Stories by Claudia

Chapter Two continues as Jill learns the depth of Trevor’s betrayal.

“Jill as in baby mommy Jill?” Jacob asked.

“I’m not sure what you’re asking,” Jill said.

“My sister is marrying this guy, Trevor? He has a baby with a woman named Jill. Some one night stand thing. He says she’s a total bitch…..”

Candy flew across the back of the bar to Jill. “Sir, can I get you something to drink?”

“I’ll have whatever she’s drinking,” Jacob said pointing to Jill.

“She’s not drinking. Bitch whores tend not to drink at social functions.” Candy’s voice was saccharin sweet but her smile shot daggers.

“I didn’t say that I said it,” Jacob said.

“I heard what you said…”

“Candy!” Jill said through her teeth. “I’m sorry. I’m the baby of the family and my sister is very protective of me.”

“What are you drinking?” Candy asked.

“Uh, whiskey neat. Just whatever you have,” Jacob said.

Jill turned away from Jacob and stared at the back of the bar. She felt her face flush with heat. Trevor, who begged her to have a baby, now told people that Katy was a one night stand. An accident. And she was the bitch? Oh I just don’t belong.

“Listen.” Jacob touched her arm. “I meant what I said.”

“About me being a total bitch? Or the one night stand thing?” Jill imitated Candy’s sweet tone. She hadn’t thought Trevor could hurt her more. Between the stiletto heels and the sick feeling in her stomach, Jill had to clutch the bar to remain standing.

“That you are absolutely the most beautiful woman I have ever seen in my entire life,” Jacob said.

Jill’s head jerked to look at him. “What?”

Chapter Two continues tomorrow when Jill meets the rich girl for the first time.

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Denver Cereal is a Serial Fiction based in Denver, Colorado.
A new chapter is published every week. Monday through Saturday, a piece of the serial is posted at Stories by Claudia. The entire chapter is posted on Saturdays at On A Limb with Claudia. A pdf link to the entire chapter is also available on Saturdays at this blog.

claudia hall christian is a novelist who lives in Denver, Colorado.

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