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Still nothing. Had whoever was outside just walked away thinking they were not going to get an answer?
I open the door and begin to move forward to step out into the hall to check. Only to stop suddenly when I see the tall, slim blonde woman standing in front of me, wearing a black coat over a slinky black dress, her hair down to her shoulders. She gives me a smile.
“Hey, Luke. It’s been a long time.”
It takes me a moment to recognize her. I stare at her.
“Hannah?”
“I’m glad you remember me. I thought I was going to have to give you a hint.” She looks me up and down, her eyes glinting in approval. “You’re looking pretty good, Luke. Even better than I remember.”
How could I truly forget the woman who broke my heart? Hannah had been my girlfriend for some years, only for me to discover that she slept with plenty of other guys while keeping with me because I was wealthy and she wanted to be set for life. I ended it with her as soon as I found out, and it was another six months before Hannah stopped bothering me about getting back together.
That had been nearly six years ago. Now it looks like she is back to do it all again.
“Well?” Hannah raises her eyebrows. “Aren’t you going to invite me in? I did fly out to meet you, after all.”
“No, you are not coming in.”
“Oh, come on, Luke.”
Hannah starts to go past me, only for me to block the doorway. I glare at her.
“I said you are not coming in, Hannah. Just because you’re here and you’ve traveled a long way doesn’t mean I’m going to let you in.”
“What’s wrong with you and me catching up? That’s all I want to do.”
“I’m not gullible, Hannah. How did you find out where I am, anyway?”
Hannah grinned.
“There were a few interviews recently commenting that you have moved to Cleveland, and as for your address…let’s just say your mom is very good at finding out things when she needs to.”
“Excuse me?” I blink. “Mom told you my address?”
“She knows that I’ve been trying to get back with you for years, but you keep blocking my attempts.”
“There is a good reason for that, Hannah.”
Hannah ignores this comment, carrying on as if she hasn’t been interrupted.
“She contacted me and said if I wanted to get you back on side, I should go to you in Cleveland to show how serious I am. And I’m here now.” Hannah opens her coat more and reveals the barely-there straps of her dress and the low-cut of the bodie. I can tell she’s not wearing a bra. “Maybe I can come in and show you what I’ve got now. Or haven’t got, I should say.”
Hearing this makes me feel sick. How did I find someone like her attractive? I don’t know whether to be angry at Hannah for still following me, or at Mom for pointing Hannah in my direction. She knows why we broke up, and she knows I’m taking things slow with Elle.
Unless she wants to control who is in my life. By pushing me back towards an ex-girlfriend instead of the mother of my child.
“Leave, Hannah.”
“What?” Hannah falters. “Why?”
“There are so many reasons why you should leave. Not least because of the audacity you have to just turn up at my apartment without warning or an invitation. That’s wrong on so many levels.” I shake my head. “Also, I’m not single. I’m not about to disrespect my girlfriend by bringing you inside, especially when I know you’re not here to talk.”
That is not really the truth. I’m not dating Elle, but the thought of calling myself single didn’t work well with me. I don’t feel like a single man, and that suits me fine.
Hannah’s face pales.
“What? But…your mom said you weren’t with anyone!”
