The Party: The Complete Series

Chapter Four- Amsterdam

~~LeClere's point of view ~~

Bella has questioned me every day; I refuse to break a rule; Rhys said we could. He specifically said not to tell her who it was. I've also been very tight-lipped about actual details. I try not to think about it. When I do, my mind goes immediately to Rhys.

Marco: "Bear?"

LeClere: "Yeah?"

Marco: "You ok?"

LeClere: "Yes, why?"

Marco: "Did something happen with Cindy?"

LeClere: "No, Why?"

Marco: "You're different. There's something different about you."

I can feel him staring at me, tapping his pen on the table.

LeClere: "Ask what you want to ask Marco."

Marco: "Did you meet someone?"

LeClere: "No."

Marco: "Are you sure? You seem really happy."

Just then, my phone beeps. I look down and see Rhys's name. I can't help but smile.

~~Text conversation~~

Rhys: "What do you guys think about making this weekend the whole weekend? The partner you pick you stay with from Friday to Sunday?"

LeClere: "I'm in."

~~End conversation~~

Within minutes my phone starts going crazy with replies.

Marco: "Oh, sweetheart, you have met someone."

LeClere: "Not really. It's complicated. I'm just extremely happy."

I read the packet Bella had given me; it was the list of rules and a very brief bio of each person, First name only, age, sexual likes, and dislikes. I busted out laughing reading that Rhys doesn't give oral. I'm going to have to ask him about that the next time I get him.

Marco: "I'm happy for you, Clere."

LeClere: "Believe me when I say that I am not dating anyone. I'm just in a really good place."

Marco: "I'm just glad you are happy."

Marco's phone rings. I can't hear the other person. All I can hear is Marco.

~~Phone Conversation~~

Marco: "Hello?"

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Marco: "Ok?"

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Marco: "Why?"

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Marco: "Damnit, Maverick. When are you going to grow up?"

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Marco: "Fine."

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Marco: "Ok."

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Marco: "My assistant can set it up."

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Marco: "Ok."

{Apparently, I'm going to do something.}

Marco: "This better not be a waste of my time."