Love In Danger novel Chapter 3

"You coming?"

"Uh..." This was the first time I had seen him speechless.

"Roger," I knocked on the window which he rolled down. "Mr McKenzie will be staying at the hotel tonight, take tomorrow off as well. We will walk to the hospital tomorrow and later on in the day so you won't be needed."

Roger turned in his seat to look at his employer as if looking for approval. Noah simply nodded and finally let out a small yawn. Once we reached the room Noah had his assistant book I set down my bag and headed straight for the bathroom not even taking a second to take in the rest of the room because to be honest, I didn't care much about a room or how 'quote on quote' beautiful it could be. All I care about is if it has a tub and a bed.

I glanced at my phone, the battery was low but the time showed 2:46 am, I sighed and twisted the faucet to fill the bath with hot water. I must have spent a bit of time in the bath because once I left the bathroom the whole atmosphere appeared quiet as if I was the only person in the whole country who was awake.

Wrapped in only a hotel robe (which I have to admit was very comfortable) I padded over to the bed. It wasn't until I was about a foot away that I saw Noah's long body spread out on top of the duvet still dressed in his immaculate suit. He was completely shattered and must've passed out as soon as his head touched the pillow.

I knelt down at the end of the bed by his feet and untied his shoes placing them neatly at the side of the room. I then worked on removing his suit jacket and tie so he would be more comfortable. It was a struggle but I succeeded and covered him with a blanket. I slipped into the sheets careful not to wake him and snuggled as close to him as I could- since there was a physical sheet between us- but his warmth felt like home. It felt like I was right where I was supposed to be and nothing could change that, at least for tonight.

When I woke I still felt the warmth around me, I smiled knowing Noah was still there. I could hear the faint sound of a snore. He was still asleep. Careful not to wake him I propped myself up on my elbow looking for my phone which was buzzing quietly.

I traced the buzzing to the bedside table to my left, which meant that it was also to Noah's left and therefore out of my reach. I sighed not wanting to move from the comfort of the bed but I knew I had to turn off that dreadful noise.

I propped myself up a bit further and reached across Noah's sleeping body. Realising I still couldn't quite reach I sat up and reached across once again. My fingers traced the phone trying to find the silence button, once I did I decided to lay back down and sleep a little longer. As I went to move I caught a glance of Noah's peaceful expression. All of a sudden Noah's eyes opened. He caught me staring at him but before I could even let embarrassment take over he smiled and pulled me closer so that I was cuddled to his chest and whispered, good morning into my ear.

Once I finished my business in the bathroom and dressed I exited to a still deep in thought Noah McKenzie laying where I had left him. However one thing was different, his phone was held to his ear.

A couple of moments later he said a few words into the phone and then ended the call. He turned to me, "I'm going back to the hospital." He picked up a bag which was at the foot of the bed and walked towards the now empty bathroom. Noah shut the door behind him, he emerged around 5 minutes later dressed in a crisp suit. He must've had one of his employees drop it off while I was in the bathroom.

"Shall we grab something to eat on the way?" I asked

"I'm going alone," He said and I felt as if I had been punched in the chest. Is that what not being wanted feels like? Tears threatened my eyes but I held them back. I have cried enough over the last 2 months and now I am finally back here in New York (even if the stay is short) I will get to the bottom of everything. The truth will be aired and once it is I can finally move on with my life.