MY LOVER.....MY FRIEND.....A JAYLOR FANFIC

Part 1

Taylor walked into the grand ballroom of the hotel and all of a sudden there was a hush in the room. People's eyes are on her admiring the way she looks. Dressed in a red well fitted gown with a high slit up her thigh, backless held by a thin sliver of swarowski crystal studded strip of material showing her graceful back and sweetheart neckline showing off just enough cleavage made her entrance even more dramatic. She didn't intend for that to happen but her alluring beauty is undeniable thus all the attention was on her. 

A pair of ocean blue eyes is gazing at her with admiration and longing. Joe has been waiting for this moment for 15 years. Taylor and Joe were best friends until they were 10 years old when his family moved to the UK due to business differences between their fathers who used to be best friends and partners. They have always been close and supportive of each other. He looked out for her in school and anywhere they go. Even their parents were making bets that they will end up together when they become adults.

Taylor found her friend Abigail and Martha in the crowd and approached them hurriedly. 

"Tay you look great, no wonder so many eyes are on you."

Taylor dismissed this comment and looked around the room. She saw her parents and she waved at them in acknowledgement. She felt  a pair of eyes follow her around and it started to make her uncomfortable. She went to the bar for a drink and was waiting on line when she saw somebody leaning on the counter who looks extremely familiar. 

The man is tall, good looking, with longish blonde hair, ocean blue eyes, pouty lips, and smiling at her as if he knows her. Oh my God  he's coming towards me. But he really looks familiar.

"Hi Taylor, remember me? It's been 15 years since we were together. I'm Joe. Joe Alwyn your friend."

Taylor couldn't control herself, she hugged him tightly and called out his name repeatedly.  "Oh my God Joe it's you, It's you. I miss you so much. Joe my BFF Joe." Taylor's excitement made Joe's heart beat rapidly and he was consumed with happiness and excitement.

"Martha, Abigail this is my BFF Joe from 15 years ago" Taylor excitedly introduced Joe to Martha and Abigail.

"Hi , I'm Joe. Nice to meet you ladies. Taylor's friends are friends of mine." he charmingly introduced himself. with a beaming smile.

Both girls did not miss the looks that Taylor and Joe are giving each other. They could see how thrilled and happy they are with this surprise reunion. They exchanged pleasantries then the couple took off towards the garden.

"How are you? Why are you in the states? Is it for personal reasons, business reasons or any other unnamed factors. Are you just visiting or here for good?" Taylor asked the rapid fire questions that made Joe smile.

"I came here for personal and business reasons and other factors. I may be here for good. It depends on how things are going to work out."

"So are you married, engaged, committed to anyone? Tell me, I want to catch up on things. It's been a long time".

"No, I'm not married, engaged or committed to anyone. I was in a relationship that ended 2 years ago and I'm not looking anywhere for a new love."

"Me too, I was engaged but I ended that 2 years ago due to a cheating fiance. I have been burned once and I don't want that to happen again. I have diminished trust for people specially men. I'm happy with my life as it is. I can go anywhere and do anything I want without somebody checking on me. I really hate that. I am my own person and I wish people will respect that."

"So we're two of a kind, both jilted by our exes. I have learned how to live with it and I'm happy right now."

"How was growing up in the UK?"

"I was devastated when we left New York. I was angry at my parents for separating us. I didn't understand how they could just take off and leave. You were my best friend and leaving you was hurtful and sad. It took me awhile to adjust and not being able to reach out to you made it unbearable. I went to school and poured my mind and into it. I completed a degree in business and finished my graduate studies few years earlier than scheduled."

"I was a complete wreck when you left without even saying goodbye. I hated you for it, I thought we were best friends but you betrayed me, but in spite of that I kept thinking about you. I made new friends but they could never replace you. School, education and being successful were foremost on my mind."

"We were heartbroken at such a young age. But now that we meet again let's make this friendship lasting and more memorable than ever." They made this promise with a handshake and a friendly hug.