Chapter Forty eight
Jemima's POV
I was worried about Drake and he wasn't answering his phone calls ,neither was Wayne. After chatting up with Vee and told her I will be back home the next day. Switched on the television to the greatest shock of my life.
'The Star basketball players Drake and Wayne were met with an accident. Wayne is conscious under medical report while there is still no word about Drake, stay tuned to this channel and we will bring you more information..."
I couldn't comprehend it. This wasn't my voice shouting.Arrghhh!! Not my Drake!, God no!.I ran to the room and picked my purse in a bolt speed."Taxi!! , Taxi!" I kept shouting outside Drakes apartment when a car pull up.It wasn't a Taxi but I couldn't care less, I wish I had let Drake but that darn car. "Where to miss" the elderly lookin
Chapter OneDrake's POVIf only people knew behind that mask, I wore grief and an urge to be understood.Sadness drained through me as I walked through the gate.Any other son would have been happy to be home but this one here is not.My name hasn't left people's mouth since scored that bicycle kick goal.They are proud of me.I made my country andthe basketball team proud but when it came to Master.Harrison being a basket baller was the worst decision I ever made.He would never stop taunting me about it.I am sure when he dies, he will still turn in his grave in rage.If he only understood that basketball is my only addiction. "Hey sir, you are here..." The guard asked the moment I got out ot my car."Is my mother in?""No sir."I threw him the car keys and begun walking towards the mansion,don't know if my grandmother who we call granny will love my little surprise.It was her birthday and wouldn't miss it fo
Chapter TwoJemima's POV"Jemima calm down or else you will get a heart attack!" My bestfriend Vee warned me."How I am supposed to be calm?It's 8 o'clock already and Kane is not here.What if he stands me up?" I stammered trying to calm my nerves which seemed close to impossible.Bee had to deliver a classic yellow cake with chocolate frosting to a certain college party and I didn't want her to be late."Vee, just go I will close up the shop. You know we need to save up as much as we can. I begun with my lectures which she hated. "Don't start with your lectures or I am going to get a migraine.I have like two hours before the party begins.Calm down short woman."
Chapter ThreeDrake's POVI was drinking in silence by the counter when the girl from earlier came and sat beside me.She folded one leg over the other dangling her high heels.She ordered the first tequila shot and downed it the moment the bartender placed it Infront of her.He refilled it right away and she proceeded to down that as well. She had downed almost seven glasses when I held her hand."That's enough!" I told the bartender who just nodded."I am the one paying right?So I will drink as much as I want." She yelled and pulled her hand from my grip."If you drink this much, how are you going to get home?"I asked
Chapter FourJemima's POVI felt like I was lying on top of something warm and cossy which for sure wasn't my tiny bed.I opened my eyes only to find myself in a beautiful room.I felt like l could lie on that queen size bed forever but how did I get here?Only drug dealers, cult, royalty and of course rich kids afford such a place. But I am surrounded with broke people, none of my friends are ballers.Then what am I doing here?I could my heart racing so fast.I peeped inside the duvet and I had on a white to shirt.But I wasn't in pain, in fact I have never slept so peaceful."Did they take my kidney?" I begun talking to myself.I touched my abdomen and there was no stitches."Do they want to ofter me as a sacrifice?"I said a simple prayer as tears streamed down my face."God I am a good girl, let me not die like this. know I shouldn't have trusted tha
Chapter FiveJemima's POVI got back to sleep after he left only to wake up with the sound of the doorbell. "Stop ringing the doorbell..." I pleading before shoving a pillow over my face hope it would stop.But it seemed the person on the door was persistent. I staggered trom the bed, cursing the person on the door beneath my nose. When I walked in into the living room, I begun to look around and forgot Someone was at the door.There was a huge photo of a soaring eagle, glamorous chandelier, coffered ceiling, classy black sofas was busy looking around when I heard the doorbell again. Sweet Lord, I forgot.I face-palmed myself."Who is it?" I asked, my hand already on the door knob"It's the pizza yoU ordered." I twisted the door knob and opened it."Here is your pizza!" He offered me a half smile."Thank you...""My tip?"
Chapter SixDrake's POVAfter practice, I couldn't help but laugh remembering the crazy night and morning I have had.For once in a while I was excited to go home.It actually took me by surprise that she didn't recognise me.I can finally be friends with someone who doesn't care about my status.How can a girl be weird, funny and crazy at the same time?Jemima you are something you know."Why are you so happy bro?" Wayne my bestfriend squeezed my shoulder."What? I am just happy..." I looked away embarassingly."Who is she? Another one night stand I don't know about" He looked at me curiously."It's none of your business...." I replied dryly."Since when don't you tell me about your one night stands""See you tomorrow guys, practice is over." Coach Josh shouted and we all cheered before dispersing to the changing room."No,
Chapter SevenJemima's POVI couldn't hide my smile after he called me beautiful.I lifted my eyes from his chest and found him looking at me.I don't know if I will ever get used to his attractiveness.We were lost into each other's eyes until I turned my head to break the contact.It was electrifying.When we got into the room I felt like I was inside a basketball field.I thought my brother was obsessed, it seems Drake was worse."Welcome to my solitude your royal Highness..." He placed me down carefully."I thought my brother was a basketball holic but I think you are worse Drake ..."There was a ball, jersey, shoes and some trophies and awards in a display case.The floor was green and looked like a basketball field.The wall Infront of me was a huge image showing a scene of a basketball game.Everything screamed basketball in this room.The wall arts, throw pillows, curtains,basketball goal bed.Da
Chapter EightJemima's POVI tried not to think how dumb and embarassing that moment was.There was no way I was ever going to forget it."I am so sorry..."I replied in a low voice." I didn't mean...""It's okay..." I blurted in."Can I please...""I know it's embarrassing and disgusting.I think I am still intoxicated with wine.When I am drunk I can be a little crazy..." I interrupted him again."Jemima?""Don't say anything.It's oka..." He placed his finger on my lips cutting me off.For a moment I got to drown into those beautiful eyes.It was magical."You should stop kissing me without my consent.Don't use me as a rebound, it's not good for either me or you."No words came out of my mouth.I just pulled back.What has gotten into you Jemima?You can't go around pressing your lips on other
Chapter Forty eightJemima's POVI was worried about Drake and he wasn't answering his phone calls ,neither was Wayne. After chatting up with Vee and told her I will be back home the next day. Switched on the television to the greatest shock of my life.'The Star basketball players Drake and Wayne were met with an accident. Wayne is conscious under medical report while there is still no word about Drake, stay tuned to this channel and we will bring you more information..."I couldn't comprehend it. This wasn't my voice shouting.Arrghhh!! Not my Drake!, God no!.I ran to the room and picked my purse in a bolt speed."Taxi!! , Taxi!" I kept shouting outside Drakes apartment when a car pull up.It wasn't a Taxi but I couldn't care less, I wish I had let Drake but that darn car. "Where to miss" the elderly lookin
Chapter fourty sevenDrake's POVAfter an endless session of pacing up and down in Erastus my manager living room, my lawyer Kimono arrived."Finally you remembered I pay you..." I sneered, shaking his hand."I had a court hearing Drake..."" So how bad is it?" I sat heavily on the sofa beside Wayne that it seemed I almost fell into it."Good news, she can't trap you legally..." He beamed and sat next to Erastus."Care to elaborate?" I asked, grabbing a can of beer from Wayne's hand."That's was mine..." He cried out."Shut up and let's listen...""Since you two had s*x nine months ago, it will be hard to secure forensic evidence such as semen, bruises or scratches..." Kimono explained."But why would there be bruises and scratches, I didn't f*cking rape her.She wanted it as much as I did. Which I know regret wanti
Chapter Fourty SixDrake's POVAfter draining all the energy from her, we spent the whole afternoon in bed planning the wedding. I know we sound insanely crazy but who caresSo practically Jemima thinks the gown I want her to wear on that special day is Hella expensive. I seriously never understand women. You don't treat then they complain, you shower your money on them it's still a problem We are going to have our wedding ceremony in the Lavista Beach house and then leave for one month honeymoon after the season. She is gonna bake a ten-layer cake which is to me is unnecessary since it's a simple private wedding but let me let her do her thing.Everything is in order apart from her wedding gown.She doesn't want me going with her to shop for her wedding gown something about bad luck when I see the gown. But that's bullshit and a crazy superstition.l.About the proposal, I am still narrowing down the million ideas running marathon in my he
Chapter Fourty fiveDrake's POV"what are you doing here?""Why are your phones off?? The world could be burning down whereas you two are here having the time of your life..." He breathed out.I held him at shoulder length and shook him vigorously, "What has happened with this burning world of yours?""You are trending Drake . You are all over the news . It's really bad." He snapped."How bad?What bad? Which bad?""Ella has uploaded a video on her IGTV claiming you took advantage of her. I thought you took care of that bro..."When I thought I would finally be happy in my life, something explodes on my face. I am finally the king of bad luck. But why now? I paid her a hugesome of money for her silence after I realised she was a minor.To top it up, I didn't take advantage o
Chapter Fourty fourJamima's POV"I never knew you guys had a private beach??" I asked as Drake led me to the beach."With the Harrison's family you can expect anything..."As we walked to the beach, we were greeted with a gentle sea breeze."That little movie is full of fiction. How can I go back to been my little sel? It doesn't make sense...""It's just a movie love, don't let it get into your head." I should focus on more realistic things. Like how that white sundress is making you so tempting?""You are right.I should focus on more realistic things. Like how that white sundress is making you so tempting?""Is there a time you don't think about s*x?" I rolled my eyes at him."Yes when I am thinking about you or football.But mostly about you, you hijack my thoughts, dreams and I love it...""Unlik
Chapter Fourty threeJemima's POV"I love you Mima..." I felt his nose on my neck as he inhaled deeply."I love you too Drake...""I am so sorry for all those times I have hurt you. I was just so scared of the unknown.But after confessing to you what I felt, I feel complete. And I promise to be by your side forever baby..." He whispered, plastering featherlight kisses all over my shoulders."I wish I would wake up to this every morning." I began running my hands all over his back.It was like fire meeting gasoline."I promise it will always be like that..."He kissed me passionately, forcing my lips apart with his tongue and I returned the kiss with my own passion .It's too hard not to fall a little deeper every single day.After making out for what seemed like forever, I broke the kiss,"Drake, let me take a quick shower...""*ex in the show
Chapter Fourty TwoDrake's POVMy breath was ragged and harsh as I read the article about Jemima and Jordan for the tenth time. I was immobilised with fear of losing her as my eyes got glossy with tears.I have been looking for her all over town but she was busy having fun with that Jordan guy. I even bought some things for her as a token of apology but no she had to be with him . I always knew he was bad news. If he thinks I would let him have my Jemima then he should go back to sleep and wake up to reality.She promised me to always love me but she lied.But how could I blame her? I am always hurting her. I have to let her all in or she will get tired at standing on my doorstep and soon leave. I have to overcome this disguised demon that is paralysing me. The fear of the unknown.Why do I keep lying?The reason I ignored her during my sister's graduation after party was because I was scared of b
Chapter Fourty OneJemima's POVI threw myself at him and he tightly wrapped his arms around me."What's wrong Jemima?"" I just want it to go away.It hurts..." I said between choked sobs."Tell me what's wrong?""I just don't want to see him..."He pulled me back and held me at shoulder length."Did anyone hurt you,molest you or do anything stupid to you?Tell me and I will deal with whoever is making you cry..."There was something about his gaze that made me feel safe."I think I need black coffee..." I forced a smile."Here, wipe your tears away..." He took a white neatly folded handkerchief from his denim jacket and gave it to me."Thank you..."We sat at the corner near the window and the classical music in the background was soothing. I think it was a clear guitar sound performing a slow nursery rhyme.The air was fil
Chapter FourtyJemima's POVWe sat cosy on the sofa by the flames, our features illuminated by the flickering light, the only one in the room.His arm resting behind my head, my half on his lap.We sipped our wine silently as Drake was still mad at me after Matt called."The pasta and meatballs were delicious..." I tried to converse but he just remained silent."Are you still mad about Matt calling me? Drake, I didn't go with him to Bahamas. I am here with you...""I am just jealous..." He whispered, leaning his head on mine."Why? It's you I love and he is just my friend," I intertwined our fingers,"I would never leave you .You mean the world to me.""Jordan likes you alot. Then there is Matt and Daniel always acting like th