Chapter thirty

Jemima's POV

I represent you three weeks of rejected calls, ignored messages and massive loneliness.I know of a person who is nothing but sadness and loneliness and that person is me.There is neither love or light in my life.Yeah, the sun rises but it has been ages since it shone on me.I know, that's how unfortunate I am.Come think of it, I deserve an award.The award for the biggest hypocrite and liar goes to Jemima.I may seem over Drake but only my pillow and I know the untold tears that explain the longingness in my heart. The distance between us was to make me forget him but it just made me realise that I love this son of a man.I don't know how it happened or when it happened but I love him.

If only he would want me as I want him with fire and passion.If only I was never an option.If only he had eyes for me,If only.I felt tears burning behind my eyes but I refrained from crying.I continued whisking the cocoa to remove any lumps so as my chocolate buttercream frosting would be perfect when Vee called out my name."Yes?"

"Matt is here..."

"Okay I will be there in a minute..."I got out of the kitchen and walked to the counter where Vee was wiping the glass of the display case.I handed her the bowl to continue making the frost and walked out of the counter towards Matt.

"Hey Jemima?"

"The cake is ready.Its in the freezer, we wouldn't want it to melt.Or would we?"

"I came..."

"And about the cupcakes, they will be ready soon.The dessert, coach Weiner preferred lemon coconut frozen yoghurt and my friend Billy is working on that.I have had a lot of special re..."I suddenly felt his hand on my mouth, his hand on my waist.

"Who cares about the cake or the f*cking dessert?Will you be my date tonigh?"I suddenly felt his hand on my mouth, his hand on my waist

"Who cares about the cake or the f*cking dessert ?Will you be my date tonight?"

"No..." I replied Icily after he dropped his hand from my mouth.

"Why?Till when will you hide from Drake?"

"I am not hiding from him.I just don't want to see him.There is a difference."

"I want you to accompany me tonight.It would make this friend of yours happy..."

"I am sorry friend but I will have to disappoint you..."I stepped back, ready to turn around and head back to the kitchen to do what mattered when he held my hand.

"Imagine the shock on Drake's face when he sees how happy you are without him..."

"I don't want to see him, final!"I twist my hand from his grip and head back to the kitchen.The LTB was throwing a party to finally welcome my brother to the family and to also have a meet and greet with some of its die hard fans.Your girl here was privileged to be incharge of the cake and desserts.Wow, how circumstances change in a snap! If only I would support him but Drake would be there which will mean more pain and sadness.So I rather pass the offe.

"Go and keep Matt company, I will finish up with the frosting and check up on the cupcakes..."

"Matt is right, short woman..." Vee arched her perfect eyebrow at me.

"Don't push it please..."

"You have been working your ass out for three weeks with no break, some little fun wouldn't hurt..."

"I just don't want to go since I will see Drake and all the submerged memories of how he broke my heart will resurface.I don't want to go through that torment anymore..." My eyes were glossy with tears.

"I won't push it with you then..."

"At least you will have fun with Josh tonight.Assume it's your first date" I changed that saddening topic.

"If you only knew how I wish time would fly at a supersonic speed and it's nine o'clock already." She clapped her hands excitedly as her face glowed with happiness.

"Don't worry, soon you will be ready princess for your prince charming..."

"I wish you were there short woman..."

"I am sorry but I just can't..."

"If you only knew how I wish time would fly at a supersonic speed and it's nine o'clock already..." She clapped her hands excitedly as her face glowed with happiness.

"Don't worry, soon you will be ready princess for your prince charming..."

"Hey ladies, why is Matt at the counter selling I think doughnuts or is it muffin?" Josh asked behind us and I could see Vee biting her lip shyly, her face colour drained.The effect my brother has on this girl, it's beyond human understanding.

"Shit vee, we forgot that no one is on the counter..."

"Don't worry little lioness, I guess the man knows what he is doing." Josh shrugged and dipped his finger inside the frost I was making.

"Wow,it's tasty." He commented after licking his finger.

"So Vee I hope you will be ready by 9 o'clock.You know I love punctuality..." He continued and Vee nodded wordlessly.

"Little lioness, it seems Ian is your date tonight .I will be happy to have you there tonight, if only Jayjay wasn't so drunk, he would have come with us but I don't need to be embarrassed tonight"

"I don't want to go for the party tonight.Vee will represent me and Jayjay."

"No!" He said in a commanding tone and squeezed my arms," I want my little sister to be there to celebrate this milestone in my upcoming career.I will be okay with Vee beside me but it will mean the world to me seeing you there.Please?"

"Little lioness, it seems Matt is your date tonight .I will be happy to have you there tonight, if only Jayjay wasn't so drunk, he would have come with us but I don't need to be embarrassed tonight."

"Okay."Josh has been there for me since our parents' death in ways I cannot explain and if this party means the world to him then fuck Drake's face, I will be there.

"Thank you so much..." He kissed me on the cheek and walked out of the kitchen.

"I guess it's my turn to ask Matt to be my date..." I said in a bored tone only for Vee to jump up and down excitedly.

"Yeeeeei!Our first lavishing party short woman.We will dance until our feet will hurt..."I shook my head and walked to the oven where I removed the cupcakes from it.They smelt delicious.I walked back to the counter and found my brother and Ian talking about the upcoming season. I cleared my throat and they both looked at me confusingly.

"Matt, will you be my date tonight?"

"Yes..." He stammered still not believing I changed my mind.

"What made you change your mind?" He asked curiously.

"I need a break from all of this and what a better way than to attend a party thrown for my brother..."

"So do we go for shopping? it's just two o'clock, we have a lot of time in our hands..."

"I know what to wear.I have a dress and shoes for tonight..."

"Okay, see you at 9 o'clock then."

"Sure..."