Gemma was back at work the following day and the rest of the week went by very quickly. It was Friday and her and Kyle had a double date with Nicky and James.
"Hey, you, you guys ready for tonight?" Nicky popped her head around her office door and smiled.
"Hey there, yes, we're ready. I haven't seen Kyle since Tuesday and I kind of miss him. Since he dropped that bomb on me about me being the one for him. We are serious about each other, but it has never been that serious… And every time he phoned me the last couple of days, he made small talk and did not mention it again. So, I feel a little bit confused.” Gemma was deep in thought as she twisted the pen around between her fingers.
"Kind of? You guys are together Gemma, you're supposed to miss him. And you know Kyle, he likes to say what is on his mind. Give him time and wait until he brings up the subject again. You like to overthink things and I know you very well." Nicky laughed and just shook her h
It was Monday morning and Gemma's stomach was in a knot knowing that Grant would be back in the office today. She wasn't prepared for any questions that he might have. Gemma went through her usual morning routine with a heavy heart. She would have thought in her wildest dreams that she would face the man in the photo. She closed her eyes in the shower and tried to think of what she is going to say, how she is going to handle this… Gemma dressed in a soft pink blouse and black pants with high heels. She did her makeup carefully and looked at herself in the mirror. She was happy with what she saw and knew that she looked good. If her world was going to be turned upside down today, she wanted to look good while it happened! The morning with Skye went by in a haze, she helped Skye dress and did her hair all at once. Her mind was all over the place. “Are you ok Mommy?” Skye asked looking at Gemma in the mirror as she tied her hair up. “Yes sweetie, m
As they got to the car, Grant opened the door for Gemma again and she realised afresh that he was a real gentleman. Not at all what she'd thought of him after their first encounter last week. How wrong she has been about this man. Gemma liked this version of Grant and thought it would be nice to get to know the man behind the merciless businessman.She smiled and for the first time in a week, she felt like things might actually be ok. On their way back to the office they made some small talk. "I'd like to spend some time with you and Skye this weekend coming, please. I hope you haven't made any plans yet?" "You don’t waste any time, do you?” Gemma laughed and turned to look at Grant. “No, I don’t. And when I see something, I like, I tend to go after it, with everything that I have.” “There is something you need to understand very clearly Grant, I am not one of your barbie doll women. I am not going to just fall at your feet, I am no
The next morning Gemma woke up and found Skye in her bed. Her daughter must've come and climbed in somewhere during the night. She smiled and climbed out softly so as not to wake her. Skye could still sleep for at least another hour before she needed to get up. Gemma could not help but wonder why Skye came to her room. She usually only does that when she is scared. She hoped that what happened last night, did not have a bad effect on Skye. That is the last thing Gemma wants! Gemma took a long shower and stood under the warm water with her eyes closed and thought again about last night. She couldn't shake the feeling that Kyle wasn't going to back down so easily. He was very protective over Skye and would do anything to keep her safe. Gemma got out of the shower and dried herself. She took time again that morning to dress in something that made her feel good. She even spent some extra time doing her makeup. She decided on a warm lime green polo neck and black tights, long boo
The next morning Gemma woke up with bit of a stiff neck. She wasn't used to sleeping on the couch anymore she thought as she rubbed her neck. But she wouldn't trade these precious times with her daughter for anything in the world. She went to the kitchen to put on the kettle and saw it was six thirty and she wondered what time Grant would be coming by. There was a message on her phone from him where he'd said that they needed to be ready at about 9 o'clock. That still gave them enough time to eat some breakfast and to get ready. Gemma decided to let Skye sleep a bit longer and will wake her up just before 8 o'clock. She went to shower and decided carefully what to wear. She strai
Every part of the yacht that Grant showed them, were more beautiful than the previous one. It had three decks, a huge, marvellous bedroom, a full kitchen and even a tv room. There was a jacuzzi on the top deck with loungers and soft sofas. The thought of how much money this man had, had crossed Gemma's mind quite a few times. Gemma just stared at everything and was still taking in the luxury of it all when Grant came up behind her. "Do you like what you see?" That phrase has been used quite often lately. "Like what I see?
As Grant drove home, he had so many mixed feelings. He never knew what he would be missing, being a father. He made the decision a few years ago that marriage and children might not be for him. After the had his heart broken and almost lost all his money, he promised himself to never trust another woman, ever! But there was something about Gemma, something he has never seen in a woman. Kindness, strong, independent, not a money seeker. And then there was Skye, beautiful Skye. The more time he spends with her, the more he wants to be around her. Protect her, make sure she is ok. She was part of him, in so many ways! The women in Grant’s live these days were more about status, money, the bigger the house, the more they seemed to ‘love’ you. As he turned into his long driveway, he always enjoyed the trees on either side. It was beautiful and he enjoyed coming home. Yes, it was quite and there was no one waiting for him, but he has gotten used to that. Tonight though, there was
Gemma woke up feeling relaxed and happy. She looked at her phone and there was a message from Grant, and Nicky… Grant said the usual sweet good night and hoped she will dream of him, how cheesy, Gemma thought to herself and smiled. Nicky left a few messages. Gemma read through them carefully and she immediately phoned her best friend. “Nicky, are you ok??” Gemma felt concerned and needed to hear her voice. “Hi Gemma, I am ok. I have had a rough weekend; it did not turn out at all how I hoped. And to top it all off, James left me!” Nicky started sobbing loudly into the phone. “Oh Nicky! I am so sorry!! What happened? Sorry that I did not answer last night, you know I put my phone on night mode when I go to bed.” Gemma sat up in bed and pulled the cover over her lap. “That crazy guy from my past found out where I lived Gemma! The one that send me all those f******k invites. He just came to my apartment this weekend! Told James a ton of nonsence!
Gemma woke up the next morning with a message on her phone from Grant as well as a missed call from him. She smiled while she read it and replied. It wasn't long and her phone rang. "Morning, beautiful." Came Grant's deep voice over the phone. "Morning, this is a nice surprise. Hope you slept well." "I did, thanks, and you? You were the first thing I thought of when I woke up and I couldn't wait to talk to you. I didn't want to call earlier and wake you. I miss you, wish I could see you. Everything ok? I messaged you last night, but you didn't reply." "I miss you too. Oh, sorry, it was an emotional evening, Kyle came by last night." Gemma said, yawning and stretching. "He did? And?" Gemma could hear the suspicion in his voice. "I told him to go on with his life and to not wait for me. It wasn't easy and I could see the hurt on his face. But he deserves better, someone who can return the love that he has to give. Grant, I wish you were