Husband With Benefits
Chapter 380: Pursue (2)

Chapter 380: Pursue (2)

As Nora and Ian sat there in silence, Nora finally seemed to have found her words as she sighed and began, "Ian, you’ve been the rogue of the Frosts for as long as I can remember. This is a colossal change, and I need to be sure you’re not just caught up in the moment and that you are thinking with the right head."

Ian nodded, acknowledging the gravity of the situation. "I understand, Nora. It’s a big step, and I’m not taking it lightly."

"But there are things that you don’t know... Look, I know I warned you off but I do not want you or her to get up hurt."

"I might know more Nora than you can guess." Ian added meaningfully.

Nora understood the hint and asked cautiously," She’s told you about her family?"

Ian’s jaw clenched as he thought of the people he’d encountered in the hospital. " I know in bits and pieces. I met them in the hospital the other morning. I’ve met her brother a few other times."

Nora sighed and looked away," You’ll have to be very careful, Ian, if you really intend to have her spend a lifetime with you. She won’t accept things easily. She’s been hurt too much by people she trusted."

"Her family doesn’t love her as they should. I know that Nora." Ian spoke quietly.

But Nora shook her head," You’re wrong Ian. Her family used to dote on her. Her mother still tries her best. Bella was the apple of their eye. She just had to say something, and her parents would get it for her. She was not allowed to get hurt. Even a scratch and they would be there for her. It was why I was attracted to her in the first place. She had love to give in abundance becase she received it from her doting parents. However, all that slowly changed, until her ’long lost’ brother returned. about a year before my and Demetri’s marriage and Isabella decided to leave this country. I.. I won’t tell you everything since its not my story to tell but I’ll give you a warning."

Ian stayed quiet, knowing that whatever Nora said might change everything for the future. "She’s become good at protecting herself. Like a Rose... She’ll prick you first if you try to get to her emotionally..."

"Thank you for the warning, Nora. Don’t worry, I don’t mind a few pricks."

She believed that. The Frost brothers might come across as playboys but she could say from expereicne that if Ian had decided to take this further, there was no going back for him. He wouldn’t have come to her if he had doubts. Nora looked at Ian with even more consideration," She’s not very experienced." Nora blurted out next, knowing that she might need to warn Ian because Isabella was quite good at pretending otherwise.

Ian grinned and corrected her," She’s not very inexperienced anymore."

Nora stared at Ian as the meaning of his words sank in before groaning," Ew! Do you have no limit? I don’t want to know about your escapades! I meant in relationships! Not.." Nora waved her hands in the air as she completed," Not se*! Don’t talk about that!"

"Ha! More like you don’t want to know about them from me. If this was Isabella telling you, I’m sure those popcorn would have been here now."

"Well, that would have been girl talk and I’d have added some wine and dessert, but this is... nope.. Unless you want to talk about handsome boys that you’ve seen or bra troubles you might be having, I do not want to discuss this with you."

"Are you sure? I might have a few embarrassing stories to tell about your dear husband... you do know he was never this straight laced as he is now, right?"

Nora narrowed her eyes, watching the man’s triumphant expression and clenched her hands. Nope! She wasn’t going to fall for this.

"You think you can tempt me with this?"

Ian raised an eyebrow while Nora finally decided to sacrifice her pride at the altar of love and asked," Fine. Tell me. But I am warning you, if I don’t find it worth my time, I will not let you go near my Bella baby."

Ian grinned and beckoned her close," Uh huh! Then listen up."

"Do you know your husband went to a strip bar when he was in University?"

Nora rolled her eyes at that." Really? That is a juicy secret? I’m pretty sure every guy has done something like that during their younger days."

"Uh huh. But do you know the rest? He was supposed to get a lap dance for his birthday but..."

"A lap dance?"

"Uh huh. He’e even chosen the girl himself. A petite one with the cat accessories."

"But before he could get the lap dance..." Ian trailed off and stood up.

Frowning, Nora urged him," Don’t stop there! Tell me the rest quickly."

"Very curious, aren’t you?", a silky voice questioned.

Nora widened her eyes and quickly whipped around to look at her husband standing there. "What are you doing home early?"

"Listening to you gossip with someone who should be at the office." Demetri answered, turning to stare at his brother who was now getting ready to escape.

’Hey! I just came to deliver these pretty flowers. It is your wife who was pestering me for dirty details about you. I’ll go now! I have a breakfast meeting..."

"Ian Frost! You liar!"

Nora was about to explain herself when she suddenly spied the box on the table and decided to throw the ’liar’ under the bus.

"Demetri! Look, this is what Ian brought for me. He said I should give you a surprise with this and when I asked him, he insisted on telling me about the strip club..."

Demetri looked at the small unopened box in front of him and grinned," Nothing happened there. I went, but the police came and closed down the place before I could get the lap dance. Ian has good taste, hmm? These are perfect. I think he wanted you to know the story to help you fulfill my wish..."

Walking forward, Demetri leaned forward and quickly kissed Nora before stepping back," I’ll thank you in advance for fulfilling my unfulfilled desire..."

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