Warning Shot

“Hey, have you realised we have had no more issues?”

His words make me realise he was right. There has been nothing since the launch. Maybe it was Jake all along and the police scared him off?

“We’ll have a peaceful Christmas. As much as I hate bringing him up, especially now, I have to.  Marcus’s birthday is the same date as Georgina’s. I was thinking of throwing a joint party for them both and that way he can’t say no because he will be going to Georgina’s.” I wait for his reply but he is quiet. Maybe it is too soon to mention his name.

“If he will go, I think it will be nice. He has not celebrated his birthday for years. He does not even see anyone on it, so if he agrees then why not?”

Wrapping my arms around him, I move closer, my lips pressing against his. “Thank you.” Smiling at him, I can’t believe how close I came to possibly losing him.

“I told you, me and Marcus will stay friends through anything. I still love him and you the sa