Andrea

I came back home, it was like 10 PM. So I was wondering why Felix wasn't home yet. I went into our room, nevermind he was just sleeping. I sat down on the edge of the bed. Trying to find motivation to hop into the shower.

I felt Felix stir awake "Finally you're home.." he mumbled, hugging my waist. I kissed his cheek "Missed me?" ... "Yeah.. I did." "You didn't really message me though." .. "As if you'd see it. With Levina you get drunk and forget that you have work."

"Well, that's why I made sure to be able to choose my own hours." Pros of bring my own boss. "Hm.. so.. are you going to work tomorrow?" "Yeah. I am" "Mkay." He lay back in bed, I finally went to shower. I heard him on the phone, it was a bit muffled.

"... I will ... can't you ... tomorrow? ... fine ... you sure ... you." Damn my ears, what the hell was I supposed to make out of that? I wrapped a towel around me, walked back into the bedroom and asked this single thing "Who were you talking to?"

A question I'd probably reply with Levina. But him? "Why do you need to know?" I raised an eyebrow "It's just a question. Something you ask me a lot of times, which I honestly reply."

"It was Bob." Business partner, and someone I dislike. "Oh.. Bob. Alright." I took my towel off, he looked away as if he didn't want to see me. I'm not sure if I saw a hint of disgust on his features. Sigh.

Finally, in my pajamas, I lay on the bed. "Night." He mumbled, facing me with his back. "Good night, love ya." I mumbled.

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After a decently long day at work, I sat in my office after having some meetings with a few sets of clients.

I stepped out of my office and craved some ice cream, so I went to the ice cream shop to buy some. On my way there, I saw a familiar face. Those blonde dreads were not something I could just miss. "Andrea, what pleasant surprise. How are you doing?" He asked

"Hey Enzo, I'm fine, you?" Was it me, or is it strange how easy we talk after just two interactions. He made me feel at ease, yet at the same time I felt nervous. "I'm good, where are you heading to?" "Chill Bill" "Ice cream shop?" "Mhm, wanna come along? My treat." She asked with a smile.

Enzo

That smile was one to die for. "Sure thing, you don't have to pay for me though." "It'll be as a thank you, for the coffee." "Hm, fine I guess."

At the shop, I saw her choose one scoop of both strawberry and mango, sweet tooth. "What would you like?" She asked "Oh, uh, I dunno. I'll go with vanilla and white chocolate." The employee hummed and prepared my ice cream.

"Anything else?" Andrea though for a bit, one scoop of dark chocolate and another of mint. To bring home please." "Who's that for?" I asked, my tone laced with more curiosity than I'd like. "Felix, those are his go to."

That means she'd directly go home. What did you expect Enzo? "Oh, alright." I hoped my expression hadn't noticeably changed.

Andrea

His face faltered slightly. I could see that he was trying to not show his.. dissapointment? "Why? Did you wanna hang out? If you want, I can drop off the ice cream and then we'll go out. Its just 6.30 PM."

Enzo

"Sure, sounds good to me." I said, hoping I didn't sound overly excited. As I was happy to hang out with her, in the evening, with the sun setting, and ice cream. Ehh, maybe this was too much of a romantic setting. Whatever, it was just platonic anyway.

She paid of the bill, and we walked to her house, talking about everything and nothing. She was fun to talk to. We arrived at her house. It was a plain apartment, too blinding for my opinion. "I see you like the color white?"

"No, not really. Felix decorated it. It's too blinding when I turn the lights on at night, and with daylight it isn't much better. But I'm used to it my now. I like a house more cozy, or just different colors that don't blind me."

We shared the same opinion on the apartment. It got me thinking, would she like my condo? I wouldn't know honestly. I liked the dark gray, white and black mix. "I agree." I mumbled as she put Felix's ice cream in the freezer.

"Andrea, are you home already?" I heard, "Who are you talking to?" Of course, Felix had to be home. He walked inside from the front door. Seeing me, he frowned "Who is that?" "Enzo, a friend of mine." She said with a smile, totally oblivious to the tension.

Naive thing.

"Enzo, this is my husband Felix, Felix, this is Enzo." I held my hand out "Nice to meet you, Felix. I've seen you at those reward shows." I shook his hand "You're doing very well with what, 5 rewards in one show?" Didn't beat my 10.

He nodded with a proud smirk "Indeed. But you say award show, I don't recall seeing you. What's your last name?" "Mandez." His smirk faltered "Ah.. Enzo Mandez.. Lawyer am I wrong?" "You could say that."

"Hm, you've got quite the rewards too. 1 in single bachelor or something?" I nodded. Our quite tense conversation got interrupted by Andrea "I bought you ice cream! Dark chocolate and mint." She said happily, holding his bucket of ice cream

"I like milk chocolate more." Her smile faltered. Why couldn't he just be thankful? "Oh.. but you always take dark." "Well, not anymore. I tried milk chocolate and it's much better. Thanks for the efforts though." "Uhm, you're welcome. I'm heading out now, I'll be home before eight."

"What am I gonna eat for dinner?" "Right, can't you order something?" Felix grumbled. She locked through her wallet and pulled out 40 bucks. "Just buy some sushi or something, make sure to leave me some, kay?"

"Whatever, thanks." He grabbed the money. "Bye, love ya." She said before leaving. I followed behind her. He didn't even say I love you back. And no, she didn't rush out, he had plenty of time to say so.

Also, why was she giving him money for take out. 40 bucks like it was nothing? I know that for me, 40 bucks is nothing much, no I don't waste my money on nothing. But, if Felix was at those award shows, I'm sure her didn't need his wife to pay for some take out.

Most of the people there have at least 10k Net. You can't go at those reward shows without being able to spent 40 bucks. Why am I so weirded out about this? Cause in my family, the husband gives money, and the wife does chores, cares for the kids, you know? Traditional.

Though I won't have a household that is completely like that, I mean, if I'd ever find someone (won't happen) I'd help them with their duties, and they'd do vise versa. Yet, I wouldn't make my wife give me money to pay for something I can easily afford myself. Call it a bad or toxic mentality, I don't care.

"Is there something?" I heard Andrea ask, breaking through my thoughts.

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Ya'll know that Loveeee song from Rihanna right? Like, L O V EEEE, this chapter reminds me of that part.

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