Jaclyn found Shane’s new girlfriend very familiar. But she couldn’t tell when or where she had seen her before. She made a mental note to ask Nik or Georgina who she was. It was great to be around all her friends again. When she found she was pregnant she had slowly reduced all contact. She didn’t want them to found out. Now she sat with all of them around one big table. Mark brought his girlfriend, Helen, along. Bryan and Nik constantly sending out love vibes to each other. Nick and Georgina were so in love. Jaclyn sighed. Kian had told her repeatedly that he was still single. She had to laugh so hard. No one had changed. She felt a sting of hurt when she saw Yvonne, Ronan and Jack together but that only lasted a second. Shane was sitting on the opposite site of the table. He kept staring at her. Jaclyn didn’t want to look at him but her gaze was constantly drawn to him. He looked gorgeous. His hair was slightly longer. His eyes greener than ever. Once in a while he would smile when someone made a joke. That smile still send shivers down her spine. Jaclyn sighed again. ‘Why are you sighing so much?’ Jaclyn looked at Kian. ‘Oh it’s just that I’m so jealous of all the girls lying at your feet each day.’ Kian grinned. ‘Wanna join them?’ Jaclyn started laughing. ‘You don’t give up, do you?’ ‘Not when a beautiful woman is concerned.’ ‘Oh stop it.’ Kian looked her deep in her eyes. ‘I can’t. You have this wonderful glow over you.’ Jaclyn started to blush. ‘Kian, behave.’ Yvonne gave him a stern look. The whole table started laughing when Kian bent his head and mumbled an apology. Jaclyn touched his arm. ‘Poor thing.’ Kian looked up with a sad look. ‘See that’s why I’m still single. Each time I make a pass at a girl Yvonne sets me straight.’ Jaclyn shook her head with a smile. He was still the same.

She was beautiful. Shane hadn’t seen her when he first came in but the shock must have been clearly visible on his face when he did see her. She was just like he remembered her. Big innocent hazel brown eyes, a shy smile. She was perfect. He wondered who invited her. It was very hard for him to keep his attention with Kelsey all night. She sat on the other end of the table. He couldn’t keep his eyes of her. Shane had to fight to urge to hit Kian each time he flirted with her. She was his and no one else. Shane shook his head. She wasn’t his anymore. She probably had a new boyfriend. She looked happy. Tired but happy. He wanted to ask her so many things. But he had no idea how to approach her. Was she still angry with him? Or had he been forgiven? Shane was happy when Ronan suggested they should move to the lounge for coffee. Shane nearly forgot about Kelsey when he almost ran to the lounge. He wanted a seat close to Jaclyn. He wanted to hear each word coming out of her mouth. But Jaclyn didn’t enter the lounge. She lingered at the door. ‘It was wonderful to see you all again. But I really have to go. I have to get up early tomorrow.’ Yvonne smiled at her. ‘It was great seeing you too.’ Georgina and Nik walked her to the door. When she was out of sight Shane sighed deep. ‘Someone is in love.’ Mark teasingly sang in his ear. Shane gave him an angry look. ‘I’m very happy with Kelsey, thank you.’ Mark started laughing. ‘You hardly said a word to her tonight. You only had eyes for Jaclyn. I don’t blame you. She was very beautiful.’ ‘She is mine.’ Hissed Shane. Mark just raised an eyebrow and looked at him. Shane realized what he just said. He rubbed his face with his hands. ‘What am I going to do?’ Mark shrugged. ‘Let’s start by being honest to yourself and Kelsey.’