Ivy's Point Of View
I rolled over stretching my arms out, it'd been almost 2 weeks, since our little ordeal because of my drinking, I haven't had a sip since then. I smiled when I saw Bray was still sleeping, he looked so darn cute sleeping there, he must of felt me move, because his arms reached out, and pulled me towards him, snuggling to me, and nuzzling my neck. "Sorry to wake you." I whispered, leaning in and giving him a peck on the forehead.
"Don't be sorry, I need to wake up anyway." Bray rasped.
Oh, that morning voice!
I just love it!
It's so sexy!
I've always loved his sexy morning voice, he already has a raspy voice, but when he first wakes up, it's so much more raspy it makes my heart flutter, every time I hear it. "That's right, you have to be at the shop all day, you have a state inspection don't you?" I raised a brow.
"Unfortunately, I was supposed to have the entire day to spend with you, but this came up." Bray sighed, gliding his hand up and down my back.
"It's okay, hopefully they will show up on time, and not take all day, so we can have a little while together." I said, snuggling to his chest. The last two weeks Bray's been so busy fixing the shops that Mike had vandalized, and then of course he's had none stop problems, Mike had been calling in complaints to the Better Business Bureau on Bray and his businesses. Mike's been trying anything he can to get at Bray, for the life of me I don't understand why he won't let it go. He treated me like dirt while we were together, told me numerous times, he would be better off without me, so why doesn't he just let me go?
"Hopefully, and maybe all the calls about my shops will stop and life can get back to normal." Bray sighed.
"I know, I'm sorry that all this is being brought on because of me." I shook my head.
"Don't be sorry, I don't regret anything, if I had to do it all again, I'd do it in a heartbeat. I love you Ivy, you know that. I wouldn't trade you for anything in this world." Bray said.
I smiled up at him, before leaning forward to give him a kiss. "You know, I was thinking it's about time for me to get a job." I looked up at him.
"Why?, you don't need a job Ivy. I can take care of you." Bray shook his head.
"But I don't want you to have to take care of me Bray." I stated.
"But I want to take care of you, I like taking care of you." Bray said.
"I want to do something with my time, I mean I sit here all day doing nothing but watching TV, and waiting for you to get home. A job will give me something to do with myself." I said, I really do spend my entire day watching TV, hoping Bray will come home early.
"Well, then how about you work at one of my shops?" Bray raised a brow.
"You aren't hiring right now Bray." I shook my head.
"I'll find a job for you to do." Bray offered.
"Look, I was in town yesterday with Erick and I saw that McMahon Corporations was hiring, it's only part-time Monday, and Fridays, from 8 to 2. It's only 12 hours a week. But there is a chance were they could need me an extra day a week, at times." I said. "I'll just be answering phones, but it's something to do." I shrugged, I know it's not much but in a small town like this, it's hard to find a job that's not 40 minutes or more away, this would be just 20 minutes away.
"Why do you want to work at a place like that, why don't you just work at one of my places?" Bray sighed.
"How about I try it at McMahon's and if I don't like it, then I'll come work for you." I offered.
"I guess." Bray shook his head.
"Why don't you like McMahons?" I raised a brow.
"I've just ran into the CEO a few times, and he seems like a jerk that's all, although he's not here that often any more, since he got the place up and running, now his son in law runs the place, he is an ego maniac." Bray stated.
"I'm sure it will be fine." I assured him.
"I hope so my love." Bray sighed, leaning forward to give me a kiss.
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Here I am a few days later, and it's my first day on the job, I learned more about the company it's a smaller branch of a very large company. This branch handles mostly tech related things, so all I'll have to do is answer phones and patch them through to the proper area. I looked over to Bray and smiled. "Well, here goes nothing." I said, placing my hand on the door handle.
"I'll be here at 2." Bray said softly, taking my hand pulling me towards him. "I love you." Bray added.
I smiled and leaned forward to give him a soft kiss, then climbed out of the car, fixing my black skirt as I did so, and headed towards the building.
Once inside I looked around and saw Sherry the woman who was going to be showing me around, and training me. But how much training do I need to answer a phone? I smiled and shook her hand. "Are you ready for your first day?" Sherry smiled.
"Defiantly." I smiled, nodding.
"Alright, well if you'll follow me I'll show you around, I'll show you to the employee lounge so you can clock in." Sherry smiled, and I followed her around, finally making it to the employee lounge, we walked in and she showed me to the time clock, she helped me set up my handprint and employee number.
Once I was clocked in she had me go take my picture for my badge, I stood in front of the woman taking the picture, and she told me to smile and I did. Once they had the picture they quickly made up my badge and handed it over to me, and I clipped it to my shirt.
"You probably have the best looking picture, it looks like a modeling headshot." The woman who had taken the picture smiled.
"Well thank you." I smiled.
We went off and Shelly showed me around some more, introducing me to Stephanie McMahon Helmsley who is one of the big bosses, and her husband Hunter Helmsley.
"It's so nice to meet you Ivy." Stephanie smiled.
"We are sure you will like it around here." Hunter added.
"Thank you, everyone is so nice around here." I smiled.
"Well, that's what we aim for, we like to have a easy going vibe around here, it makes for better moral around the work place." Stephanie smiled.
After a while I was at the front desk, Sherry had gone on a break and I was on my own for a while. It was pretty easy, I had a list of offices and area numbers so if someone called I could transfer. I've done plenty of front desk work in my day, so I caught on real quick, the system was pretty easy to figure out also, for a tech place it was rather simple, I expected more.
I looked up when I heard the door, I was surprised to see Bray walk in. I raised a brow as he made his way over to the front desk.
What on earth are you doing here Bray?
"What are you doing here?" I questioned.
"I wanted to see you, so here I am." Bray smirked.
Are you trying to get me fired?
This isn't a good look for the first day!
"Well, you can't just stop by Bray, I'm at work, you are going to get me in trouble." I shook my head. "It's only my first day Bray."
"I understand that, that's while I made an appointment with Hunter, it should take just a few minutes so by the time we are done, you'll be off work." Bray explained.
That's very convenient!
"An appointment for what?" I raised a brow.
"He wants to buy off a building I own next door, to expand the property, more space he said." Bray shrugged.
"Are you going to sell it to him?" I questioned.
"I don't know, if the price is right." Bray smirked. "I mean it's just an abandon building I was going to open up a second shop with Baron, but we decided against it." He added.
"I see, well I'll let him know you are here." I smiled, picking up the phone and dialing in to Hunters line. "Hello Mr. Helmsley, I have a Mr. Wyatt here for you, alright sir I'll send him in." I said, and then hung up the phone.
"Well, don't you have a sexy professional voice?" Bray smirked.
Must you sound so sexy when you say that?
I'm supposed to be working!
Not thinking about taking you in the back and having my way with you!
"Not now Bray." I scolded, as he leaned in, licking his lips.
"I know, I know." Bray growled to himself. "Once you are off the clock, you are mine." Bray smirked.
"I can't wait." I shot him a smirk of my own, as he backed away and headed towards Hunters office.
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Bray's Point Of View
I had ended my meeting with Hunter, and made my way towards the front of the building, I agreed to sell to him, but I did run up the price a bit, why? because I could, I knew how much he needed that property, and I decided to make him work for it.
I smiled when I saw my beautiful Ivy, standing by the door talking to a few people. I walked towards her, placing my hand on her waist. "Oh, Bray." Ivy smiled, leaning forward and giving me a peck on the cheek. "Everyone, this is Bray Wyatt, my boyfriend. Bray this is Sherry, Tina, Aaron, and Tad." Ivy smiled, back at the small group before her.
"I thought you said she was single." Tad nudged Aaron in the stomach, and sighed shaking his head.
You thought wrong pretty boy!
She's very much taken!
"Well, she isn't." I scowled, snaking my arm around her waist and pulling her closer to me.
"Well, we should be going." Ivy said softly.
"Alright, see you on Friday." Sherry smiled, she and Tina walking off, Aaron following behind.
"See you Friday Ivy." Tad winked at Ivy, before walking off.
Is this loser flirting with my Ivy?
He just winked at her, he's defiantly flirting!
Not happening, I'll squash him like the little maggot he is!
"Don't even think about it." Ivy said, noticing the scowl on my face as I watched him walk away, she could tell I disliked the man, quite a lot.
Oh come on, I wouldn't of hurt him!
Not too much at least!
"Does he have no manners at all?, it's not polite to flirt with a woman, right in front of her man." I growled, shaking my head.
"Come on, let's go home." Ivy smiled, patting my chest. "My feet are killing me, I have to get these heels off." Ivy added.
"Alright love." I sighed, taking her hand, leading her out the door.
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Once we made it to the house, we walked inside Ivy immediately shedding her heels at the door, letting out a pleased sigh. "Much better." Ivy smiled, giggling when I wrapped my arms around her, pulling her against my body, nuzzling her neck.
"Do you have any idea how hard it was to control myself while you were working?" I husked against her neck, before giving her neck a gentle peck, then pulled back slightly, to look at her. "I wanted so badly to touch you, hold you, and kiss you."
"Well, lucky for you, I'm off work now, so you are free to do all of that." Ivy smirked.
"Lucky me is right." I smirked, before lowering my lips to hers, capturing her lips for a steamy passionate kiss, oh how I love the soft feel of her lips on mine. Ivy has the softest, silkiest lips I've ever felt, they felt and tasted like heaven.
"Oh, you are back." Summer smiled, she was off today I had almost forgot, I wasn't expecting her, so I let out a slight growl.
"Yes I'm back." Ivy smiled, giving me a quick peck, before turning to Summer.
"How was your first day?" Summer questioned.
"It was wonderful, everyone was so nice." Ivy nodded.
"Because they thought you were single." I rolled my eyes, referencing that little Tad loser.
"Oh, bother." Ivy playfully slapped my chest. "You read to much into it Bray."
"Oh, what is this about?" Summer looked intrigued.
"Nothing, Bray just thought one of my co-workers was flirting with me." Ivy shook her head.
"He was are you kidding me, I'm a man I know what it means when you look at a woman the way he was looking at you, and then he added the wink. The man wants in your pants." I shook my head.
"Well he may want it, but he's not getting it." Ivy placed her hand behind my head and pulled me down to her for a kiss. "Now, I'm going to get changed into something more comfortable." Ivy smiled, giving me another quick peck before walking towards the bedroom.
I sighed and shook my head, running my hand through my hair. "How was your day Summer?" I questioned.
"Pretty good." Summer shrugged. "So, do you think you have anything to worry about?, you know with Ivy working around a bunch of men?, you know I read that there is like 10 guys to every female at that place." Summer stated.
I don't like the sound of that!
How do you know all this info anyway?
"Is that right?" I raised a brow.
"Yep." Summer nodded.
"Well, I'm not worried about Ivy." I said. "I trust her."
"Well, okay just be careful." Summer shrugged.
Just what do you mean by that?
"For what?" I raised a brow, crossing my arms over my chest.
"I know you trust her, I just I've seen how she can get, you know when we were at the bar that night, she was totally flirting with other men, but she was drunk I'll give her that, but I've seen her when we go shopping together, she gets a lot of male attention and she likes it, she's a bit of a flirt, that's all." Summer shrugged. "You've done a lot for me, and I don't want to see you get hurt, that's all." Summer said.
She's not like that!
Ivy would never cheat on me!
"I've never seen Ivy even look at another man like that." I shook my head. "I trust her, she'd never hurt me like that, you must of misread something, because Ivy isn't the type of woman who flirts with any man who will pay her attention." I said, how can she say such things?, Ivy is a wonderful woman I know I don't have to worry about her. "You know Ivy is one of the main reason's I helped you, because I know what she went through and I didn't want another woman to go through it, please don't speak about Ivy like that, Ivy is a very classy, kind woman. I trust her with my life." I stated.
"I'm sorry, If crossed the line, I like Ivy I really do, I just want you to keep your eyes open, that's all." Summer shook her head, and walked off, heading to her room I'm guessing.
Yes, you are defiantly crossing the line!
I sighed and made my way to my room, I couldn't believe she would say such things about Ivy, it was like she was trying to put things into my head, make me think Ivy was capable of cheating on me. But she wasn't trying to do that I don't think maybe I am just on guard right now, because of the jerk at her work, he's got my mind going, that's all. Summer was just trying to look out for me, I don't actually think she's trying to get me to believe something like that, I hope not at least. I'd hate to think Summer was that kind of person, I want to believe she's just looking out for me.
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Summer's Point Of View
I walked into my room, shutting the door I looked down at my phone it was text message from Mike asking how my day went, what was going on with Ivy. I told him that Ivy started her job today and that she had a guy at work that was already flirting with her, and that Bray didn't like it. I told him that Bray has a jealous side and we might be able to use that, to get them at each others throat, then maybe I could use that to get Bray in the state of mind to cheat on her.
Mike liked that idea, telling me that I should go for it, do what I had to do, to get him to believe that Ivy might be cheating on him, or whatever. When I noticed how much a man flirting with Ivy got to him, I realized I might be able to use that to my advantage. Now Ivy never flirted with another man at the bar, or when we were shopping, she would brush off any attention that a man would show her, she was quick to tell them she had a boyfriend. Of course I'm not going to tell Bray that, I want him to believe that Ivy is capable of cheating on him.
I know that if I can get Bray to believe she's cheated on him, or is going to cheat on him. This will help me get Bray in to the frame of mind, to return my advances when I decide it's time to pull out that card. Until then I'll just have to play the concerned friend part, and keep in Bray's ear, as much as possible.
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Ivy's Point Of View
I smiled when I felt arms wrap around me from behind. "So I was thinking, after dinner you and I could spend the rest of the night in bed, watching movies, and cuddling, and making love." I smiled turning around in Bray's arms, then giving him a peck on the lips.
"Oh, now that is a plan I can get behind." Bray smirked, lowing his lips to my neck, planting gentle kissing all the way down to my shoulders.
"Are you going to drop me off on Friday?, or is Erick?" I questioned looking up at him.
"I will, but you know I can get you a car if you'd like, that way you don't have to rely on one of us, to get you to work or anywhere really." Bray offered.
"Well, you see there is a problem with that." I stated, biting my lip.
"What's the problem?" Bray raised a brow. "Now, don't say you don't want me to buy you one, because you feel like you aren't taking care of yourself, because I already told you I enjoy taking care of you, and buying you things."
"You know you spoil me, way to much." I stated.
"I happen to enjoy spoiling you, I enjoy it a lot. You deserve to be spoiled." Bray nodded.
"Well the real problem is that I don't know how to drive." I said, shaking my head, there it was, I never learned to drive, I've always taken the bus, or had a boyfriend drive me around, most of the guys I was with didn't want me to learn to drive actually, they liked me depending on them for rides places.
Don't look at me like that Bray, it's not funny!
"You're kidding right?" Bray raised a brow, trying not to laugh.
"No, I'm not kidding, I never learned to drive in high school, and I haven't had anyone who would teach me to drive, so I just gave up on asking for help to learn." I shrugged.
"Well, I'll teach you, this weekend, I'll take you driving, how about that?" Bray raised a brow.
Are you sure you want to do that?
I've never driven a day in my life!
"Oh now, all of your vehicles are so big, I would never be able to handle such a big vehicle." I shook my head, I'd be scared I was going to hit something, I mean he doesn't own a car really, he has two large pick-ups, and a large suburban. I know I'd never be able to handle something that big, some people are just meant to drive small vehicles, and I'm one of those people.
"Okay, tomorrow, I'm free so we will go find you a car that you are comfortable in, something small how about that." Bray stated.
"You are really determined to buy me a car aren't you?" I raised a brow.
"I want you to be able to have to freedom to come and go when you please, don't you want that?" Bray raised a brow.
"Well, yeah I do." I nodded.
"Then you are going to let me buy you a car then right?" Bray sighed.
"Yes, I guess, but I want it to be small and cute, just like me." I smirked.
"Alright, whatever you want my love." Bray smiled, and lowers his lips to mine.
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Bray's Point Of View
It was time, we were at the car lot, about 2 hours from town mind you, it was one of those big dealers, that had like 3 different dealers all in one, I brought Erick with me, so he could drive my truck home, Ivy doesn't know how to drive so I'll have to drive her car home. Ivy, Erick, and I all walked the lot, with the sales person, I had told him we were looking for a smaller car for her, she's a new driver so we want something safe.
"This is the mini cooper hard top, in the back we have a convertible one, if you'd like to check it out also. This is a nice little car, it gets 30 Mpg's city, and around 42 highway miles." The man pointed to the Black mini cooper.
Ivy shook her head, this was not the car for her, I could tell by the look she got on her face. "No, this isn't my thing." Ivy said softly.
"Alright, then let's check out our next one." The man smiled, and began walking. "Now this is our 2016 Chevrolet Cruze it has 30 city, and 42 highway miles."
"It's nice, I guess." Ivy shrugged.
"We will come back to that, now this right here is a thing of beauty, the Mazda 3 it's very stylish as you can see, it gets 29 city and 41 highway miles." The man looked at Ivy and saw she really liked this one, he knew he needed to go in for the kill to get this one sold. "If you will look inside, you'll see the touch screen system, it hooks up to Bluetooth, and also has an aux cord so you can play songs directly from your phone if you wish, or you can listen to XM radio, there is also a cd player, this car comes with rear traffic alert, and heated seats." The man opened the door, and allowed Ivy to get inside and get a feel for the car, she looked around and I could tell she really loved this car, I could see it in her eyes.
"I even love the color." Ivy smiled, it was a nice looking color.
"Yes we call this, dark cherry pearl." The salesman nodded. "Definitely a slick color."
"What do you say love?, do you want it?" I raised a brow, I didn't have to ask I knew she wanted it. I know my Ivy very well.
"Yes, it's perfect for me, I feel really comfortable it's small, I can reach everything, without having to stretch at all, it's perfect." Ivy's smile beamed.
"So, are we going to set up a lease?" The man raised a brow.
"No need to, I'll write a check for the whole amount today." I shook my head.
"Oh wow, alright Mr. Wyatt, how about we all head inside and get this all done, so you can be on your way with your new car." The man smiled, and we all headed inside to get the paper work all done. We decided to have it in my name, until she gets a drivers license.
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One we made it home, I pulled up parking her car next to mine in the front. We both got out of the car and walked around the front of the car, Ivy threw her arms around me and smiled. "This was really amazing of you Bray, you treat me like a queen." Ivy smiled, leaning forward and giving me a kiss.
"Well, I treat you like a queen, because you are one. You're my queen." I smiled, one arm around her waist, the other one reaching out, running a hand through her hair.
"And you're my king." Ivy smiled, lying her head on my chest, letting out a content sigh.
Oh, how I love the sound of that!
"Oh, look at this, lucky lady." Summer said, standing on the porch. "Birthday gift or something?" She questioned.
"No, just because, I'm teaching her to drive, so she needs a car she likes." I shrugged.
"And I adore this car." Ivy smiled, up at me. "Oh, I've got to take this, it's work." Ivy said, looking down at her phone when it rang, she gave me a quick peck and walked off, so she could talk in piece.
"Hmm." Summer crossed her arms over her chest.
"What?" I raised a brow.
"I just think it's weird, she has to go off by herself to talk on the phone, she's never done that before, has she?" Summer raised a brow.
"No, but she just got this job so." I shrugged.
"Why would she need privacy?, I mean she doesn't hide anything from you right?" Summer shook her head, and made a clicking sound with her tongue on the roof of her mouth. "Warning signs." Summer added.
"Summer." I sent her a warning of my own.
"I know, I'm sorry, maybe I'm just to much of a suspicious person?" Summer shook her head.
"You are, she isn't up to anything." I sighed.
Are you trying to put suspicions about her?
Because it won't work, I know Ivy way better then that!
I don't know, something seems off!
Maybe I should tell Ivy!
No I don't want to cause any problems, I don't know how Ivy would take to this!
"Alright, I'll see you all later." Summer said, walking back inside.
Once Ivy was finished with her phone call, she made her way back over to me, looking around. "Summer go back inside?" Ivy raised a brow.
"Yep, so what's going on?, what'd they need?" I raised a brow.
"Oh, that was Sherry, she was letting me know, she was going to be gone on Friday, she's got to go on a business trip so I'll be training with Tad, that's all. She just didn't want to forget to tell me." Ivy shrugged.
"How wonderful." I rolled my eyes.
"Oh, you know I find it sexy when you show your jealous side." Ivy smirked, licking her lips as she looked up at me.
I shook my head, a smirk appearing on my face, and just like that, my attitude was gone, and I wrapped my arms around her, and lowered my lips to hers, Ivy gasping when I reached down, and grabbed a handful of her ass, this allowing me to slip my tongue in and dance with hers. I swear every time I kiss Ivy, it's just as amazing as our first, I still get that same feeling as I did when we had our first kiss. She still makes my heart race, every time we kiss, every time we so much as touch.
A Note From Author: Okay here we go, here is chapter 13, I hope you enjoy it. Summer is trying to make Bray believe Ivy will cheat on him. How do you think that will effect the vibe in the house? Ivy's got a job do you think that will cause problems for them? Please leave a review, I love to hear feedback! Thanks to everyone who continue to read, review, follow, and favorite this story. You guys rock! :)
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ClassicPurpleRoses- Thank you so much for reading and reviewing. I love how much Bray loves Ivy, he's such a sweetheart, he's a big teddy bear deep down, at least when it comes to Ivy. You'll see more chapters like that, there will be some more romance for sure :), As for a squeal I'm not to sure yet, I guess I'll figure it out, I'll see where it's left off, but nothing set in stone so you never know. :) Thanks again for reading and reviewing!
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