Something about the Best man

Chapter Two

Here I was watching my Fiance hug this -- this woman and he had completely forgotten that i was standing here. they were hugging and hugging and hugging and staring lovingly into each others face and i was getting pissed because i wanted an explanation. where the fuck was his 'Best friend' Alex??

This had to stop. Beardy was no where to be found. so, I cleared my throat loudly and rudely. that worked because they broke apart like two teenager caught making out. Annoyingly, this woman was still beaming from ear to ear. and my man was blushing like -- like stupid. Damn it. couldnt someone just break the silence and tell me what was up?

"Dont i get introduced Honey?' i asked Andre and as if snapping out of whatever state he was, he pulled me to his side putting an arm around me as he did so and made the shocking introduction.

"Juliet, meet my Best Friend Alexandra Vine. Alex, Juliet --" he guestured then as if in an after thought added. "-- my Fiancee". My eyes popped opened almost falling out of it sockets in surprise. This was 'The Alex'? unbelievable. when Andre had talked and yarned about Alex, he gave me the impression that Alex was a guy and if I didnt already know how straight he was, i would have thought there was something there because there was so much emotions involved. Am shocked the hell outta my mind! I looked up at Andre and he wasn't even looking at me. 

I turned back to see Alex giving me a once over. A charming smiled on her face and her hand offered to me. i dont know how long she has had that hand stretched out but it seems like forever since Andre introduced her as 'The Alex'. Trying not to seem rude, I smiled up at the blonde trying to collect my thoughts and took her hand. "Its a pleasure to meet yo....". The words died right on my lips as our hands connected. My mind went - from like one minute jumbling with thoughts to the next - completely blank. I didnt even let go of her hand and that was because, i couldnt bring myself to do so. Her smile dint waver for even a second as she carefully detached her hand from mine. I slowly started to feel my tongue again as my mind kicked right back to live. "... erm ...um....uh..uh... Ms Vine --"

"Just call me Alex". she said cutting off my now squeaky voice and averting whatever disaster was gonna happen.

"Okay". I said my mind still too numb to have offered anything more coherent. i turned to look up at Andre and he was smiling at me. His eyes filled with Love. I smiled back and started to relax. Alex gestured us into the seats and Andre held mine for me to seat before he sat. these were the little things that he did for me that made me love him even more.

"Sooo Juliet.--" Alex broke into my thought again making me look up at her. she was smiling again. The woman sure knew how to construct a smile and when she did, her blue eyes - the ones i just noticed and couldnt make myself look away from - just twinkled with mischieve. There was something about the woman i couldnt quite place my fingers on. Andre put his hand over mine. breaking the spell and bringing my thoughts back just in time for me to hear her say, "--What wine would you like to us to order?"

I turned to Andre and he just shrugged and said. "Alex always does that to me. she doesnt think i know anything about wines".

I turned back to look at Alex. "Why cant he pick the wine?" i asked as her eyes pulled me in again. 

She looked away from my gaze. Then smiled in that mischievious, know-something-you-dont-know way. "He doesnt know a thing about wines and anyways, its ladies first but since i am the host, i thought you should pick the wine". for the first time, i noticed her voice. It was deep. not like deep deep - No!. it was just a shade of deep and firm and rich and it was - it was the voice a woman who was used to getting her way. it was sexy. my insecurities came crashing down on my senses and hard as i turned around and saw the way Andre was looking at her lapping up every word that she spoke. I hated her. No. I didnt hate her. hate was a strong word. she was just not my most favourtite person in the world.

So, this is a game? i think. bring it on Alex because i definitely knew my wines well. "okay. i will order" i said abruptly and ignoring the menu she was pointing at me. "How about a 2009 Bastianich Friulano?". I offered smoothly locking my eyes on Alex. She looked away long enough to signal the waiter that i never knew was there and then her eyes were back on me. Her lips tilting just a little into a smile that never formed before the waiter interrupts our little spar.

"Are you ready to order ma'am?". 

"The beautiful Juliet will like to order our drinks". Alex told the waiter still keeping her eyes on mine. this time, i broke the eye contact and turned to see the waiter. He was a handsome youngman and a charmer too.

"What would you like to order beautiful?". the waiter asked flashing a dimpled smile in my direction that had me blushing and smiling back at him. I felt ANdre scoot closer to me. laying claim on his territory.

"A 2009 Bastianich Friulano please". I said feeling Andre's Hand drop to my thigh possessively.

"Good choice" The waiter says and i see his eyes flicker to where Andre's fingers was now drawing patterns on my thigh. i smile knowingly as i see him swallow. "A 2009 Bastianich Friulano coming up". He said and turned away. He has a nice butt i thought checking him out and a small smile splayed on my lips as i realise that I was checking out another guy's butt while Andre in still drawing patterns on my exposed flesh.

I make the mistake of turning to look at Alex and her eyes peirced into mine. "You see something you like?" she asked me smiling that way again. i scrowled at her. she was totally not my most favorite person in this world.

"I see something i love here". I say turning to Andre and pulling him in for a kiss that lingered long enough for her to get the point. then i turn back to her smiling. The smile on her face was a forced one. that much i could tell. so i swear to myself. If this woman as much as hit on my man, I will kill her if i have to. whether she is Alex or not! 

Our wine was served and Andre complimented me on my choice so did Alex. Alex ordered our first course of meal and pardon me but, I cant remember how the rest of the night went down because believe it or not, I was tipsy - maybe just a little more than tipsy. i just kept hearing Alex discuss and reminisce with Andre and laughing in that rich way of hers. Hours passed. Lots of hours, i know because i had taken three bottles of red wine in addition to the 2009 Bastianich Friulano. Alex finally signals the waiter who brought the check and again, I had to wait for Alex and Andre to finally decide who would pick up the bill. Alex somehow managed to talk Andre into letting her pay and he relented maybe after he saw me flirting with the waiter, i really cant remember. But one thing I remember clearly is the way Alex was dressed when we stood up to leave. she wore a jean! damn it, i spent hours trying to pick out a dress to impress the woman and she barely even made any attempt. I watched her as she turned around and grabbed a black jacket that i didnt know was there, throwing it over her lilac buttonup shirt. She looked up at me smirking as Andre helped her put the jacket on. Damn the Woman!