Jake
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Leslie ran away from me, again. I thought I'd finally get the chance to talk to her, but she left without saying anything.
I open the door to my place, take of my coat and tie. Tossing them aside, I head straight to the mini bar and pour myself a glass, drinking it all in one go.
'Fuck this,'
I place the glass down and go back outside heading straight to her place and knock. When she doesn't open I start banging on it until she does.
“What do you think you're doing!” she yells. She's in her little pajama bottoms and a top that does nothing to hide those perked up nipples.
'Focus,'
“I'm doing what I should have done two weeks ago. You can't avoid me forever.” I push through the door, fuming.
I can't get the image of her cumming on my lap out of my head. And the thought that she could just dismiss us like it was nothing infuriates me.
“We both know it was a mistake. What more is there to talk about.?” She folds her hands on her chest and glares at me.
“So that's it.”
She frowns. “Why are you acting like I did something wrong. Whatever it is between us is just sex.”
“What if it's not just sex for me?” The words tumble out of my mouth without my brains permission.
That's when I realise I actually mean it. This stopped being just about sex a while back. I'm not going to confess my undying love for her. But for the first time in my life I want more than just one night.
I want more of her. Liam has Kara and Melody now. There is Nikolai but our relationship is complicated. I know soon enough Liam will have his own family and I'll be left alone again.
Maybe it's the fear of having no one or maybe it's something else. Whatever it is I want it.
“You don't mean that.” She mutters.
I move closer until I'm standing right in front of her. I take her hands in mine. “I do, let's give it a try. What's the worse that could happen?” I shrug
She rips her hands from mine and walks past me to the other side of the room. “Are you insane? First you tell me you just want sex. Now suddenly you want a relationship?”
“It's not sudden, this has been happening for sometime now.”
She shakes her head, “No, I don't want any of that. You need to leave.”
I stare at her in disbelief. Does she really feel nothing? “You're lying, I know you feel it too.”
She gives me a fierce look. “You are wrong. All that was between us was passion and after last time I don't feel it anymore.”
'Ouch,'
I fist my hands on my sides. I'm about to beg her, falling back into the pathetic little orphan boy I once was. Maybe she really doesn't care. It's not the first time someone in my life didn't reciprocate my feelings.
I'm no longer that child who worked so hard to earn the affection of people who clearly didn't give a shit.
I school my face to that of disinterest. “You're right, my mistake.” I meet her eyes one last time. “I apologise, I won't bother you again.” I turn around and walk out.
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It's been more than a month since I walked out of Leslie's penthouse. I haven't seen her since. I've even started staying at a hotel just to avoid running into her. The only time I'd go to my penthouse is to get some necessities.
I didn't realise my feelings for her had grown so strong. I miss her like crazy. But I'm determined to move past this.
The only communication between us is about the charity event. It's always via email and we've both remained professional at all times.
She's supposed to come today for a meeting to update us on how things are coming along. I'm trying to convince Liam to go in my stead.
“No can do brother. Kara has an appointment with her OBGYN today. I'm not missing that for the world.”
I roll my eyes. “You're whipped.” I tease him.
He chuckles as he puts on his coat “Yes I am.” he winks at me.
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Leslie
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I walk out of the elevator towards Mrs. Davis's desk. She tells me Jake is already in the conference room waiting for me.
My hands are sweaty from nerves. I rub my them on my short skirt and walk towards the conference room.
It's been so long since I've seen him. I'm actually not sure how to act around him. I knock on the door and he yells for me to enter.
I find him leaning on the window facing me. He's in a black suit and he looks as sexy as ever. His jaw has a bit of a stubble that makes him look intense.
He pierces me with his hazel eyes before gesturing for me to sit down. “So what do you have for me?” he asks.
I swallow the knot on my throat and I proceed to update him.
Almost an hour later, we're done. I start collecting my files. He stands up and says, “Good job, I'll inform Liam of your development. We'll get back to you with any questions.”
I nod my head as he starts walking out. I close my eyes and speak without thinking.
“Jake, wait,” He stops and turns to me. His face doesn't reveal any emotion and its eerie. I don't know what I expected but this isn't it. He's staring at me like I'm just a stranger. I hate it.
“Was there something else?” he asks in that detached voice his been using since I came in.
I stare into his eyes, searching for anything. I'm being selfish. I told him I wanted nothing to do with him. At the same time I wanted him to chase after me.
“Nothing, I just wanted to thank you again for this opportunity.” I attempt a smile.
He nods and walks out.
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