I was in my little office just staring at the sewing machine. I was finally back to work and landed yesterday in Las Vegas. I have been in contact with Adrian and he said that everything was going great so far and that he was going to start some of the clothing in a very popular shop in New York and he will get back to me. Stephanie was going to throw me a celebration party tonight at the hotel. My mind was on other things, particularly Mark. I didn't call him back or let him know that I was here. I even told Stephanie not to tell him.
I was about to start working on mending Chris Jericho's pants when I heard my door, "It's open." I said.
"Hey, there." I looked up and saw Aidan, "Hey, what can I do for you?"
"I came here to see how you are doing and to apologize."
I put down the pants and looked at him, "Really?"
"I originally came here to work and to tell you about Cassie. I figured it would be easy, but when I saw you with Mark, I couldn't help myself. Yes, I did want you back because you showed me a different side of you and I never meant to cause any friction between you and Cassie."
"You know what Aidan, I stewed over you way after we broke up. I kept asking myself why and what did I do wrong. Then I realized it wasn't me, it was you. You wanted to portray this image that goes along with you and to you I didn't fit. Instead of helping me or working with me, you brought me down."
"I know, but…"
"I'm not finished!" he looked at me shocked, "Then you brought who I thought was a good friend in the mix and flaunt her in my face. Now that you see that I can be sexy, desirable and wanted by another man you want me back? Fuck you Aidan, I did it for Mark because he never expected me to, he approached me when I was wearing baggy clothes and hair messy. Then I made the choice to dress up for him, I did. But I do accept your apology and I will be civil to you because we work together, but if you ever cross the line with me or approach me like you did the other day when Cassie interrupted, I will stomp you into the ground and that's guarantee. Anything else I can help you with?"
Aidan's eyes didn't return back to normal, he was still shocked, "I…um…guess not." He stammered.
"Good, have a good day." I turned back to the pants.
Aidan stammered, the first time ever I heard him stammered and I did that. I couldn't hide the smile on my face. I just need to get a little more balls with Mark.
Mark heard the entire thing and he couldn't believe his little Amiyah just told him off like that. She had definitely showed another side of herself and he couldn't help laughing a little. He stopped once he saw Aidan come out of the room. Aidan sighed with defeat and looked at Mark.
"Anything else you care to add?" he asked.
"I think my girl said enough but that does go double for me." Mark added.
Mark watched as Aidan stuffed his hands in his pocket and walked off. Mark was wondering if he should go in there and talk to Amiyah, wait, what was there to think about. He turned around only to be met by Amiyah standing in the doorway. She had on this mini blue jean skirt and white sweater. Her hair was in two ponytails with braids.
"Wanted to seal the deal?" she said.
I was going to go talk to Chris about his pants when I saw Mark standing there after I heard his voice. I went over to the door not sure what I wanted to accomplish but knew it was something that needed to be done.
"Just wanted to make sure he got the message, unlike some people." He said.
"I guess that was a shot to me." I said crossing my arms.
"I know you received my calls, so you want to explain what happened or…"
"It's nothing really. We can just forget it."
"Obviously you don't want that because you are still blowing me off." I walked in the office and he followed me closing the door.
"What do you think I need, Mark?"
"What?"
"You told me you don't think you could give me what I need. What do I need?"
"You need someone who's going to be with you."
"Is that it?" he paused, "I need someone who's going to make me feel more like a woman than I ever felt before. Someone who makes me feel wanted and just amazing. You gave me that at your own free will. I mean no one other than me can understand how it feel to be hurt by someone you thought you loved and I can't believe you are going to let that beat something that could be really good."
"It's not that simple, I do care a lot about you. I just want you to understand that it's not you and…"
"Don't. Don't give me that line, I deserve more than that. I love you." I lifted on my toes and grabbed the back of his head pulling him down for a heated kiss.
He pulled me closer by the small of my back, deepening the kiss. IT was enough to set my heart a float. I pulled away and went over to the door.
"But I've been chasing after everything my entire life. It's time to have something chase after me. I do still want to be friends with you."
"Yea, sure." Mark said scratching the back of his head.
Mark walked out without giving me a second glance. I let out that breath I was holding as I closed the door. Well, I guess I better get back to work. I was going over to my sewing machine a little sad and bitter but then I thought about something. It was in his kiss, that same feeling that he needed me. Not to sound like a stalker crazy woman but he will come back to me.
At lunch, I caught up with Stephanie and Mickie. We had something ordered and brought to the cafeteria.
"So, Miss Fashion Icon, how is everything going?" Mickie said.
"It's going pretty cool. I mean Adrian let me know that we are starting soon in a popular shop in New York."
"I'm so proud of you. I knew you would be good at this, so what about Mark?" Stephanie asked.
"I left the ball in his court, he has to choose to pick it up. I told Aidan off." With that they both started laughing.
"Are you kidding? Way to go, girl!" Mickie said.
"I know so I'm just going to wait for Mark."
"You still think you and Mark are possible?"
"He's the one, I know he is. He just has to know that he is the one."
"That's so sweet. Well, I'm pulling for you, so maybe he'll wake up soon." I started laughing a little.
I happened to look up and saw Mark coming in with Glen. We briefly looked at each other and then turned back towards Stephanie. Even though he walked away, I still felt his eyes on me.
"I see what you mean." Stephanie said, "He still has that look in his eyes."
"Yea well, I guess I better get everything ready for the party tonight."
"Yep, it's going to be in the club tonight around 8, so you better be there."
"Alright, just let me go pick up something." I said getting up.
Mark watched as Amiyah got up and left the cafeteria. He didn't think that what happened between him would affect him like it has. It was funny, he wanted her more than anything, but he didn't think he could give her what she wanted. Why would she think that he did? What made her so sure? His last marriage ended because he was away a lot and didn't get a chance to devote his time to her. He didn't want to do that to Amiyah.
"Mark, are you okay?" Glen asked.
"I'm fine, just hungry." Mark said.
"Are you thinking about Amiyah?"
"What? No, I just have a lot on my mind."
"I'm sure. Mark, you were there for me to help through everything that I went through, so talk to me man."
"Remember I told you she said she loves me, well she still feels the same way. I don't think that there could be anything from us."
"Why? Is it because of everything that happened between your last wife? You have to get over that man, I mean it's bad that it happened but it shouldn't push you away from someone that loves you."
"I don't want to hurt Amiyah."
"Don't you think you are hurting her and yourself now?" Mark sighed.
"Are you going to give me that stupid little speech about how I should give her a chance?"
"No, just a little food for thought, I did hear from some of the guys in the locker room about how she is looking now. I would hate for someone like Randy to get a hold of someone like her." Glen said taking a drink.
Mark sat back in his seat. No, those guys know better than to mess with what's his. Although, there are the guys in the back that have no respect for anything like that, guys like Randy. He must have said something to make Glen tell me that. No damn way none of the guys back there are getting their hands on her. No, it has to be more than that for him to be with her.
He thought back to when he stayed with her and waking up next to her every morning. He enjoyed every bit waking to that smile and feeling her next to him. He smiled to himself thinking about how she made him actually enjoy things again and that she was different than any other girl. She wasn't with him because of whom he was or that she thought she could change him. She loved him for him and she just wanted him.
Mark then realized something, "Aw damn, I do love her." Mark said with half a smile.