"How to have an Affair"
Rule One
Do not have an affair with a neighbor, a fellow co-worker, a friend of your better half, or a member of your family or your spouse's family.
Leah's POV
Mix one teaspoon of salt with two cups of flour, which one is a teaspoon? God I hated cooking but since it's our one year anniversary, I decided to make a nice dinner for my husband. I was trying to make this marriage work. No matter how much I couldn't stand Jacob at times, he was still my husband and Clearwater's never give up on anything. I start setting the table when my phone rings. I run to get it out of my bag. Speak of the devil.
"Hello oh loving husband," Leah answered some of her excited anticipation filling her voice.
"Hello to you too Leah" he said flatly
"Where are you Jacob, you were supposed to be here an hour ago?" Deflated she asked while looking at her watch.
"Yeah, I know, Bella's truck broke down on the side of the road and I had to go pick her up"
Sighing heavily Leah tried to stem her rising irritation.
"No Jacob you didn't have to pick her up. Doesn't she have a "fiancé" that she could have called to come and get her? Or better yet call a tow truck to haul her crap truck away."
"Don't start Lee." Asshole she thought while rolling her eyes.
"Oh, excuse me. I just thought I had plans with my husband who was supposed to be home an hour ago. Yet here he is calling, to inform me that he is off somewhere once again rescuing his ex-girlfriend."
"Lee, you know Bella and I never dated," he responded exasperatedly.
"EXACTLY, yet your wife who you swore to love, honor, and cherish before God, has to take a back seat to her time and time again. When are you going to let her go, Jacob? Huh, when? She's still going to marry the bloodsucker you know." She knew that last statement had hit its mark with Jacob's next words.
"Shut up Leah" He growled in the phone. She flinched back from the phone as a realization hit her. No matter what, she was always going to be second best to Bella Swan. Tears stung her eyes and she sucked in a shaky breathe. She had to end this call. She refused to give him the satisfaction of knowing his thoughtless actions had made her cry once again.
"You know what; do whatever you want with her you always have? Oh, by the way, since you seem to have amnesia, Happy Anniversary." I hung up the phone before he could say anything else, because the constant emotional rollercoaster was complete bullshit . I grabbed all the food that I had just spent hours making and chucked it in the trash. He could starve to death for all I cared. This hurt was so much worst than the time Jacob took Bella out to the movies after their rehearsal dinner. I can feel my face getting wet with warm tears. I needed to get out of there. I didn't want to be in that house when he finally got home.
I went down the hall to our bedroom; entered the closet and tried to find something to wear. At first I was looking for some jeans and a t- shirt my usual attire, but midstream my thoughts changed course. I wanted something more eye catching. So I dove into the depths of my closet and pulled out my favorite little black dress. You know the one that just hugs your curves in all the right places.
If Jacob was going to be with Bella, well I was going to find someone to spend my time with as well. I quickly jumped into the shower, which had the desired effect of calming my mind and nerves from their previous fury. Once that task was complete, I did my hair and make-up, grabbed some black pumps, a clutch, and was out the door and in my car headed to Port Angeles in record time. Admittedly, I must say, I looked fucking hot, but had nowhere in particular in mind to go. Driving around, I came across a small bar near the mall.
Parking my car I surveyed the lot, the place was pretty packed so I figured it shouldn't be too hard to get lost the façade of freedom for one night. For a moment my thoughts reflected on the humbling fact that today was my wedding anniversary and I would not be celebrating it with my husband. But I wouldn't let those somber thoughts keep me from having an enjoyable evening, so garnering my courage I turned off the ignition and got out.
Walking in the bar it seemed as though all eyes were on me. Some of the guys had girls already with them and some had guys with them, yet my entrance captured every ones attention. Self contentious, I quickly found a seat at the bar. As soon as my bottom hit the stool though, I was surrounded by guys asking me if they could buy me a drink. I denied every one of them that particular opportunity, not feeling it appropriate accepting drinks from other males. As much I hated to admit it, I was still loyal to Jacob on some level.
"Are you okay ma'am?" I look up to a pair of the most beautiful green eyes I have ever seen.
"I'm fine," I say flatly trying not to look crazy for staring at him.
"Are you sure?" He asked with a slight raise in his left eyebrow.
"Yep" I say popping the p.
"Do you mind if I take a seat?" Green eyes asked as he gestures to the seat next to me.
"It's a free country," I snap as he laughs.
"Cute comeback, hi I'm Aiden," he announces while holding out his hand for me to shake.
"Leah" I reply without returning the gesture. Now before you get all indignant about me rebuffing his handshake, let me just say this; I WANTED TO! Oh how I wanted to. His green eyes had me hypnotized from my first glance, and wanting to make contact, but I didn't. Not to be a bitch or anything but with me being a wolf the heat of my skin would probably freak him out. So I restrained myself, clasping my hands together on top of the bar.
"So Leah what's your story?" Aiden continued, not at all fazed at me for not shaking his hand.
"What do you mean?" I asked puzzled.
"Someone as beautiful as you has to have one hell of life story."
"Wow, I need to know the story behind that lame pick up line" I laughed.
"I heard it on True Blood." He admits while laughing with me.
"So how is that working out for you?"
"Well since you are the first women I tried it out on and I got you to talk to me. I guess it worked out perfect." He flashed me a bright smile.
"Well Mr. Aiden why don't you tell me about yourself."
"Okay, I'm 21 years old. Born and raised in Houston Texas but moved here for school. I'm the youngest out four brothers. What about you?"
"I was born on the La Push reservation and I have one younger brother"
"You're not a person of many words are Ms. Leah"
"I really don't like giving strangers my whole life story"
"It's okay I understand" The ensuing silence was starting to bother me, until Aiden suggested a game of twenty questions. From that moment time seemed to pass swiftly as we got caught up in getting to know each other. Once we had each reached our twentieth question I realized that we were two of the last people lingering in the bar.
"Do you know the time," I asked realizing that I didn't have my cell phone on me. "It's a little after three a.m." He answered. Shit I wasn't trying to stay out this late. Jacob was going to kill me.
"Oh my god, I have to go" I said while hopping off the bar stool.
"Wait what's the rush?"
"I have to get home."
"Okay, could I at least have your number? I really enjoyed talking to you." He asks flashing me another big smile.
"Umm I don't know" I said while biting my bottom lip. Would this be considered cheating? Truth is I really liked talking to him too. I contemplated my options and swiftly decided what the hell.
"Okay," we exchange numbers and he walks me to my car. After a brief goodbye and an "I'll call you later," I start making my way home. I look over to find my cell sitting in the passenger seat. I groan realizing my phone had actually been in my car the entire time. It must have slipped out of my clutch when I arrived at the bar. I took a look at the screen and swore under my breath, forty missed calls. Shit I was in so much trouble. I start checking my voice mails and no surprise most were from a very angry Jacob. I pulled into our small driveway and sigh. This was going to be a long night.
Big thanks to my beta MistressOfCermony for helping me to improve my story