*Ezra POV*

I woke up with a severe headache in the morning. For how long I was asleep? Checking my phone from the side table, it was already 9 am. Perfect, I am late again. No wonder I hate Monday mornings. As I got up from the bed I dropped down with a thud because of the throbbing ache in my head.

"Rise n shine Ms. Sanders. I made you hangover soup." He passed me the bowl and sat beside me. I felt his gaze on me making me shiver. "Is there something wrong?"

"No just.."

"Just?" I asked him, curious as to why he was being weird early in the morning.

"Do you perhaps remember what happened yesterday?" As much as I wanted to remember, I couldn't. Everything is bits and pieces.

"I don't remember well except we were drinking in the living area," I said to him while sipping my soup.

"Alright".

I could sense something in his voice but couldn't decipher. "I thought you already left."

"I was about to leave after putting this on the table", he said pointing to my soup.

"I can't thank you enough for everything Mike."

"You don't have to. I enjoy everything with you." We smiled at each other softly.

"Okay I should leave, it's already late. See you tonight." He said getting up ready to leave.

"Michael".

"Yes".

"Don't bother about tonight. I am working late. Only three days are left for the wedding".

"Oh okay. Just text me if there is any change in plan. Till then enjoy and don't stress yourself out. Buh-bye".

"I won't. Bye".

After he left, I finished my soup and went towards the bathroom. I took a quick shower and got ready in 20 minutes. I grabbed my bag from the table and left for work.

______

We were at the bride's place. Nick is helping me. All others were busy with the other two weddings.

"Ah Nick, just talk to the caterers and get those 5 items added in the menu. I am going towards the wedding hall to see the progress".

"Aye aye, captain".

I was walking towards my car checking the list of things to be done when I bumped into someone. "Sorry I wasn't looking".

"It's okay...", she said panting but stopped in between on realizing it was me. Or that's what I felt because her expression changed from a concerned one to a cold stare.

"Elena, you okay? You know that running is not good for your state." I picked up her phone which was on the ground due to our previous impact and gave her.

She snatched her phone from my hand quite roughly. "Oh, please stop with your fake concern".

"Fake concern? What are you saying?"

"No need to put up the act anymore. I know what type of women you are?", she said quite loudly that people nearby stopped whatever they were doing to witness our showdown. Thankfully, all were Smith's helpers and Nick.

"What do you mean?" By this time even I was losing my patience.

"You shameless and poor women. You see nothing in front of money. How can you still arrange this wedding?"

Thank goodness, Elle intervened and made everyone leave. "Can you two please talk like civilized people? Let's talk inside. Anyone can hear you with this pitch. I don't want any unnecessary limelight in tomorrow's newspapers".

"No, mom. There's nothing to talk about. Just change the wedding planner".

"Yes, change it because even I am not interested after your accusations and insults".

"Truth is always bitter", said Elena.

"Please enlighten me", I mocked her in the same tone.

"Aren't you the infamous ex of my fiance?"

"What?", exclaimed Elle in shock while I froze. She wasn't supposed to know.

"Yes, mom. I heard Aiden talking on the phone that he was shocked to see Ezra as their wedding planner but kept mum as he didn't want to break my heart. He told me once how much he was struggling in his previous relationship. Poor Aiden. And look at her mom, working here as if nothing happened. How can you be so shameless? You bitch".

"Language Elena. Get inside right now", said Elle in a strict tone.

"Just replace her mom. I don't want Aiden's gold-digging ex anywhere near us". Elena was very angry but her accusations out limited my patience.

"Gold digging ex? I should be the one to be angry here Elena. You were the other woman between us. He cheated on me with you. Yet you're blaming me." At this point, I had lost my sanity. I could care less about this wedding and my job.

I looked up to see Aiden standing behind Elena and Elle by now.

"Is this true Elena?" Elle asked her with a look of disbelief on her face. But her silence proved me right.

"It doesn't matter mom. He was suffering and he loves me a lot".

"You can never be happy by snatching someone's happiness, Elena." I could see how Elena was on the verge of tears.

"I don't care. This woman needs to be out. NOW", she said pointing her finger at me.

"Who will come on board at the last moment? Talk some sense Elena and Ezra is Aiden's past. She is just doing her job and that too a good one." Elle said trying to convince her.

"No mom, you are not understanding?"

"I am not understanding? You need to tone your pregnancy hormones down Elena. I will not change her", she said looking at Elena. She turned towards me, "Ezra dear, I am sorry for her behavior. And nobody is replacing you. You're the only best option I have. I know you might be in a tough situation right now. I apologize on her behalf".

"It's fine Mrs. Smith. You don't have to apologize."

Elena stomped out angrily. Elle followed her behind.

How do I always end up in this type of mess?

"How can you do this even after I requested you not to tell her anything?", said Aiden angrily while walking towards me. Just wow. As if his would-be-wife was not enough.

"I didn't tell her anything, you moron. Rather you should have been more careful. She overheard you discussing about me on phone", I said glaring at him.

"Ezra look, I am sorry".

"One last advice, try to be a man and not some horny teenager who can't keep it in his pants"."

I got in my car and drove off. I also texted Nick that I won't be joining them in the night preparation.

______

I didn't want to face anyone, so, I just returned home. I quickly went to the bathroom to have a cold shower.

Sitting on my sofa, I was scrolling through some menu to order. Chicken wings. Perfect food for my mood.

I was enjoying my night with Netflix and some chicken wings. No doubt food can cure anything.

I was busy ravishing my chicken wings when a kissing scene appeared. My mind suddenly had a flashback of last night.

'You're cute and weird'.

'You're dumb and handsome'.

'I moved my gaze from his eyes to lips'.

'Those lips'.

What the fuck? Did I kiss Michael yesterday?

*Michael POV*

I am at the bar right now. But my mind was somewhere else. It kept drifting to our last night.

*FLASHBACK*

I watched her eyes moving down to my lips before she stared back at me. I pulled her towards me closing the gap between us. I felt her soft lips pressed against mine. I was too shocked to even react in the beginning but something stirred inside me. Some unknown and strange feelings tickled me. It was like a spark when her lips touched mine. She pulled away and looked down in embarrassment. But I lifted her chin and kissed her softly. She kissed me back instantly making me smile. Soon our kisses turned more passionate and intense until we ran out of breath. I could see the lust in her eyes. I dipped my head down to kiss her again. I bit her bottom lip making her whimper.

She wanted me. I wanted her. I could feel her soft hands struggling to unbutton my shirt. Although I wanted to push her down and fuck her hard, I just couldn't do that. Not that I don't want to, but not when we both are intoxicated. I stopped and held her hands, "you should stop because I might not be able to control myself".

"Neither I want to stop nor I want you to control yourself." She said with her sultry voice making my friend excited.

"Trust me. I want this as much as you want but not when you are drunk. I don't want to take advantage of you right now."

"Who said you are taking advantage when I am allowing you to touch me the way you touch those women?"

"You are not those women. You are special. Special to me".

She smiled at me and put her head on my shoulder. I swayed her in my arms until she fell asleep. I picked her up bridal style, placed her on the bed, and kissed her forehead softly. I also got in bed. I wrapped my hands around her waist and watched her beautiful face until sleep overtook me.

*End of FLASHBACK*

I have been checking my phone for her texts but nothing. Maybe she is busy with the preparations. Or is she ignoring me after last night, thinking it was a mistake? Hell, I would be devasted if she wants to cut ties with me. I am so accustomed to her presence that I won't be able to handle it.

My mood was already down since Ezra didn't text me. I didn't want to perform tonight, so, I asked Jack to take my place.

"Where were you all these days? I sent you so many texts but no reply. I came here many times but you were just so hard to find. Finally, today I found you".

I didn't have to look back to tell who the person is?

"Kiara, what are you doing here?"

"I came to meet you, Mikey". I was attracted to her no doubt. Our lovemaking has always been great but right now my mind is restless and the only person I could think of is Ezra.

"I have some work. I need to leave", I said getting up. But she blocked my path, "what?"

"Please Mikey don't avoid me. I am so sorry for whatever I did to you. Forgive me. Can't we just get back together?" I don't know. I don't want to answer her. I just want to see Ezra.

"I need to leave".

And I walked out leaving her there alone.

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