Is it love? Grace's story 🔞 Adam or Owen?

Jealousy

Owen's point of view.

From the 1st time I say her in the restaurant, I knew grace was different.

The way she wasn't afraid to stand up to me for her own belief's was like an intoxicating feeling to me.

There was something about her though, something I couldn't quite put my finger on, so I made a decision. I was going to Adams gig on Saturday night just so I can see her again.

The idea of Adam being so close and meet in her before me made me jealous.

There was only one other time I felt something similar to this, and that was when fiona decided she no longer wanted me, and yolk me she was in live with my dearly beloved best friend Adam dam. 

I could feel more and more the jealousy seep out of my pores like poison in the water not being able to stop the effects it causes to he earth.

I needed a plan a way in, if I could just get her to spend more time with me I could convince her I was a better choice.

I sit back on the sofa in just jogging bottoms, the TV on low not really paying much attention to it. 

I shouldn't be thinking about her, in fact I should be keeping my distance, using her is a means to an end, I sigh placing my head in my hands.

I can already hear fiona'so voice right now, I so annoying listening to her theses day, it's like a high pitch squeak, stick to the plan.. that's what she kept telling us.

I pick up my phone, seeing the caller I.D. Derrick.

Yep,  I say to him

Set for Monday, tell Adam he's not answering his phone. he tells me, before hanging up.

Sure I say, sighing once again, no turning back 3 days to go.

Friday night

Grace's point of view 

The week had gone fast, yesterday more so that I thought it would with Ryan doing the conference, he said that he was happy with the outcome and we ended up celebrating the fact we had signed 6 new clients.

We ended up a little bar, it was very quite and exclusive. We sat drink, talking and laughing. 

He suddenly caught me of guard grabbing my hand, and looking deeply into my eyes, why did you give Jenny that money for her restaurant? he asks me calmly.

Truth, I've known your sister for a long time, i take my time to explain.

she's worked hard on her culinary skills in college Ryan, when I spoke to her about you....I take a deep breath, she said she would not ask you to help.... 

I paused carefully wording my next sentence, so I told her that I didn't want to just lend her the money, I know sometimes, she can be.... I lick my lips as he watches every detail of me.

She can be very impulsive at times, let's say, she doesn't always think about the consequences of her actions, so i told her, I would be her silent partner and any decisions other that her menu or her kitchen staff, we would decide together. 

He nods still watching me cautiously, drinking some more of his whiskey, I continue asking him.

Why did she tell you? I tilt my head slightly to the right picking up my glass of white wine, I mean she said it would be our little secret. I drink some if my wind keeping my glass in my hand watching him closely.

She... He clears his throat. She slipped up telling me about the restaurant that she was buying, and when i asked her about the money.. He stops looking down, I squeeze his hand I'm  still holding

You thought she was going to ask you? he nods. 

We continued to talk and drink till gone 1 am, when I realised the time and explained I had to leave, i was meeting Jenny this morning for a catch up.

He laughed and said, I insist on a least having you a lift home, it's the least I can do, I nod. Grace.

He stop unsure to speak. Yes, Ryan?

Thank you, for helping Jenny, most if her friends there.... erm..

She's a good kid Ryan, I believe in her, she just doesn't always make the right decision, but she only human. 

I smile, we both finished our drinks making our way out into the cold evening air of new york city waiting for jake to arrive, we admired the sky, tonight once again it's clear blue and no clouds in sight, he sighs.

If you like the sky, maybe one day, I will invite you to my beach house, the views across the water are mesmerising, especially when the sky is clear with no clouds, the stars are magnificent, says smirking at me.

Well maybe then that day, you might be willing to allow me to teach you to surf? I say smirking, he looks at me like I am the seventh wonder of the world,  he seems to be learning something else he knew nothing about me. 

As jake pulls up in front of the bar, he gets out to open the Door, as ryan places his hand on my back leading me towards the door of his black limousine.

Good evening jake, I say entering the vehicle he just nods and smiles.