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Six

Jess woke me up singing, she smiled ear to ear. "Wake up sleeping beauty! Beau is on the way we are going out for the day!" I pushed my face into the pillow and groaned as it dawned on me that I actually have to get out of bed. I peeked at Jess and she beamed, her hair was curled, her makeup was perfection and her outfit was stylish. I was not ready to face the day, but my stomach was, I got up groaning so loudly that Jess' smile started to falter. "I'm so not ready to get out of bed Jess, and going out?" She smiled uncertain and looked at me with concern. "Oh, Im sorry are you still sore, we can totally stay in." She looked so defeated as her shoulders dropped. Immediately I felt guilty and stretched "We are going out, but a hoodie and sweats isn't really my go to, could we swing past my flat before we go?" Jess squealed and jumped up and down! "No need my dear, I have the perfect outfit! what size shoe are you?" Jess beamed, she was so beautiful, "I'm a size 6 and half, but please no heels! I can't do heels for long." Jess laughed and whisped out the room. I did my morning messages and catch up, checked my bank balance because if I was going out today I needed to budget. After a few minutes Jess walked in with a hanging rack filled with clothes and shoes. She looked like a cat with milk as she swiped through the array of clothes. "What are we thinking? Maybe a pretty dress? It's nice out today so a dress would be a definite yes, or maybe something with a bit more coverage, because I know...." she trailed off. She tried to be nice about it, but I'm sure she doesn't want to go out with my bruises on display. "Jess, I'm not really too bothered, if you have concealer we are good to go." Her mood immediately brightened again, I didn't want to dampen her day, I started to actually like this happy person who has been nothing but good to me. "Okay, okay! Uuuuhm what about the pink dress? Uhm, no no, this one! This is the one! Oh my goodness it's going to look amazing on you!" She held up a light blue tight fit maxi dress. It would definitely be something I would wear. She paired it with pumps that complimented the color of the dress perfectly. I ran through the shower and got dressed, Jess helped me cover the bruises on my neck and arms and she did my makeup and hair as well. She looked like she was in her happy place. "You look absolutely beautiful Hannah!" After the dress up session we walked down to the kitchen where the woman from yesterday morning was setting the table. Immediately last night in the kitchen with Roman sent my stomach into a knot. We sat down and Jess immediately started putting food on her plate, I followed suit and dished up too, the food smelled so good and my stomach was growling! While we were in conversation about life, fun activities, and what we want to do for the day Beau walked in. Jess almost ran him over as she jumped into his arms. I continued eating so as to mind my own business and give them some privacy. That's when I saw Roman enter, and my poor heart skipped a beat, he is even more handsome in daylight! We immediately locked eyes and he gave me a smile that sent my nerves into overdrive. "Morning." His voice came out low. In that moment I was a mess. I just gawked at him and couldn't say anything. Beau walked towards the serving area and grabbed a plate and Roman poured himself some coffee, his presence had me all bothered. The men joined us at the table and to my surprise Roman came and sat right next to me, even though there were like 6 other seats he came and sat next to me, I had to brace myself and calm my nerves. What is this effect that he has over me? In my peripheral I saw his hands move around his plate and couldn't help but notice how beautiful they are, long fingers, manicured nails, and veins that could carry my blood places he was a specimen of a man. I leaned over the table slightly to get some syrup and Jess squealed so loudly I lost my footing and fell to the side. Roman's hands were around my waist in mere seconds as he broke my fall. My cheeks burned as realization kicked in, he looked me dead in the eye with a raised eyebrow. "I got you!" I quickly adjusted myself and the moment his hands let go I missed the contact. " I'm sorry, and thank you." I could hear the nerves in my voice when I spoke, I just hope he didn't notice. He smiled at me softly and continued buttering his toast. Jess and Beau were in loud conversation about something, but I was too preoccupied with what just happened. Beau spoke to Roman about business and Roman just sat there nonchalantly eating away. Jess gave me a weird smile as she looked my way, but I tried to just finish my meal. After breakfast I was exhausted, sitting next to Roman made me hyper aware of his presence and his movements, and to top it off his hands on my waist was the thing that sent me over the edge. My ears were probably bright red, I could feel them burning. We were about to leave when Beau announced that Roman has decided to join us for the morning because he has a meeting after noon close to where we are going. My heart started to race and I almost tripped on the small step outside the front door. What the heck is wrong with me today, I'm usually a clumsy person but clumsy Hannah with shot nerves were not a good combination. I stood on the front steps clutching my wallet in my hands feeling very out of place. I didn't know what I was feeling, but one thing I did know was that somewhere deep down my heart was jumping up and down at the news of Roman joining us. I realized that I was kind of attracted to this man, and dare I say very interested in him. Maybe a tall handsome man is just what the doctor ordered, just then Jess dragged me out of my daydream and in her excitement about Roman joining us she pulled me to the side and whispered asking if its okay that I ride with Roman because she has something she would like to discuss with Beau. Well, how do you say no to that? Its not like I can just throw a tantrum and say no I want to ride with them. Jess gave me a gentle hug and a brilliant smile as she seductively said: "Enjoy the ride!" I realized then she was up to something, and it involved Roman and myself. Jess and Beau got in a red Mustang and sped off leaving me standing awkwardly on the steps, I stood there hands clutched looking up towards the sky. I closed my eyes as the sun was warming me up, I could feel the tingling burn as the rays hit my skin, somehow that moment calmed my nerves and for a split second I thought about going back in and getting back into bed. Suddenly a low rumble jerked me out of my sunbathing moment and a massive black SUV pulled up to the stairway and the window rolled down. There he was, one hand on the wheel peeking at me with a devilishly handsome smile over his sunglasses. "Get in babe." Butterflies erupted in my stomach and in that moment I think I fell for this man.