CHAPTER TWENTY NINEJackson was on his way back to the club when he received a phone call from an unknown number; he thought about ignoring it since there wasn’t a caller ID on it but decided against that and proceeded to pick it up“Long time no see” Sophia’s soft voice filtered through.He took a deep breath, unsure of how to react seeing that they hadn’t spoken in years… ever since their relationship ended and she had threatened to ruin him if they ever did cross paths again“Sophia…” he started“I know you must be shocked to hear from me seeing as we haven’t spoken ever since the… anyways… I need us to meet” she told him.He chuckled bitterly at the sheer audacity of her calling him when she had almost ruined his life… no, she had ruined his life.“You have some nerve calling me after all that has happened between us” he growled, angry at how worked up he was getting.He had thought he was over the fact that she had almost allowed him go to jail for something that had been totally
CHAPTER THIRTY“You invited him” Sophia sniffed in disdain as soon as she sighted both men at the bar.She was never one to get along with Liam and he liked nothing about her too. They were like the proverbial cat and dog and there wasn’t anything she wouldn’t do to get him as far away from Jackson as possible.She was sure he had a hand in Jackson not running back to her the first chance she made available to him and that was simply not acceptable in her books.“It is good to see you too” Liam responded, his words dripping with sarcasm.He hated that he could do nothing but respect his friend’s wishes when all he wanted to do was kick her out and make sure she is never anywhere close to him.“I wanted us to have this conversation alone” she whined, drawing closer to Jackson who did not back away as he observed her.He felt betrayed at his body’s reaction towards her when all he had done for the past years was hate her in his head and heart. She still looked exactly the same as she di
CHAPTER THIRTY ONE“What are we going to do about this?” Liam asked as soon as Sophia sashayed away into her car after promising they were going to see her soon.He did not doubt her for one minute and although he did not want to believe that she was back in their lives causing chaos again… he had to accept the fact.And there was also Jackson to think about who had not said anything since Sophia left.“What do you mean?” He asked“What are we going to do about Sophia and do not pretend you do not know what I am talking about right now, Jackson. She is back and we have to face that and she has begun spinning her tales…”“You also think she is lying about my father,. Don’t you?” Jackson interrupted Liam’s tirade “I do not think she is lying… you know that too and it is something that your father is capable of but I do not want her to turn you into that person you were years ago.” Liam told him “She is not turning me into anything and I am not going to believe a word she says”“But?”
CHAPTER THIRTY TWOJackson stepped out of the car with Liam following directly behind him and walked to where Amelia stood. She had not yet noticed his presence because she was in a very lively discussion with Sophia.He cleared his throat as soon as he neared them and watched her jolt “Hey” she smiled at him, her eyes moving to survey Liam.He could see the recognition in her gaze but he was unsure of whether it was because she knew him as a celebrity or there was something Sophia had told her.“Hey” Jackson responded, not taking his eyes off her“Meet Sophia, she is my mother’s best friend and a sister to me” she introduced, turning to Sophia“Meet my boss, Jackson; he has been a tremendous help” she introduced “I am sure he has” Sophia purred, putting out a hand towards JacksonHe made no move to take it… ignored it totally even as he turned towards Liam“Meet Amelia… Amelia, this is Liam” “Yes, I know… he is quite popular” She laughed, her cheeks reddening in embarrassment Lia
CHAPTER THIRTY THREEAmelia excused herself the following day to visit her father or at least that is what she had told Jackson who offered to drive her and was pretty stunned by her refusal “I do not want you to have to drive me everywhere and I am not going to take long” she told himHe nodded, not arguing although Amelia could tell that he did not think it was a bother to him.She wanted to have a conversation with her mother and then Sophia about what she had been told and she needed to know the exact reason Sophia was here.“We will be leaving tomorrow, I hope that is okay?” He asked her“It is perfect, I will see you soon”Liam waited until she was gone before he asked the question that had been plaguing him since they got back to the club and he had excused them “So?” He asked“So what?” Jackson shot backHe knew exactly what he was asking but did not want to hear his friend’s voice of reason right now“What did she say about being with Sophia?” Liam asked pointedly “You hea
CHAPTER THIRTY FOURAmelia walked into the club with her heart beating frantically in her chestShe knew she looked weird but who wouldn’t with the information she had just received about Jackson.The club was silent when she walked in and she hoped he was in so she could figure out a way to broach the subject with him. She did not want him to think she had no belief in him but truth be told he was hardly someone she knew and Sophia was a friend.She did not think Sophia was lying and she also did not think Jackson thought he was lying too.It might be a case of misunderstanding and she wanted to clear the air before she went entirely crazy.She heard shuffling of feet and then Jackson’s angry voice permeate the air as she stopped in front of the room door.“Father, you cannot tell me that after all these years … you fucking paid Sophia to stay away from me” he bellowedShe could hear the anger in his voice and made no move to go in, in face she knew that she should not be listening
CHAPTER THIRTY FIVE“May I ask why you were eavesdropping on Jackson?” Liam asked as soon as they were in the car and on their way to the airportAmelia blushed, her breath hitching in her throat at the question. She had no idea how to explain that she wanted to know what he was talking about and if he was in a conversation with Sophia and when she had had that they were talking about her, she could not stop listening inThe truth always works, she thought to herself deciding to go with that.“I did not mean to eaves drop at first but when I heard he was talking about Sophia, I could not help it” she told him , hoping he understood that.She did not think that he liked her or maybe he did not know exactly what to think about her at the moment but whatever it was, there was something about Liam that she could not put her fingers on. He was popular, she knew that but there was something else.“How exactly do you know Sophia? And if you do not mind me asking. You see, she and I have long
CHAPTER THIRTY SIXJackson reached his father’s house, one he had not visited in a while and was greeted by the house keeper. She was the same one who had taken care of their family house since he was a baby and he had almost forgotten how awful it had been growing up in this house, not being able to see either parents because one was super busy and the other was just not available until she had finally left.“Mr Jackson, so good of you to visit” the house keeper greeted.She always had this contagious smile and one that warmed him up whenever he asked her if she knew when his father would be returning.“Mrs Paula” he nodded in her direction“He is waiting for you” she pointed in the direction of the study.Jackson smiled, walking away and straight to the huge door.He and his brother only ever came here when they were being punished and one time he had entered without his father’s permission, he had witnessed his father having sex with one of the maids.The image had stayed with him