Chapter 8

SEBASTIAN

Sebastian hadn’t given a thought about Jayda and other men, but now that Caleb asked the question, he found out he wasn’t comfortable with it. Being the first to make love to her made him happy. The thought of another man having the same passion with Jayda filled him with crazy jealousy.

Sebastian sighed and buried his face in his hands. He should never have taken her to his hotel room. It would take some time for him to actually be able to forget her. He’d have to force himself to find a way.

“I’m your best friend, Seb, and I want you to be honest with me. Do you feel anything for Jayda?”

“No,” Sebastian replied firmly. “I don’t do that. You know that.”

He couldn’t lie to his best friend, though.

“Okay, fine, maybe a little,” he replied to Caleb’s accusing eyes.

“I honestly regret what I said to her and the way I acted like a jerk the next morning. But I did what I had to do. Maybe if I can convince her to spend one more night with me, I’ll be able to forget her after that.”

CALEB

Caleb shook his head in disbelief. Sebastian really was a dumbass. What woman would want to be with him after being treated that way?

“You really messed up, bro.”

“I know.” Sebastian groaned and pounded a fist into his palm. “What is it about her?”

“You tell me,” Caleb said, curious to know.

Sebastian thought. “She’s beautiful, but it’s more than that. She truly seemed not to know who I was. She didn’t have any trouble putting me in my place. She was smart. Independent. And I was the first man she’d been with, I know that.”

“She sounds amazing,” his best friend said. “Too bad you screwed up.”

They were interrupted by Sebastian’s secretary, Jessica, who walked in with a white envelope.

“Someone sent this from the hotel, sir.” She handed him the envelope and then took her leave.

SEBASTIAN

“What the hell?” Sebastian exclaimed when he opened the envelope and saw the bundle of cash.

He also found a note and read it out loud.

~“I don’t need your money, Mr. Arrogant. You and your money can go to hell. I hope we never cross paths again. People like you don’t deserve a place on Earth. Jayda~.”

The words looked like they were scribbled with anger. Sebastian crumpled the note in his fingers as Caleb started laughing.

“You might have met your match, Seb. Someone who won’t accept any bullshit from you.”

Sebastian crumpled the paper and tossed it into a nearby bin. Jayda’s words sliced him. He shouldn’t care what she said, but for some reason he did.

CALEB

“So, what next?” Caleb asked with a smile playing on his lips. He saw a look of hurt on Sebastian’s face before it turned to anger. His best friend was used to hiding his emotions and would hardly ever open up to anybody.

“She’s just a spoiled brat. I’ll deal with her my way,” Sebastian mumbled.

“You need to calm down, Seb. You can see now that she’s not after your money. You like her, and I suggest you act on it before it’s too late.” Caleb paused. “After the way you treated her, it might already be too late.”

“I’ll be over her in a few more days. I’ll make sure I find someone who can pleasure me like her.” Sebastian lied and quickly changed the subject.

SEBASTIAN

“I hope you’re coming to Dad’s party. It’s in a couple of days,” Sebastian asked Caleb. He was sure he would survive the party if Caleb was around.

“I’ve never missed any of your family’s events, so I’ll surely be there. Besides, I can’t wait to see Amelia and Olivia again,” Caleb smiled.

Amelia and Olivia were Sebastian’s younger twin sisters. Even though there was a nine-year age gap between them, he loved his sisters dearly, but there were times they could be a handful.

“I miss them too, but I hope something will come up so I’ll have the perfect excuse not to attend Dad’s birthday dinner.”

“You can’t be serious, Seb. It’s his birthday.”

“I know, I just hope he doesn’t bring up the usual talk about me being old enough to get married. And since it’s his birthday, I’m sure he’s going to give me more reasons why I should give him grandkids.”

“And don’t you think it’s time to settle down and have your own children?” Caleb teased.

“Says the guy who isn’t married yet.” Sebastian rolled his eyes at Caleb. “Besides, I’m only thirty-two. I want to enjoy life a whole lot more before settling down. That’s if I ever will.”

CALEB

Caleb frowned and shook his head.

Sebastian used to be the most selfless and sweetest human being Caleb had ever known. But his experience with his last girlfriend changed everything about him. He became ruthless, heartless, and cold. He’d become the number one playboy in the country.

Because of what his ex had done, Sebastian filled his head with the worst thoughts about women. He only mingled with them when he wanted pleasure and then discarded them as if they meant nothing to him.

Deep down, Caleb knew this Jayda would be able to do something to bring his best friend back. Maybe he should reach out to her first.