Chapter forty two 2

"Jemima, I am sorry...."She halted and turned around to face me," I am tired of hearing that word, it disgusts me." She swiped the hot tears from her face with the back of both her hands and ran upstairs.I fell on my knees calling out to her, my body paralysed with agony and grief but she didn't turn to look at me. "Jemima am sorry..."

"Jemima Don't leave me"

"Jemima! Come back..." That's was it, Jordan had succeeded in taking Jemima from me.My happiness was like a puff of smoke..You can't give up right now Drake, she loves you. You have to say those three word Drake.My subconscious mind advised.She is so mad..What of she doesn't listen to me?I am scared.I replied.

You have to try Drake...You love her, don't let her go.My subconscious mind insisted.Let me go and try to talk to her..When I reached our bedroom and heard the shower on I started retreating when I picked out another sound beneath the pounding water.Sobs that absolutely froze me. My chest crumbled as I thought of the soul-rending sadness I had caused her.I wasn't ready to let her go and that's when an idea popped up.

Jemima's POV

I can't believe Drake would scope that low.God why did you allow me to fall in love with such selfish self-centred man. I wish I had the strength to leave him and never look back but that's where the problem is. He is the centre of my universe. I rather die than live without him. But for this to work, we need a break. Maybe then I will have a tiny bit of space in his heart. I am tired of him stepping all over me. I looked like a obsessed girl who can't let her ex go and it sucks.As I walked out of the bathroom, I found Drake seated on the edge of the bed rubbing his jaw.

"Does it hur?" C'mon Jemima, why can't you act like you don't care?

"You can really punch...." He chuckled.

"You pushed me to the edge. Anyway, I plan to go back to Nairobi tomorrow. We need a break so as you can decide what you want..." At least I managed to say that without breaking down. Although that was the last thing I wanted, it was for the best.

"Jemima, we don't need a break.We are okay, it is just a misunderstanding..." He cried out.

"It's for the best Drake..." I said dryly.

"Jemima, we don't need a break.We are okay, it is just a misunderstanding..." He cried out.

"It's for the best Drake..." I said dryly.

"I want you Jemima,"He tried coming close to me but I held my hand against him,"Don't come close to me Drake."

"Let's do this, why don't you get ready as I prepare a surprise for you downstairs and if I don't win you over then I will personally drive you back to Nairobi tomorrow..."

"Trust me, I am sure you won't win me over. I am done with your excuses Drake. You make me look desperate and I hate it. I love you but I won't let you step all over me...."I felt choked up with unshed tears.

"You have nothing to lose Jemima. One last chance and if I mess it up then I will let you break this off..."

"Okay..." I said dryly.He was right, what do I have to lose?Plus I was curious to see what surprise he had in store.He walked to the closet and took out two black shopping bags.

"I would love you to wear these..." He handed them to me.

"What is in there?" I asked curiously.

"I will let you find out.Thank you for this last chance..." He pressed a soft kiss on my cheek.He walked to the closet and took out two black shopping bags.

"I would love you to wear these..." He handed them to me.

"What is in there?" I asked curiously.

"I will let you find out.Thank you for this last chance..." He pressed a soft kiss on my cheek.

"And please don't come out of the room until I come for you. Can you do that for me?"

"Sure..."From the first shopping bag, I pulled out a very beautiful red dress. In the second shopping bag, there was a pair of beautiful black strap heels. Wow!This is so romantic and sweet. For a moment I forgot I was mad at him. Focus Jemima.I looked like a model from a fashion magazine. The dress hugged my figure perfectly. I wonder how he knew my size.

It was a red mermaid applique halter sleeveless sweep train satin dress.To top it all it was backless. Damn!That dress was officially my favourite.I was ready and set to go downstairs by 7 o'clock by Drake was still not back.I checked the time again on my phone and it was thirty minutes past eight. Did he decide to go and leave me here?I can practically expect anything from this man.

"That's it, I am done..." I lifted my hands up in surrender and began walking towards the door when he walked in. He was all sweaty, his hair so messy.

"I thought I told you to wait..." He said in an authoritative voice.

"I was getting impatient. Maybe you decided to leave me here and go to be with Cardi..." I crossed my arms on my chest.

"I don't want to argue with you especially when you look this beautiful. I knew you would look perfect in that dress, the moment I saw it..."I tried to pretend his compliment didn't get to me but it was already to late. A small smile had creeped on my lips.

"Can you show me the surprise already?"

"Patience baby.Let me freshen up and change..." He walked close to me but I stepped back.

"I told you not to touch me Mr Harrison..."

"You will be begging me to touch you later Mrs Jobs..." He winked at me and walked into the bathroom. I couldn't help but smile at his cockiness. He settled for a pair of black jeans, a plain white t-shirt and a black blazer.The outfit was made complete with a pair of black new loafers.This man looks hot in anything. I bet he would rock even in a sackcloth.

"Are you ready baby?"I nodded and hooked my hand on his arm which caught both of us by surprise.

"You look so beautiful Miss Jobs..."When he opened the door , they were rose petals all over the floor and vanilla scented candles lined up by the walls up to the living room.

"What's happening?" I stammered.

"Sssssh!"There was a nice smooth music and the light from the candles gave the room a warm inviting glow. Before I could say anything he walked me to the dining room. The table was set beautifully with flowers and crystal bowls half filled with water with beautiful lighted floating candles...So he can be romantic of he wants to.

"What's all this Drake" I choked out.

"I know you are hungry.Let's eat. I am sorry, I couldn't manage to cook so I ordered food for us."

"It's okay..."He pulled the chair for me and I sat. He sat across me, his eyes on me all the time.

"Wine?It's Cabernet Sauvignon my favourite."

"Yes please..."He poured the wine in the glass for me, his eyes immensely looking at me.

" Thank you..." I smiled and took a large gulp.Everything made me nervous. I didn't know what to think anymore. What did all these mean?.

"I hope you don't mind having pizza. I didn't know what to get...."I nodded pouring myself some more wine. It was actually my third glass. This romantic madness didn't want a sober mind.