AURORA’S POV.I walked up to the bar for a drink, anything to take my mind off this place. I didn’t want to come initially, but I changed my mind at the last minute. Now that I was here, I was starting to wish I was not.I almost saw myself land a heavy blow on Mr Kim’s face when he sent me that very irritating look, that expression that felt like he was thinking about seventy-seven things he wanted to do to it.He was, however, lucky that he was a boss and this was a company gathering. If not, I might have taken some letters off his name with his teeth.I exhaled deeply and tapped softly on the table with my right finger to make a not-too-loud sound.“What can I get you?” The bartender walked up to me and asked. He looked cute and young and super sexy. He looked like he had just finished high school. I knew I looked older. He had on their uniform, a White shirt and Black pants. Only this time, his top two buttons were missing.But why did I feel like he had torn it off himself?You k
JAX’S POV.I was barely paying attention to their whole talks and all. I spent just enough to know when to say the right words, like ‘Oh!’ ‘That’s amazing,’ ‘I like the idea,’ so it would look like I was following. I was aware enough to greet the new ones I was introduced to as well.Mr. Kim was a big talkative who shared every single part of his life journey with everyone who cared to listen and those that didn’t want to as well.I had never found myself that bored. It was just too much that I was starting to regret showing up this night.My mind drifted back to Aurora, and I wondered where she was and what she had to do. This was my first time here, so I had to protect her however I could. Plus, I knew there could be perverts lurking around here, anywhere. I couldn’t let them take advantage of her being alone. I also didn’t want her to be bored.“What do you think, Mr. Jax?” I heard a familiar voice say, and I raised my eyes to look his way.It was Mr. Timothy. A business partner th
AURORA’S POV.I wasn’t expecting Jax to show up anytime soon.Was it weird that I forgot about him for a brief minute, and I loved it?I loved the fact that my heart ached less. The fact that I felt whole for some seconds.Don’t get me wrong, please. I never said Jax doesn’t make me whole, but sometimes a quick break from what used to make one’s heart ache will make one realize how valuable peace can be.“I need to get a drink; I will be back.” I heard him say as he stepped off the sofa and walked away.My eyes followed him carefully—thoughts of how he would react to the news of the baby running through my mind.“You good?” I heard Adriel ask, and I snatched my eyes back to look his way.“Hmm, hmm.” I hummed, followed by a nod as I sipped on my cocktail.“You don’t look like it.” He responded.I blinked my eyes and lowered the glass a little. Too bad that a stranger I met today could notice something wrong with me while my best friend of years couldn’t even see my sadness.“I’m fine.”
THIRD PERSON’S POV.“Let's go.” She heard a familiar voice say, and she raised her eyes to see Jax looking down at her. He looked angry and pissed, but she didn't know why. He had that look on, the one he did whenever he was having a rough time.Adriel was yet to return from where he went, and she didn't think it would be nice to leave without saying a proper goodbye.“Huh!” She exclaimed, then added. “You okay?” She asked, curious to know what was going on with him.“Can we leave?” He said, and she nodded and bent to pick up her purse. He walked in front, and she followed closely behind him.She was looking back at intervals to see if Adriel would show up anywhere so she could thank him for making her night a wonderful one.But he was still out of sight.The party was just halfway into it, making her wonder why Jax suddenly wanted to leave.Was there a particular reason, or he just lost interest in it?She wondered as she stepped into the car.He ignited the car while she put her sea
AURORA’S POV.I sat there in one spot as I watched him with immense curiosity, finding it hard to figure out the true colour of the man standing before me. One minute he was cold; the next, he was sweet; the next minute, he was sexy as hell.Right now, he looked sexy. He looked like a model on a magazine cover.I watched his lips move, his fingers demonstrating what he explained as he pointed to the projecting board. He looked so serious, and it was so cute.It made my pussy squeeze a little in response to his masculinity.“We have had this method in use for months now, and I assure you that the effectiveness is shocking. All we have to do is take this project acceptance to....”His words trailed off in my head. It got fainter and fainter as though we have been drifted apart. My gaze locked on his lips. His beautiful, powerful lips. The same lips that I wanted on me.He looked my way briefly, our eyes meeting for a second before he looked away as though he had read my mind.I suddenly
ADRIEL’S POV.I couldn’t believe my eyes the moment they landed on her. I couldn't believe that she was the one I was seeing right now—the same female had run off from the last time at the party. Too bad I never got to get her number.I had gone to get her a cold drink only to return to see her gone. Heaven knows I was pained because it reminded me of many things. It reminded me of traumas I thought I had let go of. Memories I thought I had buried. People I thought I had forgotten. People hurt me and stabbed me in so many ways.I could see the shock on her face. I could see that she wasn't expecting to see me. I could see her lips drop down a little.It made me wonder what she would do this time.Would she run? Would she ignore me, pretend not to see me?I doubted that she could.“Oh, Adriel!” She said sweetly, to my uttermost surprise and leaned in to hug me warmly. “I didn't think I was going to see you again. I didn't.....I’m so sorry about last time. I don't have an excuse, but I’
JAX’S POV.It was already five days since we arrived here in Florida. Our conversations had gone back to normal, but most of the time, it was about work. I couldn't understand what was off between us. It wasn't like I offended her or she offended me.But all the same, something was off.I decided to take her out today for a little sightseeing, and then maybe we could branch by one of the best restaurants I had heard of. I knew she would love the food there.I walked towards her room, a brown bag in my hand. I stretched my right hand forth to land a knock on the door softly. I heard a low “Come in,” I twisted the knob and then pushed it open.Today wasn’t much free, but it was a free morning. We had till three before attending to any work. Work has been going smoothly, although it was stressful. I was glad that I had come with Aurora; she had been of great help, giving me ideas and all.She was lying on the bed, the duvet covering most of her body. She raised her head to look at me, th
AURORA’S POV.I wanted to tell him so badly. I wanted to say it. I just wanted to let it out and watch his expression. But I couldn't. Even as I sat here, his fingers under my jaw, I knew I had not yet let him know. Hearing him talk to me softly made my whole body vibrate and made my woman react to his touch. React to the warmth his eyes held.Would he look at me the same way if I told him? Would he talk so softly with him, or would he shout?I know it's nothing more than “I’m pregnant.” But don't blame me if I couldn't tell him of it. As simple as those words were, they carried a lot of weight. It carried too much weight.My phone rang just in time to save me from making a mess of our friendship and everything. It was Gary who called. I stared at my phone for a second as I wondered if I was to pick it up or ignore it. Finally, I picked it up and watched Jax drop his fingers, and I saw that as a great opportunity to get out of the seat and walk away from him, far enough for him not to