Chapter 41: Chapter 41

BELLA

I wasn't my usual self after Jayden left. I was angry with him for not trusting me. I expected him to act more mature but he ended up acting like a baby. I was also angry with the secret admirer for causing such a fight between us. I appreciate him for giving me a flower but with Jayden getting unnecessarily jealous, I don't think I will want to get flowers from secret admirers anymore. I decided to keep everything behind and do my usual routine. I believed Jayden will get over his jealousy soon. But when I entered his class and he wasn't there, I knew something was wrong. I could tell Ethan was worried about his friend.

The class was kinda boring without him. He would have raised his hand to ask funny questions that will make the class laugh. Though sometimes I have to send him out of the class for a while, it was fun having him around. I kept staring at the door, hoping he walks in but he never did. I ended the class a bit early and began to arrange my book. After the class, I asked Ethan to follow me to my office so I could ask him where Jayden had gone to.

We entered my office and I offered him a sit. Asking him where Jayden could be, he wasn't able to give me any particular location. He said whenever Jayden gets angry he loves to drive around and stops at some places for just a few minutes. I was worried he might get into an accident or even a fight with someone. Ethan assured me Jayden was going to be fine but I had a doubt.

I wished I could see him and explain things to him. Tell him I wasn't smiling because I received a gift from a secret admirer but because I thought the bunch of flowers were from him. I explained everything that happened between Jayden and me to Ethan because I believed he must have told Ethan about our encounter the last time. He might not tell him we kissed but I was sure he must have told him he loves me.

Ethan told me Jayden had suffered a heartbreak some months after his father's death. And had stopped trusting people because of the incident. When I asked what happened, he said he wasn't in the best position to tell me. Jayden was the best person to tell me and he was sure he would when the time comes. I was eager to know what had changed him so much. I was eager to know why he stopped loving. I had always thought his mom was the only reason why he stopped getting close to women. But hearing there is another reason made me curious.

A part of me wanted to ask him when next I see him but I realized that won't be a good idea. I decided to wait patiently and hoped he would trust me soon enough to tell me what was wrong with him. Ethan asked me to not stop loving Jayden no matter what he does to me. He told me Jayden loves me so much but is only been insecure. He said I am the only one that can help Jayden. I felt privileged and honored. Though I wondered how I could be of help to Jayden.

After Ethan left, I tried Jayden's number but he wasn't picking. After so many attempts, I gave up. "He must be very angry to have ignored my calls," I thought. I worried about him but could not do anything.

Done with my work for the day, I returned home and kept trying his line. At some point, the line was said to be switched off. I wonder if he switched his phone off or his battery was dead. I tried calling Ethan to confirm if Jayden was back but he told me he wasn't home yet. I kept pacing around my room. I was so worried and couldn't take anything.

I shouldn't have received the gift. I shouldn't have smiled. I should have held him when he was leaving my office. Different thoughts kept running through my mind. I could not file the report of a missing person. It wasn't up to twenty-four hours yet. I was helpless and lost. And could only hope and wish he was safe and will return home soon.

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The popped sound from my phone jolted me out of my thought. I jumped up from the couch to pick my phone, hoping it was Jayden or Ethan. All I wanted right now was good news. The good news, Jayden is back. I picked the phone to see a message from an unknown number. "Don't forget our date, my love" the message read.

I frowned. Doesn't this secret admirer know he has caused a problem by sending me a bunch of flowers? I don't think he knows what I am passing through right now. If he does know, he won't be talking about a date with him. My brain clicked and I realized the secret admirer had my number. How did he get my number in the first place? He should be someone who knows me well or maybe he got my number from someone. I was sure Dia or Katie won't give out my number. Though Dia can be crazy at times, she wouldn't give my number to anyone without consulting& me first. Lucy won't give out my number either. Maybe it's Jake playing pranks on you" my subconscious mind said.

I doubted Jake would do that. He only came back because he is broke and thought I was still the timid lady he left some years ago. He thought he could get some money from me and then he can disappear like he never once existed in my life.

I brushed my hair backward. Who could he be?. "Maybe your mom hooked you up with someone," my subconscious mind said

I rolled my eyes. My mom won't do that. She won't... My eyes blinked in a rapid motion and groaned. Of course, my mom can. She has done that on several occasions but I can't remember her giving my number out. Why will she start now?. I decided to give her a call but decided against it. She will be so furious if I accused her of giving my number out to someone and she didn't.

I was contemplating what to do when I heard a knock on the door. "Who is there?"

"Jayden. Can I come in?"

I batted my lashes in surprise. Jayden?. What's he doing here?. "Jayden?. Sure. You can come in"

The door opened and he walked in, smiling. It was a surprise to see him smiling. The last time I saw him, he was so angry I was shocked. That was the first time seeing him that angry and I wished he won't ever get that angry again. "It's good to see you, again," he said and I was confused about what to say.

Why is he suddenly acting like everything is fine?. He moved closer to me and I flinched. He held my hand. "Bella, I'm so sorry for not trusting you. I shouldn't have gotten angry. I should have let you speak. I'm so..."

I placed my hand on his lips. "It's ok. I'm happy you are ok. I was so worried that something might happen to you. Don't ever go away that way again"

He nodded. "I'm sorry"

I sighed. "I forgive you"

He smiled. "Thanks". He placed his hand on my face and lift my chin. "Can I kiss you?"

I rolled my eyes. Why is he asking?. I nodded and he bent down to kiss me. The door opened and we moved away from each other. "Did I spoil something nice?" Dia asked

I scoffed. Do I have to tell her that?. Jayden smiled. "Of course you did"

"Don't worry I will be out of here soon. I just want to..."

"Just do whatever you want to do and get out!!" I answered

Dia chuckled. "Come on. I will be gone before you knew it"

I sat down on the couch, foaming a bit. Dia just spoilt my fun. I don't think she knows how much I have missed Jayden. Jayden sat beside me, touching my hair. He pecked my cheeks and I chuckled. Dia groaned. "There is a single person here. Can you two please get a room"

Jayden smiled. "We already have a room. You are the one who isn't welcome here"

Dia scoffed. "You..."

"Go, go, go" Jayden gestured with his hand

I chuckled and Dia frowned. "You ain't going to say anything?" She asked

I rolled my eyes. "No. Just do what he says"

Dia widened her eyes. "A-are you for real?". I nodded. "A-are you been serious?"

"Of course. We were in the middle of something special before you walked in. You..."

Dia scoffed. "Pervert. I am so going to get you on this!!!"

I smiled. "Let's wait and see"

Dia pointed at me. "I...". She groaned when Jayden kissed me. "Oh mine!!!...". I heard her groaned and she walked out of the room. I pulled away from the kiss and chuckled.

"You're naughty, Jayden. You just provoke my best friend"

He chuckled. "We can worry about that later but right now, let's talk us"

I rolled my eyes. "What do you want to talk about?"

"Tell me about you. Everything and don't hide anything from me". I furrowed my brows. Why does he want to know everything about me?. Do he suddenly have a doubt I might be hiding something from him?. Why would he..."Bella?" He called jolting me out of my thought.

I sighed. "Y-you know must things about me already. I-i think you are the one who needs to tell me something about you"

He held my chin and kissed me. "I will tell you everything, ok?"

I rolled my eyes. "Ok"