Elena's POV“Are you J-Jenny’s son?” She asked.Jake froze and my eyes widened in shock.The woman was staring at us and we were gawking at her in shock.I decided to speak because Jake looked terrified to speak.“How do you know Jenny?”The woman turned her attention to me and frowned.“She used to work here in my café when she was a young little girl.” She said.My hand was resting on the table and he slowly moved his hand and placed it over mine. I could see it on his face that he was scared to find out more about his mother.“How did you recognize him that he is her son? Did she talk to you about him?”I asked her hoping that she would tell something that will explain why Jake had to spend his childhood without his mother.“No, I just assumed that he is her son because he looks a lot like her.” The woman laughed lightly.Jake’s grip tightened on my hand. The hopefulness and sadness were clear on his face.“What do you know about her?” I asked with the smile.“She used to work in t
Elena's POV Jake cupped my face moving it close to his face, and then he gently planted his lips on mine. I raked my hand from his neck to his head and tangled my hands in his hair, pulling his mouth closer. His mouth parted at my sudden actions and I slowly enter my tongue in his divine mouth. Our tongues slowly and passionately fought with each other. He was taking my breath away with his every flick. His hand went to my waist as he pressed himself to me, letting me know what I was doing to his body. I pulled away, feeling dazed and looked into his green blazing eyes. “Are you trying to distract me?” I asked him. A slow boyish smile spread on his scruffy face. “Is it working?” He asked. “Nope," You gave him a cheeky smile. “I can take you back home and we can spend time together. We can make more beautiful memories here,” He said. “I will do all these things that you are suggesting anywhere you want if you would do this one thing that I am telling you to do,” I said. “You’
Elena's POV:I was just staring at the woman in wonder and sorrow. She was refusing to acknowledge the presence of her son that she left behind when he was only eight.Can any mother do this with her own child?My question was answered when she smiled and said, "We're celebrating my daughter's thirteenth birthday today. Why don't you both join us?"Jake let go of my hand. I noticed how numb my hand had turned due to his strong grip.I glanced at Jake; he looked ready to burst into tears or anger. I wanted to shield him from the further pain."Thank you for the offer, Mrs. Patrick. I think we'd like to leave. It was nice meeting you,"I knew I sounded bitter.Jenny gave an uncertain smile.I took the step forward only to be halted by a sweet voice."I'd love it if you guys stay."The girl was smiling at me sweetly with excitement in her eyes."I'm sorry. Happy Birthday...""Ross Patrick," She said her name holding her hand out."Happy Birthday, Ross. I hope you celebrate more wonderful
Elena's POV"I'm sorry," I mumbled.She shook her head in a dismissing manner."I found the job in the restaurant and through that, I met Carter. We became acquainted as he was the regular customer of the restaurant. We started to make small talks. Later, I found out that he was stressed, his business wasn't going smoothly and his married life was disturbed."I noticed that knew he was married before she got in a relationship with him."In years we became friends, he would rant about his day to me while I hear him. We had a huge age difference but we kind of liked each other's company. He was the first man to talk to me with affection, I was falling for him. I didn't want to rescind his marriage life, but somehow he became my savior from all the hurt. Our friendship turned into an affair when we started to seek comfort in other ways.""You knew he was married, yet you slept with him," I said in anger.I didn't want to sound repulsive but the disgust was clear in my voice."I knew it w
Elena's POV"If you are not vegan then you should try it. My wife makes best steaks with these natural herbs and butter," Eden said.I smiled at him with an awkward look on my face."I like steak but I hate this particular flavor,"I knew he was lying to show his mother that this food wouldn't heal his ruptured soul.I didn't know if I was going too far with my next act, but I didn't really care.I placed the steak on his plate while he glared at him. I gave him my puppy dog eyes as I cut the piece and move the fork to his closed mouth."Try it, Jake. Please, I want you to tell me how it is because I tried to make it for the first time," I said.He shook his head glaring but opened his mouth."It's pleasant," He said.I stared at his lips, breathlessly remembering about last night."You guys are so cute," Ross exclaimed making me jump.I placed the fork down blushing and focused on my plate."Why don't you have a girlfriend, Tyler?" Ross asked making a face.Tyler coughed loudly looki
Elena's POVI picked the knife and chopped the tomato."Wow...it looks easy to do, now.""Well, it is easy," I said."Let me try," He said.He picked the other tomato and chopped it with hesitation."Looks like you've learned it," I said looking impressed.He smiled at me and I did the same.I was about to leave when he pulled me back."You are leaving without getting a thank you," he murmured.I rolled my eyes at him."You don't need to thank me for anything,"He cupped my face with one hand then captured my lips in a ravishing kiss.My hand crawled to his head and I pressed his mouth on mine. He was kissing me with ferocity and love."Thank you for making me stay here and taking my mind off." He said.I breathlessly looked at him and shook my head."No problem,"He smirked at how bothered I look at our unfinished make out session."How about we take this unfinished business to the room and skip cooking?" He asked.I glared at him and softly slapped his chest."Why you don't want us
Elena's POVI felt myself floating in the air and opened my eyes to see Jake carrying me upstairs."What are you doing?" I asked with raised eyebrows."Taking you upstairs to the room so you can sleep on the bed," he said."Hmm," I shut my eyes.He placed me on the bed and covered me with a comforter then he kissed my head. I was waiting for him to slip inside the comforter with me but I did not feel his weight on the bed.I opened my eyes and saw him standing near the closet."What are you doing?""I'm going on a run for a while," he said pulling out his shorts and shirt.My eyes popped open and I sat up on bed wide-awake."What time is it?""It's eight in the morning," he replied looking at me suspiciously.I smiled and pretended to fall in sleep.After he left, I got up and showered. I got changed into my clothes then went to the kitchen to prepare breakfast.When I was halfway through making breakfast Jake entered looking confused."You're up. I thought you would be sleep.""I...I
Jake's POVI caught my mom staring at something behind me and curiously followed her gaze. I saw her gazing at Elena."She really loves you," my mother whispered.I was a bit shocked that how can she tell that Elena loves me."How can you tell? You know her for two days,"She looked at me and smiled."Don't tell me you don't know that she loves you," she said looking surprised."I know, she has confessed it," I answered.She raised a questioning eyebrow at me."And you didn't?" She said.I sighed in response. I knew it was not the right time to indulge her in the story of my past."I'm sorry. I know I am getting a bit personal too soon. You don't have to answer that," she said."I just... I don't know how—"She interrupted me with a short laugh."I get it.""What?" I asked frowning."Well, it's always difficult for men to confess their feelings. A man keeps feeling anxious, uncertain, and chaotic about what he wants while his actions show more than enough to convince a girl that he lo
Elena's POV:Brandon entered and looked at us with a frown."I found her in the washroom then we came here to find you," Madeline said to Brandon.I silently thanked her for explaining my bedraggled look in his best friend hospital room."H-Hi, Brandon" I squeaked.He walked to me then hugged me without giving me any warnings.For a few minutes, we stay silent in each other's arms. I let him hold me knowing how much he hates hospitals and how difficult it was for him to step in here for me and Jake."I hate you stupid sister" He mumbled in my ear and I laughed.He let go of me and glared at me while I laughed harder."You and hate? Pufft" I said with the dismissing wave of my hand."I hate you for scaring the shit out me." He said looking really upset.But the love and satisfaction he had on his face showed me how relieved he was to see me okay."I'm sorry, Brandon. I'm so sorry for everything." I said preventing the tears from falling from my eyes.I knew that I wasn't saying sorry
Elena's POV:I woke up feeling a slap on my face and found furious Anna standing near my bed hovering above me.I was confused for a moment and looked around to realize that I was still in the hospital.It was dark outside and it meant I slept all afternoon.Maybe I was tired."You bitch! I was going crazy when your mom called and asked me about you. Then I called every f*cking person in the college to just know if you were with them?" She said looking angry."I'm so sorry, Anna. I had no idea this would happen." I said feeling ashamed for not sharing it with her.She threw a glare at my way then hugged me. Honestly, I was expecting her to beat the shit out of me rather than hugging me. I embraced her back knowing how worried she might be for me all that time."Are you trying to kill me kindly? I can't breathe because of your strong hold." I said to her.She pulled away from me and I noticed tears in her eyes."If you pull something like this again, don't expect me to talk to you ever
Jake's POV:I felt soft caresses on my jaw and opened my eyes. It was really bright; the sun was just shining above my face. I looked around and realized I was lying on the grass in the garden. I sat up feeling confused.Someone placed a hand on my shoulder making me stiff. I turned back and found Hanna. She had a same beautiful smile on her face. Her black hair and her skin were glowing. She had a gold like an aura around her.I was shocked and confused to find her in front of me."Jake," She called my name snapping me out of the shock."Hanna, baby, I missed you so much," I said cupping her face and showering it with kisses.Her skin felt so light, so smooth and soft like a cloud.She smiled at me and put her hand on my jaw."I missed you too, Jake. But I'm so happy here. This is where I live and it's so peaceful," She said making me look around the garden.The garden was breathtaking and peaceful just like heaven."Is this heaven?" I asked her confused."Yes, it's something like he
Elena's POV:Suddenly, the police cars stopped outside the building. Ben panicked and moved to hide in the bushes. His eyes landed on me and he smirked."Oh, I see you are hiding here," He said.He knew he had no chance to escape so did I.I knew I needed to get away from him fast. I stood up and he pulled out something from his jacket.Before I could run away from him, he pointed the gun at my head."Dear, Elena, you're my ticket to escape from here alive" He pulled me towards him and placed his arm around my shoulder.It was quite dark for police to see what was happening and where we were standing because their focus was on the building. Some officers went inside while some stayed outside looking around the area."Stay still" He hissed."Remove your arm and keep this gun away from me" I hissed.He tightened the grip of his arm and glared at me. The officers came out of the building and another car came to stop beside police cars. I knew that black car very well because it belonged
Elena's POV:I woke up feeling a pain in my head and opened my eyes to find darkness around me. I recalled how something was smashed on my head to make me black out. I panicked and tried to get up but my hands and legs were tied down with rope.I had no other chance but to yell for help."Help! Please, help me."I was hoping someone would hear me.Suddenly, I heard the noise of door and someone entered. A light coming from the torch fell on my face making me flinch."I'm glad you are awake."Ben kneeled down in front of me and I felt the anger pulsing through my veins."What the actual f*ck is this Ben? My mom must be going crazy. I need to go home before my dad turns the city upside down."He shook his head with an amused smile on his face making me angrier. I was glaring at him and he would be dead if I wasn't tied."You are mine and I am going to keep you here until you realize it," He smiled at me creepily.I was boiling with anger. If my hands weren't tied I would definitely give
Elena's POV:I arrived at my house and went straight to the lounge. I found my mom and Ben sitting on the couch across each other in the living room talking. There were cupcakes with coffee on the table. I never told my mom why Ben and I were not friends anymore."Hey, mom," I said getting their attention.I sat on the couch beside her and received a glare in return. I knew why she was glaring at me. She wanted me to explain why I didn't come home last night."Hey, you guys talk. I will be in the study if you need me," Mom said looking at me.I nodded with the smile and she left."What are you doing here Ben?" I asked feeling angry at his presence in my house without my permission."You promised to meet me at the café we used to group study. I waited for you there like a fool," He said looking angry."You should have known that I wouldn't come," I said."Why are you doing this me? We were friends at one time," He said."Yes, we were friends, Ben. But we are not friends anymore. If you
Jake POV:I kissed her and everything started to feel different. Her lips were eager and demanding more passion from me. The torture she inflicted on me by gazing at me with her beautiful chocolate brown eyes was enough to send me to hell for thinking about the things that I want to do with her.We pulled away from each other breathing hard. Elena was looking down; her lips were wet and plump from the kiss that we shared. Her hair was a bit of a mess but I kept staring at her to memorize her face at that moment."I...I want you to stay with me, tonight". I said and tucked the strand of hair behind her ear.She looked at me with her hazy eyes and I sucked in a sharp breath, cursing myself for being so weak at that moment.She didn't answer me but her lips came back crashing on mine in a feverish kiss. I smiled at her and without thinking much I carried her to the nearest room. I placed her on the bed and she scrambled back to give me space to climb on the bed.I got rid of my shoes and
Jake POV:I went straight to the office, ignoring the people who stopped by to say hello and good afternoon.I didn't know what was happening to me?I sat down on the chair and looked for the ledgers that I asked my assistant to put it here."Where the hell are the ledgers? Didn't I ask you to put them here on my table?" I said calling my assistant."I'm sorry, sir. I'm just getting them". He said and came back with the ledgers.I felt angry and I had no idea why?I opened the ledgers and started to check them but concentrating on it seemed impossible. My mind keeps going back to Elena.I closed my eyes to stop the image of Elena. But only to see Hanna's radiant face playing in my mind.She was smiling at me, saying something that I couldn't understand. Her smile was beautiful and her black hair was spread on the pillow.It was a memory of the morning after we spend the first night together. She was on the bed when I came with the coffee that I made for her."Jake, so is this one time
Elena's POV:His lips were on mine. I couldn't believe it. I tried to make myself believe that this wasn't a dream where I wake up as soon as his lips touches mine.I closed my eyes when the sensation of pleasure filled me, chilling my bones and making me shiver on the places where I never felt anything before. His thumb was caressing the side of my jaw and unintentionally a sigh escaped from my mouth.Then I felt a hand on my back, pulling me closer. I was pressed on his chest. He changed the angle to deepen the kiss. My body was on fire with the way his lips were working, sending waves of desire making me powerless and vulnerable. He pulled away little, letting me breath and started to nibble on my lower lip. My body and mind was on cloud nine.Suddenly, his warm tongue caressed the outline of my lips seeking entrance of my mouth making me lose my balance at the feeling of immense pleasure. But a hand on my waist held me in place.He devoured me like a starved man, kissing, nibbling