Healed by the Scottish beauty

Chapter Five - "Sorry if I ruined our night."

Nicola’s P.O.V

It had been a good night but after dinner when we went for drinks Samuel drank way too much and he was wasted. I knew it was his way of dealing with the pain but alcohol is not a friend in a time like this. I tried it but it makes you feel worse, makes your emotions and pain stronger but he had to deal with it his own way.

“Come on let’s get you home, you are staying with me tonight I am not letting you stay alone when you are like this in case you do something stupid.” I said leading him to the cab I hailed down.

“I will be fine…” He said staggering slightly, his words slurred

“No you will not be, you are staying at mine…end of.” I said sternly

“Fine!” he groaned rolling his eyes

I chuckled, getting him into the cab, telling the driver in French my address. Samuel rested his head on my shoulder, falling asleep. I sighed looking at him, he was so broken. I stroked his hair softly, the cab ride silent. I gently shook him as we approached my apartment, taking a moment for him to wake up. I paid the fare, the driver offering to help me with Samuel but I told him I would manage. I helped him out the cab, holding him up with one arm, grabbing my keys with the other to let us in. I managed to get him to the sofa before my arm went completely dead.

“Sorry I ruined the night with drinking too much.” He slurred out

I knelt down in front of him, lifting his chin to make him look at me.

“It is OK, you are hurting I understand.” I said softly taking his hand in mine

“Nicola why doesn’t she love me anymore?” he said sadly

“I honestly don’t know sweetie.” I said stroking his cheek

“Maybe she got bored with me? Maybe I wasn’t satisfying her the way I thought.” He said getting emotional “All I ever done was love her.” he added with a loud sigh.

“I know…you will be OK, in time.” I said

He wiped the few stray tears away that had escaped from his eyes. I placed a soft kiss against his forehead.

“Come on let’s get you to bed, some water, painkillers and a very strong coffee.” I said

He gave me a small smile, nodding his head. I gave him a hand up from the sofa, he stumbled when I did and luckily I stopped him, getting him to my bedroom as quick as I could. I sat him on my bed, removing his jacket and his shoes for him.

“I will be back in a minute, you stay right here.” I said

“I promise I will stay here…and try not fall off the bed.” He laughed

I giggled, heading to the kitchen to get everything I needed for him, grabbing myself some water too before heading back through. He was in the exact same place where I left him.

“See I never moved.” He laughed

“I see that…” I replied chuckling

I was surprised to see him laughing since he was upset ten minutes ago but then again alcohol can be such a strange thing, you can me crying one minute and laughing the next. I got him to move, sitting up against the wall at the top of my bed before I handed him the coffee, hoping he wouldn’t spill it.

“I will be back in a moment just gonna get cleaned up and changed into my pjs.” I smiled

He nodded, sitting drinking his coffee. I grabbed shorts and a tee, heading to the bathroom. I took my make-up off, pulling my hair up and got into my pjs heading back through.

“I will take the sofa.” He said looking up at me

“No don’t be silly, it is fine…I will take the sofa, don’t want your drunken ass falling off it.” I giggled

“Or we can both just sleep in here? We are only gonna be sleeping anyway.” He said

“Or we could do that, yes.” I smiled

At least that way I would be close by in case he woke up during the night being sick. I climbed into the bed next to him, slipping under the covers.

“I hope I never ruined the entire night for you.” He said softly

“You never, it was a good night even with your drunken ass.” I laughed

“OK, maybe we can do it again and this time I promise I won’t get drunk.” He laughed

“I will hold you too that…” I said nudging him

He reached over, wrapping one arm around me and giving me a side hug. It was only for a moment before he pulled away, finishing off his coffee.

“How did you get over your broken heart that brought you here?” He asked softly

“It took time, tears, alcohol and pain but then one morning I woke up and it felt a little easier. I realised I deserved better and he never deserved anymore tears. I thought to myself why I am the one feeling like this when he is the one that messed it up, the one that lied and cheated. I came to the conclusion he wasn’t worth it.” I said “Plus being in Paris helped me, school, new people, new place, and a new life.” I added

I knew it would be harder for him, they have been together longer and are married and marrying someone means you think you are gonna spent the rest of your life with that person.

“I am sorry you went through that Nicola, the guy was clearly an idiot.” He said

“Thanks and yes he was.” I laughed

I don’t even wanna waste any more time talking about my lying, cheating ex-boyfriend.

“I don’t know if I will ever get over this, don’t know if I will ever let myself fall in love again.” he said sadly

“It has only been a few days Samuel, it is going to take time.” I said giving his hand a squeeze “You will be alright eventually.” I added

“I hope you are right Nicola…” He said squeezing my hand back

“Me too, now come on we should get some sleep. First drink your water and take the pain killers, will maybe help the headache in the morning.” I said

“Yes I am sure I will have one of them for sure.” He laughed

He done as I told him before we got settled down in my bed. I switched the lights off.

“Nicola thank you for the last couple of days, I don’t even wanna imagine the state I would be in if I never met you.” He said

“I told you from the first night…I am here for you.” I said

We said our goodnights, both turning around our backs to each other. I am sure this would be strange for him, sharing a bed with another women but it really was just sleeping. I was hoping tomorrow would be a little easier for him.