Page 35 of Forever Love-Reimagined

Tonight, I wanted to forget all my problems, including her. I was already uneasy about my dream a couple of days ago, and I found it hard to focus on anything else. Since she didn’t greet me last night in my sleep, I began to wonder if my sheer exhaustion caused it, and nothing was as real as I had believed.

But for now, I would worry about the present, which included getting through this party. Ty was picking me up, and I only had an hour before he and David would arrive, so I needed to get ready. I worked from home yesterday and spent most of today doing paperwork and catching up on emails.

After getting out of the shower, I put on my makeup and went into my walk-in closet to pick out something to wear. It wasn’t a super dressy occasion, but sometimes couture brightened me up when I was down. Not wanting to be overdressed, though, I settled on a green Mac Duggal with a thigh-high slit and plunging neckline. The satin gown was gorgeous and sexy, which was something I needed to help me overcome this apprehension that was bubbling under the surface.

Once I was ready, I texted Ty. I was excited to meet David because I hadn’t seen Ty this into someone in a long time. I hoped they could make it work because Ty deserved happiness.

I sat on the couch and waited for them. While I was playing on my phone, there was a knock on the door. I answered it, and Ty was there in a black suit with a red-and-white polka-dotted tie. His normal messy curls were slicked back with gel, and he looked like a movie star.

“Holy shit, Batman. You’re looking good.” I nudged him with my elbow.

“Well, of course.” He spun around like Michael Jackson. “I could wear a potato sack and still look fine as hell. You, on the other hand, are dressed like Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman.” He laughed as he stared at the slit that would show my goodies to the world if I moved in the wrong direction.

“You’re a jackass. This dress is sultry. Don’t be jealous, but as soon as your boyfriend comes in, he might switch teams.”

“Ha! You’re delusional if you think for one second David would want you over all this,” he said, waving his hands in front of his body, and I rolled my eyes.

I needed this banter. It was easing my prior tension, and I no longer dreaded the night.

Just then, David walked in, and his mouth dropped. He stuck out his hand for me to shake, and when my fingers reached his, he brought them up to his lips for a kiss. “You must be Blake. Ty didn’t tell me how stunning you were. That dress is gorge, and that color with your eyes, my God, you’ll turn heads.”

I gave Ty an I-told-you-so smirk, but he ignored me.

“Did you hear that, Ty? I’m going to turn heads.” I slid my hand out of David’s. “It’s so nice to meet you. You could’ve walked right out of GQ. What on earth are you doing with Ty?” I winked, jokingly.

I had to admit, David was attractive with his surfer-boy appearance: blond hair, broad shoulders, and tan skin. He wore a three-button red blazer with white linen pants and black velvet Louboutin loafers. He had style, to say the least. Together, he and Ty were looking all sexy and matchy. If I didn’t love Ty so much, I’d hate him right now.

David blushed at my comment. “It’s so nice to meet you, too. Ty talks about you so much that it’s like I already know you.”

“Is that a good or bad thing?” I quirked a brow at Ty, and he shrugged.

“The two of you banter, but believe me when I say that man adores you.” David smiled at us both, but again, Ty appeared indifferent.

“David, you’re going to give her a bigger head than she already has.”

I smacked Ty’s arm. “I take offense to that. I don’t have a big head—just big hair.” I laughed, and the two of them joined in.

“You ready to blow this pop stand?” Ty offered his elbow, and I laced my arm through it. Even with my three-inch heels, he still towered over me.

Before we headed out, David took my other arm, making it a three-way chain. When we got to the car, he offered me the front seat next to Ty, but I was fine sitting in the back. And, like a gentleman, he opened my door for me.

“Thank you, David. You’re so sweet. Ty, I’d say he’s a keeper.”

“You’re not telling me anything I haven’t already said.” Ty immediately reached for David’s hand before putting the car in reverse.

As we made our way to the Plaza, Ty looked in the rearview mirror at me. “So, were you able to get rested from your bender? You said you’d call me sometime, but all I got were work texts. And since you didn’t come into work yesterday, I figured I’d corner you tonight.” He joked.

I wanted to talk to him, but I had been too busy playing catch-up.

“Oh my God. I completely forgot to tell you. Umm, should we discuss this later?”

“Girl, if you had more dreams, I need to hear about them now. David knows what’s going on. Sorry, but I have to talk to someone about your soap opera life.”

I guess it shouldn’t surprise me, considering Ty seemed to be in love with him. What would it hurt if he knew?

“Well, I guess we can’t unsay what you said, so I’ll jump right in.”

David turned around to look at me. “Blake, for what it’s worth, I wouldn’t tell a soul your secrets. I realize we just met, but I promise you, I’m sincere. Would it help if I told you a personal story?” He continued to make eye contact with me, and he had such an inviting smile I couldn’t do anything but melt. I saw why Ty was taken by him. He seemed like such a genuine person.

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