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“I don’t want it. So please move so I can get out!”
He grabs my waist and pulls me to him. His mouth is on mine, and he is trying to slip his tongue in my mouth, but I don’t let him. I don’t know if I led him on, but I know that I’m allowed to change my mind and no means no! I push away from his grip and get the stall door unlocked. As I’m walking out of the bathroom, I see him putting himself back together and leaving the bathroom as well. Passing by some ladies who were heading into the bathroom I see his angry expression towards me.
“That’s fine, I didn’t want your ugly ass anyways!”Is this guy serious right now?I’m sorry that I was intoxicated and made a wrong judgment call. I turn to him and smile.
“Thanks for the free drinks, asshole” I flip him the finger and get an Uber back to my hotel before I do anything else stupid tonight!
Chapter Seven
Thank goodness for Tylenol and a greasy breakfast! My hangover was so awful this morning, but I managed to make it on my plane back home. I spent most of the day on the couch watching the office. I don’t think I moved off that couch until dinner time. It felt so good to be back in my own bed at Isabelle and Jeremy’s. I still can’t get over how wild I was the other night at that stupid bar! Ilene is going to freak out when I tell her what I almost did. She is always telling me to go do something wild and unexpected, but I just don’t think I’m that type of person.
Andrew and I were always so spontaneous when it came to things. He was the outgoing one and I was in my own shell. I tried a lot of things that I wouldn’t have normally tried if it weren’t for him! For that I am grateful, but I still think of how it all didn’t matter. Having my best friend betray me like that is the worst feeling. Especially when it happens more than once!
I pull out my phone and check my school email to make sure I got everything done that I needed to. I have a few emails from my professors just letting me know the course materials and our start date. Still nothing from my creative writing teacher though. I was going to ask Sharon if she knew who my teacher would be, but I was too mesmerized by the beauty of the campus.
I should finish packing the rest of my things, so I don’t need to worry about it throughout the next few weeks. I leave in two weeks even though classes don’t start for two and a half weeks. I figured it would give me more time to settle in if I went earlier.
I got the best sleep of my life last night! I don’t know if it was because I passed out at nine or my amazing dream. These dreams are becoming more real every time I have them. It’s like I’m living an alternate life in my dreams. I would be lying if I said I wouldn’t mind living the life in my dreams. Dexter is sensational in bed and an even better lover than I would have imagined. I know I should feel weird for still carrying a torch for a man that I haven’t talked to in years, but I don’t!
I wish we had stayed in touch after high school but that would have looked weird to others. Plus, I met Andrew, and I became preoccupied. I do wonder how he is doing now but I don’t ever indulge in it. Well not until now!
I grab my phone and open Facebook and search his name. There are so many Dexter Laclaires that show up, but none of them are him. I go to my friends to check but he isn’t there either. He deleted his social media accounts of course. I couldn’t see him even if I wanted to. Well, my dreams will have to be good enough for now!
I hop in the shower and get ready for work in record time. Those dreams really put a pep in my step. I still remember all the times I would have them and then wake up next to Andrew. Don’t get me wrong, I loved Andrew, I still do, to a certain extent, but it was a real buzz kill not waking up to the man who had just rocked your world.
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Work flew by today with the amount of work from when I was out. I love when I have this much work, it keeps me busy all day and before I know it, it’s time to go home. When I pull into the driveway at Isabelle and Jeremy’s house, it’s full of cars and trucks I don’t really recognize. They must have invited friends over for a cookout. It’s gorgeous out and perfect grilling weather!
I find a spot and get inside to change into something comfortable. I pop in some popcorn and turn on the office. I’ve watched this show over and over and it never gets old. I just love the relationship between Pam and Jim. I want that, I think that’s why I watch it so much. To be friends like that and care for one another so deeply is what I long for. To be someone’s reason for believing in love! Maybe I don’t understand what love actually is though. I thought what Andrew and I had was love but he decided to cheat on me and sleep with some random woman from a bar one night.
That was the start of our downfall. It was right after we lost her! We never stood a chance after that. I tried; I really did. I still have to remind myself that, so I can feel like I didn’t completely give up. I suggested marriage counseling and I showed up and fucking tried! We did that for a whole year before it was time.I somehow feel relieved when I think about it now. Of course, it hurt to know that he would do such a thing to me, but also freeing that I could start over. I wanted to change my life and I couldn’t do that without the approval of my husband. It wasn’t just myself that my choices would affect. Now I’m alone and I’m slowly learning that I don’t mind it one bit.I snap back to Isabelle’s voice on the stairs.
“Hey, do you want to come up and grab something to eat?” She has a smile on her face from the scene of me in sweats and a bag of popcorn in hand. I turn to her with my mouth full and nod my head. Her expression changes and looks like she is about to cry.
“I’m going to miss you; you know that right!” I give her a sympathetic smile and go give her a hug.
“I’m not going that far, it’s only a five-hour drive or an hour plane ride.”
“I know, I just like having you right downstairs. How was your trip over the weekend?” I start laughing and she looks shocked at my response.
“Oh boy, where do I even start?”
I change into a pair of shorts, and we make our way upstairs. I tell her all about my adventures in Baltimore and my escapades at the bar. Her face is priceless at that part. She needed every detail which I wasn’t expecting. That’s usually Ilene’s department.
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This week has flown by, and I can't believe it’s already Friday. Only one week left and I would be lying if I said I wasn’t counting down the days. I have dinner with my parents tonight so that should be interesting. I’ve talked with my mother over the phone, but she insisted on dinner tonight since I’m leaving next Friday. I planned on seeing them before I left of course!
I walk through the front door of the office and there’s a tall brunette lady dressed in a pants suit sitting in our waiting area. I give her a smile and take a seat at my desk. That’s when I hear Christian coming out of his office talking to someone. I don’t know who the other person is until he says something. That’s when I recognized the voice, how could I not, I was married to this man for years. I grow a bit anxious in my seat at the sound of his voice. We have been divorced for a few months, but we haven’t really talked, and I haven’t told him about school either.
I forgot that Christian used him for business things sometimes. I don’t know if he would have told him about me jumping ship or not. I mean he’s a lawyer so I doubt it, it’s not his business to tell and he wouldn’t talk about others business. But he is sort of friends with Andrew so if I was brought up, it could have been a topic of discussion.
They make their way to the front of the office, and he notices me. I stand to wait for him to leave but he lingers still talking with Christian. The brunette stands and walks over to Christian and Andrew and put her hand out to introduce herself. She introduces herself as Jasmine Hall. Christian speaks up and introduces himself and then waves me over to introduce me as well. Andrew is still standing there for some reason. I walk over with the most confidence as I can to show that I'm not at all nervous to be near Andrew.
“Hello Jasmine, this is Allison. You will be taking over most of her work when she leaves next week.” I give her a smile and reach to shake her hand. I didn't realize Christian had found someone to take on part of my work already. I turn towards Christian.
“I didn’t realize you had found someone for my position already?”
