chapter 4

Hi Jake, sorry I missed your call earlier, I was a little busy. Busy swooning over you, I said in my thoughts. Jake also didn't know what else to say at this time. I had to pick up the conversation and get it going. Jake and I spoke for more hours before we retired to bed. Even though we spoke for a long time, I didn't tell Jake what he wanted to hear. I just had to delay my response, think over it and give him the right answer he deserves.

At the restaurant m, during work hours I couldn't be alone with Jake to talk to him. He noticed I was trying to make an opportunity for us to talk, so he excused himself from the kitchen and told me to come to his office. None of the employees could suspect a thing, after all they saw how Jake was always avoiding me, giving them the impression that our boss probably hates me. What they didn't know was that "our boss" was in love with me and I also in love with him.

At Jake's office, I was standing beside the visitor's seat. Jake came closer and kissed my forehead. I couldn't help but melt in his arms. This was my opportunity to tell him everything and I wasn't about to miss it. I told Jake everything, from being my high school crush to working for him so he would notice me. Jake was surprised to hear I started working for him just to get his attention. He asked what mom thought about me working for him, I said in between my teeth that mom was not aware I was working for him. He made me promise to tell mom as soon as I can. I always dreaded the moment mom will find out, it was only a matter of time before she find out. Jake held my wrist and planted a soft kiss on it. A very big smile I gave to him and decided to get back to work. We couldn't get enough of each other.

I opened Jake's office door to leave and there was mom, mom was at here ,glaring awith all the rage I have never seen in her eyes before. How did she find out? I was careful not to let her find out. I promised Jake I will tell her but now she was here. Good day ma, Jake greeted mom but she ignored him and went straight to his office. Jake looked at me with assurance that everything was going to be alright. I didn't know what to do, I kept pacing from one place to the other, waiting for mom to come out of Jake's office.

Finally mom was out of Jake's office, she walked pass me and I still didn't know how to react. I watched mom go straight to her car and left. Who do I go to, mom or Jake. Going to Jake was the right thing I could think of, so I could know what mom said to him. Jake's office door was a ajar so I tapped a little on the door and he said I could come in. What did mom say? I asked Jake. Jake was about telling me everything when Ric walked straight to his office. Jake blocked him as if to protect me from Ric. What does he want this time.

I had always thought Ric was a good person but now he makes me think I was wrong about him. It all came back to me that Ric could have told mom U worked at the restaurant. No one else knew where I worked except Ric. How can I help you sir, Jake asked Ric. Ric ignored Jake and tried to reach for my hand, but Jake was quick to slightly shove me backwards to stop Ric from reaching my hand.

Let her go this instant! Ric screamed. She knows why I am here, Josie I need to talk to you, please. This was the first time I have ever heard the word "please" from Ric. I told Ric I would give him an audience from behind Jake, on the condition that Jake must also hear what he has to say to me. Ric at first was reluctant to say anything in front of Jake but since I wasn't budging, he had no choice.

Josie, so you have decided to choose this guy, over me? Ric was pointing at Jake. What was he talking about. How did he know Jake and I love each other. What are you talking about Ric. Ric went on about how I always looked at Jake and how Jake also looks at me with love in his eye. I didn't know Jake was looking at me like that, not until Ric mentioned it. Ric, I have told you time and again that I was. It interested in dating you. I am sorry if you have feelings for me, I have feelings for someone else and that person is Jake. I registered the anger on Ric's face but I didn't care. Ric stormed out of the restaurant same way mom did.

I had to apologize to Jake for all the drama and all Jake did was take me into his arms for a warm hug. How does he read me so well. I needed that hug and consolation. I needed all the encouragement I could get because I still had to face mom at home.

Mom hadn't even gone into the house after she left the restaurant like that, she sat outside waiting for me to return. I greeted mom and she ignored my greetings and went straight to the point. What in god's name are you doing at that restaurant? I couldn't answer mom but I had to say something not to escalate the issue. I am sorry if I have disappointed you by not liking Ric mom, Jake is the one I love and nothing can change that.

Jake didn't get the chance to tell me what mom had told him because of Ric's intrusion and all the drama. Mom angrily blurted out that she has given Jake time to let me go else he would regret it. Was that what you said to him mom? She kept mute and that was the answer to my question. Mom keeping quiet meant she said that to him.

I was angry within me, but I didn't want to scream at mom. I dropped my purse and ran out of the house, heading to the restaurant. I got to the restaurant and Jake was still there, signing some papers. Babe, why are you back? Jake asked. I wondered how he could still be working after all mom said to him. Jake drew me closer to him and held me tight. I will never leave you Jake said. That was all he said and I couldn't bear it anymore, I let out those tears that was building up as I drove from my house to the restaurant. Thank you for saying that my love, that was all I needed to hear. Jake loved me and stood his ground even after what mom said. It has always been him, my one true love.

My mom had always wanted everything for me, even having to pick someone I will marry. I couldn't stand her sometimes but I let it pass all because I wanted to please her. My relationship with Jake was something I couldn't jeopardize. I could let her control any other part of my life but when it comes to Jake, I won't let her have her way.