Chapter Thirty-Eight
Two weeks later…
“I can’t believe I’m saying this but Jess you look amazing!” Lilly expressed her excitement while looking at her best friend
“Really? You know I wasn’t sure about it at first but..”
“No but! I don’t accept any buts! You, Look, Gorgeous, Honey! Look at you!” Lilly articulated each word before pulling Jessica in a hug and squealed.
Jessica took a minute before pulling away and looking at her reflection in the mirror hanged on the side wall brushing a hand over her hair coming to hug her neck line in a perfect bob cut. The auburn highlight she had disappeared into bleached silver blond; making her emerald eyes pop.
“I had my hair long for years” she said shaking her head feeling the lightness of her new hair
“I know right! But girl, let me tell ya; this new haircut is fire!” Jessica giggled and they both laughed
It was the fir
Chapter Thirty-NineJessica decided to cut her hair short and dye it a different color because she needed a fresh start and what’s best than to rock a short blond bob cut to get to the next chapter of her life ?A new beginning with Adrian, if she dared to say?After telling her best friend Jessica looked at her hoping she could get her insight and she never failed to give her a memorable input like always“You know how they say ‘the best way to get over a man is to get under another’ right?” Lilly giggled at her own suggestion Jessica rolled her eyes and walked towards the kitchen“I don’t know” she glanced at the window and let out a tired breath“The wall-sized are still down there?” Lilly asked –the wall sized being a reference to Emilio and Brant – Jessica nodde
Chapter Forty“Wow!” Lilly observed when Jessica walked out of the room slightly adjusting her dress“I’m not so sure I can do this Lil” she bit on her lower lip nervously“What? Are you for real right now?”Jessica looked at her all the more nervous“We’ve been through this Jess; the only way to move on is to actually move on “she said stressing the word actually.“What if he doesn’t like my hair… or my dress?”“Don’t ruin my makeup please? “ Lilly let out in a breath Jessica nodded and shook her head.Lilly was kind to help her get her makeup done just so she could relax because from the moment Lilly came home after work, she found her best friend on the verge of crying again so she helped her out to take her mind off her worries“Sorry but if he doesn’t like you
Chapter Forty-One “Mister Grant! What a pleasure to have you here… with someone” a woman at the reception trailed as she eyed Jessica from head to toe her lips slightly pressed in discontent. Jessica felt self conscious but her discomfort soon vanished when Adrian’s hand grazed her back and his gaze fell on her. “Yes, I have a reservation for two” he said unfazed his eyes on Jessica lingered for a while before the woman walked them to their table. Adrian was handsome and he had this charisma around him he wasn’t the man you spot in the middle of the crowd a mile away but if you come across him it’s impossible not to notice his good looks and bright smile that reached his eyes especially when he looked at Jessica Adrian pulled her seat and sat across from her. Jessica put her purse aside taking in the decor of the place The diner was daintily decorated, the off white table cloths and gold
Chapter Forty-TwoAs soon as Jessica stepped inside the building she practically ran up the stairs since the elevator had been out of order for a couple of days. Since she only resided at the third floor opposite from Lilly’s apartment and three stores weren’t much for her to climb so she arrived in a matter of few minutes. As soon as she reached the door to her apartment; Jessica made a beeline to her bed and fell on it, her heart thudding inside her chest and her breath uneven.She stared at the ceiling for a while before closing her eyes and inhaling sharply; Adrian’s fresh and minty scent lingered on his suite jacket that she was still wearing. Jessica’s lips curled into a smile before she lightly bit on her lower lip and covered her head with her hands.Adrian kissed her and oh how she loved his kiss…
Chapter Forty-ThreeA text popped on her phone screen and Jessica couldn’t help but smile at yet another one of Adrian’s random texts in the middle of the dayFor the past couple of days they had been texting back and forth and talking on the phone for a good part of the eveningsFrom :ATHU 10:04 a mQuick thing, want to have lunch with me? I’d love to have a bite ;)01:00 A.M I’ll pick you up From: ATHU 10:04 a mPlease say yes JPs: miss you badlyIt doesn’t take Jessica long to tap a reply before getting up and getting readyTo: ATHU 10:05
Chapter Forty-FourFriday morningAround seven Jessica rolled under the covers leisurely opening her eyes to the sunrays warming her bed, her phone goes on and she turned to grab it from the nightstand; she picked up without seeing who it was since she had recognized the ringtone“Good morning gorgeous” a small smile lit up her face when she heard Adrian’s voice on the other end of the line“Good morning to you too” her voice still sleepy“That sexy voice of yours is telling me that you’re still in bed”“Yes, I just woke up” she purred“Dreaming about me?”“You wish” she said teasingly a bitter yet comforting thought crossing her mind ; for once in a long time Jessica didn’t wake up in the middle of the night hot and wet from
Chapter Forty-FiveLucas walked in with steady steps, Jessica had opened the door a bit wider thinking it was her best friend but had neitherthe power nor the will to shut it in his facehe was already walking towards her so she just watched as he enteredher apartment resolving to finally close the door behind him, and leaning her back against it. Thr two bedroom apartment she had turned into a secluded attic with the two of them insideJessica inhaled sharply and her belly flutter again as her eyes fell on his back , although his broad shoulders and large biceps hid under his suit jacket; instant pictures of his nakedness appear before her eyes, she had to bit the inside of her cheek because biting a lip would give her away.Her eyes reach his features, his face was dull and he looked like he didn't sleep in weeks despite his ne
Chapter Forty-SixA text message popped on her screen; Jessica grabbed it to readFrom:AFri 6:00 pmI’ve pulled over,can’t wait to see youPs: son’t forget my jacketAdrian is down already, she wished Lilly was there with her but she wasn’t so she takes a long breath and tries to pull herself together before going down.She takes a minute to look at herself in the mirror thinking luckily she had cleaned up or else her dress would look a mess after she had been sitting on the floor since Lucas left her apartment.She sighed glancing at the window, wondering if Lucas had really left or she will have to see him again downstairs. At this point she felt numb from over thinking. And she really needed a distraction of else she&rsqu