tell the world that i love you (FreenBecky )

Part 14

"James Mitchell?" Becky uttered, her voice laced with disbelief.

"Becky Armstrong." He grinned widely, his face lighting up with recognition.

Becky was speechless, unable to find the right words as James enveloped her in a warm hug.

"I thought you were in Chicago, running your father's business?" Becky questioned as they pulled apart, her eyes filled with surprise as she looked at James.

"Yeah yeah, I came here for a meeting with our partnership, and when I heard you were in town, I couldn't resist giving you a surprise," James replied with a playful wink, causing Becky to burst into laughter. 

"I-I mean, how did you exactly know where I was?" Becky asked, curious. 

James chuckled, "The internet sure helps when you're trying to track down your best friend, especially when she's a famous actress. Come on, did you really think I wouldn't know where my favorite person in the world was?" He nudged her playfully.

Becky shook her head in amusement, "You never cease to amaze me, James. It's so good to see you!" 

"It's so amazing to finally see you in person, Beck! I mean, look at you, you're absolutely stunning. Seriously, it's like you stepped right out of a magazine cover," 

James exclaimed, his eyes sparkling with genuine admiration as he took in Becky's presence.

Becky felt a warm blush creep up her cheeks at his compliment. 

"You're one to talk, Mr. Successful Businessman. I mean, a millionaire before thirty? That's pretty impressive, even for you," she teased, nudging him playfully in the ribs.

James chuckled, rubbing the back of his neck sheepishly. 

"Ah, you know me, always aiming high. But hey, it's nothing compared to your incredible achievements. Singer, actress, model, you're like a triple threat, and you're killing it at all of them!"

"Oh, stop it, you're making me blush!" Becky laughed, swatting his arm lightly. 

"Although, I have to admit, I am curious about your love life. With all that charm and good looks, I bet you've got a line of ladies waiting to be your plus-one to all those fancy business events," she said, waggling her eyebrows suggestively.

James let out a hearty laugh, shaking his head in amusement. "Nah, I'm a one-woman kind of guy. Haven't found my perfect match yet, but I'm sure she's out there somewhere, waiting for me to sweep her off her feet," he said, flashing Becky a playful wink.
"By the way, did you sneak in here or were you actually invited?" Becky asked, a mischievous glint in her eye.

James let out a hearty laugh, shaking his head in amusement. 

"You know me too well, Beck. Let's just say I have my ways of getting into places I'm not supposed to be," he replied with a wink.

Becky rolled her eyes playfully. 

"Of course you do. You and your sneaky tactics. Though I have to admit, I'm impressed you managed to pull this off without me catching wind of it."

"What can I say? I'm a master of surprise," James boasted, puffing out his chest in mock pride.

"Uh-huh, sure. Or maybe it's because I've been so busy with work that I haven't been keeping tabs on you," Becky teased, poking him in the chest.