Making Her Fall

Chapter 14

     "Why in the hell did I let you talk me into this?" My voice sounds extra whiny as I slide my arms into my dress shirt. My hands quickly go to work doing up each of the buttons carefully in order.

     "Because you adore me." Zoe's smug voice travels from her bathroom. "And I told Melanie we would join her and Maxwell for dinner. So we are going." Damn that woman. She knew I wanted nothing to do with Maxwell.

     I walk over to Zoe's bedroom mirror to check myself as I tuck in my shirt. I watch the reflection of a man that I do not recognize. I still have not gotten used to the look of myself since my late growth spurt. My hair is combed and parted instead of my usual shaggy style. I smirk at the fact I will not have to constantly move my hair out of my eyes tonight.

     "Hmmmm you look good Jayden." I jump turning towards her voice. My mouth drops open at the sight of her. Her midnight blue dress hugs every inch of her frame as it runs to the floor. It is a shame because it hides her gorgeous legs, but the skin tight dress makes my knees weak. I pull my eyes up her body examining her.

     Her lips curl up in a soft smile as her golden hair spills down her left shoulder. I feel myself become mesmerized when I meet her eyes. I don't feel myself moving closer as I get lost in those pools of green. My hands instinctively find her waist before my lips descend on hers. I kiss her with passion and purpose while she melts against me.

     A low moan escapes her as she struggles to pull away. My heart hammers inside my chest as her warm spreads to me. I take her wrists in my hands and press them above her against the wall holding my face less than an inch from hers. Zoe keeps her eyes locked on mine while trying to calm her breathing.

     I let out a shaky breath trying to control myself. "The things you do to me." I rest my forehead against hers before releasing her. She lowers her arms slowly around around my neck while a wicked smile graces her lips.

     "Jayden. If I didn't know better I would think you want to skip the dinner and keep me here all to yourself." I can only nod to her statement because I do not trust my voice right now. Her eyes dance playfully staring back at me. Her head leans forward brushing her soft lips against my cheek then Zoe pulls back. "Too bad. We have a dinner we have to go to."

     I release a long groan as she slips past me to grab her purse and phone. She throws a look over her shoulder watching me. "Come on handsome. Remember you owe me for missing date night last week." I march myself to her side cursing myself for forgetting one time.

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     Zoe takes my hand as the hostess leads us to our table where I see Maxwell already waiting.  He stands to great us with his typical Hollywood smile. "Hello darling." He takes Zoe's hand in his and places a kiss upon her knuckles.  I start to take a step forward when her other hand squeezes mine causing me to stop. I promised I would try to behave, but he is already pushing it.

     Maxwell ignores me as his eyes sweep across the room where I see Melanie enter. The room seems silent as she saunters to our table. She is wearing a red silk dress that stops at her knees showing her strong legs molded by her years of running. Her brown hair is bound tight upon her with only a few strands falling to her face which she tucks behind her ear.

     I have never seen Melanie like this. She walks with confidence and grace. She embraces Zoe before turning to face me. "Thank you for coming Jay." I open my arms to feel her crash into me.

     "You look stunning Mel." I hear a soft cough before turning my gaze to Maxwell waiting impatiently. She turns away blushing heading towards her boyfriend and places a soft kiss on his cheek. She tries to take her seat before he stops her forcing a hungry kiss on her lips.

     I feel Zoe guide me to the seat beside her while we patiently wait for our waiter. Melanie is seated across from me and Maxwell is across from Zoe. Melanie smiles sheepishly as Maxwell wraps his arm around her, but keep his eyes on Zoe. "Easy Jayden." I barely hear Zoe's words as I clinch my hand into a fist under the table.

     When the waiter appears we quickly order and as he leaves Mel initiates a conversation with Zoe asking how she managed to get me to dress up for dinner. Her laugh fills the air leaving me to stare at her. "He knows better than to say no to me. He is on probation for being stupid in the gym and getting himself hurt. He is here because he can't resist both of us and the dressing up is his punishment."

     I freeze adjusting my collar as the two girls look at me before busting out laughing. "Not funny." My voice comes out as a growl only to make them laugh more. Oh, they will pay for this. I watch the two of them out of the corner of my eye planning my revenge.

     Our dinner is served and each of us dig in. The girls do most of the talking, but Maxwell chimes in often talking up himself or making comments to both of the girls appearance tonight. Each time he directs his words to Zoe she inches closer to me almost holding me back from crossing the table. After each compliment to Zoe he slides his hands across Melanie's body and forgets all about it.

     "Sorry guys, but I have to use the little girl's room. Be nice Max." Melanie manages to pull herself from Maxwell and Zoe's jumps up to join her kissing my cheek before she goes. I keep my eyes of the two of them as they walk away together.

     "I could watch them walk away all night long." His rich accent sends my blood running through my veins. He turns back towards me with  a smug look on his face. "You have a gorgeous woman Jayden. I would be careful not to lose that one. There are some devils around here that would love to sweep up that sweet piece of ass."

     "Maxwell." My voice is low and stern. I grip the seat beneath me turning my knuckles white glaring at him. He throws up his hands in mock surrender.

     "Easy now Jay. I couldn't do that because I am a taken man. I have my sweet doll Melanie. My little toy." I can't handle this. I am going to kill him.

     "Melanie is no fucking toy. She is an amazing women that deserves respect."

     "Of course she is.... hello sweetheart."  I hear Mel's heels click along the floor with Zoe right behind her. Melanie presses a quick kiss on his lips before being pulled in his lap. She lets out a squeal before his arms wrap around her.

     "Max. You promised me a walk through the park after dinner." He sighs nodding to her then proceeds to pay the full bill winking at Zoe. I hear a sharp noise as Maxwell's eyes begin to water. My eyes slide to Zoe's grin realizing what she did. That's my girl.

     Melanie says her goodbyes and hugs both of us before leading her boyfriend out the door. He was smart enough to keep his hands clear of Zoe after she kicked him. I feel my girlfriend's hand fold into mine on the way to my truck. She stops me when I open the door for her. "Jay? Are you okay?"

     "I'm fine. That bastard just pisses me off. Flirting with you. Treating Mel like a damn toy. I want to strangle that prick." She takes my hands in mine running her fingers along my knuckles. I release a deep breath kissing her shoulder. "I'm proud of you kicking that turd's shin. I hope you made him bleed." She smiles climbing up into her seat and then I make my way to the driver's seat.

     "Don't head to my apartment just yet. We need to stop by the gym." I look at her confused as she scoots closer to me placing her hand on my thigh. "I knew tonight was going to be tough so I brought our training gear. I expect to hear what happened when we were gone. I saw your face and you were about to explode."

     "You are incredible you know that?" She leans her head on my shoulder when I start up the truck. Her fingers trace up and down my leg.

     "Maybe after a session at the gym you could show me how incredible I am. Preferably in the shower." A sexy grin spreads on her face sending my heart racing. How could I refuse her wish?