Pieces (Riverdale #1)



By the time they were finished shopping, they were both starving. They grabbed a quick bite at The Cellar, and Cara secretly wished every Macy’s had a restaurant in the store. Jake told her they had to hurry after lunch, or they’d be late. Late for what, he didn’t say. When they got back to the hotel they took chance a piece showering. Jake was first, giving Cara a chance to marvel over all her new purchases. She had gone a little overboard, but she didn’t care. She had put her foot down. She demanded that, she would pay for own clothes, shoes and accessories. When she threatened to find her own way back to Riverdale, he backed off. He wasn’t happy about it, but she insisted. She was even able to sneak in a present for him, that she planned on giving to him, when they got back to Riverdale, to say ‘Thank You’ since she wasn’t allowed to actually say the words.

He wouldn’t reveal where they were going, but told her to pick something out that wasn’t dubbed casual. When she saw him pick out a pair of slacks, dress shirt and vest for himself, she had an idea what to wear. She found an emerald green wrap around dress. It wrapped at the waist and the fabric was cinched with a gold pin. She paired it with strappy gold stilettos that made her legs look miles long. She even splurged on few bracelets and tear drop gold earrings. She couldn’t wait to get dressed.

Jake stepped out of the bathroom with a towel wrapped around his waist, and one draped around his neck. He had shaved, and was wiping the remnants of shaving cream off his jaw line. Her breath caught as she took him in. Beads of water dripped down his sculpted chest, she had her eye on one in particular, and watched it slide down his tattooed abs, losing sight of it as it disappeared beneath the towel that hung loosely around his waist. She licked her lips, her mouth suddenly parched.

“Your turn,” he said, his voice full of amusement. She closed her eyes and turned around abruptly gathering her clothes in her arms. There was no way in hell she was walking into the bedroom in just her towel. She heard him chuckle when she slammed the door and dropped all her belongings in the bathroom.



Jake stared out the window of their hotel room, staring at the lights, the skyscrapers, taking in all the beauty that was Manhattan. He was starting to sweat, waiting for Cara and unbuttoned the top button on his shirt. He was dressed in black slacks and a white button down shirt. He had paired it with a vest and dress shoes. Not his usual choice of clothing, but he was comfortable enough. He unbuttoned his sleeves and rolled them up to his elbows, the beads of sweat forming on his forehead. He blew out a breath and turned the air condition up. He glanced at his watch; she never took this long to get ready. He knocked softly on the bathroom door.

“Cara, are you okay?” He asked as the door opened and she stood before him. He stared at her; sure his mouth was gaping open.

She looked beautiful in the emerald green dress, it actually brought out the specs of green in her hazel eyes. She had put on eye shadow or something because her eyes were smoky and sultry as they stared back at him. Her hair was wavy and fell beautifully around her shoulders. She took a step towards him, gnawing on her lower lip that was sleek with a nude color gloss.

“I’m sorry are we late?” She said softly.

She was beautiful, that he knew, but tonight she looked exceptionally beautiful. And tonight she was his, his to enjoy, his to love, his to hold, even if only he knew it.

“Jake?”

“I’m sorry, what did you say?” He was surprised by the effect she had on his voice, he barely recognized his tone.

“I asked if we’re late.” She blushed. “Don’t look at me like that.” She pleaded.

“I can’t help it.” He said honestly, not caring that he was making her blush, in fact he liked it. “God Cara, you look so beautiful.” He smiled at her, gathering his bearings.

“You look pretty good yourself.” She murmured and forced herself to look up at him. A grin tugged the corners of his mouth and his voice was full of laughter.

“Glad you approve. Are you ready for your next surprise?”

Her eyes lit with excitement, and his heart raced at the sight of her. She completely knocked him off his axis.

“Are you going to give me a hint?”