I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN

A WEEK LATER

Jessica stormed the 12th grader class in a Straight at the bodice, dark blue denim mini dress with a collared neckline, three-quarter length sleeve, and an a-line hem for added movement. Then she topped it up with sleek sneakers and a white round channel bag, her long caramel hair packed in a neat high bun.

"Mr. Cade Westham. Get out of my class!" She affirmed as she dropped her laptop on the podium and connected it to the whiteboard projector. 

All through the week, she never allowed Cade to be in her class either willingly or not.

"You can't just keep sending me out of the class just because I decided to skip it once. I paid for this and you can't deprive me of this privilege." Cade retorted as he stood up to his feet.

"You paid for it, right? Report it to your parents or the school management. But until then, GET THE F-- GET OUT OF MY CLASS!" She yelled and Cade had no other choice than to stomp out of the class and head to the admin's office. 

Jessica continued her class as if nothing happened and the student always enjoyed her class greatly. 

After almost an hour of lecture, she returned to the staff room and as soon as she arrived, the landline on her desk rang. Upon receiving it, she was summoned to the administration office. 

"Just what I expected." She mumbled as she stood up to leave. 

"Miss Vegas, where are you off to?" Mr. Bowen, a male staff member asked. 

"I guess the rude boy has finally reported me. I got summoned into the admin office, the proprietor's office to be precise. I guess his parents' money is working well." Jessica replied delightfully. 

"Cade isn't such a bad kid, but anyway, good luck, and don't forget you're on probation." Mr. Bowen joked and Jessica just smiled at it before heading out. 

Jessica almost lost her job on the first day because of the video of her abusing men that surfaced online. 

Yes! Men! A video of her embarrassing break up with her boyfriend, followed by a video of her slapping Mr. Cruz Westham at the club surfaced online just when she was offered a job, and considering the fact that violence is frowned at for teachers, especially at Royal High, she lost her job but magically got it back as a second chance but then, the school decided to monitor her for the duration of a few months before giving her a permanent seat at the school and hence the 'Probation'. 

Jessica scrolled through her phone as she walked into the three-story administration building of the school and because the proprietor's office was on the third floor she went towards the elevator which was just about to close after carrying someone. 

"Wait!" She shouted briefly and the young man on the elevator pushed his hand forward to stop the elevator from closing. 

"Thank you." She thanked as she stepped into the elevator, her eyes glued to her phone. 

"We meet again, hun?" The man's husky voice hit her ear and she suddenly found it familiar. 

She slowly raised her head to meet two pairs of Emerald green eyes ogling at her and a familiar smirk carved on his face. This was the last person Jessica expected to see today and within the school of all places. 

'What is he doing here?' She wondered as she took a few steps backward until her back touched the metal coatings of the elevator then he walked towards her until there was no gap between them.

He traced his hands on her satiny caramel hair and slightly patted its bun. 

"How come we always meet in such a...perfect scenery? It must be fate." He chuckled, sniffing the creamy, warm, comforting, yet also slightly exotic floral scent that was oozing off her. It was a mixture of Jasmine and lavender from her favorite perfume. 

"Stay off me!" Jessica warned as she tried to leave his front by moving through his side but he placed his hand on the walls of the elevator near Jessica's neck, making it impossible for her to pass.

She felt her breath quicken with him being so close to her and tiny butterflies fluttered within her lower abdomen. 

'Don't let this asshole get into your head, girl.' She warned herself as she lowered her head and slowly bit her lower lip. 

She raised her head and just when she tried to push him away, the elevator stopped and slowly opened on the third floor and Cade was standing right outside. 

"I swear to God, when next you try this, I will not only slap you but I will kick that thing between your legs so you don't mess around anymore." She whispered into his ear before pushing his reluctant body away and barging out of the elevator. 

"You're finally here," Cade said as he turned towards the route Jessica had taken. 

"Yeah. I had something to sort out at the office." Cruz replied, following him. "You know her?" He asked, referring to Jessica. 

"The new biology teacher I'm having issues with." Cade replied absentmindedly before turning back to glance at his brother briefly, "You know her?" He inquired.

"We met at Michael's birthday bash in a club in Santa Monica, but why are you having a problem with her?" Cruz wondered and Cade remained mute since they were already on their way to find out. 

Opening the Proprietor's office, Cruz saw her sitting on a couch while the proprietor was still on his desk until he saw them coming in. 

Jessica was very surprised to see him coming into the office that she thought he might be following her after all so she angrily stood up to her feet,

"Are you stalking me n…" Her voice trailed off when she set her eyes on Cade who was just beside him.

Another set of Emerald green eyes and sleek dark golden brown hair?

'Cade Westham! Cruz Westham! I should have known they were siblings.' She panicked.