My New Life

That night, Colin decided to bring me, Athena, Nancy and my mom to a restaurant. He said he wants to celebrate our new life and home. He knows that we are not used to going to expensive restaurants so he let me choose where to go. And since I missed eating pizza, I chose a famous pizza chain restaurant. There are also some home-made pizzas sold in Marshville but of course it's still different with the food I usually had when I was still living alone. Colin agreed with ny suggestion. At first, I tried to convince him that we can just have it delivered. I'm scared some people will recognize him since he was in news before when he had a divorce and that was not so long time ago but he insisted.

It was Athena's first time to eat out in such a big and busy restaurant. Maybe we ate in the small restaurant in Marshville only once, I still think it is more practical to prepare food at home. She looks very excited when Colin told her that we will eat out. I feel happy that she is having a lot of first experiences now.

The restaurant is packed with people since it's dinner time. Colin in wearing a baseball cap and glasses so he won't be recognized easily. He said he doesn't care if people recognize him but I don't want to give him some stress because of this situation. Luckily, a table in the corner was empty. We chose to sit in that area.

"What do you want? I will go and order." Colin said.

"Can we order two flavors? Double hawaian and beef lover's pizza, would that be okay?" I asked.

"Sure. How about chicken or pasta? And drinks? What do you want princess?" He then turned to Athena.

"Pizza." Athena said in a cute way which made us all smile.

"Of course we will have pizza. Do you like pineapples?" He said sweetly.

"And apples too." She answered.

"Haha! They don't have apples here honey. We can buy later." He said. "Mom, Nancy?"

"You can choose for us. I'm not very familiar with the food here." Mom said.

"Me too. I can eat anything." Nancy

"Okay!"

He then left to order food for us.

"When he start calling you mom?" I asked my mother.

"I asked him to call me mom since the time I met him. He is a real gentleman and I trusted him eversince."

"He's very nice and sweet to you and Athena. I never saw sir Geoff did all those things to you before. And he seems like Athena's real father."

"We shouldn't talk about that in front of Athena." I warned Nancy.

"Oh, sorry. I like him for you Jez. He seems genuine in everything he does. And I like the place where we are staying now. By the way, when will I start working? And what should I do? Is it the same with what I used to do before?"

"I actually don't know but I guess I need your help tomorrow. I need to get used to buy some things."

"Okay."

"I'm so happy for you, Jez." My mom said, now teary eyed.

"Stop it mom. You will make me cry too."

Colin arrived soon after with the drinks. The order followed him next. We enjoyed the food and the conversation. I could see some people looking at our direction, probably they are recognizing Colin he didn't care. It didn't stop him from enjoying our company. I never thought that he has this side of him. Maybe for others, they would find him very serious and scary, someone they would be hesitant to approach to but as I get to know hin better, he is sweet and funny. Despite his status, he knows how to adapt to any situation. He can also get the trust of other people easily by showing his sincerity. And Nancy is right, these are things I have not seen from Geoff.

After dinner, we stopped by a nearby park to walk. We were so full so we decided to walk as an exercise. He held my hands while we walk in the park which made Nancy and my mom happier. He sometimes carries Athena or put her on his shoulder.

This day is indeed one of the happiest for me. This is one of the few times where I never had to worry about anything, a time when I can be me and be hopeful of what's ahead.

That night, Colin and I spent more time together. I became more comfortable in his company. After putting Athena to sleep, I transferred to the other room.

"What took you so long?" Colin hugged me from behind once I entered the room.

"I had to read a story to Athena first."

"What are you going to do for me so I can sleep soundly?"

"Do you want me to read a book for you as well?"

"How about taking a shower with me first?"

His smile makes me want to have him more. I held his hand and pulled him to the shower room.

"Wow, aggressive huh?"

"This is my way of thanking you."

We took a shower together and made love that night. I never thought I could have this desire inside me for a man. I was able to open my heart again.

....

I woke up the next day with him beside me. He was hugging me the whole night. I couldn't help but compare him with Geoff. He does things that I have never seen from Geoff before. He makes me feel like I am loved and I am always wanted.

"How long have you been staring at me?"

"You're awake."

"How can I not be when I can feel something becoming excited with your touch."

"I'm not touching it."

"In your imagination, I know you are touching it."

"Pervert."

"I want to do it again?"

"Do what?"

"Come here!"

He pulled me on top of him making my naked body be exposed.

"Are you still shy in front of me? After what happened to us last night?"

I can feel my cheeks blushing.

"Why do you look so pretty?"

"We have to prepare now. Will you go to work today?"

"I'm the CEO, I can work anytime I want."

I can feel his hands carressing my back, his touching me from my back to my buttocks.

"I can feel your body reacting. You can't hide that from me."

I can't look at home straight in his eyes.

He kissed me on the forehead. "I will let you go for now but tonight, we will have another round. I will perform better tonight, I promise."

I slapped him as a response. He just laughed at me and let me go.

"You're more beautiful when you're naked. Let's make a promise. No one can touch you and me except you and me. Please say yes."

"Haha! I am loyal, I know myself. How about you, can you do that?"

"Yes. I hate cheaters so I can confidently say yes."

"Good then." We kissed after.

After having breakfast, Colin went to his office for an emergency meeting. I and Nancy went to a nearby department store to buy some things. We left Athena with my mom.

We decided to stop by a men's clothing store to buy a neck tie for Colin. I haven't given him any present since we met. He has given me and my family a lot of things but I couldn't give him anything.

While I was choosing from the display of neck ties, a customer started cursing one of the staff. I tried to ignore it at first but the woman's words became more and more harsh. She was discriminating the staff. People started gathering outside the store to check what's happening. I and Nancy check the situation and to oir surprise, it is Erica, Geoff's ex-wife, or maybe present wife, I'm not sure. Nancy grabbed my hand immediately and pulled me out of the store.

"Why do we have to run?"

"Are you out of your mind? Those are the people that wr have to avoid. We are already having a peaceful life, as much as possible, we should not associate ourselves with those kinds of people."

"You're right. Let's leave then."

"Hey you! What are you doing here?"

The woman who was shouting at the staff a while ago is not shouting at us. How dare her!

"The two of you! Are you deaf?!"

Nancy pulled me and we were able to leave the place as fast as we could.

"She saw us. I'm sure she would tell Geoff that we are now back. What if he will start searching for us?"

"He can start searching now. You are now Mrs. Colin Andrews, wife of JBC Entertainment CEO. If he wants to get you, he has to get through your husband first."

Nancy is right. But I am still not ready to face him, just seeing Erica makes me so feel angry, pitiful and scared again. I'm sure I would feel more scared if I see Geoff.