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Jordan's eyes were practically bulging out of his head since Ava walked in. His wife fumed with his reaction. "Jordan-" she demanded his attention as she squeezed his arm a little tighter. "Huh?" He responded letting out a fake cough. "You were staring at that woman that just walked in" she recalled angrily. "Babe, she's a guest, I was just acknowledging her presence " Jordan assured trying to play it off.
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"Do my eyes deceive me?" greeted a familiar voice as Ava turned around to face the person. "Oh my god-" she spoke and then smiled brightly. "Donnie!" she greeted as he pulled her in for a hug. "Holy shit Ava-" Donnie said as they pulled away. "Look at you, you're a woman" he pointed out with a huge grin on his face. "And you're a man" she added making him laugh. "You're back in Boston, I don't believe this" he continued as he shook his head. "Yeah, Well my daughter goes to school here" he explained and he gasped. "And a mother too? oh god-, where did time go". She laughed and simpered as he held her hand "I ask myself that every day. "How have you been sweetheart?" He asked in a brotherly form. "Been well, how have you been?" She responded immediately. "Better than ever, I'm back with my boys and we're making new stuff" he celebrated holding his glass containing a bubbly liquid, out and smiled. "That's amazing-" she told him."So are you married, single, dating or who's the lucky guy?" He asked loud enough for Jordan to hear.
"Not married, not dating, I'm single" she answered proudly.
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"She looks amazing" Joey whispered to Jordan as they stood next to each other while their wives went to sit down. "I know-" Jordan agreed, "anyone with eyes can see that". He watched her shine through the crowd. She moved so gracefully across the room. Her body causing a tightening to rise in his chest and pants. He watched her greet each of the guests and take a few pictures with Leo. His blood boiled when he kissed her on the cheek and she chuckled and patted his chest. "Just an FYI, your wife is here, don't get into any trouble" Joey added as he patted his shoulder roughly and walked away.
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Ava glanced over a few times, noticing the way his wife would hold onto his hand possessively. She also noticed the way she demanded his full attention. When she pecked him throughout the night, Ava felt nauseous. She didn't want to admit the fact that she'd do almost anything to trade places with her. To wake up and fall asleep next to him. To wear the taste of his lips every day. Ava chose to lie to herself to save the pain that was threatening to rise to the surface.
Ava didn't bother to even acknowledge Jordan. She didn't know his wife but knew that having a husband like Jordan, would come with a natural jealousy embedded trait. Women buzzed around him like bees but he wasn't the only one. Tonight, Ava thrived with the attention she was receiving only because it wasn't only from Jordan. She was aware that Jordan had his eyes set on her for the remainder of the night. His wife being here somehow sparked involuntary jealousy from her and she didn't like that. So she wanted to give him a taste of his own medicine. She wanted to remain untouchable and free. Ava knew that she was out of Jordan's reach for the night. She felt in power.
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The rest of the evening dragged on, Ava found a small balcony with a view. It had a body length mirror mounted on the wall outside. She leaned against the wooden edge of the balcony as the wind grazed her bare skin. Her mind was jumbled with so many thoughts. Ava was rather annoyed that Jordan kept coming into her life without warning. Speaking of this, Jordan somehow found her after whisking himself away to recharge with some time alone. He stopped dead in his tracks at the enchanting sight. Ava looked absolutely stunning underneath the moonlight and the countless stars plastered across the sky. Especially in the dress, she chose to wore.
Without a word, Ava walked up to the mirror that was mounted on the wall and did a few half spins to check her appearance. She noticed that her red lip had faded and reapplied it. As soon as she finished, her eyes caught somebody in the mirror. A handsome figure dressed in a light gray suit with dark brown hair and a gorgeous smile. "Are you following me?" She asked, composing herself. "No" he answered taking a few slow steps forward. "I was looking for a place to recharge and found you along the way". His voice caused her insides to flip. Jordan stood inches away behind her, their bodies seeming to attract like magnets. Her scent drew him in, she smelled absolutely delicious. He was sure her skin tasted sweet. He looked at her through the mirror, completely entranced by the woman she was. He marveled her body, her face, her hair and everything that preserved its beauty all through the years. "God, you are so stunning Ava" Jordan complimented as he gently placed his right hand on her bare shoulder. She watched his movements with caution. If it wasn't for his wandering hands, Jordan seemed like an apparition. Ava inhaled sharply when his hand wandered lower to her waist, her body instantly pulled into a hard surface. His masculine scent causing her senses to heighten. She placed her hand on his with the intention of turning around and ripping it away. Maybe slapping the smile off his face. But when his nose nudged the hair off her shoulder and his lips brushed against her skin, all went flying into a black abyss of nothing. Lips latched onto the soft surface, leaving succulent kisses that left her trembling. "You missed this didn't you?" He murmured close to her ear, stopping only a mere second before resuming. "Jordan, stop-" she trailed off gasping when she felt something hard poking her backside. It felt like a round or cylinder shaped rock. "Someone will see-" she said, pulling her lower body away from him. Feeling a blush creep onto her cheeks and involuntary throbbing in her lower region. He had sparked that reaction from her. "Shhh" He crooned swaying them side to side. "I've been dying to hold you like this almost all night-" he admitted, "did you know that?". Jordan had not torn his eyes away from her cherry painted lips the entire time. He couldn't wait any longer. He released her for a moment, Ava wondered why he did, but her wondering was cut short when she felt the silkiness of fabric graze her lips. She watched him use a white handkerchief to rub off her lipstick until her pale pink pigment came into view. "Now I can kiss you" Jordan whispered softly. "I didn't want anything in between this "he spoke as he slowly spun her around. "In between what?" Ava questioned, searching for an answer in his eyes. Jordan smiled for a moment, his dimples coming into view, making her heart soar out of her chest. He engulfed her mouth into his own. Not giving her the chance to think another second of what they both needed. Ava was quick to respond, she had almost forgotten how gifted he was with those lips. They were coated with mint and chapstick. They found themselves intoxicated, but not by the expensive alcohol provided by the event, but by each other. This adrenaline that coursed through their bodies when they trapped themselves in their own little world. Jordan deepened in, causing her to sigh. No matter how much her mind screamed to pull away, she just could not. With Ava pressed up against him like this, he felt like nothing mattered. Her head, hazy with distant thoughts. Feeling so full and content, she kissed him the way he had not been kissed in a long time.
They pulled away breathless and overwhelmed. Jordan left soft butterfly kisses along her forehead as she tried to regulate her breathing. "Nobody kisses like you" he murmured against her. "That's because there's nobody like me" she sassed back making him chuckle. Ava leaned up to place a soft kiss to his Adam's apple, earning a sharp inhale to erupt from his throat. She giggled at his reaction and pulled away from his arms. "What do you want from me?" she asked casually as she straightened out her dress. Her eyes immediately focused on the black band wrapped around his left forefinger and nodded to herself. "Nice ring" she commented bitterly and let out a fake laugh. Jordan stuffed his hand back into his pocket, feeling embarrassed. Ava wiped her mouth feeling disgusted with herself. "Don't-, It's not like I didn't see your wife already" she spoke. Jordan was quick to wrap his arms around her, Ava showed no resistance because she couldn't risk making a scene. "Don't ruin the moment for us" he encouraged sweetly placing soft kisses into her hair.
'Us?' she thought to herself before pulling roughly pulling away. Ava walked towards the edge of the balcony, feeling suffocated and perplexed. "Why do you do that?" Jordan questioned, frustrated with her random shifts of behavior. " Do what?" Ava responded, her voice monotone. "You allow me in and then shut me out without a warning" he confronted in a calm manner "-You used to be so welcoming and now you treat me like a stranger,- like we don't have a history". Ava didn't turn around to face him when he walked towards her. "I'm keeping distance, there's a difference" she answered firmly. Rubbing her bare arms to create warmth. "Well, you sure as hell weren't keeping distance the other night" Jordan recalled half bitterly. Referring to the passionate kiss they shared a few nights prior. "It was a mistake" She blurted out. "Oh yeah?-" he began, inching closer to her. "Was the wonderful kiss we just had, a mistake too?. Ava nodded in silence, refusing to look at him. "It was a moment of weakness" she admitted and sighed "- I should remember my boundaries and you should too". Jordan grabbed her hand, demanding her attention. Ava was quick to rip it away and was about to protest but was caught off by the next strings of words that flew from his mouth. " You know that kiss and the touch of your soft lips have been on my mind ever since?".
She stayed silent, to think about what to say next "-I don't care" she answered firmly. "Don't say that-, because you do-" Jordan said while shaking his head. "I don't like when you try to justify everything- or go against what I say-" she told him and let out a short sigh. "Okay you're right-, -I'm sorry but Ava" he paused for a moment, using his thumb and index finger to tilt her head towards him. "You can't lie to me-, -your body says it all" he whispered softly. "I felt your lips tremble when I kissed you" he recalled, grazing his thumb on her cheek. "You can tell me so much as to leave you alone-, but I know you'd rather have me here than in there with her" he continued. He was right, if he was not here right now, she'd be going mad thinking about them together. "I could care less" she lied and shrugged. His eyes widened, amazed at how stubborn she was to withhold her feelings when she wore her heart on her sleeve. Without warning, she took his hand, Jordan thought it was out of tenderness but she pulled it up to his face, presuming his wedding band in front of him. "This is the reality of it all-" she spoke, "You might wish it away or pretend it's not there, but I see this-, I see her and I feel nauseous when I see you". Jordan was thrown back by her words. "I refuse to be a side piece- or a homewrecker" she finished and then walked away.
Jordan watched her fade out of view. He looked down at his black band wrapped loosely around his finger. Now he understood why Ava didn't commit because when feelings become all too confusing, he had no choice but to pretend. It was painful, for his heart to want something, or someone, it couldn't have.