The Enemy

Gone

Elise

Five months has passed since the last time we saw each other. Today is our two year's anniversary and I know that now is going to be really over.

I'm on the plane sitting alone, last time I was him, inside this same plane.

It reminded me we never really new each others. Perhaps it was only attraction what I thought it was love, but I would know soon enough.

My mother was waiting for me in the airport, I could see her far away. I got out to looked at a different woman, she has changed, she look prettier and happier.

"Mother" I said to her distantly, we broke the bond we never had.

I accepted her pregnancy but could never know if I would forgive her for this.

"Honey, you have loose weight"

"Yes, I'm glad to hear that"

The drive was long enough for me to wanted to go back. I didn't know if I could ever face him again, as far as I know he is with her and I'm here alone.

As I walked inside the home,everything look the same, but something is missing, it doesn't feel the same being here without him.

"Honey, are you okay?"

"Yes, mother it' was a long journey, I need to rest"

I said smiling at her

"Okay, I will leave you, see you at 7:00 pm for dinner"

I knew what that means, he was going to be there, what a nightmare, but my heart was aching for him.

My mother left the house, while I decided to take a good nap before dinner.

Her driver was already waiting for me to take me over her house.

"Mrs. Elise, follow me, they are waiting for you by the pool" the maid said

"By the pool" I asked confused

My mother looking elegant as always with a light blue dress, standing next to my stepfather who was talking with an unknown gentleman. A very handsome one, perfect figure from what I can see from his black suit.

"Mr. Jacob, mother" I smiled at him, it was so weird calling him by the name of the only person who own my heart.

"Nice to have you back, let me introduce you to one of our business partners, Mr. Miller"

I looked at him and for a second was hypnotized with his smile. He was a combination a sweet temptation.

"Hello, Mr. Miller nice to meet you"

I was nervous and didn't even know why.

"Honey, perhaps you could show Mr. Miller the city, is his first time in Rockville"

"I'm sure Mr. Miller would like to do that with someone he knows" I looked at him, trying not to be too obvious, but he was already staring at me. Fortunately, the maid came with a few glasses of wine which was perfect for the hotness my body was producing. Jacob have wake up on my feelings I didn't even think I could feel.

"Father, mother"

His voice, the only voice that can make my heart race. I dared not to look, my heart was beating so fast that I couldn't even move.

"Jacob, I'm glad you are here, come over"

My mother said, while my heart was stopping with every step he made.

I had my eyes staring at the glass of wine on my hand, I got enough strength to looked at his face. What a disappointment it was for me to see her by his side. She was more beautiful than I remembered, with a black strapless dress, which could show enough to let any man wanting more. I know that because after all I dressed like that one I want to get some attention, for god sake I'm doing the same while I looked at my black jumpsuit, with a opening in front enough to keep you wondering. We chocked looks for a moment before he continued walking ignoring that I was there.

" Mr. Jones, Mrs. Jones, you look fabulous than the last time we saw each other" She spoke to my mother like they have been around a lot.

I look at my mother and for her expression, I knew she was nervous already. Perhaps because she knew that I would no dare to come if I knew he was with her.

"Elise, what a wonderful surprise, we didn't know you were coming"

Her voice so sarcastic and sweet at the same time, of course he likes her, she is a version of him.

"Stefanie, nice to see you too" I smiled ignoring how unhappy I was.

"Jacob" I nodded

"Elise" he said

Only words between us so distant and so close. Everything was quiet for a second until Mr.Miller broke the silent.

"Well Elise if you don't mind I will love to take your mother offer"

"Hmm.. oh of course anytime"

I said smiling glad for being saved

"Perhaps we should exchange numbers and get to know each other a little better" he said while taking my hand and walking me by the huge pool in my mother backyard.

Jacob

Today, I had so much going on at work, then my father expecting me in his house for who knows what. I wasn't expecting her there, not after what happened.

Stefanie was with me and it broke my heart to know she has to endure her one more time. Unfortunately, she left and I only had her to look after me. I was broken inside with her departure she abandoned everything so fast, without saying goodbye or giving me a chance to fix things.

One more time, I have to see her with such a disappointing eyes, from brightness to darkness in seconds. I was no expecting for her to know Mr. Miller. I can't not deny how Angry I'm feeling.

"I don't know you guys, but I'm feeling hungry and little Steve too" Lazy said which I was glad. I could not stand anymore seeing them talking and not knowing what.

"Yes, I'm hungry too" I said taking a zip of my wine while looking at her.

"Elise, maybe we should have dinner already" Lazy said, and we all followed her.

He took a sit next to her, I was burning inside, at one point I wanted to take her by her hand and leave, but I couldn't do that.

"So, Elise how was your vacation" Stefanie said and I looked at her. She knew it wasn't a vacation she was running from me.

" Good enough for wanting to go back" She smiled feeling uncomfortable

"Where do you went" He asked, again him why is he even here.

"I was in Morocco, I always wanted to go"

"Really, did you like it" he asked again while I had to soften my tie for the hotness my body was producing.

"Yes, it was fantastic"

"Perhaps, next time we can go together, I have a house there, it has been there for years but we don't really go often"

For god sake this man, what it is his problem, can he show a little respect I'm here. Well not exactly that I can speak and say anything when I came with another woman.

"Perhaps" she smiled and I had to do something to stop this nonsense.

"Father did you decided what we are going to do about the new deal with the Joanas"

"Of course, that is why Mr.Miller is here, he will be in charge from now on of that"

I wasn't thinking clearly when I asked my father about this, but now that he said that I feel overwhelmed not knowing what it's going in my own company. I have to recognize that my mind is not where is supposed to be and now that she is back, I'm not even sure if it's so good to have her here.

"Right, tomorrow we talk about that" I answered

"I have good news, since baby Steve is arriving soon and everything has been so hard for us lately. I have plan a mini vacation not far away from from here, is a cabin, own by some friends and they were kind enough to lend it to us for a few days. Mr. Miller you are welcome to come, we have enough rooms"

I was almost happy with the idea but then she had to invite him. It's selfish of me to not wanting her with someone else, when I have someone with me. Maybe it is, but I don't care she will always be mine.

"Thank you Mrs. Johnson if Elise go I will be glad to be there" She blushed with her words

Blushing with him things she did with me if she forgetting about is that easy.

Finally, dinner was I could not stand another moment with her and him in the same roof.

"Thank you for inviting me, dinner at the hotel is not the same as a warm and cozy home made dinner. I have a meeting very early tomorrow, I need to go now. Mr. Johnson, Mrs. Johnson" he said saying goodbye to us as well. While whispering something to her on the ear and living.

"Mother, I have to go too"

"Okay, honey the driver can take you"

She went outside and I needed to talk her

"I'm going to the bathroom" it was the only excuse I could give at the moment. Looking at Stefanie face she was not liking what was happening hut either she could say anything.

"Elíse wait" I said to her, keeping her from getting in the car.

"Yes" she answered confused

"We need to talk, maybe we can meet somewhere else"

"No we don't" She look at me with anger, no pain it was anger this time, maybe I lose her a long time ago.

She left, and I stood there looking at the car go.