Chapter 21

Thank you to the amazing reviewers and readers! I have changed some of the beginning to change Jay's character; I took off the whole 50 shades Jay.

Weeks pass and Christmas break just started…

Adrian POV

Back in LA

I have decided to take this next semester off college but I still haven't decided if I'm going to stay in California or go to Florida with Omar. I never told Omar about that night with Ben a couple of weeks ago, things have been kind of rocky with us because of the moving again. I haven't heard from Ben in the past couple of weeks, I hope he isn't mad at me. I guess I would be if I were him. Sometimes you have to do the right thing even though it hurts. I'm in a depression, I'm not thinking clearly. I'm not taking my birth control because I want to have baby again. Maybe that will make me feel better, and Omar would be an amazing dad. Then it will be final and I will love him even more because we would share a child together. Amy and Grace said that was a horrible idea, they are worried about me. They have been calling me nonstop the past couple weeks.

Omar and I haven't had sex in almost a full month, before Thanksgiving we were pretty busy with school and work. Then after finding out about relocating again we haven't been in a great place.

Leo had told me that I could stay in the condo as long as we needed until after college and buying a house. Omar and I didn't feel right about that so we gave the key back to him.

The company offered to rent us a penthouse apartment here, so we moved all our stuff there.

Tonight I made us a romantic candlelit dinner to jump start our relationship again. Then I can talk to him about trying to have a baby.

Once he gets home he says, "Wow, what an amazing surprise."

I give him a kiss on the lips. He pulls out my chair for me and then we sit to enjoy dinner together and halfway through I say, "I want to try to have a baby."

He laughs and says, "That was out of nowhere, I don't think it is a good idea right now. Things have been tough since your accident. You haven't been yourself in quite a while. Or at least not the girl I fell in love with. I mean that came out wrong, I'm still in love with you. Things are just different; I think we should wait a while until things have gotten back to normal."

I blow out the candles and say, "I'm going to visit my mom."

He says, "Adrian wait we can't continue fighting like this. I won't push you to move to Florida anymore, you can stay here and we can do the long distance relationship thing."

I grab my keys and say, "I will be back in a couple hours."

Jack POV

Tonight Kayla's best friend Sarah is throwing a huge party so I just finished getting ready to go. My phone rings and I answer it.

Kayla asks, "Hey, do you have any nice friends that might be interested in Sarah?"

I say, "I'm not the best match maker."

She says, "Please try, she always dates the biggest jerks."

I say, "Well Ricky is engaged to Amy, there is Ben. He is a great guy."

She asks, "Why don't you call and invite him?"

I say, "Sure, I will see if he isn't busy."

She says, "Smooches!"

I laugh and say, "Muah!"

After we hang up, I call Ben and once he answers.

I ask, "Hey man, how's it going?"

Ben says, "I'm alright, how about you?"

I say, "Things are great. You should come to this party tonight. It's going to be a blast and there is this very nice girl I want you to meet. She is my girlfriend's best friend, her name is Sarah."

He says, "That's kind of weird seeing as that was my mother's name. I'm not looking for someone right now."

I say, "Come on Ben, Amy is going to marry Ricky."

He says, "Good, I'm not interested in her either."

I ask, "Well Adrian is marrying Omar. So who else is there?"

He says, "She hasn't married him yet."

I say, "The whole waiting around thing is noble but you should really date around. If she still loves you, it will drive her insane and right back into your arms."

He says, "Not likely, Adrian would more likely move up her wedding date to get back at me."

I say, "What if you wait a year and she ends up marrying him anyways. You could have already dated or had other options. I loved Grace and now I have Kayla and we fit perfectly together. Everything with her is so easy and I'm crazy about her."

He says, "I won't ever give up on Adrian again. It might not be easy but she is worth it."

I say, "Then make a friend in Sarah, you need to get out of the house Ben."

He says, "You are right about that, I will go to this party but don't give Sarah any expectations about dating. I will see how it goes."

I say, "Sounds good, I will pick you up in about 30 minutes."

At the party…

Ben POV

When I first meet Sarah of course I notice that she is very pretty. They introduce us and we hit it off immediately, she is very funny and nice. The backyard is set up with lights and music and we dance for about 30 minutes. When we take a break she says, "Do you want to go inside and talk for a bit?"

I say, "Sure."

We sit on the couch in the living room, there are a few people inside but everyone is mostly outside dancing.

She asks, "So Ben, are you in college?"

I say, "Yes, I was going to Hudson in New York but I just transferred back here. What about you?"

She says, "I'm in college here for theater, I want to be an actress."

I say, "That's great. I'm actually taking a theater class next semester. I'm majoring in Literature because I want to be an author and it was suggested that I take a theater class."

She says, "That's awesome. Have you written anything yet?"

I say, "I actually wrote my first novel and it is in the process of being published."

She says, "That's huge, congratulations!"

I smile and say, "Thank you."

She asks, "So what about Family?"

I say, "There is my dad, my mom passed away when I was 11. My dad remarried and they adopted a teenage girl this past year so I have a sister now and she is pretty awesome. What about you?"

She says, "My dad left us when I was about 4, he cheated on my mom with some girl and ended moving out of state with her. My mom then remarried Charlie, he is great to us. Then my twin brother Matt, we are really close."

I say, "I'm sorry about your dad."

She asks, "Not your fault, So Are you seeing anyone?"

I say, "I'm actually taking a break from that area for a while."

She says, "That bad huh."

I say, "Well in high school I got a friend pregnant and we ended up getting married. We lost our daughter after she was born and we both went a little crazy then we ended up getting divorced. I still haven't moved on from her, she is engaged to another guy and I'm stuck in this place."

She says, "Wow, I love your honesty. I don't think I've ever met a guy that is that honest."

I ask, "Thank you. What about your love life?"

She says, "I've had bad luck in that department so far. The longest relationship I had been in was in high school and it was for about a year but he joined the Army and wanted to be single."

I say, "Aww that sucks."

I get a text from Chloe "Ben, you just got back from NY and you promised we were going to stay up late tonight and watch movies while stuffing our faces."

I say to Sarah, "I'm so sorry, I have to get going. I just got back from NY and I promised my sister that I we would stay up late and watch movies. I would say you could come and join us but I know this is your party."

Sarah says, "I can leave Kayla in charge, I would love to join you. Are you sure you aren't just being polite?"

I laugh and say, "No, I promise. You are really cool and I like hanging out with you."

I text Chloe back, "I'm on my way, do you mind if I bring a friend?"

Chloe says, "No, I can invite Ashley too."

I say, "Sounds good, we will be there in about 20 minutes."

Amy POV

Ricky and I are getting married in 2 days! He has planned everything and I have no clue what he has planned so far but I'm very excited. Tonight Ricky was visiting Ethan. My mom is watching John so he could work on wedding plans and I could do some Christmas shopping. I get a call from Jay to meet him at a Chinese restaurant not far from the store. We still haven't had our talk that he has wanted to have, so I agree to meet him for a late dinner to talk.

I text Ricky, "Jay wants to have that talk with me so I'm meeting him for dinner."

Ricky text back, "Okay."

When I get to the Chinese restaurant and get seated.

Jay says, "Good to see you, you look stunning."

I say, "Good to see you too and thanks."

He says, "I just feel like we were moving forward and now with Ricky you are just moving backwards. I just hope he won't hurt you too bad."

I say, "Ricky would never hurt me."

He says, "I saw him a week ago teaching a long light haired brunette how to golf. Tonight whenever I went to your condo to talk to you, you obviously weren't home but I saw him leave and I thought I would follow him to see where he was going. This is where he ended up with that same girl. Don't make it obvious but look to the other side of the room near the back and the restrooms."

I look to see Ricky and Clementine eating together having a conversation. She starts laughing at something he said.

I have to get out of here before I burst into tears or go over to them and cause a scene.

I say, "Thanks for letting me know Jay, I really need to leave."

Once I get into the car my tears start flowing.

Before I leave the restaurant I text Ricky, "Are you still with Ethan?"

He says, "No, I'm getting dinner."

Before I start the car Jay lightly taps on my window.

I roll down the window and he asks, "Are you okay?"

I say, "Yes, I'm just so stupid."

He says, "Why don't you stay at my house tonight, I promise I won't try anything. I'm just one friend helping out another."

I say, "Okay, let me just stop by the house to get some clothes and stuff."

I get back to the condo to get my clothes and then I leave a note for Ricky on the table.

"I hope you enjoyed your dinner date with Clementine."

Next to my letter I leave my cell phone and engagement ring.

Poor Adrian she's having a tough time. Will Ramy make it through this? Do you think he was cheating? I will update soon! Reviews are much appreciated and create so much inspiration.