31 Sweetheart Carry

Miracle's POV

I am hurt the moment I see he kissed her, I felt my whole body light up with anger, I looked away from them for we are in the restaurant within the building, this is for employees only, my father wants his employees to have a wonderful meal with lesser cost, that is why instead of having a cafeteria and open the space for concession he catered into restaurant business just for his employees. All branches of White's companies have the same setup.

I can't help myself but wonder, how could he not tell me that his girlfriend is working in our company? I could fire her, but I am not in the position to do such a thing. It would be unfair to her, and I am not that kind of person. It has been just a wishful thinking, I am glad I keep my temper at bay or else I will be totally embarrassed. I felt so relieved when Trish introduced herself as Jace's friend not his girlfriend. Jace knew I got jealous, I hope I can control myself, this is getting worse every day.

The more I spend time with Jace, the further I became attracted to him. He is staring at me the whole time we eat our lunch, I am just glad that Trish is so busy having conversations with Chad and Stella. She is friendly and easy to get along with.

"So Mira, tell me about yourself?" Trish asked me, and I am surprised by her question. I am stunned that I stuttered, I am not sure what to say.

"Well, I am currently having my practicum here to help my dad. I am an only child and I lost my mom when she gave birth to me." I replied, well, it was the truth. It is unnecessary to tell them I am Thomas White's daughter.

"I am sorry for your loss." They answered in unison.

"Thanks, but it is okay. It was a long time ago, but to be honest, I miss her." I stated, this is the first time I shared my deepest thoughts in a group, I only shared this information with Jace, but I can't help myself share it with them. I feel the urge to communicate what I really feel to them, it seems I have known them for a long time.

"Yeah, I know the feeling, I lost my Dad when I was in second year High School because of a car accident and it was hard because I am a daddy's girl." Trish said, and she smiled at me, but I can see the tears that welled up in her eyes. Trish shared her painful experience of losing her dad.

I remember the day when I screamed and broken down at the same time, when I was in fourth grade, when our teacher asked us to bring family picture. I hate it when they do that, that day I really wanted to have a mom, I even asked one of my nannies to be my father's girlfriend, I was so young back then. Every time I remember it, I can still feel the emptiness. How I wish to know my mom personally.

"I am sorry, Trish!" I replied, I can feel her pain.

"It is fine, I better get moving now since I don't want to be late, my department is far from here. Bye guys and nice to meet you all, see you tonight Jace! I will wait for you." She added, then stands up and turned to Jace's direction. She kissed him on the cheek before she goes with the crowd going to the exit. We all stand up and go to our area.

I am so restless, photocopying while Jace and the others are busy filing documents. I am glad that the entire afternoon passed in a blur. I felt so tired that is why when they begged me to join with them to the mall I declined.

"Are you sure you don't want to get going with us?" Stella asked for the second time.

"I am sorry guys, but I am exhausted, I stand for almost two hours in front of the photocopier, I wish I was not wearing my new high heels, my feet are throbbing." I answered, and I show to them the blisters on my heels.

"Ow! That must be painful Mira, I am glad I am not putting on heels." Chad spoke it made me smile. He looks so cute when he shows his gay personality.

"Don't worry guys! I will take care of Mira, I will send her to her apartment." Jace said, I didn't know he was standing beside me.

"That is sweet of you Jace, be sure to take Miracle's safely home, or else you will answer to me." Stella declared.

"Yes, Ma'am." Jace replied, and they get out ahead of us, Jace waits patiently with me because I am dawdling for I find it so hard to walk, when we reached the elevator. I leaned on the glass wall to support myself. Then when we come out of the building, I am shocked when Jace suddenly lifted me up.

"Hey Jace! Please put me down, what are you doing?" I asked him, but he didn't listen, I tried to get away from him, but he is stronger than me.

"Jace people are looking at us." I said.

"Just let them look, your feet are hurting, their curiosity can't ease the pain." He said, I stop fighting, and he carried me all the way to the car, in sweetheart carry way. I felt humiliated, but excited at the same time. Something is going on in my head. My trauma had gone, but the replacement is worse than those nightmares. I can't have Jace in my life, it is a painful reality, yet deep in my heart and soul, I hope that we can be together.

He slowly put me down on the ground, I wanted to shout at him, but I realized what he did was for my own good.

"Thank you Jace!" I said, I can feel my face blushed.

"You are always welcome Mira." He mumbled, I can feel him standing so close to me while he is opening the car door for me. I want to pretend that I lost consciousness so he will carry me again. Oh my goodness! I have really lost my mind when I am around him.

I can't help myself but look at him, he was texting before he drives the car, I was wondering if he is messaging his girlfriend, I can't believe myself for hating him for having a girlfriend back home.

"You want to ask me something?" He turned his head to me, and he caught me off guard.

"I like Trish, how come you never mentioned her before?" I asked, I can't tell him I was thinking about him the whole time and the love of his life.

"Well, it might have slipped my mind, Trish is likable, she is good dealing with people, her personality is very flexible." He said, then turned his head to me, and he smiled that made me melt. Jace King's smile is very captivating that I am losing every chance he smiles at me.

"Are you really close?" I asked.

"Yes! We were classmates from grade school to high school, that is why we are best friends." Jace replied.

"Really?" I am surprised to know that she is his best friend.

"Yes! I can't tell Chad and Stella about that, for sure they will ask too many questions, and I am trying to do my job, that is why I asked Trish to be careful too.

"Does she know about me?" I ask hesitantly.

"Yes of course, she will be confused what I am doing in the Marketing Department, when all she knows I am hired as your bodyguard.

"Don't worry Trish is good keeping secrets, we are fine." He said when he saw the worries in my face.

"She adores you Mira, she begged me just to meet you, she likes you a lot, she doesn't want to talk about her father's death, Trish must admire you that much to share that information with you on your first encounter." Jace added, I felt warm knowing that someone like Trish wanted to know me.

"Thank you Jace!" I replied, I suddenly feel so sad, it only means one thing, Trish knew his girlfriend, I remained silent the entire ride, until we reached the Miracle Hotel.

I am shocked when I notice Linda, my personal maid waiting in the parking lot as she stands near the reserved space for my car. She is carrying my sandals, and I looked at Jace, he just raised his eyebrow.

"I can't carry you until the penthouse, the hotel staff might find it odd who is carrying the heiress of White empire, they didn't know I am your bodyguard, so I asked Linda to bring your mules so you can walk properly." He explained everything before I can ask him questions. Jace King makes me fall in love with him over and over again.