The Contract

Chapter 18

As we started driving, I was in my head about Emma wondering who she wanted me to meet. I hope it's that mysterious boyfriend who she keeps talking about but im still a little stress about eveyrhting

"Hey loosen up, it's fine" Alex whispers smiling

"Sorry, just a bit stressed" I let him know

"I know, so this cafe. have you been there before" he asks

"Yeah, its right by my university. Every single day I got a coffee from this cafe, they have yummy iced vanilla latte's oh and yummy brownies"

"Should we get some then" he asks

"Ya im starving" I whisper and right on cue my stomach growls so fucking loud, its embarrassing

"Allison what did you have this morning?" he asks

"Nothing, I woke up at 2 and you weren't there which was not nice of you" I pout

"Im sorry peach, I had an early morning meeting this morning and you looked way too peaceful to wake up" he sounded sad about not waking me up

"Are you sad that you didn't wake me up?" I ask

"Not sad but I like cuddles in the morning with you or bickering with you" he says

i smilie in return

"Wait, you haven't had any food" he asks

"Nope, im starving"

"Allison this isn't something I expect from you"

"Im sorry" I whisper softly

"Al, do I have to monitor you 24/7 or should I bring you with to the office?" He asks

"I like the second option, I mean I don't like being alone at home anyways" I let him know even though he knows

The past months whenever he could, he took me to the office with him, not that it was any different but I knew if I needed him, he would be down the hallway. Jaxson has been on vacation with his girlfriend so I have been getting more time with Alex which I am thankful for

"Why didn't you just tell me?" He asks

"Tell you what?" I ask turning my head to look at him

He looks good when he drives, and not just handsome good, but I want you so fucking bad good if that makes sense. I wonder how he'd look in a hat, particularly a backwards hat

"Tell me that you wanted to come with me"

"Alex, I don't like being alone at home and I want to be with you all the time. I like the office so much, not just the vibes or the books, I like knowing I'm right down the hall from you and if anyone or anything were to harm me, you would get to me, you could save me" I pour my heart out to him letting him know of the real reason

"Peach you can be with me all the time, there is no rule that states you have to stay home. If you want I can offer you a position too and that way it keeps your mind off of things plus you get to do what you enjoy the most, read"

"Like proofread?" I ask just to make sure

"Yes, exactly proofread, you can write little notes and changes you would wish for. and just so you know its not stressful at all because there are about 20- 25 proofreaders and the author takes the combine feedback" that does sound like something I would enjoy

"Mhm yeah, id wanna give it a try" I whisper

"Starting tom" he says bossily

"Hey I am still your wife, keep that tone for your employees"