The Single Ladies Club

16. Allie

I just got done with my interview with New York Times best selling Author, Paige Ross. Her book, "The incredible Woman" is such an inspirational book. It tells the story of a single woman whose husband left her with two kids to raise, and a meagre salary as a cleaner in a hospital that could barely put food on the table, but that didn't stop her, she was determined to give her kids the best and with hard work, perseverance and her faith, she's been able to achieve what looked 'impossible'. She's written two best-selling book and her kids are also doing really well. Stories like this motivate me to always aim high.

Working in ATX has been great, it has given me the experience and exposure I need to succeed in this business. I don't want to remain here all my life, I'd like to work for bigger networks, a position as an E! host wouldn't be too bad, or The Today's Show, but of course, I have to take it step by step.

I won't just quit a job that I enjoy doing and also feeds me without being sure of another, that'll be really dumb.

I decided to head home as there was nothing left for me to do at work. I have to make a quick stop though at the grocery store, I haven't had the time to stock my fridge and I was really craving for carrots like a bunny at the moment.

I was almost done with my shopping when I heard my name from a very familiar voice. He was the last person I wanted to see at the moment. He approached me while I stood still, contemplating on what to do. If I walked away from him, he would follow me and probably create a scene, the last thing I needed is any sort of drama in my life right now.

"Gosh! Allie, you don't how excited I am to see you, you wouldn't return my calls, you blocked me from all your social media accounts. I know I fucked up, but please can't we make this work again?" He asked.

I really didn't know what to say to that. If I'm being honest, I've really missed him, and seeing him again brought back old memories, I wanted nothing more than to jump into his arms and kiss him like tomorrow doesn't exist, but here is a man that made a move on my sister and slept with someone he very well knew hates me. I would be a fool to take him back.

"Baby, please I miss you, I love you so much. Please, hear me out," he said again, as I didn't reply him the first time. This time, he was shedding some crocodile tears. Nosy people gathered around us, he was embarrassing me and I didn't like it.

"You must really think I'm stupid Jake, is this supposed to work on me? Jake, if you think kneeling down, shedding some fake tears in front of people you don't know, and have no idea of how much of an ass you are would make me reconsider my decision, then you're wasting your time, if anything, you just look stupid." I paused for a minute, he wanted to speak again but I shushed him.

"Listen real good, I don't want you ever in my life, what we had was a mistake, if you love me like you claim to do, you wouldn't have cheated on me with a slut Jake. I mean, you disrespected me and you expect me to forgive you and move on like nothing happened? This is the last time you will ever come close to me, or else?" I said, raising my voice at him, a small crowd had now gathered and some were even filming us. I turned around and left him still on his knees, somehow, the 'fake tears' had magically stopped.

What a loser. I learnt a lot from the girls yesterday, the last thing I'd ever do is give Jake another chance, once a cheater, always a cheater. I just feel sorry for the next girl that falls for his charm.

A lot of women were smiling at me as I left the grocery shop, I felt really weird about it and hurried out. I pushed the trolley quickly to my car and transferred all the contents into my car, I kinda went overboard with shopping as I didn't want to come back here anytime soon.

"Allie, hey, wait up." Someone said as I shoved the carrots somewhere in my car, I turned around and my eyes almost popped out of my sockets because of the surprise standing in front of me, Luke Graham.

I'm going to loose my mind right now, I don't get it. Why are they all making a trip to the grocery store? This is the last place I expected to see Luke, it's just not right.

"Allie, I was passing through and then I spotted your car and I stopped to come say hi to you. It's been a really long time, you look great."

"Oh, that's so thoughtful of you, I've been really busy," I said, blushing slightly at the fact that he just said I looked good.

"Hmmm, I figured. Look, I know this might seem really weird and you might say no, but we're having this thing tomorrow night, it's an awards show and I'd really love it if you came," he said. An awards show? but what about Chrissy, couldn't she accompany him?

"What about your girlfriend?" I blurted out.

He smiled, I didn't get why he was smiling at me, but I didn't like it one bit, it's like he could sense I was jealous. I didnt want to make that fact obvious.

" Chrissy and I are over, it just couldn't work out. All she cares about is getting a manicure, buying new clothes, partying all night, there's no way I could be with such a person, my mother would have a heart attack."

"Oh I'm so sorry." I didn't mean it, I was so happy, I really didn't like Chrissy either, she acted like a bitch back at the club, but of course, I wouldn't tell him that.

"Nah, I'm over it. So, please Allie, would you come with me?" He pleaded. He looked so cute when he was begging, I wouldn't miss an opportunity to spend an evening with him for the world.

"Ok, you're lucky, I haven't got...." I said before I was rudely interrupted by the guy that seemed to be ruining my day.

"Allie, who the fuck is this douchebag? Is this why you won't give me a chance? What the fuck Allie? It's not up to month and you're already screwing another guy?" He said and my hands impulsively flew to his face and I gave him a very loud slap.

"How dare you? You had my heart for four years Jake. I was faithful to you, you even made a move on my sister, my sister you idiot who's happily married, you only went to her house once, you're such a cheat that you didn't even think for a second, you fucking embarrassed yourself. Then, because she refused, you decided to go with Sally and you have the guts to accuse me of screwing around? I warned you before Jake, don't come close to me anymore, I don't want to ever see your face again, I regret ever meeting you." I yelled for the second time today.

Luke had come to my side, he pulled me away from Jake who was still clutching his face, I've been wanting to do that for a very long time.

"You need to leave this place dude, you're hurting her more, don't you get it?" Luke told him.

"Who the fuck are you to tell me how to talk to my girlfriend? Just stay out of this." Luke rolled his eyes and he looked really cute, he was much more handsome than Jake, and looked stronger too, Jake's got nothing on him, if they fought.

"Yeah, she's not your girlfriend anymore and if you really cared about her, you'd leave."

"Allie, baby, I'm sorry, I love you," he said, trying to come close to me, but Luke was shielding me and he couldn't get to me. Reluctantly, he left, all the while saying he was sorry, he was acting like a lunatic and I wondered why the hell I got with him in the first place.

"I'm so sorry about that, it's okay if you aren't up for it anymore. I understand you have a lot on your plate right now." He must be joking.

"Why? Don't you want me to come anymore?" I asked, teasing him for a while, he must be crazy to think I'd turn down his offer because of Jake.

"Of course I do, but I know how you might be feeling at this moment, I don't want to stress you, I might just call my sister, it wouldn't be cool but I have no choice," he said, rambling on and on.

"Please Luke, I'd love to come with you, but if you want to call your sister, it's fine," I said.

"Oh really, I know what you're doing Allie, I'll come pick you up tomorrow at 7:45pm, be ready, wear something sexy." Was he flirting with me?

"Something sexy?" I asked with a confused look on my face.

"Oh come on, I'm just joking," he said and a wave of relief rushed through me. I'd still have to call Jenny any way for help.

"Alright then, see you tomorrow," he said, then gave me a hug before we both got into our cars and drove off. I'm really pissed at Jake and I couldn't wait to tell Jenny and the ladies all about it.