After I was done talking with her, I called Mom and believe me, mom did not wait for it to ring before she picked it up. It was more like she was waiting anxiously for me to call.
"Hi, Mom!""Sweetheart, I was waiting for you to call. What took you so long? I already called Zain and he said you both had an uneventful Journey still I was dying to hear from you" "I am sorry mom for not calling earlier. I am good though and Susan is fine"I said with the hope she would calm down. She sounded as if she was on the verge of panicking. "I am glad you are my dear. Just don't forget that your stay there is for a short while.""I won't forget, take care of yourself. I have got to go now. Love you" "Love you, baby girl"She said and the call went off.I dropped the phone and went to arrange my clothes in the closet in anticipation of the money for shopping being brought to me. I was lost in my environment to notice a second party in my room. I turned around when I felt uncomfortable and found Zain at the door staring at me. I was contemplating why I could not get to hear him come in or was it that I did not close the door when I entered. He walked into the room after some time and stood in front of me. I stood my ground, I don't want to give him the impression of his presence affecting me. He raised his right hand and tucked a strand of my hair behind my ear and smiled. "You look pretty"He muttered and traced his index finger on my chin."As always"My heart skipped several beats yet I did not step back. I felt my body relaxing and almost responding to his touch. "Don't be a Fool girl. Zain is married and he can never be yours"My inner mind reminded me and I swallowed the lump at the back of my throat. "That's right, he can never be mine"I affirmed to myself and looked up at him."Did you bring the money for the shopping?" He dropped his hand from my face."No, I am taking you shopping myself. So get ready, we leave in ten minutes" He said, turned his back and strolled out of the room. I hissed out loud, I was beginning to get angry for no reason or should I say I am afraid to admit the reason. I know what he is trying to do, to be everywhere I am. He just wants to torment me. Does he think that he still affects me or is he trying to make me uncomfortable here? Whatever his plans are, it's up to me to learn to deal with him. He can't mess with me after choosing my sister over me, he lies if he thinks he can. Ten minutes he said. I wonder why he can't let his brother or whatever take me to the mall. I thought of going with what I am putting on but changed my mind. It's best if I wear something nice but moderate. Zain will regret ever ditching me. I will make him swear. I searched through the dresses I had hung and picked up something nice and a bit sexy. It was an armless green gown, it was a body hug gown and it would be the best for a time like this. I put on my sandals and walked out of my room. Owen was still in the living room, sitting as I left him with his phone in his hand. He looked up when he heard my footsteps and looked away disgustingly. I chuckled in my mind. "I would not want you to like me so that I will have less problem to deal with"Without sparing him another glance, I walked out of the apartment. Zain was waiting for me in the car.Zain's point of view….. I sat in the car waiting for Jenny to come out. When she left the room, I told Susan to let me take her to the mall since I was going out of town to get something and she agreed without questioning. The truth is, I just want to have her in the same space with me, breathing the same air as her. Anything that would make me closer to her I am eager to do it. I know I am asking for trouble indirectly and unnecessary closeness with her might bring issues between Susan and me but then I don't care, it's not like she is aware that I had a thing with Jenny in the past. It's one secret of mine that she is not aware of and I want it to remember as it is until I can figure out how to get over Jenny. If I can ever because as it is now, I don't think I can. Her attitude back in her room when I went to inform her about going to the mall with her was cold. She was over me yet my mind doesn't want to accept it. I feel maybe somewhere in her heart she still has some love left for me, if only she does.I checked my wrist watch and ten minutes had elapsed. I hope she did not stay back inside because she doesn't want to be in the same space as me. I checked to see if she was coming and the sight I saw took my breath away. She wore a simple armless black gown. She was breathtaking and the only thing I could think of was to drag her into the car and kiss a hell out of those sexy lips of hers. I chuckled when I knew that if I dared, I would receive a resounding slap from her. She is more of a tigress now. So to respect myself, I have to keep my feelings in check for heaven knows how long.Jenny's point of view... I got to the car and entered. I was aware of his stares on me but I don't give a damn about it anyway. I settled in and gestured for him to move the car and he did wordlessly. I did not get to see Reben Castle on our way here because I was asleep and I can tell you that what I am seeing, I am impressed with it. The hood is calm but there is no way I will compare it to my neighborhood. I kept looking out through the glass, just to get my mind occupied, away from Zain. His thoughts refused to leave my mind and I am not finding it funny. He can't stay in my mind when I can't have him. He has no right to remain in my head. If it's going to be this way for me then I would go insane before I leave here. I just hope for the will to overcome and not fall and fail my sister because it will hurt her if eventually I do not control myself and have an affair with her husband. Who in his or her right sense would do that? But then love makes you do insane things.
We said nothing to each other ever again. He picked all that he thought we needed and made his way to the counter as I followed him behind. On our way to the counter, I saw this dude looking my way. I thought of something and I decided to shoot my shot. Instead of continuing with Zain, I walked to him and smiled. "Hello handsome, I see you looking my way. My name is Jenny and I like you"The guy chuckled and shook his head. "You bold and I like it, I am Lucas," He said checking me out"You have got a nice name, it suits you anyway. Nice to meet"I complimented him with a wide smile on my face. "I must say the same thing about you, you look pretty and bold and I must say you are my spec. What would you say if we became friends?" He asked with a wide grin."I like the sound of that, we are friends then" I replied, maintaining the smile on my face. I gave him my phone and he keyed in his digits and afterwards, handed the phone back to me. "So tell me, are you just arrivi
Jenny's point of view…. Slapping him was all I could think of when he pushed me into his car. Though he did it gently, it was not nice at all. Pushing a lady is not an ideal thing and for that, I wanted to give him my piece of mind then I remembered he is looking for what will make me say something to him. I am sure my silent treatment has been tailing him. I got settled and ignored him totally after telling myself how I will deal with him if he tries that with me again. I felt suffocated and doing anything to take my mind off Zain was worth my time so I called Moris and the dude had to allow me to call him twice before he was able to pick up. If he did not pick, I could have continued calling him. "Hey boo! you didn't even call to check on me. Is that how a good boyfriend should do?"I said while I eyed Zain. He clutched his hand on the steering which means he is pissed off. "Sorry darling, got busy but I was gonna call you anyway. How are Reben Castle and your siste
Jenny's point of view…. We got home and I ran out of the car without getting the shopping bags. I needed to wash my mouth and it was so urgent. His taste refused to leave my mouth and I could not bear it. I ran into Owen who brushed me aside without saying anything yet I muttered sorry as I ran into my room. I got to my room and searched for my toothbrush. I saw it and I rushed Into the bathroom to brush off Zain's taste in my mouth. I got done quickly and breathed in relief after checking my mouth to see if it was still there as if his breath is visible My stomach growled and I remembered that I had to eat and that will be after cooking which will take up to an hour. I just hope he brought in those bags. I left my room almost immediately. When I got to the kitchen, the bags were lying carelessly on the counter with no one insight. Since I just arrived, I would not know what Susan will be having. You know, pregnant women and trouble are friends. I left to ask her
My noodle was ready and I dished mine out then left the one for Zain and his brother inside the pot and left the kitchen after getting a glass of orange juice for myself. I got to the living room and turned the TV on, then relaxed to have my noodles. It was just me and no one else, hoping that it will remain like that until I am done with lunch but that prayer was not answered. Owen walked in and dropped on my side of the couch. I was wondering when we became friends for him to sit near me. The last time I checked, he never said anything to me. "Is this how you do, you cook and eat all by yourself?"He asked and eyed my food. If he plans to eat my food then it's not going to work. I picked up my plate of Noodles and scooped some into my mouth, ignoring him totally. I gave him no answer to the question he asked rather I chewed my noodles nonchalantly. "I see you are rude"He said and snatched the plate of Noodles from me before I could even stop him. I glared at him then char
I was rooted in the same spot for five minutes. I could not just get the thought of Susan cheating on Zain out of my head. Why would she do that and even if she has to cheat, why with the pregnancy? She is carrying a soul and she doesn't need to discredit the little soul. I was angry that she had to think with her ass instead of her head and fact that it has to be Zain. It suits them both, I should not have a headache because of the two of them. They can live their lives the way they want. I turned around and left the room with the phone in my hand, pretending that I saw nothing. I handed the phone to her and left. I wasn't ready to see her reaction or if she would react. Susan can act and if anyone should know her too well it should be me. I got to my room and lay on the bed. I was not feeling myself and I could say I know why. I am missing mom and Tasha and at the same time feeling giddy which means I miss Moris. I contemplated calling him but decided to call
Their orders came and they settled in to have their drinks. "Zain, I was surprised when you called to say that we will be meeting today. I was wondering when you got back from picking up your sister-in-law. How is she doing?"Harrison said, breaking the silence that was almost enveloping us. "I don't know man, don't ask me. If you see her, you ask her" I said meanly. I don't like the fact that he brought up Jenny here. He had always fancied Jenny and had asked me on several occasions to give him her contact. I could not even bring myself to do it. "If only you would give her digits to me. I don't know why you don't want to do it. Are you planning on making her your second wife or what?"He asked. "Don't even go there, Harrison. I am married for heaven's sake""That's what you keep telling us when it's obvious you are still in love with your ex" I took a sip from my drink. "Zain, you have got to let your past go. She is not yours anymore. The earlier you get that
Jenny's point of view…. I stirred and opened my eyes. It was already dark and I could not believe I had slept for long without Susan waking me up. Or is she trying to be nice? I stretched myself and yawned, my body felt stuffed like I am not the one waking up from sleep now. I was supposed to be relaxed, not otherwise. I scratched my eyes trying to wake up fully. I was fully awake in a minute and placed my feet on the floor. At that moment a knock came out the door. "Perfect timing"I hissed audibly. The person at the door is lucky I am not still sleeping, if not my shadow would have answered him or her. The door opened before I could invite the person in, I was ready to lash at the person when I saw that it was Susan. She walked in and sat on my bed then stare at me. "Were you sleeping, Jenny?"She asked with a soft voice. I had to stylishly clean my ear to be sure I heard her correctly. "I was. Do you want me to do something for you?"I asked politely. "No, so