Jaden's Love by Shayne Ford

Author:Shayne Ford [Ford, Shayne]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: www.shayneford.com
Published: 2017-12-07T05:00:00+00:00

11

SENNA

I spend some time choosing a dress for our meeting.

I don’t want to show up in something frivolous as much as I don’t want to look like I’m decked out for a funeral. Between chiffon dresses, silk frocks and light knit little numbers, I opt for the one shoulder, pencil dress, which closes neatly down my side.

The eggplant color compliments the color of my skin and eyes, the subtle jewelry–– a pair of earrings and a bracelet, adding a bit of spark.

I brush all my hair to the side and let it cascade down my bare shoulder.

A few moments later, I examine my reflection in the mirror. I smile satisfied with the nice touch given by the light makeup.

Close to seven o’clock, I pull the car out of the garage and head downtown.

I’m purposely late.

Half an hour later, I drop my keys in the valet’s hand and enter the restaurant. It’s a spacious place with tall windows, high ceilings, and tucked in booths.

He sits by the window, at a round table set for two. Facing the main door, he catches sight of me as soon as I walk in. He holds my eyes as I strut across the room, his intense gaze making me weak in my knees.

A white shirt outlines the broadness of his shoulders and the hardness of his chest. A silver blue tie and matching cufflinks, give elegance to his outfit.

His hair is all combed back, his eyes narrowing with a smile while delving into mine. I tear my gaze away the moment I reach the table.

He motions to the hostess, rises to his feet, and pulls the chair out for me.

“You okay?” he asks concern threading through his voice.

“Yes,” I say, trying to sound casual and relaxed.

Swiveling my head, I take in the beautiful decor.

“You like it?” he murmurs.

“Yes.”

“But that’s not why you picked this place,” he says as he sinks into his seat.

We break eye contact for a moment as the sommelier pours wine into our glasses. The man walks away, and I raise my eyes to meet Jaden’s.

There’s no smile on his face.

“No. That’s not why I chose the place. You said you wanted to talk, and I said I have some questions.”

He nods softly in agreement.

My eyes dip to his lips for a moment as he takes a small sip of wine.

“Let’s start with this,” I say. “We tell each other the truth. No matter how painful, or hurting it is. Would that be okay with you?”

He searches my eyes for a moment, briefly dropping his gaze to my lips, and then my hands before he gives me a slow nod.

“Okay. There’s only one thing. I don’t want the truth to pull us apart. That’s not why we’re here,” he says.

A bitter smile comes to my lips.

“Isn’t it a little too late for that?”

He tilts his chin down and purses his lips, his eyes still rooted to mine.

“Fine,” I say, flicking my hand.

“I’d rather have this conversation somewhere else,” he says calmly, studying me at the same time.

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