Falling By Chance

Chapter - 17

“Hi, I'm Bea and this is Abby. We're Roxy's friends. It's nice to meet you. Sorry about my husband earlier, he is just very protective over her.” Bea says to Jake while smiling at him.

“Hey. It's completely alright. I understand where he is coming from. I have a sister of my own.” He smiles at her shaking her and Abby's hand.

Elle calls me towards her to show me something so I go over to her leaving Jake with Bea and Abby. As I make my way back to them, after listening to Elle, I look at them still conversing, but the aura around them is completely different now, Bea has a serious look on her face and well Abby, she just looks like her fiery self. What's wrong now... I think to myself.

“Jake I want to let you know that I have no problem with you and her being together, but if you ever... I mean like ever... hurt her at all... We're not going to spare you. She has already been through so much, so if you ever hurt her, we'll twist your balls and then feed them to you. Derek will take care of the rest...” Bea warns him with a very serious face, while Abby just keeps on nodding giving her approval. Oh God... These women... I groan inside my head as I hear their comments.

I look at Jake and saw him visibly gulp a little. Well... What did I tell you about Bea being scary? She really is. A smile makes a way to my lips.

“Hey... What's up? What are you talking about?” I say gamely to diffuse the tension.

My besties' expressions instantly softens at my appearance like they did not just threaten him to cut off his balls.

“Oh nothing. Let's go. It's time to party....” Bea and Abby make their way to the stage with Derek, Matt and Elle, while I move to Jake's side.

“Hey. You okay?” I touch his arm lightly.

“Remind me to never get on their bad side. I don't want to die so soon...” He mutters very seriously.

I start laughing at his admission. The scary Bea affect... Even he isn't immune to it. I shake my head at the thought and just chuckle at him.

“Aww... It's alright Jakie-boy. I'll protect you.” I say, making him narrow his eyes at me playfully.
“By the way, I heard that. Their threats....” I chuckle.

He lets out a resigned sigh. “She is scary. Abby too.”

“I know.” I chirp at him brightly. “Come on, let's dance.” I grab his hand in mine and lead him to the dance floor. He smiles at me and let's me drag him behind me.

We spend a good time together. Jake and my friends, all opening up to him very well. They have already become fast friends. Elle seems to be enjoying Jake's company a lot. We danced together to the slow music after Bea and Derek had their first dance. And let me tell you ladies and gentlemen, Jacob freaking Valtor could dance. Oh boy, he can. He swept me off my feet. His arms held me close to him. I could inhale his intoxicating scent. A hint of cinnamon spice, mint and him fused together giving him a distinct scent of his own. I think this is my favourite scent now. How I wish I could bottle it up and spray it around me whenever I feel like it. Damn this man... he is making me crazy. Is there something that he can't do? Uhh... yeah commitment. My inner voice mocked. I ignore it. I am enjoying myself a lot right now and don't want to ruin my fun.

We all make our way to cut the cake and enjoy the dinner. As we were walking, I heard a ripping sound from behind. Jake and I, we both turn around quickly to see what happened. There stood Abby with her dress torn from the side seam, looking furious as hell, as if she is about to commit murder. And beside her stood Matt with a horrified and scared expression, his foot on her now torn dress laying on the floor.