Cold Showers

Jayda Wright tried to hold back tears as the Board announced her Partner of the most reputable law firm in the United States; Saunders and Co.

It was indeed a well-deserved position for Jayda. She has been aiming for this position since the first time she interned as a paralegal in Saunders and Co. She worked her ass off, gave up everything relating to her social life and put her ALL in her job.

At age 29, she was the youngest and the first female to become a Partner in Saunders and Co.

No doubt being a partner comes with a lot of responsibilities but she was a hard worker so she knew she would survive.

Apart from the responsibilities that came with her promotion, She was now like one of the owners of the firm hence, there would be a great increment in her salary, doubled benefits and most importantly, her name would be engraved on the door of her new office. What a dream come true for Jayda!

"Thank you so much, Mr Tucker, I promise not to disappoint you." She said to the president of the firm who was in his early fifties.

(tall, average weight, with dark hair.)

"You worked for it Jayda so you deserve the position. You hardly lose a case in court and no doubt your wins have contributed to the reputation of this law firm. I wish you all the best in this phase of your career and I hope you don't disappoint us because we all look up to you now." Mr Tucker said.

"You don't have to worry about anything. I will work harder than I've ever worked in this law firm." She promised.

Jayda was congratulated by other partners and senior associates in the conference room. They made a toast and made small conversations in between.

As soon as Jayda was able to escape from the conference room, she went to her office (Aka her old office because she would be moving into her new office on Monday), she reached for her iPhone in her bag and dialled her best friend, Lilian.

"Guess what Lily?" Jayda said excitedly as soon as Lilian picked up her call.

"You just got laid?" Lilian teased which made Jayda roll her eyes.

"What a mood spoiler! Anyways I got promoted."

"OMG!!! As a Partner Query?" Lilian asked.

"Yes, babe. Jayda Wright is now a Partner in Saunders and Co."

"Congratulations my love. You work so hard, this is truly well deserved."

"Thank you." Jayda giggled.

"You should go out to celebrate. It's a pity I'm busy tonight. I have to complete the designs for a few dresses. The fashion show is tomorrow."

"Don't worry, we can still hang out tomorrow after your fashion show. I will probably hang out with Zach tonight."

"Please do, and make sure you get laid tonight. No one knows when next you will be free to hang out with us now that you're a partner."

Jayda chuckled, "You have a dirty mind, Lilian. Anyways, I will see you at my place tomorrow evening."

"Alright babe, congratulations once again, " Lilian said before she ended the call.

Jayda decided to give her boyfriend, Zach a call to inform him about her promotion and that she will be pulling up at his place soon but he didn't pick up after calling him twice.

She spent the next thirty minutes offloading her drawers and other things she would need in her new office on Monday. After that, she reached for her handbag and laptop bag and made her way out of the building into her car.

Before she started the engine, She called a restaurant to order food and dessert that will be enough for herself and Zach to celebrate.

As soon as Jayda got to her apartment, She called her parents to give them the good news, then took a shower and started preparing to leave for her boyfriend's place.

Jayda was used to dressing professionally because of her line of career but she decided to go a little wild tonight by looking very sexy. She found the perfect dress and matched it with a pair of heels, she reached for her purse which had just her phone, keycard, credit card, and some cash in it. She made her way to the kitchen to grab a bottle of red wine; Zachery's favourite.

After making a stop at the restaurant to pick up the orders she placed, Jayda made her way to Zachery's apartment. It has been a while she came over to his place and suddenly, she started to feel guilty because she doesn't make time for him as she should.

She heaved a sigh, pressed the doorbell and waited for Zach to open up.

"Hey....." Jayda smiled as soon as she came face to face with Zach but the smile on her face slowly faded when she saw the stern look on his face. He looked like he was not happy to see her; like he was busy and needed her to say what she was here for and then leave.

"Why are you here? Don't you have some work to do?" He mocked.

"Look, I'm sorr......" She was saying but he stopped her halfway.

"Why are you here?" He demanded.

"I got promoted as Partner at the firm so I thought we could celebrate. I came with something for us to eat." She gestured to the food bag she was holding.

"I knew you would be partner one day because your job is the most important thing in your life, congratulations!"

"What do you mean?" Jayda sounded hurt.

"Do you know how many dinner dates I've planned which I had to cancel because you had something that came up with work? Or when you eventually showed up, all you did was talk about work, the cases you dealt with and some other random bullshit. You never even talked about us. For heaven's sake, Jayda, you're my girlfriend and it's not even like you are."

"Maybe we are not meant to be together so I think it's time we go our separate ways."

"Please Zach, Don't break up with me. I promise I will change." Jayda pleaded, trying to hold back tears.

"You were not even a partner and you didn't have time for me. What do you think will happen now that you're a partner?"

"We are both workaholics, I have a family business and chain of hotels that I run but I still create time for us to be together. I want to start a family Jayda and clearly, you are not ready for that, you're not ready to settle down and I'm ready."

"To you, your Job comes first, you come second, your best friend comes third and I have no place in your life."

Jayda opened her mouth to say something but couldn't come up with any reasonable excuse because all that he said was true.

"We never worked, Jayda and I can't continue this way. Let us go our separate ways and I wish you all the best in this new phase of your career."

Jayda was about to plead with him but stopped when a lady came to join Zach at the entrance.

"It's because of her you're breaking up with me?" Jayda asked Zach as she took in the lady's appearance.

She was a little bit taller than Jayda and if possible, prettier. Jayda swallowed painfully in shame.

Zach wrapped his arms around the girl's waist. "She has nothing to do with our relationship. I've been wanting to cut it off for a while but I never got the chance to see you to have a proper conversation with you because of how busy you are."

"I respect you so much that cheating on you is the last thing I will ever think of doing. I met Adriana a month ago and we are getting to know each other. We have a lot in common and she's ready to start a family with me."

"I wish you all the best in your career, Jayda. I've moved on and I hope you do too."

Zach shut the door on her and immediately, the hot tears she was holding rolled down her cheeks. She left the food and wine she brought by his entrance and made her way back to her car.

As soon as Jayda's head hit the headrest of her car, she sobbed uncontrollably.

She liked Zach, he was handsome, rich, successful, caring and humble but now she lost him because she never created time for him.

She didn't know chasing her dreams would cost her her relationship with Zach. Lilian, her best friend, had advised her on several occasions to create time for Zach but she turned deaf ears and now she lost him.

Truthfully, he has been there for her more than she has been there for him. She cancelled 96% of their dates because of work-related reasons. They hardly talked about themselves since they made their relationship official about a year and six months ago. They could even go for a month without talking to each other. That was the extent to which their relationship sucked.

After having a good cry in her car, Jayda started the engine and drove straight to the latest bar in town which was considered to be the most expensive. It was specifically made for high-class people.

Without caring if she had stains of dried tears on her face, she walked elegantly into the bar, her head high, her clutch in her hands and with the intention of getting drunk.

She made herself comfortable on a stool and told the bartender to mix her all the strong drinks they have. She had more than enough cash in her purse to pay for everything.

Jayda has never been a fan of alcohol. She could count the few times she had taken strong alcoholic drinks and neither had she been to a club before. No matter how her best friend, Lilian, threatens her to attend one with her, she always came up with the perfect excuse not to go.

But who cares tonight, she was here to have fun by herself, celebrate her promotion and also her breakup.

Jayda had the most horrible look on her face when she took the first shot but she got comfortable with the taste by the time she took her third shot.

......................

After a very long day at work, having one meeting to the other and reviewing contracts with his lawyer, Sebastian Miller walked into Club 232. The most popular and expensive club in Miami.

Everyone who works in the club knew him as a regular VIP customer. He showed up on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays to have some drinks and find a girl to fuck.

Sebastian is cold, ruthless and heartless. He has absolutely no respect for anyone, especially the female figure. He doesn't believe in love and neither does he believe in anything called passion or emotion. Let's just say he lives a life of contract rather than affection.

The only people Sebastian Miller has respect for and cares about are his parents, twin sisters, his best friend, Caleb and other close members of his family.

Despite his annoying behaviour, Sebastian was handsome as hell and extremely rich which is why girls are always honoured to share his bed with him even if it was just for a night.

As usual, his spot was already prepared for him. As soon as he settled down, a waiter attended to him and served him his usual.

Normally, Sebastian comes to the club with Caleb to enjoy but unfortunately, his so-called best friend ditched him for a date so Seb planned on not staying long tonight. He would have a couple of drinks and look for a girl to take to the hotel to fuck.

As Sebastian gulped down his drink, his eyes met a lady. She was seated at the bar, on a stool. Even though her back was facing him, he could feel himself getting hard by just looking at her back view. He waited a while hoping she was going to turn around so he would signal for her to come over but she never did so he sent a waiter to tell her he wanted to see her.

Normally, as soon as Sebastian tells a waiter to call the attention of a girl, the girl would follow the waiter but he was surprised to see this male waiter come back alone.

"Sir, She refused to come with me." The waiter answered and Sebastian started to get angry.

Being angry was not the best side of Sebastian Miller. He gets angry easily; especially when one refuses to follow his order. He can also say or do anything when angry.

"Didn't you tell her my name?" Sebastian glared at the waiter.

"I did Sir, I even told her to look at you so she would see I'm not lying that Sebastian Miller actually wants to see her. And she said something else." The waiter whispered the last part.

"What did she say?" Sebastian asked, anger evident in his voice and eyes.

"She said I should tell you to go to hell." He whispered.

Sebastian Miller clenched his teeth, picked up his glass of alcohol and made his way towards the lady that was proving hard to get.

Didn't she know any other girl in the club would do anything to be in her position right now?. He was trying to help her life by taking her to the most expensive hotel in town, giving her a good fuck and perhaps some dollars depending on how well she satisfies him.

Never had Seb approached a lady in this bar. They were always the one who walked up to him after he requested their presence.

"You are proving hard to get when I'm trying to help your life!" Sebastian spoke as he sat on an empty stool beside the woman that refused to come to him.

Jayda was about taking another shot when she heard the voice, the voice sounded angry and irritated but for some unknown reasons, it sent shivers down her spine.

She looked at the owner of the voice and for once she forgot how to breathe. Hot and sexy would be an understatement to describe him. He was even looking hotter in his suit. She would have mocked him about wearing a suit to the club but on her way in, she noticed a couple of others with suits too. Perhaps they all came straight from work.

As soon as Sebastian looked into the lady's eyes, he went still. He never expected the person who refused him to be this beautiful. He saw dried tears on her face and for some unknown reason, he felt the need to ask what made her cry, comfort her and let her know everything will be fine.

Sebastian snapped back into reality when he realized he was overthinking. It was not his business to know or find out what had happened to her but on the other hand, he couldn't help but ask.

"Who made you cry?" He asked with a very concerned voice, almost not believing the statement came from him. And for a moment, he felt like strangling the person that made her cry.

"Who knew you could be so caring after lashing out on me with your first statement?" She mocked after which she gulped down another shot, making it her fourth shot.

Sebastian ignored her reply and asked again. "Who made you cry?"

"Apparently, my boyfriend broke up with me. Not that I blame him for doing so. I never took our relationship seriously."

"I'm sorry about that, " Sebastian said, still surprised that he apologized to her. The word "I'm sorry" was something he hardly said to people even when he was at fault. It was as if someone else was in control of his speech.

"Thanks, " Jayda muttered, already wondering why she told a stranger about her problem.

Jayda was about to call the bartender to order for more shots when Sebastian stopped her. "You've had enough already." For some reason, he wanted her to stay sane.

"Whatever I do here is none of your business Mr?" She asked for his name.

Sebastian chuckled in disbelief, this was the first woman he met who acted like she doesn't know who he was.

"You don't know me?" he asked surprised, almost feeling hurt.

She rolled her eyes, "If I knew who you were, would I be asking you what your name is? Dumbass!"

She called him dumbass and he wondered why he didn't get angry. If the word "dumbass" came out from any other person, he would have destroyed that person within a snap of his fingers.

"I thought the waiter told you my name. Anyways, I'm Sebastian Miller."

"He told me but I wasn't paying attention to what he was saying. I'm Jayda."

"You're beautiful, Jayda." He whispered.

Another shiver ran down her spine as her name rolled off his tongue. She tried to hide her blush, "I'm sure you say that to every girl you meet."

He leaned closer to her "I hardly say those words to people. I mean it. You're very beautiful."

Jayda could feel the tiny hairs at the back of her neck stand as his breath fanned against her skin.

"Well, thank you." She smiled.

"My friend, Caleb was supposed to come with me today but he ditched me for a date, " Sebastian said which made Jayda chuckle.

"It's not always about you, you know. Maybe your friend is really into the person he went on a date with." She slurred.

"Do you want to hang out with me at my hotel?" Sebastian said with a shaky voice. He was surprised as to why he was suddenly shy. It was usually not this way with other women. They were even the ones that always suggested he takes them to his place or a hotel.

Jayda was about to decline his offer but changed her mind when she looked into his beautiful eyes. She could see the zeal in his eyes. He was indirectly begging for her to say yes to his invite.

"Okay." She said, hoping she wouldn't regret her actions later. Thanks to the drinks she has had for giving her Dutch courage.

Jayda reached for her purse to pay for her drinks but Sebastian stopped her.

"I got it all covered." He said and she frowned.

"You sure? I can pay for my drinks." She said. She knew the bar was expensive and the shots she ordered were not the cheapest of all.

"It's been covered." He assured.

"Alright then." She rose to her feet and almost fell but Sebastian was by her side to help her.

Jayda felt a jolt of electricity run through her when he wrapped his arms around her waist. She wondered why she was feeling this way about him. She was drunk but just a little.

"Why are they all staring? Are you some kind of celebrity or what?" Jayda asked as they walked out of the club.

Sebastian chuckled. He was still surprised she had no idea who he was. He was sure Caleb would laugh his ass out when he tells him he met a lady who has no idea who he truly was.

"I think they are staring because of how handsome and sexy I am." He winked at her.

Jayda rolled her eyes, "You wish. That barman over there is hotter than you." She teased.

"Whatever makes you sleep at night." He said proudly as they approached his car.

He opened the passenger's seat for Jayda and she entered.

"Nice car." Jayda complimented as soon as Sebastian slid into the driver's seat.

"Thank you, ma'am and I'm sure you'll need this." He handed her a bottle of water which she gladly accepted.

He pulled up in what Jayda recognized to be an expensive hotel and they made their way to the top suite through the back entrance.

As soon as Sebastian shut the door behind him, he closed the gap between himself and Jayda, gently pushed her against the wall and kissed her.

He stopped when he noticed she was not responding to his kiss. He raised her chin to make her look into his eyes.

"I don't know what it is about you that just ignites this fire in me."

He took her left hand and placed it on his erect manhood. Jayda's heartbeat increased as soon as she felt his erect dick against his pants. "See the power you have over me by effortlessly doing nothing."

"We are attracted to each other, I can feel it. I want you and I know you want me too because I can see the desire in your eyes."

"I want to pleasure you, Jayda. Your ex doesn't deserve you and I want to make you forget about him. I promise to satisfy you to the extent that in a week from now, you will still feel my cock inside of you."

"I'm pleading that we give in to this attraction tonight. I will never force you to do anything if you don't want to. I will get a taxi to take you to your place."

"I want it, I want you." She replied, clearly conscious of what she was saying. She decided to let down her guard and go with the flow. Just for tonight and they will never see each other again.

Sebastian smiled and connected his lips back to hers. This time she responded and he was able to savour all of her sweet plump pink lips. She tasted of tonic, mixed with gin.

He pulled away from the kiss and pulled her dress over her head, making her stand in front of him in nothing but her matching underwear.

She was beautiful, curvy and different from all the ladies he has been with. He unhooked her bra and came face to face with her full rounded breasts. They were perfect. Her already erect pink nipples were silently begging for him to suck them already.

Sebastian took her right nipple in his mouth; He teased and sucked while he played the left one.

Jayda threw her head back to enjoy the pleasure he was giving her tits. It was as if she was on cloud nine. Sebastian was really keeping to his promise of making tonight a memorable one.

Seb dropped down to his knees and assisted her in removing her panties. He smiled as he noticed how soaked it was. He was happy he had the same effect on her as she did on him.

With only her heels on, he ushered her to a nearby table, lifted her on the table and spread her legs to have easy access to her core.

Jayda swallowed painfully as soon as Sebastian's tongue came in contact with her clit. He took his time to explore, tease and finger her womanhood. Jayda stopped him when she thought she was going to die of pleasure.

She was breathing heavily when Sebastian connected his lips back with hers, making her taste herself.

"Are you ready for the main course? Are you ready to feel my dick inside your wet pussy?" He whispered seductively. Jayda did not trust herself to speak so she nodded.

Sebastian positioned her well on the table, teased her clitoris with the tip of his cock before slowly entering her.

He went still when he realized she was extremely tight. He took a glance at Jayda and saw that she had an uncomfortable expression on her face as she clung onto the table tightly. It was then that it hit him that she was a virgin.

29-year-old Jayda was dedicated to her career that she hardly had time to have fun and that included, giving herself to any man. Not even Zach. But she was good at pleasuring herself whenever she got horny.

Sebastian whispered in her ear, "I'm honoured to be the first guy to make love to you. I promise to worship your body and make tonight your best night ever. The pain will only last for a while, I promise." He said to her and she nodded.

Sebastian made her get comfortable with the size of his length. He increased the pace after the pain was gone.

With moans of pleasure coming from her and with her toes curled, Jayda threw her head to the back to enjoy the pleasure he was giving her. They came together with Sebastian emptying his seeds inside her.

He picked her up in a bridal style and placed her on the bed. He removed her heels, slid in beside her and wrapped his arms around her. He saw that she was still trying to catch her breath.

Sebastian was certain what he had with Jayda was not Sex but Lovemaking which made it the best intercourse he has ever had with the opposite sex. He took his time to worship her body which was something he never did with the women he had been with. He was satisfied and proud when she came so hard. There was just something about Jayda that seemed so different. She also brings out the nicest side of him.

"I'm up for another round if you're up for it." He posed to her.

She smiled, "We only have this night together, feel free to make it memorable."

Sebastian climbed on top of her and made passionate love to her after which they both fell asleep.

Just because they couldn't get enough of each other, they ended up going for three more rounds before daybreak, making it five rounds in total.

Jayda woke up slightly tired. She blushed and buried her face deeper into the pillow as soon as she remembered last night's event. She was also very sore but sore in a good way. Lilian, her best friend will be so proud of her when she tells her that she got a good lay.

Jayda opened her eyes and saw that the space beside her was empty, she sat up with the duvet wrapped around her curvy body and came face to face with Sebastian who was dressing up. His back was turned to her so he couldn't see her. She could tell he just had a shower because of how his hair looked.

Jayda ran her fingers through her messy hair before she spoke. "Good morning." She said but got no reply.

Maybe he didn't hear her.

"Good morning, Sebastian." She said again. This time around Sebastian took a glance at her, said nothing, then turned his attention back to buttoning his shirt. He made no attempt to reply to her greetings. He also had a stern expression on his face.

"Aren't you the one I'm talking to?" Jayda said. She was starting to get irritated. The slight headache she woke up with started turning into something more.

Sebastian didn't respond. He reached for his Rolex on the nightstand, put it on and reached for his wallet in his back pocket.

Jayda's heart fell when she saw him counting a few dollars. "What did he take her for?"

Sebastian placed the money on the nightstand. "This is for your services. Make sure you're out of here in an hour's time or they will kick you out."

Tears welled up in Jayda's eyes, she tried her best not to let it fall but she failed. Never had she felt used. Sebastian was acting the opposite of how he was yesterday, As at last night, it was love making but now he was paying her for her services when money was the least of Jayda's problems. Even if Jayda decides to retire today, she has more than enough to cater for herself for the rest of her life.

She threw the pillows on the bed at him. "You're nothing but an evil bastard!" She said as the tears kept on falling.

"Watch your language woman, Nobody talks to me that way, " Sebastian said with gritted teeth.

"You're so impossible, so heartless, so cruel, I can't believe I gave myself to you. The man I was with last night was different from this manipulative bastard I'm looking at. You're the worst person I've ever met and I hope you rot in hell you bastard of a thousand fathers."

Sebastian's face was red with anger, the woman before him was crossing her boundary. "If you mention that word again, I will destroy you." He threatened, referring to her last statement.

"Fuck you! Do you think you can intimidate me with the money you have? You are just a spoilt brat whose parents gave him everything on a platter of gold. You're a sadist, you have no human feeling and I hope you rot in hell because people like you are not meant to be seen amongst humans. You're totally sick."

Sebastian was even angrier now. Smoke was almost coming out of his ear. "You're the one who is sick. I gave you double of what I would have given other girls and you are not even grateful."

"Not everything is about money you dumbass." Jayda cried. She couldn't believe this was the evil person she gave her virginity to. Last night, he was the sweetest person she had ever met and this morning, he just turned so cold.

"I don't want your money, just take it away and get the fuck out of here." She shouted at him.

"Are you sure you don't need the money? You didn't steal anything from me remember? How will you survive?"

Jayda couldn't believe her ears. Was he trying to call her a thief?

She didn't care if she was naked under the duvet, She untangled herself from it, ignored the soreness and pain in between her thighs, closed the gap between them and slapped him really hard.

"You're so full of yourself. You have no idea how much I hate you. Get out of here and don't forget to take your stupid money with you." Jayda left his presence and made her way to the bathroom.

Jayda had never been a violent person but the pain and hurt she was feeling now made her act without even thinking.

She saw one leg of her pair of heels by the door of the bathroom. She picked it up and threw it hard at Sebastian which earned a loud groan from him. Then she stepped into the bathroom and locked the door.

Sebastian was busy caressing his left cheek where Jayda slapped him so he had no opportunity to dodge when she threw her heels at him. It hit him hard on the right side of his forehead.

With his hand on his forehead, he collapsed on the edge of the bed and tried to massage the place the heel hit him. But he couldn't massage it because it was hurting him. No blood was gushing out but he could feel a bump.

"This woman!!! what the hell have I gotten myself into?" Sebastian cried in pain.

Truthfully, he had the best time of his life last night. But last night will only remain a satisfying one night stand to him. He was brought up in a way to understand that the outside world was cruel so he refused to be nice to anyone except his family. To him, women associated themselves with him because of what he has. He gave Jayda twice the amount he would have given other girls but wondered why she rejected it. No lady had ever rejected his money, not even his sisters who loved free money.

He was also surprised to see all of his stuff intact when he woke up. Usually, before he wakes up, the lady he had a one night stand with would have escaped with his money, Rolex and other handy items she could steal.

Sebastian truly felt something different for Jayda but as soon as he woke up, he decided he couldn't continue to stay nice to her. He knew there was a great attraction between them but hopefully, it was just a crush which will fade in no time.

He knew of some of his business partners who ended up being weak and lost everything because of a woman and he wasn't ready to go through that.

Sebastian proceeded to the bathroom door where Jayda locked herself in, He almost raised his fist to knock on the door but he changed his mind. He picked up his suit Jacket, didn't bother to take the money he placed on the nightstand, then he exited the hotel room.

.......

As soon as Jayda slammed and locked the bathroom door behind her, she sat on the edge of the bathtub and cried. She had spent all her life building her reputation to the extent that she received nothing but respect from people.

Sebastian Miller came from nowhere and crushed everything. She felt used. Even though she couldn't deny that last night was the best night of her life, she regrets giving her virginity to him. Sebastian was a devil in disguise who played his role well. He had the worst personality on earth and yet he was breathtakingly handsome.

Jayda cried harder when she remembered him leaving some cash on the nightstand, saying he was paying for her services. She totally felt inferior, like she sold her body for money. She thought what they had meant something to him but it didn't.

After having a good cry, Jayda got into the shower, then dried her body with a fresh towel provided in the bathroom. Unconsciously, she took a glance at the mirror in front of her and almost died when she saw the amount of hickey Sebastian left on her body.

Some on her neck, uncountable on her breasts and chest area and some on her stomach. He was all possessive over her last night; never had it occurred to her that he was only using her.

Jayda went back into the room. She noticed Sebastian did not take the money he left on the nightstand. She picked up her dress and underwear from the floor, put them on, reached for her purse and the money. She left the money at the reception for it to be delivered to Sebastian Miller along with a short note.

On a normal Saturday, Jayda will spend the morning hours cleaning her apartment and then work from home throughout the day but she was in no mood to do anything. She just wished she could see Sebastian Miller one more time so she could cut off his balls. He was the most ruthless person she had ever come across.

Jayda ignored her growling stomach as soon as she walked into her apartment. She went straight to her room, soaked herself in her bathtub for a while, then tried to wash off Sebastian's scent from her. No matter how hard she scrubbed her body, his scent just wouldn't come off and that annoyed the hell out of her.

She gave up, rinsed her body and went in search of something to wear. Jayda settled for shorts and a tank top. She put her hair in a messy bun and applied some ointments on the hickeys on her body. She went back into her room, gulped down a bottle of water and climbed on her bed. She hoped to sleep off her anger and hopefully feel better when she wakes up.

............

"Leave me alone Lily" Jayda whispered as she snuggled closer to her pillow. She could tell it was Lilian, her best friend who was trying to wake her up from her dear sleep. Lilian had a key to her apartment and so did she to Lilian's apartment.

"Come on, you've slept for way too long. It's evening already." Lilian announced which made Jayda open her eyes. Taking a glance at the alarm clock on her nightstand, she saw that it was almost 7 pm, She slept for so long. She couldn't blame herself, she and Sebastian found it hard to keep their hands off each other yesterday so she hardly got any sleep.

"When did you arrive?" She asked Lilian.

"Two hours ago. You were sleeping soundly so I thought of giving you more time to sleep but I couldn't take it any longer, I was getting bored so I decided to wake you up."

"Oh my God!" Lilian exclaimed excitedly when she noticed the hickeys on Jayda's neck and cleavage area. She saw them when Jayda was trying to sit up.

"No wonder you decided to take a nap. I can see that you and Zach couldn't keep your hands off each other. Damnnnn, you finally got laid, I'm so proud of you. It's time for you to tell me every detail." Lilian smiled.

"I never knew Zach was somewhat possessive, do they hurt?" Lilian referred to the hickeys on her body.

Before Jayda could say anything, she gulped down a glass of water that was on her nightstand.

"Zach and I broke up." She announced.

Lilian frowned, "What do you mean?" She asked, confused.

Jayda looked down at her hands, "It happened so fast. I went to his place so we could celebrate my promotion but it turned out I was disturbing his date with his new girl."

"I don't make time for him, I never took our relationship seriously, he has been there for me more than I've ever been there for him, he's looking for someone to settle down with and I'm clearly not the one because I'm not ready for that phase in my life. So he broke it off."

Jayda looked at Lilian with tears in her eyes. "You were right all along. I acted carelessly and now I've lost him."

Lilian took Jayda's hand in hers and gave it a light squeeze. Zach would have been the perfect man for her. He was handsome, rich, respectful and loving but her best friend was just too obsessed with work that she never took her relationship with him seriously.

"I can help you talk to him, " Lilian offered.

"There's no need. I lost Zach and I think it's a burden I should leave with. Besides, I think nemesis already caught up with me. I want no man in my life anymore." Jayda burst into tears.