Chapter 5 Test my patience

The pink place was busy as usual. It was an upscale restraint owned by Edel's sister Rhea and she was a bitch.

I searched for Edel and when my eyes found him, I smiled. He waved me over and I joined him at the table.

I leaned in for a kiss. He tried to deepen it but I chuckled and pulled away.

"You brought cupcakes?" His face lit up as I handed the small bag over to him.

"I did. Nevaeh asked me to give them to you"

"Ohhhh. That was sweet of her. I love her cupcakes"

"You're not allowed to bring food in here" Rhea's annoying voice said from behind me.

"Don't start Rhea" Edel grumbled.

"It's the rules"

"Then maybe we should leave"

"I'm not saying that" she muttered before leaving our table.

"I don't know why she likes to act like that every damned time" he said with a frown.

"You should ignore her"

"Tell me. What has your family said about the choosing" I looked around. We were at a public place.

"I don't want to talk about it here"

"Come on Paisley. I'm dying to know. We can talk in hushed times and besides nobody is listening to us"

"When we are in a more private place" I told him with finality. He grumbled but he didn't ask me about it again. He focused on the cupcakes while I used my phone.

"Drinks for you" a waitress said in a cheery voice.

"I didn't order drinks"

"Rhea asked me to bring drinks" she pointed to Rhea who had a fake smile on and did a little wave with her fingers.

I reached into my bag for my purse and brought out some money.

"Oh. Don't bother. It's on the house"

"Tell her thanks"

It was a fruit punch and I sipped on it while I waited for Edel to be done. Once he was through, he went to the back to see Rhea while I waited for him outside.

I saw him give her a side hug before he came outside. The walk to his apartment was short. He had a small duplex with the white picket fence. It was where we were going to live after we got married.

I was excited. I couldn't wait to start my life with him. The living room was pristine. The floors shining and the air clean. I sat down and made myself comfortable and he joined me.

"Now tell me what your parents said"

"Nevaeh will be going"

"Thank God" I frowned at him.

"What do you mean by that?" He took in my expression.

"No. What I mean is it's better she is asked to go than you"

I scowled and pushed his hand off me.

"It's not better. My sister is not going anywhere. None of us are"

"What? What do you plan to do then. You can't keep the bride of the beast away from him"

"There has to be away around this. Nevaeh is not going. Not while I'm alive"

"So what do you plan to do?"

"I'm going to speak to Silas. Convince him to pick someone else"

"And if it doesn't work?"

"Then go to the beasts myself and make them understand that my sister cannot be their bride"

"Are you insane? Why would you risk your life like that. It's not worth it. Just.."

"Your words are beginning to anger me. How can you say it's not worth it. Will you simply let them take Rhea"

"Babe I..."

"Well if you'll let them take your sister, I can't let them take mine"

"I'm sorry babe. Don't be upset please"

"Then don't tell me my sister isn't worth it" I shouted angrily.

"I'm sorry. Please forgive me"

I ignored him. He knows me so much and knows not to talk about my sister like that but he still did.

"Come on love. I'm sorry"

"Whatever"

"I have something for you" he went into the room and came back with a small box.

"What's in here?"

"It's a late birthday gift"

"Right speaking of birthday gifts. Nevaeh got us something"

"Really? What did she get?"

"Flight tickets to the next town"

"That's amazing. I'm going to call her and thank her"

I tore the box open and squealed in excitement.

He got me the rare collection of mugs I've been trying to get in a long time. I had a vast collection in my room and he knew how important it was for me to get it.

"Thank you so much" I squealed and hugged him tightly.

"I love you"

"I love you too"

"Let's see a movie"

"What movie?"

"Anything" he got some blankets and turned off the heat. We sat together and watched a movie.

He was hands throughout the whole movie and even though I wanted to continue watching, I was getting horny. He pulled me in for a kiss and I deepened it.

His hands travelled down my body and I moaned in ecstasy. His fingers finding my center and playing with my clit through my panties. I moaned into his mouth, my fingers tugging at his hair.

His lips travelled down, taking one hardened nipple into his mouth.

"Fuck Edel" I shouted. I was wet and his fingers slid in easily. He pumped steadily while I lifted my hips to meet his thrusts.

My muscles stiffened as I felt the orgasm coming. I buried my face into his neck as my hips jerked against his fingers. He peppered kisses all over my face as I tried to catch my breath.

"You like that?" He said in a low voice and I nodded.

He gave me orgasms and that was perfect. But we couldn't go further than this. I wanted to wait until our wedding night for the main act. We fooled around learning what the other liked but I would like to go all the way when we were married.

I checked my time. It was evening already.

" I have to go back to the pastry shop" I told him pulling away. I arranged my dress and hair while he looked at me. My eyes moved down his body and I could see the hard imprint of his dick from his pants.

He groaned. "Can't you stay the night?"

"I promised Nevaeh I'll come back and I didn't tell mama I'll be sleeping over"

"You can just call them"

"It doesn't work like that"

I leaned over and kissed him.

"I'll see you tomorrow"

"Promise?"

"I promise" I grabbed my bag and left his house.

I decided to keep the mugs there since I would be living here in the future. There was no need taking them home and moving them later.

There were still customers at the shop when I got there but only Nevaeh was there. She looked stressed and I offered to take over.

"Waverly and Bellamy want us to have a small get together before the end of the week"

"That's nice"

"Also, Kamiko dropped by"

"She's in town?"

"Yes. She was here about an hour ago. She says she tried calling you"

I didn't see any calls from her but I made a mental note to call her as soon as I was done here.

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"Shit. Shit" I muttered under my breath as I grabbed my bags. I ran out of the room only to realize that I was barefoot.

I dropped the bag and ran into the room searching for my shoes. I found them and grabbed them putting them on as I ran out again grabbing my bags.

"Be careful Paisley" my mother shouted at the same time I hit my foot on the chair.

"Fuck" I cursed.

"You have to be careful. You'll hurt yourself" Nevaeh said from the kitchen doorways as she watched me run around like a headless chicken.

"I'm late Nevaeh. I'm in so much trouble" I hurried for the door.

"Don't forget to Kamiko" she called out before I slammed the door shut. Shit. I forgot to call her yesterday. The call would have to wait until later today. Firstly, I needed to get to work.

I couldn't run on my feet. I was already so late. I took a cab to the office.

"You're late" the receptionist Patricia said to me cocking her head to the side.

"I know. My alarm didn't work this morning"

"You'll have to explain to the boss. He asked me to send you in once you came"

"Fuck" this was it for me. My boss didn't like me already and had been looking for a way to get rid of me. He was going to give me hell for coming late.

I rushed to my desk to drop my things then went into the bathroom. I looked like a crazy woman. No wonder the cab man kept staring at me though the rear view mirror.

"Late again?" Ermina said as she stepped out of the stall. I ignored her. I fixed my hair and she just stared at me. Her continuous staring started irritating me and I turned to her with a glare.

"What?"

"Nothing" she shrugged.

"Just imagining how your ugly face would look when the boss fires you" I saw her smirk before she stormed out of the bathroom slamming the door behind her.

I flinched at the sound. I hoped the boss hears it too. Maybe she'll get fired. The boss hated me, but he hated Erwina even more. I fixed myself quickly and went to his office.

I knocked on the door but there was no response. I knocked even harder and heard a loud shout from inside. I assumed he asked me to come inside and pushed the door open.

"Did I ask you to enter?" he glared at me.

"You said..." I remembered he didn't actually ask me to enter.

"No"

"So why the fuck did you enter?"

There was no point in arguing. "I'm sorry"

"Get out" I bit my tongue and nodded and stepped out of the office. I couldn't go anywhere until he finished speaking to me. That meant my days work will have to be delayed. He was doing this to punish me. Fucking bastard.

I paced at his door while waiting for him to call me in. I stood there for over thirty minutes still waiting for the idiot to call me. I had two options. Well three.

Go back to my table and get fired. There was no way I was doing that. Knock again and have him extend my waiting time. I knew he was waiting for me to knock again.

The third option was to wait and I was found it.

"Boss giving you a hard time?" A young handsome man asked. I had seen him around the office but we never spoke to each other. I never had a reason to.

I sighed deeply. "When does he ever not"

The boy chuckled. "True. I'm Declan" he extended his hands and I stared at it for a few seconds before I took it.

"Paisley"

"I know. You're quite popular around here"

"I am?"

He chuckled again. "Of course. Your issues with the boss and the other lady. Erwina"

I rolled my eyes and he continued. "Sometimes we make a bet on who you're going to fight with"

My mouth opened in shock. They did that?

"So you guys see me as a troublemaker?"

"No" he said quickly.

"It's just that...."

"Never mind" I cut him off. I didn't care for an explanation and I didn't give two ducks what they thought about me. I was nice to those who were nice. If I'm being a bitch it's because I'm returning their energy.

"So.. do you like want to grab lunch with me?"

"You seem to have forgotten my situation. There's no lunch for me"

"Right. Maybe another time?"

"No"

"Oh" his disappointment was as clear as day but I didn't feel bad. What's the point of giving excuses when I could just be honest. Besides, the only reason he was asking me to lunch was because he had an interest in me. I had a boyfriend. I wasn't going to give him false hope.

"Okay then. I'll be on my way. See you later" I have a small wave as I watched him walk away. I noticed his friend who was trying to hold in his chuckle as he walked towards him.

I rolled my eyes. Children. They probably also made a bet to see if he could take me out. Ridiculous.

With one last look at me, Declan disappeared as he turned into the corner.

"Come in" I heard from inside.

"Finally" I muttered before plastering a fake smile and pushing the door open. He was laid back on the chair, a drink in his hand and a condescending look on his face.

"You came late. Again"

"Again? It was just today" I shouted on impulse and he arched his brow.

"I'm sorry. My alarm didn't go off"

"That is not our business Paisley. I pay you to work and not to give any fucking excuse. But it seems that is all you know how to do" he screamed at me and I winced.

"I'm sorry" I said again. There was nothing I could do but continue to apologize. He studied me and I scratched behind my ear.

"This is your last warning Paisley. The next time I won't let you off easily. You hear me?"

"Yes boss"

"Now get the fuck out"

"Yes boss" I turned to leave.

"And no lunch for you" he shouted. I rolled my eyes and fought the urge to slam the door as I went out. I saw the other employees hurry back to their work. They were listening to our conversation.

I squared my shoulder and walked to my desk. I heard a snicker as I passed Erwina.

"That'll teach you"

I ignored her and sat on my desk pulling out my work to get busy. I heard footsteps draw closer and looked up to see Patricia.

"Boss is an ass" she said in an effort to console me.

I laughed loudly. He was indeed an ass and if I didn't need this fucking job I would have told him what I thought to his face and packed my shit.

Patricia returned to her desk when she heard the sound of the bosses door opening. I quickly opened the folders and stared intently at the papers. I felt his heated glare as he walked past my table but I didn't look up.

Today was going to test my patience.