Chapter 135

Megan stared over the Navesink river, thinking where her life had run to in such a short space of time.

She thought she and Jon might start a relationship but something kept them apart.

She was going out with Jason tonight and she felt a ripple of nerves running down her spine. She had to tell him about Jon. How was he going to take it?

Another thought gave birth in her mind but she was disturbed by a soft rustle next to her.

“Hey Sweetness, why are you all by your lonesome?”

Gentle chocolate eyes smiled into hers.

“Just having some me time, that’s all.”

“Sorry to say but it seems like your me time is brining you down.” He smothered her in his huge chest. She felt so welcome, so safe.

The wall broke and tears streamed down her face. She held on for dear life, letting all the pain, worries and hurt wash from her.

“Oh Meg, honey. Whats wrong?”

Sniffing she shook her head, mumbling in his chest.

“I don’t really know. Everything I guess.”

She felt the light rumble in his chest. Why would he laugh at her?!

“Oh hell! You don’t know? Is it my face then? I knew I wasn’t a Jonny but shit baby, I’ve never though myself that ugly!”

She pummeled him lightly and couldn’t help the smile breaking through the tears.

“Oh Rich! Don’t fish for compliments its not nice but if you really want to know, you are quite a sexy guy yourself. Don’t cut yourself short. Some women would die to be standing like this with you!”

The dimples in his cheeks made him seem so cute at that moment.

“You are so good for my ego. I might just decide to keep you for myself.”

Hugging her even closer, he felt her body melting to his. Something was different about her but what?

“Is Jon giving you a hard time? I could always sort him out for you! I have a mean uppercut!”

By the mention of Jon’s name he felt her stiffen slightly.

“I don’t know whats going on but we cant see eye to eye these days! We are constantly fighting . I’m so sick of it! My son hasn’t forgiven me yet…I don’t know what to do anymore!”

“You need to talk to Jaden. He still loves you very much you know. Maybe there is something he needs to say to you. Let him do it. As for Jon, honey , I don’t know what to tell you. He is moody as hell and between you and me I don’t like that woman he goes out with. I don’t trust her, she’s up to something.”

Moving from his frame she looked up, confused.

“Why would you say that? They’ve been a couple for a long time, maybe they decided to give it a go again.”

He read the hurt in her eyes.

“And its breaking  you apart, huh?”

“No…”

“Its me Meg. You can talk to me. “

She nodded, averting her eyes. She didn’t want to see the sympathy in his eyes.

“Now tell me about Jason. Are you two a couple?”

“Oh no!  Not at all. He is just a dear friend, although I thought about giving it a try he is wonderful with Jaden.”

“Megan, sweetheart, listen to this old fool. Don’t try and convince yourself that you can love him. If the spark isn’t there, don’t even bother.”

“Life goes on Richie. I cant always hope and pray for Jon to come around can I?”

“No I guess not, but don’t do something irrationally.  I cant speak for Jon but I think I know him well to speak my own mind. That guy is so in love with you, he cant see straight. I don’t know what this thing with Dorothea is about but it will blow over soon. So you still going out with Jason tonight?”

“Yes, I have to tell him about Jon and Jaden. He deserves the truth.”

“Yes, he does. You gonna tell him how you feel about Jon?”

“I don’t know yet.”

Looking at her watch she slapped her hand in front of her mouth in shock.

“Oh hell! I better get ready!”

“Well run baby, run!” He shooed her with his hands.

Standing on tiptoe, she kissed him.

“Thank you for listening. I needed that.”

“Anytime Sweetheart, anytime.”