Page 10 of Adore Me
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I awoke to bright lights and Vincent next to me. He had his arm draped around my waist. As much as I wanted to stay, I knew that I had to leave before he woke up. I peeled off his arm and walked quietly towards the door. He didn't wake up and I walked to my own room.
For the next two nights I would sneak into his room and cuddle with him. I didn't want him to know what I was doing, so I never left a trace.
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On Monday, it was time for me to go back to work. I put on a Chanel suit that was peach and a pair of black pumps; I feel good in them. With my makeup and hair flawlessly done, I emerged from my room and came across a package. I opened the box but read the note first.
I hope you have as beautiful day as you are beautiful. Love Vincent.
I pulled the lid off and seen a spa kit. Bath salts and scrubs, loofahs and nail polish. At the bottom of the box was a gift certificate to get a massage. Why does he do this to me? I am trying to prove to myself that we should be broken up but every minute that passes I am reminded of how much I do care for him and crave him. It’s become a sick obsession. I have to stop myself from going into the great room when he is with his family members. All I want to do is just rape him.
Soon. Hopefully soon.
"Hey, Savannah!" Leo yelled from the great room. "Next time you try to sneak out, take off your high heels."
I peered into the room and my eyes floated and met Ronnie. When did they stop being mad at each other? "Ronnie. What are you...”? I couldn't ask what he is doing here because that is not my place.
It was a surprise to see him here and looking like his old self. "We reconciled. Have a good day at work," he smiled at me and I wanted to kill him and hug him at the same time.
"Thanks," I started for the door and heard them laughing. I ran back into the room and gave all of them the death stare. "What?" I demanded.
"Nothing, love. See you later tonight," Johnny said with a big smile on his face.
"You guys are weird."
My phone started to ring as I walked through the foyer. "Savannah Cavanaugh."
"Hi, my name is Alphonse Stuart. I wanted you to list a new complex that I have built in the village. All of the apartments are to be listed." The man on the other end of the phone had a deep voice and sounded rather young.
I felt so giddy and excited I wanted to scream! "That sounds great. Something that I would be very interested in. One question, Mr. Stuart, how did you receive my number?" I looked at the phone and noticed that it was my business phone.
"Sammy Krosilo gave it to me. He is a lawyer that is a part of my building crew."
I walked back into the great room and glared at Sammy.Make sure you thank him."Okay, that sounds good. He is a very nice man. When would you want to meet?" I tried to keep my voice as level as possible but all I wanted to do was scream and jump for joy.
"Today work for you. The building is almost complete, and I am wanting to get those thirty apartments listed."
I almost spit out my coffee. "I just want to make sure that I heard you right. Thirty?"
I heard him chuckle and then flick a lighter. "Yes. I am also very generous with the commission. You will be getting thirty five percent of each unit. I will see you for lunch at Johnny's Bistro at one." He hung up then.
I stared at my phone and decided what I should do. Thirty five percent of thirty units? Holy fuck!
"Sammy! You didn't!" I ran at him as he stood up and jumped into a hug. Sammy is such a big guy and it was easy for him to support my jump onto him. I felt the eyes if everyone in the room on me... Especially Vincent. "Thank you!"
"No problem. Alphonse is a nice man."
"Thanks. I owe you a solid!" I jumped out of the hug and walked out of the room. Vincent's arm was hanging off the chair and I ran into it on my way out. "Um, I am sorry," I whispered and ran out the door before I could make a bigger ass out of myself.
All of the guys were in a fit of laughter. They were still laughing loud enough so by the time I made it out the door and into the driveway, I knew what they were laughing at. Vincent gave me my car back. So many emotions floated through me. I wanted to take it because it is a beautiful and new car, but I also wanted to throw the keys at his head. I deserved this car, fuck that. It’s mine.
I climbed into it and inhaled the new leather smell. To my right there was a dozen roses and a note.
See you at seven sharp. Wear the dress in your closet. Love, Vincent.
Say what? What dress? I really wanted to run back into the house and throw myself at Vincent, but I stopped myself as I breathed the smell of white roses. White for purity. He was trying to wipe our pasts clean.
