The rest of the day went as well as it could. If Lorenzo did get sick it was fewer and fewer each time. By the evening, Chastity was happy to see he was able to keep solids down. They both spent most of the time in bed, with Chastity getting up every so often to do things around the home or get something that Lorenzo needed. She took a shower in his bathroom as it was closer and it would be easier for her to hear him if he ended up needing her for something and would eventually get herself dressed in comfortable clothes. Despite Lorenzo’s disheartened grumbles regarding it. It had taken some convincing and some bartering back and forth, but she had at least convinced him Sunday night to work from home on Monday. The fact that he was on the mend and was arguing with her about it, told Chastity that he was feeling better but it was best not to risk it.
While Monday would be a sore day working from home, he at least could move around by that point and get out of bed. He could even go to his study if he chose to. Chastity would do her work either on the table downstairs or in her room, clearing his calendar of meetings that could wait until he was back to 100% again and could actually return to the office. When asked by the other office staff why she wasn’t in the office, she just lied and said she wasn’t feeling well herself and had stayed at home to keep away from the office. No one wanted a pair of sick people at work after all.
Tuesday morning came around just like Monday had, with the alarm on Chastity’s phone going off next to a bed that wasn’t hers. She’d spent Sunday and Monday night with Lorenzo, just in case there had been any issues during the night that he would need help with. He might not like appearing so vulnerable to her, but she couldn’t deny that it just made him more beautiful to her. It filled Chase with a sense of belonging that he trusted her enough to show his vulnerabilities. It wasn’t an easy thing to do, admitting that kind ofOf course, what can I help you with?
@💜Fuschia Fiory💜I’m hoping you might have an idea or something. I want to get Lorenzo a gift, like a reward or something... something he'd like. He’s been really sick this last weekend and it’s my fault, so I want to try and make it up to him
She looked at the message for a minute, before deciding that wasn’t quite enough. Chastity didn’t know exactly how much Lorenzo and Eric talked, but they seemed to know each other well enough. He had to have an idea, something that the man would like. While Chase was debating the idea of purchasing a new bottle of alcohol for him, one of the ones he’d dumped out, she also didn’t want to have him backslide either. Seeing him so sick and taking care of him all weekend because of it wasn’t just physically exhausting. The thought of him being so weak and so panicked hurt her heart. It was a pain she physically winced at, her lower lip sliding between her teeth in thought before her fingers continued.
I just don’t know what to get the guy who has everything…I also don’t want him to know so if you could keep this between us, I’d appreciate it.
After sending the follow up message to him, she glanced at the time and realized while a bit of a late start she should probably make her way at least to the office. Who exactly she expected to call and inform that the CEO woLet your appointments know that you’re starting late today. Did you want me to stay and wait for you?
@NakachuHe has always appreciated a good bottle of Bourbon or Rum. But if you wish to make it something more personal there is something that you can offer him that he neither has or can buy.
Excuse me if I get to personal, but I have seen you two at Heavens’ Door and I have seen the way he wants you. Offer yourself to him. Show him how much you want him. Make it special. I think there is nothing that would make him happier.
If you need help to figure out how to do that I am more then willing to help, but I do not want to get to detailed without your consent.
He hit send, knowing it was probably a weird message for her to get, but it was the most truth he could offer her. He could not imagine what would make that egocentric friend of him happier then to have the woman that he had started to care for offer herself up to him in such ways. The question was, was Chastity ready to do so?I will be down in a moment.
Was all he send back to her before he closed his eyes and taking a deep shuddering breath. “Snap out of it..” he said sternly to himself before getting up and starting to get dressed. He dressed in grey that day, with a burgundy tie and golden cufflinks. By the end of it he looked somewhat like himself, even if his face was sunken in a bit still.
He then finally left that room, taking his laptop with him as he made his way down the stairs trying to do it in his normal fast way even if he was barely able to keep up with his own feet.
“Sorry to keep you waiting.” He then said, seeming to already having decided to not let his weakness that day show.
@💜Fuschia Fiory💜I’d rather not give him Bourbon or Rum, considering that’s the whole reason he was sick to begin with. And why its my fault. I kind of bet him that he couldn’t go a week without drinking, and he ended up sicker than a dog after only a couple days…He’s on the mend now though, and I’m proud of him for it.. Which is why I wanted to give him something… Your other idea is interesting though; ”Offer myself to him”? What do you mean? Like in what way? It’s not like we’re not sexually active if that’s what you mean. Any help you can offer I’d gladly take.
Just as she hit send on the message, she heard Lorenzo behind her coming down the stairs. She jumped a little at his voice and quickly stood up to stay out of the way. Chastity was quick to put her phone in her pocket, the screen darkening just as it slipped into the pocket of her slacks. (edited)I think it would be better if we meet up to talk about it. Things like this are not easy to convey over text. Are you comfortable with meeting me at a cafe one of these days?
He eventually texted back to her as he positioned himself in bed, getting ready to sleep. He was more then willing to help the girl, to make her the thing that would safe the darkness that lived inside his friend. If she was his solution.. then he would help to nurture that solution. Especially since she had already achieved more then Eric had over the past couple of years. He could only hope that she would take his offer.Sure, I can meet up. Let me know a good time and place for you and I’ll be there. You’re a lifesaver!
”Seems like someone wants your attention.”
“Hm? Oh…” Chastity lifted her gaze from her phone and caught that sharp glare back from Lorenzo. Was he mad that she had a message? That someone was texting her? She couldn’t help how her brow raised a little at the man.
“Yeah…sorry, just a quick message, that’s all…Nothing to worry about.” She said softly, making sure the phone was placed back in her pocket. Chastity didn’t exactly want to let Lorenzo know who she was messaging. He likely would go and call Eric himself and she really didn’t want to ruin his surprise that way. Picking up her bag and slinging it over her shoulder, Chastity made her way towards him for a moment. Maybe he’s just tired.. Or anxious about going back to the office… She thought. That had to be the reason he seemed so on edge right?
“I’m going to drive myself okay?