The driver pulls up in front of Jake's company and Jake slides out. Opening my door I stare at him in confusion.
I thought we were going for lunch I ask in a confused tone.
Well it seemes like we need to talk and to be honest I don't think a restaurant would have been comfortable. So I thought we could have lunch in my office he says.
When I don't say anything he asks Is there any problem with that?
No not all. It's fine I answer quickly although internally I am a bundle of nerves.
You see, the thing is I am not sure I can handle being alone in a closed space with Jake without being nervous but I don't say that.
We take the elevators to his office floor and he leads me to his office.
I take a seat on the couch because I am so darn tired. Sinking into the couch I moan in delight.
Feels good? He asks in a teasing tone.
I blush furiously and look away.
The sound of his door opening draws my attention and I look up to see his receptionist coming in with a tray.
She drops it on the table and asks Jake in a besotted tone Do you need anything else sir?.
Yes we will like some thing for lunch. You know my usual right? He asks her and she nods although she doesn't seem pleased with the use of his plural.
Well then take Annie's order he says.
She turns to face me and I see the hatred in her eyes.
What would you like? She asks in a fake sweet voice.
Can I have your black heart? I also ask with a sneer.
Annie come on Jake implores.
Alright alright I say with a sigh and give her my order.
She leaves the office and I notice she bangs the door harder than necessary. Hiding a smile I turn to look at Jake and see he is looking at me with an amused expression.
What I exclaim.
Nothing he says.
I sink back into the couch and close my eyes. It is silent for a while before I say in a tiny voice I don't think we should get married.
I open my eyes to see Jake kneeling in front of me.
Look at me Annie he says while holding my hands.
I look into his eyes and I am shocked at the sincerity I see in them.
I know I hurt you today. Hell I know I fucked up a lot. But that doesn't mean I picked my job over the child. I feel like such an ass and I am really sorry. I should have been by your side today. I know you were really nervous about this and I should have been there he says.
It's fine I say and drop my gaze to my laps.
No it's not he says while using his fingers to lift my face to look at him. But I really want this baby. I know I may not always get it right but I will try. That I can promise.
I am embarrassed to find tears falling from my eyes. These damn hormones I mutter and Jake laughs out loud before sobering.
So are we still on he asks tentatively.
Yes we are I say.
We look at each other and it's almost like it's only the both of us in the world. I can see him leaning in for a kiss. I can't believe he is about to kiss me. Our faces are so close now and I can make out his individual lashes.
The sound of his door opening startles me and I jump back into the couch. Jake doesn't move from his kneeling position instead he just stares at me.
Sir I have your meals here Bitch secretary says in an annoyed voice.
He stares at me for a while more before standing up and rounding his desk to sit on his chair.
Alright. That's all. You can go he tells her dismissively.
She starts to leave and is almost at the door when he says Make sure no one disturbs us.
She leaves and he gestures for me to come and sit in a chair at the desk.
Standing up I walk over and sit in one of the chairs at his desk. He serves me and sits in the second chair beside mine and I have to stop the butterflies in my stomach from flying.
The lunch went surprisingly well and thankfully there isn't any awkward moment. When we are done with lunch, he clears up the desk insisting I shouldn't help.
I walk over to the couch where I sat before and sink into it again. My eyes are closed when he says I got a marriage license for next week's Monday if that's alright.
My eyes snap open and I look at him shocked.
Seeing my expression he quickly backtracks Unless that is not comfortable with you in which case we can reschedule.
I think about it for a while then I say Monday is fine.
MONDAY IS SO NOT FINE I scream internally as I stand in the boutique with Bella. It's Saturday already which means my wedding is in two days and I have nothing to wear to wear. The moment I told Bella the date, we both started looking for dresses and other details but it's almost seems as if we can't get anything done. And to make matters worse Bella is distracted because Joseph finally came back into town and she is like obsessed with him. For example, we are presently dress shopping and Bella has been on the phone with Joseph for over and hour and she isn't even paying attention to the dresses.
Bella what do you think of this I ask her while holding up a gown. She hardly glances at it before nodding and turning back to her conversation with Joseph.
I suddenly feel so vulnerable and tired. I guesture to Bella that I am leaving and as I expected she barely glances at me before nodding and going back to her conversation.
I walk out of the boutique and stand on the sidewalk for a while without knowing what to do. Without even thinking about it I bring out my phone and call Jake.
He answers on the first ring and says Annie?in a surprised tone.
Hey Jake. I need you to come get me I say in a small voice.
Where are you he asks in an urgent tone and I can hear him standing up from his chair.
I tell him where I am while feeling a rush of gratitude.
I am gonna be there soon he says then hangs up.