Chapter 39

CARLA
Just great. I wasn't expecting this to happen at all. If a fight had broken out right now and they've harmed themselves, I would be to blame. But really it's not my fault. I wanted to go out for a bit, Jayden was too busy attending to business matters on his laptop that I decided to go for a stroll. Only to be pulled by Jerry to a side. I did not think Jayden would come after me like that.
Sometimes I think he's taking this too serious. He left his business just to spy on me? And to top it all he picks a fight with Jerry. This is so hard, I don't know if I can survive in a committed relationship. I don't want to be controlled or uncomfortable with the person I'm supposed to see as my boyfriend.
I stared at him after Jerry left, he had this look that can kill anyone. I mean he's deadly right now.
"Jayden..." I called.
He turned and left. I ran after him till we got to the suite. He went back to the table where he kept his laptop and business files. I slammed the door shut and sat in front of him.
"Jayden will you stop ignoring me?" I asked sitting in front of him.
"Why won't you listen to me and stay away from that idiot?!" He yelled, letting out all the anger he has been keeping inside.
"I didn't go to him. He was waiting there already when I got there. You shouldn't get worked up like this. You are beginning to make me feel so uncomfortable. I am not used to this and you know it."
He sighed, "I'm sorry, but I hate seeing you with that particular man."
"You should try and trust my efforts to make this work and worthwhile. I won't cheat on you and I hope you understand that." I got up to leave.
He pulled me back so fast and hugged me.
"I'm sorry. I'll be much calm from now on. I am acting like an idiot, I understand. It's because of how I feel about you."
"Yeah you're a jerk, but I love you anyway." I smiled.
"I'll apologise to him when I see him to make you happy."
"You don't have to. It's fine. Are you hungry?" I asked.
He rubbed his belly playfully, "You bet I am."
"Let's order some food then. Can I also help with anything?"
He nodded, "You can help with a lot."
That husky voice, I wasn't talking about that.
"I mean with your work. You have such a dirty mind. Jeez." I frowned.
He smiled, "I can't help myself if you're too beautiful."
"I better go order something before you eat me jerk."
•••••
I stayed with Jayden for the few days he wanted to spend and leave everything else for his assistant. I didn't see Jerry much, he did not come back looking for me making me think if he already gave up. I also got Beatrice's address and phone number, we finally decided to leave. We left early and arrived back at the city in no time.
Jayden dropped me off at the apartment after showing his displeasure with where I still live. Not that there's something wrong with the place, he just wants to move me to a 'much better place'. I already told him I prefer staying here, I don't want all that luxurious lifestyle just yet.
I met Joyce at home thankfully. We hugged happily, I realized how much I've missed my best friend in the past few weeks I was away. She hasn't changed much, but I think I did a lot. Maybe because of the luxurious life I've been living for weeks.
"So you guys are now a thing?" She asked after I told her about all that happened at the island.
I shrugged, "I think we are. We both love each other."
She grinned widely, "You mean you both fell in love with each other so fast? This is great! I never thought this man would make my every day prayer come to pass but it did. More reason why I like him."
I raised a brow in inquiry, "What do you mean by your every day prayer?"
"Like you don't know I always wish for you to find a man who would love and make you happy." She rolled her eyes.
"You are such a drama queen. But then, thank you. Your prayers were answered." I laughed.
"The only thing that's left is for you two to get married and have kids." She said making me choke on my drink.
"What?!" I yelled.
"Why are you looking at me like that?" She asked referring to my wild expression.
"Because you just sounded stupid right now. Why would I want to rush into marriage all of a sudden and worst of all have kids?!" I yelled again.
She rolled her eyes. "Looks like I've got another prayer to do. Are you planning on staying like that forever? Don't you think he might be planning on having his own family one day?"
That doesn't make sense. Isn't it just too fast for us to start getting married immediately? We already talked about commitment, I am trying to get used to it. Talking about marriage would be pushing me to the edge. But then Joyce may be right, what will I do when he starts asking for more? I don't know if I want to spend the rest of my life with a man yet.
"I don't want to have this conversation with you Joyce. You are giving me a big headache already." I ignored her.
"You'll have to face the truth one day no matter how you run from it and..." Her speech was cut off when the doorbell rang.
I sighed in relief going to open the door. I smiled and hugged him, just who I needed to see. Joyce was giving me enough headache already.
"You came back so fast." I told him letting him into the apartment.
"I went to attend to something important, so I stopped by since the way back is through here." He replied.
Joyce got up when she saw him. She doesn't seem to be intimidated by him like before. Instead she frowned with her hand on her waist.
"Don't tell me you're going to be sleeping with us in this house?" She teased.
"Hello..."
"Joyce." I told him.
"Joyce, it's nice to meet you." He said with a smile.
Joyce didn't even say hello to him. She welcomed him with a huge question instead.
"This is not the first time we would meet young man. Stop pretending to be meeting me for the first time!" She snapped at him.
Young man? For all I know he's older than Joyce and I. And she's calling him young man?
"Joyce! What is wrong with you?" I scolded.
She moved her hand from her waist and crossed them on her chest.
"Telling your boyfriend the truth. Sorry bestie but I don't trust him. Tell him I'm gonna kill him if he does anything to hurt you." She said facing me.
I feel like laughing.
"He's right in front of you Joyce. He can hear you."
Jayden did not look angry or react in any way. Instead he smiled at my friend's crazy behavior.
"You can kill me whenever I hurt your dear friend." He said to her.
"And shove your body deep into the grave?"
"JOYCE!!!" I screamed in horror. What kind of thought is that?
"Yes Joyce." Jayden replied her ignoring my outburst.
Joyce's lips twitched in a smile, "Good. You're welcome, good to see you. I should be in my room now so you two will have some privacy."
"Thanks. I'd appreciate that." I replied sarcastically.
She gave me a disgusting look before leaving the living room. Jayden grabbed me from behind immediately, he kissed my neck and ear playfully.
"Have you talked to your sister?" I asked him.
He stopped hugging and flopped down on the couch.
"Why are you talking about her now?" He replied with a question.
"Because she's a vital part of our relationship remember? You guys had a fight because of me. I was thinking you'll settle now that you're back." I replied.
"That's not for you to decide and worry about. Sit down." He tapped the couch beside him.
I sat down rolling my eyes. Though this all seems perfect, I still have my doubts. Are we going to keep acting like this all the time? Are we going to keep fighting his sister just to prove our point? And I also don't know how long this will last or where it's going to go.
"Can you tell me about Davina?" I asked him.
He frowned, "Why do you want to know about her? Besides I have told you all there is to know."
"What I actually mean is can you tell me what you feel for her now?"
"You know what I feel for her. Don't ask me."
"What if it doesn't work out with me? Will you go back to her?" I asked again.
He palmed his face groaning in frustration.
"Are you trying to start another fight Carla? Stop talking about Davina. I don't want to hear anything about her from you. Why don't you forget her and stop worrying about what is none of your business."
That was harsh. I shook my head in anger, none of my business yet she keeps coming after me.
"I am the one being bullied by her because of you. I wonder how you fell in love with that bully." I rolled my eyes.
"Me too. But it's all in the past. I won't be with a bully anymore. Now let's forget that and watch a movie." He suggested changing the topic. I can tell the topic was making him uncomfortable that he has to explain himself a number of times.
"What movie should we watch?" I asked him.
"I don't know. Maybe a horror movie will do?" He smirked.
"No way! There is no way I am watching a horror movie with you jerk! No way!" I protested.
I remember how I almost got a heart attack after watching that horror movie at the hotel. I am not doing another one tonight. I still get chills from watching that one.
"I'm right here with you. Don't be afraid."
"Still a no for me. Don't you dare argue with me! We will watch a romantic comedy and that's it!" I threatened him.
"Fine. We'll watch whatever boring content you want." He surrendered.
"Good." I said getting up. I went into my room to get some movies I had bought earlier to watch. As much as I didn't want romance before, I loved watching the movies.
My phone suddenly beeped. It was ony bed. I checked the text that came in, I was shocked. It's a threatening text from an unknown number.
~ I'd be careful if I were you. You will pay for everything you have done ~
My mind drifted to the two people who could possibly hate me right now. Davina and Madeline. If I should show this to Jayden again, he might do something worse than what he already did.
This would not only put me in more trouble, but damage my relationship with him. I should probably ignore this text and be on the lookout for them. Perhaps this is a wrong text. I put back my phone and got out with the movies. I inserted the disc in the player and sat back with Jayden to enjoy the movie.
But the whole time my mind won't leave that threatening message. I have gotten a lot of threats from people in the past. Girls who think I'm taking their men away from them. It's sad to think that I'm going through another one again. Just when I decided to be happy.
Is happiness not meant for me at all?