Doing it Alone: Sequeal to Giving Her Away

Doing it Alone: Chapter 12

Shane

I turned my glance to Minnie after Devon had left the kitchen.

“He's gonna get in over his head big time,” I said with a sigh.

“I know,” she whispered, “ But clearly he doesn't want to listen to reason.”

“So do nothing? Or talk to Jen and warn her when Devon's not around?”

“I don't know,” she admitted.” It's sticky territory.”

“I know I just don't want her get swayed by her up and down emotions and do something she'll regret.”

“Or... you could call Harry.. tell him what Devon’s doing...... “ she said.

“Oh that’s crossing my limits.. I need her to find out and things without me gettin gmy ass chewed for sticking my nose where it doesn’t belong....” I said.

“That’s true.....” she said, softly. We were both at a loss. We had no idea how to let Jen or Harry know what Devon was up to without upsetting them both....

　

Jennifer

“You are such a sweetheart to me today....” I giggled.

“Well, this is just the start.. I think tomorrow, you me and Nattie need to go shopping..... She could use a day out as well...” Devon said, still massaging my feet. I closed my eyes and let out a soft moan.

“Sounds like a plan..... God that feels so good.... you need to do this like professionally....” I said, softly.

“I could, but that would mean less for you...” he chuckled.

I smirked,” ooo the most for Jeny yay!”

“Absolutely. I wouldn't have it any other way,” he said.

“How did I get so lucky?” I asked.

　

Devon

Oh that was a good question, yes it was. But I should be asking how did I get so lucky to know someone as amazing as Jennifer? I kind of got lost in thoughts and didn't realize that I hadn't answered her question.

“Devon?” she said.

“Huh?” I said coming out of my thoughts.

“I asked how I got so lucky?” she said with a smile.

“You are special Jen,” I said softly.

“Awww, devy... thanks...” she cooed softly.

“You’re welcome.. I really mean that.....” I said, smiling down at her.

　

Jennifer

He’s looking at me so strangely... almost teh same way Harry does occasionally.

“Baby, you light up my world, like nobody else.. teh way that you flip your hair, gets me overwhelmed,” I heard from next to me. Oh god.. my phone.... I reached for it, brakign Devon’s gaze and answered it.

“Hello?!” I asked.

“Jeny... baby how ar eyou?! I see you got home alright...” Harry’s beautiful voice said.

“Oh yes... I’m doing good.. Devon’s been a huge help....” I said, softly.

“Oh... how?’ he asked nervously.

‘Baths.. on my own, naps, foot rubs.. he’s jsut been a great help..” I siad.

　

Harry

Foot rubs?! Did she jsut say foot rubs?! This Devon fellow was moving in on my wife? Trying to ply her with little pleasures. I didn't like that.

“Sounds a little intimate don't you think?” I finally asked.

She laughed,” Harry you're so silly. Im feeling wrecked after traveling, especially once we landed. Nattie refused to be put in the stroller and was kicking..and crying. He's being considerate.”

“Considerate?”

“Harry seriously.” I had to be honest. Guys didn't give foot rubs to be considerate, surely Jennifer knew that. Right? This was starting to bug me now. It was one thing for the fellow to lend a hand with Nat because I wasn't there but this...was a bit much.

“Jennifer,” I said.

“Harry.....” she challenged.

“Baby, i love you.. and I trust YOU with my entire heart, but please.. please be careful,” I warned.

“I will baby... I love you so much no one can replace you!” she said.

“I love you too baby, give my baby girl lovin for me...” I said.

“I will baby.. call me later?” she asked.

“Absolutely....” I said. When we hung up I was furious... I shouldn’t be.. but I was.. that bastard pretended to be my friend.. and NOW he’s giving my wife a foot massage?! Are you kidding me?! I was most definitely gonna be calling and skyping every second I had.

“Whoa... Harry you look lit up!!!” Louis said, coming in.

“I'm just waiting for the moment I can slug that Devon fellow!” I said angrily.

“Whoa..Devon? Oh that fellow a friend of Jen's?”

“That's the one. He's plying her with little pleasures and giving her foot massages!”

Devon

The end of Jennifer's conversation about the I loves and stuff well what I heard from her end anyway made me sick, I tried to cover it up.

“Anything else I can do for you tonight?” I asked with a smile.

“Anything at all just name it,” I said.

“Ummm, no I’m fine...” she said, quickly sitting up, stealing her feet back.

“Thank you for your help today.. but umm.. I am uh gonna go check on Natalie...” she added, quickly exiting the room.

“Epic fail...” Shane chorused comign through the living room to gather jen’s empty glass.

“Don’t start with me Shane.. please...” i said.

“She’s IN love with harry.. you heard her... no one can take his place... or replace him!” he said.

“I know... for now... things are early...’ I said, softly. He just sighed and went to help Minnie get dinner on the table, just as Jennifer came down with natalie.

“Shane.. I think tomorrow, Nattie and I will be going home....” she said, softly.

　

Shane

I frowned,” Are you sure Jeny?” I asked softly. I had liked having her and Natalie in the house.

“ Soph and Max have loved having Nattie to play with and I've loved having both of you here,” I said quietly.

“Well you know soon I'll be joining Harry in London and then he'll be in the states so yeah I think it might be for the best,” Jennifer said. I was hoping this didn't have anything to do with Devon...or Id be super pissed.

“Are you sure you can't stay?” I asked. “Is there something more you need help with or something?” I was hoping that maybe Jeny was feeling overwhelmed and needed extra hands but at her place she didn't have those. So clearly...something upset her.

“If there's anything you want to talk about,” I said softly.

“Sure.. ummm.. privately?” she asked. I nodded. We went upstairs and she sat on the guest bed.

“Shane.. it’s nothing personal.. it’s just... Harry is really upset about how close Devon and I have become... he’s my husband.... so I really just need to distance myself from Dev.... so harry isn’t upset....” she said, softly.