"Jessica?" Cruz called out in disbelief. "What exactly did she say is her problem with me?" Jessica asked again as she walked around the table and sat on the chair across from Cruz. "Umm…she's worried you're a gold digger who is only after my money." Cruz stuttered. "Woah! What audacity!" She exclaimed in disgust. "Do you now agree she is obsessed with you?" She asked and Cruz nodded hesitantly. Cruz was confused and unsure of the emotions to display at the moment. He was happy to have her here but very nervous as to the reason. "How did you know…I-I stay here?" He asked, still surprised by her presence. "I asked Dave." She replied sharply.After Jessica's response, there was an awkward silence that lasted for seconds until Jessica cleared her throat. "Did you buy WeCom to make me forgive…" Jessica could barely finish her statement when Cruz interrupted. "No! I swear I didn't do it to compel you into forgiving me. Long before our relationship ended this way, I had plans of buy
"Cruz, do I really have to…" "Jessica, don't! Just answer my question." Cruz angrily interrupted. "Who exactly is he to you?" He asked again. "Umm…" Jessica paused, purposely putting Cruz in agony and suspense. "Jess, what's going on here? What's up with him?" Derek asked as he was forced to step out of his car. "Huh?" Cruz scoffed, rolling his eyes at Derek in disgust. "Jess? Who do you think you are to call her Jess?" He bawled angrily as he pushed Derek's shoulder slightly. "Oh…this guy is driving me crazy." He mumbled, scratching his head roughly. At this point, Jessica could barely hold back her laughter. The men looked like they were going to start a fight and Abigail, who was in the car, stepped out to see what was happening. Jessica eventually stopped laughing seeing how worried Abigail was. "Guys stop. Cruz, this is my uncle who doesn't like to be called Uncle. Meet Derek!" She finally introduced him. Cruz was startled, confused, and very embarrassed. Even though th
"Her! I don't know how to go about this." Klaus panicked, still confusing Cruz. "Klaus, you need to calm down and tell me exactly who we are talking about here." Cruz advised. Jessica on the other hand was dying with curiosity and instead of starting her day as a barista, she sat down and eavesdropped on Cruz's conversation. "Oh, this is driving me crazy." Klaus panicked."Klaus, none of this is going to make sense if you don't tell me who we are talking about here. Just calm down and tell me." Cruz advised. Klaus eventually calmed down and with much hesitation, he replied, "V-Valentine. Valentine Brooklyn. She's pregnant and the big news is it's mine." "Oho! Klaus, you…you did what? You've become a total badass!" Cruz praised as he jumped up to his feet and faced the other side, making it harder for Jessica to eavesdrop. "What are you saying? I haven't stepped out of my room since I got the news yesterday and you say it's badass. You know, you're good with women. Tell me how to
TWO MONTHS LATERCruz quickly cross-checked the foods on the table before checking the decorations he made. He was on the rooftop of the hotel he had lodged in for the past two months. It was late evening and the place was beautifully decorated with beautiful rose petals and balloons. The lights were dim but the stars were shining brightly above them.On the table were two plates of grilled steak and barbeque sauce, a bottle of red wine with two wine glasses, and a box of chocolate and other snacks for dessert. "Everything is perfect, right?" Cruz asked Dave who just joined him with a bouquet of flowers. "Yeah, it's cute and I know your woman will like it. She's already on her way." Dave replied casually but Cruz panicked."What? She's already on her way?" He asked curiously and Dave nodded. "Just drop the flower and leave. I don't want her to meet you here." Cruz ordered as he quickly collected the flower and pushed him to the door. As soon as Dave left, Cruz quickly cross-check
Jessica expected some kind of response from Dave and she didn't get it after several seconds of going silent, she became confused and embarrassed.Her grip tightened as she thought he was still angry with her. "Umm…Jes-si-ca…" He was about to talk when Jessica's eyes landed on another manly figure standing in front of the bathroom door and facing her. It was Cruz in his towel staring at Jessica with a frown plastered all over his face. "Cruz…?" Jessica stuttered as she quickly pulled herself from the man she was back hugging and he finally turned to face her. "You got the w-wrong person." Dave whom she had hugged spoke up, his face looking flustered. "You should have said that earlier. That hug was meant for me!" Cruz scolded angrily but Dave just smirked. "Then you should have packed up on time." Dave mumbled before he continued unpacking. "Jessica! Dave and I look nothing alike. How could you mistake me for him?" Cruz complained, still very upset. "Well…I didn't expect anyon
A WEEK LATER....THE WEDDING DAYEven though a lot of people gossiped about the success, the world was expectant after the announcement of the wedding and upon receipt of invitation cards. What was more shocking was the fact that the date was so close. Amazingly, they were stunned since the wedding venue was beyond expectations. Even the weather testified from its perfection that this was a match made in heaven. To make Jessica's dream wedding come true, Cruz planned the wedding to be held in the Bahamas. At a private resort in the Bahamas, Cruz had paid for the whole place to be used to host their wedding, for which reason a very busy operating luxury resort was shut down to the public. Since the image of the woman he loved was at stake, Cruz ensured that Jessica would be the envy of all and the wedding would silence everyone who ever thought or said anything negative about their relationship. By the name of the renowned wedding planner Nikky Storm, everyone knew a lot of money
The ceremony was followed by a grand reception, complete with an elaborate feast and a live band that played music late into the night.As the reception drew close, Jessica returned to the dressing room with the help of her maids of honor and she changed into a less formal outfit for the after-party. For a less formal but still stunning dress, Jessica wore an off-shoulder maxi dress in a light, airy fabric with a striking open-cut design and a high slit in the skirt. As for the colors, she didn't go against the color code as the clothes were Purple with peach-colored embroideries.Paired with this beautiful dress were subtle crystal pieces of jewelry and peach-colored pointed-toe T-strap heels to match. Her hair was rearranged into a loose updo giving her a chic effortless look that turned heads as she walked into the resort's garden which was the venue for the after-party. The garden was beautifully manicured with pristine lawns and the grandeur and opulence of the setting were st
After a long and beautiful wedding day, the newly wedded couple came back to their honeymoon suite. As they step through the door of their spacious honeymoon suite, they were immediately greeted with an inviting and cozy atmosphere. Soft, muted colors on the walls created a calming ambiance, while the sleek and modern furniture added a touch of elegance to the room. The plush king-sized bed in the center of the room beckoned to them with its fluffy duvet and sumptuous pillows.Along the wall opposite the bed stands a sleek, flat-screen TV, bordered by black lacquered shelves that hold a selection of books and magazines for their enjoyment. To the right of the TV, a long, low-slung table provided ample space for dining, with two comfortable chairs tucked neatly underneath.Even though it was dark outside, the windows that lined the opposite wall offered breathtaking views of the resort's lush, tropical gardens, along with a glimpse of the sparkling sea beyond. Sliding glass doors