The smell of coffee wakes me up and I drag myself out of my bed knowing that there was only one person that had access to the loft.
“Sleeping beauty is finally awake.” Cam says as I step into the kitchen and slump on the chair “Good morning to you to.” I mutter accepting the cup of coffee he places in front of me.
“How long have you been here?” I question and he shrugs, “About an hour or two.” He replies taking the seat in front of me.
“Someone forgot to text when she got home so I had to get here earlier to ensure that she's still alive.”
“Sorry.” I mutter as I use an elastic band to tie my hair up. “What’s that?” Cam suddenly asks squinting at my neck and my hand on instinct touches the mark Aiden left on my neck yesterday night.
“Is that a hickey Hadley?” Cam squeals as he leaves his sit and move over to mine, clasping my hands on my face, I shake my head denying it but when Cam begins he can’t be stopped.
“You’ve got a hickey which means that you were making out with a man, which can also mean that you took my advice and had sex‼” he squeals clapping his hands and I groan.
“I did no such thing.” I try and defend myself but he just scoffs, “I know a hickey when I see one babes and there’s definitely one on your neck. So come on spill the tea.” He insists and I sigh.
“Fine. I had a wickedly hot make out session last night with a man but we didn’t have sex okay?” I clarify and he nods “Sooo? Who’s the owner of the mark on your neck?” he asks and I go beet red.
“For fucks sake don’t tell me that it’s Stephen!” He scolds dropping his coffee cup and I shake my head “Its not Stephen and I’m insulted that you think so little of me.” I retort picking up my cup of coffee and sipping it.
“You know I don’t. Are you going to tell me who gave you that or I’m going to combust from curiosity?” and I roll my eyes.
“Combust all you want my dear.” I tease, getting up and moving to the sink to rinse my cup.
“Oh come on‼ you’re not still mad about the Stephen comment are you?” he questions and I shrug “I’m not mad, just offended.” I say and he purses his lips together.
“Tell me who it was please‼” he pleads and I shake my head going upstairs and he follows me still pleading “Why can’t you just tell me? I’m your best friend‼” he whines as we get to my room.
“Because I’m embarrassed okay?!” I yell dropping on my bed and curling up. There’s a small laugh before I feel his weight on the bed. Squeezing my legs, he pats my back before asking.
“Why are you embarrassed?” and I give a small sigh “Because I came undone in the arms of a man who I had just met. I had a freaking make out session with a stranger..I was even dry humping him in his car..” I mutter and Cameron gives a short laugh.
“Gosh Hadley, you never cease to amaze me. You’re embarrassed about that? What should I do then seeing as I had a one night stand with some guy I just met in the bus? Be humiliated?” he asks and I shrug twisting so that my head is laid on his laps.
“I don’t know.. I just felt..” I begin but trail off “Babes we’re in our twenties, if we don’t do this things now at what age will we do it?” he questions and I scoff “Like you’re going to stop being a man hoe when you’re forty.” I mutter.
“Amen to that!” he shouts and I roll my eyes, “Now back to business, tell me who's the mystery man? And where did you meet him?” he asks and I sit up.
“On set.” I answer any he turns to look at me, “You’re kidding right?” he asks and I shake my head “So was it one of those hot stunt men that we love fawning about? Or some member of the crew?” he asks and I chew on my lip.
“Go on tell me..” he urges “Cast not crew and he wasn’t a stunt man.” I say and he nods “So which of them, major or minor character?” he asks and I rub my face.
“Major. Like really major character.” I say and he gasps.
“Babes don’t tell me that it was Aiden Wilde that you made out with?” He squeals and I groan burying my head under my pillow.
“You’ve got to tell me everything. How was it? How did it happen?” he babbles tugging me up from my bed. “This is huge, you suddenly go from ditching your cheating boyfriend to grinding on Hollywood’s multi billionaire popstar who is now making a comeback into the movie industry. Congratulations baby girl.” He says and I glower.
“Was it good? At least answer that question.” He states and I nod “Wickedly so.” I reply resting my head back on his laps.
“So what are you going to do?” he asks as he takes out his phone and start tapping on some keys. “I don’t know..I’m still too embarrassed about it.” I say and when he doesn’t reply I tilt my head to look at him.
“You're googling him aren’t you?” I question and he nods “I know you won’t so it’s my duty to do so.”
“Did you know that he just ended a relationship with his female co-star last month?” He asks and I shake my head.
“There’s a lot of news on him, relationships never last above a certain period, this picture of him getting a tan in Maldives is hot…oooh had a fight where he broke some guys nose.” He reads and I get up.
“That’s enough information, thank you Cameron.” I say and he shrugs locking his phone “You’re welcome. Now once again I’m going to ask you. What are you going to do?”
“Honestly? I don’t know?” I mutter.
“Sorry we’re closed.” I yell from the kitchen as I hear the bell signifying that there’s a customer chimes. When it doesn’t make the same noise indicating that the person hasn’t left, I pick up a small kitchen knife and slowly step out. “I said we’re closed.” I say as I move to the counter, “I heard you loud and clear.” A familiar husky voice says from behind me and my breath hitches as I drop the knife and turn around slowly. Standing in front of me,clad in black jeans and a gray tee shirt, his herbal cigarette in between his lips is Aiden Wilde who’s frowning at me. “We’re closed…You’ll can place your order and pick it up tomorrow though..” I force myself to s
“So are you and Aiden now a couple or what?” Cam asks as I knead the dough for pizza and I shake my head “We’re not anything.” I say and he frowns. “Didn’t you say that you guys agreed to..” he begins but I cut him off “To take things slow and see where it goes. We don’t have any labels yet.” I finish and he wiggles his brow “Yet huh? Meaning you’re hoping that there will eventually be a label.” He remarks and I frown.“Yet meaning that I’m hoping that I don’t regret it.” I correct and he simply rolls his eyes. “Potato, Potahtoh..same thing. Where’s he taking you to tonight?” Cam asks and I shrug, “Just said to dress well.” “And
“You hired a limo for tonight?” I blurt as he hands me a glass of champagne “I’m insulted that you’ll think that I had to hire one when I own a limo.” He corrects and I nod. “Let’s play a game.” I say and he raises a brow “Thirty questions each.” I add and he folds his arms “What’s in it for me?” he asks and I frown “I’m asking what I get out of playing this game.” He says making air quotes “You get to know me?” I say but it comes out more like a question. “That’s the whole point of taking you out on a date Hadley. To know you.” he points out emphasising the words know you. “So you don’t want to play?” I ask lamely and he shrugs “I’ll play but it’ll have a twist. Every question ans
“So what do you want to know about my past relationships?” he asks and I chew my lips trying to figure out the most less obvious one. “How come they never lasted beyond three months?” I finally ask. “Someone’s been googling me huh?” he asks and I nearly choke on my wine in an attempt to defend myself. “I haven’t, Cameron did though and he read some of the information he saw to me.” “When?” Taking a deep breath I bite the inside of my cheek “The next day after we first..” I begin trailing off. “Made out in my car?” he asks and I instantly turn red, “You don’t have to be so casual about it.” I mutter. “Three months is how long I can take before I grow tired of them, plus t
“Thanks for a wonderful evening.” I tell Aiden as he walks me to the door of the cafe and waits while I unlock it. “I had a great time with you Hadley.” He murmurs while I try to still my shaking hands and frantic heart long enough for me to open the door. Giving up, I turn to him sighing and he chuckles before taking the key from my hands and opening the door. “Thanks again.” I murmur but still not moving, and he nods waiting for me. Exchanging the feet that’s balancing my weight, I bite my lip and a soft growl from Aiden has me releasing them and finally speaking. “I don’t usually do this, but would you want to come inside for coffee? Or tea, you know you being originally British and all, but if you don’t want either choice there’s always cold beer, I’m sure I’ve got some from the last time we watched the match at my
“There’s your man..” Cam says for the tenth time today as Aiden passes and I frown “He’s not my man Cameron so please stop saying that before anyone else hears you and get ideas that they shouldn’t be getting.” I say smacking the back of his head as I pass. “He’s not your man but you let him mark you.” He states in a matter of fact tone and my hand immediately go to my neck. “Haa‼ you just proved my point that you let him mark you because your concealer game is on point.” He says and I throw a dishtowel at him which he catches “You’re an ass.” I state and he grins.“I’m you’re favourite ass though.” He argues and I scoff, “Not anymore, now you’re just a plain ass.” I retort and he hums “That may be but I’m a fine piec
“Does anyone know about this place?” I ask turning to Aiden and he shakes his head, “So how’d you know about it?” I question and he shrugs.“This was one of the first locations I did a movie in as a boy, during breaks like this, I’d wander about to get away from everything and one day I stumbled upon here and the rest they say is history.” He explains and I smile “So this is like your secret hideout?” I ask and he nods. “Kind of, but it’s a secret hideout that I’m willing to share with you.” He says and I grin “For your kindness, you shall be repaid with this doughnut.” I say handing it to him and he bursts out laughing. “What else did you manage to carry in those pockets?” he asks biting into the doughnut and spi
I walked uncertainly into the cafe where Aiden had asked that we meet, so that in case of anything the press won’t be able to trace me. I was pleased to know that he was thinking of things like that and at the same time nervous because he had indirectly acknowledged that there was a chance that we could be caught together and it’ll blow up in our faces. Smoothing out my sundress, I sit in a booth close to the window and look out. Admittedly it was too much of a beautiful day to be wasted outside. You could hear the hussle and bustle from outside as the music that was played in the cafe became a background music in the scene that was the world outside. “Shall I take your order?” a voice asks and I turn back to see a young pregnant waitress smi
I go back to the dance floor all the while locking my gaze at Aiden who’s still holding my gaze. As the music starts, I begin dancing, slow at first before increasing my tempo along with the music.Still looking at him, I cup my breasts together, pushing them out even more squeezing them before I eventually release them.I continue dancing as I stare at him, making all sort of sensual movements as I move my body to the beat.The music eventually stops and as anther one comes on,I dance my way to Aiden. And this time without waiting for me to,he parts his thighs and I insert myself in between them. “Did you like this one? It was specially for you.” I say as my hands moves up to play with his hair. “So much baby, I loved seeing you dance for me. Loved how you put on a show for me.” He murmurs as his lips trails kisses down my throat. “ Don’t
was at the work station trying out some of Grandma Lily’s recipe when Cam called out that I had a package.Cleaning my hands, I go out to meet him, holding a huge carton and I raise a brow. “I haven’t opened it honestly.” He says raising a hand up and I nod“Who’s it from?” I ask as I sign the delivery form and the delivery agent leaves.“Can’t you guess?”“Aiden.” I say before quickly running behind the counter to collect it from him. Untying the bow, I unwrap the package before opening the box and the contents immediately makes Cam squeal in delight. Reaching for the card attached, I quickly swipe it before he does. Turning it over, I see a scrawled message from Aiden.“Can’t get the image of you in this out of my head, so I bought you one. Wear it tonight, with the shortest gown you have .
“You’re here again.” Beverly says as she approaches me to hand over the menu and I shrug. “I did say that I’ll be in touch didn’t I?” I ask and she shrugs, “Two weeks ago.” She murmurs and I shrug, “I’ve been kinda busy that’s why I took so long. Won’t you take a sit?” I ask and she turns back to look at the cash register where Donnie’s sitting and glaring. “I’m on the clock.” She says slowly as she shifts her weight from one foot to the other. “Hey Donnie, you won’t mind if Beverly here took some time to rest now, will you?” I yell at him and he says nothing…at least nothing comprehensible enough for me to understand. “Well that’s settled. Now come and sit, I brought s
"Are you still mad?" I ask as I unlock my door but he remains quiet. "Alright,your still mad." I mutter as I open the door and step in.The moment the door is locked behind us, Aiden spins me around quickly pressing my back against the door. "I don't like seeing other guys flirting with you." He murmurs staring down at me and I swallow at how low his voice is. "But I didn't flirt back and we're not even...." I begin but drift off, "Aren't you going to finish your sentence?" He asks or more like dares as his hands move under my skirt and he starts tracing his finger at the back of my legs and I shiver. "You're mine Hadley.." he begins as his hands go higher, "Not that bloke at the carnival, not that guy at the restaurant or every other guy that kept on staring
“What’d you want to do now?” Aiden asks and I look around the carnival, we had ridden the horse carousel admidst the stares; Aiden’s idea by the way, gone on several ferris wheels, eaten lots of candies and pastries which was my idea, gone on the water slides and now we just emerged from the hunted mansion which even though I know it’s fake still scared me enough to hold on to Aiden all through. “That bus ride..” I say but my tone implies that it’s more of a question and he scrunches his nose, “Then what do you want to do?” I question and he gives me a wolfish grin, “A lot of things.” He says and I swallow, “Aiden..” I warn and he gives an exasperated sigh. “Fine then. Let’s do that.” He says pointing to a man who’s shooting at targets and I
“How’d you find that cafe?” I ask Aiden as we walk on the sidewalk, “Ross gets my coffee and his team from there. He did mention something about a poor girl and an abusive bastard. It just clicked now.” He says and I nod before asking “So their coffee is to your taste?’ and at that he laughs before wrapping his arm around my waist and moving me closer to his side. “It used to be,but not anymore.” He says and I hum,. “Is my new face appealing?” he asks and I turn to look up at him. He had straightened out his curls and tIed into a short ponytail and was sporting a scruffy beard. The stud that used to be on his ear was no longer there a d his emerald green eyes were now a startling shade of blue, but he was still as hot as always. Running my hands through his beards I look up at him, "It’d take sometime to get used to your blue eyes, but still it’s appealing. Not
I walked uncertainly into the cafe where Aiden had asked that we meet, so that in case of anything the press won’t be able to trace me. I was pleased to know that he was thinking of things like that and at the same time nervous because he had indirectly acknowledged that there was a chance that we could be caught together and it’ll blow up in our faces. Smoothing out my sundress, I sit in a booth close to the window and look out. Admittedly it was too much of a beautiful day to be wasted outside. You could hear the hussle and bustle from outside as the music that was played in the cafe became a background music in the scene that was the world outside. “Shall I take your order?” a voice asks and I turn back to see a young pregnant waitress smi
“Does anyone know about this place?” I ask turning to Aiden and he shakes his head, “So how’d you know about it?” I question and he shrugs.“This was one of the first locations I did a movie in as a boy, during breaks like this, I’d wander about to get away from everything and one day I stumbled upon here and the rest they say is history.” He explains and I smile “So this is like your secret hideout?” I ask and he nods. “Kind of, but it’s a secret hideout that I’m willing to share with you.” He says and I grin “For your kindness, you shall be repaid with this doughnut.” I say handing it to him and he bursts out laughing. “What else did you manage to carry in those pockets?” he asks biting into the doughnut and spi
“There’s your man..” Cam says for the tenth time today as Aiden passes and I frown “He’s not my man Cameron so please stop saying that before anyone else hears you and get ideas that they shouldn’t be getting.” I say smacking the back of his head as I pass. “He’s not your man but you let him mark you.” He states in a matter of fact tone and my hand immediately go to my neck. “Haa‼ you just proved my point that you let him mark you because your concealer game is on point.” He says and I throw a dishtowel at him which he catches “You’re an ass.” I state and he grins.“I’m you’re favourite ass though.” He argues and I scoff, “Not anymore, now you’re just a plain ass.” I retort and he hums “That may be but I’m a fine piec