CHAPTER FIFTEEN

LEAH'S POV

Justin dropped me back at my home while Logan went to his office at the fashion house.

"You made quite an impression on my cousin" Justin said keeping his eyes on the road, on the

way home.

"What? I don't understand, we only met a few days ago" I said still baffled.

Chuckling softly, "he went to the wedding with the intention of getting people's reaction of the bridal party at the church and ended at the reception because of you" he explains.

"Me?" I squeaked, pointing to myself. "I was just there to work not to socialize" I said, rudely.

Averting his eyes briefly from the road to me, "you've clearly never been attracted to someone before have you?" Justin says like it's the most unbelievable thing he have ever heard.

Looking out the window, I've never felt an attraction for the opposite sex, till now. I'm not sharing that with Justin though. The last thing I want him to know is that I'm attracted to his cousin.

Feeling Justin's gaze on me, I turned to see him smiling at me knowingly.

Blushing I turned back to look out the window.

This is unacceptable. I can't allow myself to fall for my boss and even if he hasn't realize it yet, my model.

"Right there," I told Justin, pointing to my drop off point.

Pulling up by the curb in front of my house, "I don't know anything about you, but the littlie I do know is that you have a lot going on with you and your family! I'm not a religious person, but I do know enough to know that God sends people into our lives when we need them the most" Justin encourages me.

Stunned, because those were my thoughts this morning.

"When my mom died, life with my dad was unbearable because he couldn't deal with the grief, until God sent my stepmother into our lives and she helped my father heal and bought dad back to my sister and I." he shares gently.

"Think, if Logan wasn't there today, how different things would have turned out" he says knowing that I can't disagree.

I know Logan helped me with my sister because Mr. Antoine could have affected my guardianship over Jer and Jess. I've been my brother and sister's strength since our parents died at the hands of a drunk driver who is still alive and well.

With unshed tears in my eyes, I turned to Justin, giving him a peck on his cheek, quickly trying to wipe my lipstick print of.

"Leave it" he chuckles, "it's proof that pretty girls still find me hard to resist" he boasts.

Laughing I quickly stepped out of the vehicle, to hear Justin speaking. With the door slightly opened, I leaned in listening "for what it's worth, I am smitten, so don't blame my cousin" he grins mischievously.

"Thanks for the ride Justin," I slammed the door closed, walking away, with a goofy smile on my face, putting the key to the front door, hearing Justin pop his horn, driving away.

Closing the door behind me, I stood back against it, wearing the same goofy smile on my face. This is the first time since my parents passing, that I've felt genuinely happy inside out.

Pushing away from the door, I walked to the kitchen, checking the refridgerator to see what I can prepare for when the kids get home. My kids! Logan seems to like them now, but would he continue to like them two years front now or even five years from now or ten years from now?

Pulling out leftover chicken from dinner last night, I took the green salad, preparing to make us all chicken salad sandwiches.

I felt an emptiness now that Logan is far away from me and realizing that I'm attracted to him.

I'm giddy with anticipation. I wish Jess was here, then again. she would fill Jer in and it will be totally unbearable.

Without thinking it over, I took my phone out of my handbag, typing a text message, to Logan.

Me: I can't begin to express my deepest and sincere gratitude for all that you have done for my family. I will find a way to make it up to you soon!

I pressed send and waited.

I hustle with the sandwiches planning to eat with them when they get home. I kept looking at my phone and still there's no response.

After an hour I gave up, Justin was wrong, I decided not to pursue anything other than a working relationship with him.

I took a shower when I was done preparing the sandwiches, dressing down in my favourite worn out shorts and a tank top.

Brushing my hair, as it flow over my shoulders, cascading down my back.

"Jamie Jamie", we're home, Jessica shouts, happily letting me know that she had a good day. Satisfied that my sister is happy, I pushed all thoughts of Logan out of my mind.

Rushing down the stairs with my loose hair bouncing as I ran, stopping abruptly as I saw Justin standing in the entrance of the doorway to the living room, with Mrs. Daniels standing at his side with a bright smile as she caught my gaze.

Suddenly intimidated with one of the founders in my humble home, and the way that I'm dressed is even more humiliating.

"Hi" I greeted them shyly.

"Jamie" Mrs Daniels greeted me by my given name, realizing that her son must have told her.

Stepping in front of her, adjusting the little clothing that I was wearing.

I saw Justin smirk as he observe my uncomfortable movements.

"I'm sorry for dropping in announce, but I wanted to welcome you to Francis Fashions and put you to work right away.

Nodding, "thank you so much, and yes I'm definitely ready" I said excitedly, before remembering my Court appointment tomorrow.

"I'm not available tomorrow morning though" I said apologetically.

"I, know"