Chapter 23: Chapter 23

Some Days Later

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JEANNE'S POV

I wake up and go immediately to the bathroom.

I'm pressed, and I have a long day ahead of me, I'm going back to Orlando today with Jayson and it's going to be a long drama awaiting me.

Putting all thoughts of the impending storm that I know will surely subside, I pick out the last cloth from my wardrobe (I've already packed, but I didn't put this particular ones in my luggage), place them on the bed and go take my bath.

Minutes later, I'm done showering and wearing a towel round my body I go to the mirror and flipping and creaming my hair, I pack the short tresses in a tight bun atop my head.

I don't stress my hair too much, the way Cherry does, her hair's longer and fuller so it definitely needs more care unlike mine, that I can just pack and I'm done with it.

Creaming my body with the new lotion I bought from a mart in one of the recommended skin stores Jayson directed me too, and rubbing sunscreen all over, I put on my blue jean trousers and a red baggy top.

Applying little makeup, not wanting to feel uncomfortable today on my flight, I wear my black flip flops and shiny new bracelet.

Sitting by the bedside, I hurriedly take my breakfast of coffee, bacon and eggs and I'm done eating in minutes.

Standing up, cleaning my mouth with a napkin and drinking a glass of water, rinsing my mouth in the process, I pick my purse and move downstairs, I don't need to carry any luggage as all my things are packed and already outside waiting for me.

I meet my driver, Gideon, by the car already, and he opens the car door for me, "Good morning ma'am." He greets as he enters the car.

"Morning, how was your night?" I ask and he smiles and answers, "It was nice ma'am, straight to the airport right?" He asks and I nod and also reply, "Em, actually we are not going to the local airport." I say and he looks confused, I can see his reaction from the car's rear mirror.

Smiling I say, "Don't look too confused, actually just take me to Cortex airport."

Yesterday when we had spoken over the phone, Jayson had told me that we would use his private jet for the trip, to avoid any unnecessary stress as he called it.

Explaining all this to Gideon, he listens attentively and say, "Okay ma'am, no problem."

Starting the engine we move, and on my way to the airport, I look round the beautiful city as the cool morning breeze whips through my hair.

I really enjoyed my stay here, with the help of Jayson surely, and I vow hope to come here again not for anything, but just to relax, a vacation maybe with Cherry, we really need it.

Speaking of Jayson, my phone vibrates with an incoming call and his name pops on my screen, “Hello, morning." I greet and I hear some rustle in the background before he finally speaks, "How was your night?' He asks, "Fine and yours."

"It was fine but not too fine, I'm just restless, I don't know what the day holds." He says sounding worried and I definitely know how he feels.

"Don't worry everything will be okay, I'm coming, I’m already on my way to the airport."

"Okay, the jet's ready." "Yeah, I'm coming." I say and hang up.

Saying a silent prayer to myself, I pray everything works out the way I want, so I can finally be at peace.

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Jayson's plane is top notch, exquisite and so extra.

It doesn't come as a surprise though, because as a billionaire with so many stakes and stocks he can afford it, but wow! I exclaim loudly and he turns to look at me.

Actually we are already in the plane, glass of wine in hand and the jet's on the runway, ready for takeoff.

"What is it?" He asks and I just shake my head and marvel truthfully.”

Nothing, it's just that your jet, it's so everything, I likey." I reply and he smiles.

"It's actually a gift from my Dad, he loves spoiling me, well it's not like I can't afford it you know." He says winking and I just smile.

An awkward silence creeps in and I sip my wine silently.

Clearing his throat, Jayson finally says something, "Jeanne, I'm really scared, scared of how to meet her. It's not the first time actually, but I keep thinking what her reaction will be? The times we met in Los Angeles were not the best, and I don't want these scenarios to repeat itself."

Sighing I reply, "Don't worry about it Jayson, man up and face your fears, remember I gat you, I'm here."

As we finish talking, the plane takes off, and plugging my air pods in my ears, I drift off.

TBC