When The Light Falls - Book 3 - N. Y. (easy books to read .TXT) 📗

I had a emotional flight and a moment in the car on the drive home.'' I replied.

 

 

Rikki lays her hand on my back and sits down on the little edge of the couch.

 

I lower my head onto my hands as I pulled my knees to my chest.

 

I was in self-protective mode, curling up my body.

 

 

''I'm sorry, I didn't think-'' Rikki said.

 

''It's fine.'' I replied.

 

 

I rubbed my temples as I sat there. God knows how long Jacob's been gone while I was asleep.

 

I still had no instinct to leave or travel somewhere.

 

This part of me changed after all.

 

 

Things have changed, but I didn't think how it'd effect Jacob.

 

Maybe he's doing the same thing I did when we started dating. If only we'd go back to London and experience it again.

 

I have better words to say.

 

 

Go back in time, to when we first met and how the connection we had then effected us.

 

I just want him home.

 

 

''Hey, he's probably fine. Don't worry, he'll come back to you.'' Rikkis said, rubbing my shoulder.

 

''But what if he doesn't.'' I replied looking up.

 

''Hey. He will, you guys have been together for 3 years, there's no way he's going to leave you now. There are plenty of guys here in New York who'll swope up just in time for your loneliness.'' Rikki replied.

 

 

''Don't think like that.'' I reply, shaking her hands off me.

 

''Well at least be happy, you're home, summer is here. No more work.'' Rikki implied.

 

''I want to spend my summer with Jacob.'' I say.

 

 

I felt gloomy and down. I didn't want to have fun right now.

 

 

''Hey,...'' Rikki reassured.

 

''What?'' I whispered.

 

''How bout you come with me and Chris up to the Hamptons this wednesday and party on his yacht.'' Rikki said.

 

 

I didn't feel like partying on yachts and living the rich life right now. I just wanted Jacob to hold me in his arms.

 

I didn't want us to leave things like this, not like this.

 

 

After I was in complete thought about my answer, Rikki speaks in my long silence.

 

''Okay, I get it. You need Jacob right now. I'll leave you.'' Rikki replied.

 

 

She gets up from the couch leaving me already.

 

As she twists the door knob, there was silence for a second before I turned my head up.

 

 

Jacob was at the door frame, Rikki in utter shock. She didn't move.

 

I slowly rise from the couch.

 

Rikki gives me a look before heading out, the door closing behind her.

 

 

Jacob looks from the door to me. I sat up still.

 

No words could explain how I felt in that moment.

 

Joy, pure happiness and also anger.

 

 

I stumbled around on what to say, and still no answer from him. Just eery silence.

 

Finally I give in and dove into his arms. I pressed my lips against his.

 

I hungered for a least a kiss.

 

 

I didn't know how to properly talk to him agian, so I went for the kiss.

 

It didn't take long before he returns with secure arms around me.

 

One of his hands graze over my clothes to feel for my back.

 

 

His other hand reached up to my neck, pulling me in for a sweeter kiss.

 

I could tell he needed the kiss too.

 

 

I just needed to be reassured for a second where I belong in his life.

 

And if words can't help then kisses can.

 

 

He pulls back slowly, looking into my face. I stared back into his eyes.

 

 

''What?'' I say.

 

 

He only smiles, then leans in to kiss me again. Our lips connect. 

 

He was back. I had no questions about where he was, just as long as he's here with me.

 

 

It was quite nice, just us two. Together back home.

  

It was nice, the two of us.

 

Chapter Fifthteen: Recess

   

''Hello?'' I answered.

 

''Are you there?'' Marybella asks.

 

 

''Yes, i'm right in front of it.'' I replied.

 

''Great. Because these invitations mean a lot to me, and if I don't get them i'm screwed.'' she replied.

 

''Relax, it's fine. The best wedding invitations aren't going to make it special. It's the two people making forever happen.'' I reply.

 

 

I hear a slight sigh from Marybella.

 

''Okay, I get. I shouldn't be stressing.'' Marybella replies.

 

 

''That's right, just relax.'' I say.

 

''Bye.'' she says.

 

 

''Bye.'' I click my phone off.

 

 

I walk past the sidewalk nearing the store Marybella sent me to. I couldn't believe in such a little time she and Mark were finally going to get married.

 

 

I'm so happy for them.

 

I look up to the sign, just like how she mentioned.

 

I walk towards the door and open it.

 

 

The atmosphere of the store was little and precious. A very cute customized cards store.

 

I look around at the decorations and different texts on fancy cards. One had sea shells.

 

 

 

This place seemed expensive but it's worth the 70% off sale boarded on the front window.

 

''Need any help?'' asks someone.

 

 

I turn my attention to the voice, a pretty young face. Milky white skin and a bright smile with pink bursting lips.

 

She was the cutest employee i've ever seen.

 

 

''I'm just looking around for a bit.'' I reply.

 

 

She nods her head as I gaze down to her name tag.

 

Mish

 

 

''I'm actually picking up a reserved wedding invitation order.'' I replied abruptly. 

 

''Oh, then right this way.'' she replies.

 

 

I follow her up to the front desk.

 

The background scenary behind her resembled water. And as I approached closer, I saw a majestic paper unicorn pop up from a cup full of pink pens on the desk.

 

 

My eyes look up to Mish, as my smile returns.

 

She turns to a big box, and hands me it.

 

 

''Here ya go.'' she replies.

 

 

''Thanks.'' I said.

 

I picked up the heavy box balancing it in my arms.

 

How may family members does Marybella have?

 

 

 

''I hope your enjoy the cards that were made especially for your weddimg.'' she replies happily.

 

I frown at her for a second in confusion, then I answer.

 

 

''Oh, no. I'm not getting married....it'-, it's for a friend. I'm picking up the order for her, since she's planning the wedding.'' I replied.

 

The smile on the employee's face decends.

 

I slowly start up the conversation back up.

 

 

''This is a lovely shop.'' I replied.

 

 

Even after attempting to start the conversation again, there's no sign of a smile from Mish anymore.

 

 

''So do you plan to get married soon?'' she finally asks.

 

''Well,..yeah. Me and my boyfriend have been together for 3 years. We actually just started planning our future together over vacation in Brazil.'' I reply.

 

 

''Brazil huh? It must be beautiful down there.'' she replies happily.

 

''Yeah, it was.'' I replied looking down.

 

 

My eyes gaze up at her for a second before returning a grin, then heading to the door.

 

''Bye.'' she says to me.

 

 

I turn to her, then smile and head out the door.

 

As I started to walking away, I struggled to keep the box up as I continued.

 

 

''Damn, how many guests are planning to come to Bella's wedding?'' i said softly.

 

 -- 

 

I open the door of Bella's house, to see her excited face as I enter.

 

''Are they here?'' she asks walking to me.

 

 

''Yes, safe and sound.'' I replied out of breath.

 

Marybella squeals, putting her fists up to her mouth. I however, was thinking how many steps it took before I fell down with the box.

 

It was heavy to carry.

 

 

''Ah, it's just right. Let me take these.'' she says, taking the box from my hands.

 

 

I sigh in relief. I look up to her as she gracefully takes it to the living room.

 

I lean up from my crouched postition. How is she that strong?

 

 

Jacob passed by into the living room, a huge smile on his. I take a breath before I return a weak smile.

 

''How was delivery?'' he says, embracing me.

 

''Tiring. But fine.'' I reply.

 

 

My muscles relax as I sigh into his shoulder.

 

''Hey! You two over there.'' Marybella yells.

 

 

We let go from our small embrace and go hand in hand to the living room. I spot out of the corner of my eyes that Taylor near the counter.

 

 

She's playing with a small sippy cup. I smile as her face turns to me.

 

She waves, then turns back to Mark who is taking cards out of boxes in the kitchen.

 

''Elle, come here.'' Bella says grabbing my attention.

 

 

I turn to her then kneel down to the box she took from me. She slices a knife into the taped up box.

 

I flinch from the way she was holding the knife.

 

 

I back up as Bella hurries to open the folds of the box.

 

She smiles then takes out a bunch of cards. All deocrated in blue and pink.

 

''They're so beautiful.'' I said.

 

 

The design was pretty it'self. Blue silk ribbons on it and pink feathers.

 

 

I smile as Marybella tosses the rest some of the cards to me. I open one to see the inside.

 

A white ivory look met my eyes and words printed on the card.

 

 

With love from New York City, we'd like you to attend the wedding of Marybella Machistan and Mark Wellington.

And they're daughter Taylor, grateful to finally have two commited parents during this time of season.

 

The wedding will be held outside in Bethlehem, Pennslyvania. On a large acre of land provided by the home of Mrs. Esther Huber.

 

Save The Date: September 27th to celebrate the festive wedding ready to be held.

 

Note* (Reservations for hotel rooms will be provided for the attending guests of the wedding)

 

After Party & Reception: In white tents on the property belonging to Mrs. Esther Huber, Food and Drinks will be served along with cake for each individual attending.

 

Note* Kids are permitted to be with parents at all times, Bride to be, will be the only person wearing white. (All guests may dress elegantly for the event, so long as bride is wed in white only.)

 

 

Best of luck and wishes to the future bride and groom.

 

 

Yours Truly, 

 

Marybella Machistan & Mark Wellington

 

And Taylor  

 

  

 

I turn to Marybella with a smile, this was utterly cute and beautiful. She must have put alot of thought into making the cards all right.

 

 

''Wow Bella, you really outdone yourself here.'' I replied.

 

 

''I know, everything is going to be perfect. After Rikki comes back from the Hamptons with her boyfriend, we'll tell her the news. Then we'll get our dresses done...'' she replies.

 

 

Marybella's voice fades I get up. Hearing all the wedding talk made me tired already.

 

It was unfair.

 

 

I was suppose to be the next one to possibly get married. It kind of made me feel weird and jealous perhaps.

 

I mean, of course Rikki and Bella got engaged before I did. But that doesn't mean i'm obligated to feel bad about it myself.

 

 

I have a great life and I have Jacob.

 

But it doesn't fit in with the others.

 

Just like before, when I came back home for the first time in a year.

 

 

I turn back from my thoughts to look at Jacob. He smiles as he waves back and forth Taylor's cup.

 

I smile for a bit but then i'm brought back to my thoughts.

 

 

Part of me wantsedto know if he's still interested in getting married soon.

 

All my friends have been.

 

Except for Nicki, but that's different.

 

 

I ignore my thoughts for a second as I continued to watch everyone talk.

 

I take 2 steps up nearing the front door.

  

 

''Hey, Elle. Where are you going?'' Marybella asks.

 

 

Jacob in the living room views me from the side. I smile back.

 

''I'm just making a quick visit to someone. Don't worry i'll be back soon.'' I said.

 

 

They all give me assuring looks as I exit Bella's house.

 

I take a breath once i'm outside.

 

The warm weather waves over my skin as I walk over to my car.

 

 

No one knew where I was going.

 

I had to keep this a secret for now.

 

 

It's been a while. I just