Housewife Gone Wild

“Let’s go in. I ordered,” Nathan said, leading me into a small private room on the second floor. Outside was a little balcony with flowers, and not far off was a field, giving it a countryside feel.

“Coffee?” Nathan offered warmly.

“Thanks.” I sipped my coffee slowly, then got up and went to the balcony.

Nathan sat behind me, watching, and then softly said, “You look troubled. What’s going on? Can I help?”

I looked back at him. His eyes were clear and full of concern. “You already helped. Now you’re treating me to lunch,” I smiled.

Nathan smiled back. “It’s just a meal. No need for formalities.”

I didn’t say anything about my worries. Nathan didn’t push. We talked more about his field. He spoke freely and with passion. When he talked about his specialty, his eyes lit up.

I remembered the future tech industry had a bright outlook. Nathan was sure to do great things. “Mr. Holcomb has invested in quite a few projects lately,” Nathan said suddenly.

I answered. I knew Jared was a skilled

money.

learn about investment management, you

didn’t plan to make much money. When I had enough,

just like him,” Nathan

seen my daughter?” I

happened to notice her and took a good look. Her eyes and features are like Mr. Holcomb’s, no sign of you,” Nathan said, and looked at me eagerly. “If she looked more

and said, “Honestly, it’s OK whether she looks like me. She’s part of the Holcomb

said and already guessed why I was upset. He carefully asked, “Did Mr. Holcomb

eyes tightened, and I shook my head. “It doesn’t matter. Every family has

and said, “Mr. Holcomb had an

guy. You probably understand men better than I do. If I say he did, would that surprise you, or would

this. I thought about telling Melissa before, but she was in love, and I didn’t