My ex-husband's nightmare - Chapter 36: Chapter 36

Mason
“We've been together for over four years now. It won't be wrong if I actually get one from you. Or don't you plan to even put a ring on my finger?”
No, please, not now.
Tears began to form in the side of her eyes. I shouldn't have started yelling first.
I was silent, “you aren't even going to respond to that?”
“Can we talk about this some other time? I'm really tired right now.”
“Of course. Just like always, you'll run from this conversation.”
I wanted to tell her I was not running, but I didn't because she was right.
“You know what?” She stood, “I'll just leave. It was a mistake to come.” I caught her hand as she was about to walk away.
She turned to look at me, not intending to pull her hand away from my hold, “Stay.” I swallowed.
It would be a hassle to start from all over, plus I still needed her father's support for the contract. “I want you to stay,” I said.
I can't start all over again by trying to win her back. It's exhausting. “I'm sorry for raising my voice. I'm just… tired.”
She smiled.
She sat and held my face in hers, “I know. And I'm sorry I did the same. I should have understood better.” She moved closer and placed a kiss on my lips.
She stood. I watched her walk to the refrigerator, “I'll get you juice. Something sweet should calm you.” As she pulled out the drink from the fridge, I looked away.
I suddenly felt guilty.
What I was doing to her was wrong.
She is a nice sweet girl. She deserved better. She deserves someone that would love her. And I'm afraid that isn't me.
As she walked back towards me, her smile never flattered.
I don't want juice. But I didn't want to turn her down, so I drank it. She watched me.
I placed the glass on the table.
“It's not as if I want to pressure you about the engagement. I don't like talking about it either. We don't need an engagement or wedding to prove our love,” she paused. I tugged on my tie. Taking it off.
“But there is pressure from others, questions from family and friends. After all, we've been together for long.”
I nodded. Feeling hot. Something stirred within me.
She went on and on, but I couldn't hear any words. Her lips moved.
Sweat formed at the back of my head.
Why was everywhere suddenly so hot? She passed her tongue over her lower lips.
Has she always been this damn attractive? I want to kiss her. She did it again, and my dick hardened.
“Hey? Are you here with me?” Her voice jotted me out of my reverie.
I leaned forward and, without a word, covered her lips.
I kissed her more passionately than I ever have, and she returned it with the same intensity. Her hand moved over my body, my chest, and my hands.
She got on my lap, wrapping her hands around my neck while grinding herself on me.
My hand moved under her shirt. Her moans drove me insane.
Everything happened so fast. Before long, she was naked under me, moaning and screaming my name.
Lydia’s point of view
I called my assistant immediately. I stepped out of the gate. She drove down in twenty minutes.
I stepped in, and she drove off.
I had missed ten calls from my mom.
“Is my mom with Liam and Melanie?” I asked.
Mia had her hand on the steering wheel. I sat in the back passenger seat. “No.”
“Did they leave?” I was sure I saw them. I remember vividly how I had turned away so they wouldn't get a glimpse of me in Mason's car although my attempt was useless since the car was tinted.
“Liam and Melanie are in your office with their nanny. As for Mrs. Gloria, she hasn't been to the office today.”
Oh!
How did I forget?
Mom was probably with Victoria. I wonder what they are up to. Was she still shopping with them?
She had gotten a new phone. She handed her other phone to the nanny, telling her to call me with it if need be.
I must have imagined Mom's voice at that time.
I flung my head to the back. I let out a tired sigh.
It felt almost surreal that I had gone with Mason. I closed my eyes.
“The deal with the Farrows went well. Why aren't you happy?” She asked.
“We aren't sure who'd get the contract yet, Mia. Isn't it too early to celebrate?” I asked.
She smacked her lips together loudly, something she did often when she was happy and confident.
“I am confident that we'll get it. Besides, we have more investors than any of your competitors, including Mr. Woods.” She stated firmly.
I smiled despite myself.
She must have seen me through the rearview mirror because she said, “Your smile proves that your worries are for nothing. We both know this is already a done deal.”
With an assistant like Mia, it was hard to be discouraged.
Opening my eyes, I looked out of the glass through the dark window. Watching as our car sped past others.
I sat straight, pushing the thoughts of Mason out of my head.
“You are right, the deal is ours.” I made a mental note to celebrate with her once the deal was sealed successfully.
When I got to the office, Liam and Melanie came running towards me. I crouched to meet their height. They threw their hands around my shoulder.
I stood, lifting them.
“My babies.” I spun around.
Their squeals were like music to my ear.
“How have my prince and princess been?” I asked. They covered my middle finger with their small hand.
“Fine, although Mrs Naomi refused to give us any chocolate no matter how badly we begged her,” Melanie said in an accusatory tone.
Looking around to see if Mrs. Naomi was in sight.
“But she gave you one bar. Mom said no more than one.” Liam said.
Melanie pout.
“Mrs Naomi was doing her job.” “True.” Melanie agreed, although she didn't want to.
“She brought us here.”
“I'm sorry I wasn't here when you came. Mom has lots of business to attend to.”
Melanie climbed into my hand. She brushed some strands of hair off my face.
“You look stressed, Mom.” She stated.
“I am not. Your mom is strong.” I said, flexing my muscles.
“But why was your car on the road?” Liam asked.
I should have known he would ask. “At first, I thought you were in there.” He swung his legs back and forth on the chair.
“Well, I…” I searched my brain, looking for an excuse.
Why was he so smart? I should have thought about this. “You shouldn't ask questions about adult business,” Mia said.
I didn't notice she was inside.
She had a tray in her hand. “I made hot chocolate. Your favorite. Come over.” Liam was the first to stand.
“Yay! Sometimes Aunt Mia is the best.”
I smiled in relief.
“Maybe there was no need for an ice cream date tonight.” Spending time here with them right now is enough.
Later that night, Mia drove us home.
Melanie was asleep. She had her head resting on my lap. I smoothed her hair.
Liam, on the other hand, had his eyes pinned on the screen.
After feeding them dinner, I stayed in their room with them.
Melanie was fast asleep, leaving Liam wide awake. Sometimes, I marvel at the difference between these two twins.
“Do you want me to read you a poem?” I asked. He shook his head, “a story?”
“No, Melanie is asleep. I don't want to wake her.” I was touched by how considerate he is.
“Mom, you remember your promise, right?” He asked. I pulled the blanket over him, “what promise?”
“You'll tell me if you're sad.”
I smiled. “Of course.” I brushed his hair. “Now go to sleep.” I gave him a peck on his cheeks before walking out of the room.
After freshening up, I walked to the dining room. Mom Gloria was back, but was in her room.
I was curious to know how her day went, so after dinner, I went to her room. She just had a shower and was drying her hair with a hand dryer. She is seated in front of the mirror.
I walked up to her and took the dryer from her hands. Offering to help her. She didn't refuse.
“How did it go?” I asked.
“Victoria sure is a bitch.” Mom blurted out. She went ahead and told me how they had spent their day.
That dirty ass-kissing woman.
“You should add an ass licker to her many characteristics.” I couldn't hold back my laugh.
The sound of her voice missed with the sound from the hair dryer.
“But it was successful. She has no idea I'm your mom; I mean, no one knows.”
I went to sleep in good spirits.
But I couldn't fully push the image of Mason holding hands with Julia.
The next morning, I felt a small hand tugging on my dress. I opened my eyes, “mom, Melanie…”