Dwayne called Jake but he still looking up to me. Even Dwayne followed me a look. There weren't a hint of emotion on his eyes which I find strange. He's someone who's very expressive, but now he's not. Since Dwayne was also from C.H.U, no wonder they know each other. I just dont know if they're friends.
And it was a bit awkward that they're with Kia who's curiously looking at Jake. He's not familiar to her. And it got more awkward that these two guys were both my ex.
“You're Mr. Hart?” Kia asked. There was a hint of surprise now on her eyes. Jake who was beside Dwayne nodded as he gazed at her. “Oh, you're my brother's boss! I thought you're old already.”
Brother? Is he pertaining to Kian who is Jake's secretary?
Dwayne interfere. “What are you doing here? Who invited you?”
With the help of the lights from the stage, I saw the smirk on Jake's lips. It gives goosebumps to me as what happened to our house flashback in my mind. He looks creepy with that look. He didn't answer Dwayne and just patted his shoulder. Dwayne was a bit surprised to that gesture.
He looked like he felt that in front of them is a dangerous man. Even me who's just watching them felt scared with just the sight of him. This is different compared to the last time I saw him with his wife, Carmienne.
“I'm with my wife and sister-in-law.” Jake glanced at me and smiled. I was just staring at him.
I don't know what will I feel with his presence. All of the sudden, I just want to get rid of him. I just want him away from my sight. I keep reminding myself that he's dangerous. And it really is.
It took me a minute before I smiled back. It wasn't forced or what, it's just a casual smile that I wear whenever I saw my colleagues. I didn't wait for him to react as I stormed my way inside our room. My lips went into a thin line as soon as I sat on my bed. And it was followed with a sigh.
I still can't figured out why I feel dissapointed all of the sudden. This is always what I feel whenever I see Jake, in any chance. After what happened to our house in Manila, it was as if we came back as strangers. I felt that the years I've spend with him were already in waste. The closeness was gone. It just... What we were before turned to be total strangers.
I looked at my side and saw Elijah sleeping peacefully as he hugs a pillows between his thighs. His mouth was slightly opened and his brows are furrowed. He looks hot even when he's sleeping. He's topless which he always do and it shows me his well-toned body.
I come to realize it just now. His looks were more firm and broad compared the last few months I've seen him. I know he goes to gym but it didn't cross my mind that he will have this built. I was too preoccupied and engrossed with myself and to what had happen to us in Clivette University. That was a few months ago, month of April to be exact.
This was my dream before. To be with the guy I love. To be in his his arms. And it happened to be Elijah. He's still 'that' guy. The playboy I used to hid from with. And now, it happened and he's here with me.
I just wished that no one will ruin our relationship. Not his flings before, not even Jake or his gang. I promise to myself that I will stay with Elijah no matter what circumstances will happen. I just love him so much.
I planted a kiss on his cheeks before I got to sleep on his arms. I smile crept on my lips when he unconsciously wrapped his arms on my waist and pulled me closer to him. My gosh! He's so clingy! I hugged him and buried my face on his chest as I dazed off to sleep.
•°•
I woke up without Elijah beside me as the sun rises already. I looked at my phone and it was already eight quarter to nine. I pulled myself up and just took a bath. I wear my two-piece bikini inside my loose shirt and beige short.
I saw Elijah at the kitchen top cooking our breakfast. He's just wearing the apron as his top, still with his boxers. He didn't even get to wear his shirt. I just smiled and as usual, I went near him and hugged his back. I insert my hands inside the apron and pinched his abs. He groaned softly before it was followed with a chuckle.
“Rielle.” He mumbled huskily. I smiled when he turned his face to me and kiss my cheeks. “Good morning, my lady. You smell so good.”
“What's for breakfast, Elijah~” I singsong. I burst into laughter when I saw his reaction. He looked like he cringed with my voice.
“Just wait for this. I'm almost done.”
I did what I can. I put the plates and other utensils on the table. I moved his laptop to the counter top. And I volunteered to make coffee for us. And minutes later, we're in front of the table and eat what he cooked.
Elijah was about to put another scoop of fried rice on my plate when the doorbell rang. He managed to stood up abruptly and opened it, without minding what he's wearing. Then there, Denver showed up with the twins. I gasped when Dash is with them. He unknowingly stared back at me which I payed with a smile.
“We got food!” Daniel's voice echoed the whole beach house. He almost pushed Rash so he can go inside. He was followed by Denver who covered his ears, Daniel's vpice is quite loud, I must say. Daniel put the plate full of seafoods on our table before he sat beside me. “Hey, Rielle!”
I smile at him. He was followed by the guys and they also sit comfortably. Elijah sat on my other side, while the twins was facing me. I kind see the difference on their expressions. Rash with a smile while his twin looks bored and wasnjust dragged here. They look good with their sado shirts and pajamas but it feels like Dash isn't into this kind of set-up, especially with the other friends of Rash.
“Zaine give us this food,” Daniel opened up. He pointed the food in front of him. Crabs and Shrimp. Injust nodded though I can't eat that as I'm allergic to shrimp.
We also begun eating after a while. “He's busy entertainment their guests. It looks like he even invited his colleagues from Manila.” Daniel added.
“Seems like it,” Rash uttered. “No wonder Jake's here.”
I kept silent as I finish my food. I felt their gaze on me which I looked up, particularly to the Ferrer twins. “What?” I mumbled.
“I heard that that guy is your ex.” Dash spoke with his usual voice, stern and cold. I nodded before I felt Elijah's hand caressing my thigh. “He's after you, huh?”
“Don't tell me, he's still can't moved on?” Daniel chuckled even with his mouth full. He's munching the shrimp beside him.
“Looks like it.” It was Elijah who turned to spoke up. His right hand was using the spoon while the other was on my thigh. It quite calm me down woth his touches. “He's following us since yesterday.”
I stopped chewing my food as I listened to them. “What will you do this time?”
“Will lure him out. We can't just kill him,” Rash muttered all of the sudden. I gasped when I saw anger on his brown orbs. Denver who's beside him tap his shoulder to calm him down. But Rash wasn't stopping from mumbling something. He glanced at Dash with raging orbs. “This guy beside me invited that as*hole here.”
“Huh?” I spat out. I almost got choke but thanks to Elijah who give me a glass of water.
“He's your enemy, right? Might as well give him the satisfaction he deserves. Keep your enemies 'closer'.” Dash said before he glanced at me. “With the help of Rielle, you'll know what will be his next move.”
I furrowed while looking at Dash. I didn't seem to get his point. His plan is quite dangerous and risky. In an instant, Jake might make this an opportunity to make his plan.
It looks like Elijah read my thoughts as he stood up and got his laptop. I immediately looked away when I saw the bunch of letter and number combinations showed up on his screen. I feel like my head is throbbing. It took him a minute typing before he showed us something.
“It's a file,” Rash commented. He scoffed while waiting for Elijah to help him. He then tap something on the keypress and a picture showed up. Rash eyes widened with the sight in front of him.
It was a picture of a woman (with blue eyes) on her 20s. She looks younger than me though. I wasn't surprised as I already saw her picture. She's the woman that I also saw in Elijah's files. She's Leia Verlieno. I looked up to the twins and they both are clenching their jaws. I furrowed. What with the face, brothers?