Chapter forty five

Drake's POV

"what are you doing here?"

"Why are your phones off?? The world could be burning down whereas you two are here having the time of your life..." He breathed out.I held him at shoulder length and shook him vigorously, "What has happened with this burning world of yours?"

"You are trending Drake . You are all over the news . It's really bad." He snapped.

"How bad?What bad? Which bad?"

"Ella has uploaded a video on her IGTV claiming you took advantage of her. I thought you took care of that bro..."When I thought I would finally be happy in my life, something explodes on my face. I am finally the king of bad luck. But why now? I paid her a hugesome of money for her silence after I realised she was engaged to another person.To top it up, I didn't take advantage of her, we were both drunk and when she stripped Infront of me I thought she wanted to have se* as much as I did. I guess this skeleton has refused to stay in the closet."I thought so too."

"DRAKE, what is wayne talking about?" Jemima stammered beside me..I had even forgotten she was standing beside me .

"It's a reckless mistake from the past.." I pointed out dryly and walked past her to the bar compartment but she wasn't ready to let it slide," Did you r*pe her?"Her question took me by surprised. No, it shocked me. I thought she knew me better

"How could you ask that?" I snapped at her face.

"Because of the look on your face right now. Guilt and shame..."

"Jemima she wanted to have s*x as much as I wanted to. And I paid her a huge sum of money when I realised she was someone wife to be..."

"An engaged woman?" She yelled more than she asked.

"She wasn't wearing a ring..."

"Wow! ..." She said, her tongue heavy with sarcasm.

"I think we should go back as soon as possible. A private jet is waiting for us in the Sakwa airport. You need to fix this mess as soon as possible bro..." Jack suggested.

"I will go pack our bags..." Jemima said in a low voice.

"No, we are not going anywhere Jemima.We are on our vacation and we are not moving a muscle until on Saturday." I said each word with emphasis before downing a glass of whisky.

"Are you mad?" Both Wayne and Jemimaa said in unison.Right now, I don't care about what's happening around the world. All I want is to spend time with my Jemima, the Ella issue can wait till next week. I am not going to halt my plans just because some girl is greedy for money and Fame.

"I will deal with the Ella's issues next week. Right now me and my baby need to have some rest..." I pulled Jemima close to me and wrapped my arm tightly around her waist.

"Drake what is happening to you? Fame and football are always your priority. What has changed?Your reputation is at stake. People are calling you a r*pist, a s*x pervert and there is also a hashtag on twitter; Justice for Ella..."Wayen scolded more Drake he spoke.

"Jemima is my priority Wayne. And I won't go back home till our our vacation is over."I didn't care how about my fans or the world anymore.For years I have been worried about what people think about me and I thought making them happy made me happy but in real sense I was fooling myself.For the past two days, I realised that Jemima was my happiness.

"Drake, my love,"Jemima cupped my face,"Your reputation is at stake. We can always come back after solving this issue..."

"Baby, we have a wedding to plan and brothers to please. My priority is to get married to you, the rest can follow. I don't care if everything goes down the drain as long as I have you. Those things don't make me happy, being the best footballer in the country doesn't entice me anymore. They can talk as much as they want but I just want you..." I pressed a kiss on her lips and held her so tight in my arms," You are all that matters..."

"Drake..."

"Why don't you go and set the table for breakfast baby? I bet Wayne is hungry after the unnecessary trip..." I cut her off."It was wise for her not to say anything else and go the kitchen.

"You have finally lost it. You are not only in love but stupid in love Drake. What happend to you not falling in love?" Wayen cussed out.

"I have never been so happy bro.. Where has she been all my life?" I spin around, my arms outstretched to the ceiling.No matter the situation at hand, I couldn't stop smiling.

"Do you know what this can do to your career Drake"Wayen tried to reason with me.

"Yeah but I don't care Wayen. I am sick and tired of acting perfect, I just want to live life with the girl I love bro..."

"But there is a right channel bro?"

"Let's drink." I poured some whisky in a glass and handed it to him.

"Who would have thought the great star basketball player would be stupid in love"I was well aware that the allegations were a threat to my career but I didn't know what to do apart from leave it in the hands of my lawyer and manager. Even if things would turn for the worst, at least I had the light of my universe beside me. To hold my hand and support me through this worst trial of my life.

"Wait, did I hear you talking about a wedding?" It was like it hadn't registered in his mind yet.

"Yeah..."

"Why so soo?"

"It's my life Wayne and I dont answer to you..."

"What happened to you here I don't recognise you anymore..."Before I could explain to him a million and one ways Jemima has changed my life for the better, the subject of the matter appeared behind us.

"Breakfast is ready guys..." She stated in a bored tone and walked away to the kitchen.

"Jemima doesn't seem happy about your plan either..." Wayne rolled his eyes and followed her.Wayen and I seemed to be enjoying the the amazing pancakes before us unlike Jemima who seemed million miles away.

"Baby, is anything wrong?"

"How can you ask that when some Ella b*tch is trying to ruin you?"

"Baby, she is just whining lady. She is barking dog that can't bite..." ."Don't be so confident.After God fear women. Let's go back to home and solve this madness Drake..." Few tears slipped over her lids making me run to her..lI never want to see tears in her eyes again. She deserve only to smile and laugh like the world depends on it.

"No baby," I carried her in my arms and sat on her chair, with her on my lap.

"That girl will ruin you love. I am scared..." She said between choked sobs as she leaned against my shoulder.

"I don't deserve your tears. I know my manager and lawyer will figure something out baby." I said silently.Ella better disappear from the face of earth because If I get my hands on her she will regret ever setting her eyes on me.

"You promise?"

"Yes I do baby.."She threw her arms around my neck and I could feel her body relax into me.

"I love you Drake"I wrapped my arms around her body and buried my face into her neck.There is something about Jemima which I don't have a f*cking clue that makes me want to fall on my knees and worship her. I have never understood the kind of effect she has on me.We were so lost into each others embrace only to realise there was a third person in the room after he cleared his throat.

"I think I better go take a shower..." Jemima pressed a soft kiss on my lips and climbed off my lap."What about breakfast baby?"

" I will have it later. You two can have a do some gossipping before I come back."

"Guys don't gossip!" I denied defensively because we do. Especially about s*xy models.

"You can't fool me.Jayjau and Josh do it all the time..."Before I could defend myself, she had already disappeared from my sight.

"She loves you so much..." Wayns commented dragging me from my usual thoughts about Jemima.

"I know and I love her too..."

"So the ring photo on IG wasn't a publicity stunt? You two are getting married..."

"Yes bro, In two weeks time she will be my wife..." I could feel my nerves glimmering with pride.

"I have never seen you so happy Drake. There is this glow on your face that I have never seen before. I always knew you would fall for her..."

"She is the best thing that has ever happened to me bro.I kept screwing up but she never gave up on me. She even understood when I told her we should lay low for a while. She is the perfect woman to settle down with...""Are you sure you love her?"

"Sure is an understatement. I am certain about my feelings for her. Drake Harrisom loves Jemima Jobs."

"Bro I think Cardi has something to do with this Ella's saga. Ella's silly story popped up few hours after you posted those photos on Instagram."

"I don't think Cardi can scope that low. Maybe Ella just got broke and the only way she thought she could get easy money was to stain my reputation. I regret flirting with her on that night. I wish I had just gone home and jerked it off." I gritted my teeth and breathed in deep.

"What's your plan now?"

"I will talk to my manager and see how he plans to handle the situation..." H was my manager who made sure I didn't have to be involved in day to day bullsh*t.