A Striking Unrealized Truth Chapter 12

Chapter 12

Bo sat in his office. He had a lot of work, but he wasn’t doing any of it. His mind was filled with thoughts and feeling for Nora. He stared out the window, he had heard through the grapevine that Nora had been out with Justin. His heart hurt just thinking about it.

A knock brought him out of his thoughts.

“Come in.”
The door opened, Bo groaned, as if his day wasn’t bad enough.

“What is it Sarah?”
“Nice to see you too.”
Bo just stared at her.

“I have some legal papers that you need to read and sign.”
“I thought the divorce was final.”
Sarah’s eyes narrowed.

“It is, but these are to separate accounts.”
Bo sighed and put his hand out, Sarah handed him the papers. He began to read them.

“How’s Nora? Heard she’d back in town and still with Justin.”
Bo tried to drown her voice out.

“Can’t get that one in your bed can you Bo? Well she does have the great Justin Reed in her bed. Why would she need you?”
Bo jaw clenched. He quickly signed his name, he needed her gone.

“Here, they are signed.”

He stood hoping he could get her out faster. She wouldn’t leave though

“Now, now Bo.” She put her hands on his chest. “Since you aren’t getting any. I thought you and I could.”
Bo’s stomach turned.

“NO!”
Sarah wrapped her arms around him kissing him. Bo pulled her away from him, he grabbed the door intent on pushing her out. He stopped when he realized there was someone blocking the door.

“Red!”
Nora looked between Bo and Sarah obviously trying to figure out what was going on.

“Sorry, I can talk to you later.”
“No, Sarah was leaving.”
Sarah straightened up a bit.

“Mmm, yes. I’ll leave you and your little whore alone.”
Nora shook her head as Bo pushed Sarah out the door. He quickly grabbed Nora’s hand and pulled her inside.

“God that woman, she is just awful.”
Nora walked up to him and wiped off his face.

“Is that why her lipstick is on your face.”
“Oh, gross, did she get lipstick on me?”
Nora smiled and wiped off the last bit, then she kissed his cheek.

“All gone.”

Bo smiled and took her hand kissing it.

“Thanks Red, I don’t know what I’d do without you.”
“Go around with you ex’s ugly lipstick on your face.”
He laughed.

“She came in for me to sign legal papers then try to get more.”
“Obviously she failed.”
Bo smiled and caressed her face.

“Only one woman has the power to seduce me.”
Nora face turned red as she looked at the ground.

“Bo, I broke up with Justin.”

Bo's smile grew. Nora turned away and walked towards couch putting her purse and coat on it. She put her hands on her waist, still not turning towards him.

“He is angry, you may want to stay away from him.”
“Eh, he already hit me once.”
Nora’s head jerked around.

“What? When?”
“The night you turned down his proposal down, Sarah found him afterwards and told him we were sleeping together. Which I told him wasn’t true, but then he asked me if I was in love with you. I couldn’t lie, he hit me.”
Nora closed her eyes and sighed.

“I’m sorry.”
“Not your fault, can’t blame the guy. Losing you, I can’t even imagine.”

Nora sat down and looked out the window.

“So. I am free, you are free.”
Bo smiled and sat next to her, he put an arm around her waist and pulled her closer to him.

“We are free, free to be together, to love each other. Forever.”
He heard Nora sniff. He gently put a hand on her face and gently tilted her face towards him. He frowned as he saw the tears.

“Red? Why are you crying?”
“Bo, I am not good enough for you, you deserve better than me.”
Bo was shocked.

“What? Red, how could you even think that. You, God Red, you are perfect. If there is anyone who isn’t worthy, it is me. I LOVE YOU! I will strive everyday to prove to you I deserve YOU!  What in the world makes you think you aren’t worthy of me.”
Nora looked down at her hands.

“Bo I have had a horrible time in relationships and I am to blame for them going south almost every time. I don’t want to do that to you.”
“Red, I don’t have a good track record either.”

“Bo, it is different.”
Bo felt his anger growing.

“Stop it Red. You are a wonderful loving person, who I love more than anything. You are smart, funny, and you are so beautiful.” Nora smiled at that. “Don’t let some past mistakes stop us from making a future. A future that I know will be filled with love and fun.” He kissed her hands. “Maybe a few kids?”
Nora giggled and sighed.

“Kids? Little early for that discussion isn’t it?”
“Not for you and me, can’t you see them honey, our little girl and boy?”
Nora looked at him her face serious.

“Yeah I can, they have your eyes.”

“And your smile.” Bo cupped her face. “What do say Red? You ready to do this with me?”
“Yes I am Bo Buchanan. I love you so much.”

“I love you.”
Bo pulled her to him. Their lips meet, Bo felt a shock run through his body. He smiled as he continue to kiss her.