When Tomorrow Never Comes (19 page)

Dear Diary,

I’m ready to move on. I have loved only you for long enough. It’s time for me to love someone else again…

Nine o’clock rolls around quickly and I find myself pacing my room in nothing but a towel.

I had gotten three showers and had gone through at least ten different outfits trying to get ready for this party.

I wanted things to be perfect for me and Liam.

Stopping mid pace I turn towards my dresser and quickly fish out the bra and panty set that Liam had picked out earlier.

If that was what he had wanted me to wear then that would be what I wore. Other than that I was at a total loss as to what to wear for him.

I half thought to just show up in that alone.

But that wouldn’t help me in the slightest with my other problem. I still needed to end things with Jayce before I could begin anything with Liam.

Groaning in frustration I go back over to my closet for the twentieth time and sort through the dresses and clothes inside.

There was nothing that just jumped out at me.

A knock on my door has me nearly jumping out of my skin before I chuckle.

“Who is it?” I sing song in response.

“It’s papa bear. I have something that Liam brought over for you.” Eric replies back.

Sighing softly I move over to the door and peek out at him. “I hope it’s something to wear because I swear my clothes are all boring.”

Eric chuckles as he hands over a bag. “I honestly don’t know what it is but he said that you’d love it.”

I take the bag. “Thanks, Papa Bear.”

“You’re welcome, Princess, and I’m sure whatever you decide to wear will be drop dead gorgeous on you.” He reassures.

I smile and shut the door.

Moving over to my bed I sit on the edge of it before opening the bag in my hand.

I gasp in surprise as I pull out a small black miniskirt and a matching black halter top.

It was the perfect outfit for tonight.

Liam was definitely gunning for bonus points.

Moving quickly I slip on the top tying it behind my neck before slipping the miniskirt on.

Once dressed, I move over to my mirror and smile as I rub my hands over my hips and down the material of the short skirt.

It was sexy, without being too over the top sexy.

I loved it, but it needed one more thing to make the outfit absolutely perfect.

Going over to my dresser I pull open a drawer that I had filled with little things that held special memories.

It held the ticket stub to the first movie Cole had taken me to, and it held a tiny ring that my birthmother had given to me along with a photograph of her.

Picking up the photo I smile and then reach into the drawer with my other hand to pull out the small hairpin that she had been wearing in the picture.

I hold it tightly in my hand before placing her photo back in the drawer so that I could place the pin in my hair to pull it back slightly on one side.

As soon as I’m finished I go back over to my mirror and grin.

Staring at my reflection now was almost like staring at my mother’s picture, I looked just like her when she had been young.

Approving my look I gather my favorite pair of knee high boots, slipping them on quickly before heading downstairs.

As I step into the living room where Matt and Eric were curled on the couch together, watching a movie, Eric lets out a low whistle.

“You look amazing, Princess. Should we expect you home tonight?” He teases lightly.

“I’ll be coming home.” I snort.

“You better be.” Matt grunts.

“Be careful, Eve.” Eric then states seriously.

I nod. “I will be, Papa Bear.”

With that I move off towards the front door but stop and laugh as Eric calls out. “Team Liam, all the way baby.”

Shaking my head I open the door and walk out.

When the door shuts behind me I find myself suddenly nervous. I had no idea how this night was going to play out.

I had no idea how Jayce was going to react to our breakup either.

Hell, I didn’t even know if I would be able to bring myself to walk into Liam’s house. I hadn’t been able to even get closer than the front door.

Walking across the street I make my way up to the door while people flock in and out of the front doorway.

I pause as I reach the open door.

“There you are.” Liam shouts out before reaching for my hand to lead me inside.

He pulls me into a dark corner before scanning his eyes over my body. “You look stunning, Evie.”

“Thank you for sending me something to wear.” I reply loud enough to be heard.

“I’d do anything for you.” Liam promises.

“Did you end things with Jayce?” He then questions, changing the subject.

I shake my head. “He never gave me the chance to speak earlier. He supposed to meet me here so as soon as I find him I’ll end things.”

Liam nods. “You better hurry because with you dressed like this I won’t be able to control myself for long.”

He then leans in close and fingers the edge of my shirt pulling it back just enough to expose the red and black bra that he had picked out.

“That’s my girl.” He breathes out before leaning back.

His eyes take me in with desire.

My willpower was nearly nonexistent with him so close.

I wanted to have all of him right then and there.

“Go find Jayce. End things with him and then meet me in my room.” Liam commands gently before taking a step back.

He takes another step back before disappearing into the crowded room.

I take a shaky breath before searching the crowd for Jayce or a familiar face.

Moving around from room to room I spot no one that I knew.

It almost seemed impossible that I would find Jayce until I spot Ben walking away from me and into another room.

Of all the people here he would hopefully know where Jayce was.

Pushing my way through the crowd I rush into the next room and thankfully run right into Ben as he turns to head in my direction.

“Whoa, hey there, Eve, I didn’t even see you.” He gasps as he barely keeps his drink from spilling.

“I’m sorry. Do you know where Jayce is?” I ask quickly.

He nods and scrunches his brow. “He said he was going upstairs to meet you.”

This was news to me. “I haven’t seen him since earlier today and he never said to meet him anywhere specifically. He just told me to meet him here.”

“That’s weird.” Ben replies. “Do you want me to help you find him?”

I nod. “If you don’t mind, I don’t exactly want to be alone with him.”

“I don’t mind.” He replies and then begins leading the way through the crowd.

When we reach the stairs that would take us up he stops and turns to face me with a confused look on his face. “Why don’t you want to be alone with my brother?” He questions.

“I’m going to break up with him, Ben. It’s just not working out between us.” I answer him honestly.

“I figured that would happen. Jayce hasn’t been himself lately and I kind of figured he was preparing himself for this blow.” Ben sighs.

“He’s not going to give me any problems, is he?” I ask, becoming worried.

Ben thankfully shakes his head. “He won’t be a problem and if he is I’ll put him in his place for you, Eve.”

“Thanks, Ben.” I reply gratefully.

He nods and then turns back around to lead us up the stairway and into the long hallway that made up the second floor.

I take the lead as I move past Liam and his parent’s rooms and on towards the guest rooms.

Stopping at one I raise my hand to knock but the door opens slightly.

I peek in along with Ben.

“Maggie, neither of them will find out. Ben is blind and Eve is too desperate.” Jayce states as he moves in close to Maggie.

I glance towards Ben but his eyes remain glued to the scene unfolding before us.

“Why do you have to be with her?” Maggie whines.

“Do you want Ben to get suspicious?” Jayce replies.

Maggie shakes her head. “Why can’t I just dump him and be with you?”

“I told you before that I didn’t want anything serious. I don’t want to hurt my brother’s feelings either.” Jayce explains.

Sadly his reasons made sense but it was the wrong way to go about this.

But in the end they were hurting Ben.

Finding out like this was going to hurt far worse than it would have if they would have just come out before.

Grabbing Ben’s hand I pull him back away from the door.

I place my hands on either side of his face. “You don’t need to watch this.”

He shakes his head absently. “I have to see this for myself, Eve. If I don’t I’ll never get over her. I need to feel this heartbreak.”

I nod and let him go before joining him back at the door.

We watch as Jayce and Maggie stare into each other’s eyes for a moment before Jayce leans in to press his lips against hers.

I didn’t think that it would hurt to see him kiss another girl since I was going to break up with him but it stung.

It hurt more to know that he had been lying to me. He had used me. And he had wronged his brother.

That was all going to end right now though.

Standing up straight Ben shoves the door open with all his might.

It bangs into the wall with a hard thud as he walks in with me by his side.

Both Maggie and Jayce turn to face us with wide eyes.

“What the hell is going on in here?” Ben questions while pinning Jayce with a glare.

“I was just helping her with her shoe.” Jayce tries to lie.

I shake my head. “We heard and saw everything, Jayce. You two can stop with the lies already.”

His jaw drops for a moment before he lets out a soft curse. “She means nothing to me, Eve. I love you.”

I couldn’t believe him, his audacity.

Did he really think that I would fall for his lies, especially after what I had just heard?

“Are you serious, Jayce?” I snort out in disbelief.

Before he can say anything I continue on. “You know this actually makes breaking up with you so much easier. I was going to do it gently but you just ended it all on your own.”

“Babe, please…” Jayce tries.

“No, Jayce, don’t even try it. I hate you.” I reply harshly before turning my back towards him.

I was finished talking.

“I hope Liam is worth this. He’s a cheat too, you know. I saw him go into his room with Amy not five minutes ago.” Jayce growls out as I leave the room.

Out in the hallway I pause and close my eyes.

I had to force the thoughts out that were invading my mind.

Jayce was wrong.

He had to be wrong.

Walking slowly down the hallway towards Liam’s room I place my hand against my chest as my heart pounds against my ribs.

It wanted to escape just as badly as I did.

But I wasn’t going to run away without seeing this for myself. I had to see if what Jayce had said held any truth.

Placing my hand on the door handle I take in a deep breath before letting it out slowly as I turn my hand.

Pushing forward I open the door.

My heart plummets when I spot Liam standing inside with his hands on either side of Amy’s face.

He looked as if he had been about to kiss her.

Liam’s eyes widen with surprise as his hands quickly drop away from Amy.

He rushes towards me but I hold up my hand stopping him as my eyes fill with tears. “Don’t even talk to me. I hate you, Liam.”

Turning quickly I rush down the hallway and then down the stairs before pushing my way through the crowd to the front door.

Once I’m out I gasp for air as I stumble down the sidewalk and then across the street before running through the front door of my house.

As the door slams shut behind me I slide down it to sit on the floor as I begin to sob.

Eric and Matt rush towards the door but freeze in place when they spot me.

“What happened, Princess?” Eric asks gently as he moves closer and then kneels down in front of me.

“They were both cheating on me. Jayce has been with Maggie and Liam never left Amy.” I cry out.

Eric instantly grabs me into his arms as I completely fall apart.

A loud knock echoes through the door startling us all. “Eve, please let me explain.” Liam yells out from the other side of the door.

His voice only makes me cry harder.