Better Man

A/N: Trigger warning: Chapter mentions violence, sexual abuse and abortion.

Alaia's POV

Seeing the place i grew up in feels like am coming here for the first time. So many memories here.

Its nothing but joy and laughter as we all prepare lunch together and reminisce about the good old times.

Nick calls me. Things between us just sort of fell into place and i feel like all my feelings for him doubled overnight. Aware everyone is watching me as i take the call, i walk outside to talk more privately.

"Hello" i say into the phone.

"Why did you take so long to pick up?" he complains.

"Well, hello to you too Mr Bishop, am fine, thank you for asking" i retort playfully.

"What are you doing?" he chuckles.

"Your cellphone speaking etiquette is terrible you know" i complain too.

He laughs "Thats because am grumpy today"

"Why is that"

"I miss my wife, am spending all my time thinking of her instead of working" he says making me smile and blush. Am glad he can't see me.