The proposal

Chapter: 23

Lacey's P.O.V

I took out all my pent up aggression out upon the punching bag. Furious jabs and kicks sweat poured down my face. The gym door swung open. A curvy blonde came in. Welcome to Bellevue gym.I announce as I whiped my face making myself more presentable. She had the good girl next door look  going for her. She played with her hair . "Umm .. I would like to become a member . My friend says your the best trainer so.. I'm assuming your Lacey."

Yes I am. So what kind of training are you interested in ? Cardio? Strength? Etc. I kept on with the different types of classes and training we offer. " I think I want to do what you were doing before you stopped." She awkwardly said.
" I'm roxy ,I'm new to the gym scene !"

Hi roxy .your going to love it here. You have to sign these forms then I can show you the locker room area. Roxy signed the forms she seemed to relax at this point. " where do you work?"

"Elite" we said in unison

You peg me as an elite girl. I smiled .
Everyone seems to keep saying that but I don't see it. Roxy said modestly. I liked her honesty it's been ages since meeting Alex .That she
Came across anyone that is honest other than Victoria. I'm sorry for prying but you seem so lost in thought . So your ..single or taken.oh my gosh, it sounded like I'm making a pass at her .mentally kicking myself for being so intrusive in this woman's life. Her cheeks reddened as she pulled her long honey blonde hair into a high ponytail. " I ... it's complicated"

I felt talkative today and she so easy to talk to.

I'm never gossip or spill my guts to strangers but it feels so good to vent as roxy laced up her shoes oh, I understand my boyfriend just dropped the bomb that he slept with an evil ex. And now she' s elegiacally pregnant. As we started our warm Up stretches.

"That's horrible . I'm sorry this is happening to you. I know I just met you but you seem like a sweet person who doesn't deserve that drama."
Roxy said with passion there is more to this quiet girl than she lead on. As I showed her the proper technique of hitting .She hit the pouncing bag repeatedly as instructed.

The worst part is that it's plastered all over the internet. Roxy went sheet white. " I'm so sorry Lacey". She sincerely hugged me it took me by surprise. I never thought I would need a hug that it would make everything better. " keep your head up! I don't believe everything I see or read on that stuff. It's only trash talk in my opinion . The paparazzi weave a tale of lies from only one side of the story" she had a cold tone as she punched harder.

You sound like something like you have personal experiance with that. I looked at roxy as her eyes hardened . " I trust you" she said as she kicked "i was bullied when I was in school" she admitted. " I had a huge crush on a guy ( the school bad boy). Exhaling ..I .thought .he finally .cared .for .me. As she said between hits. He played me and His friends plastered my first time on the schools webpage.His girlfriend (the typical cheerleader)edited out what her boyfriend had said and added venomous remarks .thankfully it was caught before it went viral . So I have no heart when it comes to players. So this is the perfect job for me to teach them what it feels like to be played.

We worked out in silence after her confession. That is great for you first day. I have a list of meal options that would work best for her hourglass figure. I am so jealous of her natural figure. Roxy smiled and "I'm jealous of yours slender athletic build than all this" gesturing to her well endowed chest. We laughed . I instantly knew we would be friends. Roxy grabbed her bag and waved before exiting. "Have a great week Lacey"

Same to you roxy. I waved back as she disappered through the door. I went to my desk in the corner . I thought to myself ...Why is there always so many papers upon my desk?

The old owner came in "Lacey the new owner is coming in around one. Please give him a tour of the facility." Zander walked in as the old owner walked away. " oh , it's you" I said coldly. Zander rubbed his neck as he does when he's nervous" Lacey we need to talk !"

I stoped filing the paper work that was scattered across the table. Then talk alexander..
I rolled my eyes and put my hands on my hips. " I know you hate me right now but I need a favor. Can you have lunch with me at my mom's?"

I sighed as he gave me the puppy dog eyes. Yes but we're not acting like where together . As of now til this is sorted your not my boyfriend ..no hugs. (Zander got closer ) no struggles.(even closer til he is only a breath away) and defiantly no ki... ss ..he shut up my venting with fevered kisses. " these kind of kisses are off limit?"he questioned as passion filled his eyes.

Yes definitely I fanned myself . I tried to get my composure everything felt hot and needy. Mentally I though don't give in stay strong. I steeled my back. I have to be back by one.

Deal..Alex smiled.

I ran to the lockeroom I jumped into the shower fully clothed except my shoes of course. Damn you Alex ! I screamed in the silence of the lockeroom. The cold spray calmed my heated hormones.

I got out and dressed In my favorite white Capri pants and cute floral top that showcased the tops of my shoulders. I felt classy but cute. I guess this will do ., I put on my pink Sandals and met him at the door. He looked so handsome in his khaki pants and blue polo. It still took my breath away that he was mine.

He smiled "your beautiful."

"Suck up"I picked

"Hey the truth hurts sweetheart but I'm not trying to suck up I'm being honest". Your beautiful.as Alex opened the door for me. We walked in silence to his black Audi. I have a weakness for jeeps but fast cars are a close second. he going to be the death of me.. I swore under my breath

He drove til we ended up in suburbia ..hell..
every house one street is massively big and costs more than I can ever afford in my life time. I have nothing against that he comes from old money. It's just I rather the simple things in life.

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I'm sorry for anyone who I did or is getting bullied. It's not cool to be belittle others. Tell someone a parent teacher or trusted friend.

Lulu greg❤️