Cadence
Me and Jules have been planning to visit Ben for a few weeks now. Our plan is it fly over and surprise him with a lot of alcohol. And when I say a lot, I mean a lot.
From social media we found his new boyfriend and texted him, he's helped us get the arrangements sorted and invited a few of Ben's new friends in Britain.
"You all packed?" She asks standing in the doorway of my bedroom.
"Yeah just give me one minute, the zip is stuck."
I've been sat here struggling with it for a good ten minutes now. "Move over, let me try." Walking in she kneels down beside me and starts tugging at the zip.
"Jesus C how much shit have you put in here."
***
After another ten minutes we decided on a new tactic. I'm sitting on top of it whilst she works the zip. Luckily, we made progress and now there's only ten cm left to go.
"YES!" Jules breathes out happily.
I look to her and we high five each other, I would've never got that done without her help.
"Come on, we're gonna be late for our plane."
Nodding I grab my bag throw it over my shoulder and pull my suitcase down the steps. I make sure to turn off all the lights and close all the doors. Double checking the locks on the front door I send a quick message to Mrs Armstrong.
Me: I'm heading out of town for a week, take time off I'll see you when I'm back.
That woman works way too hard, she needs the holiday.
***
The plane ride here was long, me and Jules watched Mr and Mrs Smith, we've always loved that film. It's kind of funny actually, their story is kind of like mine and Volkovs'.
Forbidden love. Well not that I love him. That's just absurd. I could never love him. I mean he's my enemy for fuck sake. For one he's an absolute asshole. Two it would never work. I mean he works for a different company. We're rivals. Sworn enemies.
It's all fucked. The more I think about how I should hate him, the more I realise I don't.
"C? Cadence?" Jules snaps her fingers in front of my face. Pulling me out of my thoughts.
"Yeah, sorry. What's up."
"What do you mean what's up, you've been standing there like a statue for five minutes straight. We need to get to Ben's place George said everyone's there already." Tugging on my arm she drags me to the taxi where we drive off to Ben's apartment.
When we arrive we're met with loads of happy faces and English accents.
"You made it! It's so great to finally meet you." Who I presume to be George jogs towards me and Jules and envelopes us both in his arms.
He's wearing a blue button up shirt and jeans he's a blonde man with blue eyes. He clean shaved and looks almost pretty.
"Ben gets back in an hour so make yourselves at home, you can leave your bags in mine and Ben's room until you go to your hotel." His voice is sweet and kind.
"Thank you George." Me and Jules say in unison taking out bags to their room.
"Sooo, you planning on getting any action tonight?" Jules asks whilst applying lip gloss.
"Nah, just want to have fun with Ben. What about you?"
"Yeah, have you seen these guys. And the accents" she fans herself.
"I need me some of that."
Laughing I check myself in the mirror hanging on Ben and George's door. I'm wearing a small cargo skirt thigh high boots and a small top that could pass for a toddlers.
"C you look gorgeous." Jules says running her fingers through my hair.
"Thanks Jules. You look stunning as per."
"I know. Now let's surprise Ben and get drunk." She says with a squeal. Grabbing my hand in hers we leave the room and walk to the kitchen.
It's full of people and lots of alcohol. Thank god. Walking over to the counter I pick up a bottle of vodka and a glass. Poring the liquid I decide to drink it straight. I need to get him of my mind.
"Woah, easy on the drinks C. Bens not even here yet." Jules speaks from beside me taking the bottle from my hands and pouring herself a vodka and coke.
"Shit, everyone he's here. Places people." George whisper shouts. Running behind the sofa I grab a confetti popper and duck behind it.
The lights are switched off and all conversation halts to a speedy stop. The front door opens and everyone screams, party poppers and balloons are thrown around the room.
Ben looks like a deer in headlights, completely shocked to our being here. "O. M. G." He runs over to me and Jules, completely ignoring everyone else.
"I can't believe you guys are here! Did you plan all this!" He hugs us to tightly I can barely breathe. But I don't mind one bit. I've missed him like hell.
"Come on, let's get you a drink." George appears from behind him putting his hands on Bens shoulders.
"You two look cute together." I say looking between them.
They smile and go off to get drinks.
Jules is now mingling, leaving me sitting on the sofa drinking in everything around me.
Then my phone goes off.
Unknown: Where are you malyshka?
Wait. It's him? The stalker is him. What the fuck. Since when. How did I not guess it, it all makes sense now.
Me: Well away from you, Volkov.
It takes all of twenty seconds before he replies.
Unknown: Weren't you enjoying our time together?
Me: Nope.
Unknown: The way you scream my name tells me otherwise.
Glaring at my phone I put it down. I have no clue how he got my new number after I broke my old phone a few days ago.
My phone doesn't ping for the rest of the night. Leaving me bored, which lead to lots of drinking.
I should really stop drinking so much, I'm surprised my liver hasn't given way yet with the way I abuse my limits.
Me and Jules left the party thirty minutes ago and went to our hotel, as much as I love the girl I could not share space with her. So we got separate rooms, they're only across the hall from each other but it gives us both the privacy we need.
Turning over I look at the alarm clock on the bedside table. 8:00 am. How is it only 8 am? Sighing I turn over again and look out of the large floor to ceiling window.
It's dark outside, despite the time. Rain patters against the window, the small droplets running down the glass. We don't get a lot of rain in the city, though I've always found comfort in the sound and smell of it.
There's just something about fresh rain and concrete.
I didn't get any sleep last night, between getting back from the party and unpacking, I've spent my time thinking about him. Whatever I do I can't stop. I shouldn't be, but I am. I can't help it.
Groaning I turn over again checking the time. Again.
8:10
As much as I love Ben. I don't know how I'm going to get through this week.
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