Thanksgiving is around the corner and here I am in my apartment, sitting alone, thinking about what to bring for Thanksgiving at Ethan's house. Ethan has been having some business meetings in New York since two days ago and he will be back tomorrow. Maybe I need to take a walk and seek for inspiration.

I take my cardigan and scarf. Purse, wallet and phone. Time to go to find an inspiration for a gift.

I take a walk around my apartment. The weather is wonderful. Windy but still nice. Some stores are ready with the Christmas decorations. I go inside to a small store. It's like a stationery store. Lots of cute stuff. The owner is an old Korean lady. The Christmas tree is small, with only lamps and pictures. Must be his children and grandchildren. I stare at the Christmas tree and smile.

I leave the store after buying what I need for my gift for Ethan. I walk around the park, it's not too crowded. My phone rings. Sarah!

"Mads!!" Sarah says excitedly and I laugh. "Hi new mom! How are you?"

"I'm dying! What about you, Mrs. Hall?" She laughs.

I chuckle and shake my head. "First, I'm still Ms. Parker. Second, no one dying can be as excited as you."

"Wise ass!" She laughs. "The baby is killing me softly!" And she launches about the countless sleepless nights she had all this time.

"By the way, Mads. I was calling you not for launching my complain towards junior.. I'm afraid I'm too busy with my pumpkin and forget to tell you this," she says in a more sober voice.

"What is it Sarah? Is it about work or?"

"Since Ethan is your boyfriend and your boss, so it will affect you more."

I frown. "What is it, Sarah?"

"Ethan always tense around Christmas. You know... his dad..."

"I know," I whisper. "Did it affect his work?"

"Overall Mads. His mood, his work... everything. Everyone in the office knows their better to not make a mistake during this time."

"Okay."

"Well, you are his girlfriend. I think you should brace yourself. Oh, and he accepts no events near the Christmas and on December 27-29 he would unavailable."

"Okay, Sarah."

"The first year of his father's death, Ethan gone for a week. They found him in his father's graveyard. His grandparents were so panicked. Thought something bad happened to him. But things were getting better afterwards, by better I mean it was only 27-29 December. So, don't freak out if you couldn't find him on those days." She chuckles softly.

"Okay. Thank you, Sarah, for this. This means a lot to me. I'm going to meet Helen at Thanksgiving. I will find some time to ask her about this."

"Good. She knows her grandson better, of course," suddenly a baby wailing. "Gosh, he wakes up!"

"Bye mom," I laugh and we end up the phone.

I still deep in my thoughts when I walk back to my apartment. I bump into someone. "Sorry," I say, looking up at the person. "Thomas?" My eyes widen. Despite jobless, he still looks pretty good. At least he shaved.

"Mads, I need your help."

"What?" I squeak. After what he did to me, he still needs my help?

"Please, Mads" he holds both of my arms with his hands. I step back and pull my arms. Many people are walking, so I'm still safe if I keep standing in this place.

"What do you want, Thomas? I doubt I can help you. Especially after what you did to me."

"I know, Mads. What I did to you is despicable. I'm sorry. I just want you to stay in LA for Thanksgiving. Cam will go back with me to Julian Town. Please, Mads. I don't want to have another scene. Please. I'm planning to propose to her at Thanksgiving. She is pregnant with my baby," he says as fast as the express train.

"Thomas, stop! Breath!" I take a step back. Thomas is so panicked. I don't think he realized he kept moving forward when he talked. And he just kept talking without breathing. This is his nervous gesture since forever.

"Okay, Mads." He takes a deep breath.

"Jesus. Calm down! I'm not planning to go back to Julian Town. For your information, my mom is already dead. I don't have anyone there," I say sarcastically to him.

"I know about your mom, Mads. Sorry I couldn't come to your mom's funeral."

I hold my hand to stop him. "Do you need anything else from me?" He says nothing. "Goodbye Thomas" I dismiss him.

He sighs. "How are you, Mads?" He looks at me. Somehow, I can see the old Thomas in his eyes. But I'm done with him. The day he trapped me, he was out of my life forever.

"Goodbye, Thomas" I walk past him to my apartment.

***

What to wear to your boyfriend ex's engagement party? Especially when this is a billionaires party. I rummage my drawer and take out my dark blue long dress from Dior (I bought this with Ethan's Amex. Remember that story?). It's a simple halter neck dress, but the fabric looks very expensive. Silver heels and silver clutch. Perfect! I wear my robe and start with the hairdo and makeup. Thanks to my influencer life. I know what to do with my makeup and hair on occasions like this.

I check my reflection in the mirror. I love what I see. Smokey eyes, red daring lips, sleek high ponytail. Dark blue long dress halter neck, the cut is a bit too low, but it's a party so it's still fine, silver tassel belt hugged my small waist perfectly, the hem of the dress stops at my heels perfectly so I can walk without having to lift the dress. The heels are Jimmy Choo Cinderella shoes (courtesy of Meredith. She forced me to buy this one with Ethan's Amex). Diorama silver metallic (this one I got from Drew last year for taking care of his grandma's dogs for a week. Yes, my friend is extravagant!). Hmm... trinkets. I have the pearl I got from Helen last year and I have the diamonds from Carly (or Ethan, to be precise). Diamonds will look better with my other accessories.

The apartment door opens. Huh? The only one who has the key is Ethan. But it's too early. He just texted me telling me the plane just arrived in LA. I peer at my door.

"Sweetness."

"Ethan!" I squeak and run to him with my heels. I hug him tight. "I missed you!"

"I'm home, Sweetness." He hugs me tight. He cups my cheeks and kisses my mouth. "God, I missed you so goddamn much. Next time you come with me," he whispers in my mouth. He devours me and lift me up to the wall and fuck me there.

When our breaths slower, he touches his forehead to mine. "Move in with me." I blink at him. This is not the first time he asked me to move in with him. I never answered him. It's just too fast.

He caresses my cheek. "At least stay with me tonight, okay?"

It's Sunday, but... I missed him so much. I nod. "Okay. Your place or mine?"

"Mine. Because tonight I'm going to fuck you until your voice gone, and you will sore. You're going to need a big breakfast tomorrow. Consuela makes a substantial breakfast," he says seriously. That makes me laugh.

"Okay, my love." I kiss him on the mouth. "You need to go home to get ready. Let me take some of my makeup and I go with you" I walk to my make up but Ethan holds my wrist. "I bring my outfit here." He gestures at his luggage. I didn't see that when he came. Guess I'm too happy Ethan is back.

"Go, use the toilet. It has your soap and shampoo."

"It has?" He looks confused.

"I miss you so much, so yesterday I bought it and wore it. At least I can smell you on me." I smile shyly.

Ethan doesn't put his pants back after our lovemaking, just his boxer, so his bulge is obvious. I laugh. "God, Ethan!" I gesture at his bulge.

He chuckles. "You didn't know how hot it is, baby." he tries to kiss me again but I push him. "Time, Ethan!"

"Fuck! Let's cancel it. I text Kate right now." he takes out his phone.

I take the phone from him and laugh. "No! Go now." I push him to the toilet. He pouts but still goes, anyway.

I put his phone on the coffee table and go to my vanity. My hair is a bit messy, so does my lipstick. My face looks flush. I laugh to myself and start to repair the mess.

Despite his grumbles to cancel going to Kate's engagement party, he finished in 15 mins.

"Ah, I need to take out the trinkets!" I walk to the vault, but Ethan holds my waist. "I think you can use this." He opens his luggage and takes out a rectangle box. It's written by Harry Winston.

"I don't think I'm going to like what I see," I say under my breath, and Ethan laughs. He opens the box. Holly cow!!! It's a set necklace, earrings and bracelet. Adorned with small diamonds, and in the middle is a big marquise cut blue sapphire. Every design is almost the same. So 4 big blue sapphires in total. The one in the necklace is the biggest. It's almost absurd!

"I can't, Ethan." I shake my head.

"Yes, you can and you will." He takes me to the mirror. Put the necklace on me. The sapphire rests between my breasts. "Is it normal to be jealous of a necklace?" He says, and I can't help laughing. He continues with the others. When he's done, I look exceptionally beautiful. He kisses my shoulder. "I love you, Sweetness, and I want to shower you with everything I can. Not just love but also flowers, jewelries, and everything. Okay? I know you don't need it, but I want to."

I sigh. "I'm still planning to give you back the diamonds from the charity."

He laughs and shakes his head. "Tonight I want to see you in nothing but these sapphires." He touches the necklace and moves his hand slowly to my nipple. I can feel myself is getting wet.

"Stop!" I push his hand. "We have to go or I need to change my panties again." I walk to the door. Ethan's laughter roars in my ears.