Chapter 3 (Part Two)

‘You will see me again soon, Darlin’, hopefully real soon.’

Butterflies grew in her stomach and she smiled wildly as she read the message,

‘I hope so.’

‘Count on it honey, I will find you again, hopefully at the same club tonight.’

‘I’d bet on that one.’ She answered. Her heart was practically soaring in her chest as she saw the winky face he sent. She got in the shower and couldn’t stop from reminiscing about last night.

She was still really sore but she hoped that the warm water against her skin would help, but she couldn’t stop thinking about the way he made her feel as he touched and kissed her bare skin. Flashes of the memories came back in her mind as she tried to compose herself and get ready for the day.

She tried as hard as she could to stop smiling when Ronnie did his signature knock on the door. “Miss James, I don’t want to know what happened, I just want to know that you were safe.”

“Yes Ronnie, I told you I would call if anything happened.” She answered. “I’ll get ready to go down for breakfast and come get you.”

He nodded and stepped back into his own room. She finished doing her hair and light makeup before dialing Sam’s number.

“Did you get my text?” Sam asked, obviously excited.

“No I haven’t checked my messages yet.” She returned.

“You’re lying, but She said yes!” He was practically screaming into the phone. “But Sis what’s going on, you always check your messages right away?” he questioned.

“Sam I met the most amazing guy, but I did something I never do.” She answered.

“Oh my god, Ry, did you have a one night stand?” Mandy’s voice came over the phone.

Her cheeks flared red. “Sam do you have me on speaker?” She asked as she knocked on Ronnie’s door and they went down for breakfast.

“I feel like it may have been more than that though. He left a note with his phone number, and sent coffee and flowers.” She returned. “I texted him, I don’t really know what I got myself into with this guy.” She was obviously flustered as she bit into her bagel, she barely noticed Ronnie’s disapproving look.

“Sis it sounds like you like this guy a lot.” Sam answered. “What’s his name?”

“Jax, he’s so sweet and very attractive. I’m not really sure this is going to be just a one night stand Sam.” She ignored Ronnie’s stares.

“Riley, long distance relationships just don’t work out, there is no way you are thinking about that are you?” Mandy’s voice was almost frantic.

“No, Mandy, I’m not stupid, but maybe more than just one night.” Riley answered. “I am here for a few days.”

“Oh, I get it, so the sex was good.” Mandy returned.

“Mandy, I don’t want to hear that stuff about my sister.” Sam chimed in.

Riley thanked the waitress as she dropped off her hash browns, sausage, and eggs over medium. “Sis, we will be there tomorrow morning, but I’m afraid we can really only stay for brunch our lay-over isn’t that long and dad needs me back home for business.” Sam stated. “But you’re running late, so you better hurry with your breakfast.”

Riley checked the time. “Shit, Sam I need to go.” She hung up the phone and shoveled a few bites of food in her mouth, refusing to answer the questions that she knew that Ronnie had. “Is the driver outside?” She asked.

“Mhm…” He didn’t even show any emotion, he usually acted cold when she did something he didn’t like.

She stood up and rushed out, leaving a nice tip for the waitress. Ronnie was in tow close behind her. She hurried and got herself in the backseat, not allowing Ronnie the chance to get in the seat with her, she knew he would question her the whole way there.