Chapter 75(Juliet’s POV)I was ready even before Jason called to tell me he would soon be coming. It was a Wednesday evening, but I was not in my bakery. I waited at home instead to graciously pick a beautiful dress. I wanted this last date to happen so badly. Not because I wanted to get rid of Jason, but because I’m so eager to know what my decision will be after all.I sat on the couch, smiling at all the memories of our past we shared when we were together. Now that I look at it, it was so funny remembering the facial expression that was plastered on Jason’s face when the news about our marriage being fake first got revealed. It was a funny distress face that just happened to pop up in my head right now. I chuckled gently at it.My phone rang afterwards, and on the screen display was Jason’s name. I knew he was calling me to see if I was ready to be picked up. I picked the call.“Hello.”“See you in the next three minutes?”“Yes, I’m ready.” I said, and he dropped the call. I brie
(Juliet’s POV)“Is that really you?” Julia asked while I simply stared her down, surprised. If I was told I would be meeting my own sister right here in flesh, I would have definitely argued it. Since the whole ten and half years, I distance myself from my family the same way I distanced myself from Jason. Jason noticed the expression of uneasiness that ran through my face and asked me if I was okay, with a whisper. I nodded.“You mean to tell me that after all of these years everyone has been looking through all nook and cranny for you, you are alive and well? Even mom and dad thought they lost their daughter already. Do you even know how much worried they were, and how much I had to pacify them when they started crying because they thought you were dead? And all this while, you are with a man?” She asked sarcastically, but I wasn’t saying a thing. I didn’t have time for all of Julia’s nonsense and trouble. In fact, I don’t want to have anything to do with her, and the only reason I
(Juliet’s POV)I picked up the picture I had where all of my family was in — Julia, mom and dad. It brought back some memories I deeply wanted to ignore, but it just keeps on flushing at me. I waved it off, remembering what Jason had said. If not for Jason, I would never think of going back to that house. Never. But today, after I had told them of my existence, I would be going there for a family dinner. I wondered how it will go.Eric was still in school. I didn’t want to leave him all alone in the bakery since I won’t be there. I picked up my phone and made a call across to Jason.“Hello, Jason.” I said, followed by the sounds of my light breaths.“Darling. Are you there already?” He asked. I understood that he meant the family dinner, but that was not what I called him for.“No, not yet. I’m all prepared though.” I said. “If you are not busy, can you pick Eric up after school? I don’t want him to be all alone at the bakery since Alice will not be there.”“Of course, I can do that. I
(Juliet’s POV)It was as though I dropped a bomb shell on my parents when I told them that I already have a child over all the years I left. It came as a surprise to them. I decided to tell them because I was not in to hiding anything from anyone. They took it as an extremely great piece of news, asking me to bring Eric to them. I expected it when I told them anyways, so it didn’t faze me at all when I heard it from them.Here, I was reading Eric a book to help him sleep. Enid Blyton’s The Faraway Tree was one of his favorite books ever. Even I couldn’t count how many times I’ve read each chapter to him to help him sleep.“Eric?” I called, gently stoking his hair. He looked up to me upon my call, posing an inquisitive face.“Yes, mom?” He responded, still staring directly at me.“Would you like to meet my mom and dad?” I asked, and he quickly rose up. He put on the same surprised reaction he wore when I told him he would be meeting Jason. The only difference was that this time around,
(Jason’s POV)We arrived at the Venice beach quite late in the evening. Although I did wish we could have arrived earlier, I had also made preparations and plans should in case we arrive late. One of the things I extremely hated was watching my preparations falter, and that is why I always had a backup plan for my backup plans. I am that meticulous.“It’s late. Let’s rest a little bit at the hotel.” I told Juliet, offering her my hand. She took it, smiling, as we both took our luggage to the hotel I already booked.I had my research properly before coming all over to Los Angeles. My research showed me that one of the best hotels to be in during vacations was the Hotel Normandie, and that was exactly why I booked it. I wanted the best for both of us, so we could both enjoy the two-day trip. It won’t be so interesting and memorable if every single thing I chose isn’t worthwhile. And, moreover, it was near the airport, so it won’t be such a hassle to retreat there after any journey we em
(Juliet’s POV)“So, how far do you visualize your company in years to come?” Jason asked while we dug into the steak. It felt uncomfortable asking such questions during this time where we were supposed to say something romantic to each other, but I disregarded it and answered him.“I have set my goals right from the onset. I started by being the biggest baker in the city, then the state, soon it will be the country. Then the continent and the world.”“The world? Hmmm. Do you really think that’s possible? What do you intend to do to make that dream be realized?”“It’s simple. I’ll just keep on doing what I’ve been doing.”“And what have you been doing?”“Being consistent and reasonable. It has helped me up to this stage. I want to believe it will keep on helping me.” I answered, focusing all my attention on the steak that was right before me. I wasn’t enjoying the conversation, but I didn’t want to just ignore him. What would be my response if he asks me what’s wrong with me? That’s de
(Juliet’s POV)The day dawned crisp and clear. The sun poured through the windowsills, allowing all the light of dawn seep into the room. The light brushed through my eye brows, waking me up from my long sleep. I noticed Jason’s arms were wrapped around me in a cuddle-like position. I didn’t force myself out of it, I simply drew closer to him.Moving closer to Jason, I felt his bare skin on mine. That was when I realized we were both stark naked, both of us, while on the same bed. I smiled, stretching my fingers that they would curl around his fluffy hair. I fondled with his hair, admiring both his hair and face. I was long lost in the admiration of his physique when suddenly his left eye flung open. I was taken aback.“Why are you staring at me? Were you going to eat me?” He asked, closing his right eye while the other was open. I blushed at his morning voice. It sounded so hoarse, deep and cool that it reverberated through my head, sending in a soothing feeling around my whole body.
(Jason’s POV)“Did you just say you love me and hugged me?” I asked, holding Juliet out so that I could see her face. The feelings of excitement flushed right through my face, as I screamed out of delight. Does this mean we were getting all along very well? Just last night, we had sex for the second time. And just right now, she told me she loved me and she definitely meant it.“Don’t drag it.” Juliet responded, hitting my arms playfully.“I wasn’t even joking. You don’t know how happy I feel right now. Happiness has me on a chokehold.” I responded, gripping my neck and describing what I was trying to say. “You just made my day, you know? Thank you so much.”I said, pulling her towards me and planting kisses all over her. She chuckled at every kiss I landed on her while she fumbled her arms around behind me. I stopped playing and planted a deep kiss on her lips. This time, I did it with all of my emotions and affection. And I think she felt it too, because she wrapped her fingers behi