Lexie’s POVWith each passing day I spent with Patrick, I felt happier and more certain that he was becoming mine. But after last night, with all the surprises he'd prepared for me and everything he'd said, I was absolutely sure I would face the world for him. And I was dead certain that no woman would take him away from me."Manu, want to grab some coffee at the bakery? I'm craving something really sweet," I called out to Manu."Mmm, let's go. I'm feeling that craving too," she laughed.We left the office and crossed the street, settling at a table before placing our order. While waiting for our coffee, I told Manu about Patrick's surprise and all the beautiful things he'd said to me."Manu, you're right - Mel really knows her stuff. She's incredible!" I commented, and Manu smiled."She really is. You know, I've been wanting to do something nice for her. Mel has helped me so much!""She really gave you a boost with my brother, didn't she?""Yeah, she did." Manu sighed."Let's think of
Patrick’s POVAfter the security guards left with Tess and Virginia, I turned to Lexie and she was crying again, which was the last thing I wanted. She stepped away and went over to Rick."Are you okay?" She was worried about him, and so was I, since he was still struggling to get over what Tess had done."I'll be fine, cutie! What about you?" Rick held her shoulders and looked at her."I'll be fine too. But I don't understand how you guys got involved with those two," she said to Rick, and he laughed."Neither do I! They're like fool's gold, you know? They shine like gold, but they don't have the same value," he replied and hugged her. "But Patrick is lucky, he has you, and from the look on his face, he's worried about you. Don't let her get to you."She pulled away from Rick's embrace and turned to me, stared at me for a moment, wiped the tears from her face, and approached."Mr. Guzman, in your office, now!" She spoke seriously, and I shuddered. She was upset, and rightfully so.She
Lexie’s POVI was watching those two women step out of the elevator as if they'd been invited. Neither of them had any shame, especially that Tess woman. They showed up here like they'd never left."Hi, everyone!" Virginia flashed a smile and greeted everyone."What are you two doing here?" Rick's voice was deep, without any trace of humor or that lightness he always had."We need to talk, Rick!" That Tess really had some nerve."Talk?" Rick snorted. "When I wanted to talk, you didn't want to, Tess, so now you can talk to my lawyer. I have nothing to say to you."Virginia was staring at Patrick with his arm around me, with such a disgusted look that it made me uncomfortable. And when she spoke, she completely ignored me."Patrick, I'd like to speak with you." She approached Patrick, who kept his arm around my waist."I have nothing to say to you, Virginia. The time for talking has passed. What was said was said, and what wasn't no longer matters. So you'd better go back where you came
Virginia’s POVI never imagined Patrick would forget me so quickly. But then again, when I left, I never imagined I'd regret it so much. At the time, when things happened, it seemed so right, seemed like the best thing to do. Patrick wasn't what I wanted anymore. But the truth is, I made one mistake after another, and it all snowballed out of control. My parents turned their backs on me, and even my brother stopped talking to me. When did everything go so wrong for me?Actually, I knew exactly when everything had gone wrong.It all started right after Tess went to work for Henry. One day, purely by chance, I was leaving the salon after getting my nails done when I saw Tess entering a small, discreet restaurant. I decided to go say hello, and when I walked in, I caught her kissing a man I didn't know.I approached them, and she reacted very naturally, introducing me to the man, who turned out to be a client from her previous job. She asked me to be discreet, not to mention it to anyone,
Patrick’s POVI woke up with the certainty that happiness was a beautiful girl with long black hair and bright eyes who knew how to pole dance. I was living in my slice of paradise, and it was better than I'd ever imagined.My girlfriend was clinging to me, her head on my chest and her hand on my abdomen. I wanted to wake her with kisses, but at the same time, I wanted to let her sleep since I'd been quite demanding. Yet I couldn't stop kissing her - I felt a desire consuming me like fire. Not that it had passed; I felt this fire burning inside me for Lexie all the time. But I'd let her sleep. She needed rest.The room was completely dark, the curtains still closed. I had no idea what time it was, but I didn't care to know either. I snuggled closer to my beautiful girlfriend and closed my eyes, replaying every moment from the night before in my head, especially when she flew on that pole. It was beyond beautiful.It wasn't long after I woke up that Lexie stirred, and I felt her hand sl
Lexie’s POVI was living my biggest dream, Patrick declaring his love for me, showering me with kisses and surprises. Not even in my best dreams had it been this good, this beautiful, this perfect. But now I was holding this little box, a bit nervous, unable to imagine what could be inside that was as special as our photos. So I opened the little box and inside were a keychain with some keys and an electronic gate remote control.The keychain was beautiful, golden, and had a heart-shaped locket. I opened the locket and inside was a photo of us on one side and an engraving on the other that said, "I need you here!"I looked at Patrick with my mind blank, it was so obvious, but at the same time so incredible that I was floating between seeing, understanding, and comprehending. And Patrick noticed this."My sweet, these are the keys to this house! I want you to be able to come and go whenever you want and I want you to feel at home. More than that, I want to build memories here with you,