Filed to story: Cheating with My Boyfriend's Best Friend Novel Read Online (Olive & Aaron)
“I know.” Nick seemed even more irritable,
“but I just want to contact you after everything is resolved.
“Come on, Nick. Do you still remember what you said when I had a problem? Sharing cuts the pain in half.”
“The situation is different. Now I am in the United States and you are in Germany! There is even a 6 hour time difference between us. Do you understand what this means?” Nick suddenly got excited,
“It means that even if I tell you, the problems will only multiply! You can’t help me, and I even have to take the blame for worrying you!” Nick had always joked in the past. Now he was serious and terrifyingly real. I couldn’t say a word.
At that moment, I heard the sound of a door opening on the other end of the phone.
“Now I’m back.” It was David’s voice.
“I am very grateful for your concern for me. Now that you’ve seen that I’m safe, let’s call it quits. I can take care of everything myself. Bye bye”. The video cut out and Nick left in a hurry. I looked at the chat interface on the phone screen and felt quietly sad. But it was almost time to go to work, and I managed to contain my emotions. After washing my face in the sink, I left the bathroom. On the way to the lab, I regretted my decision to come to Germany for the first time.
She shouldn’t miss the chance to cherish the friendship she still had for the love she had lost! Maybe I should have gone to Harvard with Nick to continue my studies. In that case, at least he would have been helpless and sad like he was now.
“Oh, dear Dr. Olive, what happened to you recently? Is it because of the dog? Charlotte yelled at me as soon as I entered the lab.
“No, my friend found some things difficult.” I waved my hand, not wanting to say anything else. But Charlotte was not someone to be easily dismissed.
“Can you tell me about it? Maybe a smarter brain can help your friend more.” She came closer to me, lowered her voice and became serious. I stopped. Charlotte was right. And now she really couldn’t think of a better way. If she could, she’d take a vacation and fly to Boston right now! I described the general situation.
“Well, the distance is a big problem. Do you have any friends in the United States who might know him?”
I wanted to tell Cinder about the situation just now. But a second before I sent the message, I thought about Nick’s words. His words certainly shocked me. Cinder had been very busy and I worried a bit about adding to her burden.
“By the way, professional things should be left to professionals. You can ask your boyfriend for help.” Charlotte said.
Charlotte’s inadvertent words made me feel a little guilty.
In her eyes, Adenauer and I were a couple, and we were very close. Going to him with this kind of question was simply a matter of course.
He was an excellent psychiatrist, and he was a professional in psychological problems.
The problem was with me!
I didn’t know how to face it.
“Don’t take your friend’s words too seriously. He is not in a good state now, and he will inevitably lose control of his emotions and say some hurtful words.”Charlotte misunderstood me and patted me on the shoulder to comfort me,
“Between friends, there’s never anything you can’t do. There is always something you can do, even if you are far away.
“Thank you, Charlotte, I feel better.” I hugged Charlotte.
Although she misunderstood, she was right.
Even with the six hour time difference between me and Nick, we were best friends anyway.
There was always something he could do!
“It’s time to work. Let’s get down to business and talk about it over lunch.”
I was greatly relieved and quickly devoted my energy to the job at hand.
At lunchtime, I took out my phone, hesitated for a moment, and sent Adenauer a message.
Me: Are you free after work? I think I might need your help with something about one of my best friends.
After a while, Adenauer contacted me.
Adenauer: At your service, my lady. I’m so glad you asked me for help, and I hope everything goes well.
Seeing his moving response, I felt happy, but more guilty for Adenauer.
He had always helped me unconditionally and stayed by my side, but I had hidden things from him over and over again, and even…
Maybe it was time to tell Adenauer everything.
It doesn’t matter if he would forgive me, he would be willing to help me or even he would scold me and tell me to leave, I was willing to accept any outcome.
Me: Are you going to work overtime?
Adenauer: Not today, but I made an appointment with my clinic designer to meet at home. It will take about half an hour. Then I will go to your house to see you.
Me: I think I’d better go home so you don’t have to run 14 72 around. Adenauer: Fine, then I’ll make you a cup of coffee too. After you know everything, you might regret making me this cup of coffee. I thought so, but still responded with a smile emoji. It was early in the afternoon. Charlotte expressed great understanding for the fact that she was not going to work overtime today.
“Don’t worry. With me here, our babies will be fine.”
Charlotte assured me and watched me leave.
I drove home first after work. I thought about it and decided to bring an unopened package of Hacienda La Esmeralda coffee beans. Cinder had given me these beans especially when I left the United States because she hoped I would remember the taste of happiness. But I thought that she mainly wanted her not to settle me in Germany and never come back to the United States.
And now, this happiness was the best gift and the only gift she could give to Adenauer.
When I rang the doorbell at the Adenauer house, she quickly opened the door to greet me.
“What is this?” She saw the bag in my hand.
“Here is the taste of happiness for you.”
“Your appearance is already a taste of happiness.” Adenauer teased me and kissed me,
“I guess you haven’t had dinner yet. Come in, dinner will be ready soon.”
This wasn’t my first time at the Adenauer house, but it felt like the first time every time I came.
His house was very clean with a minimalist decoration style. Green potted plants could be seen everywhere, and their leaves were well maintained.
Decorative Mondrian-style paintings hung on the wall, making the house somewhat deserted.
There was a record player in the corner of the living room, and a few records of different styles were on display. in the cabinet next to it, and the main styles were country and vintage.
There was also a laptop and some professional books on the coffee table in front of the sofa. They must have been worn by now and I hadn’t had time to put them away.
“Your coffee”. They brought me a cup of coffee.
I picked up the coffee, turned around, and followed Adenauer into the half-open kitchen.
The aroma of steaks was already permeating the kitchen counter. Adenauer deftly flipped the steaks, then added some rosemary.
It wasn’t long before a simple but delicate dinner was prepared.
I sat down at the table and wanted to say something before picking up my knife and fork.
“Let’s finish dinner first. You have to take care of yourself before you can take care of others.”Adenauer interrupted my thoughts first:
“My steaks taste amazing. Don’t you want to try them first?”
“Well.” I suddenly remembered our visit to the French restaurant the day before yesterday,
“Why didn’t you remind me of my terrible dark circles in the restaurant the day before yesterday?!”
Adenauer laughed out loud:
“If I did, wouldn’t I have to wait another half hour to have dinner with you? Or even worse, what if you refused to enter?
“You’re always right.” I opened the steak a little awkwardly and took a bite,
“Wow! It’s their loss that the Michelin restaurant doesn’t have you.”
I sincerely congratulated him!
Then I looked at Adenauer,
“I’ve always had this feeling before, but now it’s even stronger.”
