Us and Them (Sequel: Bruno Mars Fan Fic)

Chapter 17

... That seductive look...

She had to of known, she just had to. I'm so fucking pissed off that I had to perform for their engagement; an engagement that I do not support. I don't know what I'm doing anymore. She's slipping through my grip and I'm not doing anything about it.

"Tahli's told me that you guys have known each other since you guys could practically walk."

I nod as I take another swig of my mixed drink as I look across the room at Tahli holding Brooklyn close with his hand resting on her ass as he whispers sweet things in her ear and she looks like she's actually enjoying the bullshit he's feeding her. "Yeah, I've also known Brooklyn since she was in the fourth grade and I was in the fifth."

Tahli's friend, I can't remember his name, anyway he looked shocked as he laughed, but it seemed like his laugh went on and on, it was getting annoying. Damn, how many of these have I had? Too many to care. "I bet you guys have tons of stories."

I nod, "Sure do. I'm sorry, I have to cut this short. See you around Jerry."

"Jared." He corrected me.

My eyes widened, "Oh man I'm sorry. I'm so horrible with names."

He shook his head and chuckles, "It's cool man." He extended his hand as I shook it. "It was a pleasure to meet you. Thank you for coming and putting on an amazing show."

I smile, "Pleasures all mine Jared. I'm happy to hear you had a great time."

I walk away to see Phil talking to another one of Tahli's friends. I snuck up behind him real quick, "I need a favor." I said lowly for his ears only.

"Excuse me real quick." He said calming his laugh from whatever they were talking about to turn to me. "What's up?" He asks.

I took a deep breath, "You need to distract Tahli." I demand.

His eyebrows furrow, "Why?" He looks for him and his expression eases into an annoyed look before looking back at me, "Bruno please don't-"

"Please Phil." I beg.

He looks back at Tahli across the room and  takes a big drink from his cup, "Find me when you're done talking. If he needs to end the conversation and you're not back, you are on your own."

I nod, "Thank you man."

I stayed back as I watched Phil work his magic to get Tahli away from Brooklyn. He's so great with the flow of conversation that it actually works. Brooklyn smiles at Tahli and kisses him before walking away towards my way back into the front hall. I could tell she was avoiding any eye contact with me as her big brown eyes looked at everything but me. Her long black heels knocked across the floor, her hair flowing around her frame and the way she moves as if she's floating, I miss seeing that everyday. Her skintight black and maroon dress fits her beautiful curves perfectly, bring me to the memory of the last night she walked naked and free in my house. The moonlight peaking through the palm trees as the shadows danced across her silky skin.

I swallow hard after she passes me as I take in the mouthwatering smell of her perfume filling my appetite for more than just a conversation. I turned the corner and made my way down the hallway as I seen her walking towards the restrooms. She walks in as two women walk out and I turn left into a closet to hide from being stopped and asked questions. Once they pass, I get out and head towards the bathroom and see a separate room near by. I open it and see that it is just a little room with a big table and a large window to look out into Paris. I hide inside as I wait and listen for her to pass me till I grab her hand and cover her mouth to pull her into the room.