Macy's POV
I got awaken by the cold air that was blowing on my body. It was coming from the vent on the ceiling. Oliver's apartment had centralized AC and it automatically turns on when the temparature reaches to a certain level.
I could still smell the chlorine in my hair from the pool. And by the looks of it, the bed was also wet.
I clearly remembered everything that happened earlier.
My heart started to beat so fast.
Lubdub.
Lubdub.
Lubdub.
I turned to check Oliver. He was fast asleep.
Fear has taken over me. How could I let this happen? How could I be so stupid and reckless? A lot of bad ideas was running through my head. One of them was that Oliver was going to leave me since he already got what he wanted. I tried to get rid of those thoughts but they wouldn't leave my head.
I got up slowly.
I needed a shower.
I needed something to make me feel better.
I turned the hot water on and I let it flow on my body. I didn't care how hot the water was. I stayed there lost in sea of my thoughts. I like meditating when I'm overwhelmed or if I'm upset with something. I don't know how long I stayed like that
Then I heard a bang and the door opened. It was Oliver.
"Jesus! Baby your going to get yourself burned!"
I couldn't make out Oliver's face because the smoke from the hot water was so thick in the bathroom and I could hear the fire alarm going off. I quickly turned the water off.
I quickly grabbed the towel and covered myself. Without looking at Oliver I walked towards the wardrobe and changed into something comfortable.
I could hear that Oliver turned the fan on. Then I heard steps coming towards me. I was going to quickly stand up and move away when Oliver grabbed me and hugged me.
"I'm not going to ask but I will wait when you're ready to talk."
He didn't wait for me to respond he'd let me go. He then informed me that if I was hungry, the food was ready on the table.
I was still very confused. I don't know what I wanted. But I won't demand and I won't impose anything on Oliver. I will just let it be. I will just pretend.
Oliver's POV
I woke up to the sound of the fire alarm. I checked Macy but she wasn't their. I jumped out of bed with a lot of bad scenarios playing in my head. I could see smoke coming out from the gaps in the bathroom door. I opened it quickly, I saw Macy under the shower with the hot water tap on. I told her that she has to turn the tap off or she will get burned. Then I walked away so I could turn the fan on and turn the fire alarm off before the fire brigade gets an alert.
I was going to go back in the bathroom to check Macey but intead I found her in the walk in robe. She was just there staring at the wall. I walk up to her and reassured her that I would listen when she was ready.
Here we go again! I'm honestly getting frustrated. Did I do anything wrong again? Was it something I did or didn't do? I don't f*cking have a clue! I didn't want to go back to playing cat and mouse with her! For once, I just wanted her to tell me straight up and upfront so I could do something. But it wouldn't be wise to confront her right now or else she would step back, runaway and hide from me.
I acted like there was nothing wrong. I ate our dinner food which I've already reheated in the microwave. I was browsing on my phone to divert my attention. Then I heard footsteps walking towards me.
"Hungry?" I asked.
"Famish." Macy answered.
She actually sat beside me and ate. I was waiting for her to say something but I got nothing.
Monday morning came quickly. As usual, I was up early and I left Macy asleep.
When I arrived at the office, I asked John to buy me a proper coffee machine. It's because when I made coffee this morning it didn't tasted like the one Macy makes.
I was waiting for 09:00AM. In the last few weeks, Macy has started a routine to send text messages before she goes for work.
09:01
09:02
09:03
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09:20
She should be at work by this time.
Alright, that's it! I snapped. Then I dialed her number.
Her phone was ringing. I waited. Patiently waited.
Then she picked up the phone.
Macy: hello?
I could feel the coldness on her voice.
Oliver: are you at work?
Macy: yeah.
This is what I hate about Macy. I worked so hard to get through her. Then she'd let me take a peek and then she closes the door at my face.
Oliver: can you go home earlier tonight? I wanna talk about the elephant in the room.
Macy: okay.
Oliver: i love you.
I wasn't going to say it yet but I felt like I needed her to hear it.
She didn't say anything. I only heard her sigh then the call ended.
I asked John to reserve a table for us at a famous italian restaurant.
Macy's POV
I was shocked when I heard Oliver said the L word. I wasn't ready for that. And I didn't see that coming!
What if he realizes that I'm not good enough? What if he woke up one morning and he realizes that he doesn't love me? What if he only said that because of what had happened last night?
At around lunch time, Oliver sent me a message.
O'crowne: 06:30PM Cucina Italia
As the day went on, I was getting nervous. What was I suppose to say to him?
It was 04:30 when I asked if I could go earlier. There wasn't much to do anyway.
I went home.
I was surprised that we both came at the same time.
He was about to walk to the elevator when he saw my car coming.
He waited for me.
"Hi baby..." he greeted me with a kiss.
"Hi yourself" I answered.
We both silently walked towards the elevator. No one said anything until we reached the door.
As usual me running to the laundry. I quickly stripped my clothes and ran to the bath room. I saw Oliver taking his clothes off too.
"Can I use the shower first?" I asked him. It really wasn't a question. I said to use the shower first so he won't try and get in while I was there.
"Sure." Then he preceeded to the vanity which was only 1 step away from the shower.
Like seriously Oliver?! I was annoyed.
Then he looked at me "aren't you going to use the shower first?"
I really had no choice. Damn him! I could feel that he was laughing from the inside. But I didn't want to let him win so I took my bra and my panties off.
Eat your heart out dude! Pay back is a b*tch!
It's not like he hasn't seen everything anyway. I confidently walked in front of him, I bent over and pulled the lowest drawer to pick up my shaver.
He wants war, I will gladly give him war.
Oliver's POV
I was surpised but happy see my wife's car coming in the parking. I waited for her. I kissed her. Just like what all married couples do.
We only exchanged our hi's. I waited for her to start talking but she didn't say anything until we reached our apartment.
As usual she went to the laundry first while I went straight to our bedroom. I was taking my clothes off when she came in only wearing her bra and her panties. She looked cute with her arms crossed on her front as if I haven't seen anything.
She asked me if she could shower first which I agreed because I really wanted to shave first. So I went to the vanity to shave. I didn't really think of anything with that conversation.
I was about to start shaving when I noticed that she hasn't started showering yet. So, I told her that if she wanted to shower first why was she still standing there. Then I realized that we were actually having a battle of will.
So she obviously didn't want me there while she was showering. But I'll play her game. And because Macy is Macy, she stripped the rest of her clothes in front of me, just to make a point. It was actually kinda funny. Then she walked in front of me and bent over and picked up her shaver.
At least she's shaving for tonight. I told my self. I ignored her and pretended that I wasn't affected with what she was doing. I was actually ready to get into the shower with her but I didn't want her to get more mad at me.
I went out of the ensuite after I shaved. I didn't want to lose control.
I heard the shower stopped.
"Your turn babe." She yelled out. What a tease! I thought she was over but she wasn't really over yet. When I went back in the bathroom so I could shower, she was still in the bathroom naked with her hair wrapped with a towel.
Remember when I said that I was going to play her game?
I took my boxer off in front of her as well. I was very aroused and hard. She looked at me surprised and startled. I quickly walked towards her. I wasn't going to let her off easily. I wanted to let her taste her own medicine.
She tried to escape. But I managed to grab her hand. Then I placed it in the middle of my groin so she could feel my hard and erected cock.
She was flushed and red.
"Oliver..."
I didn't answer her.
I pulled her close in a hug. Then I kissed her slowly and lovingly. She moaned. Then I stopped.
"Go and get changed. We don't want to be late for dinner."
Then off I went to have a shower.