I took notice after a few minutes that Bridgette was looking around for him. Cara had set her pancakes between the twp of them. I watch her look at the food and again for Richard. I think.
“Can I please have a little bite of your pancakes?” I caught her question even though she asked very quietly.
“I don’t care, we can share.” Bridgette took a big bite of the pancakes. “Why do you seem worried about eating the pancakes?” Good question pretty girl.
“I’m trying to eat healthier and these are bad for you because they are mostly sugar. I love pancakes.” Bridgette took another big bite.
“I love them too, but you’re acting funny.” Okay, so I’m not the only one who sees it.
CARA
Something was off with Bridgette. I knew the moment she arrived and I hugged her. She made a funny little noise. Now she was hiding that she wanted pancakes.
“I’m not acting funny. I just wanted a little bite.” I smiled and shook my head at her. Richard finally came back to the table as I took a bite of my pancakes.
I didn’t like the way he looked at me. It made my insides feel funny. We didn’t hang around too much longer and left to go over to Jessica’s. We had to arrive early so I could talk with her. She wanted an update on me.
I wasn’t surprised when we arrived that Amber and Ryan were there. Ryan was in charge of collecting some of the food for the barbecue. From what I had been told, he had an argument with Nate over this.
Special hot dogs and Ryan was making the burgers. He said that there was a right way to make burgers. Jordan said he would make the patties. I didn’t care because I wasn’t doing any of that.
Jordan tried to teach me to barbecue once and I failed at it. I overcooked the food so bad we couldn’t eat it. I’m no longer allowed to use it. I can make a great steak on the stove so that’s a plus.
“I am not.” We walked in on Amber having an attitude in her voice.
“Yes, you are. Just get over it.” Wow, I was almost afraid to walk into the kitchen.
Jordan had gone around back. He was graced with being able to avoid the mess I was walking into. I turned the corner into the kitchen and basically saw a standoff between Amber and Jessica.
I laughed a little because either they needed swords or pistols and to take three paces away from each other to fire. Jessica was the first to look at me. I thought for a moment she was going to spit fire. It was great.
“I have a question, why is Amber getting her ass handed to her and who’s breathing fire first.” Amber flung her hands into the air and Jessica laughed with me.
“No one is breathing fire, Cara.”
“I don’t know about that; you both look pretty pissed off.” It was the truth.
“I give up. You both are terrible. I’m not getting my ass handed to me.” I tilted my head to see Amber tossing her hands in the air again.
“Do I want to know what’s going on?” I had to ask as I stole a cookie.
“Cara those are for later. Amber is mad because Ryan might have Stevie coming later with him today.” Oh, that was all.
“Why don’t you just tell him that you want him?” I mean it was the truth.
“No way. I’m not doing that. It would be a cold day in hell before I do anything like that. Do you know how many women he’s been with? I just can’t get passed the idea that he’s with Stevie and…” She just stops talking and shakes her head.
“Amber, talk to me. You don’t tell us much about your relationship with Ryan. I mean hell as long as I’ve known you I’ve seen something there.” Okay wow. I knew something was odd between them glad someone said it. Regardless of Amber’s confession New Year’s Eve.
“There’s nothing to tell. What do you want me to say? I was stupid for a period of two point five weeks because I was naive.” That’s when it hit me.
“He was your first.” I covered my mouth quickly because I didn’t mean to say that out loud.
“Amber?” Jessica turned to her in shock.
“What! Oh hell, yes he was my first. I fell in love with everything about him for that time and then he just left. He said nothing to me for a year and a half. I’m not going back there. I’m not some damn piece of ass.” Jessica and I had shock written all over our faces.
“No, you are not.” We all jumped when Ryan interrupted us.
“You shit head! Please tell me you weren’t listening in on our conversation.” Amber instantly jumped in to accuse Ryan.
“What would you do if I had Mariposa? For the record, you would never be some piece of ass. You think so low of me and I hate that.” Then Ryan walked off leaving us all confused.
I turned to see Amber and I had to stop her from leaving the kitchen. She seemed to have some intention to run off. I could tell. I’ve been there.
“Don’t you dare. You’re only hurting yourself because of this. I know I don’t have any rights to say anything because I’ve only been with your brother, but he genuinely seems to love you. He basically punished me for you.” Amber’s face changed to something cold.
“He doesn’t love me.” Hell yes, he does.
“Then why did he threaten to spank me when I destroyed my fingers the night I slapped Niki. Amber, he made good on that promise Monday when I did it again because of her. He said I deserved what I got because I made you cry and it really bother him. So fuck yes he does. Ryan did threaten to beat my ass until I can’t sit if I hurt my finger or worse made you cry again. I now understand that. If that isn’t love, I don’t know what is and he scares the piss out of me.” Amber’s face scrunched up in confusion.
“Did he really say that?” She looked cross for a moment. “He spanked you.”
“Yes he did tell me and I was reminded of it a few weeks ago. He made it clear on that promise Monday. My butt hurt for a while.”
“I didn’t know that. I’ll figure this out. I promise. It’s my mess.” I hugged her and we all spent some time hanging out in the kitchen.
Hanna had shown up with drinks and we all went outside. The men seemed to be having a disagreement over something, but I wasn’t really paying close attention.
I noticed after a few minutes that Jordan kept looking at me. I thought for a moment I had something on my face. I even went into the bathroom to check.
Jessica had followed me inside and corned me. She asked me how I was doing. I told her I was great. I feeling so much better. It was interesting when she told me that she could see a change.
She was nice enough to inform me that it doesn’t mean that our talks like this will change. It’s still too early to claim that I’m all better, so for safety, she wants to keep checking on me. I honestly don’t blame her and love her dearly for it. Her help has meant the world to me.
We didn’t stay inside long. I went back to my chair, but this time, I noticed something was really off with Jordan. He looked nervous. My heart jumped in my chest. I wonder if somethings wrong.
Jordan said something to the guys and they stopped what they were doing. Jordan turned to look at me and began walking my direction.
JORDAN
My heart was about to jump out of my chest. Everyone that was important was here now, and I needed to get this done. I walked over to Cara, her eyes studied me.
“Can I get everyone’s attention?” I spoke in my commanding tone. I made sure everyone had their eyes on me.
“Jordan, what are you doing?” Cara words only caused my nerves to electrify. I didn’t want to ruin this.
“Cara Mia you know I love you. I told you when the time was right I would do this.” I dropped down on one knee and her eyes went wide.
I had pulled the box out of my pocket and had it in my hand. I took Cara’s left hand in mine. I knew without a doubt that she would say yes. That wasn’t the issue. I just wanted this to be memorable for her.
“I don’t know what I would do if you weren’t in my life. You have meant so much to me over the past few months. Cara will you…”
; “What the fuck!” Niki screamed.
CHAPTER FORTY-THREE
CARA
“You can’t be serious? You’re proposing to her. She’s crazy Jordan, you deserve so much better.” Niki was yelling and I had a brief moment of happiness.
I took my hand out of Jordan’s and placed it on top of his. He turned to look at me, I did my best to hide my sadness. I really wanted to see what was inside the box.
“Hold on to this for me and take my seat,” I whispered to him and stood to my feet.
“I can’t believe this shit. I mean all I’ve done is tried to get you all to see how messed up your relationship…”
“Shut up Niki!” I yelled at her. “You call me crazy. Why? Are you afraid if the attention is off of me that everyone will see you for who you really are?” She crossed her arms over her chest and smiled.
“I have nothing to hide you stupid bitch. I should have filled charges on you after you assaulted me at the restaurant.” I actually laughed.
“Are you kidding me? What would you have told them? That I attacked you or that I defended myself.” I was defending myself and I could prove it.
“You attacked me, but that’s not the point. Jordan can’t marry you. Cara, he deserves better than you. He’s supposed to marry me.” I giggled because I knew better. She was trying to get under my skin and I won’t let that work.
Niki took a few steps towards me. I don’t know if she was trying to intimidate me, but I wasn’t scared of her. I was actually feeling my best. She had no power over me anymore.
“Are you trying to intimidate me because it won’t work?” I asked her politely. I knew from what Justin had told me that I needed to stay calm.
“I don’t have to. You do know Jordan’s been sleeping with me for the past few months or so. I mean I told you he was seeking pleasure from my body. I happily gave him what he wanted.” She had this smug smile on her face.
“Really, prove it. You had him years ago. Why don’t you tell me what about him is different now from then?” I knew without a doubt she wouldn’t be able to answer that. If she did, then Jordan and I are done. Forgiveness on this issue is not an option.
“What that he has a gorgeous cock? Or how about the fact that he likes his girls dirty?” She smiled and licked her lips.
“Awe, your still wrong.” I turned and noticed Jordan sitting in my former chair.
JORDAN
What the hell is she doing? This is bad, this is so bad. Fuck, I need to stop them. I heard Cara ask Niki to prove that we had been intimate, but I’m not sure what Cara’s looking for.
She turned and her eyes were glued to mine. Fuck me, this is bad. I watch her sway her steps over to me. The smile on her face was of determination and something wicked.
“I love you, you know that right?” She whispered to me.
“Yes, I love you too pretty girl.” Cara leaned over me and kissed me. There was something fierce about the kiss and all I wanted to do was hold her to me.
“I have to break a promise to you, but trust me when I do this, I am sorry.” What the fuck is she doing?
“Cara Mia, stop this.” She turned her attention back to Niki.
“Try again Niki.” The tone in Cara’s voice was different. There was confidence laced in her words and her stance.
“What do I have to prove you stupid bitch? I told you everything. He’s the same now as he was them. You really are dumb Cara.” Niki took a few steps closer to Cara. I wasn’t sure what would happen next.
“What makes him different now from my Jordan to the man you had? You honestly can’t prove it can you because you’re full of shit.” I almost laughed when Cara cursed. It sounded so cute how she made that one word stand out.
I watched the next moments happen in slow motion. Niki raised her arm and proceeded to strike Cara. I was amazed that Cara caught her attempt and smacked Niki’s arm away.
Cara grabbed on to Niki biceps and backed her against the wall of the house in a quick motion. I went to stand to my feet to stop the fight. The chair made a noise as I stood and I immediately got Cara’s attention.
I watched Niki attempt to grab Cara’s hair. She turned and grabbed the arm, shoving Niki hard against the wall. Cara then placed the right elbow over Niki’s throat.
“I wouldn’t move Niki. If I swing my elbow into your throat you won’t be able to scream let alone talk.” Cara turned her head over her shoulder at me.
“Cara, this isn’t worth it,” I told her, but I don’t think she was looking for me.
“Ryan, you said if I needed you that you would help me.” What the hell?
“Yes, I did. You name it.” She glanced at me.
“Make him sit down. I’m not done with Niki.” My mouth dropped open.
“Jordan, you aren’t seriously going to allow her to assault me?” Niki cried to me.
“Shut up Niki. You whine too much.” I ran my hands over my face and then was eye to eye with Ryan.
“I’d sit Jordan. This is about to get fun and I’m enjoying the entertainment.” Holy hell. I went and took my seat.
CARA
“You really must believe I’m the stupidest person on the planet. First off you’re not fucking Jordan, you fail at that lame excuse.” I told her while I watched her eyes. They contracted every time I caught her in a lie.
“Really? Well, he has been fucking me. I mean how does it feel to know that just last Friday his cock was inside me.” She tried to sweeten the tone of her voice, but I knew better.
“Wow, nice one. He fucked me last Friday and if you had been sleeping with him you would have told me the right information the first time. Which would be that the Jordan you had was innocent and even though his dick is blessed, I have it pierced.” Her eyes went extremely wide.
Niki looked from me to Jordan. I held tighter on her as I began to laugh. She was extremely confused and it was freaking funny.
“You’re not pierced Jordan. You would never do something like that.” I tossed a glance over my shoulder. Even Hanna was in shock.
“Really pretty girl.” He shook his head at me and I smiled from ear to ear.
“Yes really. I did say I was sorry.” He looked up at me and smiled.
“Yes, I did pierce my dick.” He admitted it and I felt a wave of euphoria wash over me.
“Oh. My. God.” Niki was in shock. I guess now would be the time to shock her more. I decided to let her go so I could finish. I took a few steps away from her.
I was so wrapped up in being proud of myself I took my attention off of Niki. I missed when she came at me for half a second. Luckily Justin prepared me for this the other day.
I spun around kicking out my leg. I wrapped it around one of hers and shoved her softly causing her to fall on her butt. I dropped down to her level as she laid out on the ground.
“You really aren’t that bright. I mean did you think I would forget Niki. That I would never remember what happened. I was stupid to think I could trust you, but all you did was prove that you’re crazy. You had me kidnapped by Travis.” She opened her mouth and gasped.
“You...you remember.” Hell yes I do.
“Yeah I do remember. You’ve been trying to get Jordan back. Do you honestly think that was the best way to go about this?” For once she was silent.
Niki must have thought for a moment that she had the best of me. She moved and since I was propped up on my feet reached out for me. I moved and shoved her back. I raised an eyebrow at her and placed a leg on either side of her torso. I sat in a position that caused me to hold her arms at her sides.
I was smart to carefully sit on her. I crossed my arms over my chest. She really must believe I’m an idiot.
“Woohoo Cara! This shits entertaining. Jordan can we keep her?” I heard Amber behind me. Then someone let out a whistle.
“That was my goal. Niki that’s the second time you’ve ruined my attempts.” I glanced over my shoulder.
“What do you mean by that? This being you
r second try.” I’m confused.
“You’re not proposing to her,” Niki whined. I gave her my attention.
“Shut up Niki. Really your loosing here.” I looked over my shoulder at Jordan.
“I was going to ask you at midnight on New Year’s Eve.” Oh, damn her.
“Well, then I guess you can try again. Third times always the charm.” I laughed. “As for you, how could you. You had Travis kidnap me and almost got Jordan killed.”
“I don’t care about you, you’re in my way you bitch…” I heard something as I was giving my attention to Niki, but we were interrupted by a scary voice.
“Nicole Ann Marie, what the hell is going on? I can’t believe what I was told and now I find you fighting.” Both Niki and I turned our attention to the screaming woman.
I looked up to see a woman with light brown hair. She looked pissed off. I looked back at Niki and then this woman. It clicked that I was looking at Niki’s mother. Behind her was Officer Matt Donovan. I attempted to get off of her.
“Don’t you dare move Cara Mia Hanson. I need my daughter to listen and from the looks of it you have her nicely pinned to the ground.” She was scary.
“Okay Ma’am I won’t move.” Just the sound of her voice and look in her eyes terrified me.
“Don’t call me Ma’am. My name is Patty and you have earned the right to call me that beautiful girl. As for you Nicole, I just was informed that the young man Travis was killed during the recovery of Cara after he kidnapped her with your help.”
“Mom I can explain everything.” Niki cried underneath me. She made no attempt to get free.
“How are you going to explain that you are not taking your medicine? You going to explain why you’ve been making an ass of yourself while begging me to watch Isabella. Shame on you. How could you do these stupid things? I’m ashamed.”
“Mom please, let me explain. Cara’s not the innocent one. She stole Jordan away from me.” I laughed, really she wanted to blame me. I had to bite my lip from saying something.
“Stop it, Nicole. Stop blaming others for taking something that you never had. It was your fault he left you. I warned you about that. Jordan’s a good man and he’s happy. You tried to get Cara killed and in the process got Jordan shot. Travis did die because of this mess.”
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