Chapter 38: Chapter 38

After having her shower, she felt refreshed. She got out of her room and went straight to the kitchen to assist her mother.

On getting to the kitchen, Jessica started washing the vegetables and diced them neatly. She collected the pawn and arranged the dining for the five of them.

“ Jessica, hope your work isn't stressful? You know I can start working too to make things easier for you,” Her mum suggested, looking at her daughter.

“ Mom, are we having this conversation again? Did I complain about anything? Just let me be the one to worry. All I want is your home cooked meal," Jessica said, smiling.

“ I am just worried about you. I know you have your life to live too and _”

“Mum! Do you want to complain to me or do you want me to help you in the kitchen?” Jessica exclaimed, looking at her mother who had a worried expression on her face.

“ You know I am worried about you. Especially since your boss doesn't have a good reputation with young girls,” Mrs. Graves murmured, frying the prawns.

Jessica walked to her mum, holding her waist,"Mum, you don't have to worry. You know you can't be saying this to dad's hearing. He would just stop me from going to my work"

" I wish I could tell him but I don't want him to worry. I am not just comfortable with you working there!" Mrs. Graves said, sighing.

“Okay, I will leave the job soon but I will have to travel out of this state. You know my friend, Angie? She helped me submit an application to their organization. The pay is much better than this, and with enough bonus, if I can get that job, then we can live conveniently again,” Jeesica explained to her mum.

“ Really, I think that's good, I want you to leave that company, Jessy,” her mother said, feeling happy.

“Yes mum, I will start the assessment tomorrow and I will put in my best,” Jessica stated.

She knew how much her mother was against her working in Edwin's company after learning about his personality. But for now, she has no choice. That's the only way they could make ends meet.

“Now my mind is at rest, let's go and eat. They must be waiting for us,” Mrs. Graves said, arranging the food in a long platter.

Jessica helped her mom to carry them to the dining table and the family of five had a sumptuous and happy meal.

***

Late at night in Edwin's apartment, Edwin kept thinking about how Jessica left him to go with her friend that morning. He could have dropped her at her house. Why would she call that boy over to the airport? As if the office wasn't enough for their flirting!

Drinking his wine, Edwin's phone started ringing and his mother's name was displayed on it. He picked up the phone almost immediately.

“ Didn't you see my call yesterday?” Mrs. Turner yelled on the phone.

Edin moved the phone away from his ear a little. His mother can be scary when angry. He knew he was going to have it hot with his mother for not answering her call.

But he was a little angry too. If his mother hadn't been calling continuously, Jessica wouldn't have come looking for him and he wouldn't have gotten caught by her.

“ I was busy,” Edwin simply replied, pressing down his anger. He didn't even know why he was angry. Why was it bothering him that Jessica saw him getting someone laid?

"And you can't call back?" His mother said, cutting through his thoughts.

“Mum, I am busy right now, what do you want to tell me? Edwin slouched, trying to end the conversation.

“ When will you come here, I need to discuss with you concerning your fian_”

“Fiance what! You must be joking, do I look like someone you can match for business purposes?” Edwin shouted, cutting his mother off. How could they plan an arranged marriage for him? Did he look like those ancient princes or what?

“You're going to like her, she’s intelligent and smart, trust me on this,” Mrs. Turner said.

“ I will visit you soon. But mom, could you please stop? You are making me look ancient! Anyways, I am quite busy right now. My regards to dad, bye,” Edwin ended the call and walked to his room to retire for the night.

****

The following morning, Edwin woke up early so he could get to work before Jessica. He didn't want to see her first. Immediately he got to his office, he was happy she hadn't arrived yet.

He walked to his office, smiling while he thought of how to annoy Jessica more. He needed to find out about something. Was she having feelings for him? If that was the case, then his plan was working!

“ Why will she be angry because I am making out with a slut if she isn't interested in me? She won't even talk to me! I will find out your intention soon Jessica, by annoying you more,” Edwin chuckled to himself.

Drooling in his thought, he heard some footsteps and he focused on his laptop typing. He knew it must be Jessica, so he pretended to be working instead. He decided to start pissing her off right away so he called her to his office.

****

Jessica entered her office, hoping not to see Edwin anytime soon but immediately she sat down, the intercom on the table started ringing.

She picked it up with a frown on her face. It was obvious her boss had gotten to the office earlier than her.

“ Good morning sir, “ Jessica greeted, her voice a little edgy.

“ I will like a hot coffee at your former working place,” Edwin giggled inwardly.

"What? A coffee at… at my…" Jessica stuttered.

“ You can come for the official card,” Edwin voiced.

“Okay sir,” Jessica replied again.

Dropping the call, Jessica sat down, rubbing her hands together. What was he trying to do? The cafeteria has a coffee stand. Why was he ordering from her former working place?

“ He won't let me sit down before ordering me to get him a cup of coffee and it's even distance away from here! Are you very hungry for coffee?" Jeesica fumed.

Jesica stood up and she walked to Edwin's office. Taking a deep breath, she knocked on the door and when he answered her, she walked in looking around except towards him. She requested the official card without looking or making eye contact with Edwin.

After collecting the card from him, she turned around to leave, walking out immediately to get the coffee.

Edwin was taken aback by Jessica’s action once again,“ What a fierce kitten! We are just getting started!”

He smiled to himself, knowing that soon he was going to get what she wanted.