Contract with conflicts

you win

"Nolan's POV"

I met Athena after work today at her favorite spot on the beach. She need sone alone time today and asked if I could cover her today, and close early she wanted some advice so that's why I'm here. Since the kiss happened its been awkward between us, I'm an i***t for doing that cause it may have ruined a friendship. She was sitting in the sand hugging her knees to her chest, and resting her chin on her knees. Her hair blew softly in the light breeze. The setting sun giving her skin an amber glow she was a beautiful woman. I reached her and sat down in the sand next to her. "So you wanted to talk?" I asked her she nodded "I need to start off with your kiss that day we can't keep avoiding each other and run a successful business, that being said Nolan I'm sorry but I don't see you as more then just a friend or a brother even. And there wasn't a spark, I'm not trying to be rude or anything I just think it needs to be said." I looked down at the sand and nodded little did she know I didn't feel anything either. "Athena I think you should know I didn't feel anything either, and it's not that I don't find you attractive. I mean obviously I do or I wouldn't have kissed you. But I thought it was more at the time and instead it was just awkward. And I'm sorry I shouldn't have gone about it that way I just don't wanna lose you and when Cade came into the picture, I felt jealous and afraid because I'd seen how happy you were when you talked about his family." She smiled I could tell it was forced something was wrong. "Tell me what's wrong, what did you need advice on." She hugged her knees closer and looked me in the eyes. " So I told you we we're meeting his dad finally yesterday and well it didn't go all that well he insulated me and started a big fight with Cade, he stood up for me to his father even though I don't need him too we both know I can stand up for myself. But I let him because I've never had anyone do that for me except for you when we first met. Anyways it made me feel good because it wasn't me having to do it myself, well we went to this little dive bar on out way home and had some shot, a few drinks and danced some." She paused and I felt a little jealous creep up and heat rise to my face. "Swear to god if he took advan-" she raised her hand "no he didn't come to find out he can't hold his liquor and he got sick, so I took him home and took care of him. The next morning something happened and it almost went to far cause I couldn't control myself. I find it hard to do that around him, but moral of the story...he confessed a few things to me and wants to void the contract to be with me but I don't know if I can." She sighed my jealousy came back and was quickly replaced with anger but I wasn't going to show Her that. I know he loves her I've seen it and the way she talks about him there is something there. I can feel it radiate off her, but me and Cade don't get along at all because of what happened in high school. But can I really be that selfish?do I really want to be the reason why she doesn't find out if that relationship is true or not? Do I really what to do that to her? No I can't. "Well I think its really up to you I mean how do you know if you don't try it? Plus like I said I know he makes you happy. I may have a past with him but I'm not going rob you of being happy." She looked lost in thought, staring off at the sunset. "So you think I should try?" I nodded "yes I do and if he hurts you I'll do everything in my power to protect you." She laughed and shivered. "You cold?" I asked and lifted my arm and pulled her close. We sat there and watched the sun set for awhile till it got to cold, holidays are just around the corner.

"Cade's POV"

Its only been a few hours but, Athena still hasn't given me an answer. I wondered if Nolan will try and talk her out of it. I mean if she's happy like I think she when we're with each other, would he sabotage it? He wouldn't be her friend if he did right? But then again I did screw up mine and Nolan's friendship in high school, and I admit it was stupid but I didn't want to miss out on a chance to be happy even though he did call dibs. On the other hand she did leave me for another guy so I didn't my happy ending he probably liked seeing that. In that moment my phone beeped.

Athena: you are right I maybe have an attraction to you.

I chuckled to myself I knew it.

Me: I knew you did, I've gotten to know you very well darling.

Athena: don't celebrate just yet, we can void the contract and try being together but if you screw it up, there will be nothing going against me.

Me: what you mean by that? And no I won't you're a great treasure.

Athena: what I mean is no contacting me anymore, no more family dinners, no more contracts, no threats to me or my business, and no blackmail.

Me: cross my heart I promise dear.

Athena: you have Nolan to thank by the way. He was my deciding factor. Oh and I like orchids, sunflowers, and snapdragons. Rose's are cliche, I don't do cliche.

Me: I'll be sure to thank him and yes ma'am.

I felt victorious and lovely treasure thinks I'll screw it up, but I won't and that I promise. I can't wait to woo her now the question is though since there's no contract anymore, will I be able to respect her wishes and take it slow? That I don't know because its hard to do that when she is such an amazing person.

*Editor's notes*

a little short of a chapter in sorry I believe this was a good place to stop it but read and enjoy!