?DARK DESIRE?

DARK DESIRE🌹

Episode 5

The offer Damon gave me was tempting..he just gave me on a platter of gold..my one chance of making Damon mine...

“Say something..please say something..Damon

I was still speechless staring at him...what if i said yes..and accepted the offer would it work??.,I asked myself

“Look Damon ..I won’t lie this time..I like you but I can’t do that I Ashley..never in a thousand years will I hurt my friends not to speak of my best friend ..and I can’t risk it not knowing if it would work well..

“So what’s your take...Damon said

“Am sorry but I can’t make that happen..am hurting someone ..am hurting Ashley...I’ll get over you so don’t worry much..I think it’s time for you to leave ...

“Ashley if you let....

“Pls leave pls...I said as I slammed the door at Damon face..

I didn’t regret what I did..it was for the greater good..I like Damon but I can’t risky myself long strong friendship..I layed on my bed thinking of Damon proposal...”I HOPE I WONT REGRET MY DECISION..I REALLY HOPE I DONT HATE MY SELF FOR THIS DECISION I AM MAKING..I said to my self ...

I slowly closed my eyes and soon I dozed off.

?THE NEXT DAY?

The cold chilly weather woke me...The streets of New York were back to life..the morning birds ? chirp around my window as I felt the cold morning breeze..

I woke up feeling a bit better..I couldn’t quite say have really gotten over Damon..last night was a nightmare.the tempting over Damon approached me with was still on my mind...I decided to get a cup of tea and watch the street of New York...I was soaking in the fresh breeze and the observing the street of New York when I got a call from Becky....

??????????????

?:Hey Phoebe Good morning..I really hope I didn’t wake you...

?:oh no ..I was already up just sipping a cup of tea

?:Ok then..so guess what?...

?:Becky it’s 7am..I haven’t gathered enough strength for that..

?:arghhhh..you’re spoiling to fun..well Damon and Ashley won’t be having their wedding next week ..it has been reshuffled..

?:reshuffled???...so when is the wedding gonna take place...

?:this Saturday..Becky said

?:wait wait wait hold up..Saturday!!!!!??

?:yes..what ???..you sound like you did something wrong...

?:oh no.,so what’s the plan ..

?:well Ashley wants us to join her in shopping tomorrow and we are her bridesmaids remember??.

?:oh yeah true..Alright I’ll do my best to show up..

?:kk bye..

We hunged up..I began have doubts..perhaps my decision wasn’t the best..hearing the news about Ashley’s wedding made me have doubts of the decision I made..perhaps yesterday was Damon’s way of shooting his last shot...did I blew away by only chance of being with Damon??..

I sipped my tea as I wallowed in my thoughts...letting Damon go wouldn’t be easy but I decided to take a step down..Soon time was fast spent..I wallowed in my thoughts and wasn’t time conscious..

I rushed to the shower ?..had a quick bath ?..I picked out my outfit ,got dressed and did a regular nice pony tail..soon I was ready for the day..I rushed out of my apartment to grab a quick taxi down to the coffee shop...

Derrick and Marcel had already opened up and started business..I paid the taxi driver to join them with work ...

“Am so so so sorry guys..got caught up in traffic...I said

“It’s fine..Derrick and I handle few things when you didn’t show up ..Marcel said

“Ohk that’s perfect..

“So did you two make up for yesterday drama...Marcel said..

“Uhh I don’t understand you...

“I mean that hot guy that was here yesterday..did you guys makeup ..

“Oh you mean Damon ..we aren’t dating so we don’t need any makeup..

“Hnmm I see ...

“Yeah you should..and by the way where is Derrick...I said

“Am right here..Derrick said as he walked out of the storage room with some boxes..

“Oh there you are..what are those??...i asked

“Oh nothing..just some broken espresso tamper..

“Argh..I have been trying to get that out..thanks Derrick..

“Yeah anytime..can I have a sec with you..Derrick said

“Yeah sure..

“Uhh just wondering if you’re free tonight..

I smiled..

“Derrick you kinda need to stop this outing..you making us look like a couple..I said laughing ?

“That’s my goal...that’s what I would want...Derrick said smiling

My heart skipped for a moment..Was my mind playing tricks on me or what..Did he just say he wants us to be couple???...

I chuckled...

“That’s a strong word..My friends might need my help tonight ..Ashley’s wedding has been reshuffled...I said

“Woah!!!!...what happened did Damon bail on Ashley..Derrick asked

“Oh no..I don’t really know why but I guess it should be something important...

“Ohh well..if you aren’t needed can we still have the date...

“Hold up date???....i said ?

“Yes a date..don’t get this the wrong way..I just wanna have fun and when a guy and a girl hangout isn’t it called a date ??..Derrick said teasing me.

We laughed ???

“Well I should get back to work now so I don’t get fired ??..Derrick said teasing me

I laughed ..

Things between I and Derrick were moving so fast..I watched him as he attended to the customers..he always smiled at the customers..his smiles were so delightful..his smile could make one who is going through a lot cheer up..I kept staring at him smiling and didn’t even notice when Marcel walked up behind me..

“Interesting..I see some people are in love..Marcel said

“OMG Marcel you scared me...

“For the last time Phoebe its queen jay..the baddest of them all..please enough with the Marcel??

“Well..queen jay..you almost gave me an heart attack..and why do you sneak up on people ..is that what you’re good at..and don’t tell me you have been listening to our conversation..

He chuckled..

“Well am sorry..i will be honest with you..I listened to your conversation I listen to it all..damn you guys really make a good couple..I don’t even notice it until today...?

“Susshhh?...Derrick might hear you..let’s go somewhere else..I said as I dragged Marcel to the storage room..

“Why are we here..Marcel said whispering

“You can drop the whispering..we aren’t criminals ??..I said

“Oh yeah my bad..so why are we here.

“I need to ask you for your advice..I know you don’t really my personal life but I need someone opinion and you are queer I kinda thought you should have some advice for me no offense...

“Yeah none taken..so what do you want advice with..

“Uh..ok i have some relationship problem..I kinda like Damon..the guy you saw me with yesterday..

“Hold up isn’t that your friends boyfriend or husband to be ..whatever..

“Yes..he his Ashley’s boyfriend..but I like him I decided to let him go so I won’t hurt Ashley..

“Wow that’s really a big problem..

“Yeah and now I think Derrick kinda like me..we just met last week ..

“Yeah I know of that he sure does like you..

“So what do I do..do I pick one and how do I get over Damon...

“Listen girl..about Damon if it’s meant to be it will be don’t beat your self up..let’s your heart lead the way..and about Derrick ..Derrick his a sweet guy..I only got to know him yesterday and I could tell you 10 things sweet about him..He could be your only way of getting over Damon..Marcel said

“I think you’re kinda right..I really hope you’re right..

“I could give you other advice I only gave you that cause you seem more like a lover girl...

“Hey..am not..

“Really..if I had told you to f**k Damon and give Derrick a sweet romance would you do that...

“Jesus Christ you’re such a weirdo..

“I knew it..lover girl it is...Marcel said as he left the storage room..

“I am not!!..i shouted as he left...

Marcel might be right on this..Derrick might be my only distraction to get over Damon ..

I left the storage room to get back to work..everything was going well..the customers were satisfied and we had fun satisfying them..soon Ashley Becky and Damon walked in...

“Woah!!!...the pretty guy is here again...Marcel whispered in my ears..

I checked to see if Marcel was right..Damon was standing at a table next to the door..staring at me ..I felt my heart skip ..he kept staring at me with a stern face...I got out of the counter to attend to Ashley..

“Hey guys ..I wasn’t expecting you here..I said to Ashley as I have her a hug..

“Sorry we didn’t inform you..we are going shopping for the bridesmaids clothe so we need you to come with us..Ashley said

“Now?...

“Yes..now..we need to leave quick so we don’t get back home late..this is New York

“I really hope we don’t get back late..I kinda have plans with Derrick

Damon immediately stared at Derrick with a cold face who wasn’t paying attention to us ..Derrick was attending to the customers

“Hmmm?..I see someone got a date..Ashley said teasing me

“Oh stop it..We just wanna have Fun..

“At night???...Becky said

“Let’s hurst leave shall we??...

“Yeah sure...let’s go..Damon will you be coming along..Ashley said

“Oh no..I have something to take care of..Damon said

“Alright ..let’s go girls..Ashley said..

We walked out of the shop and hopped in into Ashley car..Damon stared at me one last time before leaving the shop..I couldn’t be tempted again ..I decided not to be swayed..Ashley started the car and soon we were on the road..

“Am just so thrilled..I can’t wait for next tomorrow..Ashley.

“Hold up..your wedding is next tomorrow..i said

“Yes..I told you this morning it will take place on Saturday which is next tomorrow..Becky said

“Wow..I thought Saturday was still a bit far..I thought today is Monday..I said laughing

Ashley and Becky laughed

“Well girl..you must be thinking too much lately then..Ashley said teasing me.

“I guess so..I said laughing

“You don’t need to worry much Ashley we are gonna be the perfect bridesmaid for you..Becky said

“Awnn..thanks Becky..I really appreciate you guys support..Ashley said

“Anytime...

Soon we were at the shopping hall..we parked at the parking lot..Ashley was so thrilled to go in..we walked in and went to a special reserved area for wedding ..

“Good day ma’am..please I need the VIP section for the wedding clothes..Ashley said to the receptionist

“Ashley are you crazy..the vip section are like millions ..I know you’re rich but can you afford it..i said whispering into Ashley ears

“True..I can’t afford it but Damon can..Ashley said with a naughty smile

I understood that smile..Ashley was up to something

“Ashley??what have you done?..I whispered in her ear

“Nothing much just stole Damon credit card for shopping ?..Ashley said giggling ?

“Dam girl..you are smart.Becky said

“I know right..Ashley said laughing

Our moment was soon interrupted when the receptionist called our attention

“We are here ma’am this is the vip section..the receptionist said

“Wow..let’s get started ..Ashley said rubbing her hands manically

The dresses at the vip section were so special ..the wedding dress were lovely and shining some were real diamonds..the bridesmaids dresses were so cute with roses on it..I fell in love with them all

We began shopping for the dresses..Becky and I picked the best outfit for us bridesmaids..we also picked some beautiful heels ?..we were done shopping our braids maid dress we decided to go check up on Ashley

“Hey girl..picked the perfect wedding gown yet?...i asked

“No?...it’s so annoying..I need your help guys..Ashley said

“Alright we will help..Becky said as she started searching for gowns..

It took a while for us to find the prefect gown...we kept searching and trying it in Ashley but it wasn’t the best...it was either so tight or It was too flashy...but fortunately we found the perfect fit..the perfect wedding gown ..it looked so gorgeous on Ashley..she looked flawless in it..

“Now we’re talking...Becky said

We were still admiring the wedding dress on Ashley when I soon got interrupted by my phone alarm...we had spent so much time at the shopping hall and didn’t even know when time went by

“Oh crap..I gotta go now..it’s 7pm..I said

“Omg I don’t even notice it...go off now I’ll pay for the clothes...Ashley said

I rushed outside the hall to grab a taxi...I called Derrick to let him know I’ll be with him soon..fortunately for me it wasn’t too late..I got a taxi ..the street of New York was in traffic..I waited patiently ..time was not by my side ..soon it was 8pm..the traffic was a bit slow but I was closer to the coffee shop..

After some excruciating ? hours of waiting ..I was finally at the coffee shop..it was already 8:30pm..

Derrick was sitting outside the coffee ☕️ shop..waiting for my arrival..I slowly walked up to him and sat next to him..

“Hey...I said

“Hi..you’re late..he said smiling

“Am sorry..I didn’t Expect to be late..

“Oh it’s fine..

“How long have you been waiting..

“You really wanna know?...

“Yes I do...

“Uh about 4 hours..

“Am so sorry for keeping you waiting Derrick I didn’t mean to

“It’s cool Phoebe..

“So can we still go on the date...I said

“Truthfully no..

“Why??...are you mad??..

“No no no no..we are late for our dinner..our reservation was meant to be 8pm..

“Oh crap .. am so sorry..

“Yeah but we could still go somewhere if you’re down for it...he said

“Yeah yeah sure..let me make it up to you..

We walked down the streets together for a while..Derrick held my hands as we walked down the street..we finally got to our destination..

“The park???...i said

“Yes ..this is the only place I could think of..plus on the bright side we have it all to our self..he said smiling

“Well ok..let’s have our sit..I said

Derrick and I sat on the park bench to chat..

“The stars are beautiful..Derrick said

“I know right..they look like tiny diamonds..I said smiling..

“You know Phoebe..this is the place I had my first sex..Derrick said laughing

I laughed

“No way..you had your first s*x here???..in a park???

“Yeah I sure did..I know it’s kinda embarrassing

“Not really..I had mine at a church toilet..

Derrick laughed ??

“Are you serious...

“Yes..now you see yours is less embarrassing

“I guess so..

We laughed

“So Phoebe have you gotten over Damon??...any progress..Derrick said

“For real Derrick I won’t really say I have made progress but I am trying..

“Really..

“Yes..I am

“What if I asked you out now..would you say yes or no..

I chuckled..

“You don’t really mean.....wait you’re serious??..i said looking at Derrick face with shock

“Yes I am..so would you say yes or no..

“Derrick..am still trying to get over Damon..I don’t really have feelings for you..I don’t feel any spark between us..

“It’s alright..I won’t bring it up anymore..he said as he looked up the clouds...

“Derrick ??..

“Let’s go..it’s getting late..you need to be home..he said as he stood up..

“Derrick please tell me you understand..tell me you’re not mad at me...

“I can’t be mad at you Phoebe..I can never hate or get mad at you...I understand you

“Thanks Derrick...I said as I hugged up...

Derrick walked me back to the bus stop to grab a taxi for me...he waved at me with a smiles as the taxi drove off...I couldn’t tell for sure if he was faking the smile or not...but I could predict he wasn’t happy..he was hiding his sadness under his smiles...I smiled at him as the taxi drove off...

Soon I was at the apartment...What a day..I layed on my bed remembering what happened in the park...I honestly haven’t gotten over Damon...I haven’t gotten over his cute eyes ..his perfect smile..his funny jokes with his deep masculine voice...perhaps Marcel was right...Derrick might be the only distraction I have to get over Damon...but the only problem is I haven’t felt anything towards Derrick...”I hope I didn’t blow things up...I said to my self...I slowly closed my eyes and dozed off

?THE WEDDING DAY?

Today’s the day Damon and Ashley gets married...today is the day I see the guy I have a crush on get married to my friend..today is my nightmare...

“Aren’t you just so excited for Ashley...Becky said as she shook me

“I am too...I can’t wait to see Ashley...

Becky and I had to sleep over at Ashley place for the wedding...I had invited Derrick and Marcel..Derrick was cool with me after the way I turned him down...I thought he would quit or avoid me for a while..but he showed up the next day and was nice to me...Marcel and Derrick honored the invitation by showing up at the wedding...Becky and I were at Ashley’s apartment waiting for her to show up...we wore our bridesmaids dress and it look good on us...we had our hair done and makeup..soon Ashley walked in...

“Hey girls how does the bride look...she said as she turned around...

Ashley looked stunning...the gown looked flawless on her as we expected...Ashley went so far to loose some weight for her wedding...she wanted everything perfect...

“OMG!!!!!!!...you look so hot ...I don’t think I have seen any bride looking hot in a wedding dress...Becky said

“I know right...I said

“Awnn that’s guys...should we get going now??...Ashley said

“Yeah we should...we just got a call from the church...your husband to be is already there...Becky said smiling..

“Oh my God???..am getting nervous..Ashley said

“Hey come on now..today is your happy day don’t spoil the fun in it..you better get your ass in the car right now..Becky said as she packed up..

We all entered the car..it was a limousine ..Ashley smiled throughout the journey holding my hands..soon we were at the chruch..

The chruch was so big with good interior decor...it makes sense since Ashley was a fashionista...we bridesmaids weren’t suppose to get out of the car until the bride was to walk down to the altar..but I couldn’t

“Uhm guys..I have to go to the ladies room..I said

“Why??..we aren’t suppose to get out of the car yet ...Becky said

“Do you want me to pee in this hot dress ??...I said

Ashley chuckled

“Alright fine you can go..try to cover your face..we mustn’t let people know we are already in the church..Ashley said

“Thanks sweetheart...I said as I rushed to the ladies room

I rushed quickly covering my face to go to the toilet..fortunately I wasn’t caught..I finished up in the ladies room and headed back to the car...I was about getting to the car when I bumped into someone...I looks up to apologize but shockingly it was Damon..

“Wish Phoebe you look good..and why are you covering your face while walking..Damon asked

I chuckled..

“Ashley made us do so...it’s kinda like her family tradition...

“Interesting I didn’t even know that..Damon said smiling

“Uh so...

“Phoebe I know you hate me..but are you really fine with me getting married to Ashley

“What do you mean..Ashley loves you..

“So do you..and I kinda do..

“Don’t you love Ashley..I said

“Frankly my feelings died for her long ago...

“Then why get married!!!...

“Her father made us do this..he clanks he wants to see his daughter get married before he dies...

“Wow..then cut It off..I said

“I want to and I wanna know you more..Damon said staring at me..

His greenish eyes were so dreamy and hot...

“Oh no Damon this is wrong...I can’t do this..this is messed up..you got yourself into this mess ...I said as I left ...

I hurried back into the car without anyone noticing...

“What took you so long...Where you taking a dump...Becky said

I laughed

“Oh no...just had a hard time fixing the dress ..

“Alright...guys am so happy...Ashley said as she smiled

If only she knows about Damon feelings...if only she knows about how I felt towards hun..part of me wanted the wedding not to take place...but that would be so messed up for Ashley...

Soon Ashley dad came to take the bride to the altar...The orchestra played as we walked in with the bride...the whole congregation stood up...there we hundreds of people smiling at Ashley...Derrick and Marcel where also there...Ashley was so excited...she smiled as she walked down to the altar with her dad..we finally got to the altar..the music stopped and everyone sat down...the reverend father proceeded the wedding...Damon and Ashley took their vows and promise...it was like torture to me...I still liked Damon but I had to let go finally...

“Do you Ashley Peterson take Damon griffin as your husband...the reverend said

“Yes I do...Ashley said

“And do you Damon griffin take this beautiful Angel as your newly wedded wife...

Damon was silent...

“Do you Damon griffin take Ashley Peterson as your newly wedded wife...

Damon was still silent..,at this time it was getting weird and the congregation started murmuring...

“What going on Damon...just say yes and let’s go...Ashley said whispering in Damon ears

“That’s the problem Ashley ...I just can’t lie to you anymore...I can’t say yes..Damon said

“What do you mean Damon...just say yes we love each other we cherish our relationship just say yes...Ashley said with tears ? in her eyes ...

“Do you take Ashley as your newly wedded wife...the reverend father asked once again..

“NO I DON’T...am sorry Ashley...I am sorry..Damon said as he left the altar...

Ashley fell to the ground and burst into tears...the whole congregation wondered what was going on...there was murmuring all over the church ...

I watched Damon leave the church..what just happened..I thought to my self...Damon just broke Ashley..

But why now??...why on the altar...Did he do that because of me???