#382

Three weeks. Three weeks i had worked overtime. Yeah the paycheck was great but God did my body hurt. That and I felt awful neglecting my boyfriend that entire time too, being too tired to go on dates or have intimate moments. But it made sure the bills were paid. And he was still there when I came home everyday with little to no complaints. Or so i thought.

I was granted the chance to leave early, being told to take sick time to go home and rest. It was an unusual request given the last month of work I had put in but our big project was finally done. It was presented and we won the client. So as a reward mr boss man told me to take a few days off for myself, same for everyone else on the project. I of course wasn't gonna say no.

But now I was trudging up the stairs to my apartment, purse heavy on my arm, tired but excited to tell Jake the good news. I was gonna sleep all day tomorrow and then he had me all to himself for the next four days. Four days of no one else needing me for anything. God was that the best thought.

I pushed the key into the door and turned it but it was already unlocked. I raised a brow. I didn't remember seeing Jake's car in the parking lot and we didn't live together, but he had a key for emergencies. Maybe I left it open when I left this morning? God i hope that wasn't it. I hoped it was him. Maybe he was surprising me for winning the client?

"Jake?"

I called, opening the door and looking around the dimly lit living room, the only light coming in through the windows. There was no answer. I stepped in quietly, placing my purse on the floor and stepping into the kitchen. Then I heard a noise from down the hall. I immediately felt my heart sink. Oh god, someone broke in.

I grabbed the meat mallet out of the utensil drawer and dialed Johnny. He picked up on the second ring.

"Whats shaking bacon?"

He said cheerfully.

"I think someone broke in."

I whispered and he went silent.

"Im coming over, don't do anything stupid."

I made a face but started a slow and quiet walk towards the sound. There was a squeak and then a thud.

"They're in the bedroom."

I whispered into the receiver.

"Don't you dare go in there. Ill be there in five."

He warned and I could hear the wind through the microphone, signaling he was already flying over here and had answered me on his watch. Then I heard giggling. I stood up straight, my face falling at a new thought.

"Jake?"

I asked, pushing the bedroom door open. There in front of me was my boyfriend, completely naked and tied to the headboard wearing a blindfold. there was also a woman I had never met before, knelt over him in a full latex outfit, tracing over his chest with a riding crop.

"Who the hell are you?"

I said angrily, the woman turning quickly to face me, looking very surprised.

"Jake, who's this?"

She asked, pulling the blindfold off of him. His face was beet red as he fumbled over his words.

"Babe youre, youre home early."

He said and she turned back to him.

"Babe?"

I folded my arms over my chest and looked at him for an explanation.

"Yeah babe, got the weekend off. Can't wait to spend it moving your shit out."

Then I heard the front door open.

"Y/n?"

He called.

"In here."

I said, watching the woman climb off of Jake who was now straining against his ties.

"Whoa that is not what I was expecting to see today."

Johnny said, appearing behind me but immediately turning to cover his eyes.

"Jake i thought you said this was your vacation house?"

She asked and I laughed.

"This piece of shit has been lying to you. We've been dating for over a year and this is my house."

He clenched and unclenched his hands a couple times.

"Can I please just explain-"

She laughed at him, moving to untie his one hand.

"You can explain to yourself how this little situation has now got you zero girlfriends given I thought I was the only one for the last three months."

She said angrily. We both watched him as he untied his other hand.

"Come on, don't do this to me. I can't lose both of you."

He whined and Johnny laughed, looking back at him.

"Should have thought of that before you cheated on my best friend. Even if she considered forgiving you I'd beat the shit out of you, there would be nothing left to forgive."

He said stepping forward and I stopped him with my arm. The girl walked to me and gave me an empathetic look.

"Im sorry this happened. I didnt know. Just know if I would've his ass would've been dumped long ago."

I nodded at her as she picked her bag up off the floor.

"I'll let you two deal with this pervert. If you ever wanna grab coffee give me a call."

She handed me her business card and walked out of the room. I looked back to Jake as he pulled his pants on.

"Look y/n you know I love you-"

"That's rich."

Johnny cut him off and I sent him a look.

"But you've been focusing more on work than me. I feel like I'm only here when it's convenient for you. I needed something. A connection that wasnt through a screen on your lunch break."

I shook my head.

"I don't care if thats the reason. You still chose to cheat on me instead of asking for more of my time. I need you to get your things and get out."

He grabbed his shirt off the floor, along with his shoes.

"Key."

Johnny said, grabbing his arm as he went to walk by us. He dug into his pocket and placed it in his hand. Johnny immediately lit up, the key melting in his palm and dumping it in the trashcan beside the door.

"Get out."

He said, staring daggers into Jake as he scurried past him. I looked to johnny who was staring down the hall to make sure he left. When the door clicked shut I finally felt a tear slip down my cheek, a sob wracking through my body. Johnny turned around quickly, wrapping me in a hug as I sobbed.

"Hey its okay."

He said, rubbing my back reassuringly.

"Almost Two fucking years. Talking, dating, planning a future."

I grumbled into his chest, feeling his shirt get warmer as it soaked through with my tears. I could feel him shift.

"You don't deserve this. He didn't deserve you."

He said angrily and I pulled away to look up at him.

"What is wrong with me that this keeps happening?"

I said through a broken sob and he cupped my cheeks with both his hands, forcing me to look at him.

"Hey, nothing is wrong with you. He's just a piece of shit. That last guy was too. This has nothing to do with you."

I grabbed his wrists lightly.

"But I'm the one that keeps picking them."

I choked out and he shook his head.

"Because you see the best in even the worst people. Which is why we've been friends so long."

He said and I laughed, him smiling at me. I pulled his hands from my face and took a deep breath, albeit a shaky one.

"Thank you for being here Johnny. And I guess also for not killing him in my apartment."

He draped his arm over my shoulders and looked down at me.

"No, I'll save that for the next time I see him. Maybe i can get mole man to dig a sinkhole just for him and then we'll never have to deal with him again."

I laughed and shook my head.

"If you could make that happen i would be forever grateful."

He kissed the top of my head as we walked back down the hall and into the living room.