Drunken Catharsis Chapter 10

Chapter 10

Nora looked in the mirror. She smoothed her dress down. She hated formals, the clothes were uncomfortable and overall the people there were boring. Add the fact that she was going to be there with Bo, made her even more uncomfortable. She wanted to take this slow, her heart was still not ready to let him in there. She still had so many doubt and fears. The fact they were going to a very public event made her feel rushed. She sighed, but Bo was right they were going no matter what so they might as well go together. Her bedroom door opened, Matthew’s head popped in.

“Wow mom you look great!”
She smiled and walked to him kissing her cheek.

“Thank you sweetie.”
“Dad coming to pick you up?”
“Yes, he should be here soon.”
Nora and Matthew headed to the living room.

“Mom are you and uncle Clint broke up?”
Nora was digging through her purse she didn’t trust herself to look at her son when she answered.

“Yes sweetie we did.”
“oh. why?”
“Oh, we just wanted different things and decided to go our separate ways.”

She finally looked up at Matthew whose face was in a deep frown.

“Are okay honey?”
“Yeah, I just really liked have you and uncle Clint together. I mean if you and dad aren’t together.”
Nora took a deep breath.

“I am sorry honey, it just was meant to be.”
The door knocked, Nora felt immense relief. Matthew ran to get the door.

“Dad!”
“Hey bud, your mom ready?”

“Yeah, wait till you see her!”
Nora smiled and turned just as Bo walked in looking very handsome. Bo stopped when he saw her, his face broke out in a huge smile.

“You look amazing Red.”

“You look pretty good too.”
Bo offered his hand to her.

“Let’s hit the town.”
Nora took his hand. She looked towards Matthew.

“Mrs. Jones will be here at 7 to pick you up. You have your bag and everything ready to go, don’t make her wait. Be good at your sleepover. We love you.”
“Love you too!”
Nora kissed the top of his head, Bo ruffled his hair as they left. When they got to the elevator, Bo wrapped his arms around her waist and kissed her gently.

“You really do look beautiful Red.”

“Thank you. Remember no public affection.”
Bo raised his hand.

“I promise, but only in public.”
She gasped as he moved his lips to the spot below her ears. He let go just as the door opened again. She felt herself getting flustered as he guided her out of the elevator. She shouldn’t have agreed to this.