Chapter 49 - Ethan

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By Wednesday, I received the contract from Christian new album project. Meredith agreed to be his partner.

I call Christian and he answers on the third ring. "Thanks, E! I owe you one," he says without preamble.

"Make this count, C! I risked my relationship with Madeline," I say. I still remember when Madeline told me we're going to have lunch with Meredith, I contacted Christian to join us. He said he needs a chance to have a talk face to face with Meredith. So I helped him. And now, everyday I pray to God that Madeline wouldn't find out about this. I promise to myself I would never lie to her again, not only because I don't want any lies between us, but also it's killing me to think she would find out. Even though, technically, we can't say this is a lie. But still...

"The money from this album is not enough?" Christian jokes.

"That's the least you can do." But, to be honest, it's not enough. Nothing will enough compared to my feelings towards Madeline. If it wasn't for Christian, I wouldn't do that.

"Alright, boss!"

We end the phone after a few minutes talking about his plan with the album. I continue with my work. Madeline is still busy with the charity. I feel bad I can't help her, but my work won't let me. So, all I can do is help her during our dinner. Give her some advice and listen to every update she has. She needs my words just because she isn't sure about capability. But the truth is, she doesn't need me. She did great with all the preparation. Actually, more than great, remember what mess Camilia left her with.

***

Did I tell you I love weekends? No? That's because I can have Madeline for myself. Like today, she slept over at my house. I want to ask her to move in with me, but I promise myself to give her as much time as she needs. For now, weekends are enough. Since every weekday we have dinner at her apartment, so weekends are her turns to stay at my place, and yesterday we made a deal that every weekend she will stay here from Friday to Sunday. Yes!

Here I am in my bed looking at my angel sleeping like a baby in my arms, naked. She was so tired. I couldn't get enough of her. I came 4 times last night, and Madeline... I stop counting after the tenth time she came.

I check my watch, it's 9.30 am. Madeline is still sleeping, not even stirs. I chuckle to myself. She needs to wake up. She's planning to have a shopping day with Meredith. I want to spend my weekends with her, but I can't be a selfish boyfriend. She needs to have her time with her friends, too. Especially with Meredith. After I trapped her with the lunch with Christian, I kinda felt bad.

"Wake up, baby." I kiss her cheeks and proceed to her neck and chest.

"I like this kind of morning call," she says, her eyes still close, but she smiles lazily.

"You have to eat your breakfast so you will have your energy to go with your friend," I reply while kissing her body. She moans when my tongue plays with her nipple. She pulls me up to her. "Shut up and kiss me!" She commands.

***

I emerge out from the pool when I see Christian walks towards me.

"So, because your girlfriend couldn't accompany you, you call me to accompany you? What am I? A booty call?" He jokes me while sitting on the lounger.

I take a towel and dry myself. "Shut up! You owe me one, Christian."

He chuckles. Consuela comes with 2 glasses of mango smoothies. Perfect! "Hi Consuela, you look prettier and younger." Christian gives her is his megawatt smile, and as expected Consuela laughs happily. Christian and his megawatt smile.

I chuckle and shake my head. I sit down on the lounger next to Christian and drink my smoothies. "This is perfect, Consuela," I say. Consuela beams. She loves when we enjoy her food.

"Ethan!" Madeline calls me from inside the house. We all g lanceover at her. She is wearing a flowy dress, the fabric is abstract red, orange and black. Its halter neck and backless. Not overly sexy, nevertheless, it's sexy. I fake a pout and come to her. "Sweetness, you look so sexy. I'm jealous now. You should wear this to the office." I touch her naked back. Her skin is so soft. I love the way her strawberry blonde hairs fall with loose curls behind her back.

She glares at me. "Did you know Christian and Meredith have history?"

O o... I'm in big trouble.

"Oh god!" she says because I said nothing. "Ethan, you lied to me!" She scowls at me.

"Mads..." Christian stands up and comes to us. Yes, buddy! You have to help me.

"No Christian," she says, her eyes still on me. "Why'd you lie to me Ethan?"

"I didn't—." She glares at me. "Okay, Sweetness. I mean, I knew Christian has a history with Meredith. But I don't know what it is, okay? I just helped him to have a chance to talk face to face with Meredith," I explain to her.

She walks past me and sips my smoothie. I pray to God the smoothie can help to soothe her anger.

"Sweetness." I come closer to her. Christian and Consuela crane their neck following me.

"Baby, Sweetness. Don't do this, okay?" I lean to make our eyes in a line. Forcing her to look at my eyes. "What do you want me to do? Tell me, baby. I'll do it, okay?" I ask in my most soothing voice.

She shakes her head, crossing her arms in front of her chest, making her breasts thrust out. Her breasts momentarily distracted me. She doesn't wear a bra, so I can see the line of her nipples. She looks into my eyes and follows my vision. "Jesus, Ethan!" she hisses

Damn it! "I.." I just want to explain, but she walks past me. I follow her and take her hand. "Sweetheart," I plea.

She turns around and I don't expect it. She pushes me to the pool. I lose my balance and fall into the pool.

"See you on Monday, Mr. Hall," she hisses angrily and walks to the house.

"Goddamn it!" I hit the water and swim to the side, climb out and run following her. "Sweetness!" I call her.

She runs to the bedroom. I come behind her and close the door. "Sweetness, you furious with me?" I ask her, holding her arms.

"Yes, Ethan. And dry yourself! You can catch a cold." Even in an angry state, she still cares about me. I can't help but grinning.

She narrows her eyes. "Why are you grinning like that?"

"You still care about me. I won't wear the towel if you are still angry with me." I know she will stop angry with me.

But I guess I was wrong. She puts her hands on her waist. "You are going to dry yourself. Now!" she commands.

"Okay, okay, fine," I say fast, running to the bathroom, taking a towel. When I emerge from the toilet, Madeline is ready with her purse and heels. "Where do you want to go?"

She raises her perfect shape eyebrow at me. "I'm going with Meredith, remember?"

I forgot. "Oh, okay. We are okay now, Sweetness?" I come to her and hold her waist, give her my sweetest smile.

She glares at me. "No, Ethan. We're not okay."

"But Meredith signed the contract," I wail.

She inhales and looks at me. "It's not about the contract or Meredith and Christian. It's about you didn't tell me the truth. You don't even feel sorry about that! And like an idiot, I even helped you with your plan knowing nothing." She takes her hand and walks to the door.

"Baby! Sweetness!" I call her. Think Ethan!! You need to soothe her anger. And suddenly my brilliant brain knows what to do. Genius, Ethan! Genius!!

I run to the wardrobe, grab it, and run to catch up with my girlfriend.

"Sweetness!" I call her. She is walking past the living room to the front door. Christian and Consuela are in the living room, standing. Maybe they talked with her to forgive me, too.

Madeline turns to me. "What?" She says coldly.

I smile at her and come closer. "This." I give her my credit card.

She looks at it like it's a snake. "What do you mean?"

"You're going shopping with Meredith, right? Use this. Buy anything you want. It's my treat, okay? And pay for your lunch with this. My treat for you and Meredith." I smile at her. In my peripheral vision I can see Christian and Consuela's disagree face. Shit... am I wrong?

"And you think this can soothe my anger?" Madeline asks in disbelief.

"I..." Madeline cuts me. "Jesus Christ, Ethan!" she says desperately. Why? I'm the one who is desperate right now. Not her.

"Okay, buy any jewelries you want. Whatever, Sweetness. The Amex is unlimited. As long as you are happy. Okay?"

She inhales angrily. "Fine!" She snatches the card. "You want me to be happy?" She asks. Somehow, the way she asks me, I know she is still angry, actually angrier than before. But I nod because I don't know what to do anymore.

She thrust her hand in my face, palm up. "I want to drive your car."

"Sure. Take any car you want. Which one?" I say fast.

She smirks at me. "Your beloved Veneno Roadster."

"Come again?" I can't believe my ears. Madeline smiles sweetly at me and speaks slowly. "Your dearest red Lamborghini, Ethan Hall."

"But..." She raises her eyebrow. "Okay," I say, defeated. And I can see in my peripheral vision Christian and Consuela hold their laugh. Traitor!!!!!!!

Madeline says her goodbye to Consuela and Christian (yes Christian, but not me), and walks to the front door. I follow her. "Sweetness, we're good now?" I hold her hand. I don't want us to fight, especially when she will go without me.

Jack is ready with the Bentley. That was the plan. Jack will drive her to meet Meredith and drive her back here.

"Jack, I'm sorry, but I'm going to drive. You don't have to go with me," Madeline says apologetically to Jack, ignoring me.

Jack nods. "Okay, Mei. What car do you want to drive?"

"Ethan's Lamborghini," she replies without looking at me. Jack raises an eyebrow at me. And all I can do is nod.

In a few seconds, my red sweet car comes in front of us. Jack gets out from the car, leaving the door opens.

I'm still holding her hand. I pull her facing me and touch her cheek. "Enjoy your shopping time, okay?" I say softly, leaning over to kiss her, but she deliberately ducks away and gets in the car while saying her thanks to Jack. She leaves me there without a word.

Madeline opens the roof and narrows her eyes at me. "Think with your genius brain, Ethan Hall. I won't tell you!"

"What? Why?" I ask in disbelief. She shakes her head and drive away. "I love you! Drive safe, Sweetness" I call her.

And off she goes without another word, bringing my beloved car with her.

I put my hands on my waists and scowl at Jack. He just merely shrugs and goes.

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