Jake's POV:"I want to stay here with you. I knew you would like this place." I said."I want you to share everything with me. I want to know about your past. But it's difficult for me to see you hurt and angry,"She placed her hand on my jaw and looked into my eyes.I took the hold of her wrist and moved her hand to my lips. I kissed her fingers and she blushed. She had no idea how her words affect me and my heart."I don't want to hide anything from you that's why I brought you here," I said.She moved closer to me and pressed her forehead on mine. We closed our eyes standing there while wind caressed our faces."I'm hungry," She mumbled.I laughed at the timing of her words.She frowned at me then shot me a short glare. I sobered up."What would you like to eat Miss Edwards?""Anything would be fine," she said."There's a very famous restaurant here. But we will need to drive there." I said."Let's go. I'll drive," she said.She dragged me out picking the car keys on the way. I gui
Jake's POV:"I grew up in this house till I was seven. Amanda loved me and Mr. Carter cared for me. Veronica and Jacob would play with me." I said."It's hard to believe you are talking about the same people I know," She said sounding mad.I kissed her head. She sighed and snuggled closer to me. I reached for her silky soft hair and started to play with them."Mr. Carter set up his business in North of Boston. We all moved to your neighborhood. I met Brandon and he became my friend instantly. Veronica and Jacob got busy with their studies and made new friends. Amanda and Mr. Carter started to stay out late. They would leave me alone in the home without anything to eat. Days turned into months and I was losing weight and getting sick. Then Jenny came." I said.I recalled the day when she came into my life. She was as beautiful as an angel."Jenny?" Elena asked confused."She was hired to babysit me and do some chores around the house. She used to read me stories, play with me, help me
Elena's POV:My heart was completely shattered. I knew Jake Carter since I was four. I saw him smiling, I saw him crying, I saw him angry and I saw in love. But I didn't know why I never noticed his pain.When I said I wanted to know everything about him. I didn't know I was signing up for this emotional and heart-wrenching roller coaster.His life looked perfect like any other teenager of his age. Why did hide so much from us?"Jenny was my real mother, Elena. I felt some kind of connection with her. But I didn't understand what it meant until it was too late." He said looking sad."Where did she go?" I asked him hoping he would know."After the truth came out, I tried to look for her. I searched for her everywhere. But I failed to find her. I don't even know if she is alive or dead. It has been so many years." He said.I noticed how frustrated he looked. He wanted to find her."But she knew where you were. Why didn't she contact you?" I asked him.It was beyond my understanding how
Jake's POV"How do you know that you love me?" I asked."I know how it feels to see the person you are in love with sad and in pain. That's what I am trying to change. I want to make you happy." She placed her hand over mine and gripped it."How can you be so sure that it is love?" I asked her with the soft smile.I didn't want to make her cry. I knew how soft and fragile her heart was.She closed her eyes and pursed her lips."When we were kids, I always liked you." She said making smile."I know you liked me, after all, I was your partner in crime," I said recalling how many times I had bribed her to annoy Brandon."Not like that. I mean I used to imagine you as my prince. I had a crush on you. I even told Eric about my feelings. That's why he started to annoy you so you wouldn't come to our house more often," She said.I was really shocked. I never saw her like that in the past.She was just a cute little sister of my best friend for me."You left for college and I started high sch
Jake's POVI felt my stomach flip when he pressed himself on mine completely.Slowly, I looked at his sinfully handsome face.He sucked in a sharp breath."Don't look at me like this so early in the morning?" He said."How I am looking at you?" I asked him confused."Like you want to eat me," He said with the grin.I felt my cheeks getting hot."Let me go, I-I need to take a shower," I mumbled."You plan to take a shower without me?" He asked.I scowled at him and he grinned.Suddenly, he pulled me closer letting me know what I was doing to him. He leaned towards my ear with the smile."I'm going to wash you very gently if you allow me. I have never done that before," He whispered.I closed my eyes feeling the heat pooling inside me at his words."First, you've to promise me, you will keep your eyes close in the shower," I said.He frowned then smiled mischievously once again."Maybe the steam inside won't let me see anything," He said.The smirk on his face was making clear his inten
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: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