The night when I got back to Stamford was the night of my "date" with Aaron. I didn't know where he was taking me or what he had planned. I just knew that I wanted to keep my job with Randy.
"So you gotta go out with that asshole?" Angel yelled into the phone.
"Yes, Ange" I mumbled as I looked through my closet for something to wear. It was Aaron, so I decided to wear something that would not attract any attention.
"If that bitch tries anything, call me, I will bust a cap-"
"Thanks, Angel."
"So what are you telling Randykins?" she laughed.
"Nothing… he'll just get mad" I pulled out a skirt a blouse. I dropped to my knees to dig for my black pumps. I found one, I just need the other. "And make it worse as is. But let me get into the shower, okay?"
"Sure, Lex. Bye and be careful"

At eight o'clock I sat down in the lobby of my apartment building waiting for Aaron. Lord, just let me get through this so I can keep my job, I thought as I twisted my sapphire ring around my finger. A few minutes later, Aaron's Toyota Camry pulled up. It's about time, I thought as I grabbed my Prada satin clutch.
"Have a nice night, Ms. Taylor" the doorman said.
"You too James" I said as I headed outside. It was a chilly January night. Aaron got out of his car.
" Alexandria…" he said breathless. "You look great" He opened the door for me.
"Thanks" I mumbled getting in the car.

Aaron took me to a Mediterranean restaurant nearby. It wasn't very crowded. We sat at a table in the corner of the restaurant. While Aaron babbled on about his life, I scanned the menu. I didn't like any of the food here. I sighed.
"That necklace is gorgeous" he said. I looked down at my necklace that Randy gave me and smiled. It represented everything about us. Everything we've been through.
"Thanks, Randy-" a frown appeared on his face. "Got it for me"
"You know, I really don't want to talk about him while we're on this date" Jealousy is a bitch, I thought as I tapped my nails on my table.
"Whatever" I said waving my hand. "This is not a date because I'm spoken for"
"It's one if I say it is"
"Whatever floats your boat, buddy" I said retuning to the menu.
"May I get you something to drink?" the waiter asked. He was short and kind of looked like a cheap impression of one of the Gotti brothers.
"I'll have the Grilled New York Strip Steak."
"And I'll just have crispy braised pork shoulder and a water" I said handing the menu to him.
"And a bottle of Moet for the table" Aaron finished. I raised my eyebrows.
"Wow…somebody has some paper" I said un-amused.
"Only the best for you" I rolled my eyes and could have gagged.
"Well I don't drink so you can have the Mo for yourself" I said running a hand through my hair.
"You don't drink?" he asked oddly.
"Nope"
"Why?"
"Well you live with an alcoholic parent and then you'll see" I said glancing at my hands. Damn, I needed a manicure.
"I'm sorry….it's just-" he said sincerely.
"Yeah well-" I began then my cell phone began to vibrate. It was Randy. I answered it happily. "Hi honey" Aaron watched me.
"Hey, baby" he said. His voice sounded so sexy. I wished I was back in St. Louis with him lying around all day and making out. The thought was all too tempting but I remembered: I have a job.
"What are you doing?" Wishing I was with you and not with this freak.
"I'm at dinner…with Angel" I said slowly.
"Oh that's nice. Going over wedding stuff?"
"Yeah…so what did you do today after I left?" I asked ignoring Aaron who was glaring at me from across the table.
"I did some cleaning, I went to the gym, and missed you" See that's why I love him, he's the sweetest guy I ever met.
"Awww…." I cooed.
"We'll I leave you to your dinner. I'll talk to you later, babe"
"Alright honey. I love you" I said loudly for Aaron to here. I snapped my phone shut and slipped it into my clutch.
"I don't know why you guys are still together" Aaron said sharply as he took a sip of his drink. I lazily ran a hand through my dark hair that seriously needed a wash and doobie.
"Because we are in love" I pointed out. His opened his mouth to say something but then closed it. He then let out an aggravated sigh. I didn't see what the problem was, shit, if someone doesn't love you, let it go and move on. I used to be really obsessed with Brad Pitt, when I was sixteen, to the point that I swore that I loved him but after awhile I realized that he doesn't love me…hell he doesn't even know who I'am and I moved on. Why cant he?
After the food came, we ate in silence. I didn't even pay attention to Aaron; I stared out of the window at the skyline of Stamford.
Sighing I figured that the date was almost over. "So..." I began as I wiped my mouth with the napkin. Aaron looked up at me. "What are you going to tell Shane?"
"I don't know…the dates not over yet" he said shrugging. I rolled my eyes in disgust and looked at my nails again. Maybe I can get them done at my lunch break tomorrow, granted that Angel doesn't want to do lunch. "Why don't you like me, Alexandria?"
"You're not my type" I said slowly with a smirk before I took a long sip of water.
"And what's your type, rich white guys?" I swallowed hard and looked at him angrily. What the fuck kind of insult was that? I always subconsciously knew coming into a relationship with Randy was going to bring a lot of problems that I didn't need.
"No Randy's my type"
"Exactly. Do you think you're too good for black men?"
"No I don't. I can't help who I love" I said.
"Sure" he drawled.
I leaned in and said harshly. "Fuck you, Aaron. I didn't come here to be insulted"
"Maybe I should just tell Shane that you can't handle being Randy's publicist." He said arrogantly. I pursed my lips in anger. It would be best if I just keep my mouth shut for the rest of the night.

"Bye Aaron" I said as he pulled up in front of my building. I went to open the door, but he locked it. I looked back at him. His face was dark and menacing in the moon light. I felt my self tense up, I was scared. Being alone in a locked car with Aaron was not a good thing. If I called Randy, he would realize that I lied to him and that would put me in a bad situation and plus what could he do? He was in another state, it's not like he's up the street. Maybe nothing bad was going to happen, I was just paranoid. "L..let me out, please" I stammered. He turned off the car and looked at me.
"I want you, Alexandria" he whispered.

Uh-oh, cliffhanger. LOL. What's gonna happen to Alex? Thanks for reviewing. Muahzz.