My mind on the way back home was all about her. Was she okay? What happened? Why was she crying? What did Beryl tell her? Beryl..." What did you tell her?", I asked her almost posse.
"Oh calm down, I just told her that you've finally found someone you love, then BOOM! Her mood changed", she laughed loudly. "What?", I asked surprised
"Mmhm, you heard me right", she smiled. That was why she was crying? Did she...love me?
"Yes, make sure he doesn't make it to the party, mmhm, deal with he and his wife for now, we'll discuss the kids later", I heard father say to someone on the phone. His conversation with whoever on the phone wasn't pleasant but I ignored it and knocked on his office door. "Let me call you later, okay sure,....come in!", he responded
"Mom asked me to show you these so you could pick your outfit for uncle's birthday party", I said
"Ohh sure", he smiled..."Do you really love Janessa or you like her as a sister?", he asked with half a smile
"I LOVE HER", I simply said and continued what I was doing. After he picked his outfit, I left his office while pondering on the conversation I overheard. The only upcoming party we all knew of was uncle's, so who supposed to make it? What's going on?
The day arrived for the cruise party of Mr. Joseph Chen. I arrived early with Beryl to help with the preparations. I finally saw Janessa, she looked quite busy making sure everything was perfect. "Nessaaaaaaaaaaa!", Beryl screamed. She run to hug her and she smiled. I walked over to them, "How are you today Janessa?", I asked her. "Oh hey, I'm doing well", she responded and turned back to Beryl. Was she ignoring me?
"Janessa, can I have a word with you?", I asked her
"Errrr....sure", she answered with a little hesitation
After she spoke with Beryl, we walked into one of the rooms to have our conversation. Just as I was about to speak, we heard a gunshot. Did it really have to now? We both rushed outside to find only Beryl there. "What happened!?", I asked in panic
"They-they-they came here.....", she sobbed. "Who, who came here?", Janessa asked worried. "They were in black.....", she continued.
"Jayden, I think you should leave here with Beryl", Nessa suggested
"I can't leave you hear alone!", I screamed
"Take Beryl out of here!", she screamed back
" What about you?It's dangerous out here"
"I'll be fine, just go....", she pleaded. I had no option but to leave. The thought of leaving her in danger....my heart ached. "Be careful", I said to her and left with Beryl.