16 Confusion

It was good to be back home and I eased back into my usual routine. Kyle was back in LA and was very busy working on his new album. It was due for release in about two weeks and it was supposed to coincide with our new fragrance launch.

Ouradvertising and PR department suggested that I fully take advantage of my relationship with Kyle and boost the marketing of the product. And to milk as much publicity from it as possible. I had to agree-against my better judgement and Kyle was the one that actually talked me into it. He was excited that the fragrance was named after him and he suggested that the fragrance launch should coincide with his album launch.

Our teams had to work together and there was so much excitement and a buzz in the office. you could sense it as soon as you walked in. James did not want to be left out obviously and he had so many brilliant ideas flying around in his head.

"Good morning Mrs Kinley," Rita breezed into my office.She sat on the side of my desk and was looking directly at me with a goofy smile on her face.

"Rita, please don't start with that," I groaned.

"What? Am I not allowed to comment on America'ssexiest and hottest power couple?!" She says as she holds up the latest copy of People's Magazine against her chest. On the front cover was a picture of Kyle and I hand in hand.

"Just what I need," I rolled my eyes.

"You and His Royal Hotnesshave been making headlines lately," she laughed.

"Ever since you convinced me to go to Capetown," I stressed, wagging a finger at her.

"But aren't you glad that I did?" She smirked.

"I guess," I sighed and sank back into my chair.

"This is the longest 'relationship' you've had!You should thank me actually," she grinned.

"It wasn't supposed to go this way. I thought it would be one of those you know?" I said shrugging my shoulders.

"Amaya Walsh! Are you catching feelings??! "Rita gaped, her mouth dropped open and I swear I could see her back teeth. She stood up and swung my chair around so that we were facing each other.

"I don't know okay!?" I cried out in frustration.

"Do you love him?" She asked on a serious note.

"I like him..a lot. I don't know RiRi , I'm just so confused right now. Stop putting me in a corner here," I mumbled.

"Okay..are you still seeing Jean-Pierre as well or are you exclusive with Kyle?" She questioned.

"Yes and no..I haven't seen JP since he left Capetown.but he calls me every other day. Plus I don't have time to date anyone else but Kyle..He's just sort of taken over everything..and I haven't like officially broken off things with JP and I still haven't had "the talk" with Kyle. Everything is moving so fast and I'm even more confused," I said quietly.

"Ooh my! This is worse than I thought," she mocked as she put her hand over her mouth.

"Shut up," I made eyes at her.

"But you and Kyle are so good together though..and you seem happy. Are you happy?" she pressed.

"Miss Walsh I have Mr Durand on line one," Andrewbutted in over the intercom.

"I'll take it, thanks," I replied.

Rita raised an eyebrow."This is not over. I'll be back," she whispered fiercely and walked out.

"Hey JP," I breathed.

"Why did I have to find out through the media that you're back my love?" he said. His English was very fluent but he still spoke with a slight accent.

"I'm sorry but I have been a bit busy," I responded.

"Is that musician keeping you all to himself?" He laughed softly.

"Uhh.."I bit my bottom lip.I didn't know how to respond to that.

"Have dinner with me? I"ll pick you up at 7. Yes?" That was more a statement than a question.

"JP I don't think-," I started to say.

"Please. I have missed you." He pleaded. "Just dinner okay?"

"Okay, fine," I sigh in defeat.

""I can't wait to see you Amaya," he said before he dropped the call.

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Dinner went better than I expected. We had skipped dessert and opted for wine instead. JP was always great company. He kept the conversation going and there was never an awkward silence.

"My love..there's something I have been meaning to ask you," he said his grey eyes intense. He covered my hands with his and seemed nervous, which was a first.

"Okay," I gulped down my wine nervously.

"Marry me Amaya?" He said. His question was hanging between us.

Then the uncomfortable silence skidded in.

I was at a loss for words.

"Maya, I know you heard me," he prodded gently, "Do you have anything to say?"

All I could do was fiddle with the table cloth. But he was waiting for a response but I couldn't seem to form the words in my brain. There was no letting him down gently in this case.

"You know that we're good together my love. We understand each other. We compliment each other so well," he said, trying to convince me.

"I'm sorry-but this is so sudden," I blurted out.

"It shouldn't come as a surprise. You have always known how I felt about you. It has never been a secret Maya." He stated as he moved his chair closer to mine.

"I know you have an infatuation with that-that pop-star, but I'm sure you will get over that soon. You need a real man Amaya, not some fly-by-night-music-sensation," he taunted.

"Kyle isn't as shallow as you think," I shot back in Kyle's defense without thinking. "I think I'm going to go now," I said slightly irritated.

"Now I've upset you? Please sit down ma petite chérie," he gestured to the chair.

I sank into the chair and rubbed my temples.

"I'm sorry JP. I shouldn't have snapped at you," I apologized.

"That's okay I was a bitaggressive. I'm the one that should apologize. I'm sorry okay?" He said as he kissed my hands.

"Will you at least think about it?" He asked.

I nodded weakly.He already knew my answer but he was just prolonging it, hoping I would somehow change my mind.

He signaled the waiter to bring the check and we left the restaurant hand in hand. His driver opened the door for us and we headed home.Only we didn't seem to be heading in my direction.

"Where are we going?" I asked in confusion.

"My house. For a little night cap," JP replied coolly.

"JP I can't- I really need to go home," I persisted.

"But I have missed you and I will be leaving the country again tomorrow for a very long time. Please spend the night with me?" He whispered into my lips, before he crushed his against mine. I got caught up in the moment and I found myself kissing him back with equal fire and passion.

I pulled away when I came back to my senses and I pushed him away.I moved away from him and sat with my head against the window.

"Please take me home," I whispered.

"Of course," he nodded curtly and gave the instructions to the his driver.

We drove home in silence. JP didn't look in my direction again, even when the driver pulled up to my house.I walked slowly to my door and was looking for my keys when I noticed Kyle sitting on the door-step.