•••🍀RACHEL🍀
The sun hits my face, making it known in one's subconscious that it was morning. I felt lazy and a bit weak, I tossed and turned, using the pillow to cover my face.
In frustration, I let out a groan.
My head, a slight headache was hammering inside and my tongue tasted sour.
"How do you feel, baby girl?"My eyes snapped open instantaneously, I quickly threw the pillow aside, sitting up on the bed abruptly and then tilting my head to the side to see Jake sitting crosslegged on an upholstery close to the room window.
He was dressed in a deep blue long-sleeved shirt, bloused over a black pair of trousers and black suede bucks with a pair of black socks.
His shoulder-length hair was neatly combed backwards and held in a man bun with little short strands of hair falling on his edges.Jake is such a handsome man, a picturesque sight to behold and I wondered why he was living such lifestyle in secrecy.
I became aware of my nakedness, staring down at my body to see my exposed breasts. I drew the sheets mechanically to cover my bosom.
"You haven't answered my question, Rachel."I jolted, snapping my head to the side to look at him.
"I feel somehow... faint... hungry and tired. I feel thirsty too." He slowly got up from the seat,"I wanted to get you something to eat, but I was guessing, you always love having light breakfast. A bowl of cereal and another filled with sliced fruits...
"I was stunned.How the hell does he know about it?.
"...I bought you new clothes to change in, they are in the wardrobe. Little toiletries to help you feel refreshed and afterwards, I am taking you out to have breakfast." He said, standing beside the bed.
"Do I get to reject them?" I asked, staring into his face."No. You simply have to use them because, they are yours.
"I looked away from him, staring at the sheets. The bed creaked, he knelt on it, coming closer to where I sat. When he raised his hand to touch my face, out of fear, my body clenched and I quickly retreated from his reach, shivering.
"Are you this scared of me, Rachel? Even after we spent a night together, you still have this fear towards me.
"I frowned, avoiding his stares as I locked my gaze on the sheets."I'm not scared of you, I just don't like you. I don't want to get hurt and I am trying to respect you."
"Hurt you?..." he sighed,"I would never..."
"You would!
" I snapped, tilting my head to the side to look at him."Have I ever intentionally hurt you before?" He asked.His emotions were very readable now.
He looks concerned and worried, this look was peculiar to the ones you would see on the faces of people who care about you.
"Jake.
Your eyes... they care about me now, but tomorrow, they may look at me with hatred. I am meant to be worried because, you are unpredictable and..."
"I would never hurt you, no matter what you do me. I don't know how to bring myself to hurt you even if I want to. But that doesn't mean, you should betray me. If you do that, I may never forgive you and I may hurt you so bad, you will wish you were never born.
"He touched my cheeks, stroking it with his thumb.There were many things I wanted to ask him, I wanted to know why he is after my father. He said my dad owes him a lot of money, but I haven't known my father to strike deals with people like him.
And why does he have an up-to-date information as regards my family?.
"Jake... who are you?"
I asked.He stared at me with intent in his eyes."Why do you ask?"
"I am asking because, you are very strange and am really confused. You know too much, you are acting obsessively.
You live a double lifestyle. What if your other lifestyle is a lie? The one you act as Jake and as seamus.
What if it's a lie? What if your real name isn't Jake De Walter?" I asked, staring into his eyes.
Jake held my gaze without a wavering eye. He looked like he was doing a lot of thinking. He smiled, leaving the bed.
"I want you to find out for yourself. You said you could go to any level in getting to know about me, then do it. Find out who I really am, if you do and it pleases you to learn the truth, feel free to come to me, ask me questions and I won't hesitate in giving you an answer. Get dressed, I have already booked a reservation spot for us at a restaurant.
" He said.I stared at this guy, not knowing what to say or think. Firstly, he is sounding as though I am right about my doubts and he is giving me a go ahead to investigate him.
Lastly, he doesn't like people snooping on his business but he is letting me do so.I clenched my fists, digging my nails into the sheets."I will find out everything I need to know about you and it may take a while, but I am definitely going to get the infos I need.
"He chuckled, tucking his hands into his pockets."Yes, you would one day learn the truth. I just hope, you can take it in.
".... We drove in a different car and this was a rather cheap one, an Hyundai saloon car.We restaurant wasn't all that luxurious but it was cozy. We moved in, and a waitress took us to a table that had been reserved for us.I sat on one of the chairs while Jake was having a discussion with the waitress.
She laughed at something he was saying to her and then she left.Jake sat on his chair with a smile on his face.
"She would be bringing varieties of foods that you are going to like. We are having brunch as we've skipped breakfast already.
"I fiddled my fingers as they were fidgeting."Why didn't you wake me up early if you care about me having breakfast?" "Because you needed more rest.
You were very tired and remember, Reece drugged you."I frowned,"I know.
Last night, you had... sex with me and I..." why do I feel embarrassed already?."... I was hyper about it. Never knew that the pills were that strong enough."
"You were overdosed and that's why. You were on a very sharp edge last night, you even wanted more. Just a round of sex, and you fell asleep. Quite disappointing to be honest."
He said, giving me a taunting smirk.I wanted to say something, but I hesitated.
Ugh! This guy!!I found my voice.
"I..."
"Jake!"
An excited voice called.
We quickly look to the side to see a tall, slender redhead walking to our table."Lacey?" Jake said.
I glanced at him to see a frown on his face.When she came closer, she hugged him."Oh my beautiful, poor boy..." she held his face, then kissed him on the cheek.
That was the first time, I got jealous. I frowned, watching the way she was caressing his cheeks as she sat on his laps.
"I missed you a lot, Jake. After I said those words back then, I regretted them. I am sorry and I wanna make amends with you, I am still your girlfriend you know.
"So this is the girl Katie spoke about... the assassin. My eyes observed her. She looks fit, sexy and slender.
She was wearing an extremely short skirt, a chiffon blouse and thigh high boots.
She was beautiful, very beautiful and her long red straight hair was an attraction. She have a beautiful, pale white skin, that could make you envy her.
I looked away from her, obviously hating on the fact that Jake was busy flirting away with another lady.
"And who is she? Your little sister?" She asked.
I looked at Jake immediately, to see his reaction. Jake shot me a quick glance, his lips cornered in a smile.
"My new girl, her name is Rachel Blake, Collins daughter and..." he looked at her,"... you know who Collins is.
"I glanced at her to see she had a scowl on her face."She's... beautiful indeed. A rare gem and a youngster.
Never knew you would be so quick in getting a new girl."
"I am not an ugly man, you know."She had this deep seethed anger in her eyes. Her green eyes looked as though they were boring holes into my head. "You are right." She said.The waitress came with our orders in a trolley, taking them out and then placing them on the table carefully.
I took out the table napkin, placing it on my laps.
Lacey got up from his, standing beside him."Are you leaving?" Jake asked.
"Yeah, I came with a friend.