Speak To Me

(Gabriella)

I smiled at the couple in front of me, their names already escaping me as I tried not to make it totally obvious..I am so bad at names..and after meeting about forty people in the span of thirty minutes..there was no hope for me. "Mr. Williams, this is my beautiful wife Gabriella." Jamie introduced me to another man who had white hair and a bushy beard..he reminded me of Santa.

"Oh lovely, what an absolute beauty she is too." The older man complimented, making Jamie grip my waist tighter as I swear I was as close to him as humanly possible..

I could see the night was already wearing on him and we hadn't even been here that long.

I know the dress isn't making things easier, but I just love it so much and have gotten more compliments tonight than I ever have in my life..even though Jamie's are the only ones that matter.

"You look so beautiful." He would whisper, his hand traveling down to my lower back as I leaned into him.

My favorite was when he bent down and kissed my bare shoulder. I swear when he did that, everyone else in the room simply disappeared. Which might be dangerous..because with these hormones, and how handsome Jamie looks tonight..I don't want to accidentally make a scene. After a few more pleasantries, Jamie moved us along as I saw my brother approaching from across the room. He was carrying three drinks and trying not to spill them as he weaved through the crowd.

"I managed to hunt down a waiter so I didn't have to wait in line at the bar." He explained happily, making me smile as he passed me a champagne flute.

"Sparkling cider for you." He stated when Jamie eyed the drink suspiciously.

"Th-thanks G-grant." I said while smiling softly.

It was weird..after everything that happened in Aspen, Grant fit right into our lives so naturally..well, besides with my dad..that hasn't been fully handled yet.

I know my dad is coming here tonight, and I am stressing a little about it..but Jamie told me not to worry and just enjoy myself..so that's what I'm trying to do.

But I noticed Jamie and Grant seem to have really hit it off..like almost too well..and I can tell that might be upsetting Rylan.

He hasn't said anything exactly but I noticed him staring at Jamie from across the room earlier. He hadn't even come to say hi yet..so when I saw Rylan glancing over here once again, I started to sign at him from across the room. "Come here." I signed discreetly, knowing Jamie was distracted right now.

Rylan narrowed his eyes and shook his head no, making me frown.

"Where is Jolie? I haven't seen her yet." I asked, trying another tactic..but I really did want to see her..there were so many people here but I thought I would run into her naturally by now.

"My mom was dragging her off somewhere." He explained, and I saw his eyes travel to Jamie once again.

"Just come say hi..please." I signed, making Rylan sigh heavily as he began walking over, and halfway here, I noticed a redheaded woman attach herself to him, making Rylan frown.

"H-here comes R-Rylan." I whispered up to Jamie who was hovering behind me with his arm wrapped around my stomach protectively.

Jamie glanced up, noticing Rylan approaching before a goofy grin settled on his face as he tried to compose himself quickly.

"W-What is it?" I asked him curiously as Jamie bent down towards me, placing his mouth right next to my ear.

"Rylan's date..let's just say karma has a way of evening things out." Jamie whispered, confusing me completely as I eyed Rylan's date again.

What did Jamie mean? She didn't look that bad..she was definitely pretty and had gorgeous long red hair. She looked pretty wealthy too..and then I saw her purse as a small head peeked out of it, making me gasp. "What is it? What's wrong?" Both Jamie and Grant asked at the same time, making me laugh.

"A c-cute little p-p-puppy." I said while pointing at the bag.

"Of course you would freak out about a dog.." Jamie teased, his mouth pressing against my temple sweetly.

Then Rylan came closer..and boy did he not look happy.

"Kimberly, you look lovely this evening." Jamie said, making me frown. I could tell he had a mischievous tone in his voice..but I didn't like how he complimented another woman..

"I would look better if my date here knew how to dress properly.." The young woman scoffed, making me blink my eyes rapidly. That was kind of rude..I think Rylan looks nice.

"What's wrong with my suit?" Rylan asked while glancing down at it.

"I think that's part of the issue here..you don't realize what's wrong with it." The Kimberly woman laughed..okay..I don't like her..she might have a cute dog but her personality is horrid. Just like Cecelia was..I wonder if they knew each other.

"I think he looks nice, in fact..I'm pretty sure we are wearing the same suit but just a different color." Grant stated, causing Rylan to glance between them as we all realized they really were wearing the same suit.

"Not sure I would be bragging about that.." Kimberly muttered under her breath before flicking her red hair back.

"So, will you be participating in the auction this year Jamie?" Kimberly asked my husband, a seductive smile pulling at her lips.

I narrowed my eyes at her, annoyance filling me as I leaned back into my husband before opening my mouth to speak.

"N-no my h-husband will n-not be." I said firmly..well as firmly as I could.

That's when the woman suddenly looked at me..like she hadn't even known I was there this entire time.

"Oh, who is this?" She asked in confusion, making me pull from Jamie.

"G-Gabriella Sinclair." I stated, causing my husband to look at me in shock as I turned towards him, kissing Jamie deeply as I tried to make my point very clearly. He was mine..

"Interesting, I thought you always had a thing for brunettes.." Kimberly commented after I pulled away, making Jamie look at her with a bored expression.

Why would she think that?

"I never had a thing for anyone besides my wife." Jamie declared, making Kimberly smirk in response.

"Well, I heard Eva was back in town, so I half expected her to be the one by your side tonight." The woman remarked, making my eyes glance towards Jamie who just glared at the woman angrily.

"I think it's time to go find our seats." Rylan suddenly interrupted, his hand gripping Kimberly's arm as he tried to pull her away.

"Why? I was just starting to have fun.." She added, making Jamie step closer.

"I suggest you go to your seat now before I find someone else to fill it." He stated cooly, making me look between them as I saw Kimberly finally back down.

"I will give Eva your best regards then..Rylan, let's go." Kimberly snapped, making Rylan scoff before crossing his arms in front of his chest.

"No way in.."

"Go with her Rylan, we will make our way over there shortly." Jamie stated calmly and I could tell there was some type of hidden message behind it.

"Fine..see you there." Rylan nodded and that's when Grant stepped forward.

"I will head over there with you." He said, following behind Rylan and that horrible woman.

"Baby, let's talk over here." Jamie whispered beside me..and that's when my stomach dropped.

What do we need to talk about? Did it involve that Eva woman? Had Jamie been in some type of long-term relationship with her or something?! I don't remember him saying anything about her..but then again, we hadn't really talked about it. He did say I am the only woman he has ever loved..but that doesn't mean he hadn't been close to loving someone before.. Oh god, why do I have a bad feeling about this..