*unedited so may contain grammar mistakes*

"You ran away from home?"

I smile at him as I crossed my arms over my chest.

Technically I just 'left' home at 3am with 3 suitcases full of stolen food from Liam's cupboards instead of necessities.

"No" I lied.

He saw right through me.

"Yeah"

Jacob's lips parted and a laugh escaped his mouth. His attention returned back on the road as we drove, heading back to Liam's house.

"Are you sure I can't stay with you?" I asked, hoping I was 3rd time lucky.

Jacob's lips formed into a smile and he slid his glasses up. Is it wrong to find another guy cute when you're married?

"I have friends over" he replied "and besides, your husband might have called FBI already"

I snort. "He won't even notice I was gone" I muttered, gritting my teeth.

Liam hasn't come home in a total of 14 days, 19 hours and 30 minutes. Not that I was counting. I had the house to myself so I decided to steal most of his food and a few ornaments I could sell to have enough money to move to another country.

"You know, I used to have a thing for you" Jacob blurted causing me to snap my neck towards him so fast that I almost got casted for the next insidious movie.

"W-What?" I stuttered "a-are you sure?"

I mentally slapped myself.

"Yeah, I'm sure" he chuckled at my stupidness.

I began to sweat. Talk about timing. He couldn't have found a better time to admit his damn feelings- like 4 months ago?!

Jacob kept glancing at me every few seconds which made me nervous. I was tempted to blurt out my situation with Liam but sadly I had feelings for that piece of shi-husband so I wasn't ready to betray his unloyal ass.

"I'm married" I blurt. Maybe that will make it less awkward.

"I know" he said.

Since when was the cute guy sitting in the cafe became so forward? I'm not ready for this change.

"I was going to confess the day I saw you again" he said, meeting my eye for a moment.

Holy cow- this has taken an odd turn. I don't know how to respond to this confession- do I say thank you or happy birthday?

"Happy birth-"

"It's not my birthday" Jacob mumbled, cutting me off "and it wasn't the last time we talked either"

Dammit. Where is Liam when I need him to drag me out of situations like this?

"I'm not expecting anything" Jacob chuckled, scratching the back of neck "You're married so I just thought I'd tell you"

My love life has sucked for the last 19 years. The guy I liked confessed when I'm married and my husband- who I really really like decides to avoid me. I can already imagine me at 90 with 10 cats instead of men.

"I'm sorry" I mumbled, feeling a bit of guilt build up in my chest.

Jacob shook his head as we came to a stop. "Its cool"

Wow that was the fasted confession and getting over it I've seen.

We got out of the car. Jacob began to drag out my suitcases while I opened the front door turning on the lights.

My soul escaped my body when I saw Liam sat on a chair. I screamed at the sight of him and continued to scream because I knew he was about to kill me for stealing.

"What happ-oh" Jacob mumbled when he saw Liam. Jacob slapped his hand over my mouth to shut me up.

My eyes refused to leave Liam's. He was sat on a chair, leaned back slouching with his legs crossed over each other. His hair was messily pushed back and he was still wearing his work suit.

"y-you're home" I stuttered.

"you're not" he retorted

"I can explain" I said.

I can't so please don't ask me to

"Explain" he barked.

Dammit

I nudged Jacob, my eyes pleading at him to help me while he looked stressed.

"I-I found her d-drunk at the p-park" Jacob stuttered.

I practically slapped myself. What is with these men and coming up with excuses? Do I look drunk to him?

"Huuuusband" I slurred, pretending to be intoxicated.

Liam's face scrunched up.

"Cut the act" he hissed, a growl exploding from his throat.

"I misseed youuu" I sang while 'stumbling' everywhere. I should be casted for the next Hollywood movie.

Liam's emotionless expression didn't change. "You ran away from home?"

I snort. "Of course not"

Ofcourse I did

"What are you doing out at 3am?" he questioned.

I roll my eyes at him. Is he seriously asking me that while he's been missing all week?

"What are you doing out all week?"

He paused for a moment, taken back by my question. His eyes softened and he stood up, walking up to me. I took a few step back causing him to pause.

"Should I leave?" Jacob spoke, scratching his head awkwardly.

"Yes"

"No" Liam and I said in unison. "No" I repeated myself.

Liam's jaw clenched and his expression fell again.

"If you can't answer me then I don't have a reason to answer to you" I state.

Liam sighed and ran his hands through his hair out of frustration. He roughly pulled his blazer off and threw it across the room.

"Its late. I'm going to leave" Jacob mumbled

"You can take her" Liam snapped, running his hand through his hair.

This piece of sh-

"Alright" Jacob retorted before turning around and dragging me with him.

Wait, it wasn't supposed to turn out this way.

I struggled to fight against Jacob's strength and at one point I gave up. I was suddenly stopped by a strong grip around my waist as my body was pulled back.

"Actually I changed my mind" Liam said "Thanks for bringing her back"

Jesus, make your mind up Liam.

Jacob stared at us for a moment and I mouthed him to save me. My stolen food was bound to be taken back by Liam and I can't afford for that to happen.

Jacob sighed. "Right. I'll see you later Addy" he mumbled before walking out. What about my food?!

"Now" Liam began "shall we talk?"

I suddenly felt tiny compared to him. Being alone with him brought back my palpitations and blushing cheeks. He beckoned me to sit down opposite him.

"Tell me" he began, a sly smile playing on his lips "Why is my €10,000 worth of painting missing?"

Holy cow. I've been caught. Wait- €10,000?! I knew I should have solded it to those punks at the park when I had the chance.

"I didn't steal it" I stated "I b-borrowed it"

I stole it.

Liam laughed. "And the food?"

I furrow my eyebrows at him. "What's yours is mine"

We made a vow and food counts in that vow.

"And why were you out at 3am with another man?" Liam asked, his lips twitching.

I sighed and leaned back. "You don't have the right to ask me that"

He scowled at me. "I'm your husband, I have the right to know"

I snort. "Oh please, you haven't really been acting husband material for the past week"

He nodded his head slowly as if he was thinking about something. I wanted to scream at him and throw some of my precious food at his face for making me suffer but all my hate died down the moment I saw him.

Love really sucks. It stops you from slapping the living day light out of the one you love.

"I'm sorry" Liam blurted, scratching his temple. "I wanted a break"

"From what?" I asked, gulping hard.

His eyes met mine. "You"

I don't know if I should be offended by it or not.

"I don't understand" I muttered. Was he trying to avoid me after that kiss which wasn't accidental may I add?

He didn't respond for a few minute and instead messed around with hair as if he was contemplating something.

"Let's do it for real" Liam said, a smile spread across his lips.

I looked at him confused. "How real you wanna be?" I asked "considering that we are married"

He chuckled and stood up from his chair, stepping forward towards me.

Oh no. Don't do that.

"You can just tell me from there" I said, frantically nodding to stop him from being 50cm radius to me. I need oxygen and he steals all of it.

Liam smirked and refused to listen to my plead. I slipped my legs up on the couch and made myself as small as I possibly can be as Liam hovered over me. He bobbed his head down, inches away from mine.

Mother of all potatos- why is this man trying to suffocate me? Does he not understand that I cannot breathe when he is too close? Does he not understand I'm still annoyed at him for being a MIA.

"I prefer to do it up close" he said, smiling.

I'd prefer it if you were in another country.

"You're not forgiven for being gone for so long" I hissed.

He pouted slightly. "But the reason was you"

I snort. "Is that your way of telling me I smell cause I had 3 showers everyday for the past week"

He pressed his lips together, coughing back his laugh. "Well-"

I slapped his arm causing him to laugh. "As I was saying" he began, resting his arms on both sides of the chair and blocking me from running away "Why don't we try the husband and wife thing for real?"

My mouth slightly fell open. F-for real?

"Happy birth-"

"Adeline" he said, cutting me off "it's on 23rd October"

I should really stop with the birthday thing. It's not an easy way to escape an awkward situation anymore.

I closed my mouth as he chuckled. "Why are you so shocked?" He asked.

I bit my lip. "Y-you said this wasn't going to be anything except b-business" I replied.

He sucked in a breath of air before responding. "Since we're married, why not?"

I licked my dry lips and took a deep breath. I didn't know how to feel about all this and the only thing my mind could think about was all the things married couples do.

I need to slap myself back to reality.

"I- I don't know" I mumbled. Everything almost feels unreal. Why does Liam suddenly want to do this when he was so ademeant on this relationship being based on nothing but business?

Why is he doing this to my brain at 3am?

"You don't want to?" He asked, his voice suddenly going deep.

I blinked a few times to get his beautiful angerlic- I'm describing the wrong guy- annoying, devilish face out of my mind.

"I- okay" I blurt.

Liam smiled. "Good" he said

He began to lean forward and I quickly pushed my hands against his chest to stop him. "Uh- as long as you stop being out 24/7"

He nodded. "As long as you promise not to hang around with other men at 3am"

I pretend to think causing Liam to scowl me. "I promise" I hummed.

"I was really annoyed" Liam growled "when I saw that man with you"

I smiled nervously. "Well luckly for you, he's gone"

Liam rolled his eyes and moved my hand away as he began to lean forward again causing me to be frozen in place. My heart began to beat crazy and my brain didn't function well.

I almost felt his lips on mine until a knock caused Liam to snap back.

Our heads turned towards the door where Jacob stood holding something in his hand.

My eyes opened wide, horrified at the hot pink bra which hung in his fingers.

"Hey Ad, you dropped your bra in my car" Jacob said with a shrug.

Liam's eyes landed back on me and his lips twitched through his fake murderous smile.

I laugh nervously.

"I can explain"

I can't really.

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Lol let me quickly just said that Adeline didn't cheat on Liam with Jacob. Her bra just fell out of her luggage while Jacob pulled them out of his car.

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