Dear Ex Wife Please take me back by The Every Woman

Chapter 53 ~ You don't know?

ALEX

Two weeks felt like two fucking decades when I was away from her. Dad had me over see the new project and I didn't argue against it. I needed air, to recollect myself before I drowned in this woman.

But Fuck me.

It didn't do shit. If anything, it felt even worse. Every Night I had to fight the urge to call her, drop a text and that was the first time I've ever felt like doing such a thing.

I've been with women. But it was only for sex. I fell in love with Leah, and I want to marry her but even she doesn't make my heart beat the way Athena does.

It's chaotic, takes over your mind and brings you to your fucking knees. I've had tabs on her, calling Ryan every fucking second. Even he must notice I'm acting out of character.

He told me she was in the hospital, but she didn't and that makes me mad. Why the hell is she keeping things from me? I was already on edge because of her trauma, but I had to leave. I needed a clear head but the moment I heard she was in the hospital, I wrapped up the meetings and came back home.

So here I stand watching her fidget and its taking every fiber of my being not to kiss those lips. Dig my nails into her curves as i hold her all night long.

Fuck! What is happening to me?

I drop my gaze towards her and watch Athena as she lowers her gaze, her fingers tightening around the blanket like it's the only thing keeping her grounded.

I slip off my watch and place it on the dresser, my movements slow as I study her. Her posture is tense, like she's bracing for something, but she's trying so damn hard to act normal.

Luca is yet to send me the results of why she was at the hospital. But if she could tell me right now, I'd know how to help her.

"Athena," I say her name carefully, testing the waters.

She looks up at me, her dark eyes wide, too guarded.

"You sure there's nothing you want to tell me?"

part, hesitation flickering across her face before she shakes

I nod.

and we will.just waste time going back

here." I command and she looks

lip and slowly walks towards

when I see the see

respond, instead, I

missed her

second, before she stiffens again. But I don't let go. I

my face in the crook of her neck, inhaling her scent like it's the only thing keeping

get her out of my system. If anything,

doesn't know what to do with them. "Alex..." Her voice is barely above a

strained. "No words, Athena. Just let me hold you." She doesn't fight me. She doesn't pull away. But she doesn't relax,

just enough to look at her, my fingers still gripping her

meet

hate how she looks at me with a questioning gaze, like she just can't soak

out

the door behind me and walk to

myself in work than have to deal with that look in

thought she was

know

around Noah.

bet

en

even laughs at his

mind and I decide to send Luca a

information on