CHAPTER 6

CHAPTER 6

Today is the start of the new me. I want every part of me to change. From Cappuccino to Cafe Mocha, bun hairstyle to long straight hair, flat shoes to 3 inch pointed shoes and pink to red lipstick. I changed some of my wardrobes and donate it to the less fortunate too.

Yesterday was full of me shopping for new sets of clothes and shoes.

When I look at the end of my bills, my eyes got bigger but after a few seconds, I shake my head. It’s for the better.

For this day, I’m wearing a blue and white body con dress and white heels.

I am looking at myself at the mirror when the door opened.

“Oh! Look at you baby, so beautiful” Seb said as he hugged and kissed me on the cheeks. As*hole.

“Oh! Hello there. I'm late, I need to go.” I said plainly as I collect my purse and leave.

He's looked so shock and that is for sure. “Don't forget to lock the door.”

You think I’ll forgive you? In your dreams

My appearance might change but I think, one thing still remains and that is I arrived at Jems Company on time.

Some of my co-workers are staring at me like I'm newly employed, some greeted me and others even look at me from head to toe.

What’s their problem?

“Good morning ma'am, here's the report you asked.” putting down the folder I asked Sophia. “These are the receipts on the latest shipments if you wish to audit it by yourself.” She added as she puts down another folder.

“Thank you and would you please bring me a cup of coffee”? I asked, still looking down at the papers I’m holding.

She seemed a little bit shock because this is the first time I told her to bring me coffee. “Yes of course.” She replied. “And Love”? she said making me look at her again. “You look lovely today” she added before leaving me and went to her own space.

I browse through the reports when Jem came in.

“Good...” looking at my wristwatch. “Afternoon Mr. Hanks” I offered him a chair. “What can I do for you”? this time I stopped what I was doing and look at him.

“Look, about yester---”then I raise my hand to signal him to stop.

“It’s okay Jem, you're just concerned, I understand.” I said, smiling at him.

“You do”? he asked, confused.

“Of course, you're my friend.” I smiled.

He sighed. “I hope it's true.” he stood up and smiled. “I'll let you do your work then, thank you.” I stand up and open the door for him. He looks at me once again and then nod.

Well, friends don’t need to have long conversation because they understand each other's gestures.

After work, Celine, Tony and I went to the club.

“You look hot, Love.” Celine said when she holds me at arm’s length. I am wearing a mini tube dress that fit’s me to perfection and a skyscraper shoes. I don't need to complain on my body because it's enough for me. I'm sexy and I know it. Yes, I’m that confident on my body. Today, just today, because my confidence depends on my mood. You know what I mean. I just don’t want to flaunt it to everyone.

“I know! You too” Celine's wearing a fitted jeans and a hanging blouse shirt with pointed high heeled shoes.

“It’s the first time I see you wearing that kind of dress.” Tony said. “Shut up you gay! You're just jealous, she have it all.” Celine added, sticking out her tongue.

“It’s a free country, we can do what we want and wear what we dam*n like.” I said, as I gave them a pose.

We all went to the dance floor and lost ourselves in to the music. F*ck my problems, I’ll enjoy it.

Boys keep dancing around me and I just enjoyed the music. I don't care about them.

When my legs felt like jelly, I went back to our table and drank an entire glass of water. I think I just lost 3 pounds.

“Look at the guy at the bar reception, he's looking at you.” Tony said smiling as he sat down beside me. I look at where his eyes are on and oh my! He’s hot.

He's wearing a gray shirt that fit’s on him well and by the looks of it he's like a Calvin Klein model. I can't see the color of his eyes but his face, nose, jaw they look strong and those lips… they’re very alluring.

He's holding a glass of scotch and drinking by himself. I bet he’s with someone.

“You're undressing him with your eyes.” Celine teases as Tony laughs

Yeah I will. I shook my head at that thought.

“Seb will get jealous if he sees you looking at that guy.” Celine said as she sips on her Mojito.

I snapped. “Don't mention his name; he's already dead to me.” I said.

“You still see him; you still didn't break up with him.” Tony said to me.

Oh Gosh! Tell me more about it. I rolled my eyes.

I look up at them and smirked. “Because I have a plan.” they looked at each other and then shrugged.

Can I do it? Of course you can.

I stand up, fixed my dress and approach the handsome guy at the bar.

“Hi there” I said, sounding like a total flirt.

He looked shock but didn't want to show it. How did I see it? That’s because I am observing his reaction. “Hello, beautiful” oh! his voice. It sounds so familiar but I can't fathom where I heard it.

I move closer to him, my heart pounding in my chest as I run my finger along the hard ridges of his abs. Womanizer. But I can't resist his charms.

"Would you like a drink?" he asks, his voice low and seductive.

I wave my finger in a teasing no sign. "No thank you," I say, my voice husky with desire. "I just want you."

I know I sound like a total slut, but I can't help it. There's something about this man that makes my body ache with longing. I can feel his intense gaze on me, and I know that he wants me too.

“Oh! What do you want”? he asked with a smirk. Boys will always be boys.

“Your number”

“You approached me like that and you only want my number”? he asked and I nod flirty.

“Okay, where's your phone”? I pointed on my cleavage.

He looked at me and his eyes are blazing with fire. When he moves his hand to pick my phone, I stopped him and smiled.

I bring it out myself.

“You’re a tease.” he said. sh*t is this really me? I want to throw up.

He dialed some numbers on the screen and he fished out his ringing phone and showed my number flashing on the caller ID.

“Wait for my call handsome.” I said to him before I left him.

After that encounter, I went to the bathroom and splash my face with water. What did I do? I thought as I look at the mirror to see myself.

Emerson POV

She's totally changed. I don't think she can do that, but she did. You’re a one lucky b*stard Emerson.

I was afraid to move because her body is very close to mine, my brain is telling me to drag her at one corner and kiss her endlessly but then I have to remind myself to be patient. If I did that, I’m sure she’ll remember me as her one dark past. She's still a girl and whatever the situation it is, they needed to be respected.

I remember her scent and, it's very sensual.

But what will she do with my cell phone number?

Again, I look at the pictures that Taylor took on the bar. There's one picture of us that looks so…. intimate.

I didn’t notice that I fell asleep holding the picture and dream of her red lips, perfect body, toned legs and the smell of her like lavender.

Love POV

I woke up early and had my breakfast; I don't feel like running today so I skipped it.

I remembered all the things I did --- from dancing to flirting. Shaking my head, this isn't me.

My door opened.

I sighed when I saw who it was.

“Megan” I murmured.

“You sounded like you don't want to see me”? I don't actually.

I smiled and hid my anger.

“Uh, no.. I guess I was just a little bit surprised” I shrieked. “What are you doing here”? I asked.

“I am here to tell you a very good news.” oh? She said as she went to my kitchen and grabs my yogurt.

“Okay, shoot”

“Do you remember the guy I told you when we're in the coffee shop”? I tense but manage to nod.

“He's the father of my child.” I froze. I felt pain and pain alone. I was holding my cup of coffee when I felt that my hands begin to rattle.

“You're pregnant with that guy who has a girlfriend”? I murmured.

She nods. “Does he know about it? Did they break up”? I asked her

“No to both.” she said with a smile as she sit’s on my couch.

“When are you saying this to him”? I asked.

“When the time is right.” she walk towards door, she's leaving. “Oh! By the way, maybe I'll be swinging here on Saturday with the father of my child. I want you to be there when I say it to him because you are very special to me.” She said as she gave me a hug and all I want to do is throttle her.

What was that?

Will she and Seb go here on Saturday?

I dialed Venus' number.

“Yellow yellow there Love! I haven't heard of you since I told you I have a cancer. “She laughed. I smiled. Despite of her cancer she still shows to the people that she's strong and not naive.

“How are you”? I asked.

“I'm fine, still not losing my hair. I take a lot of selfies today.” She said.

“That's good. Let's go outside, have lunch with me.”

“Uh oh! Someone's missing me. “Venus said in a happy voice.

“Yeah! I'll call you where. Say 11”?

“Sure, call me I'll be there. Take care.”

“Yes. You too” I said and then hang up the phone.

I take a bath and went to the office. There are many works to do. The vouchers, the reports, the receipts and the expenses are getting high but the revenue is increasing really slowly. Something's wrong.

I call my assistant in the intercom.

“Come here”

“Yes ma'am”

She knocked and then opened the door.

“I want to have hard copies of the quarterly financial statements done by the accountants for the past two years. I need to compare it. Send it to me as well all the expenses and sales we have. “I said to her.

“Yes ma'am.”

At 11 in the afternoon, I collected my bag and call Venus to go to the nearest Italian restaurant in my office. As expected, she's static to see me.