Cheryl had shown up at his flat begging him to come back and work for her. He had sighed heavily saying that he would think about it.
And he had thought about it, despite having Brendan stalk him the entire day trying to get him back going as far as following him to the shops and saying something about having not told him something.
Once Brendan had left the store he had thought about it then, thinking about what he had meant but decided to let it go and not give in to his temptations again.
No he wouldn't instead he had a better plan, sweet revenge and the plan was already in action.
Ste hadn't even meant to hatch a plan but he had decided to head off to a gay bar to drown his sorrows in the middle of the night that had maybe landed him a jackpot.
He had been approached by a bulky lad, definitely older than himself with brown short hair. The guy looked liked trouble making Ste almost reconsider his offer of a free drink and then maybe more.
He had stopped himself then and thought things through quickly inside his head, thinking how golden the opportunity to get back at Brendan was right now.
Nodding his head he smiled to himself and looked back at the guy sat in front of him who was keenly staring back his eyes full of lust.
"Yeah go on then." He smiled again more cheerful this time and the guy got up to fetch the drinks.
he came back with two pints of beer pushing one towards Ste as he sat down. "Names Jack." the guy offered his hand and Ste willingly accepted the offered handshake. "Ste." He replied taking a sip of his own beer.
The guy had definitely wanted more but Ste wasn't into wanting that again straight away, this was only to make Brendan jealous.
He instead offered his number to the guy and told him where he would be working the following evening hoping that he could get the guy to come to him to show his 'new fella' off to Brendan.
The man had agreed telling him he will gladly comply and text him the next day.
Brendan was due into work in half an hour and that would also be the time that Ste would finish as Ste had willingly begged Cheryl for it to be that way, he didn't want to be harassed by Brendan just yet, first he had to get his plan in motion.
Finally his phone beeped and he put down the glass he was cleaning strolling over to grab his phone from his coat pocket.
From Jack:
Be there soon.
Ste smiled to himself hoping that Brendan would be on time for the show, he couldn't help but feel smug finally he would get his own back on Brendan motherfucking Brady and it was well overdue.
"Hey Ste love, you can go if you want." Cheryl came out of the office taking a seat at the bar with a magazine in her lap.
"No it's alright thanks, I've got a date!" He said gleaming and Cheryl looked up in shock. "What so soon love?" Her mouth hung open in awe.
Ste felt uncomfortable at this and his grin vanished. "Yeah well, just a mess on ain't it? Nothing serious." He said sulkily.
She smiled sympathetically placing her hand over his that rested on the bar. "I'm sorry sweetheart just don't get yourself hurt again yeah?"
Ste nodded in reply as she went back to her magazine before looking up and seeing him there. "Jack." He said surprised, damn he was early!
"Hello Ste." He said smiling politely as he made his way over. Cheryl glanced up open mouthed before jumping up excitedly. "I'm sorry I'll get out of your way!" She practically squealed as she attempted to run into the office wearing high heels and looking a bit red faced.
Jack gave Ste a death glare which made his blood freeze for a second before he managed to compose himself. It was in his head thats all, the glare meant nothing it was just a confused look.
"Sorry about her." He said quietly brushing his fringe from his face in nervous embarrassment.
"Doesn't matter. Ready to go?" He asked with his hands placed in his pockets.
"Yeah erm just gonna go to the loo first." He walked towards the toilets hoping that Brendan would be in any minute now. He checked he wasn't followed into the toilet before looking at the time on his phone.
7:18pm.
Shit Brendan was due at half past but would probably come in late, what was he going to do? He sighed in frustration and took his time in the toilet hoping he could delay enough time for Brendan to come.
7:24pm.
He sighed again outside the door thinking it was for nothing, he would have to think of a new plan to get to Brendan.
He pushed the door open finding Jack standing there waiting for him patiently.
"About time." He looked a little bit annoyed at how long I took but I didn't care because this was just a fling and he wasn't even planning on doing much with him anyway.
"Sorry, lets go." Jack surprised Ste by taking his hand in his own with a firm grip.
"Can't have you getting away now can I?" He looked down at him with dark eyes which made Ste feel small. This guy seemed kind of scary and Ste thought to himself that he should just get rid of him after tonight. Yeah he would this wasn't worth it if he turned out to be psychotic too.
"Well hello ladies." He knew that voice too well now, he looked up and saw Brendan standing before them.