My Fated Human Luna by TheNich29

My Fated Human Luna Chapter 149

2 Little Mistake

Maverick POV

After the meeting, I head straight to my office. I know Connor will have more to say about Ruby but I have an important phone call so I am saved from his ball busting for now. I close the door and pick up the phone. It rings twice before my mother picks up. “Hello sweet boy.” “Hi mom, how are you feeling?” “You know you don’t need to call me at the same time every day if you’re busy.” “Don’t be ridiculous, you are more important than any meeting I could have.” She laughs and I love that sound. My heart sinks with the thought that there could come a time when I won’t be able to hear it. “How did your big meeting go? How is your new boss? Do you think she will be a good fit?” I start to laugh. “That’s a lot of questions at once. The meeting was good. She seems really intelligent and driven. She definitely isn’t just there because she is Stephen’s granddaughter.” “I guess your worries are put to rest then.” “Yes, I believe that she will be an asset to the team. Stephen will be able to enjoy his retirement.” “I’m glad but I’m sure he wasn’t worried about you running things, Maverick.” I would like to believe that but I don’t want to focus on work right now. “Enough about work, I want to see how you are.” “Maverick, I have been in the hospital for a week. I’m not really that exciting. I’ve watched more game shows and soap operas than I care to admit. The meds are helping with the nausea and hopefully the chemo is helping with the cancer.” “Not hopefully, it is helping. You have to be positive. That is as important as the medicine, mom.”

“When did they say you could come home?” “They want me here for at least one more week and then I can go home.” “You mean you can come to my home.” “Maverick, I’m sure that Delilah is not going to want me hanging around your apartment. Besides, I’m still capable of taking care of myself.” “Mom, first of all, that isn’t true. Delilah loves having you around. Second of all, my apartment is big enough for you to have privacy and I will be able to keep an eye on you. If you get sick, I want to be there to help you.” She laughs “that’s a mother’s job.” “Well, it’s my turn to return the favor after all the years you took such great care of me.” We talk for another twenty minutes about her favorite tv shows and the nurses love life’s at the hospital. Despite what she is going through, I can tell she is smiling and happy. When we hang up, I sit back in my chair. I hate that she has to be in the hospital for another week but I know it’s where she needs to be. I give myself the same talk I do every time I think about her being sick before I get back to work.

didn’t give me any choice. I was happy to go home and veg out on the couch. I pack up my briefcase and head for the elevator. “Have a good night Mr. Colwell”, Jennifer, the floor secretary, says as I step onto the elevator. I nod and the elevator door closes. I’m thankful that she was behind the desk putting distance between us. She has asked me out several times despite me being very clear that I am not interested and very taken. I would never cheat on Delilah. The door to the elevator opens and I spot Connor across the lobby talking to a woman,

on and pull out of my spot. “What bar are you dragging me to?” He smiles and I have a feeling I’m not going to like the answer. “The Den” he says and I grip the steering wheel. “That is not a bar. It is a night club with girls dancing in cages.” “They have a VIP lounge and there are no girls dancing in there. We can have a few drinks and then your boring a** can go home.” “Fine, a couple drinks and then I’m

area with couches. We both take a seat and order a drink. There is plexi glass allowing the VIP section to see the dance floor. It’s a sea of people and I’m so grateful to be in VIP right now. The waitress returns and hands me my Manhattan. “Is there anything else I can do for you gentlemen” she says in her most seductive voice. I shoot a glare at Connor before he can answer. He looks back at her, “no sweetheart, we’re good.” She walks away and he sulks as I sip on my drink. “You’re a terrible wingman.” “Yes I am”, I say and laugh. After I finish my first drink, I’m feeling more relaxed and slightly buzzed. I sit back just watching the people dance until my eyes land on something that immediately sobers me up. “What the hell is wrong with you”, Connor asks, as I stand so I can

in his expression. I turn back toward the VIP area without a word to him. Once I walk past the bouncer I can hear Delilah screaming my name. I turn back and the bouncer is stopping her from following me. “Is she with you sir” he asks me. I look at this woman that I love. “No, she is with some a**hole on the dance floor.” “Maverick, please I’m sorry we were just dancing. Please don’t do this. I love you.” Everything in me wants to believe that she drank too much and it was just dancing, but what would have happened if I hadn’t been here tonight? I turn and make my way back up the stairs and sit down in the same chair. I flag the waitress down and order another drink. I have no intention of

to make a scene. I’m grateful when we leave VIP and the crowd has died down. We head to my car and I pull up at Connor’s apartment building. “Are you sure you want to deal with her tonight?” He really is a good guy. “I’m good, I’ll see

I grab a suit for tomorrow and head to the guest room down the hall. I don’t think I have ever been this angry in my life. After I’m showered and dressed, I slide into bed.