JADEI held my breath for a few minutes, wondering what was the worse that could happen that would bring Damien here.He seems like a man who never asks anyone for anything. So for him to leave his work and come all the way here. I shook my head, not wanting to think too much of it.I just hope it is something I’ll be able to help him with. After what Atlas did to his club, I felt like it was my responsibility to mend our relationship. Although he made it clear that there was no problem between us. Though, it didn’t alleviate the feeling of guilt that is eating me up on the inside.“You look worried.” Damien states, probably taking note of the long silence.“That obvious, huh?” I asked, holding back my nervous laughter by very little.“Kind of.” He cleared his throat. “Let me not keep you in suspense any longer.” He said, and his face looked soft. I don’t know how to explain it, but he seemed calmer or more understanding.It made me feel better too, instantly.“Jaiya sent me.” It felt
**JADE**Antonio was already there when I got out. He smiled when he saw me and walked up to me, giving me his hand which I accepted without hesitation. “Damien, this is Antonio.” I introduced them, not assuming they knew each other. “It is nice to meet you.” Antonio stretched out a hand, confirming to me that they were strangers. It wasn’t really surprising but I wouldn’t have been shocked too if I found out they did know each other. The months I’ve spent here has made me realize how small the world is. And many people knew each other. So having a large number of mutuals was a normal thing.Ray waved us goodbye, looking entirely too happy with herself. I couldn’t pinpoint what exactly she wants. Maybe it’s the whole me going out or maybe going out with Antonio part. I hadn’t told her I was inviting him. She was pleasantly surprised when she heard he was coming with.Antonio and Damien found something to talk about so the whole ride to where Jaiya was, they kept talking. I sometime
ATLASAndrew, Annie and I were in the drawing room downstairs, trying to decide who and who where will be in the guest list for the official party I had to throw as the leader of the council. It is supposed to be a formal black tie event and we had to get the big names.In the simple eye, it was supposed to be a way to pay homage to all the people there before you, to show that you respect them. But in reality, it was to show tour influence in the country. Just how many many powerful names can you get under the same roof. How many enemies could you make dine together, even if it ends in shit. The fact they knew the other was coming and they still showed up for you was what the world wanted to see. Even the people in attendance. So we had to be very careful with the guest list.Annie is a socialite. After she left the pack when I got married, she travelled the world and met with a lot other these people. She said to invite the wives. They’ll add it o their husband’s roaster and he’ll a
JADEEver since Jaiya moved here and we had that, should I call it date night? Well, night with her, Antonio and Damien, we have been hanging out every single day. I think we only get separated when we’re going to bed.I haven’t told her I’m pregnant yet. If you ask, I don’t even know what is holding me back. She will literally be the last person to judge. I’ve been thinking about it and so, I call her to see if she wanted to have lunch.She had an early meeting with some people, she sassed she’ll tell me more when we meet. And I thought it would be the perfect time to tell her about the baby. She is my best friend, if I had one.Thinking of best friends. It has been itching me to call Andrew and tell him about the baby. But I know he would tell Atlas and I haven’t reached a conclusion about that. I’m waiting for something to give me the push.Ray joked and asked if I was waiting for a sign from above. And although I looked at her like she had lost her mind. I was waiting for a sign.
JADEJaiya’s meeting ran later than she expected. By the time she called me, she sounded exhausted though she was willing to go. I told her to get some rest and we can have dinner or even just move it to the next day. I was free for the rest of the day since dad told me to take a time off until I’ve sorted everything out with the baby and all.I’m enjoying the little break. Though according to Ray, it isn’t a break. It is a day off.“A break means you travelled and left then house. Went to some excited location and had lots of fun. You just having day offs on day offs.” There was no way to convince her otherwise so I didn’t even try.Jaiay didn’t call even when dinner time rolled in. I called the front desk at her apartment complex, in case she was sleeping, I didn’t want to wake her up. They confirmed she was so I just decided to stay and have dinner at home.Dad was around and it was fun. Aiden still wasn’t back and when I asked, dad just shook his head. I turned to Ray and she sh
JADE“You have to go!” There was no room for argument in Jaime’s tone.I looked up from my phone and shook my head but she just gave me a less than impressed look before repeating what she had said earlier.“Who am I even kidding? You are gong.” I groaned and shook my head, she pretended she didn’t see that. “This is the biggest event of the year. Of the century and I want you to stick it in that man’s face and show him what he lost.”I moved to lay on my back, still trying to argue my way out of this. Not because I didn’t want to go, but I didn’t think everyone else would have said yes. Jaiya of all people. I expected a firm no from her and here she is, telling me to wear some sultry dress and go to the event that way.“Erm, even if I wanted to ruin this for Atlas, which I have no plans of doing, I’ll be putting my reputation on the line and I don’t think that is the idea my father had in his head when he told me to go.”She groaned loudly in disappointment. “This is our biggest chan
JADEThe past few days, I’ve been walking on gee shells. Egg shells I laid by myself because of all the thoughts running through my mind. I wasn’t planning on going with Jaiya’s plan, although it was a tempting idea. I didn’t want this to turn into some sort of game.My child isn’t just some kind of way to win a fight with Atlas. And as much as I would love to throw him off his game, since he as so good at doing it to others. I wouldn’t.I have reached one conclusion though. I will tell him. I just haven’t decided when.“Well, if you ever plan on telling him,” Ray was saying. I wasn’t fully listening to her but she is insisting on talking about this, right now.I wanted to scream.“You better do it soon.” I peeped from my closet, giving her a look.She was on the bed, holding some sort of textbook in her hand. She is supposed to be studying, but she has decided my life was a lot more interesting than her books. And I’m entertaining her because well, she may act like she is okay but da
ATLASI smiled at Annie, seeing how she was running around, trying to make sure that everything is perfect. When she came to pass by me, I captured her arm, stoping her.“You should relax,” I said, then looked down the simple shirt and jeans she was wearing. “And maybe go get dressed too. I’m sure you don’t want to be late.”She is breathing heavily when she replied. “I know, I know. I just want everything to be perfect.”“And it will be,” I cupped her cheeks, my thumb stroking her soft skin. “Stop stressing too much and go get dressed. We don’t want to be late.”She stared into my eyes for a few quiet seconds before nodding with a sigh.“Okay.” I nodded and released her.She rushed up the stairs, not before ease threw a command at one of the workers to act like they hd blood I their veins. With a smile my way, she disappeared up the stairs. I found myself watching where she was just standing.I sighed and looked away, taking note of the decorations she had out around the house. The e