Chapter tune: REO Speedwagon – Can’t fight this feeling
It was a lovely summer morning. The bistro was closed for the day, something about getting it cleaned up for an upcoming inspection. That place was always so crowded and her job so full of pressure; so Rose decided that today she was going to relax home with a good book and enjoy the weather.
She hadn’t read for more than an hour, when suddenly her doorbell rang.
Who could that be, she thought, and got up to open the door. Standing there waiting for her was Jared.
“Hi miss, did you ask for a professional chef for today?” he said with a huge smile on his face.
“Uh…hi. Come in” she said. They headed inside. “How come you visited me today? You could be doing anything” Why, oh why was she always so shy and nervous in front of him?
“I though I made you a promise, didn’t I?” Jared winked at her. “Look Rose” he suddenly looked a lot more serious than before “I like you and I really want to help you, if I can, with your career. I’ve been where you are.”
“I appreciate this” Rose smiled. “Oh, and I like you too.” Jared’s eyes brightened a bit. “Glad to hear it, doll.” After what felt like quite a long pause, Jared spoke: “Well, we have many things to do so we should get started. Today I’ll teach you everything I learned during my ten days course so don’t think you’ll get much rest in your day off!” he joked.
Rose had great potential, he was right at that. She knew how to combine the spices and herbs, how to recognize the smells, how to kick each dish up a notch. But there was something she lacked at, and that was technique. “I can’t do this. I’ll never learn how to cut as quicky as you or Emma or even Madison” she whined, as her self-conscious side suddenly emerged.
Jared laughed at her tiny breakdown. “Here, let me show you how to do this” he slowly approached her from behind.
His warm breath on her neck made Rose shiver, but tried to remain concentrated on her task. Jared on the other hand was not so successful at restraining himself. Her lavender and cinnamon scented hair was enought to drive him over the edge. He turned Rose around to face her and whispered “You’re something else, you know that?”
Rose sighed. He then leaned in to kiss her lips, just like some nights ago, minus the drunken part.
Rose didn’t exactly protest, but a sense of fear suddenly possessed her. She didn’t completely trust this man, she’d heard a lot about his behavior with other women. Yet she let him in her house, she let him kiss her. Now what could she do? Fortunately, before having any time to think, Jared stopped and gave her a peck on the forehead instead.
“I think I’ve worn you out for today, what do you say we stop and continue this another time?” he said.
He was a little disappointed in himself actually. Rose was just a step away from giving in. So why did he stop himself at her first sign of hesitation?
He started to walk to the door but Rose stopped him. “You know, I was going to watch ‘The house with no doors‘ tonight. But I hear it’s quite scary. Would you like to join me? If you don’t have anything else to do, of course. I don’t want you to leave like that and things to be awkward after.”
“I would never be awkward towards you. But sure, I’ll stay.” he said.
Jared realized that he was having a great time with Rose. They stayed up chatting and watching the film together. He was right about another thing: she definitely got scared very easily. He loved her frightened reactions but decided not to make any more moves that night.
In the early hours, Jared found himself on the couch, with Rose asleep in his arms.
He got up trying not to wake her. It’s the second time you’re getting away from me, he thought, and realized that his feelings were not of disappointment or frustration anymore, but something else. Something he hadn’t experienced in a long time, if ever.
The morning light had already began to glow weakly. Before taking off, Jared stopped for a moment and smelled the scent of roses and lavender coming from the garden.
This is such a sweet romance. I like how it’s developing and how he’s feeling something different this time. β€
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Thank you! β€ He's starting to really like her but he's still deeply flawed as a character… Thank you so much for reading and commenting! π
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I can’t wait to see where this goes! π
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Interesting, interesting π So Jared is actually developing true feelings for her?
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Yes!! Kinda hard to believe that about him, huh? π
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I still don trust Jared-oh, will I ever? Rose is that typical shy girl and he’s the bad boy. It’s not a very good match like ever, I don’t trust such boys. At least he’s a good cook, lol.
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That he is lol!! Well, Jared has still many issues to solve, that’s for sure! π
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I’m liking Jared a bit more now! It seems he is starting to develop an actual affection for Rose. The cooking scene was adorable and it was nice how he only kissed her forehead and didn’t make any more moves when he noticed her fear. But I still am wary about him, he can’t change his bad boy ways that easily, after all… *crosses fingers anyways*
Good chapter π
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Thank you so much! β€ (I must really update my Disclaimer page to include all these wonderful poses) Jared is starting to really like Rose, but is it enough for him to change? π Thanks so much for reading! π
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Jared may have earned a point for this one, but he still hasn’t won my approval. It was nice to see the better side of him, however, I don’t see him as the long relationship kind of person. I guess we’ll see soon, won’t we?
I have enjoyed your story so far and will be back for more! I also followed your blog so I won’t miss the new chapters! π
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Thank you so much!! β€ Jared is a challenge to write really lol!! We'll see soon, that's for sure! Thanks again for following me and reading my story! π
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Tread lightly, Rose, this is still Jared Frio you’re playing with here. Mean-spirited and hot-headed. Angry and resentful. But maybe his brother puts up with him for a reason.
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Yes, he’s…. quite the character lol!! Thanks so much for reading and commenting! π
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Greetings from another realm of the interwebs! Just in case Jared breaks your heart, have a Liebster Award! π
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Awwwww thank you so much!!! β€
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I am glad to see that Jared my be developing real feelings for her, but he has to do more than dice a few onions to gain my trust!!
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Hahaha, well dicing onions is a nasty job so I’d give him a few points there lol!! But you’re right, he still has many flaws and a long path ahead in order to be trusted! π
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Really nice posing- those scenes in the kitchen were really smouldering. I still don’t like him though. I can’t stand him calling Rose Β«doll,Β» and that’s the least of my issues with Jared.
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Thank you, I loved writing them too! β€ Yes, I can see how "doll" might sound a bit… off? It wasn't my intention though, I just thought it reflected his style of talking π
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Definitely, I thought your way of characterizing Jared and the way you wrote his dialogue was very well done. I just don’t like him π
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Haha, fair enough! π
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Hmm maybe he is changing for the better. He seems to genuinely like her and maybe he will change his personality because of her… Hopefully! Although I still don’t fully trust that man, especially with all the things he’s done. Rose, you better be careful!
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Oh, if you don’t trust him now, you shouldn’t read my next couple of chapters haha!! π Rose is in for some heartache..! π
Thank you so much for your comment! β€
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Ha! You’re falling for her charms, mate. Underneath that bad boy exterior is a softie! You’ll be wrapped around her little finger before you know it.
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Hahaha, he is a softie alright! But his bad boy side will fight back π
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It’s strange. I’m not sure whether to feel dread or anticipation. I think I trust Jared but I don’t. You’re messing with us, dude. What are you really?
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Hmmm feeling a little bit of both would be pretty accurate!! π
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Well I don’t think he was here to cook but to seduce her. She’s a good meal ahaha to him.
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Haha, that’s true!! π Fortunately, he respected her fears at the last minute!
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Yes, Rose! Open your eyes and don’t play into his hands! Make him respect you and work for it! He has some serious growing to do, I hope this is him starting to realize he needs to be a better man if he wants to be with a good soul like Rose :3 fitting chapter title!
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Poir Rose… she has quite the pain ahead – and who knows if it will be worth it in the end? π
He’s definitely got a LOT of growing up to do! Let’s hope he won’t hurt her too much in the process..!
Thank you so much! β€
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