So as i read through comments and remarks I can only bow my head to those who dug this story. To those who didn't care for it I do apologize. As I have said, and is evident in life, "You can't please everyone. To those who I did please and to the new people reading this here is part two of a hopefully long tale of fun. Fighter is under construction for those who have asked as is a few chapters for Lucky Bastard. But for now, patience my peeps! Read it, love it I hope, tell me how ya feel, and above all ENJOY THE SHOW!
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As Nadine made sure the lipstick was perfect she couldn't help but remember that night's sleep. Trevor had come home that night and surprisingly he cuddled with her and the next morning they had a good time. She set the lipstick down and went to her dresser. Inside she found her lingerie collection had grown significantly. Selecting a black lacy bra she walked back with it and some black panties. She put the bra on and admired her dark skin in the black. As she titled her head in a cute manner the memories flooded her eyes.
Over the next three weeks Nadine watched Mike and his family move the last bits of their lives into the house. Trevor and her had somehow seemed to find a middle ground dealing with him working long hours and leaving her alone. For a while he was becoming a nicer, more approachable person. He even took time with her in the bedroom more often. As they had found a new balance in their lives it seemed Nadine and him had moved forwards with their plans in life. Nadine took the assistant manager position at another office. It was a bit further away, but the benefits were well worth it. As her life was getting better she saw a strange thing going on at Mike's home one day.
It was at the beginning of the second month of him living there she saw a strange van outside the house. It said something of a locksmith and security company. As she watched the men from her window she saw they had a heavy door on a dolly. They wheeled it into the house and were in there for several hours. A few hours after the men went in she saw them exit with Mike following them and they shook hands. He signed a document on the man's clipboard and was handed a copy of whatever he signed.
The men were leaving and Mike seemed to look up and see her watching them. He waived to her and she actually waved back. Mike saw it and walked back into the house. The van drove off and she went back to cooking dinner. Tonight she was making a nice pasta with vodka sauce tossed with peas and prosciutto. She had a nice light garlic bread toasting in the oven and as she was setting the table her phone rang.
"Hello," she answered.
"Hey I got a rush order and won't be home til late tonight," Trevor explained.
"Fine, I'll save you a plate," she sighed into the phone.
"Sorry Nadine, this is for the big new client we have," he explained.
"Alright baby, see you tomorrow," she said and hung up.
Nadine blew out a sharp breath and was upset. She had made a very complicated dinner and now it seemed he was going back to his old ways again. Three weeks of being nice and he was back to having to work all night again. She picked up the plates and set them back in the cupboard. As she was about to put the pasta away she looked out and saw Mike and family walking out. She saw that they got into the SUV and he didn't. Melina got in the driver's seat and after a short talk she watched them drive away. Mike walked back to his house and shut the door. She saw that, looked to all she had made and an idea came to her mind.
Quickly she made Trevor's plate, lidded it, and put it away. After she was done she put the rest into a large dish and covered it. She got out the bread and put it into another large container and lidded that as well. Smiling she got it all in her arms and took it out the front door.
Nadine walked across the street and towards Mike's house. A part of her screamed at her for doing this, but he had her over for dinner when he moved in, at least she could return the favor. Taking a breath she knocked on the front door and hoped she wouldn't be acting silly. The sound of the door knocking made the dogs bark and run towards the door. She heard the dogs behind the door and they were not barking anymore, but she heard them jumping at the door and sniffing loudly.
"Zurückkommen!" Mike commanded and the dogs parted the sea.
Mike laughed at the dogs as they all had their tails wagging and Thor was whimpering a bit. He opened the door and Thor and Fenris rushed by him. Nadine saw the dogs and she squeaked as they mobbed her. Thor jumped up and put his paws on her chest and he was whimpering he was so excited to see her again. His tongue lashed out and hit her across the cheek. Nadine laughed at the attention, but Mike shook his head. He grabbed Fenris by the collar and yanked him back in.
"Thor!" he said sharply and Thor dropped to the floor and sat in front of her.
His tail was wagging happily, but he didn't jump again. Nadine laughed and shuffled the bowls so she could pet his head. When she did his ears fell back and he licked her hand a few times. Mike chuckled at that and was actually taken back. He had never seen Thor take to someone so quickly before. A strange notion passed before his mind, but he held in check.
"I think you have a new BFF, " Mike joked.
"I guess so," Nadine said as she leaned down and kissed Thor on the beak.
Thor licked his chops and his tail wagged happily as she did that. He looked up at her and panted happily as she looked up to Mike. She held up the bowls and Mike nodded his head.
"Dinner?" she offered.
"Works for me, come on in," he offered and stepped aside so she could walk in.
"I made too much and Trevor has to work late tonight, so I figure you fed me when you moved in I could return the favor," she explained.
"You didn't need to, but thanks," Mike said as he held the dogs in check.
He snapped his fingers and pointed outside. The dogs heard it and rushed outside without issue. Mike walked to the backdoor and closed it leaving the dogs outside.
"Give me a second," he asked and walked to the back of the hall.
Nadine saw the counter and set the bowls down. She looked around the house and saw how much it had filled out. The living room was filled with the furniture she had seen before as well as the nice entertainment center as well as the biggest flat screen TV she had ever seen. Hooked to it was a Bluray player and Xbox 360. She looked in the kitchen to see it had all the appliances a kitchen would need along with a few she had never seen before. Along the wall she saw a cabinet filled with wines and other forms of liquor. She looked at the window and saw it had an herb garden on it. The fresh smell of the herbs was a very refreshing touch as she walked to it. Parsley, thyme, basil, all was there plus a few others. She smelled it and the scent filled her nostrils. She wondered about making one in her kitchen. As she pondered it she heard Mike coming back.
"So what's on tap?" he asked.
"Pasta in vodka sauce, with garlic bread," she offered.
"Nice! Want a salad to go with?" he offered.
"Um, sure," she replied thinking the salad would go well.
Mike came back into the kitchen and opened the fridge. The inside was a new one that she had seen commercials on that offered a lot of places to put things to make more room. She saw the vegetable drawer and was impressed by the amount of things inside. Mike pulled out some various greens and in a few seconds tossed together a good light salad. He went to the cupboard and got out some spices and oil and vinegar. He made a quick vinaigrette and tossed the salad in it. In less than two minutes they had a fresh salad and were walking to the table with two plates and silverware.
Mike set the table for her and as she was setting the dishes with the pasta on the table he retreated to the kitchen one last time. A few seconds later he returned with a pitcher of tea and two glasses. Nadine sat down as he poured a glass for her and smiled as he took a seat across from her.
"You know my cookout was a way of saying hi to everyone here," Mike said as he poured a glass for himself.
"I know, but I made too much and it looked like you were going to be alone tonight. I figured to be a nice neighbor and return the favor," she said and her smile as she explained it was a friendly one.
