Strings of Fate

139- Seduce and shrug–off

Apparently I was wrong. I’ve been walking around Bellamy’s room for the last five minutes wearing his shirt and the smallest shorts I could find among my stuff, barely more than underwear, and he hasn’t given me more than a passing glance. Seriously, how is this not enough of a hint for him? What else am I supposed to do? Make a banner? Rent a blimp? Tattoo it across my forehead? Bellamy is just casually leaning back against the headboard of the bed, legs crossed over each other, the blankets pulled up over his legs, reading. I’ve wandered around, brushed my teeth, combed out my hair. I even spent an unnecessary amount of time fussing with some of my pillows, like I care if they’re all straight when they’re scattered all over the bed anyway. But he remains focussed on his book. Well it had better be damn interesting because my legs are freezing walking around like this. I eventually give up before I make a total fool of myself and climb into bed. Maybe I’ll read an ebook on my phone or something. Bellamy’s phone vibrates on the bedside table. His eyes dart up from his

page then back down.

“Do you mind checking that for me?” he asks casually. I shrug, sure why not? I grab hist

phone and press random buttons until the screen lights up. Oh. I wasn’t expecting that. His lock screen is set to one of the pictures we took together, the one where he surprised me with

a k*ss on the cheek. The photo is admittedly kind of adorable, even if I DO look like a deer in

headlights.

“Ry? The message? Who is it from?” Bellamy prompts. Oh, I totally got sidetracked and forgot

why I picked up his phone.

“Uh, the message is from Alex. Something about how he located the documents you requested?” I read out. Bellamy nods.

“Cool, no problem. I’ll answer that in the morning, it can wait. Thanks.” He turns his attention back to his book. I let my eyes linger on his phone screen a little longer before putting it back. I feel a sudden need to change my phone screen. But I don’t want to use the same photo as him, that would just be copying. I wonder if I can get more anywhere else. Megan might have some in the engagement party pictures, but would it be weird if I asked about those? Everything ended badly, but at least I know that, due to Megan’s efforts and the dress Bellamy paid for, I, looked good that night. So the pictures might be nice and who knows when I’ll have the chance to get all dolled up like that again. I send Megan a quick text.

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Ryann- Hey Megan, random question. Do you have any pictures of Bellamy and 1? I’m realising I don’t really have much…

There, nice and vague so that if she wants to ignore the existence of the engagement party pictures she totally can. She responds quickly.

Megan- I’m not totally sure. I might have some from the photographer at my engagement party. I can look through them.

Ryann- Are you sure? You don’t have to if it’s going to be stressful for you. Or I could look through them with you if you don’t want to do it alone?

Megan- I’m sure. I think this is something I want to do myself. I’m trying to think of the bright sides. We had an awesome day together getting ready, and I had a nice time at the party. Sure the relationship and wedding might have gone wrong, but it was still a great night. Besides, I’m slowly realising that calling off the wedding was definitely the right choice. I’m hurt and I was betrayed, but I don’t think I’m heartbroken. I’ll go through the pictures later and if I can’t handle it, I’ll let you know.

Okay, but please don’t

LOL Yeah

realise that I have a dozen or so missed texts in the Cock Tales chat. I open

COCK TALES

Ry, why

Bellamy are either fighting or making up right now and I’m not totally sure which. Best not to

we’ve already finished

kidding, tell

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make up

wasn’t being so oblivious and actually made a

might be a creep, but that’s my brother you’re talking about. Definitely

eyes. How did I

who won’t sleep with you is prudish. And if any of us slept with you we

classy than that. I would call…

judging dude. As long as all parties are consenting adults who know what they’re getting into, we don’t care

Ryann- Seconded.

haven’t actually properly met you

I haven’t properly met him either. We should probably

that…

need an ‘introducing

Ryann-…. Dude.

That was

sports. Either way, we should all

foresee scheduling

ax

Ryann- Like a vision?

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other supervisor is off sick and I’m picking up

lot of doubles….

Megan- Ewww, that sucks.

Harry- Damn