Chapter 50 Janet We finished our coffee and he gave me a lift to work. “How are things with you and Kevin? You guys seem very serious?” Dad asked. I tried to hold back my smile. “Things are great dad, really great.” He glanced at me. “I can see he makes you happy, and I thought you were the one going to suffer a heartbreak.” “No Kevin would never hurt me. He is a lot different from what people think.” “I am happy for you honey, you deserve it.” We drove in silence. Not surprising a bouquet of roses was waiting on my desk along with a note. For the woman who makes my heart race. I smiled and placed them on the coffee table. My phone rang it was Jason. “Hey how are you?” I asked. “Not good. I’m having a flu and you didn’t bother to check on me, I thought we were friends.” He sounded hurt. “I’m sorry. I have been so busy with a lot of family stuff. Please forgive me.” “ Of course I will, you are my good friend.” “Sorry about the flu, how is New York?”
Chapter 51 Anna There was a knock on my door, and Fran came in with a breakfast tray. “Anna, I brought you breakfast.” She said gently. I didn’t answer. I barely heard her. I was numb, sitting in my bed staring at my phone, dried tears on my face. Fran set the tray on the dressing table and sat on the bed. “Anna please stop crying. I don’t know why you are crying over a man who treated you and your sister like nothing. Forget him and move on.” “I love him,” I said, tears rolling down my cheeks. “ I love him and want him back.” “Stop being silly. How can you love such a narcissist? Eat some breakfast.” “I am not hungry.” “At least drink some coffee, please.” I didn’t move. “Please Anna.” She begged. I burst into tears. “It’s all over social media! Everyone is saying horrible things about me.” I cried. Fran took the phone from me and read the news, then switched it off and left it on my dressing table. She held me, soothing me as if I were a baby. When I had
Chapter 52 Janet I was getting ready to go to lunch when Gina called. “Hey Jan, is it true the news going round on social media? That Tony is divorcing Anna?” “Yeah,” I sighed, “ it’s true.” “They are saying she faked her pregnancy, is that true too?” “It is.” “Wow! Talk about karma being a bitch.” She laughed. “Not funny Gina, Anna is really hurt.” “Is she? Too bad.” “Stop it.” “Swear to me you are not enjoying this?” “I am not, seriously. She doesn’t deserve this no matter what she has done. She loves Tony, he is an asshole to treat her this way.” “He was an asshole to be fucking her while engaged to you, so what was she expecting?” “I don’t know. You want to hear the worst part? The son of a bitch is trying to get back with me.” “You’re kidding?” She asked shocked. “No. He wants us to go back to how things were, saying he never loved Anna but married her because of the pregnancy.” “Okay, okay, hold up. I knew he was a narcissist but I never realize
Chapter 53 Janet I stared at the man. Her brother? Yeah right! “Peter this is Janet, Gab’s daughter.” Lois introduced us. “Nice to meet you Peter.” I said coolly. “My pleasure Janet.” His brown eyes looked me over hungrily. “I never knew you had a brother Lois, did you dad?” I asked. “Of course I did honey. We have met before, a while ago.” My eyes widened. “ What? When?” “A couple of weeks ago at the fundraiser.” Dad said. “Are you surprised Janet?” Lois asked, “I thought you saw us dancing together.” She said mockingly. “Really?” Dad asked. I flushed. Bitch! I thought. “Are you sure Lois? I don’t remember.” I lied. “He has been in town for weeks but only now found time to pay us a visit.” Lois continued smiling at her brother, whose eyes were fixed on my chest. Perv! “You don’t live in Texas?” I asked Peter. “No, Washington. I am here on business.” “Well it is nice meeting you. Excuse me everyone.” I said. “Aren’t you joining us for dinner?” Dad
Chapter 54 Janet “I knocked on Anna’s bedroom door. There was no answer, but I went in anyway. Anna was sitting up in bed, staring at her phone. She didn’t look up as I came in “Hey,” I said. She looked at me. “ It’s still trending.” She said sadly. I took the phone from her. “Stop looking at social media. It will only make you miserable. Whatever they think is their headache.” I switched off the phone. “Everyone is taking about it.” She began crying. “So? Who cares. They are no angels. Stop crying, pull yourself together. Here, I brought you this, they are your favorite.” I handed her the box of chocolate. But she stared at them. I was worried. Anna was never too upset to eat chocolates. “Listen Anna you have to pull yourself together, not falling apart. Success is the best revenge.” “I know you think this is karma right?” She asked. “No I don’t. I think we both got played by an asshole.” “I really loved him. I thought he loved me.” “He didn’t, and he ca
Chapter 55 Janet “What the hell are you doing here?” Kevin demanded. “Jason, I thought you were in New York?” I asked. “I am just getting back, see.” He pointed to the traveling bag he was holding. “You should have stayed in New York.” Kevin said annoyed. “Then I would have missed this hot moment.” He grinned. “Besides, I have an interview here on Monday. Looking hot Janet, very hot.” “Thanks.” I said. “Well we better-“ “You guys here for the governor’s party?” He asked. “None of your damn business.” Kevin snapped. “Why? I want to join the party.” “Were you invited? It’s an invite only party.” I told him. “I will find a way, I love a good party. You remember how we use to party, right Kevin?” “Get out of here.” Kevin clenched his fists “Of my hotel?” He laughed. “I’m staying for the party. Any chance of rubbing our bodies on the dance floor Jan?” He asked. “Shut up.” Kevin took a step towards him. “Cut it out you two.” I said annoyed. “Let’s go Kevin
Chapter 56 Kevin “Move in with you?” She asked, staring at the key inside the box. I nodded. “ It’s a spare key to my place. I want us to live together. I am tired of only seeing you sometimes. I want to wake up to your beautiful face every day?” “I don’t know what to say?” She said. “Say yes.” “I don’t know Kevin, would living together be a good idea?” “Sure! You will cook my meals, do my laundry, clean my house-“ She punched me in the chest and I laughed. “Seriously I think the time is right to live together.” I said. “It is kind of sudden. I love staying home, with dad and Fran and Anna too.” “More than with me?” I asked softly. “No, I would love to live with you but, I don’t know.” “Take the key and think about it, please.” “Alright I will.” She picked up the key and put it in her purse. “You have 24 hrs.” I told her. She punched me again and we both laughed. She looked so beautiful I couldn’t resist. I moved towards her and kissed her, she resp
Chapter 57 Janet It was nearly 1am before I got home. Fran was waiting up for me. “Sorry I kept you up late.” I apologized. “It’s okay. I can see from your blush you enjoyed yourself?” I laughed gently. “ I did. Dad and Lois are back?” “Yeah they came in nearly an hour ago, they are in bed, and it’s time for you to go too. Good night.” “Good night Fran.” I went to my room and quickly changed into my night gown, then lay down, dreaming of Kevin’s touch and his hot kisses all over my body. I was in love with him. I couldn’t deny it. I hadn’t loved Tony or even Evan, the way I loved Kevin. He set my body on fire with just his touch. But would I feel the same way living with him. What would living with him be like? I looked at my finger. My engagement ring shone. It had started out as fake but was now all too real. But moving in with him, wasn’t it too sudden? I was awake half the night, thinking about it. When I finally slept off, I didn’t even hear my alarm ri