After lunch, he took me back to my hotel room so I could unwind and relax before I'd have to go back to his apartment. He left me for the afternoon, needing to run some errands.
Which was more than fine for me. I was still reeling from seeing James and the looks on his face and the way he had said 'no' about me going to his wedding.And his eyes. And how I couldn't even look at him without my heart hurting. And Sarah. How average she looked, but sweet. But something about her just didn't feel right and maybe I was biased because she had taken him from under me, but I just didn't like her.I laid down in bed and I did sleep for a few hours, thankfully. When I woke up, I showered and put my hair up in a bun then put on a pair of shorts and a plain blue t-shirt. When Liam knocked on my hotel door at six thirty, I felt my nerves flare.My stomach kicked up butterflies at the prospect of actually talking everything out and I didn't know now how this eMy heart stopped and even Liam sat up and looked at both of them. Sarah's face turned pink and I felt those stupid tears burn in the corners of my eyes."Wait, back the f*ck up.." Liam was glaring at them and Sarah looked down at her hands. "You slept with him before we broke up?""It was the night of that Christmas party. You left in the middle of it without telling me anything and we were drunk and...It just happened.""Sex doesn't just happen, Sarah. Sticking your d*ck inside of someone doesn't just happen."Both James and Sarah's faces were pink and I clenched my fists. He cheated. "You left! You didn't even say a word! You were so busy that you just left!""So that gives you every right to go and f*ck someone else? I apologized for that! You made me feel like sh*t over it up until the day you broke up with me."Sarah began crying and I bit my lip to keep from laughing at how ridiculous all of this was. I was surpri
No one spoke after we finished eating. James and Sarah packed up and left and Liam and I were both too tired to talk it out, so he took me back to the hotel.The next morning I awoke to a light knock on my door. I opened the door to Liam carrying two coffees and a box of donuts.My hair was crazy and I was only in my nightgown. Today, Liam was wearing a set of glasses, a regular t-shirt with a band name on it, and khaki shorts. "Morning." He moved past me into my room and I shut the door and rubbed my eyes."Good morning," I grumbled back and moved back to my bed. I climbed back in and laid down. "Sit up. Coffee. I didn't know how you like it, so I have creamer and sugar in here too." I sat up like he asked and took my coffee from him. I wasn't a big fan of it, but I wouldn't tell him that. He was nice and brought it.I sugared mine up and tossed a sh*t ton of creamer in it and sipped on it and watched him."
When we're out shopping, he doesn't act irritated or bored. He smiles and talks and points out different dresses and shakes his head at a few choices I try on. I settle, in the end, for a black wrap dress that hits right above my knees and accentuates my chest. I pick out a pair of heels to go with it and when we're done, we go out to lunch.We sit in the same Italian restaurant as the day before, but this time by ourselves and he grins as he peruses the menu."You're happy.""Hell yeah, I am. You know how good the breadsticks are here?""No. I didn't get to eat before I got pissed yesterday."He nodded. "I remember. They're good. So are you satisfied with how yesterday went?""No. I...I felt like we couldn't talk because of Sarah being there. It kind of sounded like they talked over everything and it's kind of bullsh*t."He nodded. "I felt that too. Maybe not the part about her cheating, but everything else fe
After the aquarium, I went back to the hotel and stayed for the rest of the evening. Even when Liam laid on my bed and practically begged me to come, I refused. I had enough of James and Sarah until the wedding, so after he left, I changed into comfy clothes, ordered some food for dinner, and laid in bed and watched movies.I also cyberstalked Liam. I couldn't help myself. After that small kiss, I couldn't stop myself from doing that. Neither of us had commented on it after we gave each other our gifts and I had to admit, I was a bit bummed about it.I wanted to know what it meant to him. I mean, I know he did it for the pictures, but thinking about it now made my heart flutter and the butterflies in my stomach rustle.So I ate some pizza and scrolled through pictures of Liam on his social media pages.I didn't know what to make of him. He was sweet. And I honestly had not seen him even grab his phone for work at all since I'd been here. Just to a
My stomach was in knots. I got dressed in my black dress and heels and got armored up today with red lipstick, and a smoky eye. Liam left last night around midnight after our second movie was over with a warning to be ready by noon since the wedding started at one. I sat on my bed put on my earrings and wiped my sweaty hands on my dress. I shaved everything in the shower that morning and felt ready. I could face this. Liam arrived at twelve on the dot and when he saw me in the lobby of the hotel, his eyebrows raised and he whistled. "Looks like you're all decked out for a funeral." I scoffed at his comment and stepped back. "Does this look okay?" "Yeah. More than okay. I don't know how many times I have to tell you for you to believe me, but you're gorgeous. I'm sure it'll be hard for James to say his vows with you in the room." I roll my eyes and he laughs. He leads me out to his SUV and I ta
The music starts playing and everyone settles down. I take a deep breath and watch as the doors open up right next to me. James walks in with his mom and dad and his eyes find me right away. He looks away immediately and walks up to the front where the priest is waiting.Then the wedding party comes in pairs. Justice walks down wearing a pale pink satin dress holding Liam's arm. He has a pale pink vest cummerbund and tie. When he sees me, he winks and walks up to the front. Instead of going to James side, he goes to where Sarah is going to be and Justice stands behind her brother.Jordan walks out with some random girl. He spots me immediately and his face turns pink and he gives me a tight smile. Maybe being in the back was a bad idea. Everyone can see me here.More people made their way down the aisle, but I kept my face forward. I had two sets of eyes on me from the front and I felt my face burn. Liam was watching me with a small smile and Jam
We made it inside after admiring our picture and I took a deep breath. They had name place cards on different tables and Liam took my hand and led me to where he was supposed to be sitting. His name card sat at the table, squished in between Vivian and another person. He looked around the table and pressed his lips together. "What the f*ck?" He whispered. He looked around as people found their places and I took a deep breath. "She probably didn't plan for you to bring a plus one." "I told her I was." "It's okay. I'm sure I'll find a spot." "No. You should have been seated by me. This is Sarah playing her little f*cking games." He shook his head angrily and looked around the grand ballroom. When he spotted Sarah talking to someone near the front where she was going to be sitting with James, he took off. I sighed and followed him. He waited patiently by her side for her to finish
"Are you sure?"I smiled at Liam and nodded, still feeling my eyes sting with tears and my throat ache."Yup.""You...you said you don't drink. Is it...are you an alcoholic?"I laughed at his concern and shook my head. "No. My mom was. I just have a fear of becoming her. One drink won't hurt." I looked up at his worried olive eyes and he nodded."Alright. Let's go."He turned us around from my table and led us to the bar. It was small and manned by two people who seemed swamped. But two shots wouldn't hurt them."What do you like?" He asked as he stepped up to the bar. I shrugged and looked at the options."Whiskey. It's what my mom always had.""Okay."He ordered us a couple of shots and handed me one. I looked down at the amber liquid and closed my eyes. I downed it all in one go and grimaced at the taste. "Ugh." The warmth of the alcohol traveled down to my empty stomach. Liam watc