Chapter 4 can I do if I'm hot

who's standing at the door, and I look at him, trying to understand the situation, but he shrugs. - Who is he? - Sam asks, looking at my boss. I take him off my lap and his little arms quickly wrap around my legs, embarrassed. - Hi. - My boss bends down to Sam's height and smiles. - I'm David, a friend of your mother's. - He looks up and winks. My brave boy who surprises me every day lets go and goes to him, extending his little hand. - My name is Samuel Hunter. - He says, focused, making us smile. - It's a pleasure, Samuel. - Honey, wait for me outside with your uncle, I'll be right there.

- I feel him reluctant, but he quickly obeys, leaving with Jacey, and I turn to David, who is standing again, looking at me. - That's why I can't travel. I have to take care of my son. - I say firmly so he understands. - Now if you'll excuse me, my shift is over. Good night David. - Good night Hayley. - I hear him as soon as I walk away. Sam is busy with Olivia and doesn't even see me arrive. I pull the three of them to the elevator and we go down to have dinner nearby. I'll go out later, but first I'll enjoy myself with my little one and my friends. On the way home I leave Sam at the neighbor's house playing with his little friend. They're the same age, so sometimes they sleep over when we single moms need a day. I take a long shower to get rid of all the stress that work brought me today. I moisturize my skin, get ready and put on my nude pink strapless dress, which has a light fabric with a boat neckline, making me more sensual. Before eight o'clock we leave for Open Life. For now, the plans for that night are just to drink with friends and have fun. - Hey Jack. - I kiss her on the cheek before entering. Olivia finds us quickly and unlike the days when I come alone and I go straight to the bar today we choose a table. - For the love of God, we barely arrived and there are already people looking at you Jacey. - I roll my eyes and start laughing, it's always like that when we go out together. - What can I do if I'm hot. - Your ego sent my regards. - To Hayley, don't even pretend you didn't notice the looks of men around us too. - I shrug ignoring the comment pulling them into another random conversation. As soon as the rounds of vodka shots arrive we start with the toasts. - To your twenty-sixth birthday. - Olivia said before we turned around. - The hottest birthday girl of the night. - Jacey shouted and I heard some cheers encouraging us and looks at us. - You make me die of shame. - I say laughing. - Miss. - The waiter called me handing me another shot. - That man asked to give you a gift. I follow where he indicated finding a pair of blue eyes staring at me. I extend the glass in the air, toasting him, receiving a discreet nod in return, and I turn the burning liquid over, staring at him. - I can't believe it. - Olivia exclaims. - Well, believe me, you spoke to Ben, didn't you? - I asked, and by his gaze averted from mine, I was sure. - What a small world. - I'm startled by the voice and look back. - Ben's not coming. - I joke, and he approaches. - Can we sit down? - I wanted to say no, but Jacey, like the friendly man that he is, passes in front of us, welcoming us to the table. - I knew I'd seen you here before. - How? - In the elevator, remember? I'd seen you here before. - Maybe. - I say without giving it importance. - Hayley. - Someone calls me and an arm rests on my waist. - Oh, hi. - At this point, everyone is looking at us. Shit, what's his name again? - Theo... I knew I was going to forget my name. - What's up, Theo? It's the drink that made me slow. - I say, trying to relax the mood, which works since I get a smile and he comes closer and whispers in my ear. - Can we do it again? - Not today, I'm with friends. - He walks away upset. - Next time, okay. - Okay. - I get a kiss on the cheek and he walks away, but at the height of the championship, all eyes remain on me as if they were watching a movie. - What's up? - I complain. - Didn't you remember his name? - Jacey asks, laughing like the others. - I don't have to. - I shrug and they laugh but quickly change the subject. A little later, Jacey walks away to talk to a brunette at the bar. We're pretty much alike when we meet someone at this bar. - That guy is still looking at you. - I look around and see Theo, expecting an exchange of glances like the last one. - Let me look. - I shrug. - I thought he was your boyfriend. - Who? Theo? - He denies it. - Jacey? - I try again and he nods, but I shake my head, smiling. - No, he's a great friend and Samuel's uncle. - And his father? - My smile fades and I look away from David. - And Jacey's brother. - It's the honest truth. - What do you mean? - Too curious for my taste, boss. - Long story. - I gesture with my hands trying to cut the subject short and luckily I feel my cell phone vibrating but I think it's a case of bad luck. - Hi. - I say answering the cell phone. - Hi Hayley, I didn't mean to disturb you. - Don't disturb me, you can talk. - It's Sam. - My heart stops at the same moment and I feel my face freeze. - He has a little fever, I thought I'd call. - I'll be there in a few minutes. He ends the call, putting the cell phone in his small bag. - I have to go. - I don't give them time to answer and I run towards Jacey who is almost eating the brunette right there. - I'm going. - Why? - Sam has a fever. - I'm going too. - He exclaims seriously getting up from the stool he was on. - No need. - I'm going. - The conversation ends with the woman taking her number and soon we are leaving towards our house. Chapter 07 Do you know the day when you feel completely lost? That's me today. I have zero attention in everything I do. I'm not answering anyone and doing everything automatically. - Hi, honey. - The blonde says, passing me and shamelessly entering David's room. I discovered that Claire Mitchell is actually a model, fame is getting to her head, she thinks she's the best thing in the world. I don't even pay attention to her and pretend she didn't even pass by. My thoughts are still elsewhere. I found Samuel feverish and clingy as soon as I arrived to pick him up. My little one doesn't get sick, thank God, and he's very strong, but he's still a child, sometimes he has a little problem. I gave him a bath as soon as we got home and laid him down on my bed sleeping, holding him, all under the watchful eye of Jacey who worries a lot about Sam, after all, we are his only family too. Luckily Jacey had nothing to