Lost and Found by Megan Fields Page B

on between them?” He says matter of factly.
    “No. I don’t know why she won’t give us another chance though. I know she’s been through some stuff since I was gone, but we clearly still have feelings for each other.”
    “If I remember correctly she was head over heels for you. You could see it a mile away that she was totally and utterly in love with you. Give her time.”
    “Thanks Max. I will. I just hope she doesn’t take too long. It’s killing me.” I half joke, but am half serious. I haven’t been with anyone for over six months now and I know I don’t want anyone other than Ella. I know she loves me. I just need her to see it. To believe that I won’t hurt her again.

Chapter 8
    Ella
    Things are quiet for the next few weeks. Life seems to have settled back into its usual routine. Work at the club has picked up and we’ve an auction coming up. The community voted in favour of Dom's putting themselves up for auction and I’ve been busy preparing. We’ve spent a lot of time talking with the members and making sure everything’s in place. We want to make sure that it all goes to plan and that everyone knows what to expect.
    Outside of work, I’ve been in contact with Jack quite a lot. I feel more comfortable now that he knows about Eric and he’s respecting my decision to just be friends.
    Saturday night arrives and with it the night for the club auction. I arrive at work early to make sure everything’s ready and to deal with a few last minute issues. I could barely contain my excitement about the Dominants being included. Alex’s idea was brilliant. I’m in my office getting ready when Izzy enters.
    “Hey. We ready for tonight?” She asks.
    “We’re all good to go.” I reply, looking in the mirror at my outfit. I always wear all black on these occasions and tonight’s no exception. I’ve chosen a little black dress, which forms to my body and is off the shoulder, and paired it with hold-ups and stilettos. Izzy walks up behind me and looks over my shoulder at my reflection in the mirror.
    “I see you did not add yourself to the list of Dominants up for auction tonight. Have you spoken to Jack yet?” She asks concern in her voice.
    “No, I don’t want to be a part of it this time. I want to manage it and make sure everything goes well.” It’s a lame excuse and she knows it.
    “What about Jack. Have you told him yet?” She walks over to my office window, looking out over the first floor. She’s like a pit-bull, won’t let go until she gets what she wants.
    “No. I can’t. He won’t understand. He knows about Eric, but he deserves an ordinary life Izzy, with a normal girlfriend.” I sigh. It will kill me to see him look at another woman the way he looks at me.
    “You are normal Ella.” Her voice is laced with anger. She walks over to me and faces me back to the mirror. “Do you not see the stunning woman before you? Do you not see the woman who had the strength to change her life? Most women would’ve continued to hide, but you, you made the hard decision to get on with your life and fight back. Jack would be lucky to be with you and if you’re lucky, you may just find ‘your’ happy ever after. Not all of us are that lucky.” I see sadness in her eyes and I turn to face her.
    “Izzy, what’s the matter?” She shakes her head, her mask back in place.
    “I’m fine. I just want you to be happy. Since Jack’s come back, you’ve changed and you need to recognize that. I helped you once, a long time ago and I’m trying to help you again.” She shrugs her shoulders and moves away from me.
    “Okay, but you know I’m here for you right?”
    “I know.” She pauses for a moment before placing her hands on her hips. “Right… Let’s get this auction started shall we?”
    “I’ll be down in five minutes. I’ve just got to finish my make-up.” The door closes behind her and I return to the mirror to finish getting ready. While putting on my mascara I think about