Chapter 10

"Where are we?" Jessica asked her husband as she scanned the place.

"Just follow me." He said and walked inside the huge building where Samuel had dropped them off and didn't dare wait for the brunette. Seeing the lad walk towards the entrance, Jessica followed in pursuit. But as she was about to enter the building, two guards blocked her way.

"Excuse me, Ma'am, may I see your ID?" The guard who has taper fade hairstyle said.

"Oh, I don't have an ID with me right now. But I am with that guy who just entered this building." The brunette explained, pointing at Philip who doesn’t seem to have noticed that his wife was left at the entrance.

The other guard chuckled before poking Jess with his baton. "Stop lying to us, Miss. You’re going to have to show us your ID or else we’d be forced to throw you out." He warned.

"I swear, I'm with him!"

“Yeah, you said that already. Sorry but you’re going to have to leave the building, Ma’am.” He said and held her by the wrist and walked her out. But just before they could throw Jessica out, a voice stopped him.

"Let her go," It was Phil. He gave both guards a death glare that made them apologize to both Jessica and Phil, who happened to be the owner of the building.

Philip walked to them and took Jessica's hand. He pulled her inside but right before they could enter the elevator, he looked at the small brunette who was behind the counter located in front of the entrance. The girl hurriedly walked towards Philip.

"I want those two out of here, I don't want to see their faces starting tomorrow." He strictly said.

"Bell and Richardson?" The short girl asked. He gave him a small nod. The girl then started to write something in what appears to be her notebook. Jessica assumed she was his secretary.

"Philip, please don't fire them. They were only doing their job." But the lad ignored her.

"Hire someone new to replace them," Philip said, obviously ignoring what her wife had just said. "And remind the newbies to know who were the ones allowed inside my building, got that?" The short girl answered with a nod and then Philip pulled the brunette inside the elevator.

Once they're out and on their way to Philip's office, every single worker they passed would look at them and their linked hands. Jessica wasn't used to all those unknowing looks they're getting but she bet that they're only getting this much attention because the workers haven't seen Philip together with her or with someone at all. And because their hands are still linked, any person they passed by would take a second look just to be sure that it's their boss that they're seeing.

When they reached Philip's office, Jessica can't help but be mesmerized by the things she saw inside. Everything seemed to be made out of gold and silver since they all seemed to shine. There are two doors near the lad's table but Jessica doesn't know where it leads to. 

"Why did you bring me here?" Jessica asked. Philip looked at her.

"Why do you keep asking so many questions?" Philip answered, obviously irritated. And Jessica pouted. The lad looked away because of that. If only the brunette knows the effect of anything, she does on him.

The lad lets go of Jessica's hand and went to his desk. Jessica, on the other hand, sat on the farthest couch from his table and continued to explore her eyes around the room. Suddenly, the door opened and Elijah entered. He walked towards Philip's table and handed Philip a couple of folders.

"They're here," Elijah said but got no response from his boss. Philip doesn't seem to have heard him since his attention was focused on his wife. Elijah was confused to what seemed to have caught the lad's attention that way but as he followed his gaze, he understood why he couldn't take his eyes away.

Jessica had a straight face that soon turned bright when she saw Elijah standing in front of Philip’s table. She was too busy roaming her eyes around that she hasn’t noticed the lad enter the room. She gave the lad a smile which caused Philip’s mood to change.

"Hi Jessica, sorry I haven't seen you there." He used his hand to fix the curls that fell on his face.

"That’s okay, Eli. I haven’t noticed you either.” She said, tucking her hair behind her ear. “I didn’t know you work for Philip.” The curly-haired lad was about to answer but Philip butt in their conversation.

"Why are you here, Elijah?" Philip's thick voice made Elijah remembers why he was in his office in the first place.

"Yes, I apologize. They're here by the way,"

"I'll follow you there. You can leave, now." The last word he said had a firm tone, meaning he's dead-ass serious.

Elijah smiled secretly. He can sense the jealousy by the way Philip is acting right now. He seemed to notice that Jessica was all smiles ever since he got there and that sure made the lad's blood boil.

"See you next time, Jessica," He quickly pecked her cheek and it surprised the brunette. He simply looked at Philip only to find him shooting daggers his way through his stare which resulted in him exiting the room immediately.

"Why did you let him kiss you?" His tone was cold, similar to the upcoming weather. He gave Jessica his famous serious face.

"I didn't know he would do that. I'm just as surprised as you are." Jessica reasoned. She's getting nervous because she feels like she has to explain herself to the lad.

"I don't want other people kissing you."

Jessica looked down. Why does she feel like she committed such a big sin to her husband? I mean, it was Elijah who kissed her, right? But why is she the one suffering? She didn't know he'll do it anyway.

"Do you understand me?" The lad added. He walked closer to the brunette and once again, Jessica was surprised to feel the lad's arms wrapped around her. "I told you many times that I don't share what's mine, right?" Jessica just nodded. And slowly, Philip's arms loosened around her but their faces got a little closer. 

"And you are mine." He said and leaned forward to capture her lips. He started to kiss her passionately. Only the Gods above knows how much he wanted to do this to his wife. She has this effect on him that he himself, could not explain. He hates it whenever some guy would go near her, he hates it when another guy will look at her, and he hates it when she smiles at them. Yes, he is indeed selfish because he wants the brunette to only smile at him and only him. 

When they were in Hawaii, Phil spent the whole afternoon looking for his wife and it really made him mad when he found him hanging out with a guy whom she just met that day. And that's why he couldn't prevent himself from hurting the brunette. But he was mad at himself for doing so. And if he could turn back time, he wouldn’t have done what he did because he knows that it traumatized his wife.

Jessica's heart was beating out of her chest as Philip's lips were connected with hers. He was so gentle kissing her. And the brunette didn't notice that she was returning the kiss as well. She pulled the lad closer, if that was even possible, and placed her hands on his nape to gain balance. 

She's losing control every time their lips would meet. Like, there's some kind of spell on the lad's lips that gives her this kind of effect.

"I want a child..." Philip blurted out of nowhere after breaking their kiss.

"W-what?" The brunette asked. Saying she's shocked is an understatement. She looked at the lad carefully, looking for any sign that he was serious. But with Philip’s serious expression, Jessica got the answer she was looking for. Her husband wanted a baby.

Jessica didn't know what to reply. She didn’t expect this at all. Questions now started flooding her mind. Is she ready to have a baby with Philip? How many kids does he want? Is she ready to be a mother? All these questions made her dizzy. But all those thoughts suddenly flushed away when they heard the sound of Philip's cell phone ringing. The lad frowned but took the call.

"What? Yeah, I'm on my way. Okay. Ugh. Fine." He said before dismissing the call. "I have to go. Wait for me here. I’ll be back." He said while looking at her as if what he just said earlier wasn't a big deal.

"Where are you going?"

"I have a meeting to attend to today." He answered while fixing the folders and papers on his desk. 

"Oh, can I just go back home?" 

"No," Philip answered, annoyed.

"But what am I supposed to do here while you're gone?" She's obviously bored in here and she is also like the back at their house but she prefers to stay back there instead of staying at his office alone.

Philip sighed. "Just wait for me here. Do not leave." He commanded.

"But----"

Before she could even reason out again, Philip was out the door, leaving her alone. She just sighed and slumped back over the couch.

And all once again, her thoughts clouded her mind. 'He wants to have a child with me? Why?' She asked herself. It's not she didn't want to have a child, it's just that, she thinks it's still too early for it. Even if they're married for a year and a half, she still wasn't ready. She's not yet ready to give her virginity to his husband. The sound of his voice continued to echo in Jess’s head, making her groan out of frustration.

"I think I'm gonna pass out."