3 weeks ago
"Ninety- nine, one-hundred, one-hundred and one, " I huffed before collapsing to the floor. A hundred push-ups in one go was definitely a new record for me. Loud alternate rock music blared from the speakers in my bed room but it was the picture of the girl on my wall that had kept me going.
Those icy blue eyes made me want to look good for when we would finally meet. Hell I wanted, no needed to look better than good for her. I wasn't exactly out of shape but not necessarily in the best shape either.
Samantha made me want to be better in every possible way, from the food I ate to the way I acted. I wanted to be worthy of her and judging by how fussy she was I knew I had to be perfect. I got up and walked to the blown up poster of her.
She was so close I could almost feel her. I closed my eyes and inhaled deeply wondering what her scent was like. The one time I had gotten close enough to her, she smelled of something citrus, a mixture of lemons and oranges perhaps. I wasn't surprised she smelled so good, probably tasted even better. My mouth watered just thinking of being this close to her and drinking in her scent.
I let my cheek caress hers for a moment before I headed to shower. "I wanna be yours." by Arctic Monkeys played outside loudly and I hummed along to myself thinking how aptly it represented my feelings.
Once I stepped out, wrapping a towel around my waist I glanced at myself in the foggy bathroom mirror. I wasn't a narcissist, maybe even suffered from a mild inferiority complex but I had to admit I was impressed. As I ran a hand across my taut stomach I could see the faint outline of a six pack, it was definitely there and developing by the day.
I ran a hand through my wet hair deciding if I needed a shave or not. The stubble actually looked good against my skin which was somehow looking clearer and smoother than it ever was. I don't know where this new found confidence was coming from but I liked it.
At work, much to everyone's surprise I greeted everyone cheerfully which was something I almost never did. I even bought my favourite colleague a cup of coffee to enjoy, he honestly looked like he needed one.
"Jerry, what's up man? You've been acting different lately, you even look different. Great actually, " Aiden my sort of closest friend at work asked me as I sat down, the shock clear on his face as he looked from me to the cup of coffee I handed him. He also happened to sit in the cubicle right next to me.
"I don't know, man. All I know is that I've never felt this great before," I sighed thinking of Samantha again. That girl always seemed to find a way into my thoughts.
"You're banging someone new aren't you?" he smirked at me. "What happened to that busty blond chick I used to see you with?"
My blood boiled when he referred to Samantha so thoughtlessly not to mention thinking about my ex wasn't exactly pleasant either. But I kept my cool knowing he was not worth ruining my mood over.
"Nah, no one special. Not seeing her any more, too high maintenance, " I lied . The less he knew the better, I was surprised he knew I dated Olivia. I was what you might call extremely low profile around here. Barely talked to anyone, or had any friends and I never liked people knowing my business.
"Ugh, I hate broads like that. You empty your bloody bank accounts for them and it still won't be enough. Good riddance to that man," he replied patting me on the back.
It was weird, talking about this with someone I barely knew. It made me feel antsy so I quickly excused myself and went to the wash rooms down the hall. After buying sometime I walked back when a hand landed on my shoulder startling me. I looked behind to see Janice, my boss's secretary smiling up at me.
I'd noticed her before, mostly because the guys were all crazy excited when she started here. She was extremely attractive with thick shoulder length brunette hair, huge brown eyes which brought out her small face and a petite but proportionate figure in which she flaunted shamelessly in tight blouses and short skirts. Besides the occasional formalities she'd never talked to me before.
"Hi Jerry," she said blushing. "How've you been?"
It took me a while to register that she was asking me a question, I mean this was a person who'd barely glanced at me before. I watched as she shifted from one foot to the other. It somehow made me uncomfortable.
"I've been good. Just the usual, you know," I said awkwardly as I gestured to my cubicle. "Better get some work done before lunch break, you know how the big boss is." I smiled eager to get back to not talking to anyone.
She chuckled "Tell me about it. Anyway a bunch of us are heading over to Employees Only later for a couple of drinks. It'd be nice if you could join us."
I actually liked that bar but tonight like every other night was watch Samantha night so there was no way I could go out for drinks.
"Thanks Janice, I'll try my best to make it but no promises, okay? I might have to visit my sister later" I raised my hands with my palms towards her smiling apologetically.
"Hmmm Okay," she pouted. I began to walk away when she said '"By the way Jerry, you look really good today." And with that she walked away as she swung her hips from side to side exaggeratedly.
Thankfully, the rest of the day wasn't as eventful. I did my own thing and tried my best not to talk to anyone despite the occasional chit chat.
I was browsing through facebook while waiting to clock out when I noticed Olivia's profile in the people I might know list. Out of sheer curiosity I clicked on her profile, it was private but I could see a few pictures. She looked a bit different, older maybe and there were no pictures of Andrew or any other guy. Satisfied I put my phone away, clocked out and went my way to Penn State University.
As expected there she was in the same coffee shop she always went to. Her hair was tied up in a pony tail but loose strands poked out and some fell across her flawless face. I wanted to reach out and tuck them behind her ears. Just looking at her made my knees weak, my stomach in knots, my chest hurt because she was so near yet so far.
I needed something to satisfy my need for her, maybe just a whiff of her scent would help satiate my aching hunger for her. She was lining up to get a drink so I went and stood right behind her pretending to line up as well. It soon got pretty crowded so I could inch even closer to her.
I stared at the back of her neck. Oh how I'd love to run my hands up her neck into her hair. My fingers itched so badly I had to tuck them in my pockets.
She was texting someone and she never realised how close I was to her. Then again she'd never noticed me before anyway. Realising now was the best chance I would ever get I leaned in and inhaled deeply.
She definitely didn't disappoint, a delicate mixture of lemon and oranges filled my nostrils making me momentarily elated. It was like I had taken an ecstasy pill or prozac, I felt so happy it was unnatural. I needed more but I quickly leaned away when I heard Ben's voice. He called to Samantha before he went to sit down nearby.
I kept my head low silently wishing Ben never existed. He was beyond irritating, always touching and teasing Samantha, my Samantha.
I knew this was just temporary, after all once she lived with me she would forget all about this cheating loser. He and Samantha had become inseparable these past few days and it was getting on my nerves. If they were just friends then why did he always have to touch her. A hug, a kiss on the cheek, a teasing shove, I couldn't stand any of it.
I watched as he hugged Samantha when she went to sit with him. They hugged a little too long for my liking. And then a thought hit me, it didn't always have to be smooth sailing for the both of them. I needed to burst their perfect little bubble so that there was no way they could take things further. Of course it wouldn't really matter once she was mine but if I could ruin their relationship even a little it might help her move on once she was with me.
I smiled to myself, I knew just the way to do it.
Keeping my head held low and my cap on to cover my face I sneaked my way into the girls dormitories later that night, and headed towards Jessica's room. It wasn't hard to find since she'd taken a gazillion photos either inside or outside her room with her friends and posted it on instagram for everyone to see.
I placed an envelope on the floor outside her room and gently pushed in inside. As far as I knew Ben had never told Jessica about him making out with Samantha. That boy had managed to break up with this poor girl and remain unscathed despite what he had done.
Well all that was going to change tonight. Once Jessica saw those pictures of Samantha and Ben kissing, I was almost sure she would give them hell. I was counting on it.
Sorry for the long wait, will try to update more frequently if possible :)... Anyway if you like what you've read please please vote/comment/share. It would mean alot to me if you did. In the next chapter there will be more Jerry- Samantha action :)
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