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Chapter Twenty-Four
Departing the hotel early that Saturday morning, the young woman never strayed far from his thoughts. The regret of not leaving her some sort of contact information lingered like a bad taste in his mouth, but he knew there was no other choice. As the days turned to weeks, Miguel waited for his publicist to send him the bad news— Jade Meadows was just another girl looking for her fifteen minutes of fame. How long would it be before a tell-all gossip column surfaced, or he received a blackmail letter trying to extort money out of him in exchange for her silence? The day never came, and he couldn't hold back his interest in her any longer.
Within forty-eight hours, his private investigator had located Jade Meadows and sent the file over to his office, assuring Miguel that she wasn't an external threat. He studied over the contents of the folder and was utterly baffled that she hadn't recognized him, given that they'd attended quite
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Rendezvous Chapter Twenty-Five
The two of them stayed seated, lounging next to each other as a crew of men wearing golf attire strolled towards the gate. Miguel counted them, noting one for each female that was currently present. They seemed like a tight-knit group, very familiar with each other as they crossed the tennis court, joking and chatting along the way. He could already pinpoint Jonathon Briers in the crowd and recognized a few other men as well.Jade leaned in towards him, and in a low voice, she began reciting each of their names and explaining which one of her friends they were married to. He was surprised that he hadn't recognized Andrea beforehand, considering the woman was Brian Montgomery's spouse. He was very familiar with the attorney, having sat across a table from him dozens of times before. Jade hesitated at the last individual, "The guy in the striped shirt is Jonathon, my ex," she cleared her throat, visibly annoyed at the sight of him, "I believe hisgirlfriendi
Rendezvous Chapter Twenty-Six
Jade slammed the locker and took in a deep breath, attempting to control her temper. She wasn't sure what to think of his omission, but it would have been helpful to knowwhohe was beforehand. She was caught off guard, having learned that he'd twisted the truth about such a basic detail of his life, in front of everyone else! She released her hair, letting it hang down her back.Financial management.Jade rolled her eyes at the job title he'd previously told her and tried to make herself presentable. It wasn't technically a lie, just a ridiculous oversimplification. How could she be involved with a CEO and have himhere, schmoozing with all of her friends, and not even know that he was some bigwig? Jade couldn't believe that Brian, of all people, knew him and that they had lunch together regularly. What were the odds that she would be friends with his attorney's wife? It felt like she'd walked straight into an ambush. Of cou
Rendezvous Chapter Twenty-Seven
They were immediately greeted with a warm smile by the hostess, who presented them with seating near the back of the restaurant. It was a private table, away from potential observers. Jade glanced around, never having been there before. She was so immersed in their conversation that she hadn't bothered to notice the time or in which direction they had been traveling. She wondered what town they were even in? When the waiter presented them with the menus, Miguel immediately asked for a bottle of their finest Sauvignon Blanc.The waiter then left in a hurry to fetch it. Jade opened the menu and frowned. Everything was written in another language, french she presumed. She closed it and placed it on the table, knowing it was useless to her. When she looked up, Miguel was staring at her from behind the leather-bound folder. "Do you already know what you want?" He questioned her.Jade shook her head, "I have no idea what any of that even says."When the
Rendezvous Chpater Twenty-Eight
With the changing of the season, the days began to grow shorter and colder. Jade could barely recall when she'd last seen more than just a glimpse of sunshine, other than from behind the glass pane of a window. She woke in the early hours of each morning, before dawn, in order to make the long drive into work. The sun had barely started to peek out over the edge of town as she would disappear behind the doors of the office building for the day. The fluorescent bulbs simulated daylight as they were intended, but each evening as she said goodbye to her coworkers and then headed for the lobby doors, the darkness of the sky wouldn't allow her to see anything past her own reflection. The following week, she decided it was time to quit procrastinating. The long commute and her job had overtaken her entire schedule, leaving little time for day-to-day activities, let alone the list of important items she'd been neglecting to do.She was determined to take back charge of her life.
Rendezvous Chapter Twenty Nine
Jade took one long, final look at herself in the mirror. She had been consistently keeping an eye on the clock and knew it was nearly time to go. She was wearing the outfit he'd picked out for her, including the tall heels that made her closer to his six-plus foot height. They clicked along the floorboard as she gave a small twirl, getting a better look from all directions.Nobody had ever chosen an outfit for Jade to wear on a date before. Even though she found the idea unusual, she had to admit the dress was a marvelous choice. Not only did it fit her like a glove, but she also felt beautiful wearing it. How did he know exactly what size to order? The fabric of the dress hugged her body, flattering her waistline. Though it was difficult to breathe in, her hourglass was strongly accentuated. The square neckline was modest and she wore petite, diamond-studded earrings that didn't take away from the rest of her ensemble.Her hair was piled high on the back of her
Rendezvous Chapter Thirty
Jade felt the steady pull of stop-and-go traffic as the Towncar snaked and crawled along the narrow streets of downtown. The stream of brake lights seemed to go on for blocks ahead. She knew it would be a while before they reached the entrance. She blew out a puff of air and tapped her fingernails against the leather seat.Miguel looked up from his phone. "Everything okay?""Yes," she murmured, never turning towards him. She continued staring out the window, her knee now bouncing as well. She watched the street light turn from yellow to red."If you don't stop that, I'm going to tie you up."Jade blinked and then looked over at him, almost laughing at the words."What?""The fidgeting, it's driving me crazy." He glanced at her knee, which was still bobbing in anticipation."Sorry," she stopped, "I'm just a bit nervous."His brow creased, "Nervous for the symphony?""No, for our first public outing toge
Rendezvous Chapter Thirty-One
Jade stretched, relishing the soft sheets against her skin. Her fingers touched the smooth headboard, and she opened her eyes, looking up at it. It was morning, and she was still at Miguel's apartment. Her eyes darted towards the pillow beside her that was now empty. Peering over her feet, she could hear the shower running from behind the closed bathroom door.She sat up, keeping the duvet secure against her naked body. The room was spacious, filled with dark neutral colors and earthy textures. The charcoal-colored walls made the room feel masculine, while the stone-clad fireplace added a romantic ambiance. She smiled to herself, remembering the scene that took place in front of it just hours before.It was romantic, alright.Jade softly knocked on the door, listening for a reply. When she didn't hear one, she tried the handle. It was unlocked. The humid air enveloped her as she took slow, silent steps towards the glass pane, watching the muscular s
Rendezvous Chapter Thirty-Two
It was nearly noon when Jade and Miguel stepped off the elevator and into the parking garage. The air was cool and damp, which only turned her thoughts back to the upcoming trip. Everything seemed to become background noise as her mind drifted between itineraries, outfits, and which toiletries she should bring. She mindlessly followed Miguel to a nearby parked car. He opened the door for her, which made her pause. Focusing on the world around her again, she looked down at the red paint of the sports car, noticing it for the first time. "Wait, you're driving?" She asked in bewilderment."Yes," he replied, walking around to the driver's door.Jade slid onto the leather seat and gazed around at the interior. It looked and smelled new, permeating the scent of leather. "So you are human," she remarked as he closed his door and turned on the engine. "I didn't think you even knew how to drive."He chuckled and reversed the vehicle from the space, "If I couldn't drive,
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