**CHAPTER TWENTY-FOUR**
**Delilah**
Putting on my baby blue long-sleeved dress, I let my hair fall below my shoulders. Shaking abit so it's not too flat on the top, giving it a full look.
I apply some red lipstick pouting my lips in the process. Pleased with my outfit, I take one last glance in the mirror before exiting the ladies restroom.
My shift ended at five, so it was the perfect opportunity to dress in time, since I'm expecting Martin to be arriving soon.
Luckily Danielle was at home today, so I could give her a call to bring me some clothes. Otherwise I'd have no choice but to do rehearsals in my cafè uniform. Not that I minded....oh who am I kidding.
"Woah", Coles looks at me as I come into view.
"Too much?", I ask biting my lip nervously.
"No, you look beautiful", he says softly causing me to blush. I was never a person to take a compliment without blushing.....I guess you could say it comes naturally.
"Delilah, could we talk?", he asks and my features softens.
He directs me to the counter, pulling out the chair and I sit down before mumbling a 'thanks'.
"Look I know, I'll been-",
"Acting differently", I cut in rasing my eyebrows.
"Distant, I was going to say actually", he states with a grin and I smile shly mumbling a 'sorry'.
"Yeah but differently too", he says and I nod for him to continue. "The thing is....Cindy threatend to break up with me. She made me choose between her and you", he says the last part in a sigh. "Me?", I ask he's words shocking me.
"Why would she make you choose between her and me?", I ask clearly confused.
"Over the few weeks I've realised something", he starts taking a pause. My heart beats rapidly at his suspence.
"I realised I have feelings for you Delilah", he says. My heart rate increases dangerously fast and I hear each and every heart beat coming through my ears. My palms become sweaty as I stare at him in utter shock.
"Cole-", I start.
"You don't have to say anything Delilah", he cuts me off. "I never meant to fall for you Dee, It just happened"
"Is that why she broke up with you?", I ask with pain laced in my voice.
"Actually, I broke up with her", he states rubbing the back of he's head with his hand.
"Cole why would you do that?", I whine. "Because I chose you Delilah. You're my bestfriend and I'd choose you over anyone in the world", he says and I wrap my arms around him, embracing him in a hug.
"You're the best guy-friend anyone could ever ask for Cole. You're and an absolutely amazing person and anyone would be lucky to even be girlfriend. You're not just my bestfriend, you're like a brother to me. We're family", I say truthfully and he smiles widely.
"By the way, he really does like you", he says and I raise my eyebrow.
"I'm talking about Mr younge billionaire, I can see it in his eyes when he looks at you", he states and I playfully push his arm. "He's name is Blake and do you really think so?", I ask biting my lip.
"I know so", he replies.
"Okay can we please move on from this 'touchy feeling' conversation", he says cringing and I let out a laugh.
Almost on que a sharp blinding light comes into view. I only see a silhouette as the person nears.
"Ready miss Delilah?", Martin asks taking off his black hat.
He whistles as he eyes me from head to toe. "Mr Cooper is one lucky guy", he says as I blush. My heart pains as I notice Cole staring at the ground, of the mention of Blake.
"I'll see you soon", I say embracing Cole in a hug.
"Go get him tiger", he whispers into my ear.
I walk outside my eyes widening in the process. "No way, a gold Lamborghini!", I practically scream out loud. "Mr Cooper said he wanted you to drive in style", Martin says handing me the keys.
"Wait, what, Martin I couldn't possibly drive this beauty", I say in a slight panic.
"Mr Cooper insisted", he states I open the door wearily.
I grip the keys tight between my fingers getting in. The smooth matt black interior is cold under mt touch.
"It's beautiful", I say under my breathe. The body melts into the seat, the most comfortable seat I've ever experienced.
"Yeah, it's the first one out in the market. It's a real beauty isn't it", Martin says next to me admiring the car even though he's the one who drove it here.
I start the gold Lamborghini, feeling the smooth steering wheel gripping it tightly. The car roars and I jump slightly, Martin not seeming frazed by the sound at all. "You might want to buckle up", I say with a slight grin.
I step on the paddle and the car moves forward in a flash. "This is amazing!", I scream and Martin let's out a deep chuckle.
I move swiftly as the roads curve, Martin giving me directions. I have 'accidentally' took the wrong turn, just so I could enjoy the life of a racecar driver for a little longer, my veins pumping with adrenaline.
We soon stop at the destination, I press sharply on the breaks creating an awful screeching sound. "Sorry", I mumble under my breathe, biting my lip nervously.
"Don't get too carried away miss Delilah", Martin says with a chuckle causing me to join in the laughter.
"Martin, just Delilah will do", I remind him and he smiles.
"Thank you Delilah", he says suddenly and I stop in my tracks before opening the door.
"What for", I ask raising my eyebrows.
"For believing in me. I haven't been myself since the day my wife died. That was the day I lost everything, my children, my life. You were the only one who really helped me get a little food in my stomach early in the mornings. I'll never be able to express how much I trully appreciate you Delilah", Martin says. He's words warming my heart.
"If it weren't for you, I would if never gotten this job", he says and seem taken back.
"What do you mean, if it weren't for me?", I ask clearly confused.
"Mr Cooper says, he's seen you perform once in the local park. He said you sang like an angel", Martin says and I blush alittle.
"He saw you give me your earnings", he says and I stare at him deep in thought.
"It's best we get going inside", he says next to me and I nod, making sure to the lock the most expensive car I've laid eyes on.
"Enjoy the ride?", a deep voice asks. The sound of his voice alone, is enough to send shivers down my spine. And that voice belonged to one person only.
"I loved it", I reply and Blake chuckles working towards me. He stops in he's tracks inches away from me. He leans in close enough for me to feel the heat radiating from he's breath to my ear, creating sparks all over my body. My body stiffening under his touch, bringing he's rough yet gentle hand to cup my face.
"Then keep it", he whispers into my ear.
**[A/N]**
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