Page 1 of Falling for My Ex Next Door

Prologue

Jacob

July 17, 2016

The twinkle in her eyes captivated me, making everything else fade away. I knew I was in love with this woman. Clara had the most radiant smile, a pleasant personality, and an appealing body that excited my senses.

When the bride tossed her bouquet into the air, a shower of flowers and ribbons accompanied it. A crowd of eager bridesmaids reached for the bouquet with outstretched hands.

“You got it! You got it!” Daisy chirped as Clara caught the bouquet. The guests cheered, and Clara’s eyes fluttered with excitement and awe. She probably hadn’t expected to catch it, but there it was in her hands.

“I can’t wait to be your maid of honor.” Daisy laughed and locked eyes with me. She whispered something into Clara’s ear, and soon, Daisy was standing next to me.

“Have you told her yet?” Daisy nudged me.

“Nah.” I swallowed hard.

“Now, this is not the Jacob I know.”

“I’m taking my time, Daisy.”

“I must tell you, Mr. Bradley, that my dear friend Miss Clara has a long line of suitors waiting to kiss her hand. So you should know how to manage your ‘time taking’.” Daisy said, making a face.

“Don’t you understand, Daisy? She’s not like any other woman, I-”

“Exactly why I am telling you to stop taking your time. You must go for it now!”

“Now?”

“Yes, now.”

“But we’re at a wedding and-”

“It’s the perfect occasion to confess your feelings for her. Don’t you think so?”

“We are in public, Daisy.”

“Which makes it more romantic,” she reasoned.

I sighed just as the groom, also our cousin, joined us.

“Congratulations, Tommy,” Daisy said and kissed his cheeks.

“Thank you, Daisy. You look amazing.” Tommy smiled.

“Thank you.” Daisy playfully curtsied. Then she whispered that she was leaving but wanted me to ask Clara out before the party thinned out.

“Enjoy.” She embraced Tommy and then left us.

“I see you have eyes on that girl, my friend.” Tommy sipped his wine.

“How? Did Daisy tell you?” I wondered whether she had run her mouth.

“No, she never mentioned it to me. I can see, dude, you’ve been staring at her since the beginning of the wedding. You’ve been so distracted, I’m sure not only I can see it.”

“Oh boy!” I breathed. I never knew my emotions were capable of betraying me so much. I must be out of my mind.

“She’s pretty, and it seems she likes you too,” he continued.

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