Jessica Pov
I returned to the room after eating,Mr Jason is actually nice,but sometimes he just act like a...hmm I don't know.
He changes sometimes,one moment he is strict, another moment he is nice.
Just like this night,he doesn't want my wet clothes in his car,🙄hmnm.
Anyways,I need to call Amy that I am safe but my phone is off,and I don't want to disturb anybody again.
I snuggled my pillow and tugged my blanket well,,I have been sneezing non stop,I put off the lamp and I soon dozed off.
I woke in the morning, feeling really weak,I was just sneezing and coughing,I even had Carttarh,I had my bath and when I came out I met a proper clothes arranged neatly on the bed.
After putting on the clothes,I went out and met Mr Jason in the sitting room already dressed, even his grandma was already out.
"Good morning ma," I greeted.
"Good morning, darling, how was your night, hope you slept well?,you don't look too good"she said with a concerned look.
" Yes, just a little cold,that all ma, good morning Mr Jason" I said.
"Morning,meet me outside"Mr Jason said and went out,his grandma touched my head and sighed.
"You don't look fine, but if you insist make sure you use drugs, you can go now"she said smiling and hugged me.
" Yes ma'am,"I said and she released me, I don't know why she just take a liking in me or maybe she is like that to everyone.
"Jessica" she called as I turned to leave, she knows my name?, Mr Jason must have told her.
"Ma" I answered
"Take care of my son" she said and winked, I blinked my eyes rapidly before smiling nervously and nodding.
I touched my heart, which just skipped when she said that, what does she mean?
I got outside and Mr Jason was already in the car I opened the car and went in, I used my sir belt, and Mr Jason kick start the car and drove out.
"Mr Jason can I get the day off?" I asked and sneezed.
" Why should I give you a day off? "He asked with eyes still fixed on the road.
" I think I caught co..." I couldn't finish before I sneezed again.
I used my hand to rub my arms and shivered, coughing slightly.
"Fine your address, it should be around the place I picked you, but I need the no"he said.
" No. 5 variples avenue"and sneezed again, and sneezed again and again.
"I can see you catch cold pretty easily.
" Yes, I do"I said and sneezed again, before dozing off.
Authoress Pov 💓
"Ok.., I should turn left right? Jason asked but there was no reply, he turned and saw Jessica asleep, he tucked a strand of her hair behind her ears before putting on his Google map in his car.
Jessica sneezed and what followed was Carttarh, she unconsciously took Jason sleeve and clean it.
Jason was so disgusted, he jacked his hand away and screeched the car to an halt, this woke Jessica up.
Realizing what she has she began using her own clothe to clean his sleeve.
"I am sorry Mr Jason I didn't mean it," she said still cleaning.
Authoress Pov 💓
"Mr Jason, I am so sorry, I didn't mean it," she said trying to clean it with her own sleeve.
" It fine, I will just head back home and change" he said sounding a little pissed.
He started the car, and Jessica scratched her hair nervously.
*What have I done? Gosh this is so embarrassing*she thought.
"You can get down now," Jason said as soon as he got to her house.
" Mr Jason I am very sorry for what happened earlier, it wasn't intentional"she said and came down, still sneezing.
" I know it fine, thanks to you I will have a really good bath"he replied.
" Hmm, I am sorry and tha... "She couldn't finish her sentence before he drove off.
"Really (sneeze),he acting like a jerk again,it wasn't intentional,he couldn't even let me finish, he just drove off, not his fault anyways,"she said and opened the door and luckily it was opened.
She peeped inside and entered, nobody was at home.
*Where did Maltina go with locking the door,well that is better*she thought.
She went to her room and curled up herself under her blanket and slept off, forgetting all about her phone.
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Jason got home and went straight to his room,took his bath and changed his clothes.
He drove out back, I didn't want to disturb his granny, and thanks to Jessica he is going to arrive at work late, which he hate.
He arrived at work and everyone was already busy, with everywhere was full with customers.
He just walked to his office ignoring the greetings.He called his secretary and began discussing somethings with her before dismissing her.
Jason was busy with some files when his office land line rang.
"Sir,there is a man who wants to see you,he doesn't have an appointment,he said is name is Paul,he said he is your family driver"his secretary voice rang in.
*That is granny driver,what is he doing here?*he thought.
"Send him in" Jason said and dropped the call,and shortly after a man in his mid forties came in.
"Good morning Mr Jason" he greeted.
,"I have told you to call me just Jason,hmm,hope grandma is fine,,why are you are you here?"he asked.
" Yes she is fine, it's just that the miss you brought yesterday night, forgot her phone,the maid saw it will cleaning the room,and ma'am insisted I bring it to you,so you can give it to her"he said and brought out Jessica phone.
" Alright thanks,you can go"Jason said collecting the phone, and Paul left.
Since Jessica took the day off, Jason decided to give Amy.
He went to the baking room and met Amy sitting idle.
"Miss aren't you suppose to be working?" Jason asked jolting Amy out of her thought,she was thinking about Jessica.
"Haa, Mr Jason, good morning sir,I am sorry, I was just thinking about Jessica,I lost contact with her yesterday night and I am very worried"she said looking down.
" You don't need to worry,she was with me yesterday" he said and Amy was surprised, Melissa looked to their direction for a while before turning away.
"What,sh..,she was with you?she asked.
"Yes,here,she forgot her phone, return it to her, and check up on her ,she caught cold"he said bringing out the phone.
" So I can take the day off, thank you" she said collecting the phone.
She put off her apron and rushed out of the bakery,she boarded a taxi straight to Jessica house,she entered the house and rushed to Jessica room, and saw Jessica shivering on the bed.
"Gosh ,this is bad" and went to get,water and towel,she dipped the towel into the water and squeezed before using it to dab Jessica head. She did it five consecutive times and stopped.
Jessica woke up later in the day feeling better, her sneezing has stopped already.
"Amy I am very grateful , thanks for coming here to take care of me and bringing my phone, Jessica said.
" Well, you shouldn't thank me , you should thank your crush," Amy said.
" Which crush"Jessica asked.
" Mr Jason of course"Amy answered.
" And who told you that?"
" Well I just guessed" she said and pouted."
" Mr Jason is nice,but act like a jerk at times,I can't crush on him,"Jessica said.
" Well that is right",so what happened yesterday,tell me every single detail"Amy said curiously.
" Hup, alright"Jessica said and started explaining what happened,by the time she was done,Amy was laughing her butt off.
"You don't mean it,so his grandma thought you were his girlfriend" she said between her laughter.
" Yeah, so what funny?"
" Come on girlfriend,it funny,ok forget about that,you really blew your mucus on his arm?how did he react?"Amy asked.
" I guess he was annoyed.".
They continued gisting till evening around 4, and Amy left.
Amy met Nate outside her house.
"Hi,Amy I was wondering,if you will have time this evening by six,for dinner I have something to tell you"he said.
" Like a dinner date?"Amy asked
" Maybe, maybe not"Nate answered
" Alright,I will think about it"she said and walked hurriedly inside.
"I will be expecting you" he yelled.
Authoress Pov 🤗
Exactly 6pm Nate was already ready, he was waiting outside expecting Amy ,he was looking really good tonight, 30 min pass and Amy hasn't showed up yet, he was about giving up when Amy showed up putting on a yellow floral gown,she was also putting on a light make up.
"Hey Nate, what's up with that face" she asked.
"I thought you weren't coming" he answered honestly.
" And besides, I see you made much effort to look beautiful for me this night"he said jokingly and smirked. Amy stepped on his foot, and he raised his leg in pain.
"Hey, what was that for?" He asked in pain.
"Look beautiful for you my foot"Amy said and scoffed.
" So are we taking the car or taxi" amy asked
" We will take the taxi"he said and they flagged down a taxi and boarded it.
They got down at a restaurant, it is not that fancy but it is neat.
"This restaurant may not be fancy but their food taste really good, this where my mom usually bring me to since when I was a kid, let's get inside shall we? "He said and held his arm out for her to take.
Amy looked at him then back at his arm, she looked at him again then back at his arm, before pushing it away.
"Stop being dramatic" she said and entered the restaurant, Nate smiled and followed her.
They say down and they ordered some food.
"So what do you want to tell me?" Amy asked in the middle of their meal.
"Let's finish eating" Nate answered leaving Amy anxious.
They ate finish and came out of the restaurant, they began taking a stroll down the street.
"So about what I want to tell you" Nate started
" Ok, I'm listening"Amy said.
" I am quitting my job as your family driver"he said.
" Huh, why? "She asked.
" I am traveling out of the country, I got a really good offer to a company I submitted my CV to online, I really don't want to miss this opportunity, I don't know for how long I will be away"he said and Amy felt down casted , she felt her heart drop in stomach.
"Must it be outside the country, you can get a job somewhere close"she said fastly.
" You don't want me to go? Gonna miss me?" Nate teased
"Hmm, you can go if you want" she said feigning annoyance.
Nate was about to tease her again when he sighted Andrew, he knew Andrew was his rival because Amy kinda have a crush on him.
He quickly hugged Amy tightly to himself, so she wouldn't turn and see him.
"I will really miss you so much Amy" he said trying to bring something up although he really meant it, Amy tried wiggling herself free,but he didn't realize her, instead he held her more firmly.
"I won't let go until you say you will miss me too" he said.
"You are suffocating me, alright I will miss you" she said and since Andrew was already out of sight Nate left her.
" You are crazy you know," Amy said straightening her dress.
" Yeah,let get going"he said.
" So as I was saying I w..." Nate stopped when he saw Amy looking at one direction,he looked there,and behold it was Andrew.
"Darn mit"he cursed feeling jealous.then a lady came out and they began kissing,Amy scoffed and Nate was a little happy.
"Tich, this guy is a jerk,l don't think this guy would ever change" Amy said,ever since Nate confessed to her,she has started losing interest in Andrew.
"You are right,he doesn't worth your time and affection,pour it on someone that,worth it "he said referring to him said and cleared his throat.
" Hmm,so when are you leaving?"she asked changing the topic., because she knew exactly what Nate was talking about.
She is not just ready,she is really confused, how could all her feelings for Andrew just wash away?,or she never really had feelings for him, maybe just a little crush because of his good looks,and thinking about it know, she is beginning to think Nate is more good looking.
"Amy,are you ok" Nate said waving his hand in her face jolting her out of her thought.
"Yes,you said?
" I will be leavingnext tommorow"he said.
"Woah,that is so fast,so you don't have any idea when you are returning?"she asked
" Yes for now, and I may never return, it is up to someone"he said.
" Who?"she asked
" You,you make that decision"said.
" Me?why me?"she asked confused and he leaned closer with Amy moving backward.
"If you tell me you love me,I will come back,but if you don't I may never come back"he said sounding so serious and Amy was taking aback.
"Hmmm,hunnnn,emmm, let's grab a drink" she said changing the topic again,she turned around and started walking fast, and Nate chuckled.
They got to the club,they met the blaring sounds music,they went to the counter and ordered drinks.
"Don't drink too much,so you won't get drunk because if you do you might just confess you feeling to me"he teased.
" Dream on boy,I can't get drunk"she said,one shot,two shots,three shots and she was drunk,she was about taking the forth when Nate stopped her.
Come on,that is enough"he said collecting the glass.
" Alright, alright,I won't drink but let's dance !!!"she said and dragged him to the dancing floor,she started dancing anyhow but Nate managed to drag her out.
"Why don't you let me have fun?" she said and pouting.
"Let's just go home ok" he answered.
"But I don't want to go home" she said making a puppy face still tipsy.
" Alright give me a piggy ride home" she said.
"I am not used to carrying heavy ladies" he said.
"So you carry other ladies and you can't carry me" she asked.
"Are you jealous" he teased,but she didn't answer she just closed her eyes half way looking drunk.
"Alright, I don't want you to hate me,hop on" he said and squatted ,she jumped on his back happily and he backed her.
"My back would break at this stage" he said teasing her,cause she was light as a feather,but she was already asleep.
Authoress Pov 🧡
Christmas is almost here people are preparing for it here and there, more order for deliveries has been coming in for the bakery.
The situation between Jessica and her stepmom is not getting any better, maltina didn't even bother where she went to or slept in the rain.
It has been 2 months now since nate traveled, on the day he was travelling Amy only told him to make sure he come back, let's ask her what she meant or rather really meant by that, but she wasn't sure she was really confused, she couldn't say anything.
Disappointedly Nate turned back and walked a little, Glanced back at Amy, and walked away, leaving Amy yearning for his return.
Jessica Pov 💓
Christmas is near and I am really happy about it because I seize my chance to ask for a Christmas present which is moving away for my house, i mean getting an apartment of my own.
I just hope he agrees to this because he is always dismissing it anytime I try to bring it up, I am tired of living under the same roof with Maltina.
Today is the 15th of December, 10 days to Christmas, hope everything work out fine.
"Jessicaaa!" My screams in excitement and I sighed, here she comes again, I am now beginning to wonder who is more of a talkative between she and Melissa.
"Guess what ? She said beaming happily.
" Nate is coming back"I said dryly.
"Well, I really wish it was that but nah, you are wrong, guess again? "She said.
" Just tell me okay, I am not good at guessing"I said.
" Ok, here is the thing, the bakery is organising a ball for Christmas, and to thank MrJason for you know improving the bakery.
"Well that is good, but I don't think that is enough reason for you to scream like that"I said.
" Welll,well I don't think I also told you I'm done talking, now here is what is so good about news,"she said smiling.
" Ok I am listening"I said, and off one of the oven, bringing out the cookies leaving it to cool off before taking it to the packaging room.
"Ok, you know this is a ball party right?, A lady is gonna be selected among the female bakers and the female workers in general, to dance with Mr Jason"she said and squeeled happily again.
" Sooo, you want to dance with him or what?"I asked.
" Of course, you will be the one to dance with him"she said giggling, humph, what will I do with Amy?
"I am not interested, thanks" I said.
"Tish, this is how you participate, if you are interested you submit your name , then the paper would be rolled with your name inside,an honourable guest on that day would be the one to pick a paper in a bowl, whosoever gets picked would be the one to dance with Mr Jason"she said and winked.
" Look Amy thanks for the information but I'm not interested and that is final," I said firmly.
"You can register your name for yourself if you like but count me out, hun" I added and she looked at me and smiled.
" Fine , never mind " she said and wheeled the baking cases away.
She didn't even argue further, that is really surprising the Amy I know would try harder convince me, that is really suspicious hunnm.
Jason Pov
I am in a board meeting right now, they are discussing about how to make this Christmas ball become successful, they are really wasting my time, I need to go pick up my big sis, yeah that's right my big sis is coming home for this Christmas.
She want to spend the Christmas with me and granny, and if I arrive late at the airport she may go crazy because she's full of craziness like when I mean craziness is a bundle of craziness.
I looked at my watch and I am really running late.
"Excuse me I really need to go, I have somewhere important to be"I said standing up.
" Ok Mr Jason, it fine we would continue the meeting without you," the director said.
" Thanks"I said and walked out.
I quickly rushed to my car and drove as fast as possible to the airport.
I got to the airport and rush down for my car, I was walking really fast, that I bumped into someone and she fell. She looked up and it was Jessica what? What is she doing at airport?
"Ouch" she exclaimed rubbing her butt.
"I am sorry" I said stretching my hands and she took it and stood up.
"It fine, hi Mr Jason" she said.
"Hi, I really need to go" I said and rushed off, I got into the airport and began looking around for my sis.
"Little bro" I head someone scream, I turned back and saw Celine waving, that is my big sister, she ran to me and hugged me tightly.
"You are choking me" I said pretending to grasp for breath.
"Sorry, little bro, I just missed you" she said releasing me
"I miss you too sis"I said smiling.
" Wow, you have grown so tall and handsome now, you are already taller than me, you are so cute, just look at how mature you have become"Celine said touching my face, my shoulder, arm, nose, and she kept talking and talking.
"You look more beautiful too" I said and she smiled.
"I know, you also look more cute, guess granny is really taking good care of you" she said drawing my cheek and I feel my cheek are about to fall off and then she suddenly knocked my head.
"Ouch, what was that for?" I said rubbing my head in pain
" That is for arriving late, gosh you are 11mins late"she said
" Really? I can't believe you right now I am no longer a little kid, and beside I was stuck at work"I said and she knocked me again.
" Ouch, what was that for again?"
"That is for telling me you are no longer a kid, and your work is important than me"she answered.
" Hey, I never said the latter"I said.
" Well you did indirectly, let's go"she said and started walking away , I shook my head and dragged her traveling bag .
I put the traveling bag in the boot , I drove out of the airport.