Chapter 2
When you meet someone special
you'll know
Your heart will beat more rapidly
and you'll smile for no reason
"Come on Tommy, just eat it it's not that bad" Beck pleaded trying to get the six year old to eat his strawberries
"I don't want it!" Tommy cried in protest pushing away Beck's spoonful. The teenager sighed. There was no point in trying to get him to have it, so he pushed the bowl away and looked to the boy (who now had a mischievous smile on his face)
Just before Beck could give him a little scolding Martha walked in and sat at the opposite end of the table to the boys. She then poured herself a bowl of muesli and began eating it, without even casting a look in the two boys direction
"Morning!" Tommy chirped out cheerfully
"Oh, morning Tommy" Martha replied with a small smile, she then took out her phone and began texting, so Beck assumed that was the end of the breakfast conversation.
Jade then walked in wearing a loose black tank top and some pyjama shorts. Having already stayed in the mansion for a week Beck had learnt two things about her morning routine (1) Jade didn't speak a word to anyone without having her coffee first and (2) Jade LOVED her coffee more than she loved most things
With that in mind Beck had already poured her a mug, and had it sitting in the seat opposite him, so when she went over to poor herself some he spoke up "I already made you some" he said pointing at it
Jade turned around from where she was standing and looked at it cautiously "… thanks" she said as she plopped down in the seat and started drinking it
Beck and Jade had both appreciated having someone their own age around in the sparse land. And although they hadn't hung out much, it was still nice to have a few conversations here and there.
"Beck, remember you need to go into the town later to pick up Henry's suit" Martha stated looking up from her phone "he needs it for the party on Thursday"
"Of course ma'am" beck replied "ill get ready after this" he looked back up to smile at her but then realised her attention was already back to her phone.
"I'm wearing a suit aswell! Just like daddy" tommy piped up grinning
"Oh, well if that's the case you have to eat your strawberries, otherwise you'll look big and fat in your suit!" beck tried. Tommy gasped, and quickly ate a spoonful of strawberries
Beck looked over and saw Jade smirking trying to hide her smile. When she looked up, she saw Beck smiling at her so she narrowed her eyes at him and went back to her coffee.
Knock knock
Beck stopped tying his shoes to look up at the door. "Hello?" he called out but received no answer. Sighing he got up and opened the door. Upon seeing who as on the other side however, a smile grew across his face
"Hi Jade" he said
"Yeah, hey. Are you still going into the town?" she asked, arms folded cross her chest
"Yeah I was just heading there now" beck answered
"I'm coming with you" she stated raising a brow trying to see if he would challenge her. Beck just ran his hands threw his hair and smiled at her "Sure" he said "I'll meet you in the car in 5" Jade rolled her eyes and started off down the hall way
"So not that I don't enjoy your company or anything" Beck started as they pulled up to the town car park "but why are you here?"
They hadn't really talked that much, other than having a few friendly conversations about mutual things. He had hoped that they would start spending time together, otherwise he would probably become bored of just looking after Tommy. So he was happy that Jade had come along with him
Jade sighed "Dad's making me go to this shitty party that he's throwing for him and Martha's anniversary, so I gotta get a dress" she said as they got out the car and started along the street.
"Aah" he said nodding in understanding. "That also means that you have to help me pick one out" she said raising a perfectly shaped eyebrow towards his direction. Beck laughed, he knew 0 to nothing about ladies clothes
"I'll try my best" he said as he held the door to Hugo Boss open
"Your dad sure likes his suits" beck said as they were looking round "He's got 2 in here for me to pick up and another 2 in Armani"
Never in Beck's life had he been in such an expensive shop. Never. And now all of a sudden he was collecting 4 suits for a CEO for one of America's top companies.
"Yeah well he's a pig when it comes to money" was Jade's reply as they approached the front desk, where a lady with strawberry blonde hair was standing. She looked Beck up and down and gave him a disapproving look. Beck hadn't really taken into account the sort of shops that they would be going to, when he had dressed in a flannel shirt and jeans in the morning. So it was no surprise the sort of stares he was receiving from other shoppers and employees.
After staring at Beck's outfit for a few more seconds the lady finally spoke up "What can I do for you today?" she asked in a firm voice.
"Were here to pick up some suits for Henry West"
"Just this way" the lady said as she led them down some hallways. After arriving in what looked like a dressing room the women handed them over some suits. "Was there anything else?" she asked once they were situated
"No that's it, thank you" the lady gave a tight smile and walked off
After picking up the rest of the suits and putting them back in the car. The two decided to go for lunch at Harvey's. Once they had taken their seats and ordered their drinks, Beck looked to his companion "So tell me stuff" he said smiling and taking a sip of his drink
"What stuff?" she said opening a packet of sugar and putting it into her coffee
"Interesting stuff!"
"Be more specific" she stated sarcastically
Beck sighed. "Stuff about you"
Jade was confused. He seriously wanted to know stuff about her? She couldn't remember the last time a boy was interested in something other than her boobs and ass. But Beck seemed like he was generally just trying to be her friend and it didn't hurt that he was god damn gorgeous
"Umm, there's not that much to know. Born and raised in Los Angeles, go to Manhattan Prep. Two brother-"
"Two?" Beck asked intrigued. "Yeah, Ryder. He's studying in law school though so I only get to see him once every three months" she said
"That must suck" Beck said, his eyes softening. He had three sisters and missed them like crazy every day
"It does for me, not so much for Tommy"
"How come?"
Jade sighed and took a sip of her coffee "Well you know how much my dad loves Tommy right?" Beck nodded, it was pretty obvious how much their father favorited the younger. "So my dad and Ryder always used to argue, especially after dad cheated on my mom" Beck's eyebrows shot up in surprise, but Jade carried on "and Ryder hated how much my dad favorited Tom, I do as well but-whatever, anyway so Ryder would always be so out of order to Tommy and he would get in trouble loads even sometimes with the police, I guess to try and get my dad's attention. So anyway after a while my dad couldn't take it anymore so he sent Ryder to live in this super strict boarding school in England. He-"
Jade was interrupted by both their foods arriving. "Pasta with shrimp" the waiter said handing Jade her dish "and a pizza for you" she said in a flirty voice "anything else I can get for you?" she asked directing her attention at Beck "how about some side dishes or another drink o-"
"WERE FINE!" Jade shrieked frustrated about the clearly desperate waiter
She however just looked at Jade annoyed and gave a final smile to Beck before strutting off. Beck laughed "Carry on" he said taking a bite out of his pizza
After a few seconds of watching Jade inspect her pasta suspiciously she looked up "Oh yeah, so Ryder had to stay at this boarding school for a year, he got back about 5 months ago and he's tried to stay as far away from my dad and Tommy as possible, which is why he's in law school in New York." She finished "Ahh" Beck nodded "That does suck. Are you close with him?"
"Yeah" she said looking down and eating a spoonful of pasta
Beck did feel bad for her. It was obvious that Jade didn't have a good relationship with her dad so having her brother so far away must be tough "Your close with your mom though right?" he asked trying to brighten the mood. Jade nodded "I didn't used to be though, I only actually got close with her after my parents split" she said "what about you, you close with yours?"
Beck smiled awkwardly "em, she died when I was six… I was though" Jade looked down nervously, she really wasn't good in deep conversations "s-sorry" was her answer.
Beck smiled "It's cool, my dad and I are like best friends though, seeing as I'm the only boy out of four"
Jade returned the smile
"So where exactly are we going?" Beck asked as Jade led him through the town "To get me a dress" jade said not even looking back
"Here we are" she said as they came to a shop. Belle Femme read the sign.
"This a dress shop?" he asked as they walked in the double glass doors. Dresses where everywhere in this shop, whether they were on a manikin, on a stand or just hung up on a rail. Beck could see that they probably had a dress in every colour, whether it be a plain one or decorated in various jewels and diamonds
"Yep"
She led him through and around the sparse shop and would every now and again stop to have a look at a dress, but then move on.
"Do need any help miss?" a middle aged women asked approaching the couple.
"Nope" was Jade's quick reply walking away
Beck smiled kindly at the women and said "Were okay for now, thank you" before jogging to catch up with Jade.
After about 20 minutes, Jade had successfully picked out 4 outfits. "You ready to try them on?" Beck asked after he was sure she was happy. "Yeah". They made their way to the changing rooms where Beck took a seat on one of the sofa's after Jade disappeared behind a curtain.
Jade came out 2 minutes later in a black trouser playsuit "I don't think I like this, I feel a bit dressed down" and quickly disappeared back behind the curtain before Beck could compliment her on how gorgeous she looked
After 10 minutes had past Beck was curious as to what was taking her so long
"Jade?"
"Yeah, hang on, I'm putting my heels on"
He looked to the curtain and waited for her to appear. 5 seconds later his mouth dropped. Out stepped Jade in an off the shoulder black dress. The top was decorated with tiny diamonds and crystals and the rest of the dressed hugged her flawless figure and curves. There was a slit at the bottom of the dress which revealed a long pale leg. "Woah" Beck whispered, the girl standing in front of him was true beauty, to say the least
Jade gave a soft laugh at his expression
"I take it you like it then"
"Mmm hmm" he nodded
Jade smirked "I'll get this one then" she said before disappearing back behind the curtain. He smiled to himself once she was gone. Jade West was probably the most captivating girl he had ever met, and shit, he was falling for her.
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