My eyes lazily open as I lay on the naked bed, though I can't see outside cause of the blinds The rays of the sunlight peeks through violently, last night has me In shambles; my husband's bizarre behavior, that familiar scent I can't stop thinking about, my sisters pictures in Isaac room and oh Isaac my stepson. My brain tried putting pieces together and I ended up with a headache, I didn't even close my eyes until four in the morning, my head slowly turns towards the door and the nightstands are in place.
Good he didn't come in.
The room was a Mess and frankly I don't feel like cleaning it up, I didn't sign up for a maid position I wanted to be a wife but as for last night I might rethink that decision. My phone pings next to me and I realize I still have my AirPods in when the chime makes me wince and my head vibrate, I'm in aw at the time and notifications, 2 missed calls from Kendall , 3 missed calls from 3 different mysterious numbers , 2 missed calls from Isaac , 6 messages From Heinrich and successful bank deposits transactions which is my personal favorite part, I was really asleep until 3 in the afternoon? man was I exhausted.
I figured I have literally been in bed all day and my stomach growls at the thought of food Heinrich has probably Gone by now so I know I won't have to watch my back every now and than, I freshen up and trudge downstairs heading to the kitchen, scanning the living room nothing is out of place, nothing broken and nothing missing.
My jaw drops at the sight of the fridge my Stomach turns .
I could have sworn i went grocery shopping three days ago, this fridge was packed.
Looking at every corner of the fridge I grow more in disbelief and slightly annoyed , I guess I might have to go out again.
"There you are" a whisper in my right ear nearly made me jump in the fridge.
My head whips back fists ready only to be met with Isaac in a white dress shirt that's rolled up and faded black trousers he backs away stuffing his hands in his pockets with that smirk again
"Isaac when did you?" I try to speak with my hand over my heart my face completely disoriented
"I got here at 11 this morning Ms Elizabeth, I knocked on your door but I guess you were still sleeping." He shrugs
"Yea I'm sorry I went to sleep late night."
He steps closer "why so?"
The predicaments I put myself in.
But just than a thought came to mind
"Hey Isaac while we're in this subject you had a picture on your wall last night that's actually a family member of mine." I say unsure of myself
"Oh really that's your sister?"
"Yes, but we're not close though"
"Aww man my best friend is currently crushing on her big time". His eyes never leave mine
"Really aww I think she's married now, or at least that's what I can remember".
Issac leaned back on the counter and folded his hands on his chest looking genuinely intrigued by what I'm saying.
Aww his friend must really like her.
"Well I'll let him know Ms Elizabeth thank you for telling me" he smiles a very mischievous smile I felt compelled to take a step back a bit suddenly I think I will take that grocery shopping now.
"I'm gonna go out for some groceries I'll be back"
"Oh I'll drive" he abruptly stands walking behind me
"Oh that's-" I swallow hard immediately at the glare he sent me. I'm sat.
The ride to the grocery store was hell, my eyes couldn't stop stealing glances, I had to adjust my body 20 times just to try to inconspicuously clench my legs together; Isaac sits back in the drivers seat sunglasses on as he drives freely Of his white 2023 GMC Terrain with gold interior, arm flexing every time he turns the wheel, legs spread wide, bulge in between is massive i had to put the window down.
The AC is on.
Noticing my shifts he places a hand on my thigh my soul instantly levitates, the inner girl in me is screaming but I remain calm on the outside, goosebumps visibly rise as he leaves feathery touches when he traces his fingers nearing close to my p***y
Damn my love for dresses I can't blame no one but my damn self .
His fingers go under my dress and I quickly turn the music on and mentally punch my self when the song smack that by Akon comes on, oh he likes old music too
The smile on his face grows as i switch the song and another s****l song pops up.
Let me just stop embarrassing myself at this point. We made it to the Grocery store; Isaac gets down and opens the door for me, Holds my hand as we make way inside and even cleans the carts for me. The stares we get inside are astronomical, every woman takes a double look at the Greek Man next to me the demanding dominance He radiates, and the looks of a thousand God’s. This causes whispers and giggling as they seductively size him up while sending me daggers.
"Let me get that for you" he said
"Oh this one too". He says again
Almost as if he knew what I wanted
We laugh, talk and play around I feel young again, whenever I’m around him, he only has this effect on me and I won't lie if we were the same age I'd definitely take him even I can't deny we do make a cute couple, my cheeks burn as he kept fixing my dress for me or reaching high things.
Were in the self checkout as I'm looking at a few things behind Isaac I spot a figure that's looking directly at me, a figure I have seen before, no it can't be the figure approaches and stands face to face with Isaac as he nods at him and locks eyes with me.
"How have you Been Liz ?" Heba says
My words are stuck in my throat a part of me is pissed he looked so handsome his hair still the curly long but this time reaches his back, skin still Olive, muscles got bigger. Life had been kind To him or maybe it's the Egyptian genes since they live for a long time the other half of me is livid, livid that he's using that nickname, he didn't deserve it, the same way he doesn't deserve to talk to me right now, rolling my eyes I return to mind my own business Isaac stands directly beside me as if shielding from Hebas eyes . He follows me and Isaac out to the door as he tries to stop me Isaac stands in the way, but Heba backs throwing his arms up in surrender
"Liz I-"
“Don't!" Lower your voice, Lower your voice
“Do not call me that" it's like seeing him again unleashed the grudge I've held onto for 10+ years, tears start forming but I refuse to let them fall. I'm just baffled I feel like I could faint at any moment my only sister betrayed me for this piece of s**t . This sexy piece of s**t . f**k!
"I'm sorry Um how have you been?" Putting his hands in his pockets he Looks me up and down slowly he tries anything to talk to me but I'm just not having it, as I'm turning away "your dads been calling you" he shouts normal enough for only me and Isaac and a two other people to hear. My footsteps halt what?
"What?" I turn my head "I haven't been receiving any calls?"
Heba smirks at me "knowing you I'm sure you blocked all those numbers, your sister even tried a few times." Isaacs head whipped up in the corner of my eye and Heba spares him a slight glance at the sudden movement. "I'd better go, it was good to see you .. you look beautiful."
For the first time in my life I never thought hearing that word would make me sick to my stomach.
Isaac tells me to get in the car while he puts everything in inside, my mind races
my father called me? How did he get my number? What does he need? Did the condition get worse? All those numbers were his?
I stare at my phone I'm just not ready to speak to my father yet, In fact I don't even think I want to speak to him at all I bet if he wasn't dying he wouldn't even have tried, But a part of me is curious.
"Everything ok?" Isaac concerned tone says
“Yea" I force a smile, yet my face remains stoic.
“I don't like liars Ms Elizabeth, something is definitely troubling you, talk to me". I could hear the genuine concern within him, the fact that he actually will stop anything just to get me to talk to him - releasing the burden- this is why he makes me heart so warm.
Do I really want to tell a Man with no blood relations about my f****d up family?
It would be nice having someone to talk to but I don't think he'd even care
"Its alright Isaac it's just family issues"
“Aren't we family?"
A smile makes it way to my lips
"Well minus the inappropriate things we've already done,"
The smile is gone.