My Precious

Chapter sixty-six
Jayde
I can't even control myself. I can't stop myself from shuddering with the heat Henry has passed across to me.
He pulls back and turns me around slowly, "you look pretty."
I manage a smile, though I feel incoherent.
"That means I will be sleeping with you tonight!" He announces, his hands moving slightly to my shoulders again.
I shiver again, "I didn't say_," I started only to be stopped by a finger on my mouth.
" No more words Hattie," he says thickly, " We have a party to attend. Let's go," he took my hand and started leading me out without another word.
When we were by the door, he stops briefly and looks back at me, "Don't forget your promise."
I smile and let him lead me out.
So, that was how we spent the day. Henry succeeded in buying them all for me when I told him I couldn't continue putting them on.
He paid for all and told me to throw away the one I don't like.
It doesn't matter that I feel so much for Henry but that's going to change soon.
I'm going to issue a divorce.
I called my lawyer earlier and we will be signing the papers by tomorrow.
I won't tell Henry again because I want today to be a memorable one for both of us. I won't spoil our happy mood because it's the last we will ever have for each other.
No matter how much I think about it, I can't help thinking Henry has fallen in love with Hattie, or is it me, Jayde?
It's very confusing since I'm Hattie and Hattie is me.
Well, Henry will never fall for Jayde, but he can fall for Hattie.
Gosh, I kept thinking and hoping he could love me for me.
During our drive to the party, I kept thinking about lots of things.
I've called Mom earlier and told her I won't be around that night too. She seems so pleased that I had to wonder if mom loves Declan.
But for me, I don't. Maybe that's because my heart already belongs to someone else.
Maybe I would have been able to reciprocate Declan's love if he had come first.
Then, I used to believe Declan was a bad guy but now, I get to find out more truth about him.
But then, it's too late. I love Henry so much to back out now.
And I will never be able to love Declan because he's a friend to Henry.
But well, I don't know what the future holds for us.
"Should we?" Henry says, his hands stretched out.
We just arrived at the party and I'm starting to feel nervous.
Jayde, calm down, I tell myself as I was led in by Henry.
I attended the wedding party and it was fabulous. This won't be any different.
We walk into the spacious hall filled with lots of people just like the wedding day.
My heartbeat accelerates and I take in several deep breaths to stabilize myself.
Gosh, going to such a huge gathering is like a knife to my throat.
"Hey, why don't you come here," Henry says suddenly as he led me through a narrow path by the left.
We walk out into a passageway.
Henry turns to look at me, a huge smile on his face, "Will you stay here? I need to greet some people. I will come back for what you can take."
What will he tell me to stay here? Did he notice it? Did he see how anxious I was? I mean Hattie isn't supposed to be so nervous.
I hope he doesn't suspect anything.
He chuckles lightly, "What the fuck are you thinking of. You just made a face like a witch," he cracks and laughs harder.
" Have you ever seen a witch?" I say, feigning seriousness.
He nods briefly, "She's the one currently in front of me."
"Henry!" I scream at him.
He nods briefly and starts to walk away.
I stare at him for a little ng time until he was out of sight. He just rescued me.
I've been fidgeting since we entered the party.
"Hi," someone says behind me.
I whirl around until I'm looking at Declan.
I smile and watch him wall nearer. I don't know Declan will be at the party too.
What am I saying? How can Henry be at a party and the Ayles' billionaire won't be there?
"Oh, you came with Henry," he's close enough now, "How are you doing?" There was this big smile on his face as if he just won a trophy.
"I'm fine," I say and walk to the seat close by, hoping he would walk away.
Instead, he follows me and takes a seat before me.
He looks at my head suddenly and stretches forward.
I grasp how close we are. I may not love Declan but he does affect me too.
Henry
I noticed it the moment we walked inside the hall. Jayde was so anxious. Something I seem to notice on the wedding day too.
She made it seem so palpably clear.
I had no choice but to find a way to take her out of the party.
I only need to talk with my father then I will go and stay with her where I took her.
I sight dad from afar. He was also looking at me. I walk nearer.
"Dad_," I start only to be cut off by my father.
"Where's Jayde? I saw her walk in with you a few minutes ago."
" She went to the restroom."
He groans, " I hope you aren't causing any problem with her again?"
I roll my eyes, " I don't know."
" If anything happens and she leaves again, you will get punished."
" Dad, I can't force her to stay!" I protest strongly.
He stares for a while and starts to walk away.
He's weird. But well, I also do not want Jayde to leave. And I'm going to do all it takes to make sure she says.
I sigh again. I walk to a table and grab a cocktail. I take two glasses of the cup before I end back to where I left Jayde some minutes ago.
I have no plan to come to the party already if it wasn't for my dad that made it compulsory for me.
"Hey, handsome!" A soft voice says behind me. Without turning my head, I knew who it was.
I turn my head slowly to look at Beatrice. My eyes went wider as I stare at her date. I smile, "Weston!"
He smiles, "I've been looking around for you."
I look at them both, watching out for any signal that will tell us what is happening between them.
Though, their arms are linked together.
"What the fuck are you looking at," Beatrice blushes.
I smile, "Enjoy the party," then I remember something, "is Declan here?"
"Yes, he said he wanted to check the basement."
What? Basement?
I turn around quickly and start walking towards where I left Jayde.
I hope what I'm thinking isn't what is happening.
I hurry out of the hall and take the path that I had made Jayde walk.
Stepping out and almost there, the first thing I can hear is the sound of laughter. It wasn't Jayde's own alone. It was mixed with a deep and hard crack.
It's Declan.
I reduce the pave and starts walking slowly. Then I saw him, sitting in front of Jayde and engaging in a deep conversation.
I tried to listen perhaps I will hear whatever they were talking about.
Declan was laughing as if he just won something very important. And Jayde looks happy.
I stay and watch them for a while, anger rise in me.
I thought Jayde said she loved me. Why then is he so happy speaking to Declan. She's supposed to love me and not him.
Or is this because we will be getting a divorce soon? Is she planning to leave me for Declan?
Well, I won't allow her. I won't let her do that. Seriously, I won't be getting any divorce.
Jayde turns to me suddenly, her eyes getting wider as she watches me.
I can feel her tense as she watches me.