Loving You Too Long

“Mom, don’t teach other people’s children to be cheap women,” Nathan said in a disapproving tone. But his mother responded to his words with another lengthy speech about women, about obedience to God, parents, and infidelity.

“What’s wrong with being cheap anyway? After all, it’s not you who’s at a loss.”

Indeed, it wasn’t her who would suffer the consequences, but Haisley’s future husband. He would be left with the pieces in the end. Then his mother proceeded to talk to Loretta, but with sensitive content that left the girl flustered. And Nathan knew, whatever Loretta’s response, his mother would counter it with other statements. Fortunately, his father intervened in the conversation, preventing the sensitive discussion from continuing further.

In the end, Nathan escorted Loretta back to her apartment. Loretta remained silent throughout the journey, just like when they were heading to the airport. But this time, Nathan knew that the girl seemed sadder than before.

“Is there something you want to talk about?” Nathan asked Loretta. The girl appeared hesitant, shaking her head while biting her lower lip. “Just say whatever you want to say; I’ll listen,” he added.

Loretta seemed to raise her head, her eyes looking at Nathan hesitantly. “I think your mother doesn’t like me,” the girl said softly.

Nathan frowned. He wasn’t unaware of his mother’s deliberate act of not talking to Loretta. He just pretended not to know. “That’s just your feeling because you haven’t gotten to know Mommy .”

Loretta shook her head. “I don’t know. She just seemed to like Haisley more than me all night. She didn’t even talk to me.”

“It’s because Mommy has known Haisley since she was a baby and considers her as her own child. You know my family doesn’t have daughters. And besides, next time, you should try talking to Mommy yourself. I think it’ll be easy. Mommy likes fashion, just like you.” Nathan replied flatly.

A smile instantly appeared on Loretta’s face. The girl nodded enthusiastically. “You’re right. How long will your mother be in London?” she asked, curious.

“I don’t know. One to two weeks, maybe.” Nathan said uncertainly because his mother could stay longer than that.

“In that case, I’ll visit your house and take your mother shopping. Do you think that’s a good idea?” she asked for advice. Nathan just nodded his head.

Loretta eagerly wrapped her arms around Nathan’s neck. Despite her tall figure, she still had to stand on her tiptoes to balance their heights with Nathan. Loretta leaned in, and her lips met his.

Sweet, with a hint of pasta. That was the first taste Nathan got from Loretta’s full lips. But still, it didn’t compare to the sensation of kissing Haisley’s thinner lips.

Loretta kissed him with enthusiasm, but Nathan couldn’t feel any passion. His mind was instead filled with the image of himself kissing Haisley’s lips and touching her body. Damn! He cursed inwardly and immediately pulled away from Loretta.

“It’s late. I have to go home,” he said. Loretta pouted upon hearing this.

“Don’t you want to stay over?” she asked, hope evident in her voice. Nathan just shook his head. Then he quickly got into his car to head home.

Damn! Why did he have to imagine Haisley at a time like this? He cursed inwardly.

Several tens of minutes later, he arrived home. Nathan parked his car in the garage. Gilbert’s car was already neatly parked there. He had just gotten out of his car when he saw the connecting door open and the petite girl emerged, still wearing jeans and a short-sleeved shirt.

Was she waiting for him? He wondered.

But no, the girl seemed to ignore him and strolled towards Gilbert’s car. As she reached into her bag in the trunk, Nathan noticed how tempting her petite backside looked. His hand itched to touch and squeeze it. Just that simple sight made his lower body react instantly.

“Are you doing this on purpose?” The question just slipped out of Nathan’s mouth.

The girl holding the bag stopped in her tracks and turned to look at him. “Doing what?” she asked, confused.

Moving your butt so seductively. That was what was on Nathan’s mind right now. “Dominating the conversation with my mother,” Nathan replied. “So much so that Loretta didn’t even get a chance to talk and introduce herself.”

Damn! Why did he have to say that? Why did he have to act like an angry lover because his lover was being treated unfairly? That wasn’t what he was thinking at all.

“You stay silent on purpose and only respond to Mommy ‘s words briefly because you know that way, Mommy will talk even more. You’re giving her a chance to talk. And it makes Mommy completely ignore Loretta.”

The girl seemed to furrow her brows, then stared at Nathan defiantly.

“Whether I stay silent or talk a lot, it will always be wrong in your eyes, Nath. I don’t need to respond to your nonsense.” The girl then turned around.

No, Nathan didn’t want her to leave yet. He still wanted to confront her. He still wanted to see the face of the girl he hadn’t seen for so long.

“I’m not talking nonsense, Haisley. And what about your hair? Did you cut it on purpose? What’s your intention? Seeking attention from people?”

Seeking attention from me? That thought only occupied his mind. His hand itched to touch her hair and feel its texture again. Would it be as soft as before?

“Yes, I deliberately seek attention,” the girl replied with fiery eyes. “I even intend to beautify myself and improve my appearance so that I can appear sexier and attract more men’s attention here.

“Do you remember what your mother said earlier, that I should date many men? Well, I will do that. And after that, you will call me a cheap woman. And you know, I don’t mind hearing that. So now, let go of my hand. I want to sleep.” The girl tried to shake her hand to free herself, but Nathan didn’t let go. Every time he saw those lips talking, his desire to silence them with his own lips grew stronger.

“Nathan!” Haisley growled in annoyance.

“What about Dean?” Why did he have to mention that jerk’s name? He cursed inwardly. “Are you planning to date many men behind his back too? Are you planning to betray him? Are you planning to parade yourself to many people? Why not to me?” Nathan thought, frustrated.

“I’ve told you that my affairs have nothing to do with you,” the girl said irritably.

“He’s my cousin,” Nathan said meaninglessly.

“And he’s my boyfriend,” Haisley replied angrily.

How far had Haisley’s relationship with Dean actually gone? What had they done in her small flat? Had they already had intercourse?

“I just need to be loyal to the man who will be my husband later,” the last sentence Nathan heard came from the girl’s mouth.

Husband? Who would marry Haisley later? Who would be her husband? I’d rather die first before proposing to her to her parents.Copyright Nôv/el/Dra/ma.Org.

The girl walked away, leaving Nathan confused with his own thoughts.

Nathan ran his fingers roughly through his hair and watched the girl run away from him. He was sure she had locked herself in from the inside because she was afraid of him.

Nathan was about to walk to his room when he saw the woman he really wanted to avoid. “Isn’t jealousy quite unpleasant, Nath?” she asked mockingly.