The First time

Chapter 17

It's been two days seen the wedding rehearsal dinner. It's now Tuesday and the wedding is Saturday.

After I left the party, my mother called me to notify me that Jackson and Evan got into a major fight.

She was mad at me for ruining my brother's dinner. We got into a huge argument. We haven't talked since

Jackson came over Sunday and for what I can tell, Evan did a number on him.

Now, I have been wanting to text Evan for the longest time but I always end up not doing it. I feel bad for what happened to him. On the other hand, I don't care because what he did to me was just unexplainable.

I cried all Saturday and Sunday night thinking the way he and Jennette were kissing. It's pretty gross too. I hated it. The jealousy was in my veins when I saw her too close to him.

I knew I have to control myself and not make a scene. Unfortunately, Jackson and Evan did that for me.

Now, I'm sitting in my car with my finger over Evan's contact number. I just finished a class about 2 hours ago. I'm so done and over the school. Good thing I just have this semester to finish.

I can't. I can't just call him. It's weird and I shouldn't because he doesn't deserve it. He completely embarrassed me.  Not only that but he disrespected me, but I like him a lot. I hate it.

I'll just call him later.

I quickly check the time and see I have to clock into work in 10 minutes. Lucky, I'm outside. I gather my things and head inside. Opening the back door I see Emily walking in the back.

"Jasmine, someone is looking for you at the front." She points to the doors that leads to the front. Weird. Who would ask for me?

"Who is this someone?" I asked while tieing my apron strings around my neck.

"I don't know," she respond and walked away. Okay? What is up with her? I guess I'll find out myself.

I finish putting on my apron and head to the front. Maybe it's Jackson.

I open the doors and immediately stop my tracks. He looks up at me and we connect eyes.

It's Evan. I continue to walk and finally get to where he is at. I let out my breathe before speaking.

"Hi welcome, what can I get you?" I try not to make more eye contact with him. Why is he even here? He doesn't look as bad as Jackson. His lip as a small cut, but he still looks amazing. God, Jasmine not the time.

"Mmm...actually can we talk?"

Shit. He wants to talk.

"No."

"Jasmine, please can we-"

"Did you come here for coffee or what? Because if not the door is right there." l pointed at the door.

"Jasmine, please just talk to me. I need to explain myself." he begged. Explain himself?

"I think you explained yourself very well on Saturday. Especially, when you called me a whore." I crossed my arms. God, why does he get me so worked up.

"Thats why I want to explain myself. I made a huge mistake, please!" at the moment a customer walks in.

"I need you to leave. I have work to do." I pressed my lips together.

He quickly looks at the customer that stands behind him. " I won't leave until you talk to me."

I start laughing. He wouldn't honestly stay here until he talks to me?

"Evan, just leave."

He shakes his head.

I look at him in complete shock. What? I start shaking my head. I move my hands over my face.

"Evan you can't stay here. I have work! Are you really just going to stay here until I talk to you?" I asked. He smiles at me and nods his head. I tried to keep myself from smiling.

"fine, you can stay here all you want, but can you move so the customer behind you can order? " l say with a fake smile.

He nods while smiling. He likes to see me mad. And I'm mad, right now. I eventually turn my attention to the customer.

This is going to be a long day.

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It's been five hours seen Evan and I have talked. He's currently sitting down in the sitting area. Not only has he been staring at me the whole time but his phone has been ringing every hour.

It is currently 8:40 and we close in 20 mins. And HE IS STILL HERE! I keep wondering if he has to go to work.

I clean up and start walking to the front door to flip the close sign. I lock the door and turn to see Evan staring right at me.

Emily left an hour ago and I'm here alone with this dumbass.

"I just closed. Which means you have to leave. If you leave then I can leave. So do us both a favor and leave." I stand here waiting for his response.

He looks at me for a good minute. Just us staring at each other. It's so quiet.

"No." He speaks.

I immediately look down and start crying. It's been a long day and I can't take it anymore.

I feel two hands come to my shoulders.

"Jasmine, no, no, no. I'm sorry. I made a mistake. I didn't mean to call you a w-," he stops speaking as I continue crying. It's too much right now.

I have been overwhelmed with school, work, my mother, and not Jackson and Evan getting into a fight.

"Look, I'll leave but.... I just have to let you know that I'm extremely sorry. I will completely understand if you stop talking to me. I was a dick and I should have never called you that."

I say nothing. I don't know what to say. Should I accept his apology? I really do like him.

He lets out a deep breath and says, "I'm sorry. I'll leave now but just remember I really really liked you, jasmine. I hope you can forgive me soon."

He slowly backs up. I feel him leave and his hands no longer touching my body. Without thinking, I quickly reach for his hand as he's Turning around.

"Don't go."

I don't meet his eyes. I can't. I feel him stare. We stand here in complete silence. Him looking at me and I'm looking at my feet.

"I really really like you too."

I moment passes when I feel his hand tilt my head to look at him. I meet eyes with him. God those damn eyes.

I realized how close we have become. I can feel his body heat. He slowly leans down and kisses me.

He begins to pull away but I quickly wrap my arms around him. His lips meets mine again.

He quickly takes control and pulls me closer to his body.

At this moment I knew I was screwed because I think I really really really like him.

Last time I liked this much someone, it nearly left
me

dead.

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I'm sorry that I haven't been updating a lot! I was extremely sick and didn't want to do anything 😂 Anyways I hope you guys liked this chapter! Sending positive energy and love 💕