The Secret

”You can’t tell her what’s going on she would kill both of us.” I looked in his eyes with anger. I thought to myself you should have thought about that before you started coming on to me the way you were. Joyce his fiancee and I were not the best of friends and honestly I didn’t give a fuck about her feelings. We owned a restaurant together and all we had was a business relationship. She was cool and all and I loved her drive hints why I agreed to do business with her. I knew Sean longer we were best friends for years and secretly in love with each other. I mean everybody knew this but all that went out the window once he met Joyce. He introduced us and we hit it off from there and built a business relationship. Joyce is an amazing cook and went to the best culinary school in New York. So we got into business and now I’m laid up with her soon to be husband. ”So let me get this straight you are actually going to marry Joyce? Then why continue to see me? Huh Sean?” He looked at me confused then had the nerve to let these dumb ass words come out his mouth. ”Jade Im in love with Joyce and I…” before I let him finish I finished the sentence for him ”You love me right?!?.” I pushed him then went to run my bath. He continued to lay in my king size bed and I was wondering why the fuck he was still here. I put my silk robe on then went back to my bedroom. He looked me up and down with a smirk on his face as if he was about to get some ass. I smiled then said ” Yeah…. so you can see your way out and don’t forget to leave my spare key by the door.” He looked confused then started grabbing his shit. He mumbled things under his breath but didn’t dare let me hear it. I waited at the top of my stairs to hear my door lock and made sure he left those keys. I turned on my music then poured a glass of wine. My bath was ready so I took off my robe then got in. It was just what I needed. My phone started to ring but I let my answering machine pick up.

Then I heard Joyce voice ”Hey Jade I know it last minute but I managed to get a quick business meeting with Jake Greene for this evening. Please tell me you are free?!?? Anyway call me back beautiful.”

I thought to myself damn Joyce is really a go getter. Jake Greene own one of the biggest lounges in ATL and word around town he was looking to partner up with a restaurant for a new venue. He’s paid out his ass and know a lot of people. This would be a good look for sure and I couldn’t say no even though I felt like shit. I called Joyce back once I got out my bath to get the details for the meeting. I blew dry my hair then started looking for the perfect outfit. Meanwhile I did a little more research on Mr.Jake Greene. I pulled his name up on Google and my God this man was handsome. As I scrolled down I was praying he didn’t have a spouse listed. To my surprise he was single with a 8 year daughter from a previous marriage. They are divorced been and divorced for 4 years now almost 5. He was worth 50 million and more that wasn’t reported. He seemed perfect but I’m just trying to break bread with him. I found the perfect red dress because red was his favorite color and it was mine too. Skinny straps fitted came right above my knee. I wore some red pumps and a long trench coat that was red on one side black on the other. A belt to bring it in at the waist and it was a-line. I pinned my hair up in a messy bun and let two pieces hang down on each side of my face. A red lip a little blush. I grabbed my clutch then made my way out. My driver came around with my Jaguar. I got in and I made my way to our restaurant. I called Joyce and told her to make sure we have our table in the back. I also made sure we had two bottles of our best wine. Joyce was running a bit late so she told me to start without her.

I walked in and business was booming as usual. We had a great ambiance for sure. I saw some known people of the community and waved as I walked through. Our manager Sylvia came up to me to greet me. ”Jade how are you this evening?” I loved Sylvia she always had things under control and managed the restaurant so well. I gave her a warm smile then said ”Im amazing. I’m sure Joyce called you about….” Before I said another word Sylvia shook her head then guided me to our back table. Everything looked amazing and I was very pleased. The waiter came over and pulled out my seat. I sat down then started with a glass of our best Malbec. I was early so I chilled and looked over some paper work while I waited. Sylvia and I did some catching up and before I knew it Mr. Fine ass I mean Greene was heading my way. I stood up to greet him and once he was finally at the table he said “Please allow me to pull your seat out. You did not have to get up. Hello I’m Mr.Greene. It’s a pleasure to meet you.” His voice was deep and sexy. I sat down smiled then we caught eye contact. I motioned for our waiter then finally said… “Hello Mr.Greene I’m Ms.Good but you can call me Jade.” He smiled and so far I was digging his vibes. The waiter took his order for a drink and brought me another. Joyce never made it and I sealed the deal. We closed out the meeting with amazing figures because ya girl is a beast with numbers. After it was said and done Mr.Greene then said “Well I must say I’m excited about working with you ladies. Off the record though I want to tell you that you look amazing.” I giggled said thank you then got up to shake his hand. He got up laughed then “Wow it’s all business with you I see. I love that. You have my information so we should be talking soon …about business of course.” I looked him up and down then said “Yes it’s all business. Our security will see you out to the main dinning area Mr. Greene and it was a pleasure to finally meet you.” He smiled kissed my hand then made his way out…