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Mateo's POV

I woke up to the sound of my phone ringing. I reached my hand onto my bedside table and swiped to answer.

I threw the cover over my legs and stood up, pulling over a gown before I walked onto the balcony.

"What," I answered and leaned on the balcony's railing.

"Good morning to you too brother," Isabel replied and I could see her roll her eyes.

"I just wanted to make sure spa day is still on and what time I should go pick up Nadia,"

Shit, I totally forgot that they were supposed to go to the spa today. I had booked a spa day for Nadia and her friends. I thought she'd need it after attending the graduation.

Isabel was supposed to show up at Nadia's home and pick her up. Grace and Jessica would be there already.

"Uhm, I'll wake her up. You can come over to pick her up in an hour or so. Also bring her something to wear and undergarments as well," I replied and turned to look at Nadia still asleep in my bed.

"She slept at your apartment? Are you two finally together?" She asked in excitement and I rolled my eyes.

"Goodbye Isabel," I hung up and moved back into my room.

I walked to the bed and kneeled down, making my face level with Nadia's sleeping one.

I shook her lightly and she groaned and turned the other way. I chuckled and shook her again.

"Nadia, wake up," I tried shaking her again but she groaned and tried to wiggle off my hand.

"What?" She dragged out the 'a' and rubbed the sleep from her eyes.

"Get up and take a shower. Isabel is coming to pick you up," I told her and she sat up.

"Why?"

"Because I have a surprise for you. Now go,"

She groaned but rolled out of bed and walked to the bathroom. I watched her legs move under my shirt. The shirt ended under her butt so her under cheeks would show if she lifted her arms.

I heard the shower turn on and I got up to make breakfast. I decided to make scrambled eggs, bacon and avocado toast. I served it with a cup of orange juice.

"I didn't know you could cook," Nadia stated as she walked into the kitchen with my bathrobe and slippers on. everything was too big for her so she looked like a kid in their parents' clothes.

"I do. I'm just usually too busy to cook. Here you go," I handed her her own cup of orange juice and she thanked me.

We ate in silence for a few bites before curiosity got the best of her.

"So, where am I going?" She asked and I shook my head at her.

Just then Isabel waltzes into my apartment with bags.

They did their casual girl greeting and she handed Nadia the bags. She got up from the table and went on to change.

"So you didn't answer my question, are you and Nadia together yet?" Isabel asked as she picked up a slice from my plate and munched on it. 

I love Isa but she gets on my nerves sometimes, times like this. I get that she likes Nadia but I'm not even sure what I feel for Nadia. I like her but I'm not sure I can handle being in a relationship right now.

"Listen Isa-," I started but Nadia walked in making me stop talking immediately.

She looked gorgeous. She had a matching cream jogger set along with black and white trainers. She could wear a potato sack and she'd still be the prettiest woman on earth. I looked at my food and focussed on that while Isabel looked at me with a smirk on her face.

"Okay, we can head out now," Isa stated and she stood up from the seat Nadia sat in.

"Thank you for uhm having me, and for the food," Nadia awkwardly spoke and I nodded my head at her as they walked to the elevator.

"Enjoy ladies," I waved them goodbye as the doors closed.

I cleaned up the dishes and took a shower before readying myself for work. I know it's Saturday but I have some work to get done.

I parked my car in the parking and made my way up to my office. The building was empty so I didn't have to deal with anyone today. The week was hard enough. Sure I was taking care of Nadia but I worked from home whenever she slept.

I worked quietly until my idiot best friend barged into my office.

"I knew I'd find you here," Joshua beamed as he threw himself into a chair in front of mine.

I groaned and rubbed my temple before looking at the ceiling for grace.

"What do you want Josh?" I groaned and Joshua smiled like a lunatic.

"Can't I just see my favourite brother?" I narrowed my eyes at him and he raised his hands in surrender.

"Okay okay, I'm just here to find out if you finally asked Nadia out?"

What is it with people and that question today?

"Where did that even come from?" I asked as I stood to pour us each a drink.

I handed him a glass of whiskey and sat down with my own. I felt like I needed a drink for whatever he was about to say.

"Grace told me she, Jessica, Isabel and Nadia would be at a spa day that you paid for. So of course I wondered if you finally grew the balls to ask Nadia out," Josh smirked and swirled his drink.

I groaned and took a swing of my drink.

"So I take it you haven't. Why? I know you like her, you know you like her-"

"I don't," I defended and put my empty glass down.

"Bullshit," he replied and watched my reaction.

"Did you just come here to ridicule me over nonsense or do you have something important to talk about?" I asked growing annoying with Joshua.

Joshua has been around my whole life since we were kids. He's like one of my brothers at this point and just like one of my brothers, he's annoying as hell.

"Look, I think Nadia is good for you. She's smart, kind, and nothing like -,"

"Don't fucking say her name," I stopped him through my gritted teeth.

"Look, all I'm saying is don't let a good thing fall through your fingers because you're scared of being hurt. Nadia's not her," with that Joshua leaves my office and I continued working.

Well trying to work. I typed mindlessly for hours and I was pulled out of my thoughts as my ringtone rang through my office.

I looked at my phone and saw Nadia's name pop up. I answered and relaxed in my seat as I listened to her speak.

"Hi Mateo," she greeted and my heart warmed at the way she said my name.

"Hi, did you enjoy your day?" I asked and rocked in my chair.

"I did, that's actually why I called you. To say thank you. I really needed it," she spoke and I could see the smile on her face. She sounded so relaxed and I loved it.

"I'm glad you enjoyed it. Did Isa fit in with your friends?" I asked because I knew Isabel didn't have friends because due to the fact that she was popular and feared people would use her for her money. 

Nadia and her friends would be good for her.

"She did. We're all going drinking later," my heart jumped into my throat and I immediately felt protective over her.

"Are you sure that's a good idea?" I asked wanting her to stay home instead.

"We'll be fine Mateo. We're going to Joshua's club so he'll be there if anything goes wrong," she defended and I sighed.

"Call me if anything happens. I'm serious about that," 

She was quiet so I assumed she was thinking about what I answered.

"Okay," she simply answered and it went quiet again.

"Are you working?" she asked and I stared at the papers around my desk.

"Yeah" 

"Oh, I wanted you to come with but it's okay. I'll let you know if I need any help," she hung up after that and I stared at my black phone screen.

Lord give me the strength.


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