Nick’s Obsession (The Billionaire’s Obsession 3)

“When I finished high school I searched for a school away from home, like a few states away from home. Dad first complained about it, but he was glad I left. I stayed in touch with Max in the beginning then that stopped. He didn’t try to reach out either, things were fine the way they were.”

“And I messed it up?”

“It isn’t you.” I thanked the waiter who picked up the fork and gave me a new one, “I just don’t want you to get your hopes up. Max has his own agenda.”

Nick narrowed his eyes on me, “What does Max want?”

“He wants me to go to Florida and talk to dad.”

Nick didn’t say a word, he finished his coffee, giving me time to catch my breath while he processed things on his own. He was a smart guy, without much info he could piece things together. I knew he was also good at reading me.

“So your mom cheated on your dad and left with the guy. I imagine you look like your mother so you reminded him for her all the time. His reluctance made you think he didn’t care, that Max was the only kid he cared for so you left. You stayed in touch with Max and I’m pretty sure Max told your dad how you were doing, keeping him updated.”

“That’s the short version.” I nodded.

“It’s been months though. So why is Max suddenly pushing you to go see your father?”

I played around with my food, feeling awful for being the way I was. I should care, but I told Nick before. I didn’t care much for them. I had my own family now, they were people who were actually close to my heart.

“He is sick.”

Nick thought I was awful too, he didn’t voice it but his eyes told me that much, “Emily.”

“You think I’m awful for not wanting to go see him?”

Nick leaned back against his seat, “I don’t think you’re awful. You were the one living with Max and your dad, of course, you know best how the situation was. The things they made you feel is not something I can ever imagine. But he is family, Em, I can’t make you do something you don’t want to do. But just really think this through. You might regret not going to see him five years from now.”

I couldn’t help but pout, “Why are you so perfect?’

He smirked at me, “No clue, some people are just born this way.”

“That’s funny, Ha Ha.” I threw his words right back at him which made him chuckle, “You should head to the office, I don’t want you to miss your meeting.”

Nick reached out to me, holding my hand tightly in his, “Promise me you’ll think about this.”

I nodded, “I promise.”

Nick paid the bill and walked me back to the apartment. I thought he’d leave straight away, instead, he pushed me inside the apartment, wrapped his arms around me and kissed me. His kiss was wet and harsh, pushing his tongue right in my mouth. I didn’t know what turned him on like that, but I wouldn’t complain. Dropping my bag on the floor I wrapped my arms around his neck and pressed myself up against his firm chest. My belly got in the way, but Nick didn’t seem to care. He ran his hand through my locks and gripped it, tilting my head back as he deepened the kiss. Pulling out of the kiss Nick trailed his lips down my throat, my breathing hitching in my throat as I felt his fingers slip inside my shirt. Closing my eyes I focused on his soft kisses and the feeling of his fingers leaving a hot trail against my sensitive skin. A gasp left my lips when I felt him push my jacket off my shoulder and made my bra strap snap.

“Nick!”

He pulled away, chuckling at me as he leaned down to pick up my jacket and bag, “Just a little something to get me through my day.” He handed me my things, the grin never leaving his face.

“I’m glad my bra is able to do that.” I muttered, shrugging my jacket back on, “Now if you excuse me I’m missing my meeting with Evan. We have lots to discuss, your obsession with my underwear is one of the topics.”

“I love that your taste never changed. Another confession, I couldn’t get that neon pink bra out of my head the entire day. I’m glad I was the only one to witness that.”

That made the butterflies in my stomach go nuts, “You’ll forever be the only one to see me in my crazy colored underwear.”

“That’s the plan,” Nick confirmed on a serious note.

The change in his voice made me question what was going on in his head, I was about to ask him about the sudden change, but he suddenly stepped forward and kissed my head. Turning on his heels he left, leaving me with questions and confusion. I’m pretty sure he walked away because he wasn’t ready to be questioned. I hated being left like this though. Not wanting to worry on my own I kicked off my shoes, headed to the bedroom to grab my laptop and installed myself on the couch to rant to Evan. Evan always made time for me. It was good to see his face again and hearing his voice. I told Evan everything. I told him about my past and Max suddenly showing up. I also told him about Nick being all weird about it and him leaving me so confused a few minutes ago. That’s when Evan told me something which threw me off my game completely. I didn’t think about it because we discussed this before. We both agreed to let our relationship stay the way it was.

“I’m just saying that maybe he changed his mind, maybe he does want to make things official.”

“Things are official.” I reminded Evan, “We signed papers and everything.”

“Emily, I know a lot of women would have jumped at the thought of Nicolas Woods wanting to marry them. Why does it make you want to jump off a building?”

“Because marriage ruins everything.”