Jase by Fields, J. (ebook reader browser TXT) 📕

walked to the mirror wall beside the bar. I took her shoulders and faced her towards it standing behind her.

“Look in the mirror Carly, and tell me what you see.”

“Jase, please don’t…”

“You are the most beautiful woman in this room, yet some dick winks at you, and you want to hide.” She started to step away and I held her waist, bringing her back, “Your eyes are as blue as the ocean on the calmest clear day, your hair naturally frames that fucking face, the one I swear to God I could look at everyday for the rest of my life, your body clothed or not would make any man on the planet give their left nut to have just one night with you. Your mind is constantly working, taking in everything around you. Your heart …”

“Stop, just stop, I can’t…”

“Okay Carly, just please don’t hide inside yourself, what you have to offer is amazing.” I needed to shut my fucking mouth but I was burning inside, I didn’t know how much more I could take, I needed her to know that I never stopped loving her.

I looked over at Abe and he must have known I needed him to come save my ass, again.

“Come dance with me?” he took Carly’s hand and they went to the dance floor.

I ordered a shot and a beer, something to take the edge off. I looked over at Dom and the fucker was grinning at me, he nodded towards Carly and winked. I would fucking cut him. I knew the look I was giving him did not go unnoticed.

I walked out of the banquet hall and walked outside, I paced back and forth for what seemed like an eternity trying to keep myself from grabbing her, throwing her over my shoulder, and leaving this party.

When I walked in Dom was dancing with my girl, and she was smiling her polite smile. He looked at me and winked and I gave the Italian asshole the Bronx salute. He smiled and I shook my head and looked away. Two songs later he was still dancing with her and I had enough.

“Mind if I cut in?” I tapped Dom on the shoulder.

“Are you a waiter?” Dom was such a dick. When I told him she had no idea what had happened, he told me I should use my new power to impress her.

“No but you’re an…”

“Jase this is Dominic, he will be Abe’s boss, and mine as well,” Carly was playing defense.

“I will let this common…whatever he is, dance with you amore mio. But if he bores you or steps on your little feet I will come save you.”

“Have you ever heard of sexual harassment? Sei uno stronzo,” I took Carly in my arms rather forcefully.

“Oh you speak some Italian?” Dom laughed.

“Yes, Dom was it? I would apologize for being rude but…”

“Carly is a beautiful woman, all is fair, isn’t it?” Dom laughed and walked away.

“Jase what are you doing?” Carly looked upset, “I could lose my job.”

“Sorry, I just... It won’t happen again. I just thought you were dancing with him to be polite and I didn’t want him to upset you.”

“Well actually, the woman he is with is very interested in the research Thomas and I have been working on. She read all the findings on her trip here from Italy and Dominic was just saying how he would like to learn more as well. Apparently I’ll see him often at work Jase. I need this job, Thomas needs this job--you have no idea what it means to us. Please don’t do that again.”

She was calm, but I knew she was pissed, “Alright, I will even apologize to him…”

“No please just leave it alone. I am going to find Abe, thanks for the dance,” she walked away and left me standing there.

“Hello, Jase,” I turned to see Jules standing next to me.

“Jules,” I nodded and looked at Carly standing next to Abe.

“Dance?”

“One,” I thought this may be a good idea, Carly would be happy to not have to deal with me for a few minutes.

“She is lovely,” Jules smiled and pulled me a little closer than I felt comfortable with.

I stepped back, “Personal space, please.”

“Awe I see,” she smiled, “I went over her work.”

“Good,” I looked towards Carly and she looked away quickly.

The song ended and I walked away leaving Jules on the dance floor.

I told the coordinator to serve dinner and he looked at me strangely, “I’m Jase Steel, serve the fucking dinner.” I was turning into such a dick!

I walked to the bar and got another beer. I stood back and watched Abe and Carly as they talked to Dom and Jules. This fucking sucked, and it was my idea. I mean everyone was having fun except me of course. I suddenly felt sorry for all the dudes who went to senior prom alone, poor bastards.

I sat next to Abe at dinner purposely on the other side of the table so that I could look at Carly. At this point I was sure I was making her uncomfortable so I forced myself to make small talk with a guy who ended up being in our IT department and he had no idea who I was, which I liked.

I noticed Carly yawn a few times and smiled, thinking of possible sleeping with her head on my chest again tonight, she looked down having caught me again.

After dinner Dom took the stage, I looked around and couldn’t find Carly. I finally found Abe, “Where is she?”

“She mentioned being tired…”

“Call her, this is it man,” Dom was just about to announce Steel Industries USA. I looked at Abe.

“She’s heading home, she is tired and needs a break, and I get it-- she has been through,” I started towards the door. “Where are you going?”

“To find her.”

“Jase you’re pushing her too hard man.”

“Take care of this, I have to go.”

I ran outside and she was walking down the sidewalk, I motioned for a car and we