Restriction

Chapter 6

Walking back in, I immediately locked eyes with Denzel who began to walk towards me.

"Everything alright?" He asks and I nod.

"Of course, he wasnt feeling well so he left."

"Didnt you arrive in the same car?" He furrowed his eyebrows and I swallow hard.

"Yea. . I'll just call an uber-"

"No that's okay, when you're ready to go just let me know, alright?"

"If it's not a bother. . Then sure."

"I dont think you'd mind me being your company for the night then?" He smiles down at me, "respectfully." He adds and I nod.

"I'd like that."

- - -

The entire night wasn't all bad, Denzel was great company. He never left you stranded, always made sure you were fed, or had something to drink and was always hype and festive. It was refreshing. I dont know what Mr. Shear was so worried about, he wasnt bad at all.

My foot was aching so we were now sitted in one of the booths, just watching the others be occupied with themselves.

"I hope you have fun tonight?"

"I did," I reply nodding. "I just wish i wouldve gotten to dance before my foot started aching.'

"Take your shoes off then." He says and I raise an eyebrow.

I was about to say no, but maybe it was the liquor, maybe it was the scenery, or maybe I just wanted to forget the fact that my husband was probably in bed with another woman. I took my shoes off, and I danced.

The DJ started playing upbeat music, and no I wasnt gyrating on my boss.

Instead we stood opposite of eachother, doing lane moves and laughing like idiots.

Suddenly it stopped, and dust in the wind began to play.

I got really excited, and practically grabbed a glass from another woman's hand and stood still ready to sing, although I couldn't even hear myself.

{Cooper's singing

Denzel's singing

Both are singing}

I close my eyes,

Only for a moment then the moment's gone,

All my dreams,

Pass before my eyes in curiosity

Dust in the wind

All we are is dust in the wind.

Same old sing

Just a drop of water, in an endless sea

All we do

Crumbles to the ground though we refuse to see

Dust in the wind

All we are is dust in the windddddd

*humming*

The song ended and we were both sweating, breathless and appalled by the applause that greeted us. I look at Denzel and the same time that he looked at me. We both busted out laughing, while also acknowledging their praise.

Silently, we made it outside.

'That was crazy." I comment and he nods.

"I've never done that before. Ever."

"Same." I snort.

"Are you ready to leave?"

Suddenly feeling tired, I nod. "My shoes. . ."

"I'll have the cleaner collect them and I'll get them to you."

He holds my hand as he helps me into his BMW.

"So you do drive."

"I do? Nah, I have cars for fun. Y'know, just to look at."

"I bet you do."

"Ha." He says dryly. "I use my drivers when I have to where to go to, just work and back. But when I actually have events to attend, I'll drive myself."

"And why is that?"

"You're to sleepy to hear a story." He says, and I simply took it that he didnt want to talk about it, so I remained quiet.

"Your husband. . ."

"What about him?" I sit up straight, raising an eyebrow, and Denzel glances at me.

"Nevermind." He clears his throat. We were not in front of my house. "You're home alone?" He frowns and I nod.

"Its okay, I'm a bit used to it." By the look on his face, I could tell he wanted to say something but he decided against it. Wise. I step out.

"Thanks for tonight, I really enjoyed it, and I hope you feel welcomed."

"I do now that I've met you," he winks and I roll my eyes shutting the door. "Goodnight Coop!"

"Goodnight Denzel." He waits until I'm inside, and the lights are on. I wave at him and he waves back before speeding off.

With a satisfied hum, I turned around to stare at my house. It was something I was proud of, having designed it myself, but now. . It lacked warmth. I felt alone in this house made for two. . . Plus the little ones I wouldve provided for Henry.

I felt tears prick my eyes as I came off my high. At the end of the day, I was left in a dark house, to fend for myself. Dont get me wrong, I'm grown, and I'm independent. But I made a vow, he made a vow. Loneliness was an emotion I've felt for my entire childhood, he changed that and its not something I thought I would ever have to feel again.

Willing myself to suck it up, I reach for my zipper to try and remove my suit, but I couldn't get it. With a frustrated yell, I collapsed on the bathroom floor dramatically, and started sobbing.

I'm not exactly sure why, but it was like there was this heavy weight on my chest that I couldn't pull off.

Where was my husband?

Wiping my tears, I reached for my phone in my back pocket, surprised it didnt shatter. I dial his number, and waited, not expecting an answer, but perhaps he would.

"Hello?" He croaked.

"Henry?" I sniff into the phone and I hear ruffling.

"Cooper? What's wrong?" I couldn't help but cry even more as I didnt know how to explain.

"Henry can you come home? Please ? I need you." There was silence.

"Right now?"

"Please."

"Baby who is that?" I hear in the background and he shushes them.

"Cooper-" click.

If my heart wasnt broken before it is now. I knew... I knew what he was doing, hell, i agreed to it, but the reality is almost unfathomable. I cant believe. . I-

I don't know what happened next but soon enough I was out like a light. I couldn't think. I felt heavy, hot, and exhausted. My eyelids couldn't open, I couldn't breathe.

Henry.