Chapter thirty nine

Jemima's POV
I underestimated this man.Does he expect me to jump up and down in joy because he wants me to be his girlfriend.What difference will it make? He will still be putting on those silly glasses and the cap.I turned around to have a good look at him clapping my hands when I found him down on one knee.

"Wow!!!! Is this a new stunt?"

"What stunt? I am f*cking proposing..."

"What difference will it make? You will still put on that cap and those silly glasses. Why are you trying so hard for nothing?" I snapped at him and slapped the box of ring from his hand.

"That's disrespectful Jemima..." He thundered, standing up.

"You know what's disrespectful, a guy taking advantage of your feelings . A guy rubbing it in on your face of how much he adores his girlfriend.A confused guy who doesn't even know if he wants Jemima or Cardi..." I yelled and pushed him back but he didn't even move.Just looking at him, I could imagine her filthy hands on him yesterday and so help me heavens I am gonna kill somebody.

"What about me?" He yelled back with a tear-eyed stare.

"You are selfish..." I started slapping his chest so hard.

"You don't think about what I feel. You think about yourself..." I picked the box that was lying lazily under the bed and threw it on his chest."It's means nothing. I want you to need me back. I want you to hold me like you hold her. I am tired of being the other woman..." I sank on the floor surrendering to the overwhelming pain that I couldn't contain, "Why can't you need me back?" My hands had covered my face and tears were dripping between my fingers. I want you to need me back. I want you to hold me like you hold her.

"Drake it's hurts so much that I can't be seen with you in public. That we can't drive in your own car. That I can publicly declare my love for you, all because of your f*cking damn appearances and stupid fame..It's so draining, very draining and I don't think I have the strength in me to overcome it.At times I just want to strangle you, kill you but how can I do that while I can't live without you..."

"I am sorry..." I felt his arms on my shoulders and pushed him back that he fell on his sorry ass.

"I am sick and tired of hearing that word..." I sat on the carpet and pulled my legs to my chest.

" I am always tired of all this," He knelt Infront of me," I am also tired of hurting you.."

There was a slight shake of his hands as he placed them on my knees," Since I was 8, all I heard was be like Daniel. Why can't you study lik Daniel? A Harrison should only play basketball as a hobby. Learn something from Daniel . Every chance my dad got he would always rub it in my face how amazing Daniel was. I wanted to be a footballer as long as I remember and when I broke the news to my dad he grounded me for two months thinking I would change my mind but it was all in vain..." He had dropped his gaze, staring at my knees.

" I remember that night like it was yesterday. The day he locked me out since I had come home at midnight from practice. It broke my heart that my dad didn't support my dreams but I vowed I would prove him wrong. I would show him that I can still be successful like Drake by playing basketball. Basketall is my life and that's why I am so careful with what I do. I can't do something that will tarnish my name or question my reputation that's why I am very discreet with lots of things. I am always scared to be on the bad side of the public because I would prove my dad right that I can't do anything without him.."

"Yesterday I was watching your every move Jemima. I remember you dancing with Daniel , walking downstairs laughing with Betty. Every now and then I would secretly stare at my beautiful date who had some few bachelor's praising her . When you walked out of the party I followed you. I opened the door and you didn't even hear me. You were lost in thoughts soaked in tears. It broke me to see you like that, I felt a slash on my chest seeing you broken and devastated. Cardi has always been there as my advisor, my confidant, my friend and she never let anything go wrong for me. She always fixes every wrong in my life, she is a perfectionist. Trust me it took more than guts to leave her because I am on the edge of losing alot of things.

Yesterday, there were few reporters in the party and I wasn't ready to make you the topic of the town. That's the only reason I was with Cardi the whole night so as I don't place you on the limelight or in a spot that you would be forced to answer awkward embarassingly questions. The last thing I would want is to hurt you Jemima.I want you and not Cardi. Only you and that's why I left her..."

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"I understand...." I whispered gaining his attention.He was going through alot and I was only thinking about myself. He had a father to prove wrong and that must be hard for him. He left the only girl who assured everything was perfect in his life just for me, that should count for something right?I should be understanding with him and give it time. I wouldn't want to ruin his reputation or put him at a tight spot. I am patient and I will wait as long as it takes for everything to fall in place.I lifted my head and looked at him. Fear and sadness were evident in his eyes.

"I will wait until everything falls into place, I won't pressure you.."

"I promise I won't hurt you ever again Jemima. I will stop picking Cardi's calls or replying her messages. I will just focus on you."

"I promise I won't hurt you ever again Jemima. I will stop picking Cardi's calls or replying her messages. I will just focus on you."I moved closer to him ensuring there was no inch between us and wrapped my arms around him.

"Yes Drake, I will be your girlfriend..."

"Thanks Jemima..."He pulled back, cupped my face heat rising from my stomach to my chest as his lips were closing in.

"I almost lost my mind on the thought of losing you..." He breathed, brushing my lips with his.I was on the edge of forgetting how to breath.

"I have never seen you that mad..." His tongue devled into my mouth and I accepted kissing him passionately.He lifted me up still kissing , carrying me bridal style and I wrapped my arms around his neck enjoying how perfect it feels.He slowly placed me on the bed with a soft bounce and slipped the t-shirt over my head. He also took off his t-shirt and boxer and threw them on the floor. He claimed my mouth again, hungry and intense until my knees gave in, his hands running every inch of me.

"You are so beautiful Jemima, you just make me feels this beautiful emotions I have never felt before.The way you give yourself to me, the sincerity in your tone when you say you love me, how patient and understanding you are with me. I would be a fool to let you go..." He stated and then we made love.He whispered after our moment of passion and intimacy,"We should have some rest before we leave in the afternoon..."

"What do you mean leave?" I tried to lift my head from his chest only to be pulled closer that we were chest to chest.

"We are going for a vacation pretty doll. We need some alone time before we tell the world about us..."

"And when were you going to tell me this?"

"After you have cooled down and you were ready to listen and let me explain..."

"But I don't have any clothes?" I cried out.

"We can always go for shopping..." He shrugged.We lied in silence for some minutes. Me wrapped up in his arms was overwhelming that I couldn't stop smiling.

"Drake?"He didn't respond. I lifted my head only to see him sleeping peacefully.I raked my fingers through his messy hair and earned a small smile from him.

"I am so drained.Let's get some rest, shall we?"

" Okay..."I fell asleep the moment I shut my eyes, inhaling his scent. I love how he smells after s*x...