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Placing the cell down, I turn to the mirror and run my fingers through my hair, which is in dire need of a trim.
I walk over to my closet and start planning on what to wear, and mentally preparing what to say.
But my thoughts always merge into images of Abigail and any thoughts of a meeting flee my stupefied mind. She says I make magical sex. Well, she has bewitched my brain and my heart.
ABIGAIL
As I walk down the street to meet Tiffany, the chill has my teeth chattering and making me miss the warmth in Australia. She talked me into checking out a place she stumbled upon with a client last week. Their Mocha selection made me cave. When I saw they created cookies and cream flavored mocha, there was no room for argument.
Once I find the café, I slide the door and enter. My attention falls on Tiffany immediately, who is standing there twirling her hair and wearing an expression that screams unease.
My swanky warm heeled boots bring me close to her in seconds, sensing her demeanor, and I give her a quick hug, knowing she needs one.
“Tiff, what’s wrong? You’re acting… aloof.” Just at the sight of her nerves appear as I imagine plausible scenarios. Kids unwell, issues at home or clients. Her family is her life, and her work is the primary source of income. Well, at least the most stable.
“Shit, sorry, I didn’t think it was that obvious. “Uh, nothing is wrong,” she says, but then bites down on her lip and looks sideways. “Well, at least not for me…” and makes a slight nod to the left.
My gaze follows her direction until I see Jaxon sitting opposite a tall, platinum blonde. Her outfit is black and white, with makeup that you see a model wearing on the cover of a magazine. Completely opposite to me. My eyes widen as I watch her lean closer to him and touch his arm, and suddenly my stomach turns to knots.
What the hell is going on? Should I say something?
I turn away to glance at Tiffany, who stares back at me.
“Maybe we should go somewhere else. There are plenty of places that sell amazing mochas,” Tiffany says, trying to manoeuvre me back towards the door.
I look at her and whisper-blurt, “I don’t know who I want to sucker punch the most, Jaxon or the woman who’s sitting opposite him dripping in designer clothing.”
“Sis, I’d vote for both, just for amusement.”
I give her a glare, reminding her I am feeling quite hurt right now. I didn’t think my heart would let me get close to Jaxon so quickly, but it seems it has because otherwise, I wouldn’t feel this way.
I know he told me he has a meeting, but I don’t know… I feel so wounded to see him flirting with another woman behind my back.
My eyes bounce back to see Jaxon slide a folder over to the woman and says something but rather than walking up and asking what is going on, I have a moment of insecurity, when an image of the woman who was on her knees in his hotel room the first time I laid eyes on him, flashes through my mind.
The woman makes a loud, flirty giggle and her cheerful laughter grates me. A reminder that he tried using his charms on me too.
So, is this his next conquest? Can he really deal with being exclusive?
The possibility is there, and I can no longer stand here and watch. Besides, I’m nothing like her.
I turn to Tiffany and say, “Yeah, let’s get out of here. I don’t know what to think, and going over to him right now is just going to make things worse.” Then head back the way I entered and slide the door open–a little harder than I need to–and storm out.
Tiffany briskly makes her way beside me, gripping her laptop bag and purse. As she falls in step with me, she sighs.
“What?” I exclaim, but then I realize the question is louder than intended. “Sorry, I’m pissed off and whatever I say, if I take it out on you, I’m very sorry in advance.”
She chuckles, wraps her free arm around my shoulder and says, “Don’t worry, I know you well enough and accept your snappy comments. Now, let’s go back to mine, have a midday wine. Talk shit about Jaxon and the woman, then try to gain some perspective on everything.”
I nod gratefully, wishing I could unsee Jaxon with another woman. I can’t believe that he would lie to me after asking me to promise to trust him.
And things were just getting better again.
Chapter Thirty-Eight
JAXON
