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Chapter 79: The Crisis
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Entangled with my Lifelong Enemy Chapter 80: The Crisis (2)
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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“So, how is it?” Zendaya asked after Jayden had taken a bite.“It's nice,” Jayden responded, and the expression on her face fell.“It's terrible, isn't it?” She asked him as she moved to pack the table.Reaching out, he flicked her forehead. “I said it's nice. Stop overthinking it,” he told her.“Now eat, you've worked hard on it,” he told her, and she nodded as he grabbed out a plate and started to dish out the food. “This isn't anything like yours,” she remarked after she had tasted the food. “It’s your first time doing this, you don’t hear me complaining, do you?” Jayden raised an eyebrow. “If you don't want to eat, then that's fine, but I'm going to.”Zendaya sighed, after which she sat and decided to eat the food. Jayden watched Zendaya across the table as they ate in comfortable silence, the clinking of silverware the only sound in the room. The food wasn’t perfect—he could tell the rice was slightly overcooked, and the pie was definitely tougher than it should have been—but
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Zendaya’s lips parted, but no words came out. Her heart thundered in her chest, and she realized, with a clarity that both scared and thrilled her, that she didn’t want him to stop, that was why she had made the move in the first place.Taking her silence as permission, Jayden tilted his head and closed the final inch between them. His lips brushed against hers, soft and hesitant at first, as though he was giving her one last chance to pull away.He wasn't ready to do anything she didn't want to do, and so he was taking his time with her. Who knew the girl would kiss him out of nowhere? That single action of her made his body come alive, and he planned on stealing a kiss from her, only if she was willing.He waited for Zendaya to refuse if what she had done earlier was a mistake, but she didn't.Instead, her hands found their way to his chest, clutching his shirt as she kissed him once again.The hesitation melted away, replaced by a surge of passion that took them both by surprise.
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The soft sound of typing filled the air as Zendaya woke up still on the bed. She had been hearing that sound for some time, but she had chosen to ignore it.However, she couldn't anymore, which was the reason why she had opened her eyes.She blinked, adjusting to the lighting of the room. It took her a moment to realize what had woken her up, and when she did, a deep frown appeared on her face. The faint glow of a laptop screen and the unmistakable silhouette of Jayden on the same sofa he had been on when it fell asleep. She frowned, rubbing her eyes as she sat up. Glancing at the clock on the nightstand, she saw it was three fifteen.Her frown deepened and she quietly got out of bed. Jayden was so engrossed in the screen that he didn't notice her getting out of bed. His brows were furrowed, his jaw tight, and his fingers moved over the keyboard. She saw a nearly empty cup of coffee beside him.“Seriously?” Zendaya’s voice broke the silence in the room, and it startled him.Jayden
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Zendaya yawned as she made her way into the studio. The energy in the room was high as she saw assistants scurry with racks of clothing, stylists adjusting lights, and photographers setting up their equipment. Good grief, why were there always so many people at such shoots? She asked herself in irritation.As she made her way toward the dressing area, a familiar voice rang out."Well, if it isn’t Miss Always on time herself," Juliette teased, as she made her way towards her in a sleek emerald green dress that hugged her figure.‘Nice gown,’ Zendaya remarked in her head.Zendaya rolled her eyes but smiled. "And here I thought I’d get through the day without you inflating my ego. It’s not my fault you all take time seriously."Juliette laughed, pulling her into a quick hug. "Hurry up and get your hair and makeup done so we can get the shoot over and done with,” she urged."Alright, alright," Zendaya replied, as she made her way to the changing room.She and Juliette had been chosen to
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The loud music blasted through the speakers, and it made the floors vibrate as people yelled on the dance floor.Zendaya stood at a table with Juliette and Anaya, sipping a cocktail that was sweeter than she liked. Her friends were deep in conversation, laughing and pointing at the dancers nearby.Zendaya forced a smile, but her thoughts were elsewhere. Normally, she had no problem with such an atmosphere, but the same couldn't be said at that moment. The music was too loud, the air too stifling, and the crowd too chaotic for her liking. She couldn’t stop thinking about Jayden, what he was doing and how he must have felt when she told him she couldn’t come.He had intended to cook for her, and she had shut him down. Most importantly, she hadn't seen him all day and she missed him."Okay, we need to get you on the dance floor," Juliette declared, snapping Zendaya out of her thoughts.Before Zendaya could protest, Juliette added, "No excuses. You’ve been brooding all night.""I’m not
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