A Light in the Dark // Flicker Series Part I #wattys2019

Better Man

Chapter 31
Evie's POV // Better Man

After meeting Jaxon, Niall was less than thrilled once we reached the dance floor.

After a brief discussion with him and a few kisses, I manage to distract him enough to calm him down and focus on enjoying the rest of this otherwise amazing evening.

We've been dancing for close to 45 minutes, and I finally decide that I need a break. Niall goes back to finish his drink, and I warn him to play nice while I excuse myself to the ladies room to freshen up. As he walks back to the table I look past him and i'm relieved to find that Jaxon isn't at the table where we left him.

I touch up my lipstick, checking to make sure the rest of my face and hair is also in order before exiting the bathroom. To my dismay, when I step out of the ladies room I am immediately met with a visibly agitated Jaxon.

"Jaxon..." I say as his face registers i'm standing in front of him.

As much as I don't want to deal with him, and I don't want to deal with him and Niall getting into it...I know I will have to deal with both eventually.

"I can't believe you." He hisses and i'm instantly taken aback by his tone.

"Me?!" I ask, appalled that he thinks i've done anything wrong here.

I'm not blind to the fact that he is clearly intoxicated, but I really wish he would stop accusing me of his screw ups.

"Yes, you! You know exactly what i'm talking about. Him." He spits, my face scrunching up in displeasure at his accusations.

"We were together for 5 years! We were in love, Evie. That doesn't just go away! But now he shows up and suddenly your in 'love' with him, Mr. Bigshot. I don't believe it for a second, Evie. You don't just fall out of love with someone you've known your whole life and been with for 5 years." Jaxon screams.

"You do when the person you fell in love with isn't himself anymore." I say flatly, standing firm in front of him.

"Right. This is my fault." He scoffs.

"What's he offering you? He's sweeping you away with him right? What is it? Private jets and islands? Traveling the world? All the luxuries you can dream of? Sex?" He accuses.

"That's enough Jaxon. I'm not sleeping with him. And who says i'm going anywhere?" I ask.

"He's Niall Horan...I figured sleeping with him came with the contract."

"Love isn't a contract, Jaxon."

"Right, there's that word again." Jaxon laughs.

"So are you going to quit working for Beck now and just let him pay for everything while your little fling lasts?"