Where We Belong
Chapter 40

Chapter 40

Walking inside I couldn't help but nose around my eyes landing on the grand piano. I wonder if he plays. "Would you like something to drink? Tea, coffee maybe some wine?". "Coffee would be great, thanks".

With my feet moving on there own accord I walked to where two patio doors stood tall. "Wanna go out?" He asked causing me to jump a little. "I didn't mean to scare you" passing me my coffee I smiled at him nodding my head eagerly. I wanted to see what was out there.

Opening the doors he motioned for me to go out first. Stepping onto the decking once again my mouth fell open. "Holy cow Nate you have a freaking pool" I grinned sounding like a small child.

"Come sit over here" He said nodding towards the corner. It was like a secluded area.

"You have a beautiful home Nate but why the hell don't you live in it".

"I told you I move around a lot. I don't have time to stay in the one place for a long time".

"That's sad" I whispered taking a sip of my coffee. "You can't forget to live your life Nate. Money doesn't make the world go round. Enjoy it before its to late". "That coming from you miss workaholic " He laughed raising his eyebrows. Laughing with him I nodded my head "Guess we're both just committed to our jobs".

"I kind of have to be" I sighed remembering I had work to go to in the morning.

"What's the frown for?" He asked

Shrugging my shoulders I sighed "Ever wish you could just run away?" I asked "Just escape from all the bullshit, forget everything and just leave it all behind?". "You can't run away from your problems Ava. One day they'll all come crumbling down around you if you do. Take them head on and deal with them as best you can".

"Easy to say when you don't have a dad like mine" I snapped wincing "Sorry I didn't mean to snap. I don't run away from my problems Nate. God I didn't have any until I stupidly wanted to get back in touch with my dad. And then everything around me came crashing down. Now I'm involved-.." Cutting myself off I placed my mug on the table beside me "You don't need to hear this. It's my business ill handle it". "Hey I didn't mean it like that" He said softly. Reaching over he placed his hand on my knee. "Are you close with your dad?".

Yawning I shook my head "Never have been but it's not a big deal. I lived without him for so long I can't really remember what it's like to have one" Feeling the tears well in my eyes I fanned my face with my hands. "I have no idea why I'm crying right now" I said choking out a laugh.

Getting out of his seat he knelt infront of me "No little girl should have to grow up without a dad Ava" Bringing his hand up he wiped away my tears.

Breathing out loud I bit my bottom lip "Like I said it's not a big deal" Leaning back in my chair I pulled my knees up to my chin. Instead of going back to his seat he sat on the arm of mine. "What about your mom?"

"She's my rock" I smiled to myself "She brought me up and turned me into the woman I am today".

"Remind me to thank her when I meet her" Leaning back slightly he placed his arm around my shoulder.

"Nate I- What is going on here?" I whispered my head all over the place.

"I don't know Ava but I feels like I've knew you my whole life and if you let me I'd really like to get to know you, all of you".

"I - I think I would like that too".

"Favourite color?" I asked

We had decided to start asking random questions so we could get to know each other a little better.

"Red baby" He smirked making my mouth fall open. Red was my favourite color.

"City or country you'd love to visit?" He asked pulling my feet into his lap giving them a massage.

We had moved inside to the livingroom as it started getting chilli outside. I have never felt so relaxed with a guy in all my life. I didn't have to worry about his mood changing or saying something I shouldn't. "Barcelona" I smiled "It's on my bucket list".

"Hm I might take you if your a good girl" He winked.

"Hm so that'll be a car and a holiday you owe me since I'm always a good girl" I laughed really enjoying his company. It's easy to forget when I'm with Nate.

"What time is it?" I muttered trying to keep my eyes open. As much as I was enjoying myself I was shattered.

"Just turned 3am"

"Holy shit" I sighed "I'm up for work in less than 6 hours" I groaned.

"I'm pulling a sicky tomorrow" He grinned as he started rubbing my feet again.

"Lucky for some. The boss your friend or something?"

Watching the smirk pull at the side of his mouth he leaned closer to me, so close I could feel his breath against my lips "I am the boss baby, CEO of Big Apple Moving and Storage".

What?

"You're so lucky. I wish I was my own boss well technically I am but there is still people higher than me so yeah technically I'm not" I frowned watching his adams apple bob up and down as he swallowed. "Why are you looking at me like that?" I asked.

"I just told you I'm the CEO of one of New Yorks biggest companies and you say nothing" He smiled. I didn't get it. Was I missing something?

"What do you want me to say - Wait I'm no gold digger Nate" I said putting my feet on the ground and standing up. "Is that what you think of me?".

Jumping up quickly he took hold of both my hands "No Ava I would never, I didn't mean it like that it's just-.."

"Let me guess" I said cutting him off "You've dated people before only after your money? Well let's make one thing clear Nate. I am not nor will I ever be interested in your money. I make my own, it might not be close to what you make or have but rest assure it is mine."

"Me and my big mouth" He grumbled sighing as he took a seat.

"If I was after your money do you think I would have stuck around after you told me you worked in storage? I don't care what you do for a living or how much money you-"..

"$100.000 an hour". He said cutting me off.

"Holy shit Nate.." Running both hands through my hair I started pacing the room. "Why tell me that? I told you I don't care about money. You're making me feel like all I'm interested in is your money". "So dating?" He grinned pushing himself of the couch and walking towards me.

"Of course that's all you heard" Sighing I looked up at him when he stopped infront of me "I'm not really in a good place just now Nate, my heads all messed up and we've only just met I just-.."

"Want to be friends?" He asked

"I could really use one right now"

"Thanks for letting me stay the night Nate" I said pulling back the covers as he stood in the doorway.

"Like I said Ava I feel like I've knew you for years. Sleep tight baby" He whispered closing the door behind him.

How did I feel safe with Nate? Was it because he was Blazes brother? He made me forget everything. Made me feel good. If only I had met him first.

Might sound childish but I couldn't sleep. I couldn't sleep because I wasn't used to sleeping in a strange place. Was Nate still awake?

Pushing the covers back I slipped out of bed and made way for the door. Pulling it open I looked down the hall way only to catch the light from underneath the door across from mine. That must be his room.

Pulling down the handle I peeked my head through the door to see him sitting at his desk, laptop infront of him and earphones in his ears.

Walking towards him I placed my hand on his shoulder making him jump. Laughing I watched him pull the earphones from his ears and placing a hand over his heart. "You trying to kill me?"