"Ethan?!" I exclaim surprised.
"It is you! Oh man, look at you!" He leans back and looks me up and down with a smile, "You look great. How have you been?"
I blush, knowing that Ethan doesn't compliment someone unless he means it. "I've been doing alright. Enjoying my job mainly. How about you?" I take another sip of my drink as the bartender brings a drink for Ethan.
He shrugs, "I've been doing pretty good. Working mainly as well. I work for Samson Incorporated. I'm working in the legal department there."
I nod, Samson Inc. was on par with DD Corp. so I don't feel like I'm bragging when I inform him, "I work in the contract department for DD Corporation."
Ethan smiles broader, "That's great! I'm proud of you! Looks like all your hard work and dedication paid off then." I can tell by the twinkle in his chocolate brown eyes that he is being genuine.
"Thank you, Ethan. I'm happy to see you're doing well for yourself too." I return the sentiments because it's true. It hurt me when we broke up, but I still wanted him to be happy.
Ethan's ears turn red as he busies himself with his drink as he shrugs it off, "It's been a hard climb to where I am right now, but I can't say I regret it." He returns his gaze to mine and we both flush and cast our eyes else where for a moment.
The server comes out with my food and places it in front of me before leaving. I start cutting into my steak. The bartender comes up and asks if I'll have another drink and Ethan tells him to put the next drink on his tab.
"Thank you. You didn't have to do that." I tell him as the bartender brings me another drink.
"I know, but it's the least I could do." He smiles as his food arrives and it's almost the same thing that I ordered, except mine came with a salad and vegetable side. He went with a starchier option than I did, like he always did before.
"Still don't care for green things on your plate I see." I smirk, knowingly.
He lets out a scoffing laugh, "Yeah that's one of those things I find it hard to change."
We talked and sipped our drinks after we finished eating. I was on my fourth drink before I even realized it. To make it worse, when I excused myself to use the bathroom, I was feeling them. When I came back out I asked for my check so I could pay my tab.
"Taking off?" Ethan asks as I sign off on the receipt.
"Yes, I have work tomorrow and if I stay, I might have too many of these." I say nodding to my drink.
"And here I thought we were having a good time." He chuckles, making me nudge him with my elbow.
"I never said I wasn't having a good time. I've had a great evening catching up with you." I scold him playfully.
"Well, maybe we should have dinner again sometime?" He throws the idea out there and he sees my hesitation before adding, "Just as friends."
"I.. Okay. That would be nice."
He smiles wider, "Great what's your number?" He pulls his phone out as I give it to him and he sends me a text.
"Thank you. I have you saved now." I mumble, "I better call an Uher. I'll talk to you later. It was really good to see you again, Ethan."
"Still don't drive I see." He chuckles. "May I wait with you until it arrives?" He motions for his check as I nod, before calling for an Uher.
We walk out to the front, the chill spring breeze causing me to wrap my arms around myself.
"You're cold. Here." Ethan takes his coat off and wraps it around my shoulders.
"Oh, thank you." I murmur feeling the warmth of his body still in his coat. A familiar heat and scent envelope me making me relax.
"No problem." He smiles warmly at me, his gaze lingering on my face even in our close proximity. His brows pinch and I wonder what it is suddenly wrong.
"What's the matter?" I inquire, wanting to smooth the wrinkles his pinched brows have caused.
His brows relax before saying with a bit of awe in his face, "You were always so beautiful when the cold nipped at your face giving you that rosy glow."
His words make my eyes widen and I turn crimson as I turn my face into my shoulder still looking at him shyly.
He groans as if in pain at my response and raises his hand to my chin. "I always regretted..."
My phone chirped as a car pulled up and I quickly pull my phone out to see.
"This is my ride. Goodnight, Ethan." I take his coat off and hand it to him.
"Goodnight, Melita." He gives me a smile that doesn't reach his sad eyes as I enter the car. I wave to him through the window as we take off. He raises his hand in a small wave, still giving me a sad smile.
I arrive at home, take my shoes off and head upstairs, feeling the emptyness of my house. I shower and change into my pajamas and climb into bed. I grab my phone to check my emails and see if have a message from Ethan.
-I hope you are home safely?-
Smiling I reply to him.
-Yes, I am safe at home, showered and laying in bed.-
I swear as soon as I send the message I knew he'd be groaning.
-You know that brings back memories.-
He's right, it does.
Our first night that he stayed over he had come over because I had texted him that, stating he wanted to tuck me in. It was absolutely sweet how he held me all night.
Blushing at the memory, I respond.
-Yes. It does.-
I get no response for a minute, but see he's typing and then not, then typing again. Almost like he keeps changing his mind on what he wants to respond to me with.
-That was a great night. I would have slept like a log if you had not snored all night. Haha-
I scoff at his text.
-Haha not funny. I do not snore, even if I do now, it's not loudly. pouty face-
-I know Mel. I'm just teasing you. I'm the one who snores. Lol-
-Especially when you've been drinking.- I chuckle after sending that.
-I'm never going to live that one down, am I?-
I snort. -You woke yourself up and asked me what I was doing waking you up! Lol-
I know he's laughing right now about that.
-Like I said. I'll never live that one down. Lol. I'll let you get some rest for work tomorrow. Good night Mel -
-Good night Ethan.-
I roll over and set my phone on the nightstand, before closing my eyes and falling asleep. I wake up in the morning, feeling a little dehydrated but otherwise fine. I see that Jackson had texted me when he had arrived in London at around two in the morning.
I send him a good morning text and get up to start getting ready for work. I don't expect a response right away but as I finish brushing my teeth I hear my phone ding with a message. I check it and see it's from Ethan.
-Care for coffee before work?-
I smile and respond. -Sure. I'm still getting ready, give me thirty minutes?-
-Perfect. You want to meet at Ma's Coffee shop & bakery at 7?-
I look at the clock, it's five forty five.
-Perfect. I'll see you at seven.-
I start pulling some clothes out, opting for a gray dress pant with a pale blue blouse, my gray blazer jacket and put my hair up. I'm beginning to put my makeup on when my phone rings.
"Hello?" I answer it, not checking the caller ID.
"Good morning, my beautiful Lita."
I feel the warmth of his voice flow over me.
"Good morning, Jackson." I respond, unable to keep the smile from my voice.
"Just hearing your voice is making me miss you more than I already am." He says with yearning in his voice. My heart strings pull at the statement.
"Same here. I would love to be kissing those lips that I miss right now." I say naughtily.
"These lips would love to be kissing you too." He pauses, his voice dropping, "All over."
My heart starts beating and his words make my thighs clench. "You're trying to rile me up already?" I giggle.
"Is it working?"
I giggle some more, "Yes. You're so mean though." I pout.
"How?" He asks.
"You're not here to take care of me." I whine.
He chuckles, "You have your toys though. Why don't you pull one out?"
I look at the clock and know I have enough time. "Just a second." I respond and take my clothes back off so I don't wrinkle them. I climb back into my bed and pull the drawer out. "Which one should I use?" I ask him.
He groans, "The purple one. Let me call you right back, I want to see you." He hangs up as I pull the purple toy out and lay back against the headboard. My phone rings. I answer it to see Jackson's face looking sexy as fuck still in the hotel bed, no shirt on and I know he's in just his boxer briefs under the blankets.
"Mmm.." I savor the sight, growing hungry for him.
"The sentiment is returned baby. Damn you look sexy. Let me see all of you." He requests and I direct the phone to show him all of my body. "Fuck Melita." He groans as I run a hand down my body to rest on my stomach, teasing it with my finger tips.
"Enjoying the view?" I ask him.
"Always baby. Can you set your phone up to see all your body and have both hands free?"
"I can try." I offer setting it on the night stand using the lamp and a glass of water to help hold it up in place. "How is this?" I ask him, leaning back to see if it catches all of my body.
"Perfect baby." He eyes me through the phone and starts off. "Touch yourself Melita. Touch how you like me to touch you."
I run my hands over my breast, teasing my nipples through my bra and pull them out for him to see. I begin to run a hand down into my underwear and slide a finger over my clit. I sit up and slide my underwear off, giving him a better view as I stay on my knees to touch myself.
I can see that he's touching himself as I rub my self with my hand, spreading my lips for him to view me playing with my clit.
"Mmm... God, did I really just leave yesterday? I need you desperately, Melita." Jackson groans. Holding the phone at an angle so I can see how turned on he is.
We have our fun, watching each other getting off before wishing each other to have a good day and let each other go. I look at the clock and jump up, quickly getting dressed and applying my makeup, while getting an Uher.