Thirty and Single.

Chapter 5.

A couple of days passed and I was really getting close to Colton. He is such an amazing guy. Everyday after work it's either I go to his house or he comes to mine and we eat, talk and get to know more about each other but he doesn't like talking about himself. I got a chance to see some of his work. All I can say is that he is a very talented photographer. I am so used to him to the point that I tell him about my dates. He was so surprised to know that I have been to more than 20 dates and I still didn't get a boyfriend. He said I must be too picky, which I guess I am.

Today I can't wait to go home and spend time with him. I glanced at my phone and it was time for me to leave the office. I quickly packed my things and was about to leave then Brooklyn asked me "Hey, what's with the rush?" I smiled at her politely and said "Um...I am going to the gym." I lied. I don't know why I did that.

"Ooh, I didn't know you go to the gym. Well, good luck." She told me and I gave her a polite nod then left. I drove home. When I parked my car at the parking lot I saw Colton sitting on his porch as usual but this time he wasn't alone. I saw a woman. A woman was sitting with him and they were drinking beers. She looked so happy, enjoying his company. Is he always inviting women to drink beer with him on his porch? I got so angry seeing them together. I don't know why but I think I was jealous of her. That was supposed to be me and Colton at that porch and not her.

I took a deep breath and got out of my car. I wanted to walk straight in my house but Colton saw me and said "Hey Genesis, please come join us." I kind of froze. I wanted to say no but it's Colton Zachary I am talking about and I just can not resist him. "Uh....alright. Let me just change into something comfortable." I said that and got in the house. I went to my room and put on some sweatpants and a tank top then went to Colton's porch.

As I got close I got the clear view of the woman. She was so pretty. She had longer hair than mine. She was taller than me. She looked at me and smiled. Her smile was perfect. "Genesis! Please have a seat." Colton said as he gave me a beer. I sat beside him then he said "Uh...this is Paisley and Paisley this is my neighbor Genesis." He introduced us. Paisley smiled at me and said "Oooh, it is so good to meet you." "I am his sister." She added. I smiled politely at her and said "Good to meet you too."

I felt a bit relieved after knowing Paisley was Colton's sister. I looked at both of them and I started noticing the resemblance. They had the same hair color and they both had blue eyes.

"Wait! Are you Genesis Green?" Paisley asked me suddenly. I looked at her and said "Yeah, that's me."

"Wow! I loooove the stories you publish in Belleza Magazine. You're a great publisher!" She told me. I smiled and whispered "Thank you."

We kept drinking our beers and talking. Actually Colton's sister was so cool. She is really sweet and funny. She kept telling me all the funny stories about Colton and it was best. Time flew so quickly. We started feeling hungry so I volunteered to order for a pizza. Our pizza arrived and we started eating. I really enjoyed their company. After the food I wanted to get some rest. So, I said "Guys it was really good spending time with you. I am leaving now. Have a good night."

"Are you really going to bed right now? It's only 10pm." Paisley told me. "Yeah, I am going to bed." I said. "It's a Friday night. Let's go out and have some fun." She said that and looked at both of us. "Uh, I think-

"C'mon guys! It's still too early for bed. Let's go. I have heard of a place. I am sure you guys will have some fun." She cut off Colton before he finished whatever he wanted to say.

"Er... okay. Let me change." I said that and left them. I wore a maroon leather mini dress and some ankle boots. I didn't want to do any makeup. I picked up my denim jacket and left. Paisley and Colton were already waiting for me. "Wow! You look sexy." Paisley said when I got out. I somehow felt shy. Colton looked at me in a way he has never done. He didn't say a word but his look said everything. We got in the car and drove to The Luxe. It's a new club.

"Paisley, how did you know about this club?" Colton asked her when we parked at the club. "Uh....it was advertised all over the social networks." She said that and we got out. There were so many people and we had to make a cue to enter the club. Paisley went and talked to some guy. Few minutes later we were at the door and entered the club.

"Wow! How did you do that?" I asked her. "We have a mutual friend." She said and we went to the counter. I had a Bloody Mary cocktail, Colton and Paisley had whiskey. I always don't like crowded places. The music was too loud but Paisley seemed to have the time of her life. She suddenly pulled me to the dance floor. I am the worst dancer. I tried leaving the floor but she pulled me back. After a while we went back to where we were sitting but Colton wasn't there. I think he went to the washroom or something.

"Why haven't you told him that you like him?" She suddenly asked me. I pretended like I didn't understand what she was talking about. "Sorry, what are you talking about?" She rolled her eyes and said "You know exactly what I am talking about." I looked down. "How did you know that?" I asked shyly.

"Ooh, Genesis. It's so obvious! The way you look at him. And I saw how you looked at us when we were sitting on the porch." She told me. I felt embarrassed.

"You should tell Colton about it." She said then Suddenly I heard a voice behind me asking "Tell me about what?"