by Priyal Jain
CHAPTER 23
“So, how was your night?” Jake asked me driving his car.
“A top-notch.” I was still very energetic. “I am so glad you came or it would have been a disaster and I wouldn’t be feeling on top of the world.”
“I am happy too that I came.” He said, kissing my hand. “But you know, you practically killed me in the balcony today.”
“I am so sorry Jake; I thought I was helping you. It was difficult for me too. I have been dying since I heard your conversation with Becky. I couldn’t believe my ears if she didn’t like my closeness with Emma then she should have talked to me and to use it as a reason for blaming me for the party fiasco. I was shattered. I felt my heart sinking at that time and I couldn’t do anything but cry.”
“I could see, how much you have cried. Look at your eyes they are looking terrible. All puffy and red, it seems like somebody has beaten you badly.”
“Don’t make fun of me. They would be alright till tomorrow as I am not going to cry today.”
“I hope they are and I am not making fun of you, I am feeling guilty. It is all because of me. I am really sorry Ash.” He seemed really sorry.
“No need to be. It was not your fault and not even mines. I don’t know what happened, we both had the right intentions at heart but somehow we screwed up.”
“I am glad it is over.” Jake said in a low voice.
“Finally some broken pieces of my life are coming together. The blur has gone and I can see everything clearly. My life is actually not that bad. My boss is happy with my work. My parents are proud of me. I have amazing friends. I am making someone’s life better and last but not the least I have got the cutest, most caring, handsomest and the most awesome person as my boyfriend.” I teased him.
“And who is this boyfriend I would really like to meet this guy, he seems really great.” He is such a narcissist.
“He would be the guy sitting right beside me and the one who is driving a car.” I said in a sultry tone.
“Really.” He said naughtily. He eyes on me and not on the road also his hands were leaving the steering wheel.
“And I will continue my relationship with him only if he drops me at my house and not in a hospital.” I said, getting a bit tensed.
“Okay, sorry. I got a bit carried away.” He said and drifted his gaze back to the road and he clenched the steering wheel tightly. He didn’t say a word after that. So obedient I like it. I rolled down the window and started to peek out of it. The weather was really good. The winds cold and crisp. And when the wind touched my face, I was relieved of all my troubles. I felt lighter than clouds. All my tensions were relieved. It was so soothing and lulling. I closed my eyes and enjoyed the weather.
“Jake will you promise me one thing?” my eyes were still closed although my face was inside the window.
“Sure!” he replied.
“Please don’t tell Rebecca about us.” I requested.
“Who’s Rebecca?” he asked and I bolt opened my eyes.
“Jake……. Becky.” I smiled myself at his silliness.
“Oh Ya, sorry. Actually no one ever calls her that.” He justified himself.
“It’s okay, just promise.” I repeated.
“Okay don’t worry I promise I won’t say a word to Becky about us.”
“Thank you!”
“Anytime madam, oops girlfriend.” He said intentionally. I started grinning like an idiot to myself.
“Somebody can’t hide the big smiles.” He teased.
“I don’t want to hide my smile. I want the world to know that I am a lot happier today than I was yesterday.”
“Anybody can see that. Your face is glowing all over.”
“Anyone who is like you can only see my happiness and they are none out there who are like you.”
“Ahh! Go on I love listening my praises. So tell me what you like about Me.” he commanded.
“Come on Jake, you know what I like about you.”
“No I don’t know. Just tell me what you like about me.”
“Everything.” I replied.
“More specific details please.”
“Okay…… I like your eyes. I like your hair. I like the sweet gestures you show. I like your smile. I like the way you dance in the rain. I like the way you tease me. I like that you are always there for me. I like the way you fidget sometimes. I like your lips and especially when they meet mine. And finally I like you.”
“Gosh, I really love you.
“I won’t let go of you that easy. So it is your turn, tell me what you like about me.” I was so excited to hear what he was going to say.
“I like the sound of your laughter. I like your pure heart. I like the way you help others. I like the way you look at me. I like your charisma. I like the warm hugs you give. I like the way you make me feel. I like the way you praise me. And I like the way you love me and care for me and that you could do anything for me.” He said and sent a flying kiss for me. I was overwhelmed. I didn’t say anything just grabbed his free arm and leaned on it and closed my eyes.