Selene
1 week until the launch and Jack didn’t turn up for work.
“he’s sick” molly said barging into the breakfast room as I made myself a well needed coffee.
What do you mean he’s sick, that man I immune to every single fucking thing how the hell is he sick?
Before she could say another word, her phone started to ring. She mouthed Jake to me before putting it on speaker.
“is there a reason your suddenly sick for the first time in the 3 years I’ve known you a week before your own launch” I said not missing a beat as I snatched her hone and walked out forgetting all about my coffee.
He even had the audacity to cough through the phone. I felt like it would contaminate me from just hearing it.
“no reason, I just am besides I’ve pretty much sorted everything out” I stared horrified at the phone. What in the world has happened to this man?
“did you to fuck is that why your suddenly so fucking chill” I said speaking my mind.
Molly placed her hand over her mouth horrified. “Selene, give the phone back to molly and go suck some dick or something” at his words I gave back molly her phone stomping through the office.
I needed up ripping my heels off my feet so that it wasn’t so painful.
All week I’ve been dealing with Jack’s stupid 3Am calls asking if things were done, asking stupid fucking questions he was driving me up the wall.
My frustration had nothing to do it the fact that Nick hasn’t texted, called or seen me since the meal with my parents. You don’t just come and barge in on my family time and then avoid me for a whole week.
Unless I’m just being a desperate needy bitch.
I spent the rest of the day locked in my office venting out my frustration into posting on my social media about the launch. Working with the creative guys through our live chats.
I noticed it was getting dark, so I called Hannah asking if she was up to celebrate with a few drinks. I felt like I haven’t been out in such a long time and definitely needed a break.
Before I could leave the building, I decided I needed to somewhat apologise to molly.
I caught her before she was leaving. I ran up behind her as she headed towards her car.
“molly” I said getting her attention. She turned her head and glared at me.
“I’m sorry about earlier, I didn’t mean to be so disrespectful. I’m not even going to try and come up with an excuse I’m just really sorry” there was no point in trying to blame it on anything other than me just being a bitch.
She seemed to appreciate my apology. “it’s okay, I know jack has been driving you insane. We haven’t fucked though. I don’t think jack wants to get into anything whilst this launch is going on.” She says shrugging pulling out her keys from her bag.
I didn’t want to push any further on her love life, but I just felt like she might need a break too.
“that sounds a lot like jack. If you’re not doing anything tonight, I’m planning to meet my friend for some drinks, you can join us” I was actually hoping she would say yes. Would be nice to get to know her better.
She may have stuff going on with her boss but she’s not a slut or anything like that.
“yeah would love to, just text me the place and ill meet you there at 9” watched her get in her car and drive out leaving me standing there.
She’s not so bad you know.
I quickly rushed home and heated some leftover food before showering and getting ready for tonight.
I spent a long time on my hair curling it into loose waves. “ahh shit” I said snapping back my finger as I brushed it against the curler. I ran over to the sink rinsing it down with cold water.
Hate when that happens.
After searching my wardrobe for over 20 minutes I decided on a silk beige dress and wore a necklace, the one my parents bought me for my 19th birthday.
I grabbed a pair of heels and got ready to leave. Benny arrived not long after I called him. He was actually at home with his daughter, but he said he wouldn’t mind picking me up since it would only be 10 minutes of his time.
I think he just didn’t want me to drive after the accident. I would definitely get an uber back after.
I slipped inside and kissed benny on the cheek “finally letting loose tonight” he commented seeing my outfit and obvious going out look. I only curl my hair for special occasions.
“yeah why not, life’s been shit recently” I said being truthful.
He gave me a sympathetic look, but he kept his eyes on the rad and drove me to the venue.
“any problems tonight and just call me” he said when my hand was on the door. “yeah yeah I’ll be fine” I said shutting the door and walking inside.
“figures” I muttered walking inside to find Molly and Hannah getting along just fine as the sipped from their glasses and laughed.
Hannah was the first one to spot me “sexy mama your here” someone’s already drunk.
“your friend is really cool I love her already” Hannah comments wrapping her arm around molly who just smiled back.
I vaguely remember molly saying something about not having many girly friends.
“shots of tequila for you lovely ladies” the bartender said placing three shots down on the bar. Hannah squealed and took them handing one to me and one to molly.
Time to let loose I thought as I downed the shot.
After the shots I could feel myself becoming more relaxed, we successfully managed to get ourselves a nice little section once we were tired of weird guys trying to hit on us. None of that.
Nick POV
“Olly, I didn’t bail you out for you to start fucking your life up again,” I said snatching the bottle of Jack Daniels from my little brother’s hand.
After the dinner with Selene, I received a call from my father telling me my brother needed me to bail him out of jail. The fucking shit was such a good seller he decided to sell drugs. Being the idiot, he is, yeah, its good money.
But what’s money good for when you’re locked up.
“it’s JD, not cocaine nick” he groaned banging his head down on the table.
I thought his drug problem stopped in school, but college only influenced it.
I ignored his comment and continued to make him dinner since he hadn’t eaten since yesterday morning. I was being a good brother and let him borrow clothes, shower and even brought him a new phone since he lost it.
Dad was an hour away, coming to take his idiotic son home with him. One thing worst than going to rehab is spending time with dad on a 1 to 1 basis.
Poor kid.
I heard my phone vibrate on the table. I rinsed my hands and went to go check it, but Olly had beat me to it and was not on my phone.
“ohm Selene just posted a new video. Is this your girlfriend, she’s hot” he commented pinching his fingers and zooming in. I snatched the phone away from his hand locked it.
I would look at that when he’s gone.
“no, she’s a friend” I said unconvincingly.
“do you turn on post notifications for all of your friends?” he questioned me. I don’t know why I felt like I needed to defend myself.
I barely check Instagram, so I turned it on, so I did catch her posts.
“Look at that your dads early,” James said coming in from the next room. James had stayed over last night he met Olly for the first time.
James was right dad was just pulling up to the driveway.
“well that’s me,” Olly said grabbing his bag and walking over to the door. I opened it and pushed Olly out. “quick to get rid of him” dad commented as he hugged me.
If only you knew dad.
“love you, bro, thanks for the stuff,” he said motioning to the new clothes he got. I’m pretty sure Olly doesn’t but expensive stuff that often, but he got it in the end.
I said goodbye to them both and shut the door closed. I wasn’t even surprised when I walked in and James was eating the food I had meant to give to Olly.
“great wings man,” James said as cleaned the chicken leaving just the bones.
I rolled my eyes and went to grab my phone. I opened up the app and the post shot straight up to the top of my feed.
“so that’s why your still here, you haven’t seen it yet” James commented heading over to my fridge and pulling out a carton of juice.
The post was a collection of them. The first one was innocent enough, she was taking a selfie with Hannah and this other girl that I don’t recognise.
I scrolled to the next one. It was just her this time. Leaning back on a stall with her long tanned legs crossed showing her thick thighs that I tend to find myself staring at way too often
She wears trousers a lot of the time, so this was rare.
My finger swiped one last time. This was what he was talking about. The nerve of this woman.
She looked slightly less put together, her hair slightly messed up brought to one side as she took a picture with Hannah but only this time she wasn’t standing or sitting alone.
She was sitting on some fuckers lap. He had his hands wrapped around her waist.
What was she doing posting that picture like we weren’t involved or something?
“keys” James said holding out my range rover keys out to me. I groaned at him swiping them from his fingers and heading towards my car.
As soon as I punch that fucker in the face Selene, and I need to talk.
Selene POV
“I can’t believe you posted that, people are going to think I’m some hoe,” I said as I and Hannah walked into the bathroom to fix our makeup since we were dancing for a good 20 minutes.
We were all pushed into taking this picture, I didn’t even realise that he had grabbed my hips and pulled me onto his lap. Yes, he was hot and a good dancer, but I didn’t like him like that.
I could tell my frustration with Nick was not helping the situation either.
“No, they’re going to think you’re having fun for once and not working 24/7,” Hannah said applying a layer of lipstick to her lips.
Nope definitely a hoe.
I sat on the counter as Hannah finished sorting herself out. I was enjoying the peace until molly barged in her eyes wide and looking scared.
“any reason why Nick is out there beating up chad,” she said holding the door open.
I and Hannah both looked at each other alarmed before running out.
Molly was right Nick was here. He wasn’t hitting anyone but that was probably only because James was holding him back. Chad was holding onto his face as he walked away from Nick.
“what the fuck Nick,” I said going up to him and pulling at his arm. When he looked at me, I could tell he was pissed.
“Enjoying yourself,” he said sarcastically. Yeah until you turned up you brute. I did not say that out loud though.
I said nothing because I knew people around were watching and I didn’t need any drama a week before the launch.
I grabbed his hand and pulled him in the direction of the bathrooms and led us into the hallway which was empty.
“what do you think you’re doing nick,” I said crossing my arms over my chest. He was breathing heavily as leant against the wall.
“me? what about you. Sitting on that shits lap “he retorted. He could barely even look at me.
I grabbed his face and turned him so he would finally look at me. “it was for one second, I don’t even know him nick, why are you so fucking angry anyway” I said to him. He was the one avoiding me, not calling me back. Being a fucking ghost.
“why? You honestly are asking that right now” he said his tone Cleary angry.
“you’re the one whose been avoiding me. I’m sorry if I can’t wait around for you to grow some” I said snapping at him.
I didn’t want him to know that I was bothered at him for avoiding me but what else was I supposed to do.
“so, you moved on to that guy, real classy,” he said rolling his eyes at me yet again.
I pushed off the wall trying to get away from him, I was definitely done with this shit storm.