153 Negotiations (1/2)

Another week passed by, busier than the last. Adam had stopped making it back in time for dinner in recent days. If Elle wanted to see him her best bet was to stay over at his place; which is exactly what she began doing.

This night in particular Elle had dozed off while waiting for him to return. She had been sprawled out on the big living room sofa. She didn't remember falling asleep but she must have dozed off at some point because the next thing she knew she was being lulled out of her sleep by the feeling of being scooped up by a pair of strong and familiar arms and by the gentle sway of his long strides.

”You're home?” She murmured, her words slurred by her sleepiness.

”If you're going to sleep here at least sleep in the bed.” Adam chastised her. Even while half asleep she could make out the worry that seeped into his voice.

”I wanted to wait for you.” She replied as she wrapped her arms around his neck and burrowed her face against his chest.

”You'll get sick if you sleep out here. You should wait for me in the bed at least.”

”If I wait for you there you wouldn't wake me up when you come home. You even leave before I get up most mornings. I'd never see you.”

Adam had no reply to that. He didn't like it but she was right.

”I'll wake you up when I get home so from now on please sleep properly until I'm back.”

”Promise?”

”Promise.”

”Fine.” Elle conceded.

Adam tucked her into bed before heading into the bathroom to wash up. By the time her got out Elle had already fallen back asleep. Adam let out a tired sigh and then got in the bed beside her.

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Even in her sleep Elle seemed to sense his presence. She turned over and snuck into his arms, snuggling against the warmth of his chest.

Adam smiled and wrapped both arms around her. He couldn't imagine how he managed before he met her. He couldn't imagine any pleasure that could have previously been derived from coming home late to an empty house and a cold bed. In her warm embrace he quickly fell into a gentle and peaceful sleep.

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Peaceful was the opposite of how Amelia had been the past few days. Since she decided not to give up on Adam she had been busy reformulating her approach. She also knew Adam well; they had known each other for many years now.

It was a busy season for MK. If she could spend more time with him than Elle did, and if she could be useful to him, then perhaps she could have a chance of swaying his heart. Amelia, who had a clever mind, finally came up with a plan to kill two birds with one stone.