Working With Temptation

Chapter 14

This chapter is dedicated to 4evergold.

ROSE’S POV

Today’s Saturday and the day were all leaving for Florida. I’ve packed all my things including two dresses to wear for the barbecue. I’m so excited that I’m going to see Jessica again. It’s been so long and I’ve really missed spending time with her.

When my parent died and I had to live with my aunty and uncle, Jessica was my first friend. She always cheered me up when I was down and helped me make new friends at my new school. Straight after Harvard, she married her boyfriend and had adorable twins.  Now she’s a part time lawyer for a big firm and a full time mum. She’s my best friend and I love her to bits. It’s a shame she’s related to the bitch that cheated with my boyfriend in high school, Brittney. Jess warned me she was going to be there so I’m prepared for a cat fight.

I went to the kitchen and placed down my luggage which was a small suitcase. Chris was eating cereal and I came and joined him. I kissed him on the check before making some breakfast.

“So are excited?” Chris asked smiling at me.                                              

“Hell yeah, I can’t wait for you to meet the girls. You’re going to love them!” I said happily. Chris lifted an eye brown with a question look. “Well you know what I mean?” he shook his head, taking a spoon full of his cereal.

“I hope you aren’t going to try and set me up with any of them,” he said seriously. 

“I am,” he groaned, “but this time it’ll be different. I’m serious, this time I’ve got it right.” He groaned again standing up and emptying his plate.

“Rose, after last time I don’t want you anywhere near my love life, okay?”

“But she’s perfect for you and I know you’ll like her. Plus she’s coming on the trip so you can get to know her. Trust me Chris, I’ve got it right.” I gave him my puppy dog face and he nodded.

“I hate it when you use that face on me,” he said shaking his head.

“I know,” I said cheerfully. I cleaned up both our mess just before the limo beeped.  We all had to take a small suitcase in order to fit it all in the limo. Everyone should be in the limo since were supposed to be the last to be picked up because we live the closest to the airport. We were going to use James’s private jet. I turned off all the electric appliances and left the apartment with my suitcase and handbag. I locked the door and went to the limo. Chris was already there and was putting his suitcase in the boot. I did the same and got in the limo before Chris so I could introduce him. I opened the door and got in the limo.

“Hi guys,” I said smiling. Hey all said hi to me and I sat opposite them, Chris coming to sit beside me. 

“This is Guy’s this is Chris, Chris this is Liz, Jazz and Katrina,” I said pointing to them as I called out their names. Chris said hi to them and then there was silent then it hit me.

“Where’s James?” I asked. I should have known he would bail on me. 

“Don’t worry, he’s still coming but he has to tie down some work so he’ll meet us on the jet just like Jennifer.” I nodded and then began talking to Kat and Jazz. I told them how I wanted to set up Liz and Chris and they agreed to help. Right now were keeping them out of the conversation, so they either speak to each other or stay in silence. From the corner of my eye I see Chris move from my side to sit next to Liz. After a few minutes their talking and laughing, I knew they were right for each other.

“I think it’s working,” I whispered to them and they nodded. Everything was going as planned and I was so happy. I was a bit scared that James was going to see my uncle and aunt because when he did, I was going to have a lot of explaining to do.