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"Noelle, this is amazing," I said as a small Asian lady massaged my back. She was getting out all the knots in my back and I was in heaven.

"Geez, Reed, you act like you've never done this before." I was quiet. "Oh wait, you haven't. Well I'm glad your first massage is courtesy of me. And your whole spa experience if I remember correctly."

"Yes," I said, wincing as Aiko, my masseuse rubbed out a knot.

"Time for hot rock," she said in a thick accent.

"Alright," I said anticipating the relaxation that was about to come.

"So do you want waxing or facial's next?"

We'd already gotten mani-pedis.

"Noelle, waxing? Of what?" I asked curiously.

"Well I get a my legs, underarms, and bikini. But you can get whatever you want."

"Um, bikini?"

"Yeah. Dash likes Brazilian."

Brazilian. Meaning…

"God Noelle, too much info."

She laughed and closed her eyes. "Ah, this is amazing. I've been overdue for a massage."

In fact, it was so relaxing that I'd forgotten about the whole Amberly thing. During the car ride to New York, my conscience had been urgently telling me that this was wrong and I shouldn't be doing this. I'd never thought that Amberly would actually stay at Billings, so I'd gone along with Noelle's plan. But now that she was and I knew what kind of damage could be done to her family, it was a whole different story. Would her mom really turn back to alcoholism? I didn't want that to happen to Amberly because I knew how it felt to have a mother who was too gone to care about you. Why couldn't I just be like Noelle, hurt people for my own gain and not even care? And I still hadn't told Josh the real reason I was in New York. I knew he wouldn't approve of releasing the information to the press. He thought I was here for the spa and shopping with Noelle. He'd be so disappointed to find out that I was here to ruin Amberly's life. Why did he have to be such a good person?


Two hours later, Noelle and I emerged from the spa waxed, massaged, and painted. Painted nails, that is.

"Alright, how about we go up to the suite and order some room service?" Noelle questioned.

"Wait we're staying here? At the St. Regis?" I thought we were just at the spa. This was a nice hotel after all. 5 stars. Legendary.

"Well, duh. That's why we were at the spa. Now come on silly, let me show you the suite."

We stepped into the elevator and up we went. When the doors opened, I followed Noelle out into a long hallway of doors. At the very end, Noelle pulled out a room key and opened the door.

"Welcome to the Presidential Suite," she said smiling. "It's good to be home."

"Home?" I asked curiously. Noelle lived in a townhouse on the Upper East Side.

"I've stayed in this suite quite a lot. It feels like home. Now go pick your bedroom."

I walked down a small, marble floored, hallway to the bedroom at the end. I collapsed into the fluffy down covered bed. Opening my eyes, I saw Noelle follow me in shortly after, carrying her bag.

"Oh. This is my room."

"Really. Why?"

"Because well. Dash and I did it for this first time in this room."

I jumped of the bed as quickly as I can. Noelle starting laughing.

"You act like they haven't changed the sheets since then. It's probably not even the same mattress, Reed."

"Whatever. I'm going to go find another room."

I walked back up the hallway to a small bedroom with a queen sized bed. It wasn't as nice as Noelle's. Plus, it had no view. Noelle said there were three rooms, so I kept walking. Back through the foyer, through the living, past the kitchen and there was another hallway. A walnut paneled library was on the left and a room exactly like Noelle's was on the right. Bingo. My bag was already sitting on the bed. I pulled open the light blue curtains and looked down at some buildings and central park in the distance. Wow, was it beautiful.

Stepping away from the window, I made my way towards the bathroom. A huge claw foot tub sitting on white marble tile dominated the room. That was exactly what I needed to complete my spa experience. I long, hot, bath. The better to get my mind of Amberly with. I started running the water and dumped in a package of bath salt that was sitting by the little shampoo bottles. I changed out of my clothes and into the fuzzy white complimentary robe and waited for the tub to fill. And then my phone rang from my jeans pocket.

"Hello," I said answering.

"Hey, Reed." Josh.

"Perfect timing. I was just about to get in the bath."

"Aw, too bad I can't join you. How is New York?" he asked.

"It's good. No snowstorms this time. Noelle took me to the spa. It was amazing. And we're staying at the Presidential Suite at the St. Regis. One night in this hotel is probably 2 months mortgage for my parents. It's crazy."

He laughed. "Well someone is talkative today."

"It'd be perfect, except your not here."

"Really?"

"Yep. It's nice to get away for a little bit."

"Yeah. Lucky you, with Noelle's connections with the dean."

"Mhm," I said, turning off the water. "Well my bath is ready so I should go. Want me to call later?"

"I'll call when I get the chance. I miss you."

"I know. I miss you too. One more week until we can be free to be together."

"I can't wait."

"Me either. I love you."

"I love you too, Reed. Enjoy you bath."

"Bye," I said smiling and hanging up the phone. As I stepped in the bath, all I could think about was how much I truly couldn't wait to be with Josh again. Officially. For everyone to know about.


The room service came just as I was getting out of the bath. Noelle and I ate in our robes in the dining room. Some kind of pasta dish and white chocolate cake. It was delicious.

"So, would you mind if I went out with Dash tonight?"

"He's in the city?" I asked.

"Yeah, his grandparents are in town. He wants me to join them for dinner at 7. Do you mind?"

"No, of course not. But your eating dinner again?"

She laughed. "I have a large appetite. I might be gone all night though. Are you sure you'll be fine until I'm back tomorrow?"

"I'll be fine, Noelle. Just have fun with Dash. You haven't seen him in a while."

We continued eating until I glanced up at the clock. It was 6:30.

"Noelle, shouldn't you be getting ready?" I asked. After all, we were in our robes.

"Oh yeah," she said standing up. She untied her robe and tossed it to the side. She was already dressed in a plum wrap dress "I just need to finish my makeup and grab my tights and shoes."

I laughed. "Of course. I should have expected that," I said as she returned back to her room. I finished up my room and sat in the living room to watch TV. A night alone in New York and nothing to do. I was wishing Josh were here when Noelle stepped into the room, looking perfectly polished as always. It was 6:55.

"Alright, Dash should be here any minute now. Do I look grandparent ready?"

"Yeah. Dash will like the way the dress shows your curves and the grandparents will like how it keeps you covered up."

Then the doorbell rang.

"Damnit, I have to go grab my bracelet. Will you get that," Noelle said rushing towards her room.

"Sure," I said opening the door.

I wasn't expecting for Dash to look so handsome in his dress pants and oxford shirt. I gasped as his eyes met mine.

"Hey, Reed," he said genuinely happy. I could tell because of his smile.

"Dash. Um, hi," I said, tightening my robe. Why had I not put on clothes yet?

"Where's Noelle?" he said, eyes still locked on me.

"Getting a bracelet. Come in," I said. He followed me into the living room and sat down in an armchair.

"Reed, can I talk to you?" he said.

"Noelle will be back in a second," I said, wanting to avoid the inevitable conversation that was to follow.

"Nah, we have time. She always changes at least once after I come to the door."

"Fine, what is there to talk about?"

"Well, the Legacy."

"What about it?" I asked looking away from him.

"Well, I think we both agree that it was a mistake. Sure, I had feelings for you, but you have Josh and I have Noelle. So I got over it. Can we just go back to being friends now? Or is that too awkward."

I let out a sigh in relief. "No that sounds good to me. It was a mistake, yes. I sudden lapse in judgment. I'm just glad I got everything back despite it. And no it's not to awkward."

"You and Josh got back together?"

"Um, yeah. It's not really public yet because of some stuff, but yeah." What it just me or did his jaw just tighten?

He smiled a fake smile. "That's great."

"What's great?" Noelle said coming into the room.

"Reed and Josh getting back together," Dash said cheerfully.

"Oh yeah. Those two lovebirds belong together," Noelle said. "Now enough with the sweetness. Dash, we should get going. Bye Reed. Don't get too bored here all alone," she said smiling. What was that for?

"Bye Reed," Dash said getting up from his chair.

"Bye guys," I said as they left.

And then there was silence.


I awoke from a nap to someone climbing in bed. Instantly, I jumped out of the bed and let out a small scream. Who was here? Arianna?

"Reed, calm down," I heard a male voice say. Was is just me or did he sound a lot like…

"Josh?" I said as a light turned on. Josh was sitting on the bed, hand on the lamp. I jumped back on the bed. "What are you doing here?" I asked.

"Being with you. I didn't mean to scare you thought. I'm sorry."

"You know, there's only one thing you can do to make it up to me," I said, acting coy.

"What's that?" he asked, looking at me right in the eyes. Just like Dash had. Ugh, Reed, don't think about Dash at a time like this.

"Kiss me."

Before Dash's name could even run through my head again, Josh's lips were on mine.


LONG CHAPTER! yay, happy? Plus i ended with Josh. Review por favor.