Leslie
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I knock on Jake’s door with one hand as the other holds a container of my famous Nutella cupcakes with frosting.
It's been a week since Jake was discharged from the hospital. We've spoken a few times but things aren't as fluid between us as they once were.
I don't know what I want from him but I know I want him back in my life. At least we can be friends.
He opens the door with just sweat pants on. I lick my lips as my eyes fall on his impressive chest to the dust of hair that disappears into his pants.
'OK, maybe not friends.'
“Hey Red, what are you….. are those cupcakes?” He rips them out of my hands and walks back inside leaving the door open.
I breath out a laugh and follow him inside. I find him on the couch already digging into one cupcake with another on his other hand.
“Jesus christ, these are incredible.” He moans and I wonder if that's how he sounds when….
'Nope, not going there.'
“How's the arm doing?” I point at his bandaged bicep.
He swallows before he replies, “It's not that bad.”
I stay silent and watch him polish down the second one. Then I decide to just speak my mind.
“Listen, Jake, about what happened between us.” Before I can continue he interrupts me.
“Don't, there is nothing to talk about. I get it, you do not need to explain yourself to me.” he smiles.
I force a smile back, “Okay, great.” I'm glad we're okay but somehow I feel unsatisfied with our situation.
“Here you go.” I hand him an envelope.
“What's this?” He asks as he opens it.
“It's an invitation to this weekend's charity event. I sent one to Liam as well. Since yours will be in a few months, I always find it best to invite a client to one of my other events, so they can see what to expect.”
“This is great red. You can count me in.”
I smile and get up to leave. “Don't forget your cheque book.” I tease.
He chuckles. “Of course, and thanks for the cupcakes.” I nod and head back to my place.
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I move around the crowd making sure everything is on point. I had a little problem with the vendors earlier but thank god everything was resolved.
I'm dressed in a green evening gown held up with a string tied on my neck and the other on my back. My red hair flows down my naked back.
I see my parents in the crowd and I start walking towards them. “Sweetheart, this is impressive.” my mother says when I approach.
“It really is.” my father agrees.
I kiss them both on the cheek. “I didn't know you guys were coming.” If I'd have known they'd be here, I wouldn't have invited Jake.
I know how my mother can be. She'll just end up saying something inappropriate making things more awkward between me and him.
“Your father had an opening in his schedule and we decided to come see you.” My mother says.
Before I can respond my mom shrieks. “Oh my god! Is that Jake?” I turn and see him on the other side of the room standing next to Liam and Kara.
As if sensing my gaze on him, he turns his head and our eyes meet from across the room. My stomach falls, somehow this air-conditioned ballroom feels warmer. I stare at him, admiring how sexy he looks in his tuxedo.
His eyes trail down my body then back up. Even from a distance I can see how they darken. He says something to Liam then starts stalking towards me.
His steps are determined. I feel like a fox being cornered by a wolf when he approaches me.
He leans foward, his hand goes to my naked back and goosebumps spread where he touches me. His lips brush lightly on my cheek as he kisses me. “You look like a vision in this dress, red.”
He pulls back and stares at my lips that are painted in dark red. I dart my tongue instinctively to lick my lower lip and I could swear I heard him groan.
His eyes meet mine again and I get lost in them. I missed him looking at me with hunger. I hated the cold stare.
My mother clears her throat and we both turn to her. She claps her hands with giddy. “Didn't I tell you Alastair. They're perfect for each other.”
'See what I mean.'
“Mom! You need to stop saying things like that.” I chastises her.
Jake chuckles on my side. He seems to enjoy my mother's inability to edit her words before she speaks.
“Nora, it's nice seeing you again.” He kisses my mother's hand before addressing my father.
“Mr. DuPont, it's a pleasure to meet you, sir.” My father inspects him before shaking his hand.
“I've heard great things about you. You and Mr. Hayes have taken the realty world by storm. You must be proud.”
Jake's cheeks starts looking a little red and I chuckle.
“Thank you sir.”
“Alastair is fine.” My father says.
I can actually see Jake beaming. “Alastair,” he tries the name on his tongue.
Liam and Kara join our little group. Pregnancy becomes her, she looks beautiful. She greats my parents before she comes and stands at my side while my father starts chatting up Liam and Jake.
“He's here.” she whispers. I glance at her and she seems angry.
“Who is?” I ask. Before she can answer, I hear his dreadful voice.
“Les, is that you?” Every nerve in my body turns cold. All the air leaves my lungs.
'Logan!'
I feel Jake tighten his hold on my waist when I tense up. I can't believe it's him. It's been years since I saw him. What the actual fuck is he doing at my event?
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