I was in the kitchen preparing plates for our guests while Evan helped me. He took hold of two plates and carefully walked around the island.
“So you want to meet Anna to have a talk with her?” He asked quietly, knowing that if Nick heard us he’d put a stop to this, “You sure about this?”
“I’m sure.” I watched Evan balance three plates on his arm, “I think she’ll be reasonable to talk to. The unreasonable person here is Giselle, but I’m certain once I’ve talked to Anna she’ll understand there is no hope for her anymore.”
Evan nodded, “I agree. I’ll use my connections to find out which event she’ll attend soon. We’ll crash it.”
I smiled, watching him skillfully balance the plates while he left the kitchen to serve our guests. I knew Evan would agree with me on this. Anna would never stop unless someone talked to her.
Since Nick refused I knew I had to do it. We just had to make sure Giselle was not around while I did it. Nick was arranging a restraining order for Giselle and after she heard about that by his lawyer, Mike, she quieted down. I guess she never thought Nick would take it that far. Nick told me that Mike could be very intimidating when he wanted. So maybe Mike intimidated the crap out of her.
“We need two more plates.” Evan held up two fingers, “Just you and me.”
I handed him his plate and smiled when he wanted to take mine, “I can handle this-”
“Yes, but you were the cook so serving the plates is the least I can do.”
Following Evan into the dining room, I took a seat next to Nick and thanked Evan when he placed my plate in front of me.
Nick raised his glass in the air and glanced at each of our guests, “Thank you all for being here tonight.” He glanced at me, “And thank you, Emily, for preparing this dinner.”
Everyone cheered to that loudly. I held up my glass as well and noticed how Brandon narrowed his eyes at my glass of water. He knew I enjoyed a drink so I’d never decline it. He didn’t say anything though, but I could tell by the look in his eyes that he figured it out. He knew the secret Nick and I was keeping for now.
After dessert, Nick and Brandon offered to do the dishes so I was left with our guests in the living room. Sasha was focused on the movie Evan had chosen, so she didn’t notice when Evan turned to me and showed me the text he got.
“She’ll be at the premiere tomorrow.” He whispered, “We’ve got a date?”
I nodded, “Nick?”
He pocketed his phone again and focused on the screen ahead, “I’ll handle it.”
Brandon and Nick entered the living room shortly after that and took a seat on the couch as well. I shivered when Nick’s cold hand touched my cheek and leaned more into him, kissing his cheek.
“Brandon knows,” I whispered to him.
He sighed, kissing the top of my head, “I know. He cornered me in the kitchen asking tons of questions.”
We focused back on the movie and when it ended our friends left. I was sitting on the edge of our bed, moisturizing my legs after a shower while Nick got ready for his shower. Him undressing was like a show for me. I knew he was doing it on purpose every time.
“Evan mentioned some sort of surprise for you tomorrow.” He tossed his tie next to me, “You sure you feel up for it-” He held up his hand when I wanted to open my mouth, “Because Brandon mentioned that you felt sick earlier.”
“After he spun me around in circles!” I rolled my eyes, “Of course I’d feel sick. You don’t spin a pregnant woman around! Especially when she has morning sickness and just got off a plane.”
Nick didn’t seem convinced, “I’ll worry less if you take Michael with you.”
I knew if I protested he’d check up on Evan and me. I didn’t need that, it would ruin my plan to confront Anna so I agreed to take Michael with me. Evan could probably make it work. I knew he could work wonders.
Nick slowly unbuttoned his shirt, a playful smirk spreading across his face, “If you’re not too tired I’d love to show you how much I love you after my shower.”
Smiling I crossed my legs and leaned slightly back on the bed, “Be quick.” I whispered to him, biting my lip when I heard him unzip his pants, “I can’t wait.”
He quickly lost his clothes after my confession and hopped into the shower. Tomorrow Nick would probably be very upset with me so I wanted to make good memories tonight. To onto hold them while we’d struggle to find peace again.