Styles Games {h.s} |Editing soon|

Chapter One

I was annoyed as ever when Martin felled to bring me the paperwork he was supposed to have done a week ago. I don't know why I agreed to have an intern studying business as a shadow to me. I had no time to waste when it came to getting things done around the office.

I picked up the phone to cancel the whole thing but hung up after the first ring because I couldn't help but feel bad. I was once 18 and looking for a way out and it was hard to get here but I'm here now. I'll let it pass once again but make no mistake, I won't for long.

"Miss storm.. Carny is here to see you." I couldn't hide the smile on my face. My best friend was in town for only the weekend and for once she convinced me to go out and have a good time like we used to back in college.

I nod at Theresa indicating to send her in. I squealed and ran to her and engulfed her in a large hug.

"I missed you so fucking much!" She spoke with that strong New Jersey accent as I take in a strong smell indicating that just moments ago she was tangled with someone.

"You are 30 minutes late. Do you care to explain?" I smirk waiting for intimate details. It was sad that I was living my sex life through my best friend but I'm not like her. I can't go out and get a guy and bring him back to my place and have a grand old time. I'd feel bad and apparently my job scares a lot of people away according to Carny. I do somewhat agree with that.

"You know me so well that it is scary!" She sits in one of the navy velvet chairs across from my desk. I push myself up to the glass and place my elbows up to hold my face so I can listen.

"He was extremely attractive for starters but he was also very charming. I wasn't even looking for a hookup here but damn I couldn't stop. He was great. We did it in a public bathroom. I could tell he was like me in a way.. Not wanting anything serious or he was just having a really bad day. I wouldn't mix with him anyways if I was looking for something serious. He seemed broken. He cried afterwards." I felt my heart sink.

"Damn Carny. You just left him didn't you?" I love Carny but she was so good at messing things up for herself. She had a lot of good guys that wanted something serious and was good for her but she is still chasing a high. I guess I felt a little jealous with how easy it was for her to do stuff like that. I couldn't give myself to some stranger.

I felt insecure with my body still regardless on how much work I put into it.

She tells me after a drink and flirting.. They weren't strangers anymore but I would have to disagree with that statement. It isn't my life though. She was a grown 25 year old woman like I was. She makes her own choices and even if I didn't like them.. It wasn't my business.

"I did. I didn't know what to do. I felt like the sex was good. It was to me. I didn't even get his name and he didn't give me his number." That didn't happen a lot. She at least got a couple numbers from the guys she's slept with. I'm sure she could dig out a handful of numbered napkins out of her channel bag right now.

"Enough about me. How is your sex life? Nonexistent still?" I rolled my eyes before nodding my head.

"Christ Mel! It has been what? Over a year since Brandon. You need to get out. I know you guys weren't official and it was just a no strings attached friendship bullshit or whatever but it isn't healthy. You need to get laid. I can see all those new wrinkles. You are tense. You need dick." I hated hearing that she thought I had any feelings towards Brandon.

We dated for a couple months when we were in middle school and rekindled senior year of college. It was a no strings attached type of thing.

I needed to feel something while he was getting over a breakup.

I used him like he used me until I started falling for him.

I've told her that countless of times but somehow it always comes back up.

"Carny! I haven't had sex because I miss Brandon. I've been trying to juggle my moms business." I couldn't help but slump in my chair.

My mom passed during my senior year of college and after graduation.. Everything was left to me.

I was the head of the top fashion company in New York. I have so much to do and it keeps me away from a lot of things but I knew since I was a child that this was my passion just as much as my moms.

I am completely caught up in work and it is hard at times but I feel her most here. She was here most of the time when I was a child. I rarely saw her at home.

"I'm sorry Mel. I just want you to enjoy things. You weren't that much fun in college but now you lost that little spark. I miss hanging out with you. I know we both have good jobs and live in different states but I'm here for you always." I smile at her.

"I know Carny. I tend to push men away a lot but I haven't felt anything for anyone in awhile. I'm starting to think I never will." Maybe love wasn't meant for someone like me. Would I even have time for someone? He would have to be a businessman like me to ever understand and get me out of this office.

"Speaking of fun, The bar we are going to tonight is just half an hour away. You are going to love it. I brought you one of my favorite dresses to wear since I know you don't own dresses like mine. I have the best taste in party dresses so don't even argue." She holds up a hand. She could read my mind.

"As long as you brought matching heels" She claps her hands together before standing up.

"You know I did girl! I have to go set up my hotel room since I'm having a special friend over tonight. I'll send you directions to the club since you'll have your fancy driver drive you there anyways. We all can't afford one of those unfortunately." She groans. Richard worked for my mother for years. He was a kind and gentle 56 year old man who smelt like peppermint.

He was a dear friend.

"You better not be late. I don't want to be there alone without you." I warned her before she waved her hand at me before leaving. I rolled my chair around to see a yellow taxi parked in front of my Mercedes. It was my time to get off work. I see her wave at Richard who just got out to go to the passenger side. She looks up to spot me before giving me a silly look.

"Lock up tonight Theresa. Please." She nods before I press the elevator button.

I get down to Richard before he opens the back passenger door and lets me in.

"I can get myself in Richard. I keep telling you that." He nods.

"It is a habit I suppose" The door closes. I see a black bag folded next to me with a shoe box on top. I was actually excited to see what outfit Carny picked out for me.

She had good taste as well even though ours were completely different.

I trusted her and her fashion choices for things like tonight.

I unzipped it to see a sparkling black dress. I couldn't help but take a look at it before getting home and surprisingly, I love everything about it.