him alive, we still need him. After all, you whined about, that you have to do the two o`clock feeding so often. Now you have two more helping hands again. Also I would like to allocate the duties first and then you can exchange with each other." Still smiling, but determinant, she ended the tumult and all sitting on the comfortable sitting area.
The duties were distributed quickly and compulsorily they had to go back to work. Just Will got some time to get used to all this. When everyone was already gone, Magnus stopped him and ask: "Will, do you want to make the tour now or later?"
He answered a little bit ashamed: "Ahm, I would prefer later. I would like to clarify the thing with Abby first. I guess I couldn`t concentrate before anyway."
Magnus looked at him understandingly and told him, that he can come, whenever he is ready for it.
With no word and with no reaction, she let him know, whatever she thought about last night, or that even anything did happen last night. It was like nothing happened at all. So he`d gone to his room, made himself presentable and left underground.
He didn`t take the car to get to Abby, so he would have some time to think. The walk was good for him and his head was, when he arrived at Abby's apartment, a bit more freely. He knew that this was her day off and hoped she was at home. When he ringed the bell, he was really nervous. His hands were sweaty and all the words he sorted in his head were forgotten. This could just end in a disaster.
"Yes, who is there?" Abby's always happy and friendly sounded voice came from the intercom.
"It`s me, can I come in?" answered Will a bit uncomfortable and with a bit of hope that she has not time right now.
"Will? Of course, come in!" He could almost hear her beam with joy. He felt even worse, with what he was going to reveal now. He don`t want to hurt her, but he also couldn`t stay with her.
In front of her door, he closed his eyes and took a deep breath. He needed to get this done now and then he would find out if there is something between him and Magnus, or if he just imagining it.
"Do you want to stay there, or do you want to come in? What a nice surprise! I haven`t expected you. Have you got time the whole day? And what's up with the rumors of your Resignation? What`s up? You look contritely. Are you all right? Do you want something to drink? Don`t you feel well? Sit down please." She directly started babbling merrily, without periods and commas.
"No thank you, I don`t want to drink anything, but sitting down sounds good." He walked to the couch, sat down and took again a deep breath. "First of all, yes I have quit my job. I will find something better to do for me." While he said that he couldn´t look her in the eyes. He was staring at his hands, but noticed that she sat next to him. He continued talking without pause.
"I have the feeling that I need to change my whole live. That's what I`m here for. I`m sorry Abby, I know this is a surprise for you and I don`t want to hurt you, but also I don`t want to lie to you. What I want to say is, I want to break up with you." Now he looked her in the eyes for the first time, since he started and was shocked. He saw anger and sadness. He knew that he had hurt her and he was kind of prepared for tears. But why was she angry? When she didn`t say something, he asked: "Please Abby, say something."
"What shall I say? You made all the decisions by yourself already. It doesn`t sound like, as if my opinion could change anything. If you think that I´m not the one you need, but the shadow of a dead woman, then it`s you problem." He looked at her aghast. "Don`t look that surprised. I know you've always had a soft spot for her and as long as she was alive, I could handle it. Since she is dead and the Sanctuary has gone up in flames, you have changed. You barely speak with me, you don`t touch me and you`re busy with yourself and your thoughts. I thought that all this goes by, when the grief has subsided a bit. But it looks like you see things differently. Please, Will, be honest with me. Was there ever anything between you and Magnus?" See looked at him sadly.
Does she think he has cheated on her? He had not! Well not really. He always had feelings for Magnus, but had successfully displaced them. He had never thought about it further, because he never thought he would have a chance with her. And now? Did that changed? Does he have a Chance? He don`t know now, but he will find out soon! Hopefully…
"Of course not! I would never cheat on you. I just have the feeling that I can`t give you anymore what you deserve. I´m so sorry that it wasn`t easy with me the last time, but the whole thing with the Sanctuary and Magnus has changed my live completely. I just can`t continue as before." He was really sorry , but she wasn`t the right woman for him. If his Mrs. Right wants him at all was a total different question.
"Then I guess it is better you go now. I think everything is said." She seemed uncaring, but he knew that that was just a facade. He stood up wordless and walked to the door. He wanted to say something, but when she not even looking at him, he just walked away.
Back on the street he was sad and relieved at the same time. The fresh air felt good. It was spring, but still a bit chilly. He didn`t recognize that at all. He tried to bring his thoughts in a right order and did not even notice when it began to rain. Not until he was back at the Sanctuary, he recognized that he was soaked to the bone. He had now the urge to see Magnus, he always felt better with her in his presence. He could use some cheering up badly, even if it was only an amicable one. The main thing is, it comes from her. But first, he had to willy-nilly into his room and put on some dry clothings, because he wouldn`t want her to see him like this. He must look pitifully.
On the way to his room he met no one. That didn`t even surprised him, as it was around lunch time and probably everyone was working eagerly. In his room, he directly started to undress himself form the wet clothes. The feed und his upper body were already naked and his pants open, when there was a knock at the door. He was irritated, but said: "Come in."
The door opened carefully and Magnus came into the view. She examined him from head to toe and paused for a moment longer than necessary on his well-toned stomach muscles. He had done a lot of sports, so he got distracted from thinking too much. It had helped him to not going crazy with grief. Right now he was very happy about that, because it looks like she enjoys the view.
"I´m sorry Will, I don`t wanted to disturb you, but when I heard you`re back, I wanted to know if you join us for lunch." "Gladly, I just liked to put something dry on first." He smiled and visibly enjoyed her looks. She must have noticed, because she smiled her 'you cheeky monkey` smile and said: "Hurry up and meet me in my office when you`re ready." With one last enjoyable glance, she left the room and closed the door. His grinned like a Cheshire Cat. That was a good turn for the day. Let's see where he can lead this into. In his thoughts he made plans to get her out of reserve. He so want this bloody woman and better sooner than later!
That`s it for now! Please give me some Feedback! *puppy eyes* I promise to hurry with the next Update. I got a bit carried away with the Abby thingy, so next Chapter will be just between Will and Helen. Promise! Hanna xoxo