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“Give me one night, just one, and I will prove that I’m better than your book boyfriends. What you got to lose?”
I look into his eyes and for a moment I become completely lost in them. I could say yes. I realise I want to say yes. But I can’t, as they all leave eventually, I’m just too much work for guys.
“It’s not going to happen Jay. I’m truly sorry.” I turn and walk away realising how sorry I am.
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I watched the last of the children leave and the section becomes quiet. Looking down at all their artwork I smile as everyone seemed to have enjoyed themselves.
I somehow managed to avoid Jay for the rest of the session. Alice and he left quickly afterwards, and I think he’s finally gotten in the message. Even though I know it’s for the best I can’t help feeling disappointed as there’s something about that man that makes me want to try, that makes me want to live and not hide away behind everything that stops me.
I quickly go about collecting all the pens and paintbrushes that are on the table before collecting up the papers and looking at each one signed by the little artist that did it. As I pick up Alice’s drawing of Mr Fox, I find a piece of paper underneath. I pick it up and smile to myself as I read it.
Just in case you fancy giving me a chance here's my number. Jay X X
I know I shouldn’t but I fold it and place it into my back pocket before I go about tidying up the mess, allowing myself to fantasise about agreeing to the one thing I want but know can never be.
Chapter four
Sadie
That small piece of paper has been burning a hole in my pocket all day. I must have taken it out to throw away a hundred times but end up changing my mind. I know I can’t message him. But the fact he left it, even after I told him that it wasn’t going to happen should show me that he isn’t the type to run at the first hurdle. But I just can’t bring myself to do it.
I want to message him, even if just to flirt for a bit, it’s fun. I reach behind me to pull out the piece of paper but stop myself again. Instead, I finish adding the sugar to my drink before trying to force myself to push away all thoughts of Jay and his green eyes.
“I hear you have had the pleasure of meeting my brother.”
I turn to look at Trudy grinning at me over her mug of coffee and nod.
“Is he always so …”
“Forward?” she offers. I quickly nod. “When it comes to his work, then yes, he’s ruthless. But this chasing after you is a new thing.”
“So he doesn’t usually pester women to give him a chance?”
“Not that I’m aware of no. Alice said he speaks to you a lot.”
“He flirts a lot she means,” I laugh as Trudy smiles at me. “But I told him, I don’t date anyway. It’s not worth it with everything, you know.”
Trudy nods sympathetically.
“Well if he keeps bugging you just let me know and I will have a word with him. You mean a lot to Alice and me, and as pleased as we would be if you two did give it a go, I don’t want him pressuring you into anything.”
I push my hand into my pocket and pull out the piece of paper.
“I can’t seem to throw this away even though I know I should,” I sigh as I look down at the paper in my hand. Trudy grabs hold of it and opens the note.
“That’s his personal number,” she exclaims, looking up at me with a shocked expression on her face. Her green eyes so similar like her brothers. “When did he give you this?” she asks as we sit down together.
“I found it today after he and Alice had left,” I answer taking another sip of my decaf coffee. I try to ignore the butterflies in my stomach as I tell myself it still doesn’t mean he will stick around.
“If I’m not mistaken Jay has just broken his own golden rule by giving you his personal number only family and close friends get this number.” I can see the excitement in her eyes and know she thinks I should give him a chance. Should I?
“I told you I don’t date, Trudy.” It’s not worth me getting my heart broken again. I come with too much baggage.
“I get that Sadie, I do. But if he has fallen for you like I think he has, I don’t think all of that will make a blind bit of difference to him. He is many things, but if you matter to him, he will stop at nothing to take care of you which might be what you need.”
I take a sip of my drink and look at the piece of paper in my hand. I like speaking with Jay, there hasn’t been any awkwardness between us, we just seem to have fun together. Should I at least have coffee with him?
