Chapter 79 Found her

Chapter seventy-nine
Dave
I roll again. I twist and turn.
Then, I open my eyes suddenly. My eyes feel so sticky and I feel so tired and weak and dirty.
When have I been sleeping?
My eyes went straight to the wall clock and I realize it's noon.
What happened? Why am I still here?
Then it came at me suddenly. I remember meeting Michael and drinking so much.
I didn't even tell him what I wanted to do. Gosh, I've messed up big time.
I need to call him and tell him to help me find where Jones is. I don't think I will survive the next day if I don't find Jones.
I need her to come back to me. I want her to know I can do anything for her and I have already started. My father doesn't have the right to control my life.
And he wouldn't be able to do so in the future.
I look around for my phone. I get up from my bed and dust everywhere. Then I realize I've been sleeping on it.
I sigh, very much frustrated. I take a seat and open my phone. There's a message from Michael already. I open it and my eyes went wide with excitement.
I feel a surge of happiness. How did he do it? How did he even know?
Actually, that's one thing I love about Michael. I don't need to explain things in detail for him before he knows exactly what to do. That was why I took him as my best friend during our school days.
Michael just sent me the location of Jones.
I stand and yell.
I need to get dressed. I feel so dirty. And I have never done so before. Gosh, love can make you do the unspeakable. I felt so miserable but not anymore. I will be seeing Jones soon.
I drop the phone on the bed and enter my bathroom.
Within an hour, I was done with dressing. I select grey trousers with a black t-shirt. I'm wearing sneaker and I didn't forget my cologne. I can never forget it for anything else.
My stomach feels so empty and it makes me feel so weak. I don't think I can go on moving without taking anything.
I walk downstairs and Miracle was beside the dining table already. I wonder how she knew I was awake.
I move closer and she bows slightly, "Good morning," she says with a smile.
I sit and look at the covered dishes, "What's for breakfast?"
She laughs briefly, "It's no more breakfast. It's lunch but I made you tea with the sandwich. I notice you might want to do light."
I nod slightly. She understands me so well. She has been working with me for years now and she knows what to make according to my mood. And she's good. She's really good.
It's a pity she would eventually have to leave when Jones comes back. Or well, whenever I'm able to get married.
I'm not going to be pessimistic about it. I am sure the future is bright for me.
I remove the cover from the food and take the sandwich.
I eat it in a hurry before dashing out of the house. I enter my car.
I drove straight to Jones, according to the address that Michael sent to me.
I entered the town of Aylesbury. It took me an hour to get to my destination even without strong traffic.
I follow the numbers on the house to identify which one is where Jones would be.
The house turns out to be beside the stream.
No wonder Jones chose to come here. One can always relax here. The calmness of the stream at night or the chirping of the birds is something I can never argue with. It's a nice way to relax.
I park the car and get down. I walk to the house and knock slightly.
No answer came. I went again and no sounds indicate that someone is even living in the house.
Maybe she's not inside the house. I move away from the door and did as though I want to go behind the house. Perhaps, I can just look at the stream before going back. Then, I can come back some other time.
I walk closer and stop briefly as I look at a lady far away. She sat and was looking ahead, at the stream.
I don't need anyone to tell me that that girl is Jones.
I couldn't even move. If it was out of happiness or the fact that I almost lost this girl because of my father. Or because I'm scared she might still reject me.
I sincerely don't know what to do.
She stands, picks the basket beside her and turns to look at me.
Her eyes went dark with shock as she watch me.
She drops the basket with her suddenly and comes running towards me.
I don't even believe it. I don't believe she will be so happy to see me.
I caught her in my arms and hugged her so tightly as if someone was about to take her away from me.
She pulls back after a while, I notice the tears on her face, "I'm sorry for lying. I had to do it because of you. Your father threatened to disown you. And I didn't want that to happen. Aside from that, I know you don't want him to be in any slander. That is why I couldn't tell you he was also involved in my kidnap case," she rattles off.
I stay shocked for a minute. Yes because I had once thought my father could be involved in it but when there was no evidence to back up my claim, I let it.
I pull Jones closer to my heart again. I kiss her on the forehead.
"I feel so happy to see you again."
That's not the only reason why I feel that way. Jones just showed me she considers me as hers. And she would do anything even if she knew it would affect her.
I feel my heart beating so well again.
This is the one I want to live the rest of my life with.
I pull her away again and gently wipe away her tears, "Will you marry me, Jones?"