EllaI am watching friends eating peanut butter and bread on the bedChloe 's wild thing ring tone makes me grinas my phone screen lights up, as usual i answer with Bluetooth to avoid using my hands. "Hey Chloe, what's up" "i should ask you that girl, you are the one with a new boyfriend" "he is not my boyfriend and you know that" "well how is the man you're having all boyfriend benefits with doing" she says laughing"He is good, actually he is out right now with his ex wife" " what? He was married?" "Yap, so yes am home eating peanut watching friends, how are you guys" "We are all good, we miss you" "i miss you guys too, can't wait to get back home next week" i sat up tugging at the shorts i was wearing tugging them up "Girl, guess what am wearing" "How am i supposed to guess what you are wearing Ella, it could be anything" "But it's not, it's your Christmas gift to me" "Ofcourse you would wear them when no one is home" "because that's the intention no one will ever see
ELLA. We are making our way into our side of the cabin house when Jordan grabs my waist and starts kissing me against the wall. He just starts kissing me out of nowhere.We have just arrived at his parent's cabin house, for the memorial of his daughter Zuri. She was buried here. "Impatient much?!" i murmurHe laughs and cups my ass with both his hands. "Nope, you just look amazing today" he continues kissing me until i push him away and walk into the kitchen and grab a bottle of wine and two glasses.Jordan comes up behind me as i am pouring the wine and snakes his arms around my waist. I hand him a glass of wine "i think you are using me to deflect from your emotions and what you are feeling today?"He steps over to me and takes my glass of wine from my hands. He sets both our glasses at the counter top, he then leans in and gives me a deep passionate drunken kiss. I can taste the tart of fruitness of the wine on his tongue and i like it. His hands go to the back of my dresser wher
ELLA My phone was puzzing, i thought i was being smart putting it out of reach. The hope was that if i couldn't reach it i wouldn't answer it.Maybe it was Jordan, we hadn't spoken since i sent him my resignation letter and left. The man is fine AF, yes, but he is taken. I'm not trying to walk on Leila's grass, though to be clear, it is a beautifully maintained lawn. Yes there is an attraction between us but i have lived long enough to not believe men who say they are going to break up with their wives girlfriends for you.I also had my fair share of secrets, Jordan didn't know everything about me he just fell in love with a part of me. He had no idea i had a son and I intended it to stay that way.I look at my phone it's Chloe asking me where am at, we were supposed to grab lunch together.Am a little disappointed Jordan has not tried to reach me at all. It's been a week since our hotel incidence where i bolted out when he was still in the shower. I knew he would be furious dissapo
Jordan .My cell phone is ringing in my pocket when we walk back into the house with Leila from our dinner. I place the deserts we ordered to go on the kitchen counter before fumbling my pockets to see who might be calling. I was expecting a call from my private investigator all day, maybe it's him.I look at the screen and it's actually Ella calling. We had not spoken since she ditched me. Leila gives me a glance that implies she was asking who was calling me this late. I direct the call to voicemail and decide not to let Ella ruin my perfect night out with Leila . Things were going well so far, i think i might be open to giving us another chance. After Ella left me in the hotel after i told her how i felt i decided to give Leila a chance."Was it that hoe Ella?" Leila fired at me almost furious "Jordan i thought we went over this?""Babe you don't even know if it's actually Ella"Instead of answering me, she scowled and shrugged her shoulders like a pelutant child."come on Leila "
Chapter FourteenELLA.I didn't expect to feel this much pain after seeing him. But it's good my heart needed closure and i needed to to know where he stood so i could make a plan for my life. Yes i am crying, but this is good. This is human nature. Chloe drops onto the couch beside me. "So how did the meeting go with Jordan" she asks. I laugh a little, "it was a complete total distater"She pouts as she pulls her legs beneath her. "I am going to need more information woman" i shake my head"I didn't even get to tell him am pregnant, he found out about Kyle and he was upset, he only came here to confront me""How did he find out?""he said he hired a private investigator to look into me. But it doesn't matter he said he does not want to ever see me again, so am on my own""You are not alone Ella" she said hugging me"we will raise that child together, i mean we have already raised one before how hard can it be"We both laughed, She left for her room. I missed Alex, today more than u
Jordan. Tonight, my step mom Tracy and Leila are out for girl time. Apparently going to an event means they have to get their nails done and other stuff. We were going to a cancer donation organization, the money goes to children with leukemia.It gave me the opportunity to spend some time with Jeremy, which admittedly i haven't done in a while.I follow Jeremy's porsche to a bar close by and we settle in waiting for the women to be done with their stuff."So you and Leila huh?!"Jeremy gives me an arched brow "So what exactly is going on there?" he asks with his usual grin in his face. "If am being honest, I really don't know anymore bro" "What do you mean, talk to me" "I want to try with Leila believe me i do, i even told her i was done with everything else i wnat her, problem is their is this other girl i can't seem to get off my head" "Is this other girl Ella?"Jeremy says laughing "She is not really your usual type""I don't have a usual type, and yes it's Ella," "Then why d
Ella.After a long, hot shower, i made my way to the living room and found Chloe on the couch with her netbook, looking fresh and alert.Smelling coffee in the kitchen, i headed there and filled the biggest mug i could find."Morning sunshine" Chloe called out.With my much needed dose of caffeine wrapped between both palms, i joined her on the couch.She pointed at a box on the end of the table. "that came for you, when you were in the shower"I set my mug on the coffee table and picked up the box. It was wrapped with brown paper and twine, and had my name handwrittenq diagonally across the top with a decorative calligraphic flourish. Inside was a vera wang red dress paired with a pair of nude stilettos and a note that was inviting me to a dinner benefit tonight.Ad i studied the gift, i found it very apt. Our last conversation he said he wanted nothing to do with me so this was very sudden, and why did he want me in that dinner benefit.I glanced at Chloe who was eyed me dubiously"
ELLA. I caught sight of Leila , as i was exiting the party. It took me a moment to recognize her because she had dyed her hair. She looked slender and classy in a black cocktail dress.As i stepped outside waiting for a cab, someone stepped besides me, looking up it was Jordan . He pulled his phone out and called his driver to bring the Limo around. It didn't take long before the limo pulled up and Jordan pushed me in following quietly behind me."Drive around the block until i tell you otherwise" Jordan told the driver.Then he slid in behind me, so closely i could feel his warm breath on my bare back.I saw Chloe waving at me as we pulled out of the parking lot. I scrambled towards the opposite seat, determined to get away from him.”What do you think you are doing Jordan?” i asked furious. "stop" he snappedHis hand twisted into my loose hair, restraining me. His spread legs surrounded mine, his grip tightening so that my head was pulled back gently to his shoulder"i am going to
Ella. “Give me the real on you and Toby, what's been happening. You guys are always together.”“Let's just say if all goes well, you're not the only one who will have a boo.”Ella said smiling, “He is really a good guy and i love him.”“Hold up!” i say almost shocked, “Ella loves someone, That's juicy.”A shadow slid across Claire’s face before it disappeared. “Yes i am in love and i can't believe saying this, ut he just mightbe the one speaking of which,” She turned to me “Where’s Lover Boy?”I rolled my eyes, a blush spreading over my cheeks. “Don’t call him that, and he’s busy running a company. He doesn’t have time for college events.”“You sure about that?” Ella tilted her chin at something behind me. I whipped around, my heart jumping in my throat when I saw Toby standing behind me. In his navy cashmere sweater and jeans, he cut a sophisticated figure amongst the crowds of drunk college students and rumpled professors. I couldn’t help it I ran and threw my arms around him. “I t
ELLA.I woke up quiet early than usual, we are staying at the Hamptons house alone since Jordan had given the workers days off so we could all soebd time together, like an intimate setting. Given what he shared with me last night, i wanted to do something for him even if it was as simple as preparing him breakfast.Jordan was still sleeping peacefully, i walked quietly to the bathroom and brushed my teeth and put on some comfy lounge wear before heading downstairs. Chloe and Jeremy were not yet in the house which meant they were still in their love nest. I put on some soft music opening the curtains to let the fresh air come in. I went ahead to prepare breakfast, or rather brunch.I was in a really happy mood, and the sun was out today, the weather was amazing for us to just chill in the backyard by the pool and just relax. I although wished Chloe was up so she could help me set the table, i knew Jordan would be up soon, and i would like to be done by then."wooow!" i heard Chloe's vo
ELLA.I watch him get ready for bed still wondering how we are going to survive eight hours of sleep beside each other. Considering we had just had sex this same morning. After a while i decide to get in bed and try to sleep before he joins me. It would be much easier if he found me already sleeping or pretending to be sleeping since I know sleep today was not going to come easy.I immediately got under the covers and laid on my side, my back facing his side of the bed. I tried to close my eyes but i couldn't get any sleep, i just lay there in anticipation as my body tensed up. How the hell was i supposed to fall sleep tonight.I felt the bed move when he got in it and then there was total silence. My body froze as i prayed and hoped he would fall asleep immediately, i tried to listen to his breathing hoping he would fall asleep soon. I knew this was going to be a very long night. I know the effect this man has on me and i didn't want any parts of our bodies to touch.For a moment the
LeilaAfter a couple of shots, my body was burning, am more of a wine girl, i don't drink the hard stuff. I needed a shower to help me sober up a little. But i also didn't want to leave the party, it was really fun, playing drinking games with Michael and my sister Maria. It has been while since we had fun like that, without yelling at each other. So i decided to use the guest bathroom on the same floor as the living room to shower. I figured Maria wasn't going to sleep any sooner. I stripped naked and walked towards the bathtub, the water was so calming and relaxing. "Hey babe, are you in here?" I could hear Michael 's voice from the bedroom, "I am in the shower." I shouted back, hoping he would hear me and go back to the living room. "I think we should play beat the clock." i heard him say in a sexy voice. "My sister is right next door Michael no." i shout back totally surprised by his sudden need for exploration. "Thats what will make it even more fun and sexier, the knowledg
MARIA. We are all sitting in Leila's apartment where she is currently staying with Michael drinking wine. There are about three empty bottles on the table and four more unopened. Am starting to feel a little bit tipsy."Maybe, you should stop drinking. I think you have had enough, you don't want to go back to your house and fiancé drunk." Leila said taking away the bottle of wine i had just opened."Jordan is not even home, and he won't be for the next couple of days. Why do you guys think am here, it's definitely not because i wanted to see you make out every second of the day."I say irritated," Am lonely, i feel like something changed with him ever since the Ella situation, i barely see the man anymore.""Where is he? Do you think he knows or suspects anything?" Michael asked sitting down next to Leila."No he doesn't suspect a thing, i just think losing the babies hit him more than he had anticipated and he is suppressing by over working himself." i say pouring myself some wine, "
ELLA. "Do you guys think he is okay?" i ask Chloe and Jeremy for the millionth time. It's almost midnight and Jordan is still not back from wherever he went to and we still haven't heard from him. His phone is off."He is fine," Jeremy says, "He probably got caught up in his drinking spree.""How can you be so sure of that when we haven't heard from him all day?""Because he is my best friend, and I know him better than anyone. I actually know him better than he knows himself."Chloe gets up from Jeremy 's laps and walks over to where am sitted, "He is going to be fine, try not to focus too much on him.""How can i focus on anything else? I am the reason he is out there in the first place."i say tears rolling down my cheeks." If i jad just listened to whatever he wanted to say, maybe we would have talked and he would have stayed here safe.""Look Ella, stop blaming yourself, Jordan has been going through aloot, it has nothing to do with you. And if there is someone who is feeling gui
Chloe."What do you think they are doing, they have been quiet for a while, since breakfast i have not heard screaming or seen any furniture breaking, maybe they are actually good." i say to Jeremy as we stand in the living room looking up. "Mayne they are okay, we should just go do our own thing." I say as i stand in front of Jeremy and put my arms around his waist."I won't let you tell me that twice." he took my hand and we started walking out of the door, when suddenly Ella's door opened and Jordan came down the stairs furious.He went straight to the refrigerator snd took out a bottle of whiskey and started drinking from the bottle." Everything okay Jordan ?" Jeremy asked him as we walked back into the house."Does it look like everything is okay?" he asked looking at the both of us then walked right past us and left. We quickly followed him outside"Where are you going Jordan ?" i asked shouting at him."Anywhere that's not here." he shouted back getting in his car."Please go
Chapter Seventy Four Jeremy .I followed Chloe outside. I looked around for her for almost ten minutes before I spotted her, she was sitted behind the house in the gazebo. She was actually lying on one of the chairs, i approached her silently until i was standing right behind her. Hey eyes were closed."Hey you," i said still standing there.She immediately got up and sat up, "Don't creep up on me like that Jeremy , you scared the crap out of me." she says"Can i sit?" i ask gesturing to the chair right in front of her."Sure, you can do whatever you like." she saidI sat down and looked at her for a moment,"We need to talk about last night, how are you feeling?""Am good, whatever you gave me worked miracles." she said ignoring my statement about needing to talk.I digged into my pockets and took out her phone and handed it to her, "This belongs to you." i say"How do you have my phone Jeremy ?" she immediately snapped grabbing it from me. "Like i said, we need to talk about last
Jordan ."I was wondering when you two would come down." i called out to Ella and Chloe the moment they stepped off the stairs and into the living room. They walked slowly towards the dining table with no expressions on their faces.Chloe sits across from Jeremy as i sit on the head of the table and Ella immediate to my right.There was so much tension between all of us, Jeremy tried to make light of the situation but nothing changed, the women were both fixated on their breakfast, eventually he also gave upate and concentrated in his food. Ella did not look up at me even once during the whole breakfast session, but i wouldn't blame her.I haven't had the chance to talk to her since yesterday, and clearly she is doing everything in her power to ignore me."You disappeared on me last night," i say to Ella looking directly at her. "You didn't even say anything, you just left.""Well, i gave you and your fiancé time to catch up on what you were wearing." Ella answered me sarcastically.