Chapter 31 31
Nathann paused for a moment. He recalled how Brooke talked about photosynthesis. Also, the direction which plant will go in their villa. She did a great job there because the flowers bloomed to be the best in their whole estate. The neighbors kept talking about it and asked her for tips.
"She .... Umm she would have pursued medicine if we were not married young." Nathann said, looking into the distance
"She must have been quite a wife to you. That is probably the reason you are still hung up on her. Too bad you are not together anymore." Mr Manaf said.
'What? Me? Hung up on her? Haha. Noway. Not possible.' Nathann thought inwardly. However, he knows that he really wanted to see her. He associated that with the fact that she cut all communications with him and he didn't like it that way. So he misses her.
'Yes. That is it. I miss her,' he thought.
However, this was a feeling he has never felt for another woman. Maybe he had deeper intentions with Keren but in the end, he mostly pitied her. But he never had a longing to see her or be with her.
Back in college, he might have his share of college dating. But it was only one date out. After dinner, he wouldn't ask for a number or even try to contact the girl in any way.
Nathann could wait to go back and go to Brooke. He needed to understand what it was he felt.
After he left Mr Manaf's home, he called his assistant and asked him to send some roses to Shantal's address. A card too should be added that says 'I am sorry.'
"That is very thoughtful of you sir. I have always thought Miss Turner was really nice and lovely too. I will get that done first thing early tomorrow." The assistant said with excitement.
"Sir, I have been trying to reach you all morning. The florist said there was no one by the name Brooke at the address they tried to deliver the roses. Perhaps I should go and deliver it myself later-. " Nathann assistant began but Nathann interrupted.
Nathann was busy the next day with Mr Manaf and his executives. They had a meeting that lasted for a while because Nathann had only a day left before he returned to Silverbrook.
"You don't have to do that. You already have a lot to handle at the company while I am gone. Besides, they must have tried to deliver it to the wrong address. Ask them to send it again." Nathann ordered.
"Also, there is a dress I ordered for her. The card is on my table. Call them also to deliver the dress to Brooke's address as well." He added.
"Then announce to the company I will take a week's leave after I return. I need you to book a flight for two to Paris. Their best hotel as well and every popular place that we will visit should be prepared." Nathann ordered further. He gave his assistant the details of how he wanted everything to be done.
"Yes, sir. I will get that done right away, sir." His assistant replied with excitement. After that, they ended the call and both went back to their businesses to get things done.
"What? Again? How can that be?" Nathann spoke on the phone as he walked into the airport.
It was the next day but his assistant came with another piece of bad news. The roses he asked to be sent to Brooke were not delivered once again. The flower shop insisted that there was no one by the name Brooke Turner in that address.
"Don't worry about that. I will just do it myself. Besides, it's high time I see Brooke in person." Nathann said.
"Order another set of roses and have it delivered to the mansion before I arrive."
"Yes, sir." The assistant answered.
"What about the gown? Has it been delivered?" Nathann asked.
"Not yet, sir. But they will today. I have confirmed that. The tickets for Paris have been booked and so is your hotel. Everything is set for Paris." The assistant said.
"Good." Nathann responded. "Send me the details of everything."
Soon, he boarded the flight and was on his way back to Silverbrook.
As he sat in the plane, he couldn't help but think about Brooke. And how he had gone ahead to make plans for the both of them all by himself.
There is the possibility that Brooke might not be onboard with his plan. She could easily reject but he had to make an attempt. All he wants is to spend some time with her. The best place to do that would be her favorite place in the world, 'Paris.'
When the plane took off, Nathann shot his eyes with the thought of Brooke on his mind. All he wanted was to think of her.
Flashback
Two and a half year ago
Nathann was in the bathroom about to shave his face when Brooke's head popped in.
"Can I help with that?" Brooke asked with a smile as she walked into the bathroom.
"I am a grown man, Bee. I can do it myself." Nathann answered.
The two have been married for five months now. They live in a relatively peaceful manner.they slept and woke up on the same bed but they were never intimate.
Nathann felt him moving to college had made them a little distant for sometime. It was a moment to get to know one another, now that they are adults.
Brooke giggled and took the razor from Nathann to try shaving his face.
"You don't have to be a child for me to help. I am your wife. It is a way of showing affection." She said as she gently shaved off his beard.
After a while, she announced. "All done."
The two remained in the same position for a while. Nathan's blue green eyes were lust in Brooke's brown ones.
Nathan appreciated Brooke's beauty. She is clearly not the little girl he used to know before. She is a lady now. Her features are more defined. He pulled her closer by the waist and leaned in closer.
He took her lips in a gentle kiss for the very first time.