As he fakes a smile, he sighs and then replies, “I guess then I should get you that plane ticket.” Before he turns and leaves the room.
Shocked that it played out this way, I am both heartbroken and relieved. Because I know now that this would have all turned out very badly in the end. Things usually do when it comes to the matters of the heart, and it is only one sided. I had hoped though, that he felt at least something for me, but I guess not.
I pack the things from last night and make sure everything is ready for when he returns to the room. While I await his return, I decide that I had better grab a bite to eat before I leave. So, I make my way to the kitchen and discover that he is standing there, drinking a cup of coffee while he stares out the window in deep thought.
Had he not purchased the plane ticket? I am confused, especially when he had just said he would. Unless it will be hours before th
When two o’clock rolls around, I stand by the front door pacing. How can I do this? If I let her go now, I may never see her again. But if I don’t follow through with my plans, I will never know if she really loves me or not.Shaking my head in frustration, I weigh my options very carefully. Earlier, I had paused for a moment in weakness. Only to have her come in the kitchen and wonder why I still hadn’t purchased the ticket.Honestly, it threw me off and then I found myself asking the very same question. Why hadn’t I? So, then I hurried out and bought it.This whole time, I knew there was something different about her, but is it that she really loves me? Or is it the fact that she has pulled the wool over my eyes so expertly? I admittedly have been playing a game with her, but now I find myself wondering if she is also doing the same with me?I remember the da
It’s been two weeks now since I left Sebastian’s side, and I can honestly say that there hasn’t been a single day that I didn’t stop to think about him. Even my body aches for him, but I know over time it will gradually ease. Perhaps, if I go out tonight with Lisa, I will drown my sorrows in some good old fashion Vodka and maybe take home a man to stop this deep need that I still feel for him.Lisa is a tall, lanky 20-year-old, with blonde hair and blue eyes. She works at the steel mill in the office, where I am currently working. A few days after I returned from abroad, I saw an add up at the supermarket for help wanted.After calling them and leaving a message, I received a prompt call back and then an interview the very next day. Just shortly afterwards, I started and have been there ever since. Lisa and I became fast friends that day and have been inseparable ever since, especially now that I a
“What are you wearing tonight?” Lisa asks while pulling a muted peach top over her head.I turn to her and stare, because I’m standing in the walk-in closet trying to decide exactly that. Shrugging, I say, “I don’t know yet. Nothing seems right and after today’s strange events, I am left feeling out of sorts.”“Oh. Hey, I forgot to ask if he said any more to you.” Her voice trails off after she says it when she notices her necklace sitting on the table and walks over to get it.“When I caught up to him, Mr. Sandhill gave me a lecture and then they both left. Sebastian told him that we were nothing more than friends. I don’t know how to take that. Do you think he was lying so I wouldn’t get fired?” I ask because the curiosity has been killing me for the last few hours.“I don’t know. It could be, but you know him more th
Knowing full well that I won’t get any sleep tonight, I still try. However, after 3 hours of endless tossing and turning, I finally get back up and grab a cup of coffee. Trying not to disturb Lisa in case she is home already, I tip toe to the kitchen and quietly make a pot of coffee.The aroma that wafted through the air stirs my sense of smell and fills me with a hunger for more than a drink or two. So, while I wait for it to brew, I open the fridge to sift through the remnants of old pizza boxes and Chinese takeout. I find a small box of teriyaki chicken and decide to inspect it closer. “Hm. Still smells good.” I mutter under my breath after I raise it to my nose and sniff it.However, when I scoop out a bite and eat it, I grimace before spitting it out into the trash as I quickly rush over to it. “How horrible.” I think to myself because the chicken no longer tasted good. Then, just
“Why were you late Kaitlyn?” Mr. Sandhill asks with a wary look on his face and then looks up from me when Sebastian enters, and the door slams shut behind me.“That’s my fault. Sorry.” He states quickly and then sighs.He walks past me and then Mr. Sandhill turns and rushes to catch up with him. As I watch the two of them walk into Mr. Sandhill’s office, I wonder what they will be talking about today? Does it really matter?Taking in a deep breath, I walk to my desk and then see Lisa staring at me. She whispers, “What was that about? I noticed you didn’t come in right away.”Shaking my head, I remark softly, “He asked me to leave with him for good. I told him no and I don’t think he appreciated it.”Lisa’s eyes upon hearing that, grow wider than saucers and then she jumps out of her seat to stand next to me. “You did
“What are you so happy about?” Lisa stares at me and then laughs while putting away her purse under her desk.“Um. I guess I am going back with him tonight. I need to clear out my stuff before we leave.” I say when I look up at her and then the clock.Realizing that I only have a few hours before we must be at the airport, I quickly throw my things in a grocery bag and then stop for a breath. Walking over to Lisa, I hesitate to hug her, because this whole time I was packing up my stuff, she has been protesting me leaving.“Are you sure you are doing the right thing?” She asks with a wary eye trained on me as I approach her.I start to laugh and then say, “No, I am not sure of anything. But what is the worst that can happen? He is rich and claims that he loves me.”Staring at me with one eyebrow raised in a questioning look, she says, “That is preci
Waking up in Sebastian’s arms, I scan the room and find what I was looking for. Last night, after stripping off my clothes for bed, I fell asleep as soon as my head hit the pillow. Unfortunately, before I did, I had dropped my purse on the floor with my phone in it. Now, I must try and slip out from under his arms, so I can get to it.Struggling with his big, strong arms, I finally get him to release me before climbing out of bed. When I perch on the edge of the bed, I notice something else odd. There is a package sitting on the nightstand next to me and it has my name on it.Reaching for it, I feel the weight and then slip the ribbon off the box. It falls to the floor as I open it and look inside. What I see shocks me, because perched on a silk pillow, is a gold chain attached to a petite star shaped diamond necklace. It looks antique and is absolutely the most beautiful thing I have ever seen in my life by far.&nb
Feeling sore and still tired, I want to lounge today, but Sebastian has other plans in store for us. “Baby, I called the stable and they are going to make sure the girls are ready to go for us. I figured today is as good a day as any to go riding up into the hills. I think you will love it.” He stops and looks at me oddly and then continues, “I never stopped to ask if you have ever ridden a horse before. So, have you?” He cocks his head in anticipation of my answer.I frown and then say quietly, “No, I haven’t. But when I was little, my mom always talked about taking me horse riding. Apparently, when she was a kid that was a thing.” I start to laugh when I realize just how strange that sounds and then watch him smirk before running his fingers through his hair.“Oh boy. Today will indeed be an interesting day then. I am not a good teacher, so you will have to bear with me.&n