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Than There Was Us PART - I
"She loved him with all of her,But he was too oblivious to her shining light that instead drew someone else in,Someone who's been meaning to find light all his life if not for all of eternity"She had no love life to begin with but she made a living out of making people fall for each other hopelessly with just a snap of her fingers.Years of yearning to somehow be seen by Jason Faux, her multi-millionaire, playboy of a best friend as more than just a friend, Justine Bell ends up crossing paths with the enemy.Only to follow him into the dark depths of lies, secrets and manipulation she never thought existed in her world of skyscrapers and billboards.Loosing Justine to the darkness of his own world, will Jason be able to resist his instincts and leave Justine to the hands of the enemy?Indulge in this tale of love that knows no boundaries, friendship t
Than There Was Us 1. 1. The Date
7pm.No time to breath, only work, work, work, work, work. Working late as usual has become more like my daily routine. Even though I know my secretary has left, I'm still running through last minute things.Arranging appointments despite the fact that right now I should be home, sitting on my couch and stuffing my face in front of the TV which is also a part of my daily routine.My life is pretty simple and I like it that way.The only difference is...My phone starts ringing.Sighing, I blow my pin-straight, ginger hair out of my face in exhaustion.The only difference is, I don't have a single day off or peace in my life.Picking up the phone, I look at the caller ID.'Clark Valsera's' name flashes on it.I gulp down the instant tension in my throat that comes up at that name and answer without
Than There Was Us 1. 2. No Shit
My eyes become saucers the moment he says that.Like, whaaaaaaat?He takes in my surprise and instantly starts to rant."Look, I knew you wouldn't come if I asked you straight out so I had no choice but to do this. I didn't know what else to do, okay? You're just so busy all the damn time. Especially when I used to come to your office, you would be on the phone but your hands would be working and then you would mix up all the papers and grunt every now and then so, you get what I'm trying to say, right?", by the time he's finished there's a sheen line of sweat above his upper lip but the amount of observation he did in my office kinda freaks me out a bit too.God, can this guy rant?I narrow my eyes at him to see if he'll break under pressure but he just bursts out."What? Why are you doing that?!""No reason. I was just checking if you were serious", I calmly reply
Than There Was Us 1. 3. What Are You Doing Here?
It's 1am and I'm still not home.I can't make myself, I don't know why. So I've been sitting in my car which is parked in the parking lot of my apartment building for the past 30 minutes, staring outside of my windshield at nothing.Literally nothing.Overthinking my way into a headache.Gosh, I'm so pathetic.I sigh and slam my head on the steering wheel.It's been an hour since I left Clinton and yet I can't stop thinking about him or the night. It's making me feel all kinds of weird, good kind of weird's which I've been trying to process but I can't. Seriously.Hence, the headache.The fact that Jason keeps calling me every minute is not helping either. And I know even though he's upstairs right now in my apartment, waiting for me whilst I've been overthinking for half hour, I can't make myself go upstairs.Somehow...
Than There Was Us 1. 4. I Could Get Used To It
"Well, since last night went so awesome, I couldn't resist to pay you another visit and also the fact that I had to give you your paycheck, hence...", he trails off and gestures to himself, dramatically.What did I do to go through this in the morning?"You understand, you're paying me off for being your date, hypothetically", I cock a brow at him.He scoffs at me, as if... I'm a child?"Why, no of course not, silly women. Why would I? To have a date with the most busy women in all of New York is my pleasure and my honor. I would never dishonor a women of such high intellect with petty money. How could I?", he mocks me, feigning hurt as he places a hand to his chest.What a son of a..."What is your purpose here, Clinton?", I walk a few confident steps and stop in front of my desk, crossing my arms.He eyes me and I see the telltale signs of a sly smirk forming on h
Than There Was Us 1. 5. Good Old Times
"Well, these cashmere gloves I need as it is winter, and I have... Hands"Rebecca Bloomwood's voice resonates through the whole apartment as we chew on popcorn in front of the in-house theatre TV set, on the couch.Watching 'Confessions of a Shopaholic' for the hundredth time with a bucket of popcorn in between us as we slump on each other.It's our usual Saturday night or movie night agenda of the day. We've not been able to have time for it lately and after a really long time doing this seems like a homecoming.Especially to me.I smile at the thought."You know what, I can't imagine how Luke couldn't see Rebecca's love for him", Jason comments from beside me, while chewing on popcorn not so messy-ly.I give him a look that says, 'Say what?' but he's too engrossed in the movie to actually notice it."Well, if not for 'Alicia fucking long legs'", I
Than There Was Us 1. 6. Guilty As Charged
"Earth to Tina", Liza jumps in front of my face and I squint back in my seat at the sudden intrusion."Have you even been listening to a single word I've been telling you?", she frowns at me with one hand on her hip and feet tapping away impatiently at the floor of my cabin.It's Monday and I can't seem to get Jason out of my head. We haven't talked since that movie night at his apartment and honestly, the silence is killing me.Jason is not the type of person who bails on you. He's that nagging friend who is consistently behind you, grabbing for your attention but ever since that day and night, it's been so lonely without him even with Liza by my side, that I can't help but be worried because it's so unlike him.Sure Liza has kept me up and about, fully entertained with her antics, with the upcoming dates and schedules that I've to see through but my mind is just somewhere else despite it all.Also
Than There Was Us 1. 7. Oh Lord, Help Me
Jason stares at Clinton, frowning so hard, I swear his skin would break out.Oh lord, help me.I look at him once and turn my gaze to Clinton who has his brows furrowed, definitely confused."Uh... He is just a client of mine who is just about to leave, right Clinton?", I give Clinton a look that says 'just go with it please' but apparently my attempts are futile."What?! But I just came, Justine. And we need to talk the talk", he gives the suggestive look at the end, emphasizing the words.He didn't just...Ugh!I hold in my grunt."Justine what is he talking about?", Jason eye's us, clearly intrigued, having caught Clinton's suggestive look since he wasn't being much subtle about it.Oh boy, Jason clearly thinks there's something going on between Clinton and me now!"It's
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- Than There Was Us Acknowledgements
- Than There Was Us E P I L O G U E
- Than There Was Us 2. 25. 3. Safer In Your Arms
- Than There Was Us 2. 25. 2. Baiting The Pawn
- Than There Was Us 2. 25. 1. Anxiety And Angst
- Than There Was Us 2. 24. Rely On Me
- Than There Was Us 2. 23. Bring Me Back
- Than There Was Us 2. 22. Aftermath
- Than There Was Us 2. 21. Dilemma
