Blinded by love and Pain

Chapter 3: I woke up in a stranger’s bed

Nathan POV

I left H20 bar and went to my car. I was disappointed that she refused to go home with me. She looked like an easy pick up, but I was dead wrong. I can't believe she refused me. No one has ever refused me. I mean who refuses Nathan Grey, the Owner and CEO of the New Tech group, model and celebrity chef. Mxm! I will call one of my floozies' when I get to my place. Once I was inside the car, I turned on the ignition and decided to drive towards the side of the exit door. I parked my car by the exit and pick up my phone. As I was about to make a call, I saw her, Zelda coming out of the bar alone. She looked very tired and I couldn't help but feel sad for her. She thought her friends were still in there but they left her. I'm sure they came with her so she can look after their stuff.

When I was lost in my thoughts, I heard a girl saying 'leave me alone’. When I looked out the window it was her. Three guys where pulling her. I quickly got out of the car and ran to her. I got there, I cleared my throat to get their attention. Then I said," Babes I told you to wait for me inside, because I knew idiots like this exist." I pulled her to my chest, kissed her forehead and lead her to my car. We got inside and I took off. She was busy crying, when I was asking her for her home address. I ended up driving to my house with her. By the time we arrive, that is 30 min after leaving the bar. She was asleep. I parked the car, carried her to my bedroom and put her on my bed.

I took off her clothes, leaving her panties. Dressed her with one of my shirts and covered her with a white silk sheet. I went to take a shower, then joined her. I wrapped my arms around her waist and fell asleep.

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I woke up at 8 am, took a shower, made her breakfast and took it to my room. I placed it on the mini table next to the side couch opposite the bed. I poured a glass of water on a cup placed it on the table. I also placed pain block pills next to the water. Then I sat on the table and started working. Not long after I started working I heard her move. I turned back to look at her. She was staring around the room, probably wondering where she was. She then looked down on herself. She started panicking. At that moment we locked eyes and she looked worried. "Good morning Zelda." I said with a smile on my face. "Oh, I have a terrible headache", she said looking down while whispering. I gave her the pills and water. After drinking I told her she can go take a shower and wear anything in closet. "Everything you need is in the bathroom," she blushed and went to take a shower. She came out via the closet door wearing my black sweatpants and white top.

She stood by the door and looked at me. She looked embarrassed for some reason. I'm thinking, she thought something happened between us. I smiled at her hoping she will stop and be at ease. "Come sit, I made us breakfast", I said pointing her to the couch. She came and sat next to me. She sat and I couldn't help myself but stare at her. There was awkward silence in the room for a while. She broke the silence by asking 'the' question. "Did something happen between us last night?" her voice was shaking when she was asking. "What is the last thing you remember about last night?" I asked her curiously as to what she remembers. She started playing with her hands and looking down. At that point it felt like she was going to cry. I stood up, went to start making the bed. When I was done I said," I saved you from the guys who were harassing you outside the bar. When we were in the car, you were sobbing loudly and you did not respond when I asked for your address. I decided to bring you to my place. 10 min in my car you were fast asleep. I carried you to my room, changed you to something more comfy then we slept. By that I mean nothing happen. I would not take advantage on a drank woman. I prefer it when everyone is sober and they give consent," she looked at me, but this time she was at ease." Thank you! " she said while smiling." What time is it," she asked me with a bit of concern on her face. I looked at my wrist watch and I said, it's 10 am." She stood up abruptly all of a sudden, I thought something scared her. " I'm sorry for making you late for work, thanks for everything. I will go now so that you can get to work. " she was showing that she was really apologetic.

"Don't worry about it, I have notified them that I will not be in today. If you don't mind me asking how old are you and what do you do?" She looked at me in shocked. She took a few breaths before she answered me." I'm 22 years old, I obtained my MBA last year, currently I'm looking for a job. Although I have an interview on Monday. I am optimistic that I will get it. You?" I looked at her and she looked down. "Zelda, do you remember my name?" I asked her because I could see that she was still not sure who is this stranger who was talking to her. "No I don't remember. To be honest, I don't remember much about last night. I think I might have had a bit too much to drink", she still was not looking at me. " Do you often get wasted and wake up in stranger’s apartment?" I regretted asking this question when she started crying. Although I was curious because she was giving me mixed vibes, it was hard to say if it's something she was used to or not. "Can I please have my bag and my stuff", she sounded like she was choking while asking. I took it from the closet. " Your clothes are inside, but you can check if everything is in there." She took it and after started walking towards the door. " Can I leave with your clothes? I will wash them and courier them? And can you please call me a cab, my phone is flat."

"You look beautiful in my clothes, I will not mind if you will wear them the whole weekend. It is Friday today after all. Although I would prefer you with....," before I could finish, my phone rang. I picked it up, looked at the caller ID. It was my secretary. I asked her to excuse me while I answered the phone.