JARON P.O.V
I was not in the country after my meeting with the new investor. He wanted me to come to his country in a few days. I was supposed to be back on Sunday but we got a nice transaction and agreement.
I arrived in the country last Thursday night but went straight to A City, the main branch. My father called me after I got the contract.
Friday morning, I reported to the main branch and met my father. He congratulated me for all the things I have done in the B City. We discussed about some businesses and ended up well. It was past six in the evening when I left the main branch.
I went to Chinese Restaurant to order take out before I go back to my house. Yes, the one I used to live during my senior year, the house next to Cadence's parents. I was in the cashier paying my orders when somebody called my name.
I turned around to look. It was Tony. "Hello, man. Long-time no see." He said with smile on his face.
"Hey, good to see you again. It has been a long time too. How are you?" I said as we greeted in fist bump.
"I am good and happily married." He said proudly and I can see it in his eyes that he is genuinely happy. "What about you? Where have you been lately?"
"I am still single. Anyway, are you alone?" I asked.
"Yes, I was about to order take out since my wife and kids were at the B City for birthday party tomorrow." He said smiling. "So, how about we can bond for a while here and or go somewhere to talk something more." He suggested.
"That would be great since I miss hanging out with you." I agreed with his suggestion.
We take out our orders and we convoy to the nearest park in the city. We parked our cars and sat down as we used to do during our times in the past. We talked about our lives after high school then who his wife is.
"I cannot believe that you two would end up together. You and Clare… really!" I said shockingly.
"Yeah, I met her again in college and then we got serious after graduation. I did not expect it either because knowing Clare." He smiled thinking about his wife. "By the way, how come you are still single? I thought you were head over heels to Cadence. You know, your kids look like you." He said the word kids that shocked me hearing that.
"What! What are you talking about?" I shockingly asked. I have kids. Really? How come Cadence never mention anything to me about kids?
The look of Tony's face was confused too. "Yeah, your kids, you and Cadence have kids. Clare told me that she got pregnant after graduation and got pregnant again after her sister's wedding. You don't know?" He doubtfully asked.
"No, I do not even know we have kids. She never mentions it to me. We are working together in my company and she is my current secretary." I frowned while saying it in front of him.
"Clare and my kids were at Donna's place and they were neighbors in B City. Tomorrow is the birthday of your eldest son. I will go there early morning you can go with me." He told me.
"Okay, fetch me at my house. I will not bring my car. We will go together first thing in the morning." I said to him. "And do not mention this to Clare that you saw me here. Cadence did not know that I arrived in the country. She was expecting me that I will be back on Sunday." I reminded him.
Tony nodded then we go on separate ways. I wanted to call her but I control myself because right now I am so pissed.
CADENCE P.O.V
Everything's ready and visitors were coming in but I got nervous. I do not know why I feel uneasy. It seems like there is something going to happen and I hope it is not a bad thing.
I erased my negative thoughts for a while as the party begun. Donna was the one hosting it because she is good in entertaining children. She is really like a clown that makes the children's laugh. I enjoyed watching each one of them especially with my kids. They were happy with the event I prepared for them.
They were 10 kids actually came; the Reynolds came, brought Jaxon's gift. I was standing at the back taking photos even I hired some local photographer when someone's hand grabbed me. I turned my head and Jaron lead me to the house while Clare in shocked, looking at us with Tony by her side that just came in.
I heard my name called but I did not stop to look. We go inside and he closes the door. We were standing in the middle of the living room. His face looks so angry staring at me like a burning fire in his eyes. I keep my mouth shut because I know what this meant. I guess he knows.
"When are you going to tell me about them, Cadence?" His voice sound angrily.
I could not speak because my heart is pounding so nervously with his reaction. I just stood there, could not look at him straight.
"Answer me, damn it." He shouted.
He was waiting for me to say something. I took me for a while before I could open my mouth.
"How am I supposed to say Jaron?" I shouted back. "Because I even don't know how to tell you that I have them." I said in a normal tone this time. But my eyes were start watering. "I do not even know if you want them. I wanted to tell you about it when the first time we met after you left me that we have a son." I continued. "But we do not have a chance to talk about us and all we have been always rush. I cannot even tell you because what we have were just temporary feelings. We are not even in a relationship. We are just friends with benefit. How am I supposed to tell you that, Jaron? Tell me." I said with a frown.
"Sh*t!" He cursed then he hugged me. "You know I always love you Cadence. I gave you that anklet as a sign of my love for you that wherever you go, I am always with you. I love you!" He admitted that he loves me that made me pushed him away.
"What did you just say?" I asked for clarification.
"I love you for a long time." He repeated. "I already have feelings for you. The first time I saw you when I first move. The night you came home from a party. I was there watching you by my window." I punched him hard hearing that he saw me the first time through the window. "Pervert" I exclaimed.
"Ouch! That was an accident; I did not know you were taking off your clothes in front of me." He grinned suddenly. "I love you Cadence." He said seriously looking at my eyes.
I told myself, this is the moment; I have been waiting to hear from him. The moment that I could feel, we have the same feelings. I did not have a second thought about it. "I love you too Jaron. I keep thinking that what really your true feelings for me. Am I just a fling or something else?" I replied then he kissed my lips.
"You are the woman I love, Cadence." He said while caresses my cheek. "Thank you for bringing them in this world."