That's My Best friend

7

I woke up alone for the first time in a really long time and it kind of bummed me out. I was so used to waking up next to Hudson, that waking up alone just seemed foreign.

I sighed then reluctantly dragged myself out of bed. I walked into the bathroom to take a shower then noticed that I had just gotten my period, guess that explains the weird mood that I have been in lately.

I took a quick shower then got dressed in a knee length navy wrap dress and paired it with 6 inch pumps. I left my long black hair down then went into the kitchen to make some breakfast.

Half an hour later I walked into the office and greeted people as I made my way to Erin's office. I worked in the Accounting department and Erin was my boss, I worked as her assistant/partner, my exact job title was still unknown since I did basically everything she does.

"Morning Erin. " I greeted as I walked into her office.

Erin's a short tiny lady with grey hair and had a thing for bright colors. Today she was wearing a neon pantsuit and hoop earrings.

"Hi Kat, I'm going to need you to do all these invoices for me." she pointed towards a stack of papers on her desk and I was effectively dismissed.

I immediately went back to my office then immersed myself in work and soon realised that it was already lunch time and I had ridiculous cramps. I took a pain pill then decided to go for my lunch break.

I didn't really have any friends in the office since everyone was a bit weary of being friends with the big boss's daughter, some didn't even like me which is why I spent my lunch break with Hudson in his office or with either of my brothers but mostly I was with Hudson.

I went to the deli around the corner and got two Reuben sandwiches for Hudson and I then went to his office.

"Meow" he said as I entered his office and I rolled my eyes. He sometimes calls me "meow" instead of "Kat" just to be annoying.

I took a seat across from him at his desk and said "You're so childish Hudson." He smirked then leaned forward and took the sandwich from my outstretched hand "You always take such good care of me." he winked.

"Where were you this morning?" I asked biting into the delicious sandwich.

"Why?" he winked "Missed me?"

I simply gave him a blank stare and he shrugged, "I was with Carly."

"Mmm." I replied.

Normally I would engage him on the topic or at least make some funny comment but today the thought of him and Carly just irked me for some reason. Must be my crazy hormomes, I thought to myself since I am on my period after all.

"You okay?" he asked after a second of silence.

"I'm on my period and I just feel weird and uncomfortable." I replied puting the sandwich down.

"Ah, that makes sense." he said, "you got cramps too?"

"Yeah." I answered miserably.

He stood up then came around the desk took my hand, pulled me up and led me towards the sofa in the corner of his office. He sat down then placed me on his lap and began rubbing my back while I sat there with my head on his chest.

"I read somewhere that close physical contact can make period pains a little more bearable."

"I don't think that's true." I laughed.

"Yeah? Well tell me, do you feel any pain now?" he asked, his hand moving slowly up and down my back and stomach.

"Now that I think about it, I don't quite feel anything now." I replied and it was true, maybe it was because I was suddenly so distracted by his touch that I forgot all about the pain.

We sat there in silence while he continued with his back/tummy rubbing and I couldn't get over how strange this was making me feel and not in a bad way, it was more of a weird good way.

"I have to go" I sighed as I saw the time on my wristwatch.

I lifted my face and realized how close our faces were, my heart suddenly sped up and I felt all warm inside. His eyes burned with something I hadn't seen there before.

"Katleen." he whispered.

Confused, I quickly got up and he blinked then cleared his throat.

"I'll be home late tonight, Carly wants another round with the stud muffin" he said trying to defuse the awkwardness and something stirred in me, jealousy? I brushed off the strange feeling and I smirked at him, "Really? She wants another go with you? Wow she must really be a fan of small things huh."

"Small things?" He scoffed "I'll have you know that I've never had any complaints before about my package nor about my stellar performance" he said looking proud.

I looked at him in mock sympathy and sighed "It's what they all say Hudson.

"Wanna see?" He challenged.

I rolled my eyes and shot him a disgusted look although I must admit that the prospect of seeing his 'package' did excite me a bit. Gosh what is wrong with me?

The rest of the day flew by quickly and I got absolutely no work done, all I could think about was that moment in Hudson's office.

What was that? What were these weird feelings?

Knowing that I would never get answers I got up from my desk and strutted out the office and found William, my dad's chauffeur idly on the curb.

"Miss Moreno" he greeted, "Your father wanted me to take you home today."

Good ol' dad always looking out for me. I smiled at William then got into the car.

"You know what William? Take me to André's house please" I said and he nodded.

I didn't want to go home to an empty apartment which is why I was headed over to my brother's.

Twenty minutes later William dropped me off at the two story suburban house and I knocked on the door and Liz opened it then smiled "Kat!"

"Hey!" I hugged her and asked where Angela was.

"She's watching TV, what brings you here? Not that I'm complaining or anything, André's not home yet" she said and I shrugged "I didn't want to go home to an empty apartment, Hudson's out whoring around with some Carly girl. " I realised how bitter I sounded to my own ears and Liz narrowed her eyes at me but said nothing, which I was grateful for.

"Well okay then, I was about to make dinner, you can help me."

I rolled up my sleeves then washed my hands and started chopping vegetables.

"André works so late lately you know, I get bored sometimes" she said sounding somewhat sad.

Liz was an international model but decided to take a break so she could raise Angela, I really admire her actually. I don't think that I'd be able to sit at home all day with no one to talk to but a 2 year old.

"Do you miss it?" I asked

And she sighed "Sometimes I do but then I look at my baby girl and there's no where else I'd rather be than here raising her" she laughed "Am I making sense?" She asked and I nodded.

We continued talking and laughing till André came in holding a squirming Angela.

"Hey sis" he greeted and I took Angie from him and greeted back.

I watched as he went to Liz then kissed her as he greeted her and looked at her with so much love.

"You okay Kat?" André asked, I smiled then nodded. André left then to go change out of his suit and I played with Angela while Liz finished off dinner.

My brother came back a few minutes later just as Liz announced that dinner was ready, we sat and ate dinner while talking and laughing.

"It's getting late" I after I saw that it was eight o'clock.

"Do you need a ride?" André asked and I shook my head "No, I'll call William. "

Ten minutes later I was in the town car again and heading back home. The visit with Liz and Andre seem to have done me some good since I was in a better mood than when I had arrived.