chapter 42

Nick's POV

I looked into the body sized mirror at myself in full suit, I sighed the natural smell of Aaron that once filled the room was gone. Maybe I shouldn't have said anything I haven't heard of Michael either I hope he doesn't do anything stupid.

Today I have a meeting with the Ambrosia company, my old friend if I can still call him that company. It's a world-wide expanding community that has many links and connections, it's far larger and more connected than mine have been up for one and a half decades now.

It's also the reason I'm here right now even though I think it's time I make some connections with my old friend again. Though it's twenty one plus years since I last saw him it's time I man up, I had no power back then and it may be too late now but I at least want to face it; face the person I left behind for money.

Having my driver drive my seat I picked up Cullum on my way there. On our way there he asked, "how is your time with your young lover?" He smiled at me

"Ruined, I told him how I felt and now he needs time to think about how to move forward with this" I said honestly, "I ended up getting carried away" I said

Though I sounded chillax I was honestly not, I was checking my phone everyday since the last two weeks to see if Aaron made up his mind. I want to text him but I'm not sure about what to say. I feel that if I do I might push for an answer and he will feel pressured and turned me down cause Aaron is just the type of person that doesn't put up with these types of things.

He is the type of person that says when he needs time; time is what he needs; in other words if I'm serious I must not be impatient and wait for an answer. He is young and he has a lot to look forward to. I'm not.

"Sounds to me like he turned you down without actually saying it" Cullum said

"If it were anyone else Yeah, but not Aaron" I answered, Aaron was just that person you know.

"What about Michael?"

"Went no contact, I think he even changed apartments as well" I said

Trying to get in touch but haven't reached him in so long that I partially gave up, best to wait until he's ready, best to give him his space. I feel like I'm slowly heading down the path of loneliness, why is it that now more than ever.

Before we knew it we stopped by Ambrosia's main building. I put both hands in my pocket as I exited the car. Cullum walked out with the tablet and some employees welcomed us in before guiding us to the elevator. To say I was nervous was an understatement, it's been years what if I'm yelled at?

I sucked it up as the elevator reached the last floor at the top, walking through the lobby and to the desk where I saw this man with dark brown eyes, gray hair, looked like he was in his early 40's?

Cullum went up to him, "I believe we have an appointment with Mr. Ambridge Nickolas Preminger"

He looked at his computer,  he then picked up the phone and called "Yes Nickolas Preminger, he is right here"

It was only moments later the door opened revealing my friend Johan who looked surprised and at the same time happy. "Nick" he said

"Jo, yo"

"Um, Collins, report to Amoya that I'll be taking an early leave today" he said

The guy raised a brow as he looked at me but nods, "cullum can you stay back a d make arrangements with co-CEO" I asked politely

"Yes sir" he answered

Jo put up his finger to ask for a minute then went back inside for his jacket and returned. He slipped the jacket over his shoulders and he nodded as we both walked to the elevator.

Amoya's POV

I chuckled and my arms were wrapped around her neck. She was between my legs looking at me upset.

"I'm serious it's not funny"

"I know, it's just your face you look cute when your angry and jealous" I said

She raised a brow at me but I kissed her gentle, "I'm sorry I didn't tell you" I said, "I guess I didn't really thought much about it"

"Maybe think about it next okay?"

I can still see in her eyes that she was still a bit upset at it. It is my fault for not telling her about my family. I should make an official meeting. "Although it's impractical and not good but my father's funeral is next month can you come with me" I said softly

If I said I felt nothing at the death of this man I'd be lying, I know he was a Cheater. He wasn't the best father nor was he the worst. But he was there for some important parts of my life. He was better than no father, when I got my driver's license, graduations , prom, award ceremonies. Taught me how to drive.

My biological dad wasn't around. Yeah, my step father was a cheater and overall a shitty partner but I don't dare say he was the worst father on the planet. I wasn't his kid and didn't have to do that could have told me anytime he didn't. It just breaks me down more, makes me wonder how Aaron feels about this?

"Hey, it's okay to cry babe"

I guess my thoughts were being shown for her to look at me like that, she used her thumb to wipe the tear that fell down my cheek and before I knew it I was wrapping my arms around her neck crying.

"It's okay, it's okay, I'm here"

She gently caresses my back gently as I cried miserable over her shoulder.