Leslie
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“How do I look?” he asks nervously for the umpteenth time. I can't help but laugh at him as I straighten his tie.
Today is my mother's birthday and she invited both Jake and I. It's the first time he'll be officially meeting my parents. He's been a nervous reck and I've been enjoying every second of it.
He wraps his hands around my waist and pulls me close to him. He fakes a scowl. “Should I be concerned that you are enjoying my misery a little too much.”
I giggle. “You look cute when you're nervous. But you have no reason to be. My mom loves you and I'm sure my dad will too.”
He groans and I can't help but laugh at him again. Right then the front door to my parents house opens.
“Jake, it's so wonderful to see you.” my mom says. I roll my eyes before peeking at Jake to make sure he didn't see it. He has a thing about me rolling my eyes.
“I'm here to mom.” I remind her. she waves me away and hugs Jake.
“Right now I'm more concerned with my future son in law.”
“Mom!” I chide and Jake laughs. I guess it's his turn to enjoy my misery.
“Nora, let the young man go so they can come inside.” my dad joins us.
I hug him in greeting before we finally enter the house. My mother wanted an intimate dinner for her birthday so it's just the four of us. We all sit at the dinning room enjoying some of mother's favourite meals.
“Jake, tell us more about yourself.” my father breaks the silence.
Jake chokes on his wine and starts coughing. I rub my hand on his back as he gathers himself. Everyone at the table laughs at his reaction.
“You don't have to be nerves.” my father tells him
He gives my father a shippish smile. “There is nothing much to tell. You know about my work. I'm an only child. My mom died when I was ten and I never knew my dad.” he shifts uncomfortably on his chair.
I cover the hand on his thigh with mine under the table. He twist his palm so it's facing up, threading our fingers together, and he slowly exhales. Right away I feel him relax.
My mom sniffs. “That's just so sad. So who took care of you growing up?”
Jake shrugs. “Mostly myself. I lived in foster homes for a while. It wasn't the most pleasant of places. Later on I figured living in the streets would be better.”
I hope they don't push him further. I know he doesn't like talking about his past. It's one of the reasons I haven't pushed about the man in the hospital with him. I know he's hiding something. I hope one day we can actually have that conversation.
My mom covers his mouth is shock. “You poor child. That must've been so difficult. I'm so sorry.”
He smiles. “It's all in the past.”
My father is quiet, just listening with an unreadable expression on his face as he studies Jake. Finally he opens his mouth to speak. “A past that has shaped you into the man you are. You have achieved so much and come so far. You must be proud of yourself.” I hear a note of pride in my father's voice.
Jake smiles, his cheeks turning scarlet. “Thank you sir, but I didn't do it alone. Liam is a huge part of our success.”
My father nods his head. They stare at each other for a while. As if having some kind of male conversation that I'm not privy too. Finally my father smacks his hands on his knees. “Time for presents.”
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“Is that you?” Jake moves closer to study the picture on my dressing table. He wanted to see my bedroom so we came upstairs after dinner.
I reach for the picture so I can hide it but he's faster than me. I groan, burying my face on his chest to hide my shame. I feel the rumble of his laugh as he stares at the picture. My emo look wasn't one of my proudest phases, but my mom insists on putting the picture up no matter how embarrassing it is.
“You look adorable.” he smirks teasingly.
I punch him playfully on his shoulder. “Don't tease.” I pout.
He wraps his arm around me and falls back on the bed with me. I let out a startled shout not expecting the move.
“A little teasing never hurt anyone.” He winks at me.
I brush the hair out of my face as I sit up looking around the room. Nostalgia hits me out of no where. Seems like a life time ago I was just a teenager. Jake sits up and nudges me with his shoulder.
“Did you ever bring boys over?” he asks.
I shrug. “A couple,” I tease him knowing his possessive nature won't like that. He growls and bites my shoulder. I laugh as I try to push him off me.
“I thought you said teasing never hurt anyone.” I emitate his voice.
He pushes me flat on the bed, supporting himself on his elbows on top of me. “I don't sound like that.” he scowls.
I smile up at him brushing the hair on his forehead. “You actually do.” I sigh when I see his brooding face. “No boy has ever been in my room. You're my first.” I try to pull his face down for a kiss.
“No, non of that. Your father expects me to behave like a gentleman with you.” he gets off me and stands beside the bed with his hands on his hips.
I flutter my eyes and smile innocently. “It's just a kiss.”
He stares at me conflicted. Then he shakes his head. “You're trying to seduce me. I'm not falling into your trap. Com'n, let's go back downstairs.” he stretches his hand to help me up. I sigh and give him my hand.
When we reach downstairs, we hear music playing. My parents are still in the kitchen. They've stopped cleaning the dishes and are dancing together. Both of them with huge smiles on their faces as they stare into each others eyes. I lean my head on Jake's shoulder as we watch them. He kisses my forehead.
“I've never seen a couple so in love.”
“Yeah, they're pretty amazing together.” I wrap my arms around his waist. We both stay silent as we watch them. I've always envied my parents relationship. I hoped that someday I could find my someone. Maybe I already have.
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It's been a whole two weeks since I last saw Jake. He was out of town on business. Even though we talked every day, I still missed him like crazy. It's barely been two months and already I'm addicted to him.
I have a meeting with him today and I came prepared for payback. I did promise him he won't see it coming when he edged me to death before he gave me the fucking of a life time.
Today I thought I'd return the favour. I enter his office wearing a long coat so no one sees what I have underneath.
He smiles when he sees me walk in but that changes when I take off the coat. His eyes turn fierce and hungry.
I'm dressed in a mini skirt so short if I where to bend over, he'd see my panties. The shirt I have on fits like a second skin. The buttons are half way opened leaving half my breasts exposed.
“Good morning, Mr. Anderson.”
“Ms. Dupont! What the fuck are you wearing?” he growls.
I roll my eyes at him. He pierces me with his intense gaze that promises retaliation. I bite my red lips and take a seat on the chair opposite his desk.
“What I'm wearing isn't your concern. Can we proceed with the meeting please?” I put on my most professional face as I start updating him on my progress.
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