Chapter 40: Chapter 40

JAYDEN

I was furious seeing someone else send flowers to Bella. What made me more furious is the fact that she was happy he wants to meet with her. Her smiles were genuine. Genuine enough to make me know that she appreciates the gift. I opened the class' door, aggressively and everyone turned to face me. I ignored them and walked closer to Ethan. I picked my bag. "I'm leaving," I said and finally walked out of the class. Ethan ran after me.

"Jay?. Jay?. Jay?"

I stopped walking and turned. "What!!!" I yelled

He stared at me in surprise. "A-are you ok?"

I turned. "I'm fine. You should go back to class"

I made to leave but Ethan held me. "Something seems off. I can feel it"

I rolled my eyes. "There is nothing wrong. You should..."

"I'm going with you" he answered before I could finish my words

"You can't go with me. You don't know where I'm going to..."

"I won't let you go alone. Not with this mood of yours"

I groaned. "Can't you get it?. I want to be left alone. Can't..."

"You know I won't leave you, irrespective of how loud you shout"

I sighed. "Ethan..."

"Shouldn't we be having art and entertainment now?"

"You should go back to class. I am going out"

He furrowed his eyes. "To where exactly?. Are you going to miss Miss Bella's class?" He asked. I rolled my eyes. "By the way, you told me you were going to Miss Bella's office and you came back with a long and angry face. What's going on?. Did she hurt you?..."

"Just mind your business and go back to class"

I left him standing. He kept calling my name but I ignored him, hoping he won't come after me. When I turned to see if he was following me, luck on my side, I realized he had given up and returned to class. I headed for the parking lot. When I got to my car. I entered and drove out of the school compound with no particular place in mind. All I needed right now is a quiet place to get all this anger out of me!!.

**

I have been driving around for over an hour now with no particular location in mind. I needed to clear my mind but is not sure of the perfect place to go to. Going to a quiet place isn't an option. It will only make me think more about what had happened and that will increase my anger. I drove my car into the amusement park and then parked my car in the parking lot. That was the only place I could think of to go to. Seeing kids play around will help me think less about Bella. I sat on one of the available benches, staring at the kids as they play. Lovers walked around too, laughing and hugging each other. I groaned. This seems to be the wrong place to be. Seeing couples and lovers have fun, I wondered if they never fought. And just in case they do. How do they get over it?. Do they run away as I did?. Or do they try to hear their partners out even when they are so angry.

Do they yell at each other or just ignore each other. Different thoughts ran through my mind. What will Bella be doing right now? Is she angry with me for yelling at her?. Or she doesn't care about what happened. Does she have it in mind to go on that date?. I can't say how I will react if I find out she went on that date. I was afraid to think of her getting dressed and letting him touch her hand as he opens the car door for her. What if he tries to kiss her?. Will she say no or kiss him back?. I stood up quickly, afraid the more I think about it the angrier I will be. I decided to take a walk. Maybe that will help me answer my questions and if it doesn't, it will help me not to think about Bella.

**

I opened the door and walked in. Ethan was standing by the mirror. He was dressed in black jeans and a white shirt. He seems to be getting ready to go out. I rolled my eyes. "Where are you going to?" I asked folding my arms. He ignored me and began to comb his hair. I walked closer to him. "Hey, I'm talking to you"

I made to touch him but he moved away. "Hey. Don't get my white stained"

I scoffed. "I shouldn't get your white stained huh?"

He nodded. "Can't you see I'm dressed to go out?"

"Where are you going?"

"That's none of your business, ok?. Just don't let your hands touch my white. I can't afford to get change. I'm getting late already"

I scoffed. "It's none of my business?. Really?"

He nodded. I raised my hand to touch him and he groaned. "Ok. I am going on a date with someone"

I laughed. "You're going on a date?. Are you being serious?"

He scoffed. "Reason I don't want to tell you"

I sat down on the bed. "Who is the lucky girl?"

He rolled his eyes. "You haven't told me why you left the school"

"I'm fine. Thanks for asking"

He sighed. "I know I was supposed to ask if you are ok but you don't have to show sarcasm in your words, ok?"

Why did you even miss Miss Bella's class"

"It's none of your business. Aren't you getting late for your date?"

He scoffed. "Hey. I know you're so angry but you don't have to show sarcasm in everything you say"

I rolled my eyes. "I did not..."

"The steak of sarcasm was obvious"

I sighed. There is no point arguing with him. "Good thing you noticed it"

"Is that what you will say to me?"

I groaned. "Ethan just go, ok. I need to sleep"

He folded his arms. "What's going on with you?". I ignored him and lay on the bed. "Miss Bella told me you were angry without over a bunch of flowers she received from a secret admire"

I sat up quickly. "She told you that?"

He nodded. "I can't believe you could get so jealous. I thought you said"

I glared at him and he chuckled. "Someone us so jealous. You think someone will take Miss Bella from you?"

I groaned. "Enough of the teasing, ok?. I couldn't help it. You..."

"It's a good thing to finally see you show her how much you love her"

I rolled my eyes. "Do you think she's angry with me?"

"Nah. She was worried you would hurt yourself but I told her not to worry. You can always take care of yourself. But I think you should go see her. She..."

"She's going on a date with her secret admirer, remember?"

He busted into a wave of laugh and I frowned. "It isn't funny, ok?"

"Sorry. I can't help it. You shouldn't be assuming, ok. You might end up destroying your relationship before it gets started. Learn to trust. Not everyone is like your ex"

"You don't have to bring her up at each of our conversations"

"I just think it's time you move on and start trusting people. Miss Bella loves you and you know that. She have been loving you right before you discovered your love for her. Even after getting rejected by you, she did not stop loving you. What else do you want her to do?"

"Just tell me if she is going for the date or not and stop giving me this sermon of yours"

He sighed. "I won't stop telling you the truth even if you don't want to listen to me. I won't stop until you get to love and truth people again. I..." I glared at him and he groaned. "Ok. She is not going. She threw the flowers away"

I widened my eyes. "Are you serious?". He nodded and I jumped off the bed. I picked up my coat and car key.

He furrowed his brows. "Where are you heading to?"

"To see Bella"

"Don't you think it's too late to..."

"It's late for me but not late for you to go on a date?"

He raised his hand. "I give up. Suit yourself"

I smiled. "Sure. Do enjoy your date, Mr."

He smiled. "And you too"