All Chapters of Matters of the Heart Collection: Chapter 71 - Chapter 80

Cheyenne is a 29 year old paralegal from Tennessee. Her best friend is Laura. They've been bff's since 1st grade. Laura grew up with money. Chey (pronounced Shay) did not. She worked hard for good grades and college. She works for a top law firm. She had wanted to be a lawyer, but the whole public speaking and 80-hour work week was not for her. Becoming a paralegal was the next best thing. She didn't get the glory, but there were other rewards. Like knowing her work caught the bad guy or saved an innocent person was her only reward she needed. She loved her job as it allowed her to work when and where she wanted. Most of her work was researching laws and past cases. So, either law books or online. She had to check in every Monday for her cases each week. Then how she researched was up to her. Afterwards when finished, she had to meet with whichever law partner she was researching for. So she could give her report and files to them.“So, I got our tickets to the 5 closest shows. Co

They both start laughing and reminiscing about the past escapades. Friday rolled around and Chey drove to Laura's penthouse."So, how's this dress?" Chey asks.She put on a black strapless dress. The bodice and form fitting skirt were black lace. Then there was a solid black skirt around it that started at each hip and went around her butt to her other hip. There was a several inch gap in front. The skirt started short in front and in the back hit just behind her knees."Gorgeous as usual!" Laura replies.Laura put on a champagne-colored dress that fell to the floor in length. The top was a deep V in silver lace. It had little silver sliver’s part way down the skirt. The skirt had a slit all the way up one thigh.“And how does mine look?” Laura asked.“Spectacular as always.” Chey replied.“Let’s go. The car is downstairs waiting.” Laura replied.The entrance to the ball room was wide and open. It was white with gold accents. There were gold chandeliers with crystal prisms hanging fro

“So, what do you ladies do for a living?” Damien asked.“Chey's a paralegal at a top notch law firm.” Laura replied proudly.“Wow! Gorgeous and got brains! My favorite combination.” Erik smiled.“Laura's a socialite. She organizes fundraisers and charities for her dads organization.” Chey explained.“Well can't say I’ve ever dated a socialite. Sounds interesting.” Damien responded.Matt left the pool and went to the elevator, he can't stand watching Erik and her together a minute more. What's wrong with him? He doesn't want a relationship and doesn't think her to be the one night stand type.“Well sorry but I am retiring for the night. That drive has taken its toll on me. And I'm used to being in bed by 11 pm. My work day usually starts at 6am.” Chey explained.“Man sucks to be you. But can we hang after the concert?” Erik asked.“Sure.” Chey agreed.“I’ll be down later.” Laura replied.“No she won't.” Damien smirked.“Maybe I will, maybe I won't. Depends on how well you play your c

“I’m sorry. I didn’t mean anything. I just can’t think straight when you have me all worked up like this.” Erik apologized. “I want us to have something real. Not just some sex fling.” Chey told him. “I know, I want that too. But you make it so hard for me to think about anything other than taking you to bed.” Erik said. “If that’s all you can think about then I don’t think we should see each other anymore. If you really cared you wouldn’t pressure me to do something I’m not sure of.” Chey insisted. “Maybe you’re right. I want you, but I don’t think you want me.” Erik said. “I’m sorry you feel that way. I just don’t hop into bed with every guy I kiss.” Chey explained. “Too bad. We could have been amazing. Last chance to change your mind.” Erik commented back. “Goodbye Erik.” Chey said. “Later Chey.” Erik responded back. After that fiasco Chey was too keyed up to sleep so she decided to hit the gym and work off her aggravation. She had hoped he'd be different. But once

"How'd you know?" Laura groaned."Come on, we've been besties for how long? I know you better than myself." Chey replied."He won't even give me the time of day!" Laura replied."At least he didn't spend one night with you and leave a note!" Chey retorted."True. I feel weird around him. Like I want to be spectacular and grown up. He's good looking of course, but he's so professional and stuffy. He calls me Miss Miller. He is so not my type. But ..." Laura explained. "You want him anyway and it drives you crazy." Chey finished for her."Exactly!" She agreed."Why don't you ask him to be your date at the next charity event? Then you can flaunt your grandness in front of him and your hard work." Chey replied."What if he says no?" Laura asked."What if he says yes?" Chey questioned."What if he says yes but only to get in good with my dad? " Laura responded."That's like getting your foot in the door. Then you charm him into liking you for you!" Chey explained."Maybe. He makes me nerv