Caught In His Embrace: A Second Chance Romance

Chapter 167

Josial started to get antsy

sy when Sienna was taking forever in the bathroom. He headed over to make sure she was alright,

But as soon as he got there, he overheard her saying some crazy stuff about him and Yvette. And then she just tossed the Isairband he gave her right into the trash. He stood there, looking at her, waiting for her to say something

But Sienna acted like it was no big deal. She glanced away and walked right by him.

As she passed, he grabbed her wrist. His voice was all low and serious. “Pick that up”

“What?” Sienna laughed. “Why y would I pick up something I threw out? The trash can’s nasty”

“Tick it up,” Josiah said, his voice firm as he looked down at her. “I want you to pick it up.”

“Oud Siemu winced as he squeezed her wrist. She raised her chin, her eyes clear but sharp. “Tim not picking it up. It’s trash. It stays in the trash”

He couldn’t believe she called the hairband he gave her trash. He got pissed, his eyes flashing “I gave that to you”

Sienna laughed, all sarcastic, pointing at the trash can. “Oh, come on. You gave the same gifts to Yvette and me. You shouldn’t be doing this does Howard even know about this?

“That’s nasty. I threw it away to help you out So Howard doesn’t and out what you’re really thinking and get upset-

He squeezed her wrist harder, and Sienna’s face scrunched up in pain. She moaned and wondered if he was actually trying to break her wrist.

“Nasty!” Josiah’s eyes were all fired up, but there was also something cold in them. He was all mixed up “That’s what you think of me

“Is there a problem? I’m just telling the truth. It doesn’t matter what I think. If you don’t want Howard to be bummed, maybe you should keep your thoughts to yourself—”.

Yvette couldn’t take it anymore. She stepped right up and slapped Sienna. That’s enough, Siennal You can’t talk about him like that”

Sienna’s face showed her shock. The slap stung, but she didn’t waste any time and swung back at Yvette

“Sienna!” Yvette was holding her check, looking really surprised “Did you just hit me! How dare you!”

Sienna just snorted, “So what if I dal‘ You can hit me, but I can’t hit back? That’s not how things work, Yvette”

“I’m gonna get you for that!” Yvette was fuming and embarrassed. She went for Sienna.

But Sienna was quicker. She grabbed Yvette’s hair and pulled really hard

“Ouch! That really hurts!” Yvette was crying out, tears in her eyes.

Josiah saw what was happening and rushed over. Miranda and Howard were still by the door, so he just grabbed Sienna’s hand. “Come on, Sienna. Let go. Just let go.”

But Sienna wasn’t listening

Josiah had to get a little firm. He squeezed Sienna’s wrist just enough to make her let go of Yvette’s hair.

Sienna stopped for a second and then started laughing. “How disgusting. You two are really something”

“Sienna-” Yvette was about to say something.

But Josiah cut her off. His face was pale, and his eyes were all intense. “Disgusting? You think I’m disgusting!”

“Yep,” Sarina sneered, not scared at all. “So what It’s the truth. Mr. Flynn, you’re not brave enough to admit it?”

“Sienna,” Josiah said, really emphasizing her name. He held her chin and looked right into her eyes. “I didn’t know you thought of me like that. But if I’m that bad, then why did you say yes to be with me?”

He then dropped his hand and walked away, not even looking at Yvette.

“Josiah, wait!” Yvette hurried after laim, trying to lix her hair that Sienna had messed up.

Sienna just stood there, kind of in shock. A few seconds later, she hit her forehead with her hand.

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She thought to herself, Oh man, I’ve lost my cool. What am I doing? I just said all that stuff out loud i was supposed to be our little game. that it’s out there, how am I gonna keep pretending with Josiah!

Two days

us had passed

Josiah Lavi hit Sienna up, and the flower deliveries to the dance studio had come to a lui.

Now

Sienna couldn’t shake the feeling that maybe their thing was kaput. She didn’t have any real clingy feelings for him, but he was her only hope for now, What to do? She got to figure a way out.

Sienna was totally kicking herself over that little spat they had. Some beef just wasn’t worth it, and she let her disgust get the best of her that day

Since he was giving the cold shoulder, Sienna figured she’d better make the first move. After some serious hemming and hawing, she whipped our her phone and sent Josiah a message: [Busy!]

No shocker, there was no reply

Her show that night wrapped up early, and she was out of the studio before eight. Glancing at her phone, still no word from Josials.

Sienna took a deep breath, grabbed her phone, and hit dial.

The phone rang and rang, and Sienna was about to hang up when he picked up. His voice was all lazy and a bút testy. “Hey, what’s up?”

“Josiah,” Sienna bit her lip and said. “You busy? I. I wanna catch up

“You wanna catch up?” He let out a litle chuckle. “Got something important? Just lay it on me over the phone.”

Sienna was caught off guard. She didn’t really have anything pressing. Not wanting to tick him off. she tried to smooth things over and said, “Let’s meet up. Some stuff is just better in person.”

ow he fina

There was a long pause on his end. “We’ll see. I’m out and about right now,” he finally said

“Should I hold tight for you?” Sienna pondered and offered. “You heading back to Silver Beach tonight? I can wait for you there

Another long silence and he finally mumbled, “Whatever. But I’m not sure when 11l get back.” And he hung up.

Sienna was holding her phone, feeling a little frustrated. What was her play! Just suck it up, she guessed. Getting what she wanted never came cheap.

She

her phone away and beaded to Silver Beach. To her surprise, her fingerprint unlocked the door–Josiah must’ve forgotten to wipe her print from the records. He was probably just swamped.

With the door open, Sienna decided to step inside.

Josiah walked in at IAM, back at Silver Beach.

Sienna was lounging on the couch. She heard the door and shot up, dashing over. “You’re back?” she asked softly when she saw him.

Josiah kicked off his shoes and headed into the living room. Sienna’s eyes were all warm and expectant. It kinda got to him, but he kept his cool, his eyes cold. “What brings you heret Thought I was disgusting, didn’t you?” he said.

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Sienna had her apology ready. She parsed her lips and said. Tim sorry, I was wrong that day. I shouldn’t have said those things.”

Apologizing, huh? Josiah wondered and narrowed his eyes bait stayed quiet.

Suddenly, Saruna felt Josiah practically fall on her. His strong, manly scent hit her. She frowned, feeling a bit suffocated, and tried

him

to push h

“TV” Josial felt her pushing and his eyes turned cold. “This your way of apologizing? Not even gonna hug me! What’s the point then?”

la.“ Sienna quickly shook her head. “I didn’t mean to not hug you. You’re just beavy; I couldn’t hold you up.”

That worked for him. Josiah raised an eyebrow, pulled her in close, and whispered in her ear, “Sienna, I’m feeling dizzy

Up close, she could smell the booze on him. He must ve had a few too many; no wonder he was dizzy. Sienna gritted her teeth and helped him inside. Tll get you inside”

She managed to get him on the couch, using all her strength. Even that made her break a light sweat

“Ugh.” Josiah lay there, holding his head and groaning “Sienna, I don’t feel so good.”

“I know” Sienna frowned. Just lie down. I’ll make you some honey water to help with the hangover

She went in for a bit, came back with a blanket, spread it over him, and then went to the kitchen. She knew where honey was from when she stayed here before. She quickly made some honey water and took it to the living room

“My head hurts,” Josid was arting like a kid, fussing and calling out. “Sienna, where’d you go?”

“Right here” Sieni hurried over and steadied lain. I made you some honey water. Here, drink it”

“No way” Josiah wrinkled his nose and nurned his head away.

Sienna coaxed him. “You said your head hurt, right” “Thisil help”

She held the cup to his lips. He glanced at it sideways. “You made this

“Yeah” Sienna noddeil Problem?”

“Alright.” Josiah gave a small smile since he took this as a display of her care for him. “I drink it” He bent his head and sipped it bit by bit from her hand.

After finishing, he grabbed Sienna’s hand. “Don’t go. Don’t leave. Sienna, stay with me. Don’t leave me…” Then he fell onto the couch and passed

Sienna tried to pull away but couldn’t budge. Is he seriously that strong even when he’s out cold? she wondered and let him

The sun peeked through

gh the cu

‘curtains. Josiah jolted awake on the couch, calling out, “Siennal

But there was no answer. He was alone, the blanket having slipped to the floor. No Sienna in sight.

He sighed, rubbing his temple and thinking. Has last night been a dream? Sienna never showed up? Does she really think I’m gross and ditch me?

Suddenly, footsteps echoed Josiah looked up.

“Morning, you’re up!” Sienna said, walking over. Her long hair was tied back in a braid, falling down her waist and making her look super skinny.

Josh’s heart skipped a beat. Last night was real. She was here. He asked, a little poury, “Where were you?”

“I was in the kitchen she answered and pointed. “Your kitchen’s pretty empty, so I made some porridge and sandwiches. You drank last night, so no coffee for you.”

She bent down, picked up the blanket, and started folding it, asking “How you feeling? Sull got a headache?”

Tm alright” Josiah shook his head. Just a bis dizzy still”

“That’s how it

it is when you first wake up,” she said, holding the blanket. “Till put this away. You should get up, rinse your mouth, and eat something