Chapter 20: Jordan’s POV
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Chapter 20: Jordan’s POV
Hearing my phone ring and answering to hear Claire’s voice was the best thing that’s happened to me all day. I always jumped at the opportunity to spend with her. She was amazing and with her being pregnant, I wanted to make sure I was there for her in any way I could be. Even if it slowly reignited the flame that was my feelings for her.
I got to the cafe first and ordered what used to be Claire’s daily brew back in college except I made sure it was decaf so it doesn’t affect the baby and grabbed us a little table by the window. There was a reason for the table too. Claire’s dark hair always shined and flickered bits of reddish copper and it was beautiful.
I stand as Claire arrives and am embraced in a hug. Claire was always so kind and her touch could fix anything.
We talked for a moment and once she asked for a job recommendation, I knew I had to offer her one with my company. Claire’s ability to create a structural design and layout was something I’ve never seen and she was well–versed in our area of expertise. I would’ve been a fool to pass up the opportunity. I’d also get to spend time with here again and check in on her to make sure she’s alright. Especially with her being pregnant. I didn’t trust her husband. I admired him as a successful
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business man and had hoped one day, I’d get a chance to work on a project with him as an associate but after seeing how he was oblivious about his wife and sprung jealousy before concern for Claire – I lost any and all interest in ever being associated or turning into a man anything like him.
and
I was enjoying myself until he showed up hailed Claire away. I wanted to chase after her and stop him but I saw the smile she gave me. Claire didn’t want to cause a scene and I respected her decision. So I decided to hit the bar down the block to drown my emotions of today.
I’ve never been much of a drinker but I did like having a few beers once in a while.
I tapped my glass for another when I feel an unwanted presence. It was Claire’s husband.
From my understanding, he thinks I’m having an affair with Claire. The idea disgusted me. I’d never resort Claire to being a meaningless mistress. He really doesn’t deserve her. I almost slipped and mentioned what a horrible husband he must be to not know his pregnant wife was in the hospital but Claire told me that he didn’t know and it wasn’t my place to share. Especially if it’d only make things
worse.
I, somehow get caught in a fight with Leo. Glass flew, drinks spilled and punches flying in both directions. I didn’t want to hit him. I knew how
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much it would hurt Claire but he kept pushing me past my limit.
The owner ended up coming in between and I watched as the man who won the woman I loved – walked out without another word.
Hopefully I’d get the chance to explain myself to Claire.
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