Jayden's POVSeeing her in lingerie makes the resolve to speak to her about what happened in Italy disappear into thin air.Instead, my heartbeat increases and a lump gets stuck in my throat as I watch her approach, making me speechless.I had a bad day and it has been making me think about all that happened in Italy and how she confessed her love for me.I feel guilty. I feel remorseful for putting her into this situation and I want to remedy it before it is too late.Isabella accused me of using her even before we had sex and now that we already had sex, I am beginning to think that she is right.A relationship between us can't be possible. She needs to leave after a year.I didn't give much thought to all of this till we landed in New York this morning and I realize that keeping her is part of using her.I shouldn't cage her here. I shouldn't give her the thought that something more could happen between us. I don't want her to expect too much from me and then I will end up disappoi
Isabella's POVImmediately the door opens, and I rush into her arms crying my eyes out and holding onto her firmly so I can squeeze out all the hurt and emotions I am feeling right now.My tears are because of how stupid I feel. I should have given this much thought. I should have known that Jayden's sudden change in behavior is questionable. I should have known that Romeo was right and not selfish like Jayden.I have always considered women who confess their feelings for men even before men do the same as foolish and I have become a foolish woman for confessing my feelings for Jayden the very next day after we fought, reconciled, and had sex.I am stupid. I shouldn't have allowed him to touch me. I shouldn't have given out my virginity to him that way. I shouldn't have even accepted this offer.My chest tightens within my ribcage and I find it very hard to breathe.My cries turn into sobs as I try to breathe properly all to no avail. Before I can pull away, someone rushes out of the
Jayden's POVA wave of nostalgia hit me when I saw her running out of the gates before anyone could stop her. It reminded me of something similar which happened two years ago.Helena.This was the same thing Helena did. We argued and she left in anger. I didn't follow her like I just did with Isabella. This is because I don't want fate to repeat itself again.I doubt if I can ever find my peace if the same thing happens to Isabella.Sitting right in front of the car, I stare up at the house, relieved that she is here and not somewhere else. I followed her for two reasons. To be sure that she is fine and to know where she is going.I heave a deep sigh before going into the car to drive to Gabriel's place. His call came in earlier while I was driving and following the cab Isabella brought to her Grandma's place. I couldn't pick up but I called him immediately I got here to ask if he was home.I have been here for several minutes. I don't know if it's because Isabella left the house or s
Isabella's POVThinking about the fact that Grandma is inquisitive in nature just like me, I appreciate the fact that she hadn't asked me anything for the past one week that I have been stuck here.One week of always looking out of the window for the sight of Jayden's car or the sight of him.One week of wanting a form of assurance from him but nothing. He hasn't come here ever since the other night and I feel he didn't really care.He was right. The sex was a mistake.If he cared, he would have at least come back to apologize but he is back to being that egoistic man I used to know.I have stopped crying but I wish I had a friend. I wish Juliet and I didn't have a fight and she is here to cheer me up. If we were still friends, she would have suggested that we go to a party and it would have been a great way to take my mind off Jayden.The more I wait for Jayden to come begging me, the more I am realizing that this is gradually coming to the end of what we had.Our contract will be te
Jayden's POVJust before I can stand up to my feet to go out, a knock comes on the door.I look up from where I am sitting, wondering who it is after I had told the maids not to disturb me. This is my quiet time ever since Isabella left the house. I haven't been able to bring myself to go and apologize, all I have been doing is sticking around to make sure she is still in her Grandma's place.I really do not know why I have this strange feeling that she would go and meet Romeo wherever he is to accept him back in her life. I am supposed to be happy that at least she will be happy to have found genuine love somewhere else but I don't feel happy.I feel miserable. I am miserable.I am finding it very difficult to let go but I believe it is because I am used to her presence in the house already.To be honest, I miss her. I f***ing miss everything about her. The way she bites her lips, the smile on her face when I say something funny, the way she looks at me with adorable eyes, the way s
Jayden's POV"Isabella? What about her?" I question with furrowed brows, my heart racing.Did something happen to her? Is she ok? Did she attempt to take her life for what I did? Gabriel's expression is blank for a while and I am tempted to move closer, jerk him so he will tell me what it is before my heart bursts out of my chest."Gabriel?" I call out. "Did something happen to Isabella?""No!" He answers sharply."No?" I don't know whether to be relieved or not. That came out fast and I don't know what to think."Don't you think it is high time you guys sort yourselves out?" He asks and I roll my eyes and turn my back to him again."Is that why you are here?" I thought he came here to apologize. I see he is still bent on making me date Isabella and make all of this real."Yes, and also to apologize for how I spoke to you the other time. I was just pissed…""Pissed?" I twirl back abruptly to face him again. "Pissed that I am doing the right thing?""The right thing?" He scoffs. "Did
Isabella's POVI am having the time of my life after weeks of having myself locked up in my Grandma's bedroom and forcing her to sleep on the same bed with her maid and friend, Safina.Sabrina exudes happiness. She is free-spirited and I am more than sure that she is the type of friend that I need.I swing my hips to the loud music, laughing to myself as Eunice comes behind me, grabbing my waist and grinding it on her front.Sabrina's laughter fills my ears and all of a sudden, I love her. I love her for doing this. I love her for bringing me here. I love her for coming to check up on me.She saw how miserable I looked last night when she came. I guess Gabriel didn't tell her about what happened between Jayden and me on time or maybe Jayden didn't tell Gabriel on time.His ego will ruin him someday.Sabrina promised to come to get me so we could go out tonight and I have been anticipating the outing since she left last night.Like magic, I felt happier. I was able to take my mind off
Isabella's POVMy eyes flutter open simultaneously with the groan that leaves my mouth. My head is banging and my eyes feel heavy and small.My body is weak too and I try to raise my hand when someone grabs me.Grandma's worried-filled expression appears before me. "Isabella!"I hear gasps from people who move closer. I turn my head slowly to see Safina right beside Grandma, then Gabriel whose arms are entwined with his clingy wife, Sabrina, then Jayden.Sabrina stares at Jayden and giggles excitedly before turning back to her husband. Jayden throws her a cold glare as a look of embarrassment fills his expression.Then, he bites his lips.This is when it all comes rushing. I am in the hospital and I fell unconscious while trying to escape Jayden's grip.Jayden and I are no longer together and we are not on good terms. Why is Sabrina grinning and making him embarrassed? Why is he looking pissed and humiliated? Did Sabrina see me slap him? Or are they taunting him for coming back to me