Chapter eighteen

Jemima's POV

"Are you okay? You haven't touched your drink..." Josh asked I downed my drink and answered,"I am okay"

After every one minute, I kept looking at my phone waiting for Drake's reply.Was he okay? Is he ignoring me?Did he get bored with me?I was restless.I felt sad and lonely without him by my side.I yearned for his touches and kisses.I know he lied to me but screw it.He gave me a bracelet and roses that means he is sorry.He keeps kissing me, that means he feels something for me."Don't rise your hopes up..." My subconscious mind mocked.

"Are you still waiting for Drake to reply?" Vee whispered onto my ear.

"Yeah, do you think he is okay?" I asked in a worried tone.

"He is the Drake.He must be okay" She squeezed my hand.I placed my phone on the table and decided to focus on having fun.After few shots,Jayjay and I headed to the dancing floor.Vee and Josh needed some privacy.

"Are you okay little lioness?" He whispered to me and I nodded wordlessly.

"I taught that Kane a lesson.He will never mess with you again.Nobody heartbreaks my sister and goes scot-free.She is a gem,a rare gem.."

"I have been calling you but you never answer..." I faked a sad face.

"I am sorry I didn't.You know I feel ashamed to talk to you while high and drunk..."

"You don't have to ever be ashamed.We promised to always have each other's backs no matter what..." I kissed him on the cheek before hugging himEven before I could squeeze him tight, he pulled back.

"You will make people think that we are dating and no girl will accept to flirt with me.Let's dance. "I just chuckled, shaking my head.After dancing for a while, Jayjay paired me with this averagely handsome short man who had horrible dancing skills when he found a beautiful dancing partner.Before I could even say No, he took my hands and began moving them sides to sides stepping on my feet.Dear Lord, why do I always have bad luck? I wish the dancing floor would swallow me open.After a while, I saw his lips moving but I couldn't hear him because of the music."What?" I shouted at him.

"Would you wish to be my second wife or mistress?" He licked his lips disgustingly.Gross! Disgusting!Since I didn't want to break his nose, I pretended to not have heard him and walked back to the table.Vee and Josh seemed to be enjoying each other's company and I didn't want to ruin that.

Me:Hey, are you awake?

Don't judge.I know I shouldn't have texted him but I couldn't help it.I just wanted some company too.I felt like a third wheel on that table.

My love:Hey Jemima,sorry I didn't reply to you.I was in the gym.Yeah, I am in bed just thinking about you.

If you think I am gonna explain why I call Drake my love then you mistaken.My life, my rules.Got that.

Arrrrggh!I think I like him a lot.I know it seems like am treating him like a rebound but I can't help but crave for him every time he is not beside me.I have an idea, why don't I surprise him at his place?? I know he would be so happy to see me."Guys, I don't feel so well..." I rubbed the sidelines of my forehead.

"What's wrong?"Vee and Josh asked in unison and when they realized they looked down shyly.Aren't you two adorable?
"Just sleepy...I will take a cab and go home.You two continue having fun."

"We can all go home and have fun at my place..."Josh suggested but I disagreed instantly.

"No need brother, I am good.You got this..."I didn't want anybody ruining my plans.

"I hope we have s*x tonight..." Vee whispered to me when I hugged her.

"All the best girlfriend..." I grabbed my phone and leather jacket and walked out of the club.I went home changed into a short black strapless dress which Josh bought me during my graduation.But weirdly the dress seemed shorter than I remembered but whatever, I am gonna surprise him.

I wore my only black stilettos, I wore the bracelet Drake got me, placed my leather jacket on my shoulder, retouched my makeup and I was ready to go.When I got into the cab and say down I realized the dress was growing shorter by the second.But who cares, it's only Drake who will see me.My heart jumped in excitement just by the thought of him.What are you doing to me Drake? It's really hard to be mad at you.

When I arrived at the parking lot, a wave of anxiety washed over me.What if he is with his girlfriend? Or is not pleased to see me?I was hesitant to get out of the cab but I couldn't go back especially after using twenty five dollars.I took deep breaths, paid the driver and walked out of the car.

"Hey you again?" The security guard smiled.

"Yes...." I replied with a straight face and continued walking like I owned the place.

I knocked at the door severally before I heard a familiar laughter from the other sideHere he comes Jemima, act natural and don't stammer.When Drake opened the door, there were multiple expressions on his face.Surprise, shock and a whole lot more of anger.Not was I was expecting, I thought he would compliment on how I look and hug me so tight.There was loud music coming from inside, was there a party?He lied again Jemima, he said he was in bed sleeping.He will never change.

Suddenly a beautiful girl who looked like she had been cut from a vogue magazine's cover walked towards Drake and leaned her head on his shoulder, intertwining their hands.I felt a slash on my heartWas this the bed he was lying on?

"Drake, what's wrong?" She asked in a high pitched Barbie voice.

"Drake, I think I should go..." I turned to walk away when he held my hand," I will drive you home,

"No, I will just take a cab..."I felt wetness in my cheek and I quickly swiped my other hand across my face to stop it.I twisted my hand off his grip and begun walking when I bumped onto something hard and stumbled back but familiar hands were quick to hold me tight.

"Jemima, are you okay?" He asked

"Yes Matt."

"Why are you going so fast and I just arrived?"

"I got bored..." I lied.I felt a lump of tears forming in my throat as I remembered how that girl was so cossy with Drake and he didn't mind.Maybe Josh was right and I had fallen for his charms already.Shame on you Jemima.

"Don't you think your hands have been on her waist for quite a long time now?" I heard Drake ask behind me.

"Drake, let's not do this today.We are here to celebrate even thou this is the last place I wanted to come I am doing this for the team..." Matt answered politely.

"Shall we go back in?" Matt asked and I nodded wordlessly, intertwining our hands. On your face jerkass.

When we walked into the apartment, one of the guys shouted," Here comes the coach's sister..." And the room was filled with screams as some came to hug me.I sat beside Matt on the sofa, our hands still intertwined when I noticed that girl whispering naughtily into Drake's ear.If this goes on, this apartment is gonna turn into a murder scene.Immediately Matt poured me a drink, I gulped down mine and his.

"Are you sure you are okay?"

"Shall we dance Matt?"If this is the game you want to play Drake so be it.I stood Matt from the sofa and began whining for him.I secretly looked at Drake and realized his eyes were blazing with anger.Congratulations Jemima, you are winning this silly game.

" Jemima, we need to talk..." Drake grabbed my arm and dragged me into his room.Everyone looked at us shocked Even Matt was speechless

Drake's POV

I wanted to invite Jemima for the little party I was holding at my place but I wasn't sure she would come.It would have been fun for us to party and then have wild s*x after.Since I kissed her, I could not touching my lips once in a while.

When she asked how I knew that she loved roses, I didn't want her to see me like this obsessed stalker and so I chose not to reply..Truth be told, I checked out all her posts on Instagram and Facebook and found out nearly about everything she loved.I was busy checking her pictures on Instagram, downing my drink as Tasha tried so hard to seduce me when I heard a knock on the door.

When I opened it, I couldn't believe my eyes.Was I dreaming? Was it Jemima's look alike.I begun admiring her from her neck when I reached to her thighs and realised her dress was too short. Her thighs were almost fully exposed.

How dare she wear such a short dress to the party ?Did she want to turn on all the guys at the party?Does she have a date inside there?I felt like I could explode in anger just thinking of another guy's hands on her.

How dare she show off my thighs, arms and shoulders to the whole world? She can't come in, she has to go home.Does she know she looks s*x appealing tonight? I don't want anybody hitting on her especially Matt not even her ex.Only I have the right to see her body no one else.

I don't know what Matt wants, he is always holding Jemima like she belongs to him.He can't take Jemima away from me or else I would kill him.Just seeing them happy and laughing on the sofa, their hands intertwined infuriated me.I felt like breaking his nose.Why was Jemima entertaining him?

Tasha was busy whispering sweet nothing onto my ear but I didn't even turn on.It was like someone was speaking gibberish to me. My eyes were stuck on Jemima who enjoyed flirting with Matt.I could even notice some players looking at her naughtily, I am sure they had already undresses her in their heads.I clenched my hands so tight that I felt pain, damn you Jemima for making me feel like I am going through a slow painful death.I was ready to calm my angry self until she began whining for him that's it, you are changing that dress.