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Chapter 74: Goodnight
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Entangled with my Lifelong Enemy Chapter 75: He's going home
Zendaya's eyes slowly fluttered open and she was hit with the faint morning light coming in through the balcony of the room. The storm had finally stopped but the effects were still there as the morning was chilly. She yawned and proceeded to turn with the intention of getting up but she couldn't as she found herself being weighed down by something.It took her a moment to realize what it was and then her heart leaped over the sight of it.Jayden’s arm was draped over her and his body was pressed lightly against hers. His even breaths fanned against the top of her head, and she could feel the steady rise and fall of his chest which made her freeze, as she was unsure whether to move or stay perfectly still.Her heart didn't waste any time racing, and butterflies fluttered in her stomach.What was this feeling? Why did it feel…right? She bit her lip, trying not to make any sudden movements, as she didn't want to wake Jayden, who seemed to be enjoying his sleep.This wasn't the first
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“My dad’s going to the house,” Zendaya blurted.Jayden frowned as he didn't quite get Zendaya. “Wait, you mean your house? The one miles away from here?”“Yes!” she nodded and she started pacing the room. “If he finds out I’m not there, he’ll start asking questions. I can’t let them know I was here, especially not with you.” “What’s so bad about them finding out you’re with me? I’m a great person,” he remarked.“Jayden!” she snapped, glaring at him. “This isn’t a joke.”“Alright, alright,” he said, holding up his hands in surrender. “Why didn't you just tell him that you were with Juliette or Anaya?” He rolled his eyes. “I panicked, okay!” Zendaya responded as she ran her finger through her roughly. “Relax. We’ll figure it out. First things first—we need to get you home without them suspecting anything?”Zendaya’s mind raced as she tried to formulate a plan. Whatever happened, she couldn’t let her father know about Jayden, or he would kill him and then her.Jayden pushed himself o
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When Zendaya arrived at her house, her heart dipped when she found her father's car already in her driveway.She took deep breaths to calm herself down before she stepped through the front door, her heart pounding in her chest. When she got to the living room, Lucas was sitting on the couch, and he had a coffee mug in his hand.“Good morning,” he greeted, his voice steady, but due to the secrets she was hiding, it felt like he was already accusing her. “Where were you all night?”Her breath hitched, but she stayed in her spot, as she didn't want to make him suspicious. ‘Have I told you just how much of a terrible liar you are,’ Jayden’s words about her echoed in her, and she frowned a bit as it was time to prove him wrong.She was an actress and so lying should be something that was easy as it was no different from acting.“I was at Anaya’s,” she replied. “We stayed up late working on something, and I figured it was easier to just crash there.”“Are you sure?!” She heard her father
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“Hi, stranger” Levi shot back, ruffling her hair. “Your hair is ugly, let me make it better?”“Levi, I'm going to kill you,” she hissed as she struggled to break free. This was something she definitely didn't miss. He was another person who bullied her consistently.“Stop troubling your sister and get in,” Lucas ordered his son, and Levi immediately let go of his father's precious daughter.“I swear one of these days I'm going to…” Zendaya was unable to complete her words as Levi placed a finger over her lips.“You talk too much,” was all he said before getting into the car.‘Brute,’ Zendaya muttered under her breath as she also entered the car.“You came all the way to get me, you missed me didn't you,” Levi smirked at his father who chuckled.“Keep talking and keep digging your own grave,” was all Lucas said in response, and that was more than enough to get her younger brother to shut up.If there was anyone who could control her brother, it was her father, and it was nice to see th
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Jayden walked into his company with a fresh set of clothes, as he had gone home to change. Everything was in order, he and Zendaya were doing okay, and she had managed to get Lucas off her back.However, as soon as he stepped into the floor his office was on he knew something was wrong. It looked like having an orderly life wasn't just meant to be. The air was thick with tension, and employees were huddled in small groups, their whispers frantic and faces pale.He frowned, and he immediately made his way toward his office. When he got there, he met Clara, his secretary, pacing near his office door with her phone pressed to her ear. As soon as she spotted him, she hung up and rushed over.“Sir, we’ve got a huge problem,” Clara said, her voice low but urgent. “What kind of problem?” he asked, loosening his tie slightly as he prepared himself for the worst.Clara hesitated, then gestured toward his office. “It’s better if you hear it directly. The legal team is already in the conferen
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Jayden leaned back in his chair and he massaged his temple as he was having a headache. His stomach grumbled due to him not having eaten all day, but he ignored it as there were more pressing matters to attend to.Papers were scattered across his desk, along with five empty coffee cups. His tie hung loosely around his neck, and his blazer had been discarded hours ago. He stared at the latest email from the legal team, and he cursed under his breath as his vision blurred slightly. This crisis was like a weight pressing down on his chest, and the frustration of not having immediate answers was like a slap in his face.When his phone buzzed, he almost ignored it, as he was tired of answering calls and messages nonstop since morning. But the name on the screen made him pause, as he had received a text from Zendaya.His sour mood brightened a bit, and he smiled slightly, as it was only Zendaya who was capable of doing such. He quickly swiped to open her message.‘Hey, What are you up t
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Jayden leaned back in his chair, still holding his phone, reluctant to let go when he heard her next words, which made his heart sink a little.“Jayden, I have to go. Something just came up. But don’t overwork yourself, okay?”He hesitated in responding, as he didn’t want to admit how much he’d enjoyed their conversation.Sighing, he realized it would be selfish of him to ask her to stay, and so he spoke. “Alright. Thanks for distracting me for a while. Take care of whatever you need to, and... thanks, Zendaya.“Anytime. Bye, Jayden,” she bid him, and he responded, after which she disconnected the call.He stared at the screen for a few seconds after the call ended, and a faint ache settled in his chest. He hated how quickly the distraction she brought into his chaotic day had slipped away. With a sigh, he set his phone down and turned back to the mountain of work before him.The hours dragged by, and the office grew quieter with every passing moment. When he looked at the time, he
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When he came back downstairs, he was met with the smell of something warm and inviting, and his stomach growled aggressively, reminding him that he hadn't eaten all day.He was starving.Without wasting time, he followed the smell to the dining room, where he found Zendaya setting the table where the plates of food were neatly arranged.“You did all this?” he asked, stepping closer.She looked up at him, brushing a strand of hair from her face, which left another streak of flour on her forehead. “Is it so shocking that I can.”Jayden chuckled, leaning against the doorway. “I didn’t say you couldn’t,” he raised his hand in surrender. “I'm surprised you did it for me.”“Yeah, well, it only took a few hours. ” she said, carefully placing the last dish on the table. “And I did it for you because you've cooked for me. Nothing more.”“Sure,” Jayden nodded as he knew she was trying to convince herself that what she did was just her repaying him back.He stepped closer, and he glanced at the
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The deafening sound of the gunshot echoed through the room, and Zendaya braced herself for the end. But to her surprise, she felt no pain. Slowly, she opened her eyes, her heart pounding in her chest.Anil stood frozen, his eyes wide with shock. And her mouth fell open when she saw that he had been shot in the shoulder. Regardless, he proceeded to shoot her once again and another shoot to his legs brought him down on his knees."Step away from her!" a familiar voice roared with anger as he stepped into the room.It was Jayden. He looked disheveled, and her heart bled when she saw his physical condition. “Jayden?” Zendaya called her voice a mix of relief and disbelief.Anil snarled, raising his gun to fire, but Jayden didn’t hesitate. Another shot rang out, and this time, it was to his palm.Anil groaned in the weapon slipping from his grasp and Jayden kicked it away as he then pounced on Anil.“Jayden, he'll die,” Zendaya stated when Anil had turned into a bleeding mess.Her words
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The room was dimly lit, the only source of illumination being the faint glow from a laptop screen on a cluttered desk. .Papers and files were scattered, some bearing Jayden’s name in bold letters. The two men stood on opposite sides of the room, their faces partially hidden.The taller man paced, his hands shoved deep into his pockets as his mind raced. He finally stopped, turning to face his boss, who was seated behind the desk.“We’ve got something big,” the taller man said, his voice laced with excitement and malice. “Something that’ll change everything, boss.”The boss didn’t respond immediately. He leaned back in his chair, his sharp eyes narrowing as he studied the man before him. “What is it?” he asked, his tone calm but deadly.The taller man hesitated for a moment before stepping forward and placing a file on the desk. “It’s about Jayden,” he said, tapping the file with a finger. “Something that has been hidden.”The boss arched a brow, his interest piqued. He opened the
