way out of your league

Devastation

Natalie's POV

While my relationship with Nathan has been smooth since we got back together, his family still hates me.It was not exactly exciting for me to know this but I tried to focus on my business and boy friend, blocking them out so imagine my surprise when I was invited to Ryan's birthday party.I was suspicious of the invitation but Nathan promised to be at my side all through.Getting there,I was even more suspicious when Nathan's parents acted all cordial with me.They even expressed a desire to get to know me cause they were tired of the fighting, Nora's reaction was some worth normal and expected.she rejected this idea but Sandra,Ryan's mum quickly calmed her down.

few months after,Judah and Cathy as he loves to call her,got back together.I know my brother always loved her so I was happy to see them officially together while my boyfriend kept urging me to move in with him since Cathy was always with Judah now.To set up Twinkle make up,Clothing and accessory line we combined our finances but it still wasn't enough so the guys supported us financially but I also took a loan from Nathan.He isn't too happy i'm calling it a loan but I just felt,it being a loan would spur me on to work harder on my business.To make it official we drew up a contract for the loan.Nathan's parents shockingly helped us promote our business so much that we ended up opening big,sold out and going back to produce more to stock up our shop.

Thankfully the loan I took from Nathan helped a lot,after our opening we paid back the loan from the guys and eight months later, I had succeeded in paying two third of the loan I took from Nathan.

Nathan's parents introduced me to Melvin who is the son of one of their business associate, he is helping us with figuring out how to expand and have stores in UK,even partner with bigger brands.Nathan doesn't like him so I kind of kept our relationship strictly on a professional level but Nathan wants me to cut him off totally cause according to him Melvin wants in my pants which I find totally hilarious.

Its a year after setting up our brand and we are very busy having meeting with Melvin, Cathy's friend from the bar and other brands just to expand our line. But my boyfriend is still not happy with Melvin being around."Babe are you ready, we are running late" Nathan said while I was putting on my shoe,I finally moved in with him "Almost,come help me with my ear rings" I replied and I heard him walking towards the bedroom "You look good" he said,trying to kiss me "Noooo! you would ruin my make up" I said.

"ok let's go,we are spending one hour there then i'm bringing you home to r****h you all night agreed" he said "ok, let's go". We got the the function and I noticed Sandra giving me an attitude,I thought we were past that but it's ok if she wants to go back there so I simply ignored her.Greeting Nathan's parents they replied "You look lovely Natalie but right now we really need to steal your date" his mum said "he needs to settle some issues with some of the board members" his dad chipped in "sweetie i'll be back" Nathan said and walked away "Hello there I see you are simply sucking up all attention,just remember where you came from" Sandra said but Nora simply ignored me "I always remember my roots, it's part of what makes me unique but do you remember yours or are you trying so hard to erase it" I said and then walked away only to bump into Melvin.

"Hello Natalie,we've got a lot to talk about" Melvin said "let's dance while I explain" he concluded so we moved to the floor "You look beautiful" he added "Thanks melvin, so what did you have to tell me" I asked "Ok, straight to business as always" he replied "You know me, I don't joke with my business" "What else do you not joke about,I wonder" he asked "Mmmmh,my friends and family" I replied "I hope I can make it to becoming a friend" he said laughing "Maybe" I replied and laughed when he frowned "So we all need to take an emergency trip to UK,you girls need to be there to open up your stores in UK and you have a meeting with a brand over there wanting to collaborate with your for your next set of products, it would take a week,you need to inform the girls so we can leave as soon as possible" he said and I nodded

I don't think my boyfriend would like this at all but I know he would understand so I simply nodded, "talking about your answer,I felt your boyfriend would be one of the response I would get since he doesn't seem to let you off his sight" Melvin said and I laughed "Its funny, I see him as more than just my boyfriend that I even hate calling him that,he was my friend before,now he is family and home to me" I said "wow!!" he replied

whispering into his ears I said "Don't tell him this but I only call him boyfriend to annoy the hell out of him" I concluded "if I was in his shoes, I would hate that too" Melvin said and we both laughed "Excuse me,I need to have my baby back,thanks for keeping her company" Nathan said so we pulled apart and I went to Nathan side admiring his side view and melting into him while he slide him hand around my waist,this is definitely home "I miss you" I said and he pecked me "I'll see you around Natalie, please don't forget what we talked about and get back to me soon"Melvin said walking away.

"So what were you guys talking and laughing about" Nathan asked me,and I laughed saying "Something silly" "really, Tell me about it" he whispered "Not now, maybe later" I said "In bed?,ok I wouldn't mind" he whispered "You are so horny" I replied "Do you want to know how much I want to rip this dress off you" again he whispered but his mum cut in saying "Can you two behave,we are in public and you are giving everyone a show". I looked around and noticed we were drawing attention with the way Nathan was holding me so I said "Nathan people are staring, let me go" "Aaarrrrh!I hate these stupid functions, can we leave now" he replied "But you just got here,Please make him stay Natalie dear" his mum said, so I simply looked at him and he said "Fine,just for you,30 more minutes and we are out of here" he replied sulking so I whispered "behave and when we get home I'll put on that lingerie you love a lot plus and give you a show" this made him smile.

The next day,when I felt Nathan was relaxed I told him of the trip to UK but he wasn't happy about it,neither was any of the guys when Joy and Cathy told them. "No Natalie,I smell something fishy,that Melanie or melvic guy is planning some thing,trust me" he said "Nate,sweetheart I promise its just a business trip, I really need to go so we can grow" I said "You know you don't even need to work, I can take care of you" he said "We are not going into that Nate,I promise i'll call every day and i'll be back in 5days time not 1week anymore" I said "Fine,I just don't trust that Melanie dude" he said grumbling "It simply business Nate and it's Melvin, stop being rude"I said " Fine whatever him stupid name is".

We all went on the trip, we had the meeting with the other brand the day we arrived and the next .The third day we opened our stores,began promoting our products.The fourth day was hectic,we began receiving customers and order, we also concluded our meeting with the other brand signing a contract.At the end of the day we met at a bar just to thank Melvin for working with us.As we walked to our rooms Melvin said "do you get tired of your boyfriend roving around you all the time and being all controlling" "No I don't, Trust me Nathan isn't controlling where is this coming from anyway" I replied "Its just,I care about you and I wonder if you notice how pushy he is with you.I really do love you Natalie" he said and I laughed cause this is so random and stupid "I love him a lot and I just don't feel that way about you,I don't think it's ok for me to be around you any more" I said but melvin kissed me and just pulled me into his room still kissing me even though I protested.Getting in Melvin's room he was getting a bit rough so I kicked his crotch and ran out.I just couldn't process what was going on so getting to my room I simply went to sleep,promising to deal with the melvin issue the next day.

The next day we woke up to melvin having checked out so we flew back home.I got home to meet Nathan who was unusually quiet.I was surprised when he showed me a video of Melvin having s*x with someone like me,I thought it was me but I don't remember any of such happening between Melvin and I so I said that's not me but melvin called at that moment so Nathan just

snatched my phone picking the call while Melvin said "Natalie, i'm so sorry, every thing that happened last night was a mistake and I hope you would forgive me,I know you love your boyfriend so I would stay away" "That's right stay the f**k away from my girlfriend do you understand" Nathan replied cutting the call."Why would you do this Natalie,or even allow it.is this some sort of pay

back" he asked looking distressed "I didn't do it Nathan, you have to believe me,please" I said frantically.

We heard the door bell ring,opening the door Nathan's family trooped in."Nathan I saw the video,its on the internet,what is going on Natalie, why" his mum asked "That is not me,I promise this is just some misunderstanding" I replied "I asked for camera footage from the hotel and it showed you and that guy kissing at the door way before moving inside a room,so how can you say that's not you" his dad said showing nathan the footage.Turning to Nathan I looked into his eyes and said "Nate you have to believe me,that is not me. Yes Melvin forced himself on me but he only kissed me,immediately he pulled me into that room,I kicked him and ran out,I know nothing about that video".

"I knew you were a slut but lying to cover your pathetic ass is just stupid" Sandra said "shut up and get out of my house Sandra" Nathan replied just as Judah came in "Natalie are you ok" he asked and I just went to hug him saying "Jude that isn't me,I swear" "I believe you you don't have to explain" he replied "You have to understand why we have doubts here,her statement doesn't match what is in the video," Mrs Johnson said "Its ok, I don't care what happened,I love you and we would move past this" Nathan said "That doesn't solve the issue on ground" his dad replied,hugging Nathan I said "Thank you" "its ok baby" he replied "I hope she doesn't cheat on you again son cause you might not catch her the next time" his mum replied "Let me handle my relationship my way,you also slept with someone else and had a baby for him and you dad after finding out you moved past it,Natalie and I can move past what was done besides I know that Melanie guy did something fishy to get this, cause same happened to me with that stupid b***h drugging me" Nathan replied and I was shocked, he doesn't believe that's not me,I was devastated so I said "I thought you believed me,that is not me,that did not happen with me.But apparently you don't,Judah please take me away from here, we need some time away from each other" I told Nathan.

"Don't f*****g do this Natalie, I told you I understand, what more do you want me to say,we would move past this" he said "No Nathan,I don't need you to move past anything cause I didn't do it.when you understand that,we can talk" I said walking out with my brother.When we got to his apartment Joy and Julia was already there so I explained everything that happened crying "I don't think it was wise leaving like that" joy said "You need to help him understand,it wasn't you, right now your actions isn't helping" Julia said "Maybe we could tell melvin to clear this all up" Catherine replied but I was just too sad to talk. We tried getting to melvin but it wasn't going through and after two days I saw pictures of Nathan leaving a bar with Arianna.The media was already shipping those two and I was devastated again.