6 Chapter Four

04 - Home.

One year had passed, and many things happened. I looked at my side and saw Jax. He was with me those times.

He never left me and stayed with me, most especially in those dark and heart-wrenching times.

Thalia was also there, but when I thought I was there for her too, I think it was never enough. I hope she is better wherever she is.

Jax stopped his car when we reached our school. I'm so excited and nervous that this will be our last year here.

We decided that after we graduate, I will be moving into Jax's penthouse. Mommy, Daddy, and my two brothers agreed! Well, my two brothers took a long time to approve, but then they gave in. I am delighted that they are very supportive of my relationship with Jax.

"Thinking hard?" a husky voice whispered in my ear.

That's when I noticed that he already opened the door on my side. I went out of his car when I thought of something and grinned.

"Thinking about you." I teased.

Jax's arms wrapped around my waist, pulling my back against his chest. With his chin on my shoulder and hot breath on my neck.

"Hmmm. What about it?" He huskily asked.

'"Secret." I beamed at him, and he chuckled.

"Let's go somewhere."

"Where?"

"Secret." Imitating me.

He let go of me and gently grabbed my hand, leading me down the hallway. We went to the library, and pulled me to the darkest part of it.

He pushed me against the shelf. What if we get caught? What if —

My thoughts were cut off when I felt Jax's lips on mine. He kissed me passionately. He was so gentle and prudent. He kissed me with so much tenderness. Everything was so gentle.

His eyes were closed. So I closed mine. I savored the sweet taste of his lips. His hands were busy roaming my back, tracing the lines of my spine.

He was leaving a trail of fire in every part of my skin. Making me crave more for him.

We pulled away. Jax's intense stare almost made me fall from my knees. My cheeks were flushed.

"You are so beautiful, Cali. I'm lucky that you are mine. I love you." He said that while holding my cheeks. He winked at me and sent shivers down my spine.

He was looking at my lips intently. I gently pushed his chest to free from his hold, but I failed. His arm went around my waist, and he gave me a quick peck to my lips.

"Let's stay here, baby." I stared at him in disbelief.

"What? We still have class, Jax. Come on."

"I want to be with you, Cali. Please?" He smirked devilishly. I know that he's just testing me. Knowing him, he doesn't want me to skip my classes.

"No, let's go back." I dragged his hand and went out of the library. When we reached my room, he suddenly hugged me to return the favor.

"I love you, Cali. I love you so much, baby." He whispered sincerely.

"I love you too, Jax." Then, we pulled away from the hug.

"See you later, baby." And he kissed my lips.

"See you later, Jax." Napangiti na lang ako habang tinitignan siyang paalis.

I hope that our relationship will stay as perfect as this moment. That nothing or no one in this world could ever separate us.

I hope that we won't fight to avoid getting hurt. I know that love will guide us to understand each other, build trust, loyalty, and respect for us to remain in this relationship.

But I know for a fact that when you are in a relationship, we must expect that it was not a bed of roses at all… that every relationship has ups and downs and there will be misunderstandings.

Jax told me that they would be having a party at his teammate's house and, at the same time, his cousin, Inigo.

Inigo went home here last year from Italy to continue his studies. Jax is older than him for months only, and they will be handling their main business here in the Philippines.

Jax asked me to come, but I refused since I'm swamped finishing my paperwork. He is also with Kuya Zach and Kuya Ridge, so I'm relieved. He promised me that he would update me about the party.

I'm busy scrolling my Instagram feed when a post caught my attention. Jax is sitting beside a girl, and they are happily talking obliviously about their surroundings.

I felt a sudden pang of pain. It's been a while since I felt jealous of someone. But seeing Jax talking with that girl and smiling, I was beyond it.

Maybe, I'm just too afraid that he will choose another girl rather than me. I know he loves me, but I can't help but think of some negative thoughts.

I don't know what happened to me until I realized that I was intentionally ignoring his calls. I just don't want to talk to him when I'm still pissed about the post. I'm troubled enough, and if I answer his call, maybe I will say something I'll regret later.

When Kuya Zach called me, I picked it up quickly.

"Kuya?"

"Baby..." I looked at my phone to assure that it was Kuya Zach who is calling. But the voice is different. It's Jax…

"Cali." He's trying to call my attention.

I didn't answer him and waited for what he has to say. I'm still thinking about what to say before I voice it out.

"Baby, why aren't you answering my calls?" I still stayed silent. I heard him sigh.

"Love, what's wrong? Did I do anything wrong?" After a long pause, I managed to gather my voice and talk to him.

"I don't want to talk to you." I bravely said. I'm glad that my voice didn't falter because of the intense emotion I am feeling… I feel jealous.

"Cali, listen. I'm ditching this party, and I will go there." I got nervous about what he said. I know that he'll go here, and I am not sure if I can face him right now with jealousy swimming throughout my system.

"No need." I managed my voice not to give any emotion even though I am very petrified here.

"I will go there, and we will talk about this. Okay? Please, baby. Wait for me." He simply stated.

I felt that the green-eyed monster already consumed my energy. I shut my eyes close tightly. "Okay." I hurriedly end his call.

When I put my phone down, that's when it registered to me what happened a while ago. I don't know how to talk to Jax about me getting jealous of the girl he's talking to.

I was almost startled when I heard a knock on my door. I opened it, and I saw one of our helpers.

"Ma'am, Sir Blaze is asking if he can come here. He is also with Sir Zach downstairs." She informed me. My eyes widened. He also asked my brother to come with him! oh my gosh!

"Okay," I replied while hiding my nervousness. After I closed the door of my room, I went back to my bed and sat down.

My eyes flew at my door when I heard it opened. I saw Jax looking so problematic and still can't figure out what's wrong. What is wrong with me? Am I this anxious and thinks immature because of jealousy?

I saw him went inside my room and noticed the three buttons of his polo were opened. His hair was a little messed up because he kept running his hand through it. He found my eyes, and his stare softened.

He sat beside me. He reached for my hand to clasp ours together. His free hand cupped my face and guided it to look at him.

"Cali, talk to me. Tell me what's wrong." He uttered, but I shook my head and looked down.

"Come on, baby. We can't fix this if you do not talk to me." With his soft voice trying to comfort me, I can't help but cry. Why is he so understanding? I expected that he'd get angry because I am so hard to understand. I was also rude to him a while ago!

He held my face up again to look at him. I saw how his eyes followed the tears streaming down my face. His hand tried to caress and wipe the tears on my face.

"Come on, love. Tell me." It was like I was out under his spell, and just like that, I reached for my phone and gave it to him.

He's looking at the photo and his brows furrowed. He looked confused while staring at the picture that made me jealous that why I started to point out why I am like this since I saw that photo.

"Who is that girl? Don't lie to me. You were enjoying her company. Look at you. You were smiling while talking to her. Maybe, it was against your will to leave her there to go here. Go back to her now. I don't want to see your face."

I know I am starting to be mean again, but I can't help it. I stared at Jax irritably and caught him grinning widely. My eyes widened, which made me angrier. How come he'll act like that, and here I am, becoming livid.

"So you're happy that I'm letting you go back to the party." I broke away harshly from his hold and dragged him to stand up.

I'm pushing him out of my room with my tears flowing out of my eyes. I really can't stop crying because of this, and I hate it!

He noticed and heard the loud gasps and sobs and faced me to him. The grin playing from his lips a while ago immediately vanished when he saw my face wet from tears. He held my face trying to make me face him.

"Baby… baby, look at me." I just shook my head, not wanting to face him. He wiped my tears away.

"Come on, baby. Look at me." He repeated. Half-heartedly, I tilted my head and stared at him.

"That was nothing, love." He told me.

"Nothing? I can see to it that you were enjoying." I snapped back at him. "You are also glad that I am letting you come back there!" I exclaimed angrily.

"No, love, no. I was just happy that you are jealous."

"So, you are pleased, huh? What if I will break up with you because I am jealous? What will you do?" I challenged, and his eyes widened.

"Come on, Cali. Stop that. No, love… no one's breaking up." He shook his head and grabbed me, and gave me a tight hug.

He looked at me and leaned his forehead on mine. I saw him closed his eyes and my tears fall again.

"Don't break up on me, Cali. Come on. Let me explain." He said weakly, and I nodded while looking at him, slightly shocked because of my threat a while ago.

He held my hand and helped me go back to my bed. He started explaining.

"Do you remember why I want you to go with me to the party, and I will introduce you to someone?" I nodded.

"She's Louisse, my cousin. She visited us here in the Philippines, and she'll go back to Italy tomorrow evening." After knowing who she is, I suddenly feel embarrassed.

I hid my face on his chest. He chuckled. "Too bad Louisse can't meet you because she'll meet her friends tomorrow. But don't worry, she's planning to stay here for good next year. So, baby, are we okay now?" He whispered.

I nodded on his chest. He chuckled and kissed my hair.

We decided to go down since it's late and he needs to go home. When we reach our living room, I was welcomed by the teasing smirk of my brother, Zach. He met my eyes and laughed at me. I glared at him.

"Blaze, what happened?" Natatawang tanong ni Kuya Zach.

"She got jealous of my cousin." I glared at him and punched his chest. He playfully smiled at me.

Kuya Zach, and Jax talked after. I noticed that it's a bit late, and Jax still needs to go home and Kuya Zach.

I walked towards Jax. "It's late. You have to go home now."

I saw how his eyes lit up. He wrapped his arm around my back and kissed my forehead. "Okay, baby. Soon… you will come to me." He whispered.

We walked hand in hand. Kuya Zach also bid his goodbye since he's going home to his penthouse.

"Goodbye, Cali. I love you."

"Goodbye, Jax. I love you too. Drive safely." I tiptoed and kissed him.

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