Before I Tell You by Elizabeth Ashley

Author:Elizabeth, Ashley
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Ashley Elizabeth
Published: 2023-05-02T00:00:00+00:00

Twenty

NATHAN

THE MORNING SUN SHINES vibrantly through the big bay window this Sunday morning in Natalie’s room, ending my peaceful night of sleep.

I might even note that it was one of the best nights of sleep I’ve had in a long time. And it didn’t just have to do with how comfortable Natalie’s bed was. Sleeping here, it felt like I had Natalie next to me the whole night, which is probably why I dreamed only of her.

And man, it was a good dream, as evident from my morning wood now rubbing up against the comforter, begging for relief, which will, unfortunately, have to wait.

I stretch my body out, feeling every muscle adjust before throwing the covers off and bringing my feet to the floor.

What should I do today?

There is one place I know I need to stop by at some point, but the thunderous rumble erupting from my stomach lets me know that my first priority needs to be food.

And fast.

I pick up my phone and call Brian, hoping he might be home from school to get some breakfast and catch up. Maybe even see if he has some insight into what might be bothering Natalie. But after the fourth ring, it goes to his voicemail, and I hang up feeling slightly disappointed.

After putting on my clothes from the night before and leaving a note for Natalie on her nightstand, I make my way out into the hallway, down the giant staircase, and out the massive front door.

I find myself driving around town until a blue neon sign for a small old diner catches my eye. I park by the front door and go inside, noticing only a handful of customers. As I take a seat at the counter, a perky young waitress comes over.

“Well, hey there, handsome. What can I get for you?” she asks while flirtatiously playing with a piece of her dark hair. Her wanting eyes travel up and down my body.

She can’t be any more obvious that she wants me.

“Umm.” I grab a menu and quickly scan it over. “I’ll just have the Sunday special with a glass of orange juice. Thank you.”

The woman continues staring at me, and when it takes longer than normal for her eyes to blink, I realize she’s checked out. Unfortunately, this isn’t the first time this has happened to me.

I clear my throat. “You ok?”

“Oh yes. Of course. Sure thing. Sunday Special.” She shakes her head out of the fantasy she was just in, which, I would bet my life savings, was featuring me. “Is there anything else I can get for you?”

The way she looks at me tells me she isn’t referring to anything offered on the menu.

“No, I think that would be it,” I respond casually, trying to give her the hint that I’m not interested.

“Ok then, well, if you change your mind, just holler for me. I’m Tina.” She points to her name tag, which resides right next to the cleavage spilling out of her tight shirt.

“Will do,” I say and look down at my phone, hoping she will walk away.

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