Black Hollywood Series, Book 3
Beth & Jake's Story
COMING March 16, 2015
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Every other Tuesday starting January 5th I will release a chapter to my upcoming book, Give Me All of You, until it releases in March! So stay tuned!
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Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Don't miss Chapters 1, 2, & 3?
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
So, without further ado....
*Chapter is unedited and subject to change prior to publication. Copyright 2015 by FL Jacob*
Chapter 4
JAKE
I stretch out in bed and realize the spot next to me that
Beth should be in is ice cold. Sitting
straight up in bed, it takes a minute for my eyes to adjust. I look around, trying to listen for the
shower or any indication that she’s in the apartment still. Nothing. Shit! I fall back onto my back and run my hands
through my hair and yell out in frustration.
The pit in my stomach churns making me want to run to the bathroom. Throwing the covers off of me I walk out into
the living room. She’s not in here
either and her purse isn't on the table where she left it last night. Fuck!
I punch the wall next to me sending my hand through the thin
plaster.
It takes a few moments for the throbbing pain to register in
my hand but its faint compared to the hurt in my heart right now. I see my cell on the table next to the couch
from the night before. As if on cue it
lights up with a message.
Brother
issues. Sorry. Didn't want to wake you.
Well, at least
I knew where she was. Maybe I did jump
to conclusions too fast, but with her past how could I not. Somehow her explanation didn't make me feel
any better. Needing to hear her voice to
confirm my suspicions one way or another, I dial her. This isn't a conversation to have over
texting. The phone rings and rings,
going right to voice mail. Damn it! She just fucking texted me. I know she has her phone by her. My suspicions are confirmed. She is avoiding me for some reason.
“Beth, baby,
please call me.” I hang up and quickly get
ready for work. I had a feeling it was
going to be a long, mentally exhausting day.
Half hour later I’m pulling up in front of Caston and Sabrina’s house to
pick up Bre for a few appointments.
Walking in the door I’m hit with the smell of breakfast and my stomach
growls reminding me that I neglected to eat anything this morning. Making my way to the kitchen I see Jules hard
at work at the stove. “Hey, Jules,
what’s cookin’?” placing a kiss on her cheek.
She is like a mom to all the security guards, always making sure we are
fed or have snacks during our daily duties.
She turns
wiping her hands in her apron. “Jake,
good morning dear. Omelets. Can I whip you up one?”
Not knowing exactly
my schedule for the day yet, I shake my head.
“Okay dear,
just let me know if you do. Is
everything alright?” She places a hand
on my forehead and then touches my cheek.
Her eyes are full of concern.
“Do I look that
bad?” I chuckle.
She turns back
to flip contents in the pan. “Only time
I saw worse was when Sabrina left Mr. Black.”
Damn, she hit
the nail on the head. “Jules you are
wiser than you take credit for. I’ll let
you know on that omelet.” I pat her
shoulder and make my way to the dining room.
Sabrina is
sitting by the table eating her cereal while baby Brianna is babbling in the
high chair next to her. She’s got
smashed up banana spread all over the tray and in her hair.
I let out a
laugh at the sight. “Look at that little
princess. I heard banana is good for the
skin.” She sees me and lets out a shriek of laughter. Brianna’s babbling makes me smile. I walk over to her and steal a banana slice
off her tray that she hasn't demolished yet.
I exaggerate my actions and make a noise when I place the tiny piece in
my mouth sending her into another fit of giggles.
“Hey Jake, I didn't hear you come in this morning.” Bre
looks up from the book in front of her.
Her smile falls when she lays eyes on me.
“Just got here,
Ma’am, I’m sorry I’m late.”
“Jake, how many
freaking times do I have to tell you not to call me that. You’re dating my best friend for fuck’s sake. Plus, what the heck is wrong with you. No offense, but you look like death warmed
up.”
I tug at my tie
that suddenly feels like it is cutting off my circulation and try to
swallow.
“What the hell
happened this time? What did she do now?”
Moving closer
to the table, I sink into the seat across from Bre. I feel like a gigantic pussy right now. Beth didn't say she left me, just my gut
feeling. She just left, in the middle of
the night, after a fight, and then didn't answer my phone call. Taking a deep breath I start telling her
about what happened last night.
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It sounds awesome!! Definitely adding it to my TBR!! <3
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