It was almost lunchtime and all the
cars had been finished up and moved out early. More would probably come in. The guys had left the shop to go goof off but would check back later in the
day. Coming from inside the office was the sound of music, laughter, and Spanish
conversation. Aaron liked having Manuela around. She was a big help and
everyone liked her. People still asked about Dorian all the time, though, which
would put Aaron in a fog.
Things had been going really good and
he hadn’t wanted to mess that up so he never told her about Manuela. He knew
she was feeling insecure and he didn’t want anything to intensify that. Except
for the whole neck massage incident, Manuela was working out just fine. He had
wanted Dorian to take the time she needed to get back to being herself. Just
finding her taking a nap in their bed a few weeks ago had been a step in the
right direction, but last night took them three steps back.
She reacted to him touching her like
he was a stranger who had no right to put his hands on her in such a way. He
hadn’t known how to react so he got out of dodge as soon as he could. He’d
barely slept. For a good portion of the night he laid and watched her sleep. He
wanted to kiss her, he wanted to hold her, but he stayed on his side and
watched from afar. She obviously was dreaming about him because she constantly
whispered his name. All he knew is that he wanted his wife back.
“Aaron?” Manuela said, bringing him out of his
thoughts.
“Yes?” he answered.
“Where were you just then?” she
questioned softly.
He shook his head. “Nowhere. I’m
good.”
She walked over to Dorian’s desk
where he was seated and sat on the edge closest to him. There was a huge feast
spread out in front of Aaron that Manuela had thoughtfully prepared. It all
smelled delicious but Aaron didn’t have much of an appetite. She crossed her
legs and flung her hair to one side. As she did so, movement near the office
door caught her attention but she did not acknowledge it. Manuela noticed her from
the picture of their family on the wall so she knew exactly who she was.
“I understand you are going through
so much. Your family is really lucky to have such a hardworking, caring man in
their lives. You know whenever you need to talk, I’m here,” she told him.
“Thank you. I appreciate that,
Manuela.” He sighed.
“Eres muy bienvenido Papi Chulo,” she
answered back.
He heard her but he didn’t answer. He
was somewhere deeply lost in his thoughts again. He was smiling. Papi Chulo was
what Dorian calls him when they are making love. His wife knew exactly how to
satisfy him even after all this time. He knew she was feeling insecure about
herself right now, but in his eyes, she didn’t need to. She was all the woman
he wanted and needed.
“You need to eat. Taste this. After
all, I made it especially for you. I’m sure it brings back memories of living
in a Hispanic home. You know nothing could ever top that!” she exclaimed while
hand feeding him.
Without thinking he opened his mouth
and let her feed him. As soon as he took a bite he looked up and saw Dorian
standing there, eyes full of tears but pretending to be too strong to cry. No
sooner than he saw her, she was gone.
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