CHANELLE
723 Words
I had no idea why I was crying; I’d seen Jay’s face all over TV and plastered throughout magazines, but seeing him face to face like that brought on a wave of emotions that I just wasn’t ready for. I knew I'd have to run into him sometime; it was a small world and the circle’s we both ran in were even smaller. As much as I wanted to, I couldn’t hide in my office all night. Taking in a deep breath, I dropped some eye drops into my eyes and made my way over to the dressing room where Vera already had my second outfit already laid out.
After having my make re-done, Vera helped me into my dress which was a plain white mini silk slip with a criss crossed back. Since the dress was so plain, I accessorized with a sheer white floor length duster that was adorned with mini pearls and a pair of Rene Caovilla pearl strappy heels. I took one last glance at the mirror before hugging Vera and heading back into the main room.
I greeted my guests with handshakes and hugs as I made my way around the room. Right away I spotted Jay still seated at the bar with Asia, and we locked eyes once more before he stood up and walked out the door. After making sure I’d said hello to everyone, I made my way over to the bar. “I’m so sorry Elle...” Asia said as I sat down beside her. “I swear I didn’t know...”
I shrugged my shoulders, “It was bound to happen... I’m sorry for yelling at you...”
She wrapped me in a tight hug before turning to the bartender,” two please...”
“Keep em coming...” I added.
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I awoke the next morning or should I say day since it was going on 1pm, with a major hangover. I was so wasted last night, I don’t even remember how I got home... I just hoped I didn’t make a fool of myself. Grabbing my phone off the nightstand, I immediately opened the i********: app and saw that I was tagged in a bunch of photos from last night. I scrolled down, liking each and every photo before closing the app. I took a deep breath; so far so good.
My stomach growled loudly and I switched open my GrubHub app to order in some Chinese food. After being given a half hour delivery time, I decided to head into the shower to wash off last night. I turned the water hot and let it hit my back for as long as I could withstand it before lowering the temp and washing my body with soap. Just as I was finished drying myself off with a towel, I heard the doorbell ring. “Coming!” I yelled out before grabbing my fluffy PINK robe and slipping my feet into my Ugg house slippers. After scrambling to find some singles to tip the delivery guy, I hurriedly unlocked the door without even looking through the peephole.
Consider my surprise when I became face to face with Jay instead of a Chinese man. I quickly tried to close the door but he was both faster and stronger. Bursting through the door, he side swept me and waltz in like he freaking owned the place. I swung around to face him with my hand on my hip, prepared to tell him off.
“Don’t you want your food?” He smirked, holding up a plastic bag.
I snatched the bag angrily from his hands and set it down on my island counter before folding my arms across my chest and glaring him up and down. Even though I was still so very angry and hurt by him, I was having a little trouble keeping my composure in front of him. He looked so damn handsome with his smooth chocolate skin, pearly white teeth, and waves so deep I got dizzy. “What do you want?” I demanded.
“What are you doing here?” He asked.
“What?” I asked, perplexed. “I LIVE HERE!”
“I mean... how long have you been in Baltimore?”
“Why?” I asked through gritted teeth.
“I just wanna know...”
“What do you think, I’m following you or some s**t?”
“That’s not what I said...”
“So, what is it then?”
“I just- I wanna know how long you been so close by...”
“Wouldn’t have made any difference...”
He let out a sigh, “Elle... can we just sit and talk... please?”
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