Chapter thirty three

Drake's POV
This earth hold many beauties, treasures beyond my imagination but nothing compares to her.I thought I loved Cardi but I guess I felt indebted for all she has done for me.I can swear on my life that what I feel for Jemima seems like that thing called Love.Daniel said when in love you can't stop thinking about her.She even takes over your dreams and every second you just want to be close to her.I never thought I would be a victim of love.Does that mean I will start sobbing and acting all broken and vulnerable every time Jemima and I are not cool?Arrrrggh!!!Being in love sucks.

"You are all dismissed.Practice is over..." Coach Weiner shouted and we all screamed excitedly.Since we are so close to the new season, our coaches have been a little bit hard on us.But I don't blame them, I blame the pressure that comes from the Basketball federation.

"I can't feel my legs.Coach Josh has been more strict today?" Wayne complained as we headed out of the changing room.

"Me too.I can't wait to get home and set my eyes on my Jemima.After that I know I will feel better..."

"She came back.Wait, how did she forgive you?"

"It just happened..."

"Tell me your secret dude.What do you do that they can't leave?"

"I am a charmer dude..."

"But I am glad she is back.For once after three weeks your face is radiating and you smiling like you won some damn lottery..."

"Was I that vulnerable?" I asked unbelievingly.

"Yeah.You only talked when talked too.You were always angry and temperamental.You even came up a boring routine home practice practice home.That's the effect she has on you. told you, you would fall for her. The question is what are you going to do?"

"I don't know.All I know is I want to be with her..."I was attracted to her with the kind of heady trance that brings a butterfly to a nectar.She is the right blend of shy and sweet.Just what Drake needs.

"What about Cardi?"

"I don't know, if only it was that easy to leave her then I would.Off late all she does is drive me crazy.She is turning to be more of a liability than an asset..."

"How hard can it be?The paparazzis will be on your case for a while and then they will start going after another poor soul

"Was I that vulnerable?" I asked unbelievingly.

"Yeah.You only talked when talked too.You were always angry and temperamental.You even came up a boring routine home practice practice home.That's the effect she has on you.I told you, you would fall for her. The question is what are you going to do?"

"I don't know.All I know is I want to be with her..."I was attracted to her with the kind of heady trance that brings a butterfly to a nectar.She is the right blend of shy and sweet.Just what Drake needs.

"What about Cardi?"

"I don't know, if only it was that easy to leave her then I would.Off late all she does is drive me crazy.She is turning to be more of a liability than an asset..."

"How hard can it be?The paparazzis will be on your case for a while and then they will start going after another poor soul.If you think you want to spend your whole life with her then she is worth the sacrifice..."

"The issue is I am not sure if I am ready to chose yet.I don't wanna lose both of them.Cardi is my routine and Jemima is my amusement.They both are important to me..."

"You dude, are so complicated..." wayne squeezed my shoulder,"Do you care for a drink?"

"No.All I need is my Jemima right now..."

"Okay..."I want to run home, home to you my loveFor I am never more calm, more whole, more complete than when you are my side.


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My insides are in chaos.I don't know how to deal with these new feelings I have.On one hand is Cardi my IT girl and on the other is Jemima who makes me feel complete.I can't live like this all my life, I need to chose one. But what?When I got back to the kitchen, Jemima and Daniel were laughing about something.

"Did I miss something?" I arched a perfect eyebrow at them.

"No honey.The table is set, let's have dinner now.I know you are starving..." Jemima beamed and walked towards me.

"Come and let's eat..." She dragged me to the dining table.

"Wow, it smells delicious.It's been long since I had some real food, chicken stew and greens. What would I do without you?" I took her right hand, brought it to my lips and kissed it.

Drake what's there to think about.Cardi is your IT girl but she drives you crazy whereas Jemimaa seems to be the peace you need in your chaotic life.Jemima is what you need.Imagine coming home to this.Dinner, a loving wife and lots of peace and happiness.Which sane man wouldn't want this?

But what about my other world What if Jemima can't put up with my other world?She is too soft for the limelight.Jemima and Cardi with their different personalities are important to me. There was a comfortable silence as we all dug into our food.

"You two should rinse your faces.You look like clowns especially you Jemima.." I stated.

"I will, I even forgot..." Jemima chuckled.

"Thanks Jemima, I really had fun."Daniel beamed at Jemima and she nodded smiling.

"I am jealous I missed on our little family reunion..."

"There is always next time, right bff?" Jemima wiggled her eyebrows at Daniel who nodded at me.

" You are bffs now.That was fast..."How could Daniel not want to be her Bff?She brings calmness and peace whenever she goes.

"Yeah.But this is the best decision I have ever made..." Daniel commented and the table was filled with silence again.

After we finished eating, Jemima cleared table and went to the kitchen.Eating together felt like a scene from a family sitcom which made me realise Its time to settle down...

"What have you decided Drake?" Daniel asked after he downed a glass of water.

"I am still in a dilemma..."

"Jemima is a good girl and doesn't deserve to be the other woman.She deserves better..."

"You think I don't know that?" I asked in almost a loud voice.

"She is an amazing woman.You don't deserve her.She genuinely loves you and you would be a fool not to see that..."

"Daniel it's not that easy.I wish it was as easy as it sounds.I will be putting my career at stake, am I really up for the challenge?I am not sure."

"Just don't drag her along.Just tell her upfront.I won't let you use her Drake" There was a warning edge in his voice.

"I thought you were on my side?"

"Not when feelings of a innocent girl are involved.I wish I was you, I would trade even my life to be with her.Too bad, her eyes only see you.Her heart only beats for you.Lucky you Drake you are loved with such an amazing woman and unlucky you if it's her you toss aside..."Before I could answer him, Jemima joined us at the table.

"Guys, do you care for some apple cake?"

"No, it's getting late.I will just clean my nose and leave..."

"Can't you sleep here tonight?" Jemima asked in a pleading tone.

"Sorry BFF I have an important meeting with board of directors tomorrow."Daniel replied

"Okay..."

They both stood up and hugged each other as Daniel whispered something to her.Damn God knows how much I wanted to hear what he was telling her.As I walked him to the door I was filled with curiosity to know what he was whispering to Jemima.

"What were you telling Jemima Bro?"

"Just a bff code.See you later..." He gave me a small smile and left.