Introducing Scarlett Tercero ^^

"If you love two people at the same time, choose the second.
Because if you really loved the first one, you wouldn't have fallen for the second one." - Johnny Depp ♡

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Revised 11.6.18

Friday afternoon

Looking at my phone, I see I have two missed calls and five messages from Tim today. One missed call and four messages from Jacob today.

Both wanted to see how I was doing, what I was up to, and then they both spent a little time goofing off on the phone with me. My stomach muscles hurt from laughing so much.

Now I'm trying to decide who I'd rather go out with tonight. Tim who suggested dinner and a movie. Jacob suggested the same but at his place, you know with his own private theatre and everything.

It's hard because I don't want to hurt anyone but at the same time I let my heart do the choosing. For some reason, I feel pulled towards Jacob. All I know is I just sent him a text to pick me up at 7:30.

I sent Tim a text telling him that I had plans already for the night that maybe we can do something tomorrow if he's not busy.

I find it a bit nerve wrecking and exhilarating to have two guys fighting over me. But ultimately I don't want anyone to get hurt. Not even me. I just don't want t lose anyone. Is that selfish?

I continue to ponder on my thoughts as I get dressed for my date with Jake and decide to go with a simple white and pale pink dress. It stops just above my knee and decide to pair it with some white wedges. I straightened my hair earlier so I decide to leave it down.

I've never been the type of girl to wear heavy makeup ever but to look a little extra special I decide to wear my fake eyelashes. My natural eyelashes are so short and I can't really get the volume I want just with mascara. I usually wear them when I want my eyes to pop out.

The doorbell rings and I open it up. Jake is leaning against the door frame. He looks up and tucks some of his loose wavy hair behind his ear. He smiles at me but not in a egotistical way. No, he's looking right at me and there's so much love behind his eyes. It's almost like in this moment his soul can see my soul. It's breathtaking. It's amazing. I never knew I could feel like this.

We pull up to his mansion and when we walk inside, it's kind of chaotic. Jacob starts introducing me to so many people. By the time we are done, I can't even remember half of their names.

The one I do remember is Derrick's sister, Scarlett. She is beautiful but with a rough edge to her. I like her. I hope I can hang with her sometime. She seems so carefree and alive.

We walk upstairs to the second floor. There's a long passageway with doors along it, very college dorm type vibe going on here. At the end of the hall there is a lounge type area. We walk across the lounge that is filled with sofas and tables, it reminds me of a waiting room. We walk up to a wooden door and once inside I gasp.

"It really does look like a theatre in here!" It's the same set up except closer to the top there are a couple of rows of sofa-like seats. More comfortable seating, I'm guessing it's more like a VIP type thing. I don't know. "So, Is this where you bring all your girlfriends?" I ask Jake playfully.

He stiffens a bit and then relaxes again. "No, only you."

"Come on really? You can't expect me to believe I'm the first up here with you?"

"Well, believe it. You are. Ask anyone here and they'll tell you. You are the first woman.... actually first person ever to bring into my house. Ever."

Once the words left his mouth, I felt bad for pushing it. I should of just let it go. "Oh. I'm sorry." I say softly.

"There's no need to apologize. You were just curious. Plus you say sorry too much. Stop saying you're sorry." He scolds in a light tone so as not to hurt my feelings.

"Okay. So, what are we watching?" Jake doesn't respond so I turn to look at him. His eyes have glazed over and he seems upset. He pulls out his phone and dials a number. He holds out his finger signaling that he'll just be a moment and he steps out of the room for a moment.

A few minutes later he comes back in but does not look happy.
"Um, I'm sorry Samantha. I've been called to deal with a family issue at the moment. I wish I could just say no but it is pretty important and crucial I get it taken care of right away. I apologize but I don't know how long it will take me so I asked Scarlett if she could give you a ride home. Is that alright with you or would you rather me bring you?" He cups my cheek with his hand and holds my waist with his other as he waits for me to respond. "You don't know how much I wish I could of spent this evening with you. Please, tell me we can try again some time soon??"

"Of course. I understand. I don't mind if Scarlett drops me home either. Thank you for a nice evening anyways even if it was only for a little while. I still got to spend it with you."

I lean in closer to Jake and I look up into his eyes. I see the longing in his eyes and I know it matches my own. I just want to feel his lips against mine and run my fingers through his hair.

We inch closer and closer. Just as our lips are about to touch, Scarlett walks in.

"Your carriage awaits your majesty." She says as she takes an exaggerated bow. I laugh a little but I'm sad that she interupted my almost kiss with Jacob. He smiles at me and then at Scarlett.

"Thanks again, Scarlett. I'll see you both later. You are welcome to hang out here a little longer if you'd like Samantha. I will call you later tonight."

"Okay. Talk to you later." I wave at him as he leaves us standing there.

Scarlett turns to face me and asks "So, you ever been clubbing?"