Can you give me back the ring - I asked when Liam pulled up to the hospital.
He seemed reticent, arguing with himself.
The fear on his face was justified, after all, Liam revealed the secret that his brother had committed to him, only that I needed the gem to me, reminding me how much I was one step closer to be happy, something that is now threatened by uncertainties.
-Please!
-It's all right. - Liam delivered almost in a whisper. -I've Even flinch.
I grab the box, as if it depended on my own life.
Liam's parents arrived at exactly the same time we got off the car. I joined Lindsay to give you comfort, but felt that I needed help.
Liam and his father went in front in search of information.
Every minute the clock seemed an endless torture, and cruelly punished us.
When Liam finally returned, saying that Adam was right, it was a real party. Even Roger surrendered to emotion.
I could not see it immediately as wanted, patiently waited for his parents were in the front. The box caught between my hands.
Why do not YOU make the request?
Liam suggested to sit next to me in the waiting room.
-is Telling me to ask her brother to marry?
I looked at him like crazy.
-What's the problem? Why the request has always come from the man? You know that his answer is yes, the ring is proof of that. Modern women take action.
Modern women are bold and fearless. I'm just a simple girl in love.
But why not? Why not surprised by a marriage proposal? Certainly leave happy.
-I will do this.
I held the box in my chest.
You're going soon, girl. - Liam pushed me into the hall. -Women Decidas are too sexy!
Still laughing, I met Mr. and Mrs.. Crighton out of the room, on their faces, a relieved smile that made my heart palpitate.
But it was his gaze that made my body sink into a sea of quicksand.
****
I put the ring on my finger as I have done so many times. Beautiful, delicate and cold. As was my heart when he said no.
Still hurts.
- Hi, kitty - ergo my gaze quickly and hide my hand under my table.
- Hi, big cat - earring back, trying to look calm.
- You felt homesick? - Peter to anchor the end of the table, displaying a seductive smile. I'm surprised that the mobile does not crack due to his weight.
- Mr. Durant is not here - inform him - Business lunch.
- I did not come back Neil - it removes a strand of my hair, making charm, and puts an envelope on the table - My goal is you.
No, not handsome, he does not stick with me.
- Before you ask me - start laughing - The answer is no.
I see him sigh and do unowned kitten face.
- I have to accept that I never had a chance. Even if I had, someone would kill me. - He laments, twisting his mouth. - But, once in a lifetime, let me believe so.
- Honey, this one does not care about anyone but himself.
Surreptitiously, set the ring in one of the drawers.
- Never been so far - he says - But do not be angry, I did not come to play the role of matchmaker. I want to make a call.
- Invitation? - I inquired, puzzled.
We are closer now. We've been out for lunch or coffee when he comes to the company. I like your company and hilarious attempts to win me. I know I would not take this the fund; he and his friends seem to have some honor code. But playing gallantry in me is something he can not avoid, not for long.
This is too unfair. I know, it is a chicken, but a beautiful womanizer that any woman would like to take advantage. Less the idiot here.
- For a party this weekend.
- A party?
- It is a party, drinks, women - he smiles lazily, and I see how much is lovely. Must be why none of her lovers seems to feel anger. It is written "conquistador" on his forehead. - More women. And some women too.
I scornful face, which only makes him laugh even more.
- Who will be there, in addition to their wives?
I should have asked if Adam will be present, but besides being obvious that yes, I do not want to give the arm twisting to show me interested.
- Liam will - Peter responds.
- Peter!
- Neil will not. - He has a look of disgust - You should know well the reason.
- Peter!
- Adam will - with his hand on my chin, it forces me to look at it - And you too.
Of course I will not. I have proven that I can not stand that man.
- I already have committed. - Lie without the slightest twinge of conscience.
I walk away from him and go to Neil room. I need air and space.
- I have not said which day will be - I hear his voice behind me.
- I have commitments to the end of the year.
Bato one of the drawers, as with the other drawer target of my momentary anger.
- And if I say that is very, very important that you go? - Whisper it at the foot of my ear. - Do it for me, Charming.
What hell man!
- I thought it was not matchmaker, Peter. - Stare at him, feeling frustrated. - I only cared about sex.
- Someone needs to procreate or humanity is extinguished. What are you.
Ah. That cretin. I long to boot that lascivious smile on his face with a mop. Why do I have to be surrounded by fascinating and irritating men like Adam and his friends convinced?
This is further proof that life is not fair.
- It will be on Saturday. And take the kitten of her cousin with you.
- How do you know about ...
I see him lift the eyebrow with a certain look boor, before putting his aviator glasses and leave without giving me an answer.
I wonder what else he knows I do not know.
Slam the drawer again. For him to wait sitting. Not I and Julienne will this ridiculous party. I've seen Peter in action, and his friend is not that far away, like football stars surrounded by frivolous women. One thing is I imagine the scene, another to witness it happen right under my eyes.
I would be able to pluck the eyes of each. Which just put me in an awkward situation. It is no longer mine. I think that has never really been.
"One of the most eligible bachelors of the city seems to have found a new love, or perhaps rediscovered old. Adam Crighton, one of the most famous lawyers of the city, was seen next to his old love affair, the beautiful, blonde platinum socialite Amanda Dalson. The lovebirds left the restaurant in the mood for romance, towards an unknown destination, but certainly showered love and of course sex, if we take into account the wide range of this known conqueror. Rumors said that he was out of the market, but as we all know, guys like him can not be tamed. Miss. Dalson certainly welcomes this. It remains only envy. This is what happens in NYC. "
Aline puts the phone on my desk, so I check with my own eyes what she just read.
- Life is not really fair, is it? - She sighs, pouting. - Adam was so close to us and slipped through our fingers.
I should just ignore and continue my work, but even against my will, my eyes fall on the article.
This should not surprise me. It also should not hurt as much as it hurts.
I watch Adam side of the beautiful smiling blonde to. In the picture, they make a cute couple, but he did not seem happy.
Is this the woman he visit that building?
Discount the possibility. According to the clothes and jewelry he was wearing, this should live in a luxury apartment in the most noble part of Manhattan.
- Why are you showing me this? - Extend the device for it - You know I do not like these gossip sites. None of that matters to me. And you should not lose both your time with crap like this.
Obviously, my voice trembling and my razed look belie what I say.
- Life in NYC is the best site on the rich and famous of the city. How do you think I'll get a millionaire hu
sband if I do not stay tuned for everything that happens? - Aline sighs, taking the phone back - Since Adam is out of circulation, I think I'll invest more in Peter.
- And I'll get back to work - fixed my gaze on the computer screen - Do not let me rich, but certainly ensures my job.
I hope that with this she has understood that want to end the conversation.
- Is it okay if I leave early today? I need a new dress for this weekend. Was invited to the feast of Peter, is not it?
- Yes I went.
- You go?
The question round in my head, even after Aline leave.
Impulsively picked up my phone.
- Max?
I hear his surprise voice on the other end. Since the last dinner fiasco, I avoided meeting him.
- What will you do this weekend?
- I thought I'd visit my parents, but the idea pleases me less every minute.
- Want to go to a party with me? - More smile in my voice than my own face.
- I'd love to - he replies.
- Then go to pick up the call and I'll explain everything.
I will not spend the weekend in house hidden like a silly little girl, not licking my wounds like a wounded animal. If Adam is moving on, I will do the same, and I will have great pleasure in rubbing it in his face during the party.
I have to turn the page.
****
- Why did you invite him? - Julienne asks for the tenth time, only the last half hour - By the way, why even look in his face, Penelope?
- Max and I were engaged ... - answer before paying the taxi and leave.
Even though I request another call Peter to Julienne, my cousin was very unhappy to learn that not only invited Maxwell, as I gave him the invitation that belonged to her, and to avoid causing more tension between the two, I decided to mark us we find here.
- And he left the church, if you forgot - she mutters to go down and put to me on the street. - Cheated, she ran off with another and ...
The subject Max is forgotten when we come across the beautiful mansion rising before us. It was half an hour from New York out, the trees around give an air of isolation.
At the gates, there are two sculptures of lions roaring marble. A man with few friends face gives the invitations and releases our entrance. Each time we get closer, we notice that the house is even more beautiful up close. It is crafted in brick, slate and copper, and there is a magnificent English garden.
- Holy crap, this is amazing - Julienne whispers impressed.
The sound of loud music in recepciona so we crossed the hall, and I notice that there are no moving around, not at least in the room where we are. A staircase U-shaped leads to the upstairs. I note that the room is attached to another room, which together form a large dance floor, where some people seem to enjoy under the colored lights and kaleidoscopes effects.
There are many people circulating. Many women, as Peter said he would. My eyes wander from left to right, watching every detail. In fact, they seek Adam, but I refuse to admit.
- I thought you would not come over - Max touches my arm and turn to face him.
He's very handsome in jeans and white shirt. The blond hair, combed back, let your face carved on display. I have no doubt that he could do well with any woman available today, by the way, some go for us not caring that he's beside me, to show interest.
This does not bother me. Not the way I feel now to witness Adam on the other hand, talking to the woman who recognized the photo. This scene, yes, let me insane.
- Wanna Dance? - Speak loud enough to hear me and Max indicate the track.
- Let's go.
As he leads me by the hand, I try to control my desire to look to the other side and see what Adam and the blonde are doing.
The music is stirred, and I thank you. I do not want other hands touching my body so intimately.
I smile to Julienne, who accompanied us, and then see me dancing and having a great time, at least that's what I try to show.
It's funny to see my cousin Max pushing for a group of girls every time the song changes the beat.
- There are not many men here, and it's burning our film - it grumbles when we stick our bodies in a sensual rhythm. - Why did you bring this useless?
- Max and I are friends - I smile at him and try to apologize to look.
-. No. What you wanted was to make jealous - she says with an amused look - I think it could. You confusion is coming.
Before I can argue that she is being ridiculous, and I do not know what she's talking about, I see myself being dragged into another direction. I am so surprised that not even I can react, then let me go.
- What are you doing? - Adam asks.
I hear the door slam behind him and against the glare. Julienne was right, I would even cause jealousy. And it seems that was achieved.
- I was dancing, and you? - I ask a provocative way. - It's what you do at a party.
- With him?
I've seen him angry sometimes, but at this moment I see him close to losing control. I do not understand this reaction, not when it is accompanied by another woman. Your new or old love affair, as the tabloid said. This finding makes me so angry that he or more.
Jealousy is the same shit. It is as if a runaway pet inside.
- There are many options here tonight - ironizo, sticking his chin - All men are followed, is not it?
I notice you take a deep breath before looking at me.
- I did not come with it ...
- I do not care who you came.
Alexius your hands off me. I realize that we are in a bathroom, and I did not even notice how we got here.
- Get out of my way. Let me out - try to demonstrate a determination that actually I have not. - I want to go back to the party.
Instead of moving away as I asked, I watch it stick your body even more to me. I take a few steps back, and I followed him. Step by step, I am trapped against the door of one of the boxes.
- Everything is for you - Adam mumbles, sliding his finger on my lips. - Even this ridiculous party.
I could ask what the fuck he's talking about. But his lips take mine, and it is inevitable that everything else lose its importance.
I've done a thousand oaths and dozens of promises that would be immune to it. My heart would not beat so hard in my chest, and do not feel as if my stomach wanted to jump through the mouth. My body would not burn down with the touch of your hands, and do not want as much as the desire now.
All this thought in my lonely and sad nights. The reality is different.
I should remember how he hurt me. As my heart was torn, but when you love someone like I love, reason and emotion pass through different paths. You only remember the good things, that made her fall in love. As this kiss, for example.
How not to feel the heart throb when it is kissed that way? All women of the world should have this experience at least once in their lives. Feel that your body is literally transported to another place.
While his tongue baila with mine in a slow rhythm, your hands caress my hair a very sexy way.
Our moans echo together, and it's as if we further inflame.
- Sorry - I hear the click of the door, followed by a woman's voice behind him - I did not know it was busy.
I'm tiptoeing and see the face of Aline.
- I would go away, but I'm really tight - she whimpers - Lots of beer today.
I'm Adam to contract and tighten my waist slightly. Perhaps if she had more time consuming a few minutes, the scene presenciaria certainly would be very embarrassing.
- Cum! - Adam whispers to rest her head on my forehead - We need to talk. Meet me up there in 15 minutes. Last door on the left.
Now that I am no longer captive of his spell, I should refuse the request. What to say to each other that we have not already said? Also, we always end up fighting and me heartbroken.
- Please - he whispers in my ear - is important.
I shake my head, as I feel that it is
impossible any sound out of my throat, and I see him go.
Aline goes to one of the boxes, and I do the same to her. I sit on the toilet and try to control my breathing quickened.
God, just with a simple kiss this man shakes all my structures. Maybe that's why, for me, it's so hard to forget it. As much as I try, it never seems to work.
I am torn these thoughts when I shake my ass.
"Hot night."
Aline read the message on the phone.
"Hectic."
Sending back.
Levanto and find it touching up lipstick.
- I saw that he was with that woman - she told me to look in the mirror.
I open the tap and seek an answer to give her.
- Do not get upset, I just do not want to see her suffer.
- I will not - I whisper softly - not more.
This is because I believe that had been needed for a lifetime. What else could happen?
- You are an amazing girl, you know? - She whispers to hug me.
The door opens and two girls enter, singing and laughing.
- Retouch lipstick - Aline suggests extending it.
I put the phone on the counter and accept your offer.
As soon as I finish, I find the look of one of the girls in me.
- It was very beautiful - she says - Let some of those men out there for us. Have you ever seen so many gathered woman?
- Peter - respond to it, and the name is enough for any explanation.
All left laughing. The music and the warm air in recepcionam back.
- He did something to you, Penny?
An extremely nervous Maxwell stares at me, before returning to the place where I had left.
- If you did, it was something very good - Julienne answers me. His eyes seek mine, and feel my skin burning - just see her smile. You never made her smile like that, Max.
- Julienne! - We speak together.
He visibly angry, I embarrassed because, in fact, she has every reason. Adam can be a fucking son of a bitch, but it makes me feel like no other has done.
Why do we always fall in love by scoundrels?
- I'm fine - I inform him, displaying a carefree smile - Care to get something to drink?
- I'll be right back.
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