A Look into the Future: Jacob Black Ch 6
Shane had picked Annabelle up she was still applying finishing touches to her mascara and hair. Declan was disappointed that their was no plus one for the gala. Annabelle did feel bad about leaving him again, she wasn't sure exactly when saphire was supposed to come back. Saphire was supposed to be doing some runway show, where she wasn't aloud to eat for a day or two, a dress was ordered in size smaller. She called Declan a ton though and texted constantly. Annabelle was silent most the drive to the Gala, she had her black heels on and her hair pinned to the side.
"My dear dont be nervous! You look gorgeous!" Shane said driving. He owned a Porsche. He had on a nice bright purple and lime green combination attire and black shoes. "Stick with me and you'll be fine, and try not to get jealous ok, its gonna be hard, just dont look ok" He warned. They pulled up to the red carpet and their doors were opened for them. They walked out cameras clicking away. Shane did a little pose and was pulling Annabelle inside. The doors opened into a great big hall with chandeliers and tables set up every where, a dance floor up by the stage where there was a live band playing some some rock music. People were mingling and the room was loud. They were greeted. Shane saw other assistants from the floor below them and headed towards them to say hello. Jacob was already there with Dorsey and his daughter. They were talking to huge business men and mingling and laughing. Jake had one hand in his pocket and the other holding a glass of wine. His smile lit up his face. Wives and daughters flocked to him like bees to honey. They flirted and everything right in front of their husbands and boyfriends and fathers. it was an incredible was prepared for this, he was polite, he brushed off any flirtatious comment like he did it on a regular basis. The moment she walked in, he could smell her. Her white lillies took over his mind a little. He smirked for her, but the ladies thought it was for them. He was forced to mingle more with the wives then the husbands, and the husbands mattered the most. He kept everything very was there giving death stares at Jake. She was on the arm of the co sponsor of the event Mathew Beckenridge. She thought that it would make him jealous. But Jacob could care less and was polite to her snear as he spoke to Mathew and her. Kai was waiting for Annabelle and once she walked in their Kai knew her plans would work, both of them were here. ideas formed, god she was ready.
Natalia stick close to Dorsey and was his escort. Many men flattered her, and Jake hope one of them would sweep her off her feet. The mingling continued for what seemed like for ever. Shane took Annabelle around and intoduced her to the other assistants, and some other important people he knew.
Annabelle met the many CarCo assistance. She noticed Jacob by the group of many women and girls that surrounded him. She smiled to him not sure if he even noticed she had walked in. The camera's flashed here and there, she didn't mind them, she kind of missed them. The scenery was beautiful of course nothing less than expected of CarCo. She searched the room for anyone she may have known and of course the only recognizable people were the people she saw on a daily basis on her floor. She wasn't the flirtatious type but she did like the attention she got when some of the nicely dressed guys seemed to take a second look at her and brew something up. She knew it would be a bad idea to try to go up to Jacob, Natalia and Mr Dorsey were glued to his side.
A gentleman walked to the stage and stood in front of the microphone. "Ladies and Gentlemen, i would like to kindly ask you to take your seats. Our ceremonies will start shortly. Thank You" Jacob wanted to say hello to Shane, which was an excuse to talk to Annabelle. He walked over to the two when he got some time without a posse. "Hey you two- how are you liking it? Is Shane showing you the ropes?" He asked Annabelle. She looked absolutely amazing in the dress he bought her. "You look magnificent" He said to her. The first real compliment of his entire night.
Annabelle smiled she wanted to lean up and give him a quick but shane had warned her about that, She smiled up at him. "Something along those lines same rules as work, Smile look good and play nice right?"
"Uh- sure" Jake said not sure what he is supposed to say to that, maybe she didnt like compliments. "Well enjoy the rest of your night" "Yes sir, you do the same" Shane said and pulled Annabelle along to the table they were going to sit at. "What was that? You didnt even say thank you?" He whispered into her ears. They sat down just as and Natalia took the stage. "Good evening everyone, i hope that you have enjoyed the night so far. Hope there is enough wine to go around" He said this as Kai took her 6th glass of wine like a pro. She hiccuped and sneered at his words. "I just want to thank you all for coming. This is means a great deal to CarCo. and to out Partner Company, ML Becks." There was applause. "First i want to give an update on how CarCo. is doing. We have made 3.9 billion shares in America alone. We have 360 Partners all over the world. We keep growing as a company and its a great blessing of mine." Natalia was up there looking pretty and smiling
Annabelle whispered over to shane. "He's used that compliment at least fifty times so far tonight." She turned her attention to the speech
"No he hasnt you loser. He doesnt compliment people!" He whispered back. "Now i would like to call up my right hand man Jacob Black. Come on up here bud." Applause. Jake casually walked up there, shook his hand gave him a bro man hug. He stood next to Natalia and waited as Dorsey spoke. "In my long career, i have met many men, many women, many people. But i have never met a man so hardworking, so dedicated, so in love with his job than Jacob here. I first met him when our limo had broken down on the side of the road, adn hi fixed it up with such ease, i couldnt believe. He started at the very bottom and reached the top with his hard work. And even to this day, he still goes down to work with the laborers to make sure CarCo. products are just the way they are meant to be.
Annabelle adgusted in her seat multiple times she looked to shane when he spoke and turned his attention back to Jacob. She could smell the alcohol on kai from a yards away and she could help but think how good it must have felt to just be drunk
Jake was incredibly embarrassed by all the compliments and etc, it wasnt as if it was all that much work. Dorsey continued "CarCo. would not be the company it is today without his ability, sharp mind, and of course those dashing good looks of his" People chuckled in the the audience "Amen!" Kai said raising her voice a little. people chuckled but were not sure how to react to that. "Well, today, i want to announce that I have officially made Jacob Co-CEO of CarCo. Inc Yesturday evening!" Applause roared in the room. Jakes hands were in his pockets and now his hands dangled by his side in surprise. His face shone utter disbelief, was this for real? Why would he do this? Is this a bribe, what the hell! "Come here son, do a little acceptance speech." Dorsey joked. Jacob approached the mic. "Good grief, i have no idea what to say to this. I am completely taken by surprised" Jak kept looking at dorsey as if he was going to dissappear and Edward was going to be there making fun of him. "Well- i am honored by this! I cant wait to create a better CarCo. every day, but i think Mr Dorsey, talked me up a little bit. I didnt come from money and i depend on it, i dont do the work i do for the money, but passion for the cars. I appreciate you all being here and enjoy the rest of your night." Jacob turned to dorsey and gave him a real man hug. He kissed natalia on the cheek and gave her a hug. The three walked off the stage arm in arm and sat at their table. People congratulated Jacob at every step. "Now, ladies and gentleman, i would like to call Mathew Beckenridge to the stage, Co- sponsor of this event, he would like to say a few words" Applause Mathew walked up to the stage with Kai stumbling after.
Annabelle heard the name...her eyes open wide her smile for Jacob faded. She looked up and saw him, the dashing monster that made her life the talk of Canadian tabloids, the one who made her squirm and change, the one who made her the high maintnence bitch she was trying not to be. She looked to shane worry in her eyes then looked at that ever so alluring door
Shane notice her become uncofortable, but he guessed it was because Jake kissed Natalia on the chee kin front of everyone. He didnt take any notice. "Hello all" He said with a wide grin. Kai stood wobbling next to him. He didnt want her there to taint his image. They had planned the devestation tonight together, so Kai needed to be up here, he just wished she hadnt drank so muhc. Leaving Jake like that really took a tol on her stability, even he could see that.
"I just want to say what a grand gala this is! I am so pleased to be here. I just want to thank CarCo. Mister Dorsey and Jacob for allowing us the opporunity to co host such a grand event. As Carco had done, i will just give a quick up date on ML Becks."
Annabelle shifted in her seat. "Shane i should go." She pretended to fiddle with her phone. "Declan needs me at home..." She hoped he didnt see through her lie. but there mathew was, stunning, the way he always was, how had sh enot noticed him...
"We are still a growing company, barely 3yrs old. We specialize in construction, houses offices etc etc. All of you must know. we have bulit over 15 buildings in New York alone. We are a National company and have grown in shares. Hopefully we will get the opportunity to have our name stamped on many more bulidings" Shane turned to her, "Are you kidding, the dancing hasnt eve started! Hush now, sit still and text him and tell him what could be more important than tonight. To see your hunny up close and personal with is job, he might even dance with you you know" He said in a hushed tone and turned back to the stage. he chomped on the olives in the wine glass. As Matt was about to finish Kai cut in, "Hello, i would like to say something" And here began their disgusting devestation. "Sorry, im not a company owner she giggled" Jacob looked at Kai and she looked back. He was worried she was going to do something reall stupid. Everyone in the room tensed in an instant. "I just wanted to say a few words" She slurred as she spoke "about the man i love" she squeeked. Everyone thought that Jake and Kai were together, but after tonight ans seeing her with Matt they were able to figure out they were no longer together. And it surprised them that she was talking about Jake. "I.. I just want to congratulate Jacob on his new power in the company" She hiccuped. Matt stopped pretending to get her off the stage and just walked of the stage, as planned. "There is no on more deserving! i swear it. And, no hard feelings jacob! we are still friends!" her words continued to slurr she, stood there holding her self up with the mic table. "I want to also wish ou and your little skank, a happy lfe" she said as she turned to look straight at Annabelle. Everyones head turned to look at her, including Jakes. He thought this had gone far enough. Jake stood up and walked over to the stage, "Kai get down, your making a fool of yourself"
Renee Kunar: "Oh am i jake! am i! Look at that little hussy!" Kai said as she stumbled down the stairs. "You think you can just dress different and wear a little make up and he will like you! She stormed towards Annabelle "He doesnt even know the real you bitch" Jake was getting a little riled up as more words flew out of her mouth. He went after her, people watch. security guards was trickling in towards Kai, but jake gave alook to them that could kill a tiger.
: Annabelle stood up her cheeks red her heart thumping faster her palms sweaty. She looked to Jacob and to Kai who reeked and was inches away from her face.
Jacob looked at her trying to calm her without words. Jake stood between them now, "Kai, stop this, you are embarrassing yourself and me, this is uncalled for." "No jacob, this is uncalled for" She said pointing to the projection of a picture on the wall "Incest! your little dove and her brother- disgusting dont you think, and you thought you were the only one fuck her" Jake looked at the picture on the wall of her and her brother kissing at a bar, and then another with her on his lap, and another of him slapping her butt. They were tabloid shots, but jake knew that the tabloids screw things up, he knew all too well, but those pictures really pissed him off. Jake was officially gettings angry. Dorsey saw it too. Dorsey stood up to, "Kai, darling thats enough, you have had too much to drink, i suggest you leave before someone has to escort you out"
Annabelle looked to the screen tears of anger started to well in her eyes. She pushed jacob to the side and stood in Kai's face she knew where the picture came from. Her teeth clenched "You want me to re arrange that plastic nose of yours."
"Oh please Damien, you and i both know you wont do that, you love this too much, to see your star player being defamed, so you can be on top again, tell me your not jealous of him."
she didnt care anymore, if dorsey fired her, if her job was ruined if she looked bad in magazines. she was tired of trying to be what she wasnt.
Shane stood up, "Annabelle no- not you too dear, please- " he said next to her, he tried to pull her away. Jake still stared at those pictures, angry. "Mr. dorsey, i apologize" was all he said before jake blew up "You disgusting little cunt!" jake barely was audile to anyone but him Kai Annabelle and Shane "you think i loved you- you think you mattered at all? you were just a chew toy for a puppy" still barely audible. Jake again pushed Annabelle aside, almost making her tip over
Annabelle almost thought he was speaking to her she ran into shane as Jacob pushed her aside. Why we\rent the pictures down already!
Shane moved out of his way, he had watched jake work out way too much to not know to move out of his way. "Take those photoshopped pictures down" Jake said loud enough for the tech director to here. He hurridly jumped and to turn the pictured off. once they were down jake once again turned his attention to Kai. "Lets go" Jake grabbed her by the arm and pulled her out of that room. no matter how much Kai resisted, there was no way that she was going to get out of his took her outside and almost threw her onto the ground. "What the hell was that! Whats wrong with you!" Kai looke up at him, "You didnt love me?" Her eyes eide wih tears. She was a child, and she looked so helpless. Jake wanted to pick her up and take her back home, to kiss her an make everything okay. but he couldnt, what she did was more than embarrassing. "Go home!" Jake called the Valet to get her limo. Shane stared at Annabelle, not sure how she was gonna react. If she was running outside he was going to follow. Poor gurl must be so embarrassed.
Annabelle turned she saw the eyes cold as ice on her she felt small. the room screamed wiyh silence she helf her tears of anger back she wouldnt give these people the pleasure of seeing her broken. she looekd to mathew only a few feet away from her a smug smile on his face then to shane. "Fantastic time right?" She shook her head and walked away. she heard the snickers and snears from the women who had been falling all over jacob the night. "Can i help you?" She snapped hushing them instantly, She walked out the doors into the lobby. she pulled herself up trying that confidence thing again but mathew always knew how to crush that. She walked into a corner and slid out of sight she pulled her knees into her chest and cried. she called declan "Come get me." The tear filled voice he hadnt heard in a year was back. "Im on my way." She clicked the phone to and end and tried to stop crying. how could someone do that! make her past a show. she had done nothing to anyone, she tried to be a good person she tried hard what was the point. she was going to be the talk again...
Shane followed after her, she needed somebody to be with her. How terrible it is, wht must she be thinking. Shane sat next to her hugging her as she sat. he had no words to apologize for what just happened. they heard dorsey inside, "Ladies and Gentlemen i apologize for what just occured, this was not on our planned agenda. We will continue with dinner, please bear with us." Dorsey sat back down, the band started play again louder, just as waiters brought out salads to begin dinner. Dorsey felt incredible bad for what occured, "Poor girl what must she be thinking" Natalia felt bad too, "Dad ill be right back" she excuser her self from the table, grabbed a bunch of napkins and went to where they were. "Annabele" she said in a hushed tone. Before she could say anything else Jacob was standing behind her, "Natalia can you excuse me please" Natalia looked back at him, "Sure" She handed him the napkins and went back instead. Natalia saw all those people talking- how terrible. Jake looked at the state she was in. Overwhelming emotion came over him. He remembered Bella after Edward left her. He looked over at Shane, and shane got up slowly and left. Jake crouched down and sat down next to her. He picked her up in her little balled up state and placed her on his lap and hugged her tight. "Baby-" He nuzzled into her neck. "Im so so sorry" He whispered to her. His thought were right now on her embarassment, how she felt. The pictures were still in his mind. He knew that she probablt called Declan, but he didnt want to let her go home with him. He wanted her to stay with him- how was he going to ask her that- he had to clear the air with her, but he just needed to make her better. He held onto her tight. He would be her something solid. he swore.
Annabelle didnt want anyone near her, she wanted to be alone, but having shane hug her made the tears slow. She was numb, sick of everything her heart was heavy. why couldnt she stop crying...She felt Jacob's arms around her. She didnt want to be vulnerable again. She wanted to blame him, she wanted someone to blame. Kai was gone. Anger flashed through her as fast as the ambarassment had. She moved away from his lap her eyes were wet, and glazed over her nose red from her tears "why did you let her go! its supposed to be my battle Jacob...she looked down at him her words hard to make out from her crying. "You wont want me in your lap anymmore after ive been in my brothers right?"
"Annabelle- thats not fair. Baby- please"
"Its not fair? Jacob im the one who looks like a fool not you... "And dont call me baby, im not Kai okay...i dont need stupid nick names to make me your posession."
Jake tried approaching her again. to feel her skin, to comfort her. for once he wished Jasper was here.
Annabelle flinched away... "Jacob that was mortifying!" She cried again,she let her face fall into her hands. She pulled the pins from her hair and pulled at it, an old habbit shehad for when sh ewas frustrated. "I cant be me here..." She looked up at him. "I never could...and shes right you dont know me at all, you know nothing about me," She paused and took a few steps back. "And now when you look at me you'll see that. and dont lie to me...you know you will."
Jake was finally getting a bit upset. "We can work through that annabelle." Jake was working hard at not yelling at her, that not what she needed now. He didnt try to touch her again. He stood there watching her so helpless. "Will you please stay the night with me?"
Annabelle looked at him. Tha anger welled up inside, the embarassment. She took a deep breathe in. she owed nothing to these people, she wiped her eyes. "No! no no no!" she almost yelled, "I..i..i " she stuttered. "Just go make millions more for Mr Dorsey Jake...he probably wanted this to happen,, just enjoying the show the secretary put on..."
"Stop thinking everyone is out to get you- not everyone is thinking about you! Kai was disgracful, she was stupid and low, she had no class, and and just, lets get out of her Annabelle, let me take you home" Jake bellowed
Declan walked through the doors he saw his sister broken and degeated her face wet with tears. "What the hell did you do to my sister!" He yelled yards away. He pushed Jacob aside and pulled Annabelle into his arms. She held him tight. "She's not going with you anywhere ever again." He pulled her chin up. "You okay?" She shook her head in a response of no and cried again in his shirt. He was extremly underdressed he wore jeans and a button up light blue shirt that Annabelle was now getting her make up all over
Jake was not looking forward to this. What had her brother done to brainwash her like this. Well at least she had someone with her now. "What ever" Jake turned around "Bella, i hope you know what your doing" Jake didnt even realize that he called her Bella. He walked out of the building. Jake walked across the street to the fountain and sat on the bench with his face in his hands.
Annabelle looked at Jacob of course he would call her the wrong name, she wasnt the only one, thier must have been a ton more girls just like kai that he slept with, What made her so special. Declan ran his thumbs under her eyes. "I told you it was best to have stayed home." Annabelle nodded. "I know..." Declan helf her close again. "Annabelle what happened?" She loojed up at him"The pictures Declan, the Tabloids from home, Declan grimmaced. Of course it wouldnt be hard for someone to find them it was simply a matter of time. "Annabelle...Those were taken ages ago we both changed since then." Annabelle looked up. "Tell that to Mathew..." Declans teeth clenched. "Declan just take me home..."
Dinner had finished and Dorsey said his last remarks and apologies. He tried not to make it a big deal, so everyone will forgert. Thank goodness there was only one media reporter in here, and he would make sure none of this was leaked. People left through the main entrance, not the one where Annabelle had left from. Shane went back to look for her, but she wasnt there anymore. But he did see jake sitting across the street. "Hey boss" Jake was quiet "Quite a night huh" "Shane i dont know what to think, what to do- what the hell- why do shit things like this always happen to me, i always love the wrong girls dont i shane" Shane patted his shoulder, "Come on, lets get you home" "Nah you go ahead, i need to clear my head a little." "Are you sure-" "Yea thanks Shane" "Alright, im just a phone call away sir, dont do anything stupid" With that he walke back to his car and went home. Jake sat there thinking, so many thought ran through his head. What Kai did, damage control, the things she said to the people, and what the guests were gonna think, and tabloids, and the pictures. God the pictures were driving him nuts"
Mathew had said a few farewells and shook alot of hands, thenight was a success in his eyes, just to real the loser in. He saw him slumped over almost as pathetic looking as Annabelle had been. but she was a sight, she looked beautiful tonight it was almost a shame to have her cry away that make up. He walked over to him. "Seems both our dates had other agendas for thier night."
"She wasnt my date, and she had nothing planned, What do you want man" Jake said and sat up. Even sitting Jake was taller then him. He liked that- he liked how his height gave him power
"oh did her brother come as her date? she seemed cosy with him." He took a step back. when he saw the look Jacob had given him at the comment. "Sorry that was rude, in case you hadnt noticed i saw the theatrics, she must have meant something to you, if not Kai wouldnt have gone through all the efforts of trying to destroy youtwo." he looked up at him. "I was just curious to see how you were holding up."
"Im fine- thanks, and yea, she means a lot to me. i dont know why but she does. Kai is just a manaquin- and just what ever really"
Mathew placed a hadn on Jake's shoulder. "Well you seem like you could use a few drinks?"
Jake felt his hands on his shoulder, "If i were you id take your hand off me" Jake didnt say it menacingly, just a kind warning ina tired voice "And drinks sound great" Jake stood up and called the valet to bring his car around- "Meet you at Xtacey" Jake said and hoped in his car was off. The Bugatti drove itself, parked itself and made jakes life right now so much easier
Annabelle had been in her Pajamas in the living room, Declan had brought in the big guns and brought out the projection screen that took up the entire left wall of their apartment and had the third season of The Hills DVD on for her. She hadn't cried anymore. She stared coldly into the screen her grey eyes as vibrant as ever. She was beautiful she didn't need all that make up, she didn't need to pull her hair up. She was a fashionista, he was amazed Jacob had gotten her to change the way she dressed for a week. Declan approached her with a bowl of popcorn. He was in his boxers and a tee shirt. He placed the bowl next to her and pulled her in his arms again. He kissed the top of her head. "Feeling any better." She nodded. "I didn't even need a job, ya know? I don't get why dad made me get one. Our money isn't dwindling." She looked to the screen. "I know, Hey maybe you could get a job at Diamond Modeling Agency." "Declan you and I both know that I'm not model gorgeous." Declan shook his head. "Well so says you, you know I think your gorgeous Annabelle," He smiled his perfect smile. "And you don't have to runway like Saph, Catalogs can be just as flattering," "Maybe lets see how work goes on Monday I'm sure I'll be fired." "And if not hey I guess you could always try to be on an MTV show, you look like you could be on the Hills, or Jersey Shore!" he nudge her getting a quick laugh. "Well I should head off to bed." He patted her arm and stood up about to head to his room. Annabelle grabbed his hand. "Wait…lets make a fort in here like we used to." She half smiled. "Sleep with me tonight." She smiled. Declan laughed. "I'll get the sheets," "Sleepover in the living room!" Annabelle smiled getting up moving the pillows on the couch to ground, she waited for Declan to lay with her, she closed her eyes and tried to dream and not have nightmares.
Jake was sitting at the bar alone with his elbows up on the counter. His tie and coat were left in the car, his cuffs undone and a couple of buttons undone. Lonna was taking care of him like she usually did. And all the baristas knew he was hers. She stood in front of him trying to pry out what had happened. But he hasnt spoken a word since he got in. The only reason he was holding a drink was because Lonna knew what he liked. Jake didnt actually think Matt meant a word he had said so he wasnt actually waiting for him. if he decided to show up, well then he would show up.
Mathew had been home and changed since he left Jacob he had been to club Xtacy once or twice, it was a classier club, which he liked. He honestly did feel a bit bad for Annabelle, but it was a part of the plan, Kai shouldn't have been reeking with booze though. He needed them broken up, he needed Annabelle back, he hadn't met another girl like her since she left Canada, his father had the company so why not scope out the city. And having Annabelle's father get her the job at CarCo was just lucky. Her father did always want the two to stay together. Her relationship with Jacob however was a bit of a setback after tonight it shouldn't be trouble. Annabelle would always be close to her brother, how had that not bothered that ogre yet? Mathew walked into the club, Ladies smiled flirtatiously they new money signs when he walked in. And he saw him there at he bar silent as expected. He walked over "Hey there."
Jake smelled him the moment he walked in. He had changed, and he had not, his house was way to far to drive to and then change and come back, plus he had no reason to impress this kid. Women were all over him like they used to be for him, but the women that come to this club know they wont get a reaction from him when he is like this.. Jake grunted in response. Lonna came over "Hey there, what can i getcha"
Mathew turned to the plain girl. "Insert Allcoholic Beverage here (ha i dnt drink sry)." he smiled. He was here to get the dirt on Jacob and hopefully he wasnt the kind of drunk Kai was. "Whats on your mind Bud?
Lonna delt with guys like this one all the time, but she wondered why Jake was hanging with him. Jake didnt deal with sleazeballs, whats going on here. She was suspicious, and looked at him coldly, she knew he was gonna use Jake for something, she just didnt know what, she had to keep her ears wide open. "Where is your cranberry and vodka maam, oops i mean sir, sorry, habit" She said handing him the drink. "I dont know what i am supposed to do- I dont put effort into getting girls, i havent for 6 years now, and i dont understan why she makes me so vulnerable. Whats so great about her anyway." Jake grumbled away.
Mathew took a drink, "She was pretty cute." He smiled. "I can understand the first appeal, i dont see why youd need to keep her, you had a tone more drooling over you from what i saw. and Kai." He chuckled, now thier was my dissapointment of the night.
"How do you know Kai anyway? And stupid could you get for bringing her to the gala?" Jake said taking his 5th drink fron Lonna. Lonna knew to stop him at 10 drinks, that was his driving limit. "And well, Annabelle, got close to me like no one has in a long time- i honestly think she is worth it but at the same time, there are things about her life i dont know what to think about- especially her relationship with her brother- its kind of gross. Ya know- i have sisters too, and it was never like that."
Mathew looked at him, the same thing he used to think about Annabelle crossed Jacobs lips. "Ha agreed, Kai was shopping and offered to try something on for me, i should have known she was trashy from the get go, call me crazy for having faith in people, i guess its my weakness. Well bro you walked out of a huge Gala for the girl, she must be worth it," he looked to Lonna who was irritatingly near them
"yea, thats gonna be a scene thats gonna come back to bite me in the ass" Jake still couldnt get the image of Declan and Annabelle kissing, what was that? what happened? why were they so close? Is there really somekind of incest going? what has declan done to her? He just hope she could keep his secret, or he was in for a shit load of trouble he hadnt intended for. He was on 8 drinks already and watched Matt watch him drink.
Mathew half smiled. "ha well i'll be at CarCo Monday, I'll speak on your behalf if worse comes to worse, females are just difficult in general Annabelle in particular."
That hit jakes nerve, what does he mean Annabelle in particular? how does he even know? he hadnt even formally met her? Did he know her from before? "What do you mean, particularly?"
Mathew laughed uneasily, "wouldnt be hard to tell a girl who can french her brother seems to come with extra baggage" He slippped he warned himself about that. "Well Jacob" he patted his shoulder. "I hope things work out for you, we should hang sometime maybe no public humiliation beforehand." he paid the nosy bartender and blew her a quick kiss. "See ya around."
Lonna sneered a little so he couldnt see and watched him leave. Jake didnt say anythin to the guy. After he walked out the door, lonna turned to him, "Jake he is fishy! very suspicious- i dont like the likes of him" Jake nodded, "yea a bit suspicious i have to keep an eye out for that young one, young kids bother me" Jake finished hi 10th and hander her her handsome tip, gave her a peck on the cheek and headed out the door. He hesitated a little, "Hey Lonna, Thanks- It was you who made me feel a tad better ya know" He winked and walked out. Lonna really cared for Jake, more so like a brother than anything bcause, he almost became his brother in law, but of course she knew he never would be. Jake was a great guy, and she didnt understand this annabelle or who ever- why would she run away from something so special. Anyone would be more than flattered to be with him, and Lonna knew Jake could make any woman happy.- she worried for him sometimes. Jake drove home, checked on the horses and undressed and went for a long run- down the coast. He then came back and was knocked out.
Dorsey had sent out a urget letter last night to the Coin residence, that reached there this morning at 6 am- The message read short and sweet on a Car Co letter head signed by Dorsey himself, "Annabelle Coin, you have been terminated from CarCo. Inc- You belongings will be shipped to you. Thank you for your time at CarCo. Inc."
Jake received Shane's call in the morning and was thankful that Dorsey was being so generous. Jake knew he had a lot of damage control to do. He slept in till 1pm, he hasn't done that in a long time. He got out of bed, brushed his teeth, and went downstairs still in his boxers. The cook was still there, "Brunch is ready sir" She said calmly, knowing that something was wrong. The people that worked in jakes home really knew him well and could tell his life pretty well cause they have been with him since he first bought the house. He drank two glasses of coffee and his usual breakfast. He the grabbed another cup of coffee and the phone and walked out to the deck. He lounged on his deck chair and dialed Renesme's cell phone number.
It rang twice and her voice was like beautiful wind chimes in his ear "Jacob!" She squealed! "Hello sweetheart" His voice deep in her ear "Are you busy?" "Never never, not for you, hold on" Jake could hear her tell her friends that she had to talk to her boyfriend. They were all in shock "Hello- " "Ren, why do you always tell them im your boyfriend?" "Because you are—the definition of a boyfriend is what you are to me Jake" Renesme was technically 8 years old, but she was a lot more grownup, taller, smarter than everyone, so everyone pretended that she was 15 and in high school, she went to Forks High just liker Bella did. "So how have you been sweetheart" "I'm alright. As usual classes are pretty easy, friends are drama filled, and I am learning so many knew things about me still—gah, and and do you know what happened! The volturi gave us another visit, well me, and they were like looking at me like a lab rat, so not cool. And then they stayed for a really long time sheesh they are still oh so scary! I wish you were here!" Jake was taken back, "Then babe why didn't you call me or have some one phone me, you know you are just a thought away" "I know, but they kept me so busy mentally the whole time that I didn't have the energy to call you jake" "Aww babe, you want me to stop by soon?" "Yea that would be nice, can I finally introduce you to my friends?" "No! you parents would kill me! And you little boyfriends would think you are unavailable!" "Well I am jake, I don't want to be with anyone but you, I have told you that many time" "Well one day, you will find someone that loves you a lot too, and you will marry him you got the squirt!" "Sheesh- yea yea. So when are you coming?" "Soon hopefully-I miss you darling" "Me too- Jake I have to go, lunch is over—Can you call me later on tonight?" "Sure thing darling talk to you soon" *click* Talking to her calmed him like nothing else. Jake didn't still understand his and Renesme's relationship all that well. He spent the day with his horses. He groomed them, fed them, cleaned their stalls, and rode them around. He missed his time with them. Then later on he called Renesme once more. They talked for two hours straight, about nothing. She was getting tired. "Say hi to Mom for me, and go to sleep now sweetness, ill talk to you soon" "Ok Jake, make sure you don't wait forever to call me next ok-" "Goodnight sweetness"
Jake was in a much better mood now that he had talked to Renesme. She always made her feel better. But Jake still doesn't understand the relationship he and Renesme have, but there was still time. Dorsey also had called to let him know the damage control. He paid the media off, and no media has the backbone to go against Dorsey and his money. The only media coverage of that night are the speeches and his promotion. There is still gossip and people are talking, but the people that weren't there don't know for sure. Jake was in a better mood hearing that. Dorsey knew that Jake hated being covered by the media, and Dorsey respected that. The two of them were still close as ever, that night had changed nothing between him and Dorsey, or even Natalia for a matter of fact. Shane, of course, supported the two of them and their relationship so, he knew Shane would be the same.
Lonna called Jake at around 12:15, "Hey Jake! Tonights a hoppin night! You will love it, come on over" Lonna yelled over the music. Jake thought it was another nice touch to his day so he hung up with her and went to take a shower and get dressed.
Annabelle moaned at the sound of the door "Declan you get it" she twisted under the covers. Declan looked over to Annabelle. "I think you may wanna read this." He took the letter to Annabelle her hair was strangely intact. Annabelle read over hazily. "What! What What What the fuck!" She rarely curned. "Annabelle calm down." She stood up. "Why should i be the fired one i did nothing wrong." Declan thought about telling his father to pull the funds from CarCo but what good would it do. "Maybe you can go talk to them, calmly" Annabelee looked up at him. "Im sick of this Declan, screw this whole being good thing" Declan smiled. "It was always funner to be bad." He smiled kissing the top of her head. "So Diamonds it is? Saph will pull in favors, secretary or mode?" Annabelle smiled. "Yea, i kinda missed camera flashing when i walked into a room."
Annabelle had been to class already she was in the process of learning Gazelle for ballet she was online ordering new pointe shoes. Declan had gotten her an appointment with a photographer for a portfolio. She had changed into a pair of jeans and a simple tank top, she didn't plan on going anywhere until nightfall with Declan, Saphire would be coming back in the next morning. She thought about it and model and dancer seemed to fit better than model and secretary she was was still angry that was for sure, what right had that douchbag Dorsey had to fire her. It was Kai that needed damage control. She had taken one of the Vodka bottels down and poured it into a wine glass and sipped away as she looked through Saphire's portfolio. She had Latin to study and planned on going to the studio a little later before she heard a knock at the door. She put the binder down and went to answer it, she was expecting the Sushi she had ordered no such luck. Mathw stood before her dashing as ever. She wanted to slam the door shut but what was the use he knew she was there. "Mathew…what do you want." She asked. "Is that how you greet a man with a dozen roses for you?" He took a step forward and pulled her into a hug. "You look as lovely as ever Annabelle." She hadn't invited him in but he was halfway through the living room. "As far as I know your still not legally able to drink." He smiled pouring himself a glass. "yah well. In can syou didn't realized ive had a hell of a few nights." Why was he here? What did he want with her, hadn't he caused enough damage for her in Canada why here too? She took a seat next to him and pulled her legs under her. He looked at her, the curves of her shoulders. He waves of angel hair that he pushed aside. "I've missed you Annabelle." he said. She looked away. "You left without saying a word to me…I thought we had something." Annabelle looked up at him. "Im sorry a busted lip sort of made it painful to speak to you." She said. "Mathew just because you're here in New York makes no difference." Mathew frowned. "Ive changed Annabelle, ive taken anger management classes which I do well in, I work now, obviously and I think I may be a step up from that loser who publically humiliated you last night." Annabelle looked up he hit a nerve. "He didn't humiliate me his psycho ex did." "Nevertheless I didn't see him defend you in front of the real villans, those people. Or Dorsey for that matter, why arnt you working?" he raised his eyebrow Annabelle stared him down, he was a sight to her, feelings she remembered began running through her head again. "Jacob has his own way about doing things…" She looked down. "And I've been terminated." She smiled. "I hated it anyways I was always tired…and ive received enough public humiliation to last me a lifetime and working their would just bring more." Mathew scooted closer. "I think you need a night away." "Declan is taking care of that." She smiled and inched away from him. "You and Declan? You two still 'close'" She sneered at his remark "As close as ever."
Mathew had stayed longer he got her to talk and smile the way he used to she was sweet as always and just as sassy and sarcastic as always. He knew Declans work schedule and he would be home soon. "So I think that I should be heading out maybe I'll see you at club Xtacy tonight." He smiled. He leaned down attempting to kiss the top of her head. She flinched away but smiled. "Maybe." "And id prefer you not talk to Declan about this. I know he still-" "hates you? Yah I know." She smiled. She closed the door and smiled, she realized strangely enough she had missed Mathews presence. He was sweet when it was convenient for him, and that was the mathew she missed. She walked into her room and got ready she hadn't been to a club in ages. She missed the nightlife. And was glad that Declan would be a part of it with her, she had only lined her eyes when Declan walked through the door his jaw dropped "Daaaamn, I remember why we kissed." Annabelle laughed. "No being to inappropriate tonight." She saw how the could pass as a couple, the did look cute together once primped up. Declan showered and changed. "Ready for Xtacy?
Declan had called in a cab, to unsafe to not drive. Annabelle had only drank one glass of Vodka at home, Declan really didn't like when she drank he was allowing her two for the that the both of them drinking never ended well, that and she wasn't legally supposed to drink. Their were to many publicity opportunities. The club was vibrant music loud and Alcohol everywhere. He took a few shots. Annabelle walked around she made heads turn the natural beauty she had flowed her confidence flared.
He called into the bar to reserve a table, wine, goose, and a few other things for him and a few friends. Jake drove up in his Bugatti, and of course everyone stared. He got out of his car and Valet took his car away. He looked through the line outside the club, he hen picked three cute girls, he pulled them out of the the line and had then escort Jake into the club. He nodded at Lonna when he walked and she smirked. She was glad he was feeling like his fun self again, not the regular old Jake she saw most of the time. A waitress came over to his table that he had reserved and wanted to take their order, he told her that he wanted Lonna to be the waitress. She nodded and told Lonna who was already walking over to them. " So you showed, im so glad." She poured the drinks for everyone and brought out the finger snacks. Jake was soon joined by a few more ladies, and two gentlemen who accompanied the ladies.
Jake smelled her scent the moment he walked into the club, and Declans, but he just thought the he smelled them because he was thinking about her and them. Jake doesn't dance so he sat there watching the girls dance for him and fall all over him, but not once did he touch them, not once did he kiss them or do anything.
lass of wine for her She sipped away sure to not leave it unattended. She led Declan to the dance floor and started moving to beat, she rarely danced in a flirtatious way but she was here to have a good time. She moved with the music Declan moved with her, He was on his third drink and his dancing was terrible. Declan pulled her away a bit from a few guys that moved behind her. Annabelle made a face and continued dancing with her brother, she wasn't there for gross dirt bags to be on her, she wasn't sure she wanted to b e destructive she just wanted to have fun like she used to, drink away a few of her problems, she wanted Jacob….why hadn't he called her…all day…he was to good to be true.
pandora_93ramirez: But she knew his secret should he be somewhat concerned…but she could never hurt him, why had she snapped at him? He didn't plan for the night to go so bad…but he didn't defend her in front of everyone…she wasn't important enough.
pandora_93ramirez: And their it was again, she felt an Abercrombie look alike and a few other behind her again. "Excuse me, its called personal space!"She snapped
Jake heard a few raised voices in the middle of the dance floor. He thought he knew the voice, but he wasn't sure, it was really loud in the club. He let it go and enjoyed his distractions.
"Lady, whereing a dress like that says something very different to my eyes. Why dont you stop dancing with this prick and have some real fun"
Annabelle smiled "You think so? a douchebag trying to grab my ass makes me wanna say something a lil different." He grabbed her arm "Hey oww!" Declan pushed him. "I suggest you take your hands off my sister."
"Ew- so sister and brother together- aww how twisted of a family are you freaks. plus you dont have an ass to grab you anorexic bitch"
Declan took a swing, he wasnt the confrontational type but he as sick of the comments on thier relationship, he forgot the dude had about four other with him that swuing into high gear. Annabelle almost fell over as they took declan to the ground. she tried pushing them off of him
A cirlce grew in the middle, peopled were creating a circle around something that looked like a fight. The security guards were still outside letting people in. The bartenders and waitresses looked helpless, they were all female. One went to go get the guards, but jake decided he hadnt had much to drink and he could handle what ever it was. He looked to Lonna to let her know. He excused himself from the table, took his jacket off. The ladies watched him giddy at his body and butch exterior. peolpe made a path for jake, he was too big for anyone to resist him. He got to the middle and saw that some guy was being pummeled by four he noitced a half naked girl trying to help. Jake grabbed all three extra guys off and lifted them up at the same time: "Why are yall creating a roucous, i was all enjoing my time and now look what you did."
The guys were trying to get a shot at him but couldnt reach his face Jake took them outside. The guards were surprised at what they saw. They were a bit late to arrive. He thre the three guys to the ground hard. The got up and tried to take him. One punch to the guy and lights out. Jake stood above them. "Why are yall late?" he said to the security personell They grinned, "Come on jake, we knew you would love a piece" they joked Jake went back into see who clocked who out of the last two guys. When he went back he saw a bloody guy lying on the ground and Declan standing above him he then saw Annabelle surprised out of her wits in the backgroun Jake stood there, shocked, his heart sped up and he became nenrvous he stood there like a statue
It had happpened to fast, she had been hit in the comotion the side of her face was a bit sore, her fault for standing in the way. Declans blood was hot his nose was bleeding. He was angry Annabelle had been hitm, one night without anything bad to happen was to much to ask, Annabelle saw Jacob grab them like they were nothing. When returning she stared to him a bit embarrased. what was there to say, she stared back at him and waited to see if he would walk away or come to her
Declan looked up, he had hardly seen it was Jacob who helped. blood dripped from his nose, he saw he stare Annabelle was giving him, how could he let her go with him... he looked away he knew it was best to go, "Im gonna go get cleaned up." He went to the bathrooms to wash the blood off. He thought for a while, they did need time she needed closure from him...she had to have something other than him...the jerks were probably right...they were gross. he stared in the mirror really thinking over the two, he loved her a bit to much in a stranger way expected
Jake just watch him walk away, surprised. Everyone stood there a little and patted jake on the back, girls fumbled around him. But he didnt see them. He stared at her, she looked amazing, but why was she dressed like that. He walked over to her as people started to dance again.
"Are- uh, are you ok?"
Annabelle rubbed her face. "Okay from the blow to the face or you not calling me Jacob?" she wrapped her arms around herself and looked down
"she looked so vulnerable to him, like at the gala. He felt so disgusting. he touched the side of her face lightly where she was hit. He didnt know what to say. "Im sorry-"He was afraid to touch her. he didnt want her to push him away again
Annabelle flinched at the touch it hurt a bit more than expected, She looked down a bit embarrased, how she must have looked to him... She looked back at the girls he had been sitting with. "Your table is waiting for you..."
he ignored her comment and took her face lightly in his hands. "Stop it" His voice was low, hasky, and barely audible above the music, "Im sorry- im so sorry, for everything"
Annabelle didnt want to be vulnerable and just him touching her made her feel that way...She pulled him to the side, she felt like thier was still an audience. "Im sorry." She said a but suprised with herself it was rare she ever apologized to anyone/ "I shouldnt have snapped at you..." She smiled. "But hey now that im fired maybe you wont be as ashamed to be seen in public with me?"
He walked with her near the bathrooms. "Annabelle- i was never ashamed of being with you bab-" he almost said baby but was not sure it Annabelle was ok with it so he stopped himself. "I was never ashamed to be with, or to be seem with you-i didnt want media- Annabelle you dont understand how many people, employees, friends i have seen get destryed because of media, and i dont want to be a part of that and i didnt want you to be a part of that. And i was still not sure how exactly dorsey saw it as- Please try to understand"
Annabelle turned away. "Jacob i obviously know about media better than anyone else...im sorry you had to see those pictures." She looked at herslef in one of the mirrors plastered around the walls. "Jacob, im not perfect. and you really dont know me all that well."
"I dont know you that well, thats true, but i wand to get to know you. And those pictures, we can work out later- he bothered, me a lot, but i can gt over them- but the way i feel without you is crazy i want to be with you and spend time with you and hold you and do this" He turned her back around and kissed her lightly on her lips
Annabelle smiled in the kiss...she was amazed the firewords hadnt gone away, she could try to fix herself but would he like th enew her she was planning to be? she leaned up and pulled his neck down a bit and pressed her lips agaisnt his harder. his lips were incredible
Jake was happy she didnt pull away but instead kissed hin again. "He pushed her lightly against the wall, leaned down and kissed and again. His hands roamed her back and tried covering up her bare skin. He did like the dress she wore, but she was showing everyone else his skin. Hr ran his hands through her hair and lightly made a fist in it. He knew one day, they would have a fantastic night. reluctantly pulling away, "We should take a look at your head"
Annabelle didnt want him to stop he made her heart race and her breathe grow a little heavy. She purssed her lips and pulled him close, "I'll be fine." She leaned up to kiss him again pushing her tongue in his mouth, She was finally his and people could see it, after a few moments of heavy breathing she slowed down. Her head started to throb from where hehad barely pulled her hair. She smiled up at him trying to show nothing was wrong
declan walked out of the bathroom and saw them, of course they would be okay by now. He half smiled a bit relieved and more dissapointed. He walked up to the two, "Annabelle is your face okay?" he let out a hand to her. "Im fine Declan" She smiled hoping he wouldnt touch the tender part of her face. "Are you." she asked caressing his face. "Im really sorry," "wasnt your fault those guys were jerks." He looked up to Jacob. "Thank you..." Was all he said. "Annababy its getting, do you wanna go home? i still have work in the morning and u have ur photo session."
Jake pulled away quickly as if he was doing something wrong. he put space between then. When she touched his face a zing went through him, as if that touch was his. "Actually, i was wondering if i could, uh, get permission to have her spend the night at my place? to talk, nothing more- i can take her where ever she needs to go"
Declan was dreading that question. "I dont know if thats a good idea." Annabelle looked up at the two she was worried now. "Umm...yeah Jacob im not sure about tonight, Declan just went through a beatdown i think he needs me, and the photos are gonna be in the early morning, you have work"
Jake was dissappointed at the answer, but he understood. "Yea, uh sure-" Lonna walked over to them when she noticed they had stopped making out. The girls had left to dance with other guys when they noticed Jake wasnt coming back. "Hey jake, guys- uh sory about the fight. And jake thanks for breaking it up" Moon, was jake happy to that Lonna came over or what. "Do you guys need ice or anything?
"Ice would be great!" Annabelle intergected quick to change the subject her eye was incredibly sore hopefully it would fade by morning for the photos. Declan looked to Jacob a bit unwelcoming, what if he was to hurt his sister again, "Annabelle are you sure your okay?" "Im fine Declan, stop being so protective, i barely got punched, " she smiled at the oxymoron,
"Sure thing" Lonna brought the ice "Do you guys need a ride home or anything, we can get you a cab, on the house"
Jake just ler Lonna take over, he had nothing to say to them anymore
Declan agreed to the cab and walked away to give the two space. Annabelle looked up at Jacob worried he was mad at her. "Dance with me,"
"I cant dance" He said quietly, "And you guys have to go home"
"We have time before the cabs in, you said that last time and you danced wonderfully." She smiled. "Come come come."
Jake folowed her out, and just as they started to dance a slow song came on "And this is for the lovers out there" The DJ said. Jake was uncomfortable. Yes things were ok, but at the same time, things werent ok, what was going to happen now? what was she thinking? what was going to happen with them? He held her lightly around the waist. again noticing the bare skin.
Annabelle moved close to him, "Does my dress maje you uncomfortable?" She almost laughed,
"yes it does" He swayed her in his arms. barely moving
Annabelle looked down, "Get used to it i have three others at home just like this." She saw his head jerk to meet her eyes. She smiled "Im kidding" she pulled her hair to the side. and leaned on his chest. "Whats gonna happen to us?"
"Honestly, i dont know- i want us to be ok-i want us to be us again you know"
"what was us? we didnt last long..."
"Yea thats for sure- us meaning, comfortable, honest"
"At least i was honest with you- you know about who i am, and i have yet to learn about you"
Annabelle took her head off his chest and looked up to him," I was never dishonest to you...you just never asked about me?"
"I did too- you didn say much about it"
Annabelle looked up at him. "So you think im a liar?"
"No- i think you just dont want to tell me everything and then say that i dont know you or care to, when that isnt true. I want to know everything about you, your life, your family, your body- everything Annabelle and i want you to trust me and trust in my love" Jake sighed, he hated geting emotional like this, its uncalled for
Annabelle looked down, why was she trying to pick a fight..."We'll talk...come over to my house tomorrow after work? We can just talk." She leaned up and kissed him again. "Promise you wont go away after you know everything?"
"I dont want to go to your house, can we go somewhere else?
Annabelle looked up knowing why he wouldnt come. "Whats wrong with my house? you know this whole you and my brother hating eachother is just a sucky situation for me."
"Nothing, just being there makes me a bit uncomfortable thats all, i dot hate him"
Declan came up from behind. "Annabelle the Cab is here." She noticed he hadnt answered the secobd part of his question, he could leave. She leaned up and gave him another quick kiss. "Call me later okay? We can go out tomorrow."
"Ok- "Jake watched the two of them leave. His mind and body were really tired, and it ws only 130, he needed to go home. He took 7shots of tequilla and headed for the door, he was officially stumbling. "Lonna, babe ill see ya later" "Be safe Jake" The Vallet brought his car and the bugatti took him home. He undressed and passed out.
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