Chapter 35: Mike POV

**“Sometimes when we seek closure we open up another can of worms.”-Domunique White**

I watched her as she left work and followed her to the restaurant. Of course, I got in before she did. I was seated as soon as she walked in. I must say, looking at her now, she is gorgeous, damn. I stood up and greeted her and gave her a hug. She feels so good in my arms. Damn, I didn't even realized how much I missed her untill now.

“Karm, it is good to see you”, I said with a smile.

“Mike, you look well”, she said, smiling.

“As do you. I mean wow”, I said, checking her breasts out. They got bigger, a lot bigger. I was in awe just looking at her, untill the waitress came and introduced herself.

“Hello, my name is Jane. What can I get you?”, the waitress asked. She is cute but my eyes are on the prize.

“I will have a double Burben neat to drink. And she will have a mango daiquiri”, I said, smiling at Karma.

“Do you guys want any appetizers?”, Jane asked. I noticed her pushing her small boobs up to get my attention. To think about it, I might get her number just in case things do not go the way I want with Karma tonight.

“Yes, I will have the beef tartar. And the Kobe beef salad with extra blue cheese, red onions, and dressing”, Karma said, ordering her appetizer and entree at the same time.

"And you Sir, what can I get you”, Jane asked, trying to touch my arm.

“I will have the same she is having but no onions”, I said, then she looked at Karma and frowned a little.

"So, Karm, how has everything been? I mean how did you do during the pandemic?”, I asked.

“I did good. I actually got my master's degree and is working on some stuff”, she said.

“Are you still dreaming about the building project?”, I asked.

“Yeah, I actually have a meeting with an architect and realtor later this week”, she said, smiling with pride.

“Wow, that's great if you ever need an investor. Feel free to ask me”, I said, looking into her eyes. She always had that dream of hers.

I know she has a trust fund but it wasn't enough for her to actually start her project. But if she would have asked me, I would have made money appear in her account. I am a great hacker and have done it for myself a lot. But Karma is prideful. And on top of that, she had no idea how I made my extra money. She doesn't need to know either. I can't stop looking at her. Karma's skin is glowing as if she was a divine Goddess. Damn, what was I thinking letting her go all those years ago.

"I mean it, Karma. Just say the word and I will help you out in any way I can. If you need a website created, I am your man. Or if you need digital advertisement. I am good at that as well. Hell if you need someone to help you create rental agreements. I can do that as well. Whatever you need, Karma, I am here for you love", I said, smiling at her.

“Thank you for the offer, but no thanks. I am fine, I have got an investor of a sort. Websites, rental agreements, and advertisements are a long way off from now. A very long way off. But hopefully, next month I will purchase the land”, she said, smiling as Jane came back and gave us our drink. My napkin had her number on it. I noticed Karma did notice the napkin Jane gave me.

“That's great if you ever need another one. I am here”, I said, pouring her a glass of wine.

“So, what was it you wanted to talk about?”, she asked, then took a sip from her glass.

“I... I really wanted to apologize for how I acted years ago. I did love you. I was just young and stupid", I said, being honest with her.

“Apology accepted, I hope you feel better. Mike, I do not hate you. I never did”, she said.

“Honestly, the whole time I was married I thought about you”, I said, which is true. Every time I wanted a home-cooked meal, someone to do my laundry, a clean fucking house, or just someone to talk to, I thought of Karma.

“Why would you think of me? I mean you married someone you love, right?”, she asked, confused.

“I married Sasha”, I said hesitantly.

“Who is Sasha?”, she asked.

“The girl I cheated on you with”, I said, hoping she would not flip out.

“Of course you did. And how did that work out for you”, she said with a fake smile.

“Not good, but let's not talk about that. Let's talk about us”, I said, grabbing her hand gently.

"Mike, there is no us. I told you I am in a relationship", she said.

"Really now. Why don't I believe you?", I asked her smirking.

"I have no idea what goes on in that head of yours", she said, smiling and sipping more wine.

I can tell me telling her I married the person I cheated on her with, pinched her heart a little. I was so stupid back then. I thought Sasha was better because she was skinny and pretty. Karma is beautiful and now that I look at her, the weight kind of looks good. She looks like she has been well fucked recently. Maybe she does have a man in her life. If she does, I will make sure he won't stay for long. I know Karma like the back of my hand. Some new dude doesn't know what makes her tick the way I do. She will take me back I mean who the hell wanna start over with someone new. Getting to know a new persons habits, their likes and dislikes, their favorate color, and things. That is a lot to know. Karma and I already know each other on that level.