JULIAN’s POV
I forced my eyes forward and then bent down to take a look at the pipes.

"Um, where does Joey keep his tools? Can you go get them?"

"Uh.. I can go fetch them. But can you fix it though? Should we call a plumber?"

I looked at her and said in a slightly irked tone, "Just stop talking and go fetch me the tools quickly"

"Hey don't boss me around,"

"Would you rather do it yourself?"

"Okay fine, I'll go." She responded and then said in a low voice, "Podría abofetear tu estúpida cara ahora mismo"

"What was that?" I called after her.

"I said I could slap your stupid face right now!" She yelled back.

KARA'S POV

Joey put a trail of kisses down my neck to my chest and I shivered a little, not being able to hide my excitement.

I had my hands around his waist and then he brought his lips to mine, kissing me passionately. Ugh. It felt so good.

And then he suddenly withdrew. Oh God, not again.

"Babe, we need to talk"

"Right now?" I asked in a strangled voice.

"Yes, right now. Its really important and I have to tell you right now."

I grunted. "What is it?"

"Erm.. Actually.." He ruffled his hair a little. "I have a business trip."

"Go on..." I stared at him, hard.

"I'll be leaving by tomorrow and I'll be gone for sometime."

"Really?" I crossed my arms over my chest. "How long?"

"One week. But I.."

I interrupted quickly. "One week, Joey! One whole week?"

"Can you keep your voice down a little? I swear baby, it was all impromptu. I was just told today that I have to leave to Seattle and it isn't an offer I can refuse. The company would make huge losses if I don't go do my work."

"Oh my God," I said exasperated. "I barely see you at home because of this working lifestyle you have and now you're going to be away for a whole week working again?"

"I know baby," he held my arms. "And I'm really sorry. If I could refuse, I would."

"Babe, you don't get it do you? You cannot just leave like that." I said crossly.

"Okay um..how about you come with me?"

"I can't just come with you. I have work here. I've got a wedding I'm already planning and I have to be on ground for the whole process. I can't possibly be away."

"Oh in that case, I would be back soon before you even know it, I promise.I'm really sorry baby, please bear with me."

He kissed the top of my nose and held me tenderly. My anger was slowly melting away.

I sighed deeply. "I just want you here with me, around me.How can you leave me all alone by myself?"

"You're not going to be by yourself. Julian's gonna be here with you, don't you worry about a thing. And before you even realize it, I'll be back. Cross my heart."

Julian!

I was gonna be stuck with his annoying self for a whole week. How was I gonna cope?

"Okay, fine whatever," I pouted.

"Now give me some dimples," he smiled at me and I just had to smile back.

He kissed my dimple gently. "Now that's my girl."

Then he started with his tickles and I started laughing hard telling him to stop. We fell on to the bed and he was on top of me.

"How about we have some just before I leave tomorrow?" He winked at me and I bit my lip, grabbing his face and kissing him.

"I love the sound of that," I said in between kisses.

But then the loud ringing of his stupid phone ruined the moment.

As always!

I was so pissed as I watched him get off me, reaching over for the phone to answer it.

He mouthed a 'sorry' as he walked out attending to his business call that was clearly more important than us having sex!

We were husband and wife for Christ sakes. Why did it always got to be like this?

I looked at my gown bunched up to my waist and pulled it back down, adjusting into a sitting position.

Lord save me.

*****

It had only been two days yet and I really couldn't understand what I was seeing on my screen. It was Joey's Snapchat story. In the picture, was he and some girl grinning from ear to ear.

They were both dressed in business clothes and it was obvious their meeting was work related. But still. Why did she have to be that close to him like that and why did she have to freaking hold him!

Arggh.

I dialed Joey's number immediately and he picked up on the third ring.

"Hey baby," he started.

"Where did you keep your phone huh?"

"I was just a bit busy. I had to.."

I cut in. "Busy huh? You weren't busy enough not to post that picture with that pretty redhead on your story right? But you were too busy to take my call"

"Gosh. Relax will you? I was in the bathroom for crying out loud. And I posted that on my story about an hour ago. And she's just my business partner. Its nothing, babe."

I exhaled, realizing that maybe I was just saying too much. It was just pent up frustration.

"I'm sorry baby. I'm just like this because I want more of you and get so little.Maybe I am overreacting."

"No its okay.Its my fault and I'll make it up to you somehow when I return."

"Okay fine. So tell me how your day has been so far,"

"Well my day has been..."he paused for a moment. "Babe I got to go right now. Its work related. I'll call you later okay? Kisses."

And the line went dead.

Huh.

Typical Joey.

I felt the frustration building up inside me again and decided to call the only other person who could adequately calm my nerves down.

Dylan.

I had called four times and was almost giving up when he finally answered.

The place was noisy as hell.

"Hey dude, what's up! Can you hear me? I really need someone to talk to right now."