{DARKER}**Sequel

Cristina; Pt1

I felt brand new. Like i got a re-do in life, only it didn't get handed to me. I earned this do-over i was receiving. I got a way better paying at my job and

a raise. I still chose to work in the same office, only because my whole life is in the office. We rented a cute

little cafe place for my party, since i was celebrating my raise. "Cristina, that was a beautiful toast" Brady said

coming into the other room. I thanked him and turned the corner. I was about to order a coffee when i heard

my name being called numerous times from afar. The voice sounded weird, familiar, maybe. I shrugged and ordered an ice coffee. An ice coffee in August, yes that is me. She handed me my coffee and a straw in

the other hand. I thanked her and smiled. I turned around and bumped into somebody, dropping their car keys. "Oh my goodness, im so sorry" I apologized and bent down to grab the

keys. I seen they were BMW keys with a familiar key chain design. I looked up and seen him. He was there, right
in front of me, just smirking at me as

usual. "Jack what are you doing here?" I stuttered. My hands began to shudder and shake. "For you Cristina" He spat and brushed his hand up

against my cheek. I closed my eyes and bit my lip. I missed his touch and the feeling i would get in my stomach when i seen him enter the room.

"How did you-" He laughed and looked at me. "You think i didn't know about this party they were throwing you for your raise?" he peered at my

drink then glanced back at me. I shook my head and sat at a booth by the big pain glass window. Jack followed me over to the exact seat and

sat across from me. "Cristina i'm sorry about what you seen when you-" he

stopped and i cocked my head over at him. I narrowed my eyes and glared

at him. My face was telling him not to say it. "There is nothing to discuss Jack, you chose her over me. and i chose me over you" i got up and brushed myself off. I was wearing a

skintight black dress with the back revealed. i had on black heels and my

hair was curled and pinned up. "Let me take you to dinner, please Cristina" he begged and grabbed a hold of my hands. I snatched them from his grip and studied him as i did

when we first met in his office, April of last year. "Fine i will let you take me to dinner" i gave in and folded my arms into one another. He beamed at me and fixed his jacket he had on, covering his grey shirt he had on

underneath. "But only because i'm... really really hungry" i bossed and

grabbed my coat off the rack. I walked over to where Samuel and Nicole and the rest of my co-workers were standing. "Samuel i'm going to be leaving early im sorry" i atoned with a

very apologetically tone in my voice. He turned and was about to say something when Jack came from behind me and grabbed me by my

waist. Samuel eyed him up and down and his eyes landed where his hands were. He scoffed and i interrupted

before anything happened. "So yeah, thank you for the party but i'll see you on Tuesday" i waved and left. I sighed and hit Jack in the chest. "This is not a date do you understand me? This is just you..... taking me out..... and we both just happened to be dressed nice, but it isn't a date" i stomped my foot childlike and stood in front of his car.

I knew it was the black BMW. "Don't worry, i'll have Taylor call somebody to come pick up your car" he rested his hand on my lower back as he

helped me into the car. I got in quickly and set my coat on my lap, fashionably. "So where are we going?" i asked politely. He ignored me and i

sighed and looked out of his tinted window, which was kind of no use. Considering it was tinted, meaning everything was black and i couldn't

see out of it. i rolled my eyes and sat back on the creme colored leather seats. About 20 minutes into the drive on our way to god knows where, he stopped the car and parked it. Jack turned off the ignition and got out of

the car in a rush. Swinging the door open, he reached out his hand, signaling me to take it. I did so and he closed my door for me. We sat down

at a very nice and clean table. This place was very anal, everything was in place and proper, i knew the only reason i sort of fit in was because of the dress i was wearing. A waiter came over and asked for our drinks as usual. "I'll take a coke" he said pulling out his menu. I smiled cheekily and stared at Jack before speaking. "I'll have a vodka soda" i cheered and

looked at the man. He closed his book and smiled before leaving. Jack remained silent for a while before

closing his menu and gawking at me. "I want you back Cristina" he blurted. I looked over at him from behind my menu and set it down slowly. i laughed and folded my arms. "I don't know why but when you left that day in my penthouse, i felt....... different"

he said grabbing his chest. "Its called
abandonment" i chuckled. He gave me

a stern look and i wiped my smile off my face. "I felt like i was in the wrong, i think im attached to you Cristina" he growled and ran his fingers through

his hair. I nervously looked at him and held his hands. "Fine" i rolled my eyes. His smile curved into a smirk

and i spoke before he could get another word out. "Under one condition Jack" i held up my index finger and stared at him. "No more lies, no more rules" i confessed.

"Done" he reached out for my hands. I fluttered my eyes over to him and took a breath. "And no more secrets" i added while shaking my head. He

nodded his head in agreement and smiled. The waiter came back with the drinks and i grinned at Jack.