Damon stuck around for a while and talked with me, and by a while I mean over an hour. He said he didnt have anything else to do so we just got to know each other.
I told him about how Tanner and I met, about how we ended up dating, I even told him about the issues we've been having lately. I don't know why I mentioned it but I felt like I needed another opinion besides my best friend, who no matter how much she says she won't be biased, always is biased.
"well, honestly im surprised you tied him down, I always knew him to be a player. He would always text me about various girls that he was into"
without noticing my head jolted back at what he said
"oh" was all that came out
"I mean I don't think he's like that now..." he scratched the back of his neck "I mean like back in high school"
"oh?" my tone changed a bit, I literally just told him that we started dating in high school..so he just dug himself deeper
"I mean I dont think you were together at that time" he cleared his throat, obviously finding himself in a corner
"well he's been distant lately, I can't help but feel like its my fault you know?" I cupped my cheek in my hand, leaning onto the counter
"I see where you're coming from, but don't blame yourself. He's a lucky guy to have you beside him" I could feel my cheeks turning red, I haven't blushed in what feels like months
"aghemm" Drew cleared his throat, making me look over at the time and realizing its already 4:50
"Oh wow, its closing time for us" I jolted up in excitement "thank you for helping me pass the time" I smiled at him as I began to shut down my browsers
"It was a pleasure to keep a beautiful girl company" he bowed and winked at me as he grabbed his things and made his way to the door. He stopped halfway through the door and looked back at me over his shoulder "Bye Rachel"
I waved goodbye as he closed the door behind him
Did it get hot in here?
"Tanner??" I called out as I walked into the house
No response
I was expecting him to be home by now, I mean its 6:00 pm. I pulled out my phone and decided to sent him a text before i got dinner started
Where are you babe?
I walked into the kitchen and started pulling out ingredients to make Lasagna, I have been wanting some lasagna for a while now.
As I began putting the lasagna together my phone dinged, it was Tanner
At the gym, ill be home soon
My gut was giving me a weird feeling but I couldn't tell if it was guilt from the butterflies I was getting with Damon. I mean I haven't felt those since Tanner and I first got married.
Being the paranoid person I am checked to see if his location was on, that way I can ease my mind.
Its off
Alisha has been getting to me, Ive never been one to doubt Tanner or question his honesty, but the talks Alisha and I have been having have brought up a few questions.
I brushed it off and continued making the lasagna, applying each layer carefully so that not only will it tase good, it'll look good too. I popped the lasagna in the oven, set the timer and went into the bedroom to change into comfortable clothes. I was going to stay in this outfit until Tanner came home to see what he thought of it but decided against it.
By the time the lasagna was done Tanner was walking into the house with his gym bag in hand.
"hey babe, how was the gym" I walked up to him and leaned in to give him a kiss, he turned his head a bit and I ended up kissing his cheek
Did he do that on purpose?
"It was good, the usual" he set his gym back on the floor in the living room "smells good in here" He stuck his nose into the air smelling the delicious blend of cheese and tomato sauce
"I made lasagna for dinner" I forced a smile, feeling once again that he was being distant
"Oh yum, save me a piece for lunch tomorrow. Im not hungry now" he yawned as he walked to the bedroom "I think im going to bed" he disappeared down the hallway
I dragged my feet as I walked into the kitchen, somehow my appetite was gone. I wrapped up the lasagna and put it away for tomorrow. I reached for a glass of wine and plopped down on the couch to unwind for the night. I turned on Friends and sat back with my wine, trying to drown out my thoughts and emotions. My lids getting heavier with each episode until eventually sleep overcame me
I opened my eyes to the sun shining into the bedroom.
Bedroom? How did I get here?
I looked around and again Tanner was gone. I sighed, sitting up in bed waiting for my alarm to go off so that I can get started with my morning routine. I guess I could start a few minutes early but my body wouldn't move.
Eventually my alarm rang, signaling for me to get up. I dragged myself out of bed and walked to the bathroom to once again wash my body and brush my teeth.
As for what to wear to work today I grabbed a black body suit and paired it with a white pencil skirt that had thin black checkered lines on it. Threw on some black heals and applied my makeup, topping it off with red lipstick to add some color.
I looked at myself in the mirror, looking at my body, only wishing that my belly was growing a baby. I know I can't keep bringing myself down like this but its really hard not to, especially when my husband is being so distant towards me. I feel like I've failed him.
I snapped myself out of my thoughts and quickly made a coffee and was out the door.
Another slow day at work, this time I left before 5:00 pm leaving Drew with Betty. She's a sweet older lady who started working there a while back, she had bank experience so she was hired on pretty quick. Compared to the rest of us though she was a bit of a talker, she would go off on tangents about random things that interested her or things from back in her day. Super sweet lady but the guys never liked being left alone with her.
I chuckled as I waved by to Drew and laughing at him rolling his eyes to another story about Betty's teenage years.
I got home and Tanner was actually home, excited to see him I hurried inside and set my stuff down. He was in the living room watching football as he normally does
"Hey T, how was work?" I bent over the couch and hugged his neck from behind, kissing his cheek in the process
"pretty slow, I couldn't wait to get home" he ran his fingers through his hair, something he tended to do when he was overwhelmed or frustrated "what about you?" he looked over his shoulder at me as I walked into the kitchen to heat up the lasagna from last night
I kind of hoped that he would mention something about me looking nice today, its been a while since i got a compliment from him
"Not too bad" I smiled "its pretty slow too so that's why I'm home early" A knock at the door distracted me from what I was doing "Ill get it" I announced as I walked towards the door
Standing at the door was a woman, She had short blonde hair and a nice petite figure like mine.
"Hi" I smiled at the woman, waiting for her to say what she was here for
"Hi, I'm looking for Tanner?" she asked hesitantly
"May I ask what this is in regards to?" I'm curious as to why there's a random woman at our door asking for my husband
"I just really need to speak with him" she pushed avoiding my question
"Lisa?" Tanner walked up behind me, I'm assuming he heard the conversation and made his way over to see what was going on
Wait...why does he know her name?
*pictures are just for outfit reference, not what the actual characters look like*