Chapter 46: Chapter 46

JAYDEN

I was trying out some new steps when my phone rang and I picked it up. I was surprised to see Ethan calling me. When I got back after dropping Bella off at the restaurant, Ethan wasn't home. I wondered where he had gone to without a word for me. Hearing someone was hugging Bella and might be kissing her soon, I fumed in anger. Why would she let him hug her?. That wasn't our agreement in the beginning. Even if she had to hug him?. Does she have to let him kiss her?.

I threw my phone across the room and brushed my hair backward. I was so angry, with myself for letting her go. I should have listened to her and her stay back. Or maybe I should have entered the restaurant with her to see who she was there to see. Maybe I should sit close by watching every move he makes and then retaliates when he tries to make the wrong move.

"Blaming yourself who change a thing," my subconscious mind said

I realized my subconscious mind was right. I shouldn't be here blaming myself or anyone else. I picked my phone which lay on the floor across the room and my car key and headed for the parking lot. I need to know who he is and why he got the gut to hug her. I might be breaking some bones if he tries anything funny!!.

**

Driving to the restaurant seems long even when I was driving beyond the driving limit. I knew I would be calling the cops to my track soon but I cared less. All I wanted was to get to the restaurant and see with my eyes what is going on. Soon, I could hear the siren of the cops and I knew they were after me. The siren became louder indicating they were already catching up with me. I stopped the car and stepped out. There was no point trying to run away. The car parked and two cops came out. They walked closer to me and I breathe a sigh of relief. Lucky enough for me they were people I know. They know my stepfather.

"Jayden, it's you. Why are you driving above the driving limit?"

I chuckled slightly. "I'm so sorry but I need to go. Can you please overlook this one?"

He sighed. "Don't do this next. We might not be the cops following you"

I nodded in appreciation. "Thanks. I will let Jacob knows you sent your regard". I waved them goodbye and entered my car. Good thing my stepdad is popular. Talking of my stepdad, it's been a while I heard from him, and my mom. The last time I saw them was when I visited my dad. That was about four months ago. My mom never attempted to call me or even come to see me. I sighed and started the car. I guess she loves her new family now and does not consider me as one anymore. I decided not to think about my mom or her new husband or their baby. I needed to focus on my future which is Bella.

I tried to take my mind off the fact that my mom had moved on and I should do the same. Though I stopped loving for what she did, still could not stop missing her. Why would she think of getting married again considering the kind of love the three of us shared. Why didn't she mourn my dad for long?. Why did she decide to follow my dad's boss?. So many questions ran through my mind as I tried to focus on the road.

I couldn't go too fast for fear of meeting other cops by the roadside. I was also afraid I might lose control of the steering with a lot going through my mind.

When I finally got to the restaurant and stepped out of the car, breathed a sigh of relief. I decided to call Ethan to know the exact place they were seated but changed my mind. I will just go in and find out myself.

**

After searching for Ethan to no avail, I stood at a spot scanning through for Bella. Soon, I got sight of her laughing. She was seated with a guy whose back was facing me. I wondered who the guy was and how he was able to make her laugh this hard. I had thought Ethan was the only one who had made her laugh but seeing her talk to this stranger and laughing like they knew each other I couldn't help but get jealous.

I walked closer to them, wondering what he was telling her. When I got closer, I held the guy by the collar and dragged him up. I was ready to make a scene when I realized I was holding Ethan. "Ethan?" I called out in surprise.

Bella was laughing so hard and I wonder why. Ethan was laughing too. What's going on here?. Why is Ethan dressed in a suit?. Could he be the secret admirer? Or he left already?. I released his collar and frowned. "What's going on here?"

Ethan dusted his suit. "Do you know the worth of this and how long it took me to get it ironed?" He scoffed. "I needed to give her a good impression on our first date. Can't believe you almost ruined my suit"

Hearing him say those words, I furrowed my brows. What does he mean by that?. Does he have feelings for Bella too?. I wondered. Bella wouldn't stop laughing and I got frustrated been left in the dark. "What's going on here?. Where is the guy you came here to see?"

"Right here in front of you" Ethan answered

I batted my lashes. Ethan is not the secret admirer, right?. He's not having feelings for Bella right?. I knew quite well that Ethan won't betray me. If he had feelings for Bella he would have said it the first time she was introduced in the class. Then what is going on? And why are they both laughing?.

It soon dawn on me that they had played a trick on me. I had to join them to laugh. I should have suspected all along. Ethan never said any serious thing when I told him about the secret admirer. He seems not interested in the topic. Now I understand why. He had been the secret admirer all along and he wanted me to be here that's the reason he lied about Bell and someone hugging and about to kiss. I drew a chair beside Bella and sat down. Why would he do such a thing?. I knew he had a motive behind doing it but I couldn't place my hand on why.

"You knew about this all along?" I asked Bella who had been trying to hold herself from busting into a series of laughter.

"I was got my surprise you" Bella answered

I laughed. "You're hilarious, Ethan. Why would you think of such a thing?"

He shrugged. "I needed you to take responsibility"

I rolled my eyes. "This was uncalled for"

"Of course it was. Look at you now. You had to drive all the way here just to confirm which you haven't done in a long time"

I scoffed. "This is too grievous you know. I almost got caught by the cops. What if I got into an accident or landed in jail for driving above the speed limit?"

Bella seems to pick some sense from what I said cause she nodded in agreement while Ethan chuckled. "I know you won't get caught by the cops. And just in case you do we will get you out"

I frowned. "This is about life and death and you're joking about it?. Bell, I can't believe you knew about this and kept shut"

"I'm so sorry. I had it in mind to send you a text. But wanted to see your reaction"

"Whatever" I mumbled. "Can't believe u drove all the way here for nothing"

Ethan smiled and I glared. "Chill, man. It's just a game"

I scoffed but said nothing. I sipped from Bella's wine. "Aren't you going to order something for me? Huh?"

"You can order for yourself right?"

I rolled my eyes. "I can see I am not welcome here"

"Good thing you knew"

I frowned. "You know what, you can go to hell for all I care"

"Whatever"

"You should make an order, Ethan," Bella said

"So what do you care for?" Ethan asked

"Are you talking to me?" I asked

He scoffed. "I will just order something for you"

I scoffed. "Suit yourself"

Bella chuckled. "Don't be a cry baby. Just let him order. Or I do the ordering myself"

I ignored them and focus on my phone, they can as well continue their date and leave me out of this!!!

**

It was getting late and we needed to return. I offered to drop Bella home while Ethan go visit his girlfriend. As we walked back to my car, I pulled Bella closer and she chuckled. It's a public place, you know" she whispered

"It's getting late and everyone gets is minding here business"

I held her by the waist and pecked her cheeks. "Hey, you're going to draw attention"

"I don't care, ok?"

She sighed. "Can we just go, please? You can hug me when we get to the car. Someone might be watching"

I moved away and sighed. "Ok"

There was silence and we headed for the parking lot. As we got closer to my car, I caught sight of two students staring at us and whispering to each other. They were shocked when they saw me staring at them. Right there, I knew they must have seen us together. And this might be the talk at school tomorrow!!!.