Chapter 25

CARLA
"Yes. Take care of everything else, I'll call her. I can't believe she left without informing me. She had better not be coming here. It won't be cool at all. I won't accept that from her. I have to hang up now. We'll talk later."
That's Jayden's voice. He woke me up with his loud voice so early in the morning. He is even still in bed, can't he be more quiet.
"You should use a speaker. Or better still invent an alarm that looks like you. You ruined my sleep." I scolded him.
He dropped his phone and looked at me, then looked away abruptly.
Huh? What's wrong with him? I think he has finally lost it. What a jerk.
"I'm sorry I woke you up." He apologized.
What? He apologized? Like he didn't argue with me before doing that? This is so unlike him. Something is not right. He may be sick and unwell.
"Are you okay?" I asked touching his forehead.
He stared blankly.
"I'm fine. Why are you doing that?" He asked confused.
"You're not arguing with me today. I had to check to be sure. You are scaring me." I said with sarcasm.
"Not now Carla." He laid back on the bed with his back facing me.
I guess he's not done sleeping yet. And he decided to ruin my sleep. Now I have to get my lazy ass off bed even if I don't want to.
Last night's event replayed in my mind. I became angry remembering how that bitch kissed him. Somehow I felt relieved when he explained.
She is his ex girlfriend and it makes my blood boil to know they've even dated before. I feel so angry seeing her. I want to scratch her face with my long nails.
Jayden is mine alone!
"What?" He asked turning around.
I covered my mouth. This is when I realized that I've screwed up. How could I be angry to the extent of thinking out loud? And he heard that! Oh gosh, I'll die of embarrassment.
"Um nothing." I rushed out of bed into the bathroom.
I locked the door and heaved a huge sigh of relief. I fell to the ground, hoping it would just open up and swallow me.
What is wrong with me? Why am I claiming Jayden? Why can't I stand seeing him with other girls? We're not a couple, he's a playboy who like me doesn't do commitment. So what the fuck is wrong with me?
I took my bath and went out. He's fast asleep. I decided to go for a run, and order food if he's still sleeping by the time I'm back.
I took the route where a few other people are jogging. This island still has places I haven't been at. I'll probably treat myself later when Jayden goes for his business.
I got tired and stopped, sat down on a rock to drink some water before continuing. I watched the view of the island and the waters. Everything is so beautiful.
The serenity is everything for me.
Two shadows suddenly hovered above my head. I looked up to see an unfamiliar face with the bitch called Davina. I mean, Jayden's ex girlfriend according to him.
They're both looking at me wrongly. They're giving me hateful looks that could send one six feet underground.
"Here she is Madeline. The clingy whore who won't leave Jayden alone. She keeps going everywhere with him pretending to be innocent. I know girls like her." Davina said hatefully.
The other one who looks a bit familiar, yet I don't know her glared at me.
"You're the slut who is going everywhere with my brother? This is so disappointing. I expected more." The Madeline girl spat at me.
She's Jayden's sister? That's why she looks so familiar. I never knew Jayden's sister would be this... What was I expecting? It seems being rude proudly runs in their blood.
I got up ready to leave. Not because I'm scared of them, but what I might do to them if I am unable to control my anger anymore. So I better avoid trouble.
"I have no idea what you're talking about. I'll just take my leave." I tried to leave, they blocked my way.
"The nerves! You dare talk back at me! Do you have an idea who I am and what I can do to your miserable life? And you still dare to talk back at me? You've got guts!" Madeline fumed.
I sighed, "I am seriously avoiding trouble. I have no business with you. I only have business with your brother. You should take your anger out on him and not me."
That's right. If there's anyone who deserves to be scolded, it's Jayden and not me. Why aren't they that smart to understand?
"You!!" She raised her hand to hit me but was stopped by another hand.
By the tattoo on the person's hand, I already guessed who it is.
"Jayden." I called shocked.
He doesn't look happy. He has a very deadly look, his eyes are so dark. I moved a bit, this side of him is so scary. Even they are scared, Madeline's expression shows she's terrified.
"Jayden... You're hurting me." Madeline winced.
He didn't let go of her hand.
"What do you think you're doing?" He asked coldly.
Gosh he sounds like a possessed demon already.
"Letting her know her place! I can't watch anyone come into our lives and ruin it again!" She yelled still in pain.
He frowned, looking at Davina who moved back.
"And she's the best option for me to go with? Really? You are now friends with the girl who duped me years ago? You think she's better than Carla?"
He finally let go of her hand. Pissed. Madeline glared at me while rubbing her wrist.
"Jayden I-" Davina tried to say but he cut her off.
"I don't want to hear anything from you!" He yelled at her.
All this yelling is making me terrified about him. I know him to be cold but not to this extent. He hardly treats me like this, now he looks intimidating.
"She's a slut Jayden! I'll never accept her! Mom will never accept her! We don't need a woman like her. She's indecent and loose." She insulted me.
I couldn't say a word. But I kept my eyes on them, listening to all the insults they're giving me. I'm used to it but somehow it hurts knowing they don't accept me.
Why do I even want to be accepted anyway?
"That's your problem. Not mine." He took my hand and led me away.
I could feel their hateful glares hitting the back of my head. Great, now I have enemies I never asked for. All because I accepted a contract with Jayden. I am already going through so much because of him.
How did Jayden find me anyways? I thought he was asleep when I left? How did he find me so fast and came right on time to help me.
He stopped walking and let go of my hand. He turned with a pissed off look. Now what? He's going to scold me?
"She started it. If you're going to scold me for your sister, you might as well just listen to her." I crossed my arm without waiting for him to talk.
He faced me without saying anything. Just a long gaze with some fire in his eyes. Why is he not saying anything? What's he planning to do to me now?
"Hey say something. Why are you looking at me like that without a word? I'm going to-"
He pulled me to himself and wrapped his hands around my body. He hugged me. I don't understand why, I didn't move. I just stood there dumbfounded and unable to understand what's happening. Is he okay?