Chapter 81 81
Vanessa's POV
2 months later
"Are we really doing this?" I groaned, refusing to unbuckle my seatbelt.
"You need to get over him. I promise, this guy is hot!" Becca pulled me out of the car. "Now go sit your pretty ass over there and wait"
"Why am I the one waiting? Isn't it looking like I'm desperate?" I frowned
"Some men likes women who take the first step." She advised
"I'm not into all these things, for real. I just want to stay off men" I sighed
"Just 30 minutes with this guy. If you don't like him, I won't force you on any further date."
"Okay" I nodded.
Ever since Richard and I broke up, she's been begging me to go on dates and have fun and not bury myself in work. What she doesn't understand is that I am the one who deliberately wants to bury myself in work. I don't sulk for long.
It'll also interest you to know that Richard stopped trying to text or reach out to me after one week. I guess he understood that I really meant what I said. I was really done.
I heard he got more closer to Paula for a while then stopped all of a sudden. I also heard from Becca that Paula was pregnant for him before she ran away. Anyway, all these were hearsay and I just didn't believe any of them.
"Move already!" Becca said, pushing me. I almost snapped at her but decided to let it slide.
I entered into the eatery commanding every eyes to look at my direction. I glared at my best friend who was waving at me from outside.
Would it be possible to run away? Or should I just lock myself in a bathroom stall until it's 4pm?
"Here goes nothing" I sighed, making my way to a seat. By then, everyones eyes were now focused on their 'business'. As it should be.
I scanned the menu, still contemplating if its right to order first without whoever I'm going to be having lunch with or not.
"Vanessa Willow?" Said a masculine voice, making shivers run through my body
That voice.
I gently looked up to see a tall handsome man staring down at me.
"Yeah, that's me" I nodded at him, eyeing him up and down.
"Impressed with what you see?" He smirked, sitting down
"The outer part can be deceptive. I'd be impressed when I see what you're made of" I bit my lips, staring at him
"Naughty. I like that" He chuckled darkly, his gaze fixated on my lips. "I'm Jared by the way"
"Nice to meet you, Jared" I said, testing his name on my lips.
"I love the way you call my name" He leaned on, eyeing my body lustfully.
"Jared?" I teased, making my voice sound more sultry
"Fuck. You're a walking temptress, my lady" He chuckled, relaxing his back on his seat. "Placed an order yet?"
Just when I was about to give him an answer, someone caught my attention. We locked eyes for few minutes before I shifted my gaze back to Jared
"What were you saying?" I asked politely
"Spaced out?"
"I got distracted by people walking in. I really don't know why I sat here" I chuckled
"We could go to the booth, if you don't mind?" Jared offered
"Oh no, it's fine. I'm good now" I shook my head. I could feel his stares burning into my body. I didn't need to turn to know he was sitting by my left hand side.
"I'll placed the order then. Wait here okay?" Jared said, standing up and heading to the counter.
I peeked at Richard who's been staring at me for some minutes now, and also at his guest, from the corner of my eyes. He was nodding at whatever she was saying but his gaze was fixated on Jared.
Please don't do that right here.
Paula kept talking and constantly touching him with her stupid manicured nails. He didn't peel her hands off so I guess he was enjoying it.
What am I even getting worked up for? We are no longer together and I am on a date anyway.
"Okay. It'll be here in 10 mins" Jared said, taking his seat
"Huh?"
"The food" He raised an eyebrow at me.
"Oh! Yeah, the food" I nodded in realization
"Did you eat something before coming here. You got crumbs on your breast" Jared said, looking at my breast shamelessly. I mean, that's what happens when you wear a deep v-cut dress.
And damn those biscuit crumbs. I thought I cleaned it properly.
I looked down to check my breast but couldn't see anything.
"I can't see anything" I said
"It's there" He said, pointing at my breast.
"Help me then" I smiled, pushing forward my breast to him. More like, flashing my breast.
"Don't you dare!" Said an angry voice. In a swift moment, Richard was in front of me holding Jared's hand which were few inches away from my breast.
"Richard!" Paula yelled, running to our table.
"Oh! If it isn't the golden couple" Jared smirked at Richard and Paula.
"What are you doing here Jared?" Richard said through gritted teeth
He knows him? They know each other?
"Jared?" Paula said in shock. More like she was about to have a panic attack.
"You don't seem happy to see me, cousin" Jared smirked at Richard.
They are related?! Damn! good genes they got in their family.
"Let's go, Vanessa" Richard held my hands and pulled me away.
"Let me go!" I removed my hand from his. "You are causing a scene" I whispered, trying to break free from his grip
"She came with me" Jared held Richards arm, stopping him from taking me away.
"Fuck off!" Richard yelled, shoving Jared who slightly quacked Paula
"Richard" Paula whimpered clutching her stomach.
"Paula?" Richard ran towards Paula, holding her up gently.
Oh, thank God for her acting skills.
"Still haven't changed. You sure as hell still have him under your clutch. I wonder what you told him as your comeback story." Jared sneered at Paula. "I hope to see you soon. Don't take too long bear" He winked at Paula.
"Vanessa!" Richard yelled frustratedly as Jared led me out of the eatery but he also couldn't leave Paula.
I really hoped he would but when I turned back and he wasn't pursuing me, I knew he already made his choice.
First love never dies ai?
"Wanna get out of here?" Jared asked
"Please" I sighed, entering the car.
So much for wanting me back. He couldn't even run after me
Dumb ass!