《She was Tamed》


 Chapter 1 – Welcome Home

    "Byotchhhhhhhhhh!!!"


    Jada had just stepped out of the airport and she was weed by an ear-piercing shriek. As usual, her friends werete again.


    "Shut up!" she snapped. "I''ve been waiting inside for thirty minutes already. Why are you guyste again? Did you just spit or swallow?" she asked, pretending to be irritated at the familiar faces that came to pick her up.


    The first one toe out of the van was Bambi. He was Jada''s manager, confidante, gay best friend, mother, father, older sister, and older brother. All rolled into one.


    "Jada, don''t be like that! You know I''m dried out and no one wants to water me because I''m penniless!" heined before rolling his eyes and pouting his lips with hot pink lipstick.


    Following him out of the van is Jada''s real best friend, Honreta Perez, also known as Honey. Aside from being her best friend, she''s like her sister from another mother as well.


    Driving the van was Edward, Honey''s older brother, and Jada''s number one fan. He would always follow his sister to every local gig, hoping he would at least get a nce at the woman.


    "Hi, sis!" Honey greeted me as she walked up to her. Jada immediately hugged and kissed her before frowning as she let go.


    "Where have you guys been? It took you a while to get here, I almost hailed a cab and went home by myself!" Jada scolded both of them. "I''m so tired from my flight and you guys even made me wait," she continued while helping Edward load her luggage into the van.


    "Don''t ask, I''m pissed too," Honey rolled her eyes. "Bambi went out on a date with one of his boys, that''s why we''rete!"


    "Date? Where?" she asked, creasing her forehead before turning to their pink friend, "Don''t tell me you did it in my condo?"


    She went inside the van as she couldn''t stand the heat anymore. She was sweating all over and already feeling ufortable.


    "Byotch! Stop pretending to be holy! Don''t make me want to punch you!" he snapped when he entered the vehicle. However, he was quick to retract his statement and even gave Jada a peace sign as soon as she saw her raise an eyebrow at him.


    "You''re disgusting! Now I know why you smell like hospital disinfectant!" she couldn''t help butugh. "Shoo! You''re nasty, stay away from me!"


    People listening to their conversation will think that they have no breeding. But that''s them. That''s how they interact with each other.


    They don''t really care who can hear them and they can''t be bothered by other people''s reactions. They don''t care if they''re disgusted.


    Jada wasn''t as crazy before as she was now. Even Honey doesn''t talk like them until now. She still maintains her prim and proper image, unlike Jada, unlike her and the pinks.


    Among all their friends, Jada was the only one who really changed. The reason behind that is something she never wants to look back on.


    Aside from that, she also believes in the saying, "It''s better to be hated for who you are than to be liked for who you''re not," or something among those lines. And she now lives by that.


    But despite her friends being crazy as hell, she loves them. They are her lifelines whenever she goes astray.Content bel0ngs to N?vel(D)r/a/ma.Org.


    Not in a life-ruining way, but they''re the lights at the end of her tunnel. Especially in times when she''s about to go extremely crazy not knowing what to do with her life.


    It was Honey who introduced her to the world of ramp modeling. Bambi volunteered to be her makeup artist, while their other friend, Ada, was in charge of Honey. Take note, they did it for free. When they started earning more from their gigs, Jada and Honey hired them as their assistants. Now, they are their managers and they''d usually front for them.


    Bambi and Ada are now in charge of meeting clients who want to hire their services, as they hate attending meetings. For them it was tedious. It''s boring.


    They started modeling back in college. They both liked the job and, since they enjoyed traveling, they decided to stick with it.


    Honey is gorgeous. She''s like a real-life Barbie doll. Standing at 5 feet 8 inches, her body proportions are out of this world. She''s got milk skin and is almost always mistaken for being a foreigner. ording to some, she got a body that other models would envy. That''s why she''s one of the most picked models for apparel.


    Jada''s 5''8 too, but she''s thickerpared to Honey. What she''s super proud of are her legs. People who met her would always advise that she should have them insured.


    She''s not as fair-skinned as Honey as she''s got olive skin. Despite that, she''s proud of it and she never tries any sort of whitening. She''s wless, regardless.


    Honey had her share of boyfriends back in college. He got into a rtionship with a school varsity, student council president,w student, restaurant manager, co-model, and even a politician''s son. However, all her rtionships onlysted for six months. It never went beyond that, even for just a minute or even a second. That''s why it''s a miracle that she and Kobe have been together for years. Jada, on the other hand, only had one boyfriend. He''s the man she''d never want toe across, ever.


    He was her first boyfriend, but she was hoping he wasn''t herst. It''s because she doesn''t want to live a life hating men and being wary of them.


    He was her first boyfriend and, unfortunately, their story was heartbreaking. Unlike other couples'' stories, hers was not something she could be proud of. It was not something worth sharing.


    That''s why, even up to this day and age, no one knew what really happened between them. No one knew why they broke up. Not even her best friend and not even the pinks.


    Most importantly, not even him. Yes, he doesn''t have any idea what''s the true reason behind their breakup and Jada chooses to leave that as it is.

 Chapter 2 – Wrong Assumption

    Jada and Honey met at the university they both attended. Since wearing a uniform is not a requirement at Saint Mary''s University, they can dress up however they want.


    Jada, don''t doll up though, not like Honey. Most of the time, she dons simple clothes like fitted jeans, sneakers, and tees.


    Honey, on the other hand, prepares her outfit the night before. She always looks good, she has to.


    The same goes for the pinks. And that''s because they are targeting a couple of hotties on the campus.


    Jada''s friends are all fun to be with. During their break time, they will hang out under the biggest mango tree on campus, the one closest to the gym.


    Bambi and Ada treated that spot as their own, because why not? Hanging out there lets them see the sweaty abs of the university''s gorgeous varsities, daily. Who won''t drool?!


    Well, it''s not like Jada would drool over hot bodies. She''s used to seeing those back in the States. High schoolers there areparable to college students here, in terms of their height and build.


    Jada could only shake her head whenever she heard the pinks shriek. Especially when Lyken and Kobe pass them by. Both are considered the hottest varsities in their university.


    Well, they are all good-looking. You''d think it''s one of the qualifications to be a varsity. Whoever you pick, you win.


    What she doesn''t understand is why Ada and Bambi are obsessed with Lyken and Kobe. Especially with Lyken, who won''t even pay an inch of attention to them. He wouldn''t even spare a nce. But her pink friends would willingly faint for him. Jada, Honey, and the pinks are all freshmen while bothds are in their sophomore year. That is why Ada and Bambi are mncholic whenever they realize that the duo will leave the university ahead of them. "Sheesh! I hope they fail all their subjects so they''ll have to stay for another year," they would even pray.


    One day, the most sought-after varsities approached them. Jada was lying down on one of the benches, with her head on Honey''sp, stopping her skirt from being blown by the wind.


    They were busy stalking Kobe''s Facebook ount when they suddenly heard someone speak from behind. It was a voice they were so familiar with and they both froze.


    "Hi girls!" the handsome voice greeted them. "Oh! You''re looking at my ount!" he added.


    Jada suddenly felt the urge to stand up and check if she was right as she couldn''t see him clearly. Even Honey suddenly lifted her gaze in shock.


    When Honey realized that it was indeed Kobe, her face flushed. She was caught red-handed by her crush, stalking his ount.


    Trailing behind Kobe was Lyken with his usual poker face. ''Thank God we''re done checking his ount.''


    Because not one of them responded to thed''s greeting, he continued to introduce himself. "I''m Kobe Quintana, by the way, and this is my best friend, Lyken Fontani," he said.


    In a trance, Honey extended her hand to return the handshake. "Honey Perez," she replied, introducing herself.


    Jada almostughed out loud as she didn''t dare mention her real name. Well, with a name like hers, no one would want to introduce herself like that.


    "This is Jada, by the way," she added, introducing her to the handsomed in front of them.


    Jada nodded at Kobe in acknowledgment. Smiling at him timidly before turning her attention to the first book she managed to grab from the table, pretending to be reading it.


    "Jada..." she heard someone whisper, not sure though which of the two guys did it. Instead of thinking about it, she chose to ignore it as her hands alone felt sweaty because of their presence. "Shitttttttttttttttttttttttttttttt!"


    They all turned around to see who squealed. It was none other than Bambi. "Hi baby Kobe," he greeted the man who was smiling at them. He was almost ready to drool because of the overflowing hotness they were seeing in front of them. Kobe didn''t call him off because of how he addressed him. Instead, he just smiled sweetly at their friend.


    Together with Bambi was Ada, rooted in his ce. He looked like he had been bitten by a snake, with eyes widened and mouth open.


    Both pinks didn''t expect that such hotness would grace their hangout with their presence. Both were literally surprised but with different reactions.


    "Hey, byotch! What do you want me to feed you?" Bambi said as he tried to get Ada''s attention. Theyughed at the pinks'' antics, even Kobe did, but Lyken remained quiet.


    He is now sitting on the bench in front of Jada. However, his attention is not on them. He didn''t even care why they wereughing. It''s as if he''s looking at something, somewhere far.


    "By the way Honey, can we invite you tonight? We''re nning a small outing with some of our teammates and it would be great if you could join us," Kobe brought up the purpose of why they approached them as soon as theughter died down.


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    "Sure!" she quickly responded, not even giving it any second thoughts.


    ''Huh! She didn''t even y hard to get.'' Jada thought to herself.


    "So no one will mind? Your partner won''t get mad?" Kobe asked as he pointed at Jada with his pouted lips.


    Jada clearly saw the gesture, so she looked at him with her forehead creased. Kobe, on the other hand, looked shocked. He seemed like he wanted to take back what he said.


    Jada also noticed Lyken looking at her. But just like how he was earlier, he didn''t speak. He just stayed mum.


    "My partner? Jada?" Honey chuckled as she rified what Kobe said. Even both pinks startedughing.


    "What the fuck Jada, I didn''t know you were a tomboy!" Bambi teased and she suddenly wanted to hit him.


    But because the situation was already awkward, Jada chose to smile it off. She could feel the flushing of her face, so she returned her attention to the book she was not really reading.


    "Dude you''re out of your mind!" Lyken called Kobe off. Even if Jada''s head was bowed down, she could still sense the seriousness in his voice.


    "Shoot! I''m so sorry! I don''t mean to offend you, Jada," Kobe looked really embarrassed, his face turned red down to his neck.


    "No, it''s fine," Jada replied to clear the air.


    "No, I''m really very sorry," he insisted. "I usually see you pass by the gym. You always have your arm around her shoulder, plus you look a little boyish, so I sort of assumed that you guys were lovers," he shamefully exined. "No really, it''s fine. It''s not the first time," trying to end the conversation. Honey even looked at her, confused at what she said.


    Jada was not surprised as to why Honey was confused. She did lie in front of everyone when she said it wasn''t the first time.


    It''s not the first time someone has approached them in their hangout spot. But it was the first time someone mistook her for a tomboy. The worst was that she was in a rtionship with her best friend.


    Jada saw Kobe let out a sigh after what she said but his eyes were still apologetic. It seems like he regrets what he said, big time.


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    That''s why she smiled at him when he looked at her again. Jada was trying to send a message that it was all good and there was nothing for him to worry about.


    "So! See you tonight?" turning his attention to Honey after seeing Jada smile. Honey, on the other hand, quickly nodded as she stole a nce at the woman at her side.


    "Jada, can youe too?" Kobe asked sweetly. Lyken''s eyes flicked at him, for an unknown reason.


    She scratched the back of my head, quickly thinking of an excuse to reject his invitation, "I''m not sure I can make it. We might have lots of schoolwork to do," subtly turning down the invitation. "Please..." Kobe even knelt on the bench, putting his hands together as if begging her to agree.


    Jada looked at Honey as she lightly pinched her leg. She, too, is trying to convince her to join them tonight.N?vel(D)rama.Org''s content.


    "Okay," she simply answered. There''s no harm in going out anyway. Besides, this is something big for her best friend, so why not?


    "Yes!" Kobe eximed. They were all startled, as his voice came out way louder than they expected.


    "What about us?" Bambi butted in, pouting.


    "You guys cane too! The more the merrier!" Kobe stated before facing Honey again. "So, we''ll see you guys tonight?" Honey nodded and smiled.


    Before both men left, Kobe handed his phone over to Honey, who quickly jotted her number down. When she returned it, she even gave him an awfully sweet smile.


    When Kobe and Lyken left, the pinks were anxious. They started nning their outfits for tonight as if they were the ones who were initially invited.


    Jada, on the other hand, feels a bit excited. It''s been a while since thest time she went out to have fun anyway.


    It may be different from what she and her cousin usually do when she''s in the US, but the thought still excites her. What she was not excited about was the fact that she was mistaken for a tomboy. ''Like seriously?''

 Chapter 3 – Flaunt It

    "So! We''ll just drop by your ceter," Bambi told bothdies, as they waved at them frantically while walking backward. "Ta-ta!" Honey and Jada nodded at him, then they both ran towards the stairs. Both Bambi and Ada were excited about tonight''s event.


    They were in a hurry to leave because they still had to fetch their clothes from their apartment. After that, they''ll go straight to Jada''s condo. "Let''s go?" Honey asked. She was so excited that she couldn''t even get rid of the smile on her face.


    Even if they still have two more subjects to attend, she can''t help but imagine what it will be liketer. She keeps talking about it in ss.


    Good thing there''s not much going on in thest two subjects so they won''t miss anything. Even if they''re busy chatting.


    After thest subject, Honey and Jada immediately left the ssroom. They live in the same building. Honey was the first one to have a unit there, but she moved to the one next to Jada when she moved. The Cuevas family house is in Zaragoza. From there, it will take her an hour to reach SMU, even two hours if there''s heavy traffic.


    As she''s well aware of how toxic traffic is in the city, she decided to ask her father for her own condo unit. She picked one near the university and, fortunately, her father agreed.


    Jada doesn''t often ask anything from her parents. If she could take the expenses from her allowance, she''d take it from there. But for expenses such as the condo, she''d ask them for help. "Ouch!"


    A strong force hit her and she wasn''t able to keep her bnce. Jada''s phone flew across the corridor as she toppled onto the floor.


    "You shouldn''t be texting while walking, you know?" an intimidating voice scolded her. The owner of the voice was bent down, picking up the phone from the floor.


    Jada quickly stood up to confront whoever the culprit was that caused her to fall, but she wasn''t able to do it when he faced her. It was Lyken.


    He was frowning while handing over thedy''s phone, brows shot up. Jada snatched it from him and rolled her eyes, holding her arm because she could still feel the pain from the fall.


    "Careful next time," he even said before turning on his heel.


    ''Wait a second. Wasn''t it him who bumped into me? I was the one who got hurt. Why does it seem like I was the one at fault? That jerk didn''t even apologize!"


    After Lyken left, she looked around for Honey. Jada saw her talking to Kobe near the stairs. It looks like they''re already discussing tonight''s outing.


    Kobe smiled when he saw her, but she wasn''t able to return it. Her arm still hurts because of the incident with Lyken.


    When the man left, Honey and Jada went downstairs, heading for the parking lot. "He said they''d pick us upter," she informed her while they were walking.


    "I have my car, we can just go to the venue on our own," lightly refusing the idea of the men going to her condo just to pick them up.


    "Sis, isn''t that sweet? Imagine, those hotties areing to our ce!" she eximed.


    Jada just shrugged at her. She''s really not interested in those kinds of men. She prefers studious guys. Not nerdy, but definitely not someone who attracts so much attention.


    She''s the jealous type and she admits that. Probably because she''s an only child and she''s used to having all the attention to herself.


    An hour after they got home, Bambi and Ada arrived. They decided to meet in Jada''s unit to prepare for the event.


    It was only four in the afternoon when they started getting ready. Both pinksid down their clothes on my couch, undecided about what to wear.


    She rested for a bit before grabbing her towel and heading for the bathroom. As soon as she stepped out, Bambi blocked her way to the bedroom. "What are you going to wear, byotch?"


    "Jeans, shirt, usual!" Jada answered casually.


    She saw his facial expression change several times. He looked shocked, irritated, then disgusted. He even eyed her from head to toe.


    "Wow Jada, why are you so boring?!" Bambi eximed, obviously irritated. "Get yourself out of your jeans and tees, and try something else before I burn all your clothes!" "Yeah, that''s why you''re being mistaken for a tomboy!" Ada seconded.


    "Wear something girly this time. Look at Honey, she unts what she has!" Ada stated, pointing at Honey while eyeing her from head to toe. Again, Jada shrugged.


    She went inside her room and opened her closet. Sitting on the bed, she stared at her clothes, trying to find something suitable to wear.


    ''Will these still fit me?''


    Although she has "girly" outfits, she doesn''t really find themfortable, so Jada rarely wears them. Back in the US, she only wears dresses and such when they''re going out and her crush ising with them. Of course, she had to dress to impress. But here in the country, she doesn''t think she''s ever dressed up at all.


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    Jada let out a sigh when she finally decided what to wear. She picked a purple racerback paired with ripped shorts.


    She grabbed her favorite sneakers from the rack and put them on. ''There! All set!'' When she stepped out of my room, the pinks turned their heads to her.


    "Damn byotch! unt it!" Ada eximed, exaggeratedly, while pping slowly.


    Bambi circled her, "Those legs are winners!" he praised. "Come here, Jada! Let''s enrich that beauty!" Bambi giggled as he pointed at the stool facing the mirror.


    He grabbed the hairbrush and ran it thru thedy''s hair several times before he tied it into a half ponytail. However, Jada was quick to dodge when he picked up his makeup brush. Crossing her arms over her chest, she quickly stood up and walked backward, "No, thanks!"


    Adaughed at her reaction, "Why? You don''t want to look like a clown?" he asked, teasing our friend.


    "Definitely not! I''m fine with face powder and lipgloss."


    Jada rarely wears makeup because she doesn''t find itfortable. When she does, she feels like her face itches and she can''t stop herself from scratching it.


    When Bambi didn''t force her, Jada headed back to her bedroom. Picking the hoop earrings she left on the dresser, she quickly put them on and took a good look at herself in the mirror. ''Not bad!''


    Four minutes before the clock struck six, the doorbell of Jada''s unit rang. She went ahead to open it while her friends were still busy with their final touches.


    "Jada?" Kobe''s forehead creased while eyeing her from head to toe.


    She smiled at him awkwardly, "Hi, good eve! Come in!"


    "Wow! Damn, you look different!" he eximed, raising both hands in praise.Belongs to (N)?vel/Drama.Org.


    "I don''t look like a tomboy anymore?" she teased, and thed''s face immediately turned crimson before shaking his head.


    Jada chose to ignore the embarrassment he disyed, to not put him in a tough spot. She even regretted teasing him about it.


    "Hon! Kobe''s here!" she called, though she knew Honey was aware of Kobe''s arrival.


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    All three of them popped their heads out of Jada''s room in unison. They''re all trying their best to hide the excitement on their faces.


    "You guys ready?" Kobe asked without taking his eyes off Jada''s best friend.


    Honey''s wearing a peach, off-shoulder dress, paired with wedges in a darker shade of peach. Bambi curled her hair, leaving it down.


    She''s gorgeous and the appreciation''s evident on Kobe''s face. Honey was like a goddess who was about to go out and party.


    When they nodded at Kobe, he gestured for the door and the three of them quickly followed. "You guys go ahead, I''ll just check on something," Jada called after them.


    Before leaving, it became her habit to check on the sliding door on the terrace to make sure it was locked. She would also check the appliances to make sure everything that needed to be unplugged was unplugged. When she went down, she saw a car parked right in front of their building. Peeking inside, she saw Kobe on the passenger side, Lyken in the driver''s seat, and her friends sittingfortably at the back.


    Lyken''s car is a blue metallic BMW Coup¨¦, so if you were to look at it, it seems crowded. Behind his car is a silver Mazda with three guys onboard, probably their teammates.


    "Let''s go Ja!" Ada called excitedly.


    "Where are we going?"


    "Toledo!" Kobe answered.


    "I''ll just convoy, is that okay?" she asked while eyeing them one by one, weighing their reactions.


    "Get in, I''ll transfer to Steve''s car," Kobe offered.


    Jada raised her hand to stop him from opening the door of Lyken''s car, "No, it''s fine. I''ll just take my car with me."


    Jada doesn''t want them to think that she''s being picky or anything, but even if it''s just the four of them in the car, it still looks crowded. It feels suffocating.


    "Let her go if she doesn''t want to ride with us," Lyken told Kobe, obviously irritated. Jada was even surprised that he spoke, all of a sudden.


    "Okay, I''ll just follow you guys," then she turned around to get to her car. It wasn''t that far from where they were parked, so she easily got there.


    Jada didn''t wait for Lyken to say anything more or she might snap at him. He probably forgot that he still owed her an apology for bumping into her earlier.


    She quickly turned the car''s engine on and followed them. She doesn''t want to act like someone important, but she also feels like she offended Lyken because of what she did. ''Then we''re even!''

 Chapter 4 – The Q&A Portion

    "Girl!" Honey eximed from the other end of the line. "We''re stopping at Bistro for dinner," she informed Jada.


    They reached the location in less than an hour, as there was no traffic. The area looked lively even though it was Wednesday, a weekday.


    It was Jada''s first time in Toledo and she was amazed at how busy the area was. Aside from the bars and clubs around, there are street parties as well. When her cousin, Faith, left for the States after her OJT, they went out too. But they would only go to the bar that is closest to their house.


    "Sure! I''ll just follow you guys," Jada responded before ending the call. She saw Lyken and Steve''s car stop by a restaurant and she did the same. After parking, she walked over to Honey, "I''ll just go to the CR," Jada whispered, and went ahead when she nodded.


    When she stepped out of thefort room, Jada immediately looked for the group. She spotted them easily after seeing Ada crazily waving at her.


    They were seated in the back part of the restaurant, right outside the venue. The area looked chill. That''s probably why they chose to sit there.


    Aside from that, they won''t be a bother to other customers, especially when Ada and Bambi get started with their antics. They can be loud and annoying for those who don''t know them.


    As she walked towards them, the pinks pped slowly while looking at her. Jada even looked behind to see who they were doing it for.


    "You look different tonight, byotch! You''re like a ramp model!" Ada started.


    Bambi nodded without looking at him, "You''re mouth-watering!" he added with a heartyugh.


    Jada suddenly felt the need to walk faster as she started feeling embarrassed after what they did. She even noticed the customers seated near them looking at her. "Ssshhh!" she hissed as she sat down.


    Kobe was on the host''s chair, while Jada sat at the other end of the table. On his right were Honey, Ada, and Bambi. Seated on Jada''s left were their teammates. Lyken was on Kobe''s left side. "Let''s order!" Kobe announced as he called on a waiter standing close to them.


    He let the group tell the waiter their orders and when he left, one of his teammates immediately turned his attention to Jada. He extended his hand and introduced himself.


    "Hi, I''m RJ Tan, and you are?"


    "Jada Cuevas." Then she returned his smile and shook his hand. Jada feels a bit awkward though, as Ada and Bambi nudged at each other while looking at them.


    Even Lyken and Kobe nced at Jada and RJ, as well as the two other guys, Steve and Robin.


    "Jada? That''s it?" he asked, brows furrowed.


    "Jadan actually," she answered timidly.


    "Unique name. Pretty actually, suits you," then he smiled while nodding his head. Jada smiled in return, though she could already feel her cheeks burning as the pinks wouldn''t take their teasing eyes off of them while they were talking. "Are you blushing Ja?" Ada called her out.


    Jada''s eyes widened in shock. As she was annoyed, she kicked his foot under the table, which made himugh really loud.


    "You guys are Psych students, right?" Steve asked.


    "We''re PT students," Bambi butted in, pointing at himself and Ada, but Steve just nodded at him. "Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. Is she the one you''re talking about RJ?" Robin asked in a loud voice.


    Jada looked at RJ and he was now blushing. The guy was good-looking as well. He stands at around 6 or 6 feet 1 inch tall, with fair skin and a nice build. His Chinese lineage can''t be denied with his charming almond eyes. "Shut up dude!" he snapped at his friend.


    "You shut up!" Kobe countered. "You already knew they''re Psych students, why are you still asking?" he chuckled. Honey and Jada can''t help but look at each other with their foreheads creased.


    "Why does it seem like we''re both interested in Psych freshies?" Kobe added, rubbing his chin while eyeing his friend.


    Jada''s forehead was still creased when her eyes fell on Lyken, who was looking at her too. As usual, he had a nk expression on his face. As if he can''t be bothered regardless of the topic.


    "RJ is a Psych student too," Kobe started. "The other day during practice, he camete. He said the meeting for PsychSoc had just ended. Then he told us that the freshmen representative is a goddess," he narrated. Honey and Jada exchanged meaningful looks as Jada''s the freshman representative. She was obviously who he was referring to.


    In all honesty, Jada has no idea why the President of the Organisation chose her as a representative. He just pointed at her during the meeting and assigned her the position without asking for her opinion. "Hush man, you''re such a bbermouth!" RJ snapped, shaking his head at Kobe.


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    "Girl, your hair''s too long!" Bambi teased beforeughing with Ada in unison. Jada shoots them with a death re to shut them up.


    She feels like she won''t be able to stay longer at their table if they continue talking. Unfortunately, it didn''t stop there.


    "Then?" Ada pried.


    "Then we asked who the chick he was referring to. Yesterday, he pointed at Jada. It was actually funny since I''m crushing on Honey too and they happen to be friends. But we justughed at him because we really thought Jada was a tomboy," Kobe tells them all, nonstop.


    Jada wasn''t able to hold back herughter when everyone at their table, except for Lyken, of course, startedughing. Steve even pped the table as he did.


    "But I was proven wrong. You''re looking gorgeous tonight, Jada. I feel so stupid for thinking you''re a tomboy. I''m very sorry."


    "I told you, man, my radar won''t fail me," RJ stated smugly, and all three of his friends nodded at him in agreement. Again, except for Lyken.


    He''s been mum ever since they got to the restaurant. He was just there listening to the conversation, but he never bothered to chime in.


    "Lyken, why are you so quiet? Speak up or it might get spoiled," Ada teased, but he just responded with azy smile.


    "Is he brokenhearted?" Bambi whispered to Honey.


    "Not yet, I guess," Robin replied when he heard it, then nudged Lyken.


    The conversation continued while they were waiting for their food. When it came, everyone fell quiet except for RJ, who resumed his interrogation with Jada.


    "So you''re from the States?" he asked and she nodded.


    She doesn''t normally talk a lot. Jada only started opening up when she became friends with Honey, Ada, and Bambi.


    Back in the States, she stayed with her Aunt Magda. She''s an old maid and a bit strict. Not so much about one''s way of dressing, as she said, it''s a person''s way of expressing themselves. However, she''s a little conscious when ites to someone''s actions and manner of talking. That''s probably why Jada got used to being quiet and shy.


    "Have you had a boyfriend while in the States?" Jada was a bit taken aback by his question. Even Kobe, who''s been listening, can''t help but react.


    "Wow, dude! That''s some next-level question right there," he chuckled. Jada smiled and shook her head in response.


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    "I see. So do you have ns to go back?" he continued.


    "I don''t think so. My parents are busy with their businesses here. We just had a family emergency back then. That''s why we went there. Then we needed to take care of my Aunt, so I had to stay and continue my studies in the States. But I''m pretty sure they''ve no ns to go back anymore," she exined at great length. She was even surprised.


    RJ nodded in response to her exnation while Steve and Robin kept exchanging weird nces. Jada was curious about their actions but she chose to ignore them.


    She eventually gotfortable talking to RJ. He got some sense, not like the others who are full of air, who only talk about themselves.


    "Do you personally know Kristoff? Our org president?" he asked again.N?vel(D)rama.Org''s content.


    "No. I first met him during our meeting," confused as to why he asked.


    "I see. He seems interested in you. That''s why I thought you two knew each other."


    Adaughed after hearing what RJ said, "You haven''t even started courting and you''re jealous already?" jesting at the guy who started blushing again.


    Instead of responding to Ada, he just shook his head and continued eating. He was obviously embarrassed, so Jada kicked Ada again under the table, but he justughed at her.


    After having dinner, they stayed a bit longer at the restaurant before heading to the nearest KTV bar. It wasn''t that far from where they had dinner, so they got there in less than five minutes. They didn''t even have to take their cars. Honey and Kobe went in first, followed by the varsities, while Jada stayed outside with the pinks. They stopped her from going in as they couldn''t wait to get some juicy news. "What''s up with RJ? What else did he talk to you about?" Ada pried.


    "Nothing, what''s there to say?" she asked, confused.


    "You byotch! Don''t keep us hanging," Bambi snapped, rolling his eyes at her.


    "I told you, there''s nothing to be curious about. You guys are crazy," Jada chuckled, before leaving both of them behind.


    When she walked in, they were all seated on the rounded couch. Jada was looking for a good spot to sit when RJ waved at her, tapping the space next to him.


    She refused to be shy so she walked over and sat next to him. Jada didn''t notice though that on her right side, Lyken was quietly sitting.


    Ada squeezed in between RJ and Steve, while Bambi forced himself between Steve and Robin. Honey and Jada can''t help but chuckle at their friends'' foolishness. ''This is going to be a long night.''

 Chapter 5 – Wrong Assumption… Again!

    Kobe and his teammates ordered four buckets of beer. When it was served, Steve volunteered to open the bottles and handed them over to each one in the group.


    Honey and Kobe, on the other hand, were busy looking at the songbook and trying to find songs to sing. The same goes for Ada, Bambi, and Robin.


    Jada, RJ, and Lyken remained quiet, as they watched them do their things. She doesn''t know why it suddenly felt ufortable.


    "Ja, what was it your singing the other day? The one I asked you for the title?" Honey asked.


    "Hmm... Need to be next to you?" Jada replied with a question, as she was not sure if that was the song she was referring to.


    "Ah yeah, that! Can you sing that for me?" she asked while trying to act cute. Jada widened her eyes as a warning, but her friend just ignored it.


    Jada can sing. She sings during family gatherings but her confidence was only for them. For family members only.


    They were fortunate enough to hear her sing. Especially Honey, as she usually does it when it''s just the two of them.


    "Pretty please?" she begged.


    "You seem like a good singer, let us hear it," Kobe backed her up.


    Jada wanted to refuse but the title of the song showed up on the screen and Honey was already handing her the mic. Jada took it hesitantly and suddenly felt cold from head to toe.


    Before she started singing, she went back to her ce. Even before she could start, Honey had already started pping along with Kobe.


    The youngdy forced herself to sing though she felt like she was frozen. "Go byotch!" Ada cheered when the pitch went slightly up.


    Fortunately, she was able to finish Honey''s requested song. Unfortunately, more requests followed.


    While singing, there are instances when Lyken would nce at her. She''s not even sure if he''s annoyed at her voice or the music''s too loud.


    More songs were lined up after the first five. Lucky for them, Jada became more confident the more she drank, so she didn''t refuse the next request.


    "I think that''s yours," Lyken nudged at her.


    "What?" Jada asked, as she didn''t hear what he said the first time.


    "Something''s vibrating, I think it''s your phone," he repeated.


    She checked her phone and it was indeed hers. It was her father who was calling, so Jada excused herself to step out and answer the call.


    Mr. Cuevas asked where she was and asked about other kinds of stuff as well. Her parents are out of the country, that''s why he''s checking on her.


    Jada didn''t go back in right away after the phone call. Instead, she opened her car and sat in the passenger seat. She checked the text messages that she missed but none of them were important.


    "Hey!" someone called. The youngdy looked up to see Kobe standing in front of her while holding the door of the car.


    "Hey!" she parrotted.This text is ? N?velDrama/.Org.


    "Why are you out here?" he asked, looking worried.


    "Ah, my father called," Jada answered with a smile.


    He let out a sigh as if relieved after hearing what she said. "I see. I thought you were already ufortable or annoyed at RJ," he chuckled.


    "Of course not. I''m actually having a good time talking to him," trying to defend his friend. She understands why he''s worried. It''s because he''s the one who invited her and it''s nice to know that he''s that type of guy. "I know your secret though!" he whispered while grinning.


    "What secret?"


    "You like Lyken!" he said. Actually, he sounded like it was just a confirmation, as he didn''t sound like asking.


    "Woah! That''s a little too much!" Jada was shocked by his assessment.


    He shrugged at me before squatting, "I just noticed you kept looking at him while you were singing earlier, so I assumed..." he trailed, embarrassed because once again, he assumed.


    Jada cleared her throat, hoping she''d be able to clear things out by doing so. "No, I don''t like him. I was looking at him because I noticed he was ncing at me while I was singing. I just felt a little ufortable." Kobe nodded after hearing my defense, "I apologize on his behalf then. Just so you know, he''s Robocop''s rtive," he chuckled.


    She somehow understood what he was trying to say. Lyken was indeed quiet the whole time. If she recalled correctly, she only heard him talk twice the entire night.


    The first was when he told Kobe to let her go if she didn''t want to ride with them. The second was when he told her that her phone was vibrating.


    Then again, maybe he''s just the quiet type. Or maybe he''s not enjoying theirpany, so he chose to stay quiet.


    Jada shrugged at the thought and followed Kobe''s lead. When they came back, it was Honey who was having a concert.


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    The singing session went on for two to three more hours. They only thought of leaving when they realized that it was already past midnight.


    They headed to the parking lot and into their respective vehicles. Before getting in, she noticed Kobe and Lyken whispering about something, then Kobe turned to her.


    "Jada, you sure you can drive?" he asked. She nodded and saluted them. He then turned to Lyken, whispered something, then they both went in.


    She followed them just like she did earlier, but before she reached their condo building, Jada sent a text message to Honey. She told her she''d drop by the convenience store to buy some stuff.


    In addition to that, she also asked her to thank Kobe on her behalf. Though there were tons of awkward moments, she still enjoyed their little night out.


    Meanwhile, in Lyken''s car, "Jada texted, she said she''d just drop by the convenience store. Also, she''s saying thanks for the invite," Honey announced from the backseat. Though she didn''t drop a name, it was obvious that she was talking to Kobe.


    ''Why would she even say anything to me when I wasn''t the one who invited her and I didn''t even talk to them the whole time?'' he thought to himself.


    After that, Jada''s friends started conversing again. But no matter how Lyken tries, he can''t seem to understand what they''re saying. It''s as if they''re using an aliennguage to talk.


    In their conversation, however, he can hear them mention Jada and RJ''s names and that got him curious. ''What is with them?''


    They reached the condo in less than twenty minutes. RJ and the rest of the guys went ahead since Kobe and Lyken still needed to drop by Honey and Jada''s ce.


    ''Or maybe Jada has already texted RJ that she''s stopping by somewhere.'' Lyken shrugged at the thought.


    Kobe escorted Honey and her friends to her unit and when he came back, they drove to the university''s parking lot where Kobe left his car.


    After they parted ways, Lyken drove back to Jada''s ce. It''s been forty minutes since they left, but she still can''t see Jada''s car. What''s weird is that he doesn''t even know why he went back. After a few minutes, Lyken saw a car approaching. It was Jada. She carefully parked her car and when he heard her turn off its engine, he stepped out of his vehicle.


    "Where have you been?" he asked out of nowhere and Jada was surprised. The young man came unnoticed and she choked while drinking. Lyken felt apologetic. "Why are you still here?" she asked in return.


    "I said where have you been?" Lyken repeated my question, thinking she didn''t hear it the first time. Her expression changed from shocked to confused. ''True enough, even I don''t know why I''m still here and asking her this?'' Lyken muttered under his breath.


    He also felt weird about what he was doing, but he felt like it would only seem weirder if he just left. So Lyken has no choice but to stay and stand his ground.


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    "I dropped by the convenience store, then the coffee shop. I texted Honey," she exined, though she didn''t really have to.


    "You know it''s past midnight, right? And you''re not from here. You should have just gone straight to your condo," he blurted out.


    Lyken tried his best to stop himself from saying the things he had just said, but they kept pouring out. He wasn''t even surprised when her brows furrowed at him.


    ''Really Lyken? She''s not from here? She lives here for Christ''s sake!''


    "Excuse me, Mister Fontani, I live here. This is not the first time I have been out past midnight and, obviously, I''m able toe back safely just like tonight. I don''t understand what the problem is!" Based on her tone, Jada was annoyed. "I was just asking and... sorry about earlier," he muttered. Lyken doesn''t even know where these words areing from but there, he said them.


    "Sorry about what?" confused as to why he was suddenly apologizing.


    "For not saying sorry after I bumped into you," then the young man smiled sheepishly.


    "Oh! Forget it!" she said. Her face seemed to have brightened up. He won''t know if it is real or just his imagination, but she doesn''t look annoyed anymore.


    Maybe she was indeed a bit pissed at him. Because he didn''t even apologize when he bumped into her in the corridor yesterday.


    "Did you text RJ to let him know you''re dropping by somewhere?" Lyken asked, again, out of nowhere.


    "Nope! I don''t even know his number" she answered.


    He felt like something inside him celebrated after hearing her response. Most specifically, when she said that she didn''t exchange numbers with his teammate. Well, she didn''t say it directly. But Lyken assumed that''s what happened, since she said she didn''t know his number.


    "You should go home. It''s prettyte," Jada suggested with a smile.


    Lyken nodded and she waved him goodbye when he got inside the car. He waited for her to get into the elevator before starting the engine.


    When he looked in my rearview mirror, he noticed himself smiling. Lyken doesn''t know the exact reason why, but yes, it was the first time he smiled today.


    ''There''s just something about this girl. Was it her smile? Her soothing voice? Her boyish outfit? I can''t point it out, but I''m sure there''s something different.''


    There were other things Lyken wanted to talk to her about to prolong their conversation and make her stay longer. But for now, her smile is more than enough for him. At least for tonight.

 Chapter 6 - Letting Go

    After that night, Lyken started courting Jada. After 6 months of courtship, she decided to give him her sweetest yes.


    In their 3rd year, Jada decided to surprise him. However, when she got to his condo, she was the one surprised and it turned out to be a heartbreaking surprise.


    In so much pain, Jada decided to go straight to her condo after leaving Lyken''s ce. She looked for a dark spot around the parking lot and parked there.


    She had no ns to stay and she didn''t even get out of the vehicle. She just took her phone out to check her messages. She got one from Honey.


    ''I''ll just rest for 30 minutes. I''ll go there so we can talk.''


    Honey''s home and Jada don''t know if her best friend has already found out that her car''s not in its usual spot. In a hurry, she stepped out of the vehicle and quickly hailed a cab.


    Jada asked the driver to take her to Hotel 618, the only hotel she knew near the airport. When she got there, she asked the receptionist to book her a flight to New York.


    She made sure that she could leave at two in the afternoon and when the receptionist confirmed her booking, she headed to her suite. There she started drawing her n.


    After that, she set her rm and decided to take a nap. When the clock struck noon, Jada started preparing.


    She headed to the mall to buy a suitable set of clothes for her trip to New York. After that, she headed straight to the airport.


    While waiting for her boarding time, Jada decided to turn on her phone and it started beeping incessantly. She received tons of messages.


    Ada: Byotch, where are you?


    Ada: Where did you gost night?


    Honey: Sis ur not in ur unit when I went there. I''ll sleep first, dead tired. Talk to you in the morning.


    Honey: Where are you?


    Honey: Jadan I''m worried. It''s past 3 AM, I still can''t find you.


    Bambi: ByOtch wh4t''$ up? W3''v3 b33n 100k! ng for u!


    Lyken: Good morning sweetie. I missed youst night.


    Lyken: Where r u? Everyone''s going nuts trying to find you.


    ''Fuck you!''


    She cursed at him in her mind, but she still looked around to see if someone heard her. She''s fuming mad and she still can''t believe that she actually fell for him.


    After several hours, Jada finally arrived at JFK Airport. It was around eleven in the evening. Faith doesn''t have the slightest idea that her cousin''s on her way. ''Surprise! Surprise!''


    But heck, what was it with reversed surprises? When Jada got to Faith''s apartment, she was the one surprised. She witnessed her cousin having a rated R moment with her boyfriend. They evenughed at each other, but because it was very awkward, she told her she''d juste backter. Jada decided to go to the coffee shop while waiting for her cousin''s message. Sitting at the table outside, she can''t help but think how unfair she''s been to her friends, especially to Honey. She wanted to call her but she didn''t have the courage yet.


    For sure, as soon as she hears her voice, she won''t be able to stop herself from telling her everything she saw. And that''s thest thing she wants to do.


    Jada doesn''t want anyone to know about it. It was painful, but she wanted to keep everything to herself. She doesn''t want anyone to know how much her boyfriend made a fool of her. Meanwhile, in Jada''s condo, Lyken was furious. "Didn''t you say she was sickst night? Where is she now?" He was almost shouting while asking Jada''s friends.


    They looked at him in unison, as if he had done something terribly wrong. And yes, he did. He admits to kissing another girlst night. But he knows they saw it when he pushed her away. What they didn''t know was that something else had happened. And thinking about it, he feels like his head''s about to burst.


    He can''t always use alcohol as an excuse. At least not to his conscience, because he knows that he was soberst night.


    Lyken stood up and kicked the beanbag in front of him. Everyone was startled. He turned around and looked out the window, still unable to understand what was going on.


    ''It''s impossible that Jada saw what happenedst night.'' He thought to himself, then he faced them again. "What was herst message to you, Honey?" he asked her, feeling frustrated.


    "She just reminded me to text her as soon as you left the bar. She was just here. I even dropped by to check on her before I left. She got a fever and was in bed almost the whole day. I''m not even sure if she heard me when I told her I was leaving," Honey exined.


    "I texted her against night that I''ming over after a short rest. But when I got there, I didn''t find her. I thought she just went out for a bit. I came back around 3 AM and she was still not home. I tried calling you but you did not answer your phone until I fell asleep on her couch. I woke up around 6 AM but there''s still no sign of Jada," she continued, then she started weeping.


    ''She tried calling me to let me know my girlfriend was nowhere to be found, but what was I doing?''


    Lyken wanted to go on a rampage. ''Why was I an asshole?'' He couldn''t understand how he did that to Jada. She doesn''t deserve to be cheated over and over again.


    He loves her so much. But he couldn''t understand why he was allowing himself to do it not just once, but multiple times. She doesn''t deserve the pain he''s been giving her.


    And now he finally realized that he doesn''t deserve her. He never did right after the first time he kissed another woman and hurt her.


    After a moment of silence, Lyken ran out of Jada''s unit. He doesn''t know where he''s going or where he could find her, but he still wants to try. It''s better than just standing there, doing nothing.


    He''s rattled. He can''t afford to lose her. Jada is Lyken''s life. He knows that it will be difficult for him to wake up tomorrow having to face the reality that she''s no longer with him.


    ''That can''t be. I can''t.''


    After two long weeks, he''s still unable to get a hold of her. One week after she disappeared, Lyken tried calling her parents in the States but Jada''s aunt told him that the couple were in Hawaii for a vacation. After one more week, he tried calling them again and Jada''s mom told him that she was with her cousin in New York. Lyken felt like he was doused with ice-cold water.


    ''Why did she leave? Why did she go to the States without saying anything to me? What happened?''


    "Have you talked?" Lyken asked Honey and she nodded at him, frowning. "What did she say?" he followed up.


    They were at Jada''s condo and Lyken had just arrived from work. Although he knew she was in the States, he''d still go to her unit every day, hoping he''d get a chance to see her and be able to talk to her.Content bel0ngs to N?vel(D)r/a/ma.Org.


    "She said she went to New York for a vacation and she doesn''t know when she''sing back," Honey narrated without looking at Lyken.


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    "That''s all? She didn''t even exin why she left?" He was angered by what he heard. Ada and Bambi looked at him as his voice grew louder.


    Honey sighed, "I told her you were looking for her, that you were furious and frustrated. She asked me to tell you that she''s fine and that you don''t have to worry about her anymore. She said... she said..." she trailed, not knowing whether to continue or not.


    "What? She said what?" Lyken yelled as his patience started to run out. Kobe red at him as he shouted at his girlfriend, but he knew his best friend understood.


    "She said she woke up the next morning and realized that she had fallen out of love... and that you''re now free to do whatever you want," Honey stated, almost in a whisper.


    Lyken doesn''t know if Honey''s voice was just too low or if it was his ears that couldn''t ept what Honey said. I plopped on the couch.


    Letting out a harsh sigh, he cupped his face with both hands. After processing what Honey said, he wasn''t able to stop his tears from flowing.


    He felt someone sitting next to him and saw Kobe smiling faintly. He gave him a light squeeze on the shoulder to calm him down.


    "I don''t know what to say, man. But Jada must have a reason for doing this. Maybe she just can''t tell you now," Kobe tried to exin.


    "Bullshit! What kind of exnation does she have? That was it? She woke up and fell out of love. She should have told me! Heck, she can even curse as much as she wants while telling me. I can ept that, instead of just leaving me behind. Not like this!" he roared.


    Honey''s right, he''s furious. He''s mad at himself. He''s mad at Jada. Lyken doesn''t know if he has the right to get mad at her for what she did. All he knows is that he''s mad, period.


    He''s mad that she didn''t even give him a chance to prove himself to her. That she didn''t give him a chance to show how much he loved her.


    ''But who am I kidding? I cheated on her on the night of our anniversary. And just when she was sick.''


    Lyken can''t believe that everything they had would just go down the drain. Without a hint. It''s so sudden that he doesn''t even have the chance to process things.


    He knew what he did was wrong. But on top of that, he was wrong to let his world revolve around her.


    No. He was wrong in making himself believe that her world revolves around him. It was wrong for him to believe that she did love him.


    ''If she everes back, I can try and hear her out if she wants to exin. But I can''t forgive her. I definitely can''t.''

 Chapter 7 – New Job, New Life

    "Hi, sis! How''s New York?" Honey sounds so lively while talking to Jada over Messenger.


    "I''m fine, but I miss you," she replied, pouting at her. She even moved closer to the camera to kiss her and that made Honeyugh.


    It''s been 2 years since Jada got to New York. Her living expenses are all on Faith still, but her cousin wanted it that way. She said it was her way of returning the favor for when it was her who lived with Jada''s family. Jada and her cousin would go out almost every night. It''s her way of moving on after breaking up with her boyfriend two months after Jada arrived.


    They would always go bar hopping and it''s not just some chill night out. Instead, they''d go to all-out parties.N?vel(D)rama.Org''s content.


    Jada got to meet other guys. She doesn''t know though, why she doesn''t feel interested. She dated someone once, but it didn''tst long.


    There was this one time when they got drunk and he took her to his apartment. It was a hot and sizzling night.


    He knew Jada didn''t want to have sex so he asked her to just give him a head. The woman agreed with full confidence but when his pee-pee said hello to her, she literally run out of his apartment.


    Jada also tried it once on a banana. Alright, not just once. The poor bananas became her practice tools. But she''s never really tried doing it in real life.


    After a couple of months, she dated another guy again. He was a resident doctor at the hospital where she rushed Faith due to food poisoning.


    They''d only been dating for two weeks when she tried doing it to him. It was a funny encounter because all he did wasugh at her.


    Jada could even remember him asking if she knew what she was doing, as she was shaking badly before they even got started. Fortunately, they were able to end it without any mishaps.


    When she asked the guy how her performance was, she got positive feedback. But she didn''t do it again. The guy was huge and she felt like he could reach her stomach and her power couldn''t handle that. "Sis, are you still interested in modeling?" Honey asked while spreading peanut butter on her bread. It''s only eight in the morning for her and she''s just about to have her breakfast. "Modelling? Are you serious?


    "Yes, why not? This time, it''s international modeling though!" someone said out of nowhere, it was Bambi.


    "Gosh! You scared me!" Jada eximed, teasing their friend, as usual.


    "You''re still the same!" he snapped and frowned. "You still love teasing me," then he rolled his eyes at her.


    Jada giggled and threw him a peace sign, "I''m just kidding! As if you don''t know how much I love you!" She was relieved when he finally smiled. "Where''s our gingerbread man?" she asked, referring to Ada. "He went home to Pamplona, his mother got sick," Honey narrated. Jada nodded at her, feeling sad for their friend. "So? What do you think?" Honey asked again, it was about the modeling offer. "Sure! You think I''ll make it?" she asked, not confident enough to ept the offer.


    "Yes! You''ll definitely make it. Your face is beautiful, your body''s to die for, and those legs! They''re winners!" Bambi stated in an exaggerated tone.


    What Jada loves about Bambi is that he always praises her, especially her legs. There was even a time when he suggested that she should have them insured. Just like what other people would say. "Alright! Let''s do it!" She finally agreed to the offer. However, she suddenly remembered something.


    Joining Honey in her career means she''ll have to go back to her home country. That suddenly made her feel worried.


    As if Honey knew what Jada was thinking, the woman chuckled, "Don''t worry! We''ll be in Singapore for six months before wee back here," she smiled.


    Jada smiled in return. This woman really knows her. She didn''t have to say anything but she already knew her worries.


    She epted her best friend''s offer and that''s when her career as an international model started. She flew to Singapore after a week and signed a 6-month contract with her agency, then they started doing shows. They spent three months in Singapore before flying to Japan, where they stayed for two months. Then they went back to Singapore and stayed there for another two months before they were given a vacation. She came back to the country with Honey. But at that time, Honey and Kobe split up so she didn''t get the chance to see him.


    Before flying back to Singapore, they were informed that it was theirst show with the agency. Jada agreed with the contract extension but when it ended, she opted to go frence as well.


    It was better than having an agency. As a frencer, they get to pick the shows they want to attend. They can turn down offers whenever they want and just ept shows depending on their preferences. Madam Romualdez, the owner of their former agency, was generous enough to rmend them to her clients. And thanks to her, they didn''t run out of shows to attend.


    Recalling the past, Jada felt a pinch in her heart. She never wanted to go back, but it''s part of her job and she had no choice.


    Her reminiscing was interrupted when Bambi pat her shoulder. "So! How was France?"


    The van started rolling on the way to their new condo. She and Honey left their old units and moved to bigger units right after college.


    It''s been three years since they graduated. Unfortunately, she wasn''t able to apply what she learned, since she started modeling two years ago. Jada''s not that popr yet, but she''s starting to make a name for herself. "Hmm... I met a lot of gorgeousds~" she teased. She knew that was all Bambi was interested in.


    "Damn you! I told you to take me along!" heshed at her, envy evident in his tone, and Jada couldn''t help butugh.


    "Yeah right, as if you can travel without a passport. Or maybe I can try to fit you into my luggage next time."


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    Bambi frowned, "I suddenly remembered that thief!" he eximed, rolling his eyes and scratching his forehead.


    He was referring to his most recent partner. They spent the night in his apartment and he got drunk. When he woke up, the guy was gone along with his bag.


    Aside from that, the guy also took his phone, two tablets, and all his jewelry, except for the ones he was wearing at that time. That''s why he was furious. He lost a lot.


    "If you weren''t a whore, that wouldn''t have happened to you," Jada scolded him while picking on her nails.


    Honey can''t help but giggle next to her. Edward, on the other hand, keeps ncing at Jada through the rearview mirror.


    "How are the hookups?" Bambi asked again, not holding back though he knew Edward was with them.


    Jada paused for a few seconds, thinking, "I did, twice."


    Bambi gave her a long eye roll, long enough that his eyes had gone all-white for a few seconds. He was pissed. "I hope you''ll get boils in your nostrils," he cursed.


    The womanughed at him but she quickly stopped when she noticed Edward staring at her. She then turned her attention to the man. "Did you miss me?" she asked in her most flirtatious tone. "O-Of course," he stuttered, scratching his nape as he was embarrassed.


    Jada shook her head at him, "You shouldn''t, not yet. You can only miss me when I''m back to my old self. For now, I''m not worth it," she reminded him.


    Edward frowned and Jada felt sorry for him too, as he''d been trying to give subtle hints about his feelings for her since they were in college. Unfortunately, she can''t give him anything in return.

 Chapter 8 - Jada 2.0 Revealed

    When they reached their condo building, Bambi was still frowning at Jada. But, of course, that didn''t stop her from teasing the pink.


    Jada couldn''t stopughing at his reactions, as he looked like he was about ready to strangle her. However, herughing stopped when she saw someone standing right outside her door.This text is ? N?velDrama/.Org.


    Looking closely, the gorgeous man was actually standing outside her best friend''s door. As they walked closer, Jada recognized the hottie. It was Kobe.


    Her eyes widened in shock, then she pulled Bambi to a stop before whispering to him, "They''re back together?"


    "You didn''t know?" he gasped and she nodded. "You were only away for four months and you''re not updated anymore?" she pouted at him. It seemed like her sources forgot to inform her about their reconciliation. "Hi, Kobe!"


    ording to her unreliable sources, who happen to be her friends, Kobe is now the CEO of thepany he put up with Lyken. Yes, they are partners.


    They started their construction firm right after getting their licenses. After a few months, theirpany became popr and clients started pouring in.


    Although both of them were born with silver spoons in their mouths, they still chose to work on their own. ording to Kobe, it feels way better when they work for their fortune. Makes sense!


    Jada suddenly recalled, back then, she almost prayed for their business to fail because she was so mad at Lyken. Remembering that, she can''t help but chuckle.


    Well, it''s all in the past. Besides, Kobe has nothing to do with what happened between them. He has nothing to do with her issues.


    "Hi!" he greeted back with knitted brows as if wondering how she happened to know him.


    "Jerk! It''s Jada!" pping his arm and rolling her eyes at him. She was surprised when he suddenly hugged her. Even Honey was shocked after seeing what her boyfriend did. "Damn Jadakins! I didn''t recognize you at all!"


    She shook her head at him, "You''re overreacting," she snapped and chuckled.


    Jada''s hair is now short and her fashion style has improved tremendously. But aside from these, she doesn''t think she changed that much physically. Not to the point that her friends won''t even recognize her.


    But, if they were to talk about the changes in her attitude and behavior, then there''s a lot they need to discuss. That, Jada admits, changed a lot.


    She became close with Kobe back in college. Since Honey is her BFF, she became his go-to person when they fight or if he wanted to prepare surprises for her. They grew even closer when she got into a rtionship with Lyken.


    Jada and Kobe would call each other by their first names with an added ''kins'' in the end. This happened when they got so addicted to eating munchkins that it became their breakfast, lunch, and dinner.


    Back then, they would even share and fight over it. Thankfully, Honey wasn''t the jealous type. Maybe because she trusts Jada that much. She knew how much Kobe loved her and she knew who owned her best friend''s heart... that time. "How long has it been since west saw each other? Two years? You''ve changed a lot! You look way, wayyyyyyy better than ever."


    "And of course, I''m happy that you appreciate it!" Jada grinned before tugging at his earlobe.


    He started whining and calling out to Honey, asking for help. They justughed at him while he scrunched his nose and frowned.


    Jada opened my unit and as soon as she got in, she plopped on the couch, cing both feet on its backrest. She didn''t even notice that Kobe and Honey followed her.


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    "What do you want for dinner, sis?" Honey asked.


    "Let''s just have something delivered." The couple nodded in agreement. Bambi, who was left outside, also agreed.


    A few minutester, Bambi walked up to Jada, showing her the tablet where uing schedules are disyed on its screen. She looked at the screen and scanned it a few times before returning it to him. "Are you trying to kill me, Manager?" she joked, narrowing her eyes at Bambi. Honey creased her forehead at the woman and she grinned, "Gig, as usual, Irnd next month," she informed her. Honey''s eyes flicked at Bambi, who suddenly looked tense. "I don''t agree on anything yet. I was just showing it to you. Of course, the final decision will stille from you," he quickly exined.


    He knew well enough that Honey would scold him if he decided without consulting Jada. That''s how much Honey loves Jada as her BFF.


    Honey doesn''t want her to overwork. Aside from being concerned, her parents also left her in Honey''s care before they migrated to the States. "That''s good then, I''ll think about it," pouting her lips, she nced at Bambi before saying, "It will depend on my hookups in theing weeks." Bambi''s eyes widened before slowly turning his head towards Kobe. Jada gasped as she forgot that he was there with them.


    Even Honey rushed over to her boyfriend to cover her man''s ears and Jada couldn''t help but chuckle. "Yeah right, as if Kobe''s a minor and he can''t hear any profanities," she snapped. Honeyughed at her, "Sis, I just want to remind you in case you''ve forgotten. Kobe''s never met Jada 2. 0, he might get the biggest shock of his life."


    "O-M-G! I also forgot that Kobe hasn''t met the new Jada yet!" Bambi seconded. "He''s yet to meet the braver and fiercer Jadan Cuevas! The pee-pee terrorist!"


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    "Calm down baby, let your nerves rest for a bit. I''m sure if you find out what Jada''s been doing since she became single, your blood will shoot up!" Honeymented. Kobe red at Jada. As she was not ready to exin anything yet, she just shrugged at him, feigning innocence. Then she stood up to get water from the fridge. "She can spit or swallow, but you''re not allowed to go in! That is Jada 2. 0!" Bambi revealed.


    Kobe''s eyes grew even bigger. If he wasn''t there, Jada would have strangled Bambi for being a bbermouth.


    "By the way, where''s the toasted bread?" she asked, referring to Ada. She was pretending to be looking for their friend when, in reality, she was just trying to change the topic. Bambiughed while pointing a finger at Jada and warning her, "Don''t you dare call him that or he might kill you first, even before Kobe could."


    "I still don''t understand where he got that much stupidity!" Jadained, trying her best to control herughter.


    Honey chimed in, "True, I don''t know who he took after," then she nced at Bambi.


    When their friend realized that they were teasing him, he scrunched his nose, "Byotches! Don''t me! I''m in no way as stupid as that toasted bread!" he snapped.


    Honey and Jada burst intoughter. They can''t help themselves, though they can see that Bambi''s about to lose his patience already.


    When they finally calmed down, Honey decided to call a restaurant and order dinner. The stories kepting while they were waiting for the food.


    Kobe also stayed, but he''s been quiet since Bambi and Honey told him about Jada 2. 0. Hours had already passed but he looked like he was still thinking about it. Well, Jada couldn''t me him. He met the nice, friendly, and naive Jada. But it was her before the tables turned. She''s already changed... a lot.

 Chapter 9 – A Whole Lotta Explanation

    "What have you been doing with your life?"


    Jada was surprised when somebody spoke next to her. She didn''t notice that Kobe had already gotten so close and he''d finally managed to ask what he''d been thinking about for hours now.


    She smiled sheepishly at the man to somehow make him forget what he wanted to know, but it wasn''t effective. He just sat there looking intensely at her and he seemed determined to get an answer. Jada suddenly felt scared, "Hon, Kobe''s interrogating me!" she called, trying to get Honey to rescue her, but the woman didn''t respond.


    "He ys with men, Kobe," Bambi spilled. He even sticks his tongue out at Jada.


    "Wow! Aren''t you being rude? How was I ying with them when I was actually pleasuring them?" she tried to refute.


    Jada knew what she said didn''t make any sense. But she has to say something before Kobe starts scolding her.


    If she lets him talk first, she''d probably feel lost and she might slip up. And with everything she knows, that''s a huge no-no.


    When the man was about to say something, the door of her unit flew open. It was Ada. Jada immediately stood up to wee him, as if she saw her savior. But it was indeed just that, as if. "Jadan Cuevas I''m talking to you!" Kobe said through gritted teeth.


    "Woah! That''s intense!" Ada butted in but Kobe just red at him.


    Jada walked back to the counter slowly and sat down on the stool. Pouting her lips, she turned to Kobe, "You scared me Kobekins, I thought it was my father who spoke," she tried to joke, but again, it was ineffective. As he red at her, Jada felt like he was looking at her soul. He''s looking deep within. It made her feel like she had no other choice but to answer whatever question he had for her.


    She faced the man and shot her brows up. It''s her asking him to bring it on. She''s ready to lie to him and tell him whatever it is that he wants to know.


    "So what exactly are you doing?" he asked authoritatively.


    "I date!" Jada smiled sheepishly at him. There was nothing wrong with that and she was hoping that Kobe would finally let go of her case. Then again, she was wrong.


    "How exactly do you date? One night stand?" he asked again. But the tone of his voice had be more serious.


    "Nope! No thrusting. Just sucking and licking, then bye!" She stated while pointing a finger at him.


    He mmed the kitchen counter hard and I was startled. Even Honey, Ada, and Bambi were surprised at what he did.


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    They all looked at Jada but none of them was ready to save her from Kobe. She tried looking at him but she couldn''t stand his gaze. He was looking at her as if he was ready to wring her neck.


    "What do you mean just sucking and licking, then bye? Are you a whore?" he asked, no holds barred.


    "Hey stop! You''re being too judgmental!" She tried smiling to calm everyone''s nerves down but to no avail. This was the first time she felt this nervous in front of the man.


    Her nervousness heightened when his gaze intensified. She then let out a heavy sigh, sipped her coffee, and looked straight at his face.


    "I date. When ites to the point that something''s about to happen, I try my best to avoid them. Give them a head if needed. If they ask for anything more than that, then it''s goodbye! It was that simple!" She ended her statement with conviction.


    Jada''s heartbeat doubled when he stayed quiet for like five minutes. He then let out a harsh sigh before looking at the woman again.


    He scratched his forehead and lightly pulled his hair, he looked really frustrated talking to Jada. "And why do you have to do that?" he asked, brows knitted.


    "What do you mean why? As bf-gf, we have needs that the other party has to provide. Should I just let anyone I get into a rtionship with fuck me? Will that satisfy them?" she responded.


    "And what made you think that way?" he followed up.


    "Well, men need women to satisfy their lust and vice versa. As long as they''re enjoying it. As long as it''s driving them crazy that very moment. It doesn''t really matter if it''s passionate sex, some quickie, a handjob, or a blowjob," she stated, stressing thest word.


    "Jada, not all men are like that for Pete''s sake!" he blurted out.N?vel(D)rama.Org''s content.


    "Well, Kobekins, people have different beliefs and that''s what I believe in. And I don''t mean all men. Just some of you, okay? I''m not generalizing. I know you''re different!" She even wriggled her brows at him.


    He was silent again. Bowing down the kitchen counter, he cupped his face with his hands. Combing his hair with his fingers, he faced Jada again.


    "Does this have something to do with--" he tried saying, but she cut him off by putting a finger near his mouth.


    "Sshh! Don''t say bad words. And this has nothing to do with anyone. It only has something to do with me, myself, and I," looking at him and smiling sheepishly.


    Jada then walked towards the couch to join the gossipmongering of Ada and Bambi. Honey, on the other hand, sat next to Kobe, whispering something.


    She could see them ncing at her, whispering something at each other from time to time. Kobe seems to be asking her something, but she doesn''t care at all.


    Honey won''t have the answers to whatever question he has anyway. Only Jada got the answers. It was only her, who knew the past, and she wouldn''t let anyone in on that.


    Telling people what she witnessed was like trampling on herself. Telling people what Lyken did to her will just boost that womanizer''s ego.


    And being the Jada that she is now, she won''t let that happen. Not in this entire lifetime, not even in the next, not ever.

 Chapter 10 - First after 2 Years

    When Jada stepped out of her room the next day, three gossipmongers were lounging on her couch. She went inside the restroom to wash up and brush her teeth and when she stepped out, there were already four of them. Kobe has arrived.


    "Are we not going out tonight? It''s Saturday!" Ada asked no one in particr.


    She looked at them one by one before sitting next to Ada. "Yeah, no gimmick?" she asked too.


    "Us? Why? You''re not joining?" Honey asked, confused. She even secretly nudged Kobe for backup.


    "Come on Jada, let''s go out tonight!" the man chimed in.


    "No, thanks! You know I don''t like going out when I''m here," eyeing Honey for help.


    "You mean you came back some time ago?" Kobe asked. Jada nodded at him and he frowned, turning to Honey and creasing his forehead at her.


    "You guys broke up at that time!" she said immediately to defend her friend.


    "You came back without letting me know? I thought we were friends. I thought I was your second BFF?" he stated dramatically.Belongs to (N)?vel/Drama.Org.


    "So what are we then? Third and fourth?" Ada butted in, pointing at himself and Bambi, and everyoneughed at him.


    Jada sighed at him, smiling faintly, "It took me a year toe back. Besides, we only stayed here for a while. I was in the US for two years, seven months in Singapore, then two months in Japan. Before I came here, I was in France for three months. Now I''m not sure how long I''m staying here," she exined. "Besides, I really don''t like going out here, it''s so hot!" flipping her hair beforeughing.


    Honey hummed, grabbing her arm and shaking it, "Let''s go outter, sis! I do miss going out too," she pouted. Jada narrowed her eyes at the woman and saw her nce at Kobe.


    "Honey''s right Ja, it''s been a while since we all hung out," there you go, there goes the backup. "Besides, Lyken''s not here. He''s in Singapore for a business meeting so you''re safe," he added, grinning at Jada.


    ''Safe? Me? Why should I be the one to feel safe when he''s the one who did me wrong?'' Jada thought to herself.


    Sheid back on the couch, thinking. She''s a little apprehensive about going out, but even Bambi and Ada are now begging her to agree.


    "Please..." they all said in unison.


    Jada forced herself to nod and she was startled when the pinks screamed happily. They''re like kids promised a Happy Meal.


    It was only 10 AM, they still had eight hours to prepare for their night out. Honey and Jada, together with the pinks, decided to go to the spa for some rxation, and then they ate out. When they came back, Honey and Jada decided to sleep to pass time. Ada and Bambi did the same on the couch. Kobe, on the other hand, went back to their office to attend a meeting.


    At the spa earlier, he calls Honey to let everyone know that Steve and Robin are joining them. Jada also found out that RJ migrated to Canada three months after she left the country. After several hours, Jada woke up to the sound of the phone ringing. It was Honey''s phone and it was Kobe calling, so she woke her up.


    She looked at the wall clock and it was already past 5 PM, it was time to prepare for their gimmick. Jada went straight to the bathroom to take a shower again before waking Ada and Bambi up. She then went to her room to get ready while Honey went back to her unit to do the same. After a few more minutes, she could hear the pinks'' shrill voices.


    Jada peeked outside her room to see what was going on. When she saw the familiar faces in her living room, she didn''t have to ask why the pinks were freaking out.


    "Sorry, we just got excited. If you didn''te back, we wouldn''t even see these two," they almost said in unison, referring to Robin and Steve.


    She chuckled and shook her head in amusement before going back in and facing her dresser to finish preparing. Jada wore an ash-colored tube paired with ripped shorts and diator sandals. She added a bit of makeup and essories and she was done. When she came out, the pinks couldn''t stop praising her.


    "O-M-G! My talent''s really gorgeous!" Bambi shrieked.


    She walked towards them, making a turn as if she was on a ramp. She enjoys modeling. That''s why she does her best at every event so she can get invited often.


    After almost an hour, Honey came back to her unit. Jada and Honey''s tops look the same but Honey''se with a plunging neckline in pastel pink. It wasn''t revealing but she looked sexy in it. She paired it with a denim skirt and open-toed sandals. She looks dashing. Oh well, they''re best friends anyway!


    It was around 7 pm when they heard the doorbell. They knew it was Kobe, so she grabbed her purse to get ready to leave. Honey, Ada, and Bambi did the same.


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    "Ohhh Kobekins, you look dapper!" she praised him, then tapped his shoulder.


    "You too, Jadakins, you look stunning!"


    "That''s right! I praised you so you can praise me back. That''s what friends are for!" then they bothughed after a high-five.


    When they came out of the building, two cars were waiting for them. She suddenly felt cold but she calmed down when she realized that the first one was Kobe''s car and the other one was Steve''s. Jada took the initiative and went for Steve''s car. She''s pretty sure the pinks will squeeze themselves into Kobe''s car.


    Robin opened the door for her and Steve gave her a high five when she got in. Both were quiet on their way to the bar, they didn''t bother asking her anything.


    And because the car''s radio was on, she started singing. Jada sang along to all the songs yed and both men couldn''t stopughing at her.


    As soon as she stepped out of the car, she saw Kobe''s frowning face. He was about ready to rip off his ear in irritation.


    "What happened?" Jada asked, though she already knew what pissed him off.


    "These two!" he eximed, "They rode with us but they won''t stop screaming, looking at Steve''s car," he narrated, stomping his feet.


    Ada and Bambi, both embarrassed, tried their best to hide behind Honey. But they couldn''t stop themselves from squirming when Steve and Robin waved at them.


    Jada shook her head. She suddenly remembered how we were back in college. Things were simple back then. Noplications whatsoever.


    They used to go out as a group during weekends. They even go out on weekdays if all of them don''t have morning sses the next day.


    They''ll hang out at their favorite spot and Lyken and Kobe will pick them up after their review. They''ll eat out, then they''ll drive them home.


    Their routine was the same the next day, but it was still fun. Still exciting. Honey and Jada would still look forward to it every day. Until that damned day.


    Kobe walked towards the bar with Honey holding his arm. Rob did the same for Jada, while the pinks hung on Steve''s arms.


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    "That''s what I''m here for. So that the guys can check me out!" she joked. It was really meant as a joke, but then Kobe heard it and he shot her one of his deadliest death stares. Jada gave him a flying kiss before smiling sheepishly. He even pointed his finger as if sending her a warning, but she justughed at him.


    When they got in, Jada let go of Robin''s arm and told him she''d go to the CR first. She had to retouch her makeup as she got all sweaty because of Robin''s reaction. She then joined them right after. They''re already seated on the VIP table, not far from the dancefloor. They actually picked a good spot as people don''t pass by often and the music''s not that loud.


    Jada ordered vodka while Honey opted for somedies'' drink. Kobe, Steve, and Robin settled for whiskey, while Ada and Bambi ordered vodka as well.


    There are only a few people at the bar and Jada likes it that way. Not too crowded. Not too suffocating.


    "You did change a lot, Jada. I almost didn''t recognize you" she smiled at Robin after what he said.


    "Same man," Kobe seconded, and Steve nodded at them in agreement. She could only chuckle at their reactions.


    ''Well, it won''t be Jada 2. 0 for nothing.''


    After an hour of drinking and catching up, Ada asked them to dance. Jada even saw Kobe widen his eyes when he saw her one-shot the contents of her ss before joining the pinks.


    All three men, together with Honey, remained sitting. She knew why they were going to talk about her again.


    She grabbed a bottle of beer from the waiter passing by her and then winked at him before pointing at their table. The waiter nodded and left. She jumped onto the dancefloor and turned her party mode on. Whenever she turns around to look at their table, she can see all four of them whispering to one another, but they will stop when they see her looking. They were very obvious.


    Jada doesn''t mind though, she understands. It''s because until now, they couldn''t solve the mystery behind her sudden change.


    She knows they''re not used to her being like that. Back then, she couldn''t even talk to Steve and Robin because she was shy.


    Jada felt like it was unfair to not tell them anything. To not let them in on what happened almost 3 years ago, but she can''t help it.


    She really can''t force herself to tell them anything. She''s certain they''ll find out soon. But not now, she just can''t.

 Chapter 11 - Fates Bored

    Jada was feeling high as she loved the DJ''s ylist. She didn''t stop dancing from the moment she stepped onto the dancefloor.


    She noticed the pinks hade back to the table, poured themselves a drink, and downed them. After that, they came back dancing, while Jada hadn''t stopped yet..


    With a bottle of beer in one hand, she kept swaying to the music with her eyes closed. Jada loved dancing. Not as much as she loves singing, but she loves to dance. It makes her feel free. When the next music yed, she told herself that it was thest one. She needed to rest as her feet were starting to feel numb. It was mid-song when she felt someone wrap his arms around her. Jada was used to men doing that, so she just ignored it and continued with her business. But the man managed to catch her attention when he whispered her name.


    It was a very familiar voice. So familiar that it made Jada turn around to confirm if she was right. She was in the dark part of the dancefloor so she wasn''t able to recognize him at first.


    But when she looked closer, her lips broke into a smile when she confirmed that it was Kristoff Mercado. Former President of SMU''s Psychological Society and her first-ever campus crush.


    She smiled and drew the man closer. They were not dancing sexually but Jada felt hot when Kristoff ced both hands on her waist. In return, she hooked her arm around his neck. The music switched from fast to slow, so he pulled her closer, cing both her arms on his shoulders. He was still smiling and so was she.


    With that exchange alone, it felt like they''d already caught up with each other. Despite the years that came between them, she still feltfortable with him.


    Kristoff was one of her suitors in college. He''s around 6 feet tall with naturally brown skin. He has sexy brown eyes with thick brows and longshes. But what Jada loved the most was his nose.


    He''s as good-looking as NEVERMIND. The only difference between the two was that maybe if she said yes to Kristoff, he never would''ve cheated on her.


    Although the man didn''t really pursue the courtship, Jada still thinks about it sometimes. She would sometimes think whether he''d really be different or they''d all be the same. But his presence had this effect on her. Dancing suddenly feels better.


    "You''ve been on the dancefloor for a while now, aren''t you tired?" he whispered. He''s still soft-spoken, typical Kristoff.Belongs to (N)?vel/Drama.Org.


    Jada pouted at him and he seemed to understand. He pulled her closer and slowly leaned her head on his broad chest. It felt good. She felt secure.


    Kristoff held her hand and walked her off of the dancefloor as the music ended. He looked at her as if asking where he should take her, so Jada pointed at the table where her friends were sitting.


    They all looked shocked when they saw who she was with. "I hope you guys do remember Kristoff Mercado," re-introducing to them the guy that was about to sit next to her.


    They all nodded at the man. Kobe reached out to him for a high five while Steve and Robin raised their arms for fist bumps. Honey just nodded and smiled at him, but the pinks were all smiles.


    She pulled him to sit next to her and so he did. Jada ordered a vodka and the rest did the same. The conversation at the table started over again and almost everyone started reminiscing about how they were back in college.


    She was the only one who didn''t join them because she still felt bitter. Jada won''t deny that. She can''t. She''s been trying to do it for the past few years, but she still can''t.


    What happened between her and Lyken was painful. So much that even after almost three years, she still can''t get over it. Not as much as before, but still.


    It''s only been an hour since Kristoff joined them, but he''s already whispering to her that he needs to go. Although Jada felt sad, it was fine since they exchanged numbers and she could just contact him anytime for a date. Thinking about it, her heart thumped but she chose to ignore it. She doesn''t think it''s the right time. Not this time and maybe not again.


    Jada was so hurt by what Lyken did to her, that''s a fact. She''s not a bad person, everyone who knows her knows that. That''s why she can''t ept that someone can hurt her as Lyken did.


    He may not have hurt her physically, but he destroyed her emotionally and she had a hard time coping when ites to that kind of pain. She thinks it will take her years or... even forever. Meanwhile, outside the bar somewhere in Morato. Lyken was watching. Kobe called him after their meeting to inform him of the oue. He needs that for his Singapore meeting. Kobe also told him that he and Honey are going out with some friends. Upon hearing that, unsure why, he suddenly felt excited. He knew she couldn''t be there, but still, he was hopeful. Out of excitement, he told Kobe that he might be back in Man after the meeting and he''d join them. ''I need to be there whether she''s there or not,'' he thought to himself.


    Outside the bar, he was about to call Kobe when she noticed a familiar woman happily dancing. She''s holding a bottle of beer in one hand while the other hand is swaying along with the music. She looked like she was having the best dance of her life.


    Lyken walked closer but the bouncer was blocking his view, so he decided to go in. He sat in the darkest corner and positioned himself in a way that he could watch her properly.


    Stunned, Lyken realized that it was indeed the woman he was so in love with. The same woman who hurt him several times. The woman he wanted to see. It was Jada.


    Anger surged in his heart. But at the same time, the feeling he''s been trying to suppress resurfaced again.


    ''Damn! Why am I still in love with this woman after she ruined me?''


    Jada left him without saying anything other than she fell out of love and it was goodbye, but he still longs for her. He still wanted to kiss her lips and hug her tight even though she left him devastated. Lyken found himself gritting his teeth, but this time, it was not because of anger for what she had done before. It was a fit of anger at what he was seeing.


    A man he couldn''t identify approached Jada and hugged her by the waist from behind. She acted like it was nothing and just continued dancing.


    He saw the man whisper something at her, then Jada turned around. She stared at the guy, squinting her eyes at him, then she eventually smiled.


    What''s even more heartbreaking is the sudden change of song. The DJ was ying some party music earlier but when the guy approached Jada, it suddenly switched to mellow music. Lyken suddenly wanted to break everything inside the venue, especially when he saw the guy pull Jada closer and make her lean her head on his chest. ''Why does she seem to like it?''


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    The guy tilted his head a bit and was hit by the strobe light. That''s when Lyken realized that Jada was dancing with Kristoff Mercado, her first campus crush.


    He felt like someone punched him as it suddenly felt painful. He looked at the bouncer standing near him but he was not moving at all. ''Is he still alive?''


    After a few more minutes, Kristoff pulled her away from the dancefloor and approached one of the VIP sections on the side. There he saw Kobe, Robin, Steve, Honey, Ada, and Bambi. ''So, they''re having some sort of reunion!''


    Lyken watched the group as they talked andughed. Then he noticed that Kristoff had handed his phone to Jada.


    She typed something into it before giving it back. Then he moved closer and nted a kiss on her cheek, which she more than willingly epted. She was smiling happily.


    Kristoff stood up and everyone seemed to be nodding at him, then he realized he was leaving. That''s his cue, it''s time.


    Lyken would have to face her sooner orter, but for him, it was best if it was sooner, and he meant now. To boost his confidence, he downed the ss of whiskey he ordered before walking towards the table. He took a step back when everyone looked surprised to see him. All their eyes literally widened in shock but, of course, Ada and Bambi got jaw-dropping reactions.


    Jada was facing the wall so she didn''t notice it immediately. She was busy checking something on her phone.


    After a while, she noticed the sudden silence at their table, so she lifted her head. Creasing her forehead, she was confused to see the reaction of the people around her.


    Wondering what was happening, she turned around slowly, then their eyes met. Lyken was a bit startled and anger started boiling inside him when the woman smiled as if nothing had happened.


    Back then, whenever she smiled at him, Lyken felt like his heart was dancing. Her smile alone could take his exhaustion away. It can easilyplete his day.


    While looking at Jada, he suddenly remembered the time when RJ told them that she liked her. Jada and Honey were passing by the gym when RJ pointed at her.


    He was reading a book but he nced at her too. Just one look at her made him crease his forehead.


    He saw a woman wearing sneakers, ripped jeans, and an oversized tee. Her hair was tied in a bun and it was a mess.


    ''What''s there to like? RJ''s probably blind.'' he even muttered. But when he went with Kobe to invite Honey to join their little party, he suddenly asked himself again. ''What''s not to like?''


    Jada isn''t your average girl. He hated to admit that he didn''t see her clearly when they were passing by.


    Because when he saw her face to face, she looked way different. It''s as if he wasn''t the same girl RJ pointed out to them the other day.


    Her hair was still tied in a messy bun but she looked sexy. She has natural brown skin but it turns reddish when the sun kisses it.


    He saw how she blushed when Kobe mistook her for a tomboy. She looked shy but she still smiled at him, genuinely.


    ''Jada, how can I describe her?''


    When he first met her, she didn''t talk much. Lyken could still recall how she would only talk during dinner back then when RJ asked her something.


    He also liked how her eyes were so expressive. The first time he saw her eyes up close was when they were at the KTV bar and her phone vibrated without her noticing it.


    He wanted to go with her outside when she excused herself to answer the call, but Kobe suddenly stood up to follow her, so he sat down again. Yes, Lyken Fontani felt shy at that time.


    He was mesmerized when she was singing. It was as if an angel was singing next to him. He could see her ncing when she noticed that he was looking at her.


    She''s probably thinking that her voice irritates him, but she''s dead wrong. Her voice alone could already make him fall for her.


    When Lyken had the chance, he decided to court her. No second thoughts. Especially when he noticed that more and more men were approaching them in their hang-out spot.


    He felt threatened that he might miss his chance, so he started making moves. They''re starting to notice her and it''s not a good sign for him.


    Lyken was even more bothered when Bambi told them that Jada likes Kristoff. It seems like the man likes her too, as he heard from her conversation with RJ.


    Despite that, he still pursued her. Besides, Kristoff doesn''t really have a chance, since he''s busy with school and his extracurricr activities.


    That was why he celebrated when, after six months and eighteen days, Jada agreed to be his girlfriend. Finally, she gave him her sweetest ''yes''. Everything was smooth sailing until he cheated on her. He kissed another girl when he got drunk but she forgave him.


    It happened again and yet she still managed to give him her forgiveness. He was happy at the thought that she could easily look past his mistakes. Lyken even thought back then that she loved him so much, she''d be able to forgive any mistake he''dmitted. She loves him too much to let go. That''s why he felt devastated when he woke up one morning and he couldn''t find her anymore. Lyken can''t ept that she left him just like that. And now, she''s back, smiling at him as if nothing happened. Like she didn''t hurt him before. Like he was nothing.

 Chapter 12 - The Confession

    Weighing on his feelings, Lyken wasn''t sure whether he was mad at her because she left him or because it seemed like what she did before didn''t really matter to her. Jada could still smile at him and that smile alone melted his heart. It''s unfair. Lyken felt aggrieved.


    Lyken immediately walked up to the table when Kobe called him. But their friend was quick to bow his head when he saw Jada ring at him.


    He slowly sat on the seat upied by Kristoff earlier. He was trying his best not to look at the beautiful woman next to him, forcing himself to pay attention to their friends.


    "This is cheating! Why are you guys having a reunion when you know I''m out of the country?" he scolded before scowling at them.


    "Pfft, enough with the drama," Kobe cut him off. "I told you we were going out. That''s probably why you rushed back because you missed us too!"


    Lykenughed at his best friend. He knew him too well. It''s true that he missed everyone, except for Kobe, of course.


    It''s been a while since everyone gathered. Lyken realized that what happened between him and Jada really affected the group.


    "Fine! But I miss your special guest more!" mustering the courage to say something as bold as that, he turned to Jada who was still busy with her phone.


    The woman chuckled before turning to face him. "I miss you more!" she eximed. Their faces were so close that their lips almost touched. But Jada didn''t flinch like it was nothing to her.


    ''What is going on? Has she really moved? Has she really forgotten about me?'' Lyken asked himself as he started to feel cold inside.


    He quickly withdrew and turned to look at the table, pretending to find a ss he could use. If not, he might not be able to stop himself and kiss her right there and then.


    Steveughed, "What now dude? You''re speechless? I''m warning you, you''re looking at the new and improved Jada!" he stated, making the man even more speechless.


    "Shhh! Don''t scare Lyken, you guys! He might think that I''m a bad girl now because of what you''re saying," she smirked, cing a hand at the back of his neck and running it down to his waist.


    A strong tingling sensation crept all over his body because of what she did. All he could do was grin and empty the ss in front of him. He didn''t even know whose shot ss it was. It''s probably the ss Kristoff left. In no less than five minutes, Ada invited Bambi and Jada to the dance floor again. Honey joined them and the guys were left behind.


    Lyken moved between Kobe and Steve when he realized that they were all just looking at him while he was watching the people on the dance floor. Truth be told, he was only watching Jada.


    "Were you shocked after finally meeting Jada 2. 0?" Robin asked, trying to get Lyken''s attention.


    "Bro, let me ask you," this time it''s Kobe. "Are you sure nothing happened that night that could be the reason for your breakup?" he pried. Lyken shook his head, brows knitted.


    "If you could only talk to her when she''s sober, you''d see how much she''s changed. She''s definitely changed a lot. It''s as if something triggered her to be like that," his best friend narrated.


    Lyken suddenly thought of something. Until now, he hasn''t told them, even Kobe, what he did that night.


    However, he believes that Jada doesn''t know anything about that. If she did, she would have told Honey and Honey would have told Kobe. Lyken would have known then.


    Besides, ording to Honey, Jada''s car was there when she came home from the party. That means Jada didn''t leave at all. Besides, how can she when she''s sick?


    "To be honest, I don''t know how to answer that either," Lyken nced at him. The wordsing from his mouth were almost whispered, he didn''t even know if they heard him. After a few more minutes, the girls and the pinks rejoined them. "It''s already 11 PM. Are we just gonna stay here?" Jada asked as soon as she sat down. "Let''s go for another round somewhere else!" Robin suggested.


    "KTV!" the pinks eximed.


    So everyone decided to look for a KTV bar nearby. When they got in, everyonefortably sat down.Belongs to (N)?vel/Drama.Org.


    Lyken sat near the door, at the end of the couch, like he used to. Jada was about to go past him when Robin pulled her down, making her sit between him and Lyken. She didn''t react at all but Lyken''s eyes widened after what Robin did. He just winked at Lyken in return, teasing.


    Honey and the pinks started looking at the songbook, while he was just quietly watching them. He''s curious to see what was the Jada 2.0 they''re talking about.


    It''s almost an hour, but he''s still not noticing anything unusual about her. Except for what she did to him earlier.


    Lyken was surprised though, when she poured beer into her ss and drank it, bottoms up. Robin even pped at her, as if praising what she did.


    Jada even raised both her arms like she had won apetition. Lyken red at Robin, wanting to tell him there was nothing great about what Jada did, but the man just stuck his tongue out at him.


    ''Is this what they''re talking about?'' He''d seen Jada drink before. She can handle her alcohol well, but now, she''s like a glutton. Like she''s craved it all her life.


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    Lyken pressed on his temple, suppressing the headache that was about toe. He looked at Kobe, who was also looking at him and he shook his head gently.


    Just like before, they asked her to sing again and she gave in without second thoughts. They didn''t have to beg, unlike before.


    It was Honey who requested the song. She said it was for Kobe. She also said that she wants Kobe to know how she felt when they broke up so that he won''t do it again.


    ''I missed your love since you''ve been gone,'' As soon as she started singing, goosebumps crept all over Lyken. ''Shit! I really missed this woman!'' he said to himself.


    If only he could hug her right at that very moment, he would. The song was about to reach its chorus, so he sat properly to have a better look at her.


    ''I''m missing you~ and it''s making me blue, yeah.'' She continued singing while smiling. She even pointed at herself and then at Lyken when she sang the chorus.


    He saw everyone''s reaction. Especially Bambi and Ada, who looked like they were having a seizure while screaming.


    He felt romantically excited as well, he could even feel his cheeks burning. Honey and Kobe were both looking at him, smiling while whispering something at each other.


    Jada was well aware of what was going on around him, he knew that. But why does it seem like she''s not even bothered about it? ''What''s this bullshit?''


    She started singing another song. It''s one by nis Morissette this time, one of her favorite artists. Lyken could still remember that.


    Lyken was not that familiar with this particr song, so he just ignored it. She was singing peacefully, sitting next to him.


    She wasn''t doing anything unusual at first, until she turned to Lyken, cupped his face with one hand, and forced him to look at her.


    She then continued singing the next line of the song. ''Are you thinking of me when you fuck her?''


    Her eyes looked like they were actually asking something. Lyken''s mouth fell open but she just smiled sweetly at him and everyone saw that.


    They all suddenly fell quiet, even Kobe and Honey were shocked. No one was able to react until the song ended. Even Lyken, especially him. He seemed to have been frozen in his seat. After that number, she just asked who was singing next, then passed the mic to Ada before leaning on Robin''s shoulder. Robin seemed to be asking her something as she pointed at her throat. She''s probably telling him that it''s already hurting after singing for a while. After that, she stood upright as Ada started singing. But it wasn''t her or the song that caught my attention.


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    Bambiughed at what she said, "But you''re the expert now!" the pink eximed.


    "Of course! I can do it better!" she answered while smugly pointing at herself. She then acted like she was doing something with her mouth. As if she''s doing something ridiculous. ''What the fuck?!''


    Unable to stop himself, Lyken stood rashly and went out. He headed straight to the restroom. He felt someone following him but he didn''t bother looking back to see who it was. When he got inside the restroom, Kobe stepped in, followed by Robin and Steve. Lyken leaned on the sink, facing them. Robin and Kobe were peeing, while Steve washed his face. "What the fuck happened to her?" he blurted out.


    Lyken can''t hold back the question because he''s so surprised at what Jada''s been doing. She doesn''t look like the Jada he used to love so much.


    Well, who was he kidding? It''s still her. It''s just that some weird entity has gotten into her, that''s why she''s acting like that.


    "Now that you''ve seen it. Tell us what could''ve triggered that. We all know that the Jada we met in college up until before the two of you broke up was far from the Jada in that KTV room right now. Spill it man or we don''t know how we can help you," it was Kobe, trying to look straight into his face while finishing his business.


    Lyken froze. Staring at the floor, he let out a sigh. He''s trying to weigh whether he should tell them or not.


    "That woman I met at the bar. I brought her home after that night''s party," he blurted out. ''There I said it!''


    "You''re an assho-," Kobe blurted out, but he wasn''t able to continue as Steve stopped him.


    Lyken was surprised at his reaction. This is the first time he has called him that. He''s used to seeing him call his teammates when ying, but this is the first time that he said it directly to him.


    His best friend.


    "Hold it, dude, let him finish," Steve tried to get between us, as Kobe pulled me by the cor. When he calmed down, Steve faced me again, "Then?"


    Lyken let out a frustrated sigh. He had no other choice but to tell them everything that happened back then.


    He knew they''d get mad at him. They love Jada. But Kobe''s right. If he doesn''t tell them anything, then no one can help him out.

 Chapter 13 - Jadas Wild

    "I went up to my unit first. Then I waited for 30 minutes before texting her toe up. We started kissing as soon as I opened the door," looking at them one by one, checking their reactions, but they were just quietly listening to him. "I was shocked at first but lust got a hold of me so I gave in. I led her towards my room and we had some sort of forey in there. He gave me a head. But after that, I stopped her. I told her we couldn''t go further than that. She understood but she asked me if she could sleep over, so I let her stay," I paused to let out a sigh, waiting for any violent reaction from them, but they remained quiet.


    "The next day, I woke up and she was nowhere to be found. When I checked my phone, that was the only time I saw the calls I missed from Honey. Then I read the message that Jada''s missing."


    They were all staring at him like he was a ghost after telling them everything. He was waiting for someone to punch me but they were calm.


    He knew how much these guys loved Jada and Honey. They''ll kill for them because they know that Kobe and Lyken love those women.


    He was hoping they would still treat him as a friend after what they''d heard. But he''ll understand if they get mad.


    "You''re indeed an asshole, dude. What if Jada saw what you did?" Steve broke the silence.


    Lyken looked at him, his forehead creased. ''What if he''s right? What if Jada did see something she''s not supposed to see?''


    "That''s not possible, dude. Remember, she was sick at that time? She wasn''t even able to attend our party. Besides, she would have confronted him right there and then. Have you forgotten what she did on the ser field when she found out Ly kissed another woman during our team party?" Robin reasoned.


    But Kobe remained silent. He''s muted as if he''s thinking about something, but no one knows what. After a few seconds, he just looked at me and shook his head.


    "You messed up man. Big time!" Then he turned around and walked out of the restroom.


    We followed him back to the KTV room and it was Jada who was singing. Before Robin could get past her, she quickly pulled him and wrapped his arm around her waist.


    She was dancing sexily at him. If it was someone else, she would have been misinterpreted. Lyken looked at Kobe but he just shrugged at him.


    Robin looked at Lyken and he did the same. He was quick to sit down when Jada let go of him, as she continued to sing.


    ''That''s right baby~ I''m going crazy.'' As she sang, she sat on Lyken''sp, facing him. She started to grin slowly and after saying ''baby'', she kissed him before standing up.


    He wasn''t able to hold back his emotions. He saw everyone shocked at what she did, so Lyken grabbed the mic from her and threw it on the couch. "Where''s your bag?" he asked, irritated, but she wasn''t able to respond immediately.


    Robin then pointed at it and he quickly grabbed the bag before pulling Jada out of the KTV room. She didn''t even refuse, she just let him.


    When they were out, Jada leaned on his car before taking her bag from him. She then took out a cigarette stick then lit it up before facing Lyken. "What do you think you''re doing?" she asked sweetly.


    Yes, she sounded so sweet it confused the man. He was expecting she would be mad after what he did, but that didn''t happen.


    Lyken couldn''tprehend what was going on so he just pulled her towards the passenger seat. Opening the door for her, he waited for Jada to get inside, then he closed it.


    He has to take her to his unit right now or he doesn''t know what she''ll do next. She looked like she couldn''t stop what she was doing.Belongs to (N)?vel/Drama.Org.


    If that''s the case, then he has to do it. He has to make her stop, regardless of whether he has to do it by force or not. Fortunately, that didn''t happen.


    She was just sitting quietly when he got in the car. When he turned the engine on, she just let out a sigh before leaning back.


    "Where are you taking me, Lyken Fontani?" she asked again, sweetly.


    He almost smiled. He really liked it when she called him by his full name. But he also realized that this isn''t the right time to be happy or excited about anything.


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    "I''m taking you home, Jadan," he answered through gritted teeth.


    He intentionally emphasized her name so she''d know that he didn''t like what she''d been doing. That''s how they were back then when they were arguing.


    But this time, Lyken wasn''t sure if stressing her first name out still had the same effect on her. He could only hope it did.


    She remained quiet while looking outside the window. After a few minutes, she moved to lean on his shoulder, her eyes closed and still mum.


    He left her in that position although his shoulder felt weak because of her effect. He wanted to hug her but he held back.


    When they arrived at his condo building, he opened the door for her after parking the car. He reached out for her head for support and she didn''t let go until they reached his unit.


    As soon as she was in, she went straight to the couch, bowing her head and cupping it with her hands. Lyken went to the kitchen to get water for her.


    He knelt in front of Jada and handed her the ss of water and she smiled sweetly as she epted it. She just took a sip before cing it on top of the coffee table and hugged him. "I missed you, Ly," she whispered, "You still smell good."


    Lyken could feel her warm breath on his ear and neck and that gave him chills. He wanted to stay in that position but she let go of him, sliding down the couch to lean back. Looking at her, Lyken wanted to ask why she was doing the things she had done earlier. But she looked tired, so he held back. ''Maybe this isn''t the right time.''


    He took his phone from the table to send Kobe a message that he was at home with Jada. He quickly responded, telling him that it was fine and that he''d just let everyone else know. "Are you okay?" Lyken asked as he put his phone back on the table and she just nodded. "Do you want to rest?" he asked again, sitting next to her.


    He was a little surprised when sheid down, positioning her head on hisp. "Can you carry me inside?" she whispered, eyes still closed.


    He slowly stood up, scooped her up, and took her inside the bedroom. Laying her down gently on my bed, he turned around right after. Before he could take a step, she pulled him and motioned to the space next to her. He got what she was trying to say so heid down.


    She then threw her arms across Lyken''s body before whispering to his ears. "Stay here please."


    What she said sent bolts of thunder to his spine. Lyken''s breathing hitched. He wanted to pull and embrace her, just as he always wanted since earlier, but he chose not to move.


    He doesn''t want to disturb her. He''s content seeing her face and knowing that she''s restingfortably next to him.


    After a couple of minutes in that position, Lyken still couldn''t close his eyes. He was just staring at her while she was letting out soft sighs.


    It just felt good to have her next to him. He was hoping it was the same tomorrow. When he woke up, everything was alright between the two of them. No problems, noplications.


    He then felt her moving, snuggling closer to him. Jada''s breath was bouncing on his neck and he could smell the hint of alcohol, tobo, and mint.


    Lyken''s flexible stick reacted but he forced himself to ignore it. He shouldn''t be thinking sexually of her.


    Jada ced her leg on top of him, her leg resting on his pet. He didn''t know if she could feel it, but he saw her smiling naughtily. Lyken was embarrassed. He suddenly wanted to jump off the bed and run away from her. But even if he wanted to, he couldn''t because he felt her hand inside his shirt.


    Lyken felt her warm palm caressing his chest, running it up and down his stomach. He let out a frustrated sigh. ''What kind of punishment is this?!''

 Chapter 14 - The Teaser

    ''This asshole easily gave in after acting sweet. Typical yboy.'' Jada suddenly felt outraged. She didn''t expect him to be this cheap.


    She felt it when heid her down on the bed. She peeked and quickly grabbed his arm when she saw that he was about to turn around and leave. When heid down next to her, Jada quickly snaked her arm on his waist, making him catch his breath. She wanted tough out loud but she held it in. ''How can this man be so weak?''


    Jada felt him let out a deep sigh before he gently turned his head. Unsure whether he was now facing him or not, she kept her eyes closed.


    She tried to check how close they were to each other before tilting her head upward. She was only sure they were close enough when she felt her breath bouncing back.


    His body tensed so she ced her leg on top of him. It luckilynded on his magic stick and Jada felt that it was hard.


    Jada couldn''t help but smile and she knew he saw that because when she peeked again, she saw him closing his eyes tight and biting his lower lip hard.


    ''That''s my cue!''


    She slid her hand inside his shirt before moving it in a circr motion, feeling his chest and teasing his nips. She felt that he had grown harder, so she decided to tease him more. "Hmm..." Jada moaned, pretending she was disturbed and his stick grew even harder. That''s it, he''s about to give in. "I missed you, sweetie. Kiss me please..." she whispered.


    He was hesitant at first, but she felt that he turned to face her. Lyken held her chin and started kissing her passionately.


    It was slow and steady at first, but then she wanted to make him go wild, so she grabbed onto his stick and moved her hand slowly, up and down. She could feel her effect on him. He suddenly pulled her closer and his kiss deepened. His kisses made her feel like he longed for her lips for years. ''Yeah, right!''Belongs to (N)?vel/Drama.Org.


    Jada can''t be convinced. She believes that he has tons of alternatives. He never ran out of womenpanions anyway. He could easily find someone he could have sex with, so Jada dismissed the thought. She was smiling secretly because she liked how he was starting to lose it. She tried to unbuckle his belt but then he removed her hand and did it on his own. He even took his shirt off.


    Jada searched for his stick using her hand, but then she felt his boxer so again, she tried testing him. "Sweetie, take this off too," trying to say it in her most seductive voice.


    He lightly lifted himself from the bed and with a snap of a finger, it was gone. She moved up a bit to level her head with his.


    She started kissing him hard and he responded just the same. He tried pushing her so they could switch positions, but she didn''t let him. She has to be the one on top.


    Before he could even move on top of her, Jada quickly stood up and sat on top of Lyken''s stomach. She then started kissing him on his forehead.


    As she was feeling super naughty, she even let her boobs touch his face. He even chased it and Jada almostughed hard.


    She nibbled his ear and let out a soft moan. He gripped her waist, trying to push her lower. He made a move on her top and tried to take it off. He seemed hesitant, so Jada helped him with it.


    As soon as her top was off, she took his hands and ced them over her breast. She even controlled his hands while kneading them.


    "Ah... shit Jada!" She heard him gasp for air while saying it.


    Jada suddenly wanted to punch him to make him realize that he was just dreaming and that she was not really being sexual with him. But she changed her mind.


    On second thought, he wouldn''t miss her punch. But with what they''re doing at the moment, she''s sure he''ll beg for more.


    Jada lifted herself so she could go lower. She started kissing his nips and teasing them with the tip of her tongue.


    She could feel his grip on her bottom tighten and that made her smile. Jada let the tip of her tongue trace down his stomach, then she stopped at his navel.


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    nting kisses around it, she intentionally goes slower. Moving further down and in one swift movement, she licked the whole of him.


    He arched his body after what Jada did. Thinking that he liked it, she tried teasing him more.


    She moved both her hands between his legs to try and spread them wider. He''s a good boy, so again, he did it on his own.


    Jada nted small kisses in between his legs which made him curve his body slightly. She did it while moving up and brushing her lips on his nuts and moving to the other leg. "Fuck!" he blurted out.


    Jada held his stick as gently as she could, then started caressing it up and down. He started moving his hips in time with the movement of her hand as he gently pulled her hair. She moved up a bit, then he gasped. Jada knows he''s anticipating what she''s about to do. So she teased the tip of his stick with the tip of her tongue.


    She let her tongue slide downwards before sucking his head. She tasted his juice and she couldn''t help but smile. ''He''s really into this!''


    She put half of him inside her mouth and then let go of it, making a popping sound. "Shit Jada, please!" he begged and her smile grew wider.


    "You like it, sweetie?" Jada asked. She even made her voice sound so small that she almostughed at her foolishness. But he couldn''t stop nodding in response.


    "Yes, sweetie. Yes please," he said, almost ready to scream, and she loved it.


    She could feel how hard he was as she let half of him linger inside her mouth. While sucking, she even moved her hands to make him ask for more.


    She saw him turning his head from side to side while trying to reach for the headboard. She could feel his tightening grip on her hair.


    It''s starting to feel painful. But it was nothingpared to the pain he gave her when he cheated on her.


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    She continued with it and when she felt like he was about to release it, she stopped. She acted as if she was having a headache and when he faced her, from disappointment, his expression became worried. She even pretended to cover my mouth as if she were about to throw up. Pressing on her temple with the other hand, she slowlyid down on the bed.


    "Are you okay sweetie?" he asked, the worry was evident in his voice. She wanted to believe that he was sincere and that there was something behind the concern, but she chose not to.


    "My head suddenly throbbed," she told him as she continued with the acting.


    Lyken pulls the nket over Jada, making sure that she''s properly covered. Then he hugged her, resting his chin on top of her head. He even left a kiss on her cheek and forehead.


    "You should rest, sweetie. You must be very tired," he whispered, without letting go of her.


    Jada felt a weird emotion inside her but she quickly dismissed it. All she knew was that she was still mad at him and she couldn''t forgive him for cheating on her and making a fool out of her. She can''t, not now. "Rest, I''ll be back," he said before getting out of bed.


    She heard him going inside the bathroom and the shower was turned on. A few minutester, Lykenid down next to her.


    He snaked his arm on her waist but she pretended to be sleeping. She knew he was watching her sleep so she turned to face him and hugged him back.


    Lyken cleared his throat when he felt her face on his chest. She only has her bra at that moment and she knows how it''s affecting him.


    She wasn''t even content and she even let out a low moan before moving closer to him. His body stiffened yet again, then she felt his warm palm on her waist.


    Jada slowly moved to reach out for his hand and ced it on top of her breast. She felt him react so she squeezed herself in, letting her breath hit his ear. "Ahhh, shit Ly. Let''s sleep like this sweetie," then she closed her eyes tightly until she fell asleep.

 Chapter 15 - The Morning After

    Lyken was surprised when he realized that his hand was on Jada''s book. He just woke up and he was greeted by such indecency.


    He quickly removed it and looked at the woman sleeping next to him. She looked peaceful and he didn''t have the heart to wake her up.


    He was fine with the torture he had to go throughst night. He''s okay with it, especially if he wakes up with Jada next to her. That makes up for it.


    Lyken stood up and headed straight to the kitchen. When he was done preparing breakfast, he brushed his teeth and washed his shirt.


    He grabbed a shirt and wore it with his pajama, then he sat on the chair by the foot of his bed. He was moving without making any noise so that he wouldn''t wake her up.


    After a good ten minutes, he heard a phone ringing. Looking around, he realized that it was Jada''s.


    She suddenly woke up, turned to her side, and answered the call. Lyken wasn''t sure who she was talking to but it didn''t sound like they were talking about business.


    "Hmm?... Yeah, I just woke up... Today? I''ll try... Not sure where I am at the moment... Okay... Bye!"


    That was all he heard from their conversation and he couldn''t help but feel curious. He doesn''t have the guts to ask though, so he just let go of it.


    Looking around for a few seconds, Jada stood up from the bed and smiled at him sweetly, as she saw him sitting on the chair. "Good morning," she greeted him while stretching her arms out.


    Jada acted surprised when she realized that she was not wearing a shirt. She only has her bra on.


    "Woah! Did something happen between usst night?" she asked in a fake panic. Lyken was about to reply but she suddenly stood up straight, ced her hand on her ind, and started feeling it. "Hmm. I''m not sore, so I guess we didn''t do it," she blurted out while sighing in relief.


    Lyken was surprised to see what she did. ''That was it? She woke up in another man''s bed and she was fine as long as she wasn''t sore. Really Jadan?''This text is ? N?velDrama/.Org.


    She stood up, picked up her blouse, tied her hair in a bun, then asked where the bathroom was. As far as he could remember, she knew where exactly the bathroom was.


    ''Why is she like this? She''s acting like an alien!''


    When she came out, she took her phone and texted, then picked up her bag and walked straight to the door. She didn''t even bid him farewell.


    "Wait, you''re leaving already?" Lyken asked, almost running to close the distance between them.


    Jada furrowed her brows as if confused as to why he was asking, "Yeah, are we doing anything?" she asked.


    The man was taken aback and wasn''t able to react right away. Then her face suddenly brightened as if she remembered something.


    "Ah yeah, thank you for letting me sleep over," then she nted a kiss on his cheek before turning around to leave.


    Lyken was left dumbfounded. ''What just happened? I''ll bet ourpany she was sober when she did that to mest night. But why does it seem like nothing actually happened when I almost lost it, wishing she could do it again?'' No matter what he does, he can''tprehend. Lyken can''t understand what exactly is going on with Jada. It''s like he doesn''t know her at all.


    He doesn''t know where Jada, the love of his life, went. For Lyken, the woman who just left is definitely not her.


    That was a different person, a total stranger. He suddenly felt scared. Scared to know that this is how she''s been living her life. This is how she lived her life while in New York.


    He walked towards the couch and plopped on it. If that is the case, then he doesn''t think he can ept it. He just can''t.


    Meanwhile, Jada was all smiles when she stepped out of Lyken''s unit. Recalling his facest night, especially when she stopped giving him a head just when he was about to cum, can definitely give her a goodugh.


    She had already reached the parking lot when she realized she hadn''t brought her car. So she headed to the street to hail a cab.


    Jada went straight home, not far from Lyken''s ce, so she made it there in as short as twenty minutes. When she arrived, she didn''t even have to unlock it. There were people inside and she wasn''t even surprised. She knew because, for sure, their friends weren''t able to sleep thinking about how she and Lyken were doing the whole night. Most especially her pink friends. She bet they''re dying to hear the juicy details. Though Jada was already expecting them to be there, she was still surprised when she saw Kobe, Steve, and Robin too. All six of them were having coffee in her living room and they were all in their pajamas. Well, not literally, but if you look at it, whoever hosted a pajama party will feel embarrassed. They all looked like they were fresh from bed.


    "Good morning buddies!" smiling as she greeted them.


    Ada immediately approached and pulled her toward the couch. "So what happened?" he asked right away, as soon as Jada''s butt came in contact with the couch. "What happened where?" she asked innocently.


    "Byotch! Don''t keep us hanging or I''ll pour this coffee over you!" Ada warned, his nostrils ring as he held back his emotion. She smiled sheepishly before leaning back.


    "Come on Ja, what happened?" Steve pried, she furrowed her brows at him, wondering when he became a gossipmonger.


    "I spent the night at Lyken''s ce," she grinned. They let out a sigh in unison, showing discontent after hearing what she said.


    "And?" Ada asked again, obviously wanting more.


    "What do you mean, and? What do you guys expect? That we''ll be ying hide and seek the entire night? We went to his bedroom and I gave him a head! But... we weren''t able to finish because my head suddenly ached, so I stopped. Then we went to bed."


    Kobe looked like he was almost ready to throw his mug at her. He would have done it if she hadn''t turned to face him.


    Honey''s eyes narrowed at her best friend, while Robin and Steve shook their heads. Of course, the pinks have the most exaggerated reaction. They can''t be beaten at that.


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    "You, byotch! That would hurt! You''re a sadist!" Bambi eximed as he sat next to her.


    Jada was about to stand up to go to her bedroom but Bambi pulled her down again to sit between him and Honey. There was nothing she could do, so she chose not to refuse. "Jada, can you please be honest with me?" Honey asked in a serious tone.


    "Of course, you''re my BFF," she responded to her truthfully.


    "With what you''re doing, with how much you''ve changed in a span of what, three years? Two and a half? Has Lyken done something to you that resulted in this?" her expression remained serious.


    Jada looked up, pretending to be pondering her question. But in reality, the answer to that question is off-limits. As she said, she''d rather keep what she''s seen to herself.


    "As far as I can remember, no, he didn''t do anything. All I know is that I got scared of that party. I can''t help but think that every time he goes out and parties hard, he ends up doing something stupid. When I saw that it was already 10:30 in the evening and you hadn''t texted me yet that he had already left, I got really anxious. Usually, when he parties past 10 PM, that means he loses track of time. That means he''s drunk and he''s lost control of himself. I got scared that the next day, one of you would tell me that he had done something again, so I decided to just leave. Because I realized that I wouldn''t be able to ept any bad news about him after the first three," she exined lengthily and full of lies. All six of them let out a heavy sigh. They all looked like they were relieved of something after she exined things to them.


    Jada was thankful that they bought the lie she sold. But she felt sorry for Honey. It''s unfair not to trust her, especially when ites to this.


    Then again, she knew that whatever she told her, Kobe would find out about it. For sure, Kobe will ask, and she''s not yet ready to answer anyone''s questions.


    "So, you guys okay? Can I breathe normally again?" she jest, looking at each one of them.


    "You know what, Ja? I liked the changes I see in you. You be friendlier, and less shy and your personality bes bubblier. I like all that except you''ve gone wild," Robinmented as he shook his head after saying thest part. "Wow, Rob! Judgmental? Wild? Like a pig? Wild boar?!" she asked andughed as she found herself too corny, but they all smiled as well. "Nevermind!" he spat before throwing a pillow at me.


    After that, they started talking among themselves. Something not rted to either her or Lyken and she felt relieved.


    Sheid down on the couch, resting her head on Ada''sp. She was in that position when her phone rang and Bambi handed it over to her.


    Jada checked the caller''s ID, quickly stood up, and walked towards the kitchen when she saw who was calling. She was standing not far from them, so she was certain they''d hear her.


    "Hello, Mama Vane?" She''s a frence talent scout who hires models that will participate in an event.


    After answering the call, she even heard someone sigh, disappointed. Whoever that was, he or she was probably expecting it was Lyken.


    Jada looked at Honey and gave her a thumbs up but she responded with a thumbs down. She got the message and passed it on to the person on the other line.


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    After the call, she went back to the couch, sitting next to Ada with her feet up. She started checking her inbox for any important messages that she might have missed. Fortunately, there''s none.


    "You got a gig, byotch?" Ada asked as he plopped down on the couch. Jada nodded at him before turning her attention to the TV.


    "Where will it be held?" Bambi asked aftering out of the bathroom.


    "Europe," she answered. In her peripheral view, she saw Steve and Robin looking at each other.


    "When are you leaving?" Honey followed up.


    "In two weeks. I''m leaving on a Friday," but that''s not true.


    She deliberately gave them the wrong information regarding her departure because she felt like there was something about their questions. It smelled fishy.


    Whatever it is they''re nning, she can''t let it happen, so they can''t know the actual details of her departure. She can''t fall into their trap.


    They all nodded slowly after hearing what she said and that confirmed her hunch that they were indeed nning something. Good thing she''s quick at sensing that.


    "By the way Honey, why aren''t youing?" she asked, as she suddenly remembered her response earlier. Kobe reached out for her hand and they both shook their heads at her. "Why?" she repeated when they didn''t give any exnation. They looked at each other, then Honey ced a hand over her stomach. Jada''s eyes widened in surprise. "Seriously?" screaming as she stood up.


    They both suddenlyughed. Knowing it was a prank, she rolled her eyes at them, smirked, then plopped down on the couch.


    "Dream on, you two" she snapped at them.


    "I don''t want her to do modeling anymore," Kobe pouted. "Ourpany''s stable now, so I guess it''s okay if she stops working. Besides, I want her for my eyes only," he finished, kissing the back of Honey''s hand. "A, how sweet..." Jada teased.


    In all honesty, she''s happy for them, especially for her best friend. She knew how much she loved Kobe. That''s why, out of all her rtionships, Kobested the longest.


    And it''s the same for Kobe, of course. Throughout the years, he''s shown love and care for her sister-from-another-mother.


    "What about you? When are you reconciling with Lyken?" Robin piped in, leaning closer to her.


    She pushed his face away with her hand, "Next question please," she responded, smirking at her friend.


    They allughed and she did too. But in her head, he was already strangling the person next to her.

 Chapter 16 - Teasing Him... Again!

    Jada was lying on her stomach while on the sofa checking her phone with the TV on. She''s alone in her unit right now, as Ada and Bambi have left for a gig. Honey, on the other hand, went out on a date with Kobe.


    Mama Vane just called too, informing her of the schedule for the event. She confirmed that they''re leaving thising Friday. That means she only has four days in the country.


    ''How can I make the most out of those four days?''


    A few more minutester, the doorbell of her unit rang. She was even surprised to hear it since her friends have ess to it and she was not expecting any guests.


    When she looked through the inte, she saw Lyken standing by her door. She ran towards the mirror to check on herself.


    She fixed the spaghetti strap top she was wearing, to make sure her cleavage was exposed. She also pulled up her short shorts to show more of her legs.


    When she was content, she went back to the door to open it. "Come in," she told him as she turned back to the couch, pretending to watch the show on the TV. "Good morning!" he greeted, smiling. He looked a little hesitant to sit on the couch.


    She looked at the clock on the wall and saw that it was already two in the afternoon. "It''s a good afternoon, Ly!" she teased, grinning. "Sit down."


    His face reddened in embarrassment as he scratched the back of his head. Looking at his wristwatch, he slowly sat on the couch. "Sorry, I might have seen the time wrong."


    "Why are you here by the way?" Jada asked straight out. He looked shocked after hearing her question but she just ignored it. She continued pretending to be watching.


    "Sorry, did I disturb you? Kobe told me we''re meeting here," he answered. "I''ve been ringing Honey''s doorbell for a while but no one''s opening up, so I thought they were here. I''m really sorry if I came at a bad time," he exined as he apologized at the same time.


    "Ah no, it''s fine. I was just lounging around anyway. He went out with Honey around three hours ago. They''re probably on their way back. You can just wait for them here," then she stood up.


    Jada intended to do that so he could see fully what she was wearing. She noticed his mouth fell open and couldn''t help but chuckle on her way to the kitchen.


    "You want anything, Ly? Coffee? Juice? Tea? Me?" she teased, making my voice sound as seductive as she could when she said his name.


    Lyken was just staring at her as if wondering why she was acting weird. Then he responded with coffee. Jada acted disappointed when he said his preference.


    "Sheesh, I thought you were going to pick me!" she smirked, stomped her foot, then turned around. She heard him let out a sigh, so she looked back at him, "Hey, I was just kidding! Calm down!"


    Jada found it amusing that he looked ufortable when she was around after what happened between them. She wondered though, why was it that if it was another woman molesting him, he seemed to be fine with it. ''What a picky asshole!''


    She went back to the living room with a cup of coffee and a jar of sugar. She ced it on the coffee table in front of her before sitting not far from Lyken on the couch.


    "Here, not sure about your sugar level so I brought the jar," then she smiled at him.


    His face blushed as he picked up the teaspoon. She can see him ncing at her from time to time, but she forces herself to focus on watching.


    They were both quiet the whole time, they were even startled when her phone rang. Jada muted the TV before answering the call. "Yes?"


    "Hi miss, can I ask you for a date?" the guy on the other line asked.


    It''s Kristoff. She automatically smiled after hearing his voice for an unknown reason. "Sure! When?" she answered immediately. "Tonight?"


    "Sure!" I''ll just wait for Honey and Kobe toe back, then I''ll text you when I''m ready. Lyken''s here too. I can''t leave him alone," she exined.


    "Ah really? He''s there? Alright then, text me so I can pick you up."


    After ending the call, she tossed her phone on the couch before lying down and rolling on her stomach. Jada heard Lyken clear his throat, so she looked at him with her forehead creased. "You''re going out?" She nodded in response. "It''s fine, go ahead. I can wait for Kobe outside," he said, sounding rather awkward.


    Jada pushed herself up to face him, "It''s fine too, I''ll just text him when I''m ready. No worries."


    She saw his jaw tense up. Seeing him this uneasy, he looked like he wanted to ask her something but he couldn''t.Content bel0ngs to N?vel(D)r/a/ma.Org.


    I waited a while for him to say something but he remained quiet. Because of that, she just went to the bathroom instead.


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    While inside, she heard her door open, followed by Ada''s voice. He greeted Lyken and looked for Jada as well. Before he could respond, she already stepped out.


    Ada was already lying on the couch so she had no choice but to sit next to Lyken and she did. Since she was feeling bored, she felt the urge to tease him.


    Jada pretended to yawn as she leaned back and rested her head on the man''s shoulder. His body stiffened immediately, so she looked at him, sulking.


    "I''m starting to get annoyed, Ly! Do I smell bad?" she asked, pouting before putting my feet up to face him.


    He quickly turned to her, brows furrowed as he shook his head. "Then why do you seem tense and you look like you want to avoid me whenever Ie near you?" She asked again, continuing with the drama. "N-No, of course not," his words stuttered.


    He answered while ncing at Ada, acting awkward and all, as he probably knew that Ada was only pretending to be asleep. Because of that, Jada decided to tease him more.


    "Really? Hmm, if that''s true, then embrace me!" She even spread her arms wide open, waiting for him to do as she said.


    He was just staring at her, unmoving, so she pouted again. He then moved closer, slowly, as he pulled her by the waist for an embrace.


    She quickly snaked her arms around his neck. She even lifted herself slightly to let her lips reach his neck and she heard him gasp. Jada smiled the back of her head, ''It''s really fun teasing him!''

 Chapter 17 - Caught Red-Handed

    "Ly, you smell good, it''s seductive," she whispered to his ear without letting him go. Jada could feel his body tensing, she almostughed. "Don''t move Ly or I''ll fall," she whispered again. His arms tightened around her waist and that made her smile, feeling a bit weird at the same time. ''I can''t be romantically excited over this asshole,'' she reminded herself. "Are your arms tired?" she asked as she loosened her arms around his neck. Jada asked because the muscles on his arms felt rigid and his arms around her waist loosened a bit. Instead of waiting for him to respond, she went ahead and sat on hisp, facing him. She hugged him by the neck again, cing her head on his shoulder. She felt his hard-on but she ignored it. "I''ll stay here like this so you won''t get tired," nuzzling her nose to his neck.


    "H-Hey Ja! Ada might wake up!" he whispered, lightly hugging her back.


    "See! You really don''t want me near you. Will someone get mad, Ly?" she asked straight out, pouting at him.


    "Fine!" she spat when it took him a while to respond. She acted like she was going to stand up, but he was quick to tighten his hug on her.


    Jada looked at him, straight into his eyes. She could see the sadness in them as he shook his head in response to her question. She chose to ignore it as she got engrossed in teasing his manhood. "There''s no problem then, I''ll just stay here," then she hugged him again.


    Jada felt his arms move up, still hugging her tight, "I miss you Ja," he whispered.


    Instead of feeling happy after hearing what he said, she felt like her stomach tightened in a knot. She suddenly wanted to pull all his hair out as she recalled everything she saw that night.


    Then again, she chose to set it aside for now. This isn''t the right time to do that. There is no audience, no one can witness it.


    "I miss yours!" she replied, giggling. He let out a sigh, obviously not happy with her answer, but he didn''t say anything more.


    They spent a few more minutes in that position before she turned her head to face his neck. She stuck her tongue out, letting its tip touch his neck, licking it lightly.


    She felt his stick harden. Jada lifted her head,bed the hair on his forehead, then pressed her forehead to his, as she stared into his eyes.


    He''s really good-looking, he is gorgeous. Unfortunately, he''s a cheater. ''Unlucky me!'' Again, she dismissed the thoughts in my head and focused on teasing him.


    She stuck out her tongue again and lightly brushed it on his lips, then they started kissing. She was grinding softly and slowly, and he started to get harder.


    As his hug grew tighter, Jada deepened her kiss. She felt his hand moving towards her breast and she let him. She even led his hand to it when he seemed hesitant. "Ahh Ly," she moaned.


    "I miss you Ja," he whispered again. But this time it was way sweeter. Still, she can''t force herself to respond.


    Fortunately, the door to her unit opened, followed by Honey''s loud voice, "We''re home!"


    However, even before she could greet her friend, she realized that she was already sitting on the floor while Lyken was standing stiffly in front of her. Her eyes literally grew wide in disbelief. Even Kobe and Honey were shocked after seeing Jada. She quickly stood up before lightly pushing Lyken by the shoulder.


    "Did you just let me fall?" narrowing her eyes at the man, she wanted to punch him for what he did.


    He then looked like he had finallye to his senses and was about to hold her by the shoulder, but she avoided him. "You kissed me back then you let me fall from yourp?" she sneered.


    His face looked anxious, "I-I''m sorry Ja. I didn''t mean to. It''s just that I was startled when the door opened, so I stood up," he exined quickly.


    Jada took a step back and smiled. Giving him a peace sign, she released theughter she''d been holding back, "Sorry Ly! I was just teasing you!"


    He scowled at her but she still couldn''t stop herself fromughing. Kobe''s ring at her as well, so she just threw a peace sign at him too.


    Jada walked back to Lyken and hugged him by the waist before pecking his cheek. "Ly, don''t be mad, I really was just ying around. Look at how Kobe''s ring at me, he''s scary," nodding towards his overprotective best friend. "I-It''s fine," he replied, smiling faintly at the woman.


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    Jada smiled at him too before sticking her tongue out at Kobe. Honey can''t help but shake her head andugh.


    "And since you''re here, I''ll go ahead and prepare for my date," she told them, turning around to head to her bedroom.This text is ? N?velDrama/.Org.


    "You''re going out with Ly?" Honey asked.


    Jada stopped on her track to face her, "Nope, Kristoff''s picking me up," she informed Honey.


    Kobe creased his forehead at his best friend before sitting next to him. Honey, on the other hand, tapped Ada to stand up, then she sat next to her boyfriend.


    She then proceeded to her bedroom to prepare. ''I''m sure they''ll have a meeting about my date again,'' she muttered.


    Grabbing a towel, she stepped out and headed to the bathroom for a bath. After almost an hour, she went back to her room to get dressed.


    She had already texted Kristoff that she was already preparing for them to go out. She then hurried to pick up the clothes she was going to wear, as she didn''t want him to wait for her longer, he must be somewhere close. She donned a midriff top and fitted ripped jeans. She went to the shoe rack and grabbed a pair of t sandals, as she felt like her legs were not in the mood to wear heels.


    When she faced the dresser, she put a bit of blush on and a light shade of lipstick, before spraying a good amount of perfume.


    Jada put on my earrings and bangles for the final touch, then she was off to go. She stepped out of her bedroom and sat on the couch to fasten her sandals.


    As she walked towards them, she noticed that they were all staring at her. Jada ced her bag on the coffee table as she looked at them one by one, confused. "Where are you headed to Ja?" Kobe asked.


    "I think we''d have dinner first before heading to a bar somewhere in Toledo. Do you guys wannae?"


    He scratched the back of his head before asking, "Will it be okay? We might disturb your date," he was being awkward.


    "It''s fine. If you guys aren''t doing anything tonight, thene over!"


    Kobe smiled as he nodded at her, "Alright, I''ll text Steve so we can goter," he quickly answered before pulling his phone out to send a message to their friends.


    "You guys let me know if you''re sure, ayt? If not, text me still so we could go somewhere else," she told Kobe. Honey''s eyes flicked at her but she didn''t say anything.


    Jada hasn''t gotten any message from Kristoff yet, so she stayed in her unit for a while. She noticed Lyken sitting quietly with his head bowed down. So she stood up and walked up to him before sitting on hisp. Kobe red at her, while Honey''s mouth fell open. And of course, Ada had to gasp and cover his mouth with both hands for a more dramatic effect.


    "Ly, why are you quiet? Are you mad at me?" she asked sweetly.


    He, too, was surprised by what she did, but she felt his hand supporting her back. He then looked at Jada then shook his head.


    "Ohhhhh, you''re mad, I know!" she insisted, then she hugged him and let her lips rest on his neck. His body tensed over again.


    He let out a sigh before hugging her by the waist, "Seriously Ja, I''m not mad," he said, almost in a whisper.


    Jada looked at him, straight into his eyes, "Promise?" she asked for assurance.


    "Promise," he responded, smiling at her faintly.


    "Thank you!" she eximed before giving him a quick kiss on the lips.


    Kobe was in disbelief. He even eyed her after what she did, but Jada just smiled at him. Lyken, on the other hand, ced a hand on his nape, giving it a gentle massage.


    As she was about to sit down, her phone rang, "You''re here?", "Okay, I''m going down," and then she ended the call.


    "I''ll go ahead, guys! Don''t forget to text me if it''s a yes or no alright!" she reminded them before heading out the door.


    She''s 100% sure they''ll talk about what they saw when they arrived. Also, about everything else she did while she was with them.


    Regardless, she still wishes they could join themter. So she can give them more to talk about.

 Chapter 18 - Her First Crush

    She sometimes felt bad whenever she came out as the viin in their story. Especially when her friends, including Honey, look at her like she''s the one who did Lyken badly. She knows she doesn''t have the right to feel offended, since it''s her choice to not let them know the truth. But still, she can''t help but feel sulky about it.


    ''I was hurt too. Why does it seem like Lyken was the only one aggrieved?''


    Jada has something on her mind but she''s not sure it will work. Tonight''s n will depend on Kristoff''s reaction, so she''ll see how it will turn out.


    It''s not as big as Lyken''s surprise back then, but she still wanted him to feel hurt. Even if it''s just a bit. Even if it''s just an ant bite to him.


    When she was walking towards Kristoff''s car, she knew that someone was watching from her window. ncing up, she saw Lyken standing there, right behind the curtain. If Kristoff reacts negatively, she''ll see. If his reaction is positive, she''ll go on, she''ll take a gamble and take a bit of revenge.


    Kristoff came to her with arms wide open. They hugged for a few seconds and when he let go, she kissed him on the lips instead of his cheek, like she used to. "Woah! That was fast!" he eximed.


    "I''m sorry, I thought it was fine," pretending to be embarrassed.


    Lyken''s still hiding behind the curtain, so she was wishing hard that Kristoff would y along, though he has no idea of her n. Thankfully, her genie granted that wish.


    Kristoff pulled her closer to him and started kissing her softly. She suddenly felt tense, especially when she saw the curtain moving. Lyken has already left.


    The problem is, Kristoff seemed to be enjoying the kiss. It''s been four minutes and he still hasn''t let go of her.


    She was thankful when, after another minute, he finally loosened his hug on her before moving away. She just smiled at him and he did the same as he wiped the side of her lips. "Let''s go?" Jada asked and he quickly nodded, opening the door of the car for her to go in. "Will it be okay if Honey and the rest of the group join uster? Same group you sawst time." "Yeah, of course," he answered without hesitation. "But we can still have dinner, right? Just the two of us?" he asked, trying to confirm.


    "Yeah, definitely. They''d probably bete anyway since they still have to wait for Steve."N?vel(D)rama.Org''s content.


    "Great!" he replied, then he started the engine of the car.


    They headed to Tweedle Book for dinner. On their way in, they saw a few of their schoolmates right outside the caf¨¦. Kristoff chatted with them for a bit before they went inside. Kristoff pulled a chair for her when they got to their table. After cing their orders, they started catching up.


    "So how was modeling?" he started.


    "It''s fine, I''m enjoying it. I get to do what I want. It''s a little tiresome considering the amount of travel, but that''s fine too," smiling at him as she answered his question. "And your love life?" he asked straight out.


    "I don''t have one!" sheughed. "Not sure if I can have a love life while doing this because of the hectic schedule."


    And that is the truth. Because of the number of gigs she epts, she''s out of the country most of the time. So how can she even have a boyfriend?


    Kristoff just nodded at her, then his phone rang so he had to excuse himself. He was still outside when their orders arrived, so she had to wait for him before she could start eating.


    He hasn''t changed, he is still formal. He''s now a businessman, despite being a psychology major. A certified bachelor.


    He''s only two years older than her, but his actions, the way he speaks, and the way he thinks, are so mature. He often sounds like he''s a decade ahead of her.


    If she were to consider her ideals, it would be none other than Kristoff. He''s her exact type. That''s probably why he was her first crush when she was in college.


    Whenever she thinks about it, she still can''t understand why she fell for that good-for-nothing-gorgeous-but-cheating Lyken. Yes, she''s well aware that she can''t stop herself from calling him gorgeous. Both Lyken and Kobe were known womanizers during college. ording to the gossipmongers around the campus, they''ve been like that since they were freshmen. They make girls fall for them hard and eventually leave them once they spot their new target. There was even a time when they both had multiple girlfriends. Regardless of whether it''s a freshman, sophomore, junior or senior, no one can go past them. That''s why they''re the most popr among the varsities. Lyken was a known heartbreaker in a way that he could break up with the girl even if they''d only been together for a day. Once he sees a w, you''re out.


    That''s how notorious he was. When ites to him, you have to be perfect or, at least, you have to know how to hide your ws perfectly tost at least a day with him.


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    Kobe, on the other hand, was used to having multiple girlfriends. What''s weird was that some of his girlfriends were okay with the setup. He''s the best when ites to time management, they say. Before Honey became his girlfriend, he was dating a sophomore and a senior at the same time. All three of them even saw each other at the canteen one time, but they''re fine with it.


    But after Kobe got into a rtionship with Honey, he changed and Jada was a living witness to that. She''d even tell him that Honey''s his kryptonite.


    Jada also knew of their ns to settle down. She doesn''t know if they''ve told the rest of their friends, but Honey did tell her when she came back from France.


    Herments towards Kobe were obviously biased. But why not? He did change. He cheated on Honey once, but if it were for Jada, that wouldn''t count as cheating.


    It was the girl who kept following Kobe, she even tried drugging him. Then one time, at the bar, he suddenly kissed him. That was what Honey saw.


    Honey confronted them right there and then, and the woman made it seem like Kobe allowed it to happen. They broke up but were reunited again after two months.


    As for Lyken, she really thought she could change him too. Jada thought that she could make him loyal and faithful despite being a notorious womanizer, but she was wrong. Lyken was one big mistake. Instead of me changing him, it was he who changed her, from a good girl to a bad girl.


    Jada''s analysis of both men was interrupted when a girl approached Kristoff while he was on his way back to their table. Seeing her bodynguage, she was obviously flirting with him. While talking to her date, she was even pointing at their table as her girlfriends waved at him. Then she saw Kristoff shaking his head while nodding toward their table.


    The girl looked at Jada, eyed her from head to toe, then frowned. She then let go of him and Kristoff hurriedly walked towards their table.


    "Do you know her?" she asked as soon as he sat down.


    Shaking his head, he grabbed a tissue to wipe off his sweat, "No, she just approached me and asked if I could join them."


    "Aw! You can join them after dinner, I won''t mind," she teased, as he looked annoyed at what had happened.


    "Nah. I''m content with my date tonight," he responded in a serious tone.


    Jada couldn''t stop herself fromughing until he eventually broke into a smile as well. "Let''s eat, you''re just hungry."


    While eating, she noticed that he was staring at her from time to time. Creasing her forehead at the man, she pouted after drinking from her ss.


    "Do I have sauce or dirt on my face?" she asked, but he just shook his head.


    "I''m just happy that you''re with me tonight," then he smiled. A smile that can easily melt any woman''s heart.


    "O-M-G! Such a yer!" she snapped as she tapped on his arm. He just shook his head and smiled in return.


    If she hadn''t been traumatized by what Lyken did to her before, she''d probably say yes to Kristoff even before he asked. He seemed to be the ideal boyfriend for anyone. ''What a waste!'' "How are you and Lyken, by the way?" he asked out of the blue, keeping his head bowed down, fiddling with his food.


    Jada didn''t expect that he''d ask about Lyken. She didn''t even know that he was aware of their rtionship. She doesn''t think he even knew that Lyken came when he leftst time.


    She shrugged before answering, "We broke up on bad terms. But we''re friends now, casual."


    "Will I have a chance if I court you?" he asked slowly as if he wanted me to process each word carefully.


    Jada was surprised, again. She didn''t expect that. She shot her brows up, weighing if he was serious or not. As she looked at him, he just looked back at her, straight in the eyes, determined to hear her answer to his question. "Silly! I just told you, I''d have a hard time having a boyfriend because of my gig schedule. You''ll have a hard time, in case. In fact, I''m leaving for Europe tomorrow!"


    His lips turned slightly upside down as he nodded at her. He then let out a sigh before smiling faintly. She suddenly felt evil because of what she said.


    "Hey, cheer up! I won''t be modeling forever. Who knows, by the time I stop, you''re still a bachelor. I''d make sure I''d be the one courting you."


    His face lit up and her heart softened. His smile was so genuine, he was just so genuine. You can easily tell when he''s faking it.


    Jada reached out for his cheek and caressed it lightly. He held onto her hand and she automatically smiled. Not because it was all part of her n, but because he had touched something inside her. Kristoff''s smile alone made her feel like she wasn''t angry at anything, at all. As if just for tonight, she doesn''t want to be eaten by her anger with Lyken.


    Just for tonight, she wanted to give herself the chance to be truly happy. Without thinking of revenge against anyone.


    But despite that, she can only feel a piece of her heart celebrating. She still felt heavy inside and she still wanted to focus on avenging herself against the man who ruined her.


    Despite Kristoff softening her heart, even just a bit, she still wanted to continue with her ns of revenge against Lyken. The man who hurt her so much and made her feel that she couldn''t love anyone else again, ever.

 Chapter 19 - Deserved

    Kristoff was already standing near the door of the restroom when she stepped out. They''re on their way to Tribo to meet their friends.


    She suddenly remembered the woman who approached him earlier. Hooking her arm to his, she walked swaying her waist as sexy as possible.


    She knew the woman''s group was watching them. When they were out, she turned to look at the girls. Some of them were scowling at her while the others were eyeing her from head to toe.


    Smiling at them as she flipped her hair, she turned to the man standing next to her, "Let''s go?" she asked and he nodded as he took her hand and led her to the car.


    Kristoff opened the door for her and she saw the group of women whispering to each other. They''re smirking and rolling their eyes at Jada.


    When Kristoff got in, she rolled down the window and waved to the girls as they left. She couldn''t help butugh when she saw one of the girls raise her middle finger at her. She even acted as if she caught it, then she blew her a flying kiss. Kristoff was looking at Jada, weirdly. He peeked through the window at her side and that was when he realized that she was taunting the woman who flirted with him earlier, along with her girlfriends.


    He then looked at her before shaking his head, smiling as he clicked his tongue. "What? I''m the jealous type, you know?!" Jada snapped, but he just chuckled and kissed her on the cheek.


    Jada savored the feeling of being kissed by him while they were on their way to the club. She checked on her phone to see her messages, as she hummed along with the song that was ying on his car''s radio. Honey: Where are you? We''re here, right side couches, far end.


    Kobe: We''re on our way!


    Lyken: Enjoy your date!


    ''Hold up! Is he trying to mock me?''


    Jada felt annoyed after reading Lyken''s message. She was already annoyed at the group of women earlier, now he adds up to it.


    It only took Jada and Kristoff no more than twenty minutes to reach the bar. As soon as he parked the car and turned the engine off, she opened the door when Kristoff did and stepped out.


    "Ugh, you didn''t even wait for me to open it," he scowled.


    "Sorry handsome, I''m not used to it," then she grinned sheepishly.


    He then offered his hand and Jada took it without hesitation. Hooking her arm to his, they walked towards the entrance of the bar.


    Before they got in, she noticed someone familiar standing next to a high table. She realized it was one of her co-models, she''d worked with him several times.


    He quickly approached when he saw her and pressed a kiss on her cheek. Kristoff suddenly held her hand so she acted like she was shooing the guy away. Fortunately, he wasn''t offended and justughed at her. "That''s my co-model."


    He pouted at her and Jada couldn''t help butugh, pinching his side to stop him from his silliness. Discontented just holding her hand, he even ced his arm around her shoulder as they continued to walk on. Once inside, Jada quickly scanned the floor to find their table. Thankfully, she spotted them immediately. She then pointed the spot to Kristoff as Kobe waved at them.


    Kristoff nodded at him but before he could lead her to the couch, she excused herself to visit the restroom first. Of course, she needed to double check her appearance, especially when bitch mode was on. She needed to make sure it fitted, otherwise, she''d look stupid and she couldn''t let that happen.


    She went straight to where her friends were after doing her business. Unfortunately, she can''t find any space for her to sit down.Content bel0ngs to N?vel(D)r/a/ma.Org.


    "There''s no space for me. Should I just sit on Kristoff''sp?" she asked at the top of her lungs. The music was a bit loud and she wanted all of them to hear what she was saying.


    It was funny that they all hurried and moved after hearing what she said. "Calm down guys! I was just kidding!" she told them in betweenughs.


    Jada still chuckles whenever she recalls their reactions. She even saw Steve sigh and Robin shook his head. They really thought she''d do it.


    Jada called for the waiter and asked for a bottle of Patron. They all got drinks in their hands, so it will be just for her and Kristoff.


    After a few minutes, she heard Ada asking the group to dance, but most of them refused, as the dancefloor was still too crowded. Even Jada won''t enjoy it.


    As no one wanted to dance, they ended up engaging in their little conversations. They didn''t have a hard time hearing each other, since the sound system was already turned towards the other side of the venue, thanks to that. While conversing with Kristoff, whispering at each other from time to time, Jada can notice Lyken ncing at them. He will sometimes frown or just avert his gaze to somewhere else.


    After two hours at the club, they still didn''t run out of things to talk about. Jada was also starting to feel hot since they almost emptied the bottle of tequ.


    Everyone''s having fun. Bambi and Ada were busy flirting with Robin and Steve. Honey and Kobe have their own little world too.


    As she was busy talking to Kristoff, she didn''t notice a waiter passing by and he tripped on her foot. Fortunately, he doesn''t have a tray with him or it will be a disaster.


    Jada apologized to the waiter and sat down again. Kristoff pulled her to face him, making sure that her legs won''t cause any trouble again.


    Feeling naughty, she ced both her legs on top of his and they bothughed. She heard someone clear his throat but when she turned around, she saw Steve, Robin, and Lyken looking at them. ''So who was that?''


    "Guys! Are we going to just stay here? No dancing?" Ada was sulking, stomping his foot, as no one wanted to go with him.


    Bambi shrieked and everyone''s attention turned to him, "O-M-G! There are lots of hotties!"


    Jada turned to look at the dancefloor and there was indeed a group of handsomeds dancing in a circle. The girls can''t help but try to attract their attention too. Jada smiled as something popped into her head. ''Game!''


    "Let''s go?" asking the pinks immediately brightened their faces.


    The two quickly stood up and so did she. But before Jada could even take a step, Kristoff pulled her hand, pouting.


    Jada sat back down but he just shook his head. She, too, pouted at him, but he just kept shaking his head. She had no choice but to stay still. She can''t join the pinks.


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    "You guys go ahead!" Jada told Ada and Bambi. Both acted like little kids who were permitted to y. They immediately ran towards the dance floor and started dancing. "Wow Ja! Did you refuse to dance? Is that really you?" Robin teased.


    She pointed at Kristoff with her lips, "My date wants me to himself!"


    He just nodded in response and when she turned her head toward the couple, they both stuck their tongues out at her.


    She can''t help but shake her head. Rolling her eyes at Kobe and Honey, Jada turned her attention back to Kristoff.


    They started talking again until it seemed like it was just the two of them. She enjoyedughing with him and flirting from time to time.


    Kristoff poured tequ into a shot ss, then he passed it onto Jada. But before she drank it, she dipped the man''s middle finger into a saucer with salt first.


    She downed the contents of the ss before licking Kristoff''s finger. They evenughed after what she did. But when they calmed down, he stole a kiss on her lips.


    It was a really quick one and she didn''t feel content. Feeling naughty, she pulled him by the neck and started kissing him softly.


    She was surprised at what she did too. She''s not even sure if this is still part of her n. As she was shocked at her behavior, she decided to go to the restroom after he let her go.


    There was a long line outside, so while waiting, she leaned against the wall, checking her phone in the meantime. However, she was startled when someone pulled her toward the back office. It was Lyken.


    They went straight inside and he even locked the door behind us. Lyken pushed Jada to the wall before raising both her hands, pinning them on the sides of her head.


    "What do you think you''re doing?" His face was dark and she could feel his heavy breathing on her face.


    Jada stared closely but he wasn''t moving, he was just staring back at her. When she was about to talk, something caught her attention. Something sparkled in his eyes, they were tears. Tears because of anger. And since she was still so into her n, she smirked at him andughed sarcastically.


    When he didn''t react, Jada slowly inched her face closer, letting her lips touch his. Still, he was unmoved. But after a few minutes, he let go of her hands and started responding to my kisses. ''Why is it like this? Why do his kisses seem longing?''


    The way he kissed her was confusing. She suddenly wanted to throw up. She felt disgusted because of his drama.


    Jada circled to switch their position, pinning his body to the wall with hers. She pressed herself to him, even hearing his breathing hitch as her breast touched his chest.


    Jada let her purse drop to the floor while touching his pants, trying to get hold of his stick. She heard him gasp. He even tried to stop her from making a move, but she didn''t let him. She slipped her hand inside his pants, touching the most sensitive part of his body. He gripped her waist as she did, still trying to get her hands off his pants with his other hand.


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    He stopped after hearing what she said, then he let her. She felt his hand moving towards her breast. She arched her body to show him that she''d liked it, that she was letting him do what he wanted to do with her. He cupped her breast, kissing it over her top. Discontented, he lowered her midriff, then the strapless bra, and started teasing her tip.


    "Shit!" Jada moaned in his ear, as his lips trailed up and down her neck and chest.


    Since they were both standing, she started feeling her legs weaken. Probably due to the alcohol she consumed and because of what was going on between Lyken and her.


    Jada lifted his head by the chin and started kissing him again. Leaving his mouth slightly open, she knelt slowly but he stopped her.


    She looked straight into his eyes and smiled faintly. "Please let me, Ly. Please let it be me this time," she said in a whisper.


    He blinked as his eyes disyed anxiousness. He suddenly seemed nervous after hearing what she said. He suddenly wanted to cry.


    She knew from his reaction that he got what she was hinting at. She felt disgusted by the guilt she''d seen on his face. She wanted to curse at him as anger started building inside her.


    He let go of her arms and Jada took it as a signal that he was letting her do what she wanted to do. She knelt in front of him and unbuckled his belt.


    Lowering his pants with his boxer, she greeted his magic stick with a smirk. ''Hello, dumbass!''


    Then she started slowly, licking his head softly. She could already hear him moaning. As she got deeper, he started gasping for air. Jada slowly takes in the entirety of him, ying it with her tongue at the same time. Lyken grabbed her hair as she slowly pushed her head, signaling that he wants more of it. He wanted her to continue with what she''s doing.


    Smiling at the back of her head, she gave him the pleasure that he wanted. The pleasure he was looking for. The pleasure that made him cheat on her.


    "Shit Jada, why are you doing this to me?" he asked while catching his breath, but she chose not to answer.


    Jada felt his stick throb so she knew that he was about to reach the end. She quickened her pace and, in a few minutes, he let out his juice in her mouth. Jada heard Lyken sigh heavily and longer this time. She picked up her bag and grabbed a tissue from there where she spit it out as she wiped her mouth.


    She sprayed some breath freshener and a bit of perfume before facing him again. He, on the other hand, was fixing his pants. Finally, he doesn''t look like he was raped.


    Jada hooked her arm around his neck and then kissed him softly. He responded to her kisses but she cut them short, then she looked him straight in the eye. "That was what you wanted, right?" Jada whispered to his lips as she smiled mockingly.


    That was her answer to his question earlier.


    She then let go of him and she saw confusion in his eyes. But instead of wasting her time thinking about what was going through his mind, she turned on her heel and left. ''That''s what he deserved. If that was a punishment, then that was the heavenly sort. But he should realize that there''s nothing more to that. That was just it.''

 Chapter 20 - The Switch

    When she came back, the dance floor was not as crowded as it was before. She pulled Kristoff up. Fortunately, he didn''t refuse.


    Lyken was left on the table. He even positioned himself in a way that he could clearly see the dance floor.


    Everyone was dancing happily but after six songs, the DJ''s ylist changed. Steve, Robin, Ada, and Bambi went back to the table. That means Kobe and Honey are still dancing with them. Kristoff pulled her closer to him as he smiled. She returned his sweet smile, then he moved his mouth close to her ear and whispered, "You look beautiful tonight. It''s a pleasure being your date." She moved away to be able to look at his face. His eyes were mesmerizing. She feels like she''s being sucked into him.


    Jada kissed Kristoff while they were dancing. It''s a slow and passionate kiss. She could feel his grip on her waist tighten, so she pulled him closer. They were both gasping for air when they let go. "I love you, Jada," he muttered.


    The woman felt like she was doused with ice-cold water. Even the effects of tequ were washed off of her. This can''t be. This isn''t the right time.


    Her heart''s still filled with anger and she doesn''t want to use him just to continue her revenge against Lyken. She can''t hurt Kristoff.


    ''But how can I tell him the truth? How can I admit to him that I haven''t really moved on from the man who hurt me? How can I let him know of my ns and why I''m exacting revenge against Lyken Fontani?'' She knew that even if she didn''t want to, he''d get hurt in the process. But with the happiness she''s feeling at this moment, she can''t think of any solution.


    Meanwhile, Lyken couldn''t stop watching Jada and Kristoff. He felt like someone was cutting his heart, bit by bit, as they started kissing while dancing.


    He wanted to pull Jada out of the bar and away from the man. However, he cannot muster the courage to do it.


    He doesn''t even have the right to do that to her. Their situation right now is alreadyplicated and he knew there was a deeper reason why this was happening to them. Lyken tried closing his eyes but they wouldn''t cooperate. Even his entire system''s forcing him to watch them for him to realize what''s there between Jada and him.


    She''s too close yet too far. He felt like no matter what he did, he couldn''t and wouldn''t be able to get a hold of her and try to suppress the anger she had towards him.


    And because of the pain he was feeling, he chose to leave. Lyken sends Kobe a message that he''s leaving first and he''ll just wait for them at Honey''s condo.


    He didn''t bother waiting for his response. If they saw what was going on between Jada and Kristoff, they''d know why he chose to leave.


    Lyken went straight to their condo building but he didn''t get out of the car. He checked his phone and saw that there were unread messages.


    Kobe: Are you okay man? We''re on our way home too.


    Honey: Ly are you okay? I''m sure she has an exnation for all this.


    Bambi: You''r3 100 h4nds0m3 to ch4s3 4ft3r J4d4. Th4t by0tch d03$n''t d3$3rv3 you!


    Lyken couldn''t help but chuckle after reading Bambi''s message. He had a hard time deciphering it but he understood.


    Letting out a sigh, he punched his steering wheel. He''d been trying to think of a way to make Jada confess to what was happening to her, but he couldn''t think of anything.


    He wanted to hear from her what happened that led to this. Although he already had a faint idea, he still wanted her to be the one to say it.


    Whenever Lyken thinks about it, he feels like he''s about to go crazy. Especially when he thinks of the possibility that they won''t be able to fix things between them.


    The thought that we''ll be separated forever brings me unbearable pain. But what she''s doing with another man in front of me is just as painful.


    As he was busy thinking about all their what-ifs, he fell asleep inside the car. He was woken up by Kobe''s non-stop tapping on his shoulder.


    "Let''s go upstairs, Ly," Honey told him.


    He nodded at her before he stepped out of the car and followed them. They went straight to Jada''s unit, as it is bigger than Honey''s. That''s why it became the group''s hangout.


    When they got there, Jada was not home yet. Everyone''s there except for her and Kristoff. He was disappointed but he can only shrug it off.Belongs to (N)?vel/Drama.Org.


    "Did you follow her earlier?" Kobe asked and he nodded.


    "What happened?" Steve pried.


    Letting out a sigh, he looked at his friends one by one. He doesn''t want to tell them anything, he doesn''t know how to. But he does need their help.


    "I don''t know anymore, I''m confused. When I saw her kissing Kristoff, I felt like I''d burst into anger, so I followed her. I pulled her to the back room so I could talk to her, confront her," as soon as he started telling them what happened, he already felt like crying.


    Lyken paused for a while, undecided whether he should tell them everything or not. If it was right to let them know exactly what Jada did. He was a bit hesitant but he had to.


    "Instead of a confrontation... she gave me a head," and they all gasped.


    "Then what?" Bambi asked impatiently.


    "I didn''t want to do it, so I tried stopping her. B-But then she said something," he muttered, not even sure if they heard him clearly or not. He could see their confused looks.


    His hands were shaking as he told them what had happened. A couple more words out of his mouth and his tears will soon start streaming down.


    "She almost begged me to let it be her this time," Lyken cupped his face after telling them that.


    No matter how hard he tried, his tears didn''t let him stop them. When the words Jada told him came out of his mouth, that was only when he realized that she had seen everything that night.


    Lyken was fuming mad. Not to anyone else, but himself. He can''t believe that he let the woman he loved get hurt by his infidelity.


    She saw how he cheated on her and how he did it with a woman he had just met. He couldn''t believe that she had been through that kind of pain and endured it in the past few years.


    "So she knew," Kobe stated, breaking the silence, but he couldn''t respond to him. He wanted to say something but no words woulde out of his mouth.


    "B-But how did she know that?" Honey asked. She looked like she was about to break down.


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    "I-I have no idea. I don''t know how she saw that or how she found out. But I''m sure she knows. She saw how I did it with another woman and that caused our breakup." Lyken''s heart felt like it was being shattered to pieces as he told them that. They all fell quiet for a few minutes until the door to Jada''s unit swung open. "Woah! Are you guys having a meeting? You didn''t even wait for me?" she eximed when she saw that they were all there, huddling in her living room. "Wow, byotch! Stop assuming!" Ada snapped as he winked at them.


    Jada eyed him before looking at the rest of the group, one by one. "I smell something fishy," then she clicked her tongue.


    She walked towards the kitchen and Lyken followed her. Kobe tried to stop Lyken but Honey stopped Kobe.


    When Jada turned around, she was surprised to see Lyken standing by the entrance to her kitchen. She shot her eyebrows up at him but he didn''t speak immediately, so she just started pouring water into the ss.


    "What do you think you''re doing, Jadan?" he asked, trying his best not to sound shaky. His voice was louder than normal, so he was sure the people in the living room heard him.


    "Drinking water," she answered sarcastically.


    "You know that''s not what I meant," he sneered.


    Jada red at him. Her eyes were telling him that it wasn''t the right time and ce to talk about whatever it was he wanted to talk about. But Lyken can''t be stopped. "You fucking know what I''m talking about," he yelled, provoking and pressuring her to respond.


    Lyken felt Kobe''s presence, standing behind him. He also noticed Jada looking at them. She let out a sigh, crossed her arms on her chest, and looked straight at the man. "I don''t know anything, Ly, care to enlighten me?" she asked casually. Her reaction makes him feel irritated. She''s acting like she can''t be bothered about anything. "You kissed Kristoff, you gave me a head, then you kissed him again. What the fuck was that?" Lyken asked through gritted teeth.


    "Aw, why? You didn''t like it? I guess I need more practice," she smirked.


    "Are you ying with us?" he yelled again.


    She was picking at her nails but after hearing what Lyken said, she slowly put down her hands and turned her head to face him. Then she smiled at Lyken mockingly.

 Chapter 21 - Friends

    Jada didn''t even flinch when Lyken raised his voice at her. Instead, she smiled at him mockingly before closing their distance.


    "Don''t you think you''re being too judgmental, Lyken?" she asked casually, even reaching out to fix his cor. "As far as I know, neither you nor Kristoff is my boyfriend, so I''m not ying with anyone," she stated before walking past him, and heading to her bedroom.


    He stopped her by the arm and made her face him. He knew she was hurt by what he did. But when she looked at him, it was he who got scared.


    This is the first time he saw Jada looking at him like she did. First time since they''d met. She was ring at him and it felt cold as ice.


    "You''re disgusting!" Lyken sneered.


    Flicking her hair, she looked straight into his eyes, "Really? Then don''t touch me!"


    Lyken can see the bitterness in Jada''s smile and her eyes were zing with anger. He let go of her slowly, lowering his gaze as he couldn''t stand the way she looked at him. Despite that, Lyken didn''t totally back down, "I think it was better we broke up," he stated, rubbing his chin, "Because I can''t imagine being with a woman like you!"


    Jada let out a short but sarcasticugh. Then she turned around. Still smiling but her gaze was as sharp as a knife, piercing through him.


    "Don''t push me to my limits, Mr. Fontani. You won''t like that side of me!"


    She turned her back while shaking her head. But then she stopped and turned to face him again as if she forgot to say something.


    "And by the way, I never regret breaking up with you, don''t overdo it Lyken," she smiled sweetly and her voice came out naturally.


    Jada then went straight to her room while Lyken was rooted in his ce. After everything she said so far, thatst statement was the most heartbreaking. Of course, she really won''t regret breaking up with him after what she saw. Who wouldn''t when everything she saw scarred her heart?


    Someone tapped Lyken''s shoulder, it was Kobe. Then Honey hugged him, she was crying. He knew she''s hurt seeing her best friend like this. It was the same for him. Back then, Lyken made a promise that he''ll help her look after Jada, as she promised her parents. He also promised that he will love her best friend and never hurt her.


    He knows she''s frustrated seeing all this happen to them. So now, he doesn''t know what to do anymore. And whether he likes it or not, he has to do something to end this. Inside her room, Jada wanted tough and cry at the same time after her confrontation with Lyken. She can''t even believe it happened.


    She wanted tough as she saw the fear in Lyken''s eyes whenever she opened her mouth. He was scared whenever she refuted everything he told her.


    But at the same time, Jada wanted to cry, because she felt affected by everything he said to her. It felt true and insulting.


    ''No Jada! Don''t be overdramatic!''


    She inhaled and exhaled several times to calm herself. After a while, she stood up to get a ss of water, as her throat started to feel dry.


    Jada headed straight to the kitchen, poured herself a ss of water, and headed back to her room. On her way, Robin called and motioned for her to sit next to him.


    "I thought you guys went home," looking at her friends, one by one. She pulled her feet up and ced the ss on the table after sipping from it.


    "Are you okay?" Robin asked as he reached out for her hand. Steve moved next to her as well, cing a hand over her shoulder and giving it a light squeeze.


    Jada smiled faintly at them, "Of course, should I feel bad?"


    Kobe let out a sigh, "Ja, we''re worried about you," he muttered.


    She can see the sadness in his eyes, in their eyes. She knew that even their friends were affected by what was happening between her and Lyken.


    At times, when she really thinks about it, she wants to stop what she''s been doing too. But whenever she sees Lyken, the anger in her heart res.


    Robin pulled her for a hug, he even leaned her head on his shoulder forfort. Honey moved close to her and held her hand.


    "Sis you know we''re all here for you, right?" Honey told her, moving her thumb on the back of her palm. Jada nodded without looking at her best friend. "If there''s anything you want to tell us or tell me, you can do so. Anytime. We''re here to listen," she added.


    Jada freed herself from Robin''s hug then she looked at them with her forehead creased. Steve, Robin, Honey, Kobe, Ada, and Bambi.


    Even if they don''t say anything, Jada feels like they already knew something. She believes that Lyken already confessed to them.


    "Is there something you guys want to tell me? Something I need to know?" but not one of them responded. "With what you''ve been telling me these past few days, you seem to know something I don''t."


    Her friends exchanged nces but still, no one spoke. No one wanted to say anything. They all look like they''ve been threatened not to say a word.


    "It''s as if Lyken did something that you don''t want to tell me. That I can''t know," she continued when they all remained mum. Jada tried hard not to choke on her tears, trying to hold them in the best she could.


    She wanted to say they''re biased, but she needs to understand their position too. I''m their friend, but so is Lyken. And there''s something I haven''t been telling them.


    Kobe crossed the living room to hug Jada. He only let go of her after a few seconds, along with a lengthy, relieved sigh.


    "I''ll go ahead and rest," then she stood up and headed straight to her room. She even heard them sigh before she closed the door. Honey even said something but she didn''t hear her clearly.


    Jada plopped on her bed, lying on her stomach, and she let go of her tears. From how she holds them back in front of her friends, she lets them flow now that she''s alone.


    She didn''t want her friends to see her cry over someone like Lyken. She doesn''t want them to see her as someone weak. She doesn''t want Lyken to see her like that. She has to be strong. She wants to be strong, at least for herself.


    Jada doesn''t want to be weak because it might cause her to give in to Lyken easily. She might end up forgiving him for everything he''s done, from start to finish. She doesn''t want to fall for Lyken Fontani over again. She has to stop herself, no matter what. She can''t let him hurt her again, ever.Belongs to (N)?vel/Drama.Org.


    ''This will soon be over. This too shall pass.''

 Chapter 22 - And So She Left

    After hisst meeting, Lyken went straight to Jada''s condo. After everything that''s happened between them, he still wants to talk to her, calmly.


    He wants them to talk about everything without raising their voices, without insulting or mocking each other. Unfortunately, when he got there, he was weed by the note Jada left for the group. ''Europe bound. See you when I see you.''


    Honey handed Lyken the note as soon as he arrived. The woman even left a kiss mark on it. ording to their friends, they only saw the note when they woke up.


    Lyken doesn''t have an inch of data that they all stayed at Jada''s unit overnight. Regardless, not one of them noticed when she left.


    No one knew she was leaving the next day. She only left a note for everyone but she didn''t tell anyone. Not even Honey.


    "Ly..." Ada called as he handed him a cup of coffee.


    "Thank you," he muttered, eyes still glued on Jada''s note. "When is sheing back?" he asked no one in particr.


    Honey sat down next to him, "Last I heard, she''s spending three months in Europe, but she didn''t tell us where in Europe the event is."


    "I was able to ask Mama Vane earlier after I saw her note. She told me they''re going to the UK, Italy, then France. But I didn''t ask for more details since their itinerary is usually confidential," Bambi informed them. Lyken creased his forehead at him, "Why didn''t you go with her? Aren''t you Jada''s manager?"


    "I still don''t have a passport. I haven''t applied for a new one yet," Bambi exined, to which Lyken nodded.


    His mind, at the moment, was too clouded. He even thought of following Jada in Europe, but he doesn''t know where exactly the events are.


    Besides, they might have an out-of-country schedule in thepany. Also, she''s working and he doesn''t want to disturb or distract her.


    Lyken let out a harsh sigh. He has no choice but to wait for Jada toe back. That''s the only thing he could do even if he''s feeling anxious that she might be away longer than three months.


    Kobe asked Ada and Bambi to buy some beer. After a few minutes, Steve and Robin arrived. They started drinking and talking about random things while Lyken sat quietly in the corner.


    "Will it be alright to Jada if we drink here?" He asked Bambi as he recalled they''re in her unit.


    Bambi gave him a thumbs up as the pink drink from his can, "Actually, Jada likes that. She doesn''t want her unit to be left empty when she''s not here," he exined.


    Ada then came out of Jada''s room with aptop in his hand. He ced it on top of the coffee table and turned it on.


    He opened his Facebook and Skype ounts, browsing through his contacts. "She''s not online. Maybe they haven''t checked in yet," he told Honey.


    She asked him to leave an offline message but Lyken wasn''t able to read what he wrote. While waiting, the group continued drinking.


    After four long hours, they''re still alive. Not one of them was drunk yet, as they talk more than they drink. Lyken looked at his wristwatch, it was already ten in the evening.


    Recalling his schedule, he was thankful that tomorrow is Saturday. It''s fine even if he gets drunk. It''s alright to stay here at her unit overnight.


    Besides, he needs this. He needs some distraction or he''ll end up thinking about her. Heck, he might end up flying to Europe any time.


    Ten minutes before the clock strikes midnight, Ada''s Skype started ringing. He quickly checked who was calling and he turned theptop towards the kitchen when he saw that it was Jada.


    He even nced at Lyken, mouthing ''sorry'' as he does. Lyken gave him a thumbs up, telling him it''s fine, he doesn''t have to worry about him.


    "Gosh! What took you so long to answer? Are you in the middle of having sex?" He heard her ask Ada as sheughed.


    When Steve and Robin peeked, they saw that Jada''s camera was turned on, "Wow! Sexy!" Robin blurted out. "Is that Robin?" Jada asked.


    "Yes! So go get dressed! You''re so immoral!" Ada called her off.


    "Really? Coming from you?" she asked, mocking Ada then sheughed. "I thought it was one of your boys!" Bambi showed himself up on the screen, "Dress up! Your body annoys me!" Then he rolled his eyes at her.


    Jada let out a heartyugh, "Don''t be so insecure! I still have my bra and panty on, what is your problem? Just imagine you''re seeing a gorgeous woman at the beach, wearing a bikini." Lyken can''t help but shake his head after hearing what she said. When his eyesnded on Robin and Steve, the two seemed to be enjoying the view.


    He lightly kicked the back of Steve''s knee and Robin noticed so they both looked at him. They were quick to pick up why he did that, but they justughed at him.


    "Oh, here''s Honreta!" Bambi said as Honey and Kobe came out of the kitchen.


    Honey smacked Bambi by the shoulder after hearing what he called her. She then sat on the floor and faced theptop. "My God, sis, what are you wearing?" Honey gasped.


    "Bra and panty, are you guys blind?" she asked again,ughing at her friends.


    Kobe quickly peeked and when he looked at Lyken, he red at him. He even teased him, gesturing Jada''s curves then giving Robin and Steve a high-five.


    "I know! But why is that all you''re wearing?" Honey asked again.


    "It''s super hot here so I''m trying to enjoy the aircon," she exined. "Jada, go dress up, I''m about to throw up," Bambi spouted exaggeratedly.


    "Fine!" she spat, "These insecure byotches," she added as she chuckled.


    When Jada''s back on the screen, Honey cleared her throat, "Sis, are you mad at us?" she asked sweetly.


    "Yes! Why?" Jada immediately responded and everyone was shocked. Seeing the faces of their friends, she startedughing again. "I was just kidding, calm down! Why did you ask? Why should I be mad at you?"


    "Well, nothing. We''re just wondering because you didn''t even tell us that you''re leaving. Remember we usually take you to the airport when you have a gig?" Honey frowned.


    "Gosh! Why are you guys being so dramatic?" she asked but her friends didn''t respond. "I left around five or six in the morning, I think, and you guys are sleeping. I even saw Robin drooling while Steve''s scratching his pee-pee. I thought you guys stayed upte, so I decided not to wake you up," she narrated.


    Steve blushed as he was embarrassed by what Jada said about him. Even Robin and Kobe wanted tough at him but they stopped themselves.Belongs to (N)?vel/Drama.Org.


    "Jada, stop making up stories!" Steve snapped.


    Jadaughed harder, "I never make up stories, dude! You know that! I wanted to help you but you might misinterpret so I didn''t. If I knew you''d use me of making up false stories, I should have woken up Ada to help you instead!" Lyken chuckled, in disbelief that she''s this silly now. But he missed this, he missed her. He missed the times when they were just hanging around,ughing at their random stories.


    ''If she knows I''m here, will she still be this crazy to talk to?''


    "So how did you get to the airport?" Honey asked.


    She grinned at Honey, pointing at the camera, "I borrowed Bambi''s wings, I''ll just return it when Ie back," then she roared inughter. Honey shook her head at her friend, sending a warning that she was serious about her question. "Fine, you guys are too uptight! Kristoff picked me up. I texted him an hour before I left."


    Honey and Bambi nced at Lyken who forced himself to smile at them. He smiled to hide the pain he felt at the mention of the man''s name.


    "By the way, sis, if you''re staying there for three months, then you''reing back on your birth month. Any ns where we''re going?" Honey asked to change the topic.


    "I don''t know yet, we''ll see! I was thinking of flying straight to the States after my gig so I can visit my parents. I''m nning to stay there for another three months."


    Lyken felt like someone pinched his heart. ''Does that mean it will take a while for us to see each other?''


    "Aw, I thought we''re going out of town for your birthday," Honey pouted.


    Bambi showed himself on the screen again, "Why don''t you go to the States for Christmas instead? Come home after your gig first then let''s go to the beach for your birthday, please?" "Hmm... I''ll think about it," she responded.


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    "Hey wait, why are you getting dressed?" Honey asked, looking closer at the screen, her forehead creased.


    "I need to go downter. They''re hosting a wee party for the models plus the foreign guests are here too. How do I look?" Lyken heard her ask so he took a peek.


    She''s wearing a ck mini dress with an open back paired with ankle strap heels. Her hair''s untied and her make up is very simple.


    Bambi and Honey gave her a thumbs up but Lyken scowled. She''s too sexy and he bet there are lots of men there. He felt anxious at the thought.


    "So! I''m about to go down. I''ll just call you guys when I get a break from my sched. Byeeee!" She waved and blew kisses before ending the video call.


    "Are those foreign guests... men?" Lyken asked hesitantly.


    "Most of them are. They are usually the sponsors for those events," Bambi exined.


    He scratched his forehead as he leaned forward, resting an elbow on his knee. "Can those sponsors date the models?" he asked again. He saw Kobe look at him but he didn''t care, he really wanted to know.


    Bambi nced at Honey, wiping his palms on his shorts, thinking whether he should answer or not. "It actually depends on the model. But Jada doesn''t go out with sponsors because she had a bad experience with one of them before." "Howe?" This time, Lyken can''t sit still. ''Why does it seem like her job''s dangerous?''


    "Ah yeah, that one time in Singapore!" Honey eximed and Bambi nodded at her before facing Lyken.


    "When Jada was new, she joined Honey''s agency. After one of their events, one of the sponsors requested for Jada toe with him for dinner. Well, the foreigner looked decent and young, so Mrs. Romualdez allowed Jada toe with him. But when they were at the restaurant, the guy tried to hold her hand. She let it slip at first, thinking that was it. But after a while, he started reaching for her legs under the table so Jada pped the guy because he started touching her," Bambi narrated.


    Lyken gritted his teeth. ''Why did she agree toe with him anyway?'' And Bambi noticed the sudden change in his mood.


    "Don''t worry, after that, Jada never goes out with any of the sponsors. That''s another reason they chose to be frencers. At least, no one will order them to go out with the sponsors if they don''t want to," Bambi exined. Lyken leaned back on the couch, pissed after everything he heard. Kobe even tapped his knee to calm him down, he knew.


    "Jada''s different now. Nothing will happen to her," Kobe told him.


    "Indeed! I remember that guy attended the next event with a hand mark on his face," Bambi chuckled.


    The rest of the guysughed after hearing what Bambi said. But after everything Lyken heard, he suddenly wanted to fix everything between them immediately, he''s worried.


    If that happens, he''ll make sure to ask her to stop modeling. He can''t bear the thought of her encountering indecent men, he might end up killing them.


    He really hopes he can make her stop modeling. But of course, before he can do that, he needs to find a way for her to forgive him first.

 Chapter 23 - Welcome Home, Again!

    It''s been three months since Jada left for Europe and in a couple of days, she''ll be back. She even called their friends several times while she was there, so even Lyken was updated as to how she was doing.


    ording to Honey, Jada''s nning to go out of town to celebrate her birthday. Everyone''s excited, of course.


    Ada and Bambi have already prepared their clothes, while Kobe and Honey are in charge of looking for a resort. The rest were not assigned anything though, they just have toe.


    They were drinking at Jada''s unit when Bambi''s Skype ount rang. Lyken knew who was calling so he transferred seats so he wouldn''t be seen.


    "Byotches! I''ming home tomorrow!" she informed them excitedly and they were indeed surprised.


    "Really? Why are you back early?" Honey asked.


    "So we''re leaving for Huesca immediately," Bambi seconded.


    "Are we gonna pick you up?" Ada butted in. Jadaughed at them and hearing that made Lyken''s heart skip a beat.


    "Hold up! Calm your tits! Yes, I''ming back earlier than scheduled, but that''s because thest leg of the event will be held in Centro. Meaning, we can''t leave for Huesca right away. We can just follow the original schedule, we can leave after


    the 3-day event. Also, you guys don''t have to pick me up, Kristoff will do that. Was everything covered?" she asked after trying to answer all the questions thrown at her.


    Honey, Bambi, and Ada nodded in unison. Honey even stole a nce at Lyken and Steve tapped his shoulder, but he just shrugged it off.


    "Also, I can''t stay online for long, I still need to pack up. I only have three hours before our flight, we''re leaving the hotel in an hour," Jada exined.


    Her flight is at midnight, local time. She''ll get here around three in the afternoon, that is if Lyken''s calctions were correct and if there are no problems with their flight.


    "By the way, before I forget, Bambi, can you please bring out the huge box inside my bedroom? The one right next to my bed. Make sure it''s thrown out before I get there or I''ll burn those with you!"


    "Sure Ja, I''ll bring it out after our call. Do you have clothes there? Is there anything there that will fit me?" Bambi asked.


    "Nope! Those are useless stuff so just throw them all out," then sheughed. Before they could ask her again, someone called Jada and told her something, "They''re already on their way down, so I need to get going. I love you byotches! See you!" Then she ended the call.


    After the call ended, Bambi immediately went into Jada''s room. When he came out, he was pushing out a huge box filled with random stuff.


    "What are those?" Honey asked as she peeked inside.


    Kobe stood up to look into it as well. He took something from the box and exchanged nces with Honey before turning to Lyken.


    "Dude, wasn''t this a gift from you?"Kobe asked.


    He was holding a life-sized teddy bear, it was a gift Lyken gave Jada for their first anniversary. Honey took something as well, it was a small box and after looking at it, she passed it on to him. Inside the box are movie tickets. The receipt from the restaurant where they had their first date is also there. The prints'' already erased, but there''s something written at the back. ''First date with Ly.''


    There''s also a small booklet with flower petals glued on its pages. On the cover of the booklet, ''From Him,'' was written. These look like flower petals from the bouquets he gave her. Inside the box is the locket Lyken gave her for her debut, as well as the charm bracelet. The one they promised to fill with their happy memories.


    She kept all these but now, she wanted them out of her condo. Out of her life. ''Is she letting go?''


    Lyken can''t stop a tear from escaping. It felt like a huge hand was squeezing his heart, hard. It was painful.


    ''Why didn''t I see this before? Why didn''t I see how much she loves me? All I did was give her pain she never deserved.''


    Honey sat next to him, moving her hand up and down his back to calm him down. "Honey I''m sorry," he blurted out.


    "Sshh Ly. You should say that to Jada, not to me."


    Kobe squeezed Lyken''s shoulder, "Don''t give up, man. If you really love her, then go fight for her. Especially now that you''ve seen how much she loved you."


    He nodded without looking at his best friend. They''re right. He needs to fight for Jada or he won''t be able to forgive himself if he really loses her.


    Lyken can ept it if she won''te back to him. What''s important is that she forgives him. For everything that he''s done to her. For everything.


    "Don''t throw it out, Bambi, I''ll take it back home.."Content bel0ngs to N?vel(D)r/a/ma.Org.


    The next day, he received a call from Kobe informing him that Jada had arrived. She''s now in her condo with the group.


    Knowing that, Lyken suddenly felt nervous. He knows that their meeting is inevitable and he needs to prepare himself. He needs to be ready to talk to her and ask for her forgiveness. "Surprise!"


    Everyone was indeed surprised when Jada showed up in her unit. No one knew the exact time of her arrival, but they were all there waiting to wee her.


    After hugging her and letting go, Bambi eyed Jada from head to toe. She''s wearing a spaghetti-strapped crop top, very short denim shorts, and hi-cut Chucks.


    "Wow, byotch! The audacity is next level! Adamented. "Did you really travel from France wearing that?"


    "Why Ada? It suits Jada anyway, she''s sexy as fudge!" Robin defended as he whistled in appreciation. Jada noticed how Lyken threw him a death re and Robin returned it with a peace sign. "Watch it Rob, Lyken''s mad!" Jada called him off and Lyken blushed after hearing what she said.


    "We missed you girl!" Bambi screamed and was about to hug her but she dodged him.


    She went to Lyken and hugged him by the waist instead, "I missed you all too!" she squealed and again, they were all surprised. They were literally silenced because of what she did.


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    That is the truth. Despite what happened between them, Lyken and Jada started as close friends back then. If he didn''t be her boyfriend, he would have been another Kobe. "W-We didn''t say anything!" Steve refuted, pulling her for a hug.


    "Steve! Stop molesting Jada... molest me instead please..." it was Ada with an annoying shrill as he hugged Steve from behind.


    Steve immediately let go of Jada and wriggled his way out of Ada''s hug. He then ran away from him and everyoneughed as Ada started chasing the man.


    Because of their friends'' skit, Jada didn''t notice Honey approached her, "You, silly!" calling her off as she tapped her shoulder and hugged her.


    "What? Why?" Jada asked as she followed her toward the kitchen.


    She didn''t respond. Instead, she just rolled her eyes at Jada and called their friends so they could start eating. When Jada went to the kitchen, that was only then she found out that they prepared for her arrival. She suggested moving everything and eating in her living room instead, so they could all fit in. That''s how they do it anyway, back in college.


    The guys did the honor of moving the food from the kitchen counter to the coffee table. They brought over two chairs and used them to ce the rest of the food.


    Jada sat in the middle and leaned on the couch then she closed her eyes. She was actually thinking of what she did to Lyken earlier.


    She did what she did to test herself. She wanted to see if she could still be friends with him. Jada needed to do that because they have one circle of friends and she doesn''t want to exempt him from anything. ''That''s right Jada, let go and move on.''

 Chapter 24 - Peace be with Everyone

    Jada felt someone sitting next to her so she opened her eyes, it was Steve. "Hey! Why are you saying that I''m making up stories?"


    She called him out as she remembered what he said in one of their video calls. She can''t let go of it because she was telling the truth. Steve shut her lips with his fingers. "Stop it Ja! Enough with your silliness, okay?" he spat, his face starting to turn red from embarrassment.


    But Jada refused to be shut up. She wriggled so he would let go of her but instead, she pulled her by the neck and pushed her face into his armpit. "Steve! You''re disgusting!" Jada screamed andughed at the same time.


    As he wanted to run away from her desperately, he pulled Lyken and pushed him to Jada. "You sit there Ly so she''ll shut up," he ordered, sticking his tongue out at the woman. Jadaughed as Lyken couldn''t do anything but follow Steve''s order, he just sat down quietly next to her. The rest of the group sat down as well so they could all start eating. While doing so, she noticed Kobe and Honey nudging each other so she narrowed her eyes at them. "What''s going on?" she asked, pouting.


    "You''re weird," Honey smirked.


    "What do you mean weird? Can''t I be friends with Lyken?" Jada asked in return and when she didn''t respond, she turned to the man sitting next to her. "Ly, are we hopeless? Can''t we be friends anymore?" She asked him straight out. They may find it weird and she understands. But she''s certain that this is what she wants. She''s doing this to lessen the burden not just for her and Lyken, but for everyone else as well.


    Jada wants peace of mind too. She doesn''t want to end up being eaten by hatred. She''s also afraid that she''d have bad karma if she didn''t stop avenging herself.


    "O-Of course, Ja! We can be friends," he answered stammering.


    "See? Can you guys not jinx it? Can''t you just be happy for me? That I''ve finally moved on and I''m not a hater anymore?" She asked them continuously. "Fine!" Honey snapped, raising both hands, surrendering.


    "We''re happy!" Kobe added.


    Robin reached out for her hand and tapped it, "You know me Ja, I''m happy whenever you''re happy," then he smiled at her and raised his hand for a high five.


    "So, can we eat now?" Jada asked the couple with an eyebrow raised. They both nodded and before she got started with her food, she turned to Lyken first, "Thank you!" Jada whispered. He responded with a smile and a light p on her back. Jada wasn''t sure if she was totally relieved, but after what she did, it seemed like something heavy left her chest. She felt like she could finally call herself a happy person.


    "Are you guys going to drink?" She asked no one in specific while chewing her food and Steve quickly nodded.


    "Yes, we are, except you! Alcohol''s got a bad effect on you!" he added, chuckling.


    "Yeah, yeah! Don''t worry, when I get drunk, I''ll make sure to rape you," She threatened smugly.Content bel0ngs to N?vel(D)r/a/ma.Org.


    "Ha! Why? Do you think I''ll refuse? I''ll ept that with arms wide open!"


    "Ly, can you please save me from Steve? He''s been pestering me since I got here," pulling at Lyken''s sleeve and pointing a finger at their friend.


    Lyken turned and shot him a death re but Steve justughed it off. "Wow, Lyken! For real? Did you really just re at Steve because of that? Are you now BFFs with Jada?" Robin teased.


    They allughed but Lyken just shook his head while smiling awkwardly. His face was now red down to his neck, as he was embarrassed after what Robin said.


    When they were done eating, Jada went to the kitchen and Lyken quickly followed. She was washing her hands on the sink and Lyken was watching her from behind. "Ja!"


    "Yes, Ly, do you need anything?" she asked, turning her head to nce at him.


    Lyken looked at her, trying to weigh her mood before exhaling. "I just want to say sorry Ja, for everything," his voice was hoarse as he was really anxious.


    She held both his hands and looked straight into his eyes. "I''m sorry too, Ly! And thank you for epting the friendship," she told him, smiling. She paused to inhale deeply and his breath hitched, "Also Ly, I have a small favor to ask from you," she added.


    Lyken creased his forehead, waiting for her to continue, "If possible, let''s not talk about what happened in the past yet. I haven''t really prepared for that. But when I''m ready, I promise you I''ll be the one to ask you to talk about it so we can have a proper closure. But of course, it doesn''t mean you can''t get involved with another woman just because we haven''t talked about the past, alright?"


    He felt like someone pinched his heart. ''Closure? Are we really over?'' He wanted to ask her if they still have a chance but he wanted to respect her decision too.


    For now, he should be content with their friendship. That''s way better instead of forcing things and ruining everything again.


    "O-Of course! I''ll wait for that," he simply told her, smiling.


    She can''t recall when was thest time she smiled with her heart smiling as well, but it felt good. It felt like forever since thest time that happened to her. Jada nodded at him. He was even surprised when she suddenly hugged him. "I missed you!" she squealed.


    Kobe and the rest of their friends rushed toward the kitchen and they bothughed at their reactions. "Calm down, we''re okay!" He told them while hugging Jada too.


    He even saw her sticking her tongue out at them while pressing her face on his chest. Lyken then tightened his hug when their friends turned their backs on them. After their mini reconciliation, Lyken and Jada went back to my living room. She sat on the floor, slumping to rest her head on the couch.


    Lyken, on the other hand, sat next to her, while Steve sat behind her. He even sandwiched her head between his knees.


    "Ouch!" She screamed, trying to hit him but he was quick to dodge.


    Jada tried reaching out to him but he jumped on the other side of the couch. She stood up to chase him, irritated as he kept on making faces at her.


    "If I catch you, I''ll pull your stick hard!" she warned him but he won''t stop teasing her.


    "Come, Jada, I''ll help you!" Ada offered excitedly. "But make sure I''ll be the one to pull it okay?"


    "Go! Block that side!" Jada ordered but Steve quickly ran towards her while Kobe and Robin stopped Ada.


    Steve started tickling her until she ended up lying on the floor, wriggling and screaming. When he stopped, she stood up immediately and chased him again.


    When Jada caught him, Steve pushed her and shended on Lyken''sp. Ada was thrown to the couch by Kobe and Robin.


    When Steve tried to pull her, she wrapped her arms around Lyken''s neck. "Come here!" Steve teased, pulling her by the hem of her shirt.


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    "Stop! I''ll just stay here. I''m safe here!" She yelled at him. She can feel Lykenughing at them so she distanced herself a bit to look at him. "Aren''t you gonna save me from Steve?" She jest but he just continuedughing while shaking his head. "Stop, you kids! You''re worse than preschoolers!" Honey scolded.


    They all shut up, even Kobe was startled when Honey''s voice was louder than normal. "Yes, Mommy Honeyyyyy!" Jada responded and they all ended upughing.


    She stood up from Lyken''sp and moved to the floor, sitting between his legs and hanging her arms on his knees. He then started massaging her temples so she leaned back a bit.


    Stretching her legs out and swaying them from left to right, Bambi pped her leg as he sat next to her, "You still got somewhere you need to go to?" he asked.


    ncing at her wall clock, she turned to him and wriggled her brows, "Yep! There''s a wee party at eight, I still have three more hours though. I''ll just put together something really quick!"


    After a few more hours of lounging and ying around, the group started their drinking session. They continued conversing and messing with each other until Jada noticed the time. She only has thirty minutes left before preparing for the event.


    She was nning to show up for a bit and then leave. She needs to be with them in their drinking session. She missed it.


    "Aren''t you leaving?" Lyken asked. She nodded as she stretched out her arms. "Can I take you there?" he whispered.


    "It''s okay, I can go on my own. I can still drive," then she smiled at him, tapping his shoulder.


    "I won''t take no for an answer," he quickly responded.


    Robin suddenly turned his attention to them, "Wow, Ly! You''re even more demanding now that you''re just a BFF than when you were the boyfriend!" Then heughed, lightly punching the man''s arm. "You noticed that too Rob?" Jada asked, joining him in teasing Lyken.


    Lyken withdrew his hand from Jada''s shoulder so she turned to look at him, giving him a peace sign. When she leaned back, she looked for his hands and wrapped his arms around her neck.


    All of a sudden, everything felt good. She doesn''t feel annoyed when they reminisce about their past. How she wishes it won''t beplicated anymore.


    Jada''s hoping that no one will look back on their ugly past, because she wants to forget them all. If only she could erase everything she saw that night, she would.


    It''s fine if she doesn''t reconcile with Lyken. All she wanted was for that night to be erased from her memory.

 Chapter 25 - Interrogation

    Lyken managed to convince Jada that he''ll take her to the event. He won''t get in so he didn''t bother changing clothes.


    He decided not to drink yet, too. He wants Jada to feel secure since he''s driving. Even back then, she didn''t want him to drive when he drank, even just a sip.


    "Ly are you ok?" Honey asked, worry written on her face.


    "Never been better," he answered smiling.


    Lyken admits that he''s still hopeful that they will reconcile, as boyfriend and girlfriend. But he also chose not to push the case. For now, he just wants to enjoy herpany.


    Of course, he wants to know more about Jada 2. 0. Everything happened so fast but he won''t ask for anything more than what happened that day.


    Honey nodded at his response while Kobe tapped my shoulder. Everything feels better even with his situation with Jada being like this, friends.


    Although they''re not intimate because of the said friendship, He won''t exchange it for anything. He''d rather be friends with her than enemies. "Hollywood star!" Ada eximed and everyone was surprised.


    Lyken followed his line of sight and his mouth fell open when he saw Jadae out of her room. She was stunning.


    She''s wearing an off-shoulder pencil-cut gown with a high slit. She paired it with not-too-tall ankle strap heels.


    When she turned around, he saw that her back was exposed, he scrunched his nose in dismay. But aside from that, she''s gorgeous.


    "Adore my creation!" Bambi smugly presented her.


    Her hair was fixed in a high bun, showing off her small face and slender neck. He was stunned at the sight of her.


    He didn''t even notice that she approached him. Lyken only came to his senses when someone closed his mouth.


    "Shall we?" Jada asked, standing right in front of him.


    "Mr. Fontani! You looked like you were bitten by a snake!" Ada chuckled.


    Lyken smiled awkwardly and felt his cheeks blushing. ''It''s so embarrassing!'' He whispered to himself.


    He nodded at Jada before offering an arm to her. She hooked her arm to his without second thoughts then they bid their friends goodbye.


    When they were out, Lyken heard her sigh, "Why?" he asked, confused and worried at the same time. He can''t help but recall the story Bambi told them, about the sponsor who took advantage of her. "I''m just a little nervous. When there are local events, there are lots of popr models who attend," then she smiled anxiously.


    He lifted her head to face him and their eyes met, "Ja you''re the prettiest. There''s no reason for you to be nervous," he told her, almost in a whisper.


    He suddenly remembered. Back then, when she was nervous or not confident about something, he''ll just remind her she was the best and she''ll be okay.


    Back then, his words of encouragement were more than enough to boost her confidence. He doesn''t know if it''s the same until now, but it''s worth trying.


    Lyken felt like someone touched his heart when she smiled and hugged him. That''s what she used to do when he managed to calm her down. So he guess it still works and that made him happier that night. The event had already started when they arrived. Before she could get out of the car, Lyken grabbed her hand, "Will you take long?" he asked shyly.


    "Maybe thirty to forty minutes at most. Just to give the sponsors and Mama Vane enough time to see me. I''ll just make an excuse so I can leave."


    "Can I... Can I wait for you at the parking lot?" He asked, worried whether she''ll agree or not. Fortunately, she smiled and nodded.


    His lips broke into a smile too and the anxiety he was feeling was swept away. "Text me when you''re about to go out so I can drive the car to the entrance."


    "Ok, thanks Ly!" she responded before opening the door of the car and stepping out.


    She went straight to the entrance of the venue, fixed herself then headed inside. He can see how the men she passes by eye her from head to toe. He suddenly felt jealous.


    Sighing, he can''t help but wish that he can apany her inside. Hopefully next time. ''Next time, Lyken Fontani.''


    After no more than 40 minutes, Jada''s out of the venue. She''s standing by the entrance, texting Lyken that they can already go, but he''s not responding.


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    Fifteen minutester, she decided to head to the parking lot. Looking around, she spotted Lyken''s car not far from the venue''s entrance and was amused when she saw him sleeping with the window open. Jada couldn''t help butugh as the man pped himself to get rid of the mosquitoes. She even took a picture of him but forgot to turn off the sh.


    "What the fuck?!" he blurted out.


    She gasped and covered her mouth as she didn''t expect him to wake up. He was irritated because of what happened and it was evident when he opened his eyes.


    Anger registered on his face but it was quickly reced by shock when he saw Jada standing right outside the car. He quickly opened the door as he creased his forehead at her.


    "Hey Ja! How long have you been standing here? Why didn''t you wake me up?" he asked, scratching the back of his head.N?vel(D)rama.Org''s content.


    Jada grinned and threw a peace sign, "Sorry, you were sleeping like a baby. I don''t have the heart to wake you up."


    "Silly! Is it over?" he asked, referring to the event. Jada nodded at him, still unable to get rid of the silly smile on her face. He looked at her with his brows creased.


    "I just found you cute sleeping. You were so pissed at the mosquitoes," she told him, letting go of theugh she''s been holding in.


    Scratching his forehead, he nced at her awkwardly, "Sorry I cursed. I really thought paparazzi were taking my picture."


    "I told you not toe with me. You look really tired right now," she pouted, worried about him.


    When she came back from Europe, his eyebags were the first thing she noticed. Even a good and expensive concealer can''t do something about it, as well as his dark circles. He looked like he hadn''t slept for days. "Nah. I''m fine. We can go now since you''re done," he told her.


    Jada narrowed her eyes at him, pointing at his eyebags, "Why do you have those? How often do you stay upte? Work? Woman? Who are you staying upte for?"


    She was serious about her questions but she put them in a way that it would sound like she was just teasing him. He''s not obliged to answer her but she really wants to know.


    "No... work..." he answered immediately.


    "So woman? Or women?"


    Lyken shook his head then walked to the passenger side of his car to open the door. "Let''s go?" he asked.


    "Aha! So it''s a girl?!" she chuckled. She felt a pinch in her heart but she chose to ignore it. "Who is it, Ly? You have a girlfriend now?"


    "Jadan, please stop. Get inside, let''s go home," he ordered, trying to avoid her question.


    "Hand me the key, I''ll drive," extending her hand, waiting for him to hand the key to her.


    She really doesn''t like it when he drives while under the influence of alcohol or when he''s feeling sleepy. Hopefully, he hasn''t forgotten that.


    "No, I''ll drive," he insisted. Jada frowned at him but Lyken just creased his forehead at her.


    "You know I don''t like you driving when you''re sleepy," she pouted.


    He tends to be irritable when he''s sleepy and he might end up in a fight. He scratched his head as he handed her the key.


    Jada wore her seatbelt before starting the engine. She saw him grab the overhead handle, tightening his grip on it after putting his seatbelt on. She can''t help but chuckle.


    While driving, she kept ncing and smiling at him, teasing. "Eyes on the road Ja," he reminds her.


    "You''re really good at avoiding questions. So who was it you''re staying upte for?" She asked again.


    Lyken just shook his head without giving her any answer, still. Discontented, she didn''t stop asking until they reached her condo.


    "Who is it?" She asked again before he could get in.


    "I already told you, there''s no one."


    She can feel that he''s about to get annoyed, but she doesn''t really care. Back then, he could easily stop her from bugging him but it''s different this time.


    ''I have to know what''s up with him!''

 Chapter 26 - The Secret Woman

    Even when Jada and Lyken were still in a rtionship back then, he never won against her when ites to teasing or bugging someone. Though she''s shy, she''s naturally yful.


    That''s why he would often use his sulking techniques against her, just so she''d let go of him. And it''s the same up to now.


    Even before they stepped inside her condo, she asked him again about the woman who he was staying upte for, ording to her. And despite her persistence, he still didn''t give her an answer, because there was nothing to give. When she opened the door, everyone was startled to see her standing there, with both hands on her waist, "Who''s Lyken''s girlfriend? Speak up!" she asked, ambushing their friends.


    Honey''s mouth fell open, the rest of their friends either exchanged nces or creased their foreheads. Who won''t be surprised? Everyone thought she attended an event then all of a sudden, she stormed into her unit, asking that. Robinughed loudly when he saw Lyken standing by the door with his head bowed down, "Did you really stay and wait for the event to finish?" he asked while trying his best not tough. "You!" Jada pointed, startling him. " Robin Regdo! Don''t change the topic!" she hissed as she narrowed her eyes at him.


    Lyken was about to respond to Robin but he chose to shut up instead. She nced backward before facing the group again.


    "Aren''t you gonna say anything?" she asked again when no one responded to her. When their friends remained quiet, she stomped her foot before turning her heel towards her room. Lyken slumped on the couch and raised both his hands, "I surrender! She just won''t stop!"


    "What was it about?" Honey whispered and he just shrugged.


    After a couple of minutes, Jada came out of her room and went to the kitchen. She came back with a ss of water, but she stopped on her track when she saw everyone looking at her. "Tss..." she sneered as she rolled her eyes at them, then she went back to her room.


    Honey and Kobeughed. Robin shook his head as he nudged Steve. Even the pinks are having fun with Jada''s antics.


    "Tsk, Lyken, what did you do this time? You just made peace!" Robin asked as he clicked his tongue, teasing. "God! Robin, I don''t need that right now!" he snapped.


    Honey can''t help butugh. Seeing the frustration on the man''s face, she creased her forehead at him. "Are you ok?"


    He nodded at her before pointing at Jada''s room and standing up, "I''ll just check on her," he told them.


    "Ja..." Lyken tried to call sweetly. He saw her in the mirror, checking her phone when he opened the door. But when he came in, she suddenlyid down and covered her face with a nket. Shaking his head, he sat on the edge of his bed, "Leave," she ordered.


    "No..."


    Lyken was startled when she suddenly sat up, removing the nket from her head. Her hair was a mess and she was frowning.Belongs to (N)?vel/Drama.Org.


    "I said leave," she repeated through gritted teeth.


    He pulled her for a hug then she started tickling her. Jada started screaming, she was red as a tomato when he let go of her.


    She then pulled the nket and threw it over him before marching out of her room. She plopped on the couch, right in the middle of Kobe and Honey.


    "Lyken''s trying to molest me," she told no one in specific, pouting her lips and furrowing her eyebrows right after.


    "What is going on with you?" Kobe asked as he ced an arm over her shoulders.


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    "Kobekins, Lyken doesn''t want to tell me who''s the woman she''s staying upte for," she told his best friend, pursing her lips as she rested her head on Kobe''s shoulder.


    Kobe chuckled at her facial expression and even Lyken can''t stop hisughter from escaping. But when she red at him, he suddenly wanted to pretend he didn''t do anything. "It''s not funny Fontani," she snapped, rolling her eyes at him.


    "What woman are you talking about?" Kobe asked again.


    Jada told him where it all started. After she was done, everyone startedughing. Ada, Bambi, Kobe, Honey, Robin, and Steve didn''t hold back, but Lyken had to.


    He forced himself to suppress hisugh because he doesn''t want her to get even more annoyed at him. When he saw her looking, he bowed his head down. She really can''t deal with her when she''s throwing tantrums.


    "You''re that woman!" Honey told her and Lyken''s eyes widened in shock. He wanted to stop her from saying anything, but it was toote. "He wasn''t able to sleep when you asked Bambi to throw the box that contained all the gifts he gave you when you were still together,," she spilled.


    Jada looked at them, one by one, but no one spoke up. She then excused herself to go to the bathroom and when she came out, she sat next to Lyken without even ncing at him.


    She started drinking with the rest of the guys, still not saying anything. After a few minutes, she excused herself again saying she was going out for a smoke.


    She went to her room first, before going out. Their friends are starting to be talkative,ughing from time to time.


    After 5 minutes, Jada hadn''te back yet so Lyken decided to follow her. She wasn''t in the corridor when he stepped out so he went for the stairs thinking she went down.


    When he turned towards the staircase, Lyken saw her. Sitting on one of the steps, with her head against the wall, smoking.


    He let out a sigh before descending and sitting next to her. "Sorry," then she looked at him and smiled. "Ja, sorry if I ruined your night. I just feel like you don''t really have to know anything about that," he exined.


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    Jada then leaned on his shoulder, breathing heavily and slowly, letting short sighs in between, "Ly? Am I a rude person?" she asked.


    "No, why do you ask?"


    She turned to face him and he saw guilt and sadness in her eyes. "Sorry if I wanted your gifts out of my house. I did that because I thought I won''t be able to move on from you whenever I see those," her voice sounded coarse. Lyken wanted to hug her and he didn''t stop himself. He pulled her towards him, hugging her tightly as she started sobbing.


    "I''m really sorry Ly. I was already on the ne when I realized I didn''t have to do that. But I can''t contact Bambi anymore. I''m really sorry if I hurt you," she said nonstop.


    "Shhh... You already made it up to me when you hugged me as soon as you arrived," he said, trying to calm her down.


    She lifted her head and he started wiping her tears. "Thanks, Lyken," she said before hugging him again. "Don''t worry Jada. I''ll keep those memories for us," he whispered to her ears.


    She pulled away from me and I saw her smiling. And with that smile alone, all my worries were wiped away.


    Lyken smiled back at her. He was hopeful that his smile could wipe all her worries, sadness, and guilt away.


    He held her hand and pulled her closer to him. Fortunately, she didn''t refuse. That''s how they were before he started courting her. Just like Kobe, he was her friend.


    "You know I hate seeing you cry, right?" Lyken asked sweetly and she nodded. "Then please don''t cry anymore, Ja," he whispered.


    Again, she just nodded and hugged him, tighter. That simple gesture made Lyken''s heart dance. ''I hope we can always be like this, Ja.''

 Chapter 27 - Eavesdropping

    "Jadaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa! Jadanaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!"


    The woman twitched when she heard that ear-piercing voice. Even with her eyes closed, she already knew who''s causing the disturbance. ''What''s up with him again? Is there an emergency?''


    Still half asleep, Jada forced herself up from the bed and opened the door of her room. She peeked outside to see what was going on.


    She was startled when Bambi pushed the door and pulled her out. "Care to exin?" flicking an eyebrow at her, Bambi lip-pointed the bouquet on the coffee table. Jada bent down to pick up the card that came with it. She needs to check or Bambi won''t let go of her.


    ''See you tonight! - D.''


    "Oh, it''s from Daniel," then she passed the card to the pink. Sheid down on the couch, closed her eyes and tried sleeping again.


    "Daniel who?" Honey asked from nowhere.


    "Daniel Agosti," Jada responded without opening her eyes.


    "Daniel Agosti? Daniel Agosti as in the popr race car driver?" Bambi asked in full exaggeration.


    Jada nodded in confirmation. She doesn''t know but all of a sudden, she felt tired and sleepy. And at the moment, she''s extremely annoyed that Bambi disturbed her rest.


    They just finished thest leg of the event at Centro. They had shows for three straight nights and that''s the exact reason why she''s drained of energy. "How-" Bambi was about to ask but the doorbell rang.


    "Good morning, your hotness! Come in Ly!"


    Jada wanted to greet Lyken, but she couldn''t open her eyes. They feel heavy, as if something''s keeping them closed.


    "What happened?" he asked, pointing at Jada.


    "Well, they had theirst showst night. I don''t even know how she managed toe home," Bambi informed him.


    "So Jada, how-" Bambi started but he was interrupted by the doorbell, again.


    "Good morning hotties!" He greeted Kobe, Steve and Robin.


    They, too, asked what happened to Jada and Bambi repeated what he told Lyken. Then they started talking, but Jada wasn''t even bothered by the topic.


    "What time are you leaving babe?" Honey asked Kobe.


    "Her secretary said she''ll be here at two in the afternoon, so we''re leaving after lunch. It''s Saturday anyway so there won''t be traffic," Kobe answered as he pulled Jada''s shorts down and fixed her top. "Who are you picking up by the way?" Honey pry.


    "Daughter of our client. She''s in charge of supervising the project," it was Lyken who responded to her.


    "Hey, Rob! Why are you eating that? That''s for Jada!" Bambi eximed.


    "Dude, I''m hungry! Ja, I''ll just buy you another one," Robin told her, but due tock of energy, she can only raise a hand to give him a thumbs up.


    "Jada I''m putting the flowers on a vase," Bambi informed her and she did the same to him in response.


    "You want coffee Ja?" Honey asked and she shook her head as she rolled to her stomach. She doesn''t even know what she looks like at the moment.


    "Ja, I''m noticing something," it was Steve, "the longer you stay here, the shorter your clothes get," then heughed.


    Jada raised a middle finger at him, making himugh harder. He was about to say something but it was interrupted by Bambi''s ear-piercing squeal.


    "Jadaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa! Why are you so gorgeous?" he asked in his most annoying tone.


    Jada stood up, kicking the couch and ring at him, "Bam, have mercy! Don''t you have the heart to at least let me rest?" she snapped.


    "Sorry Ja, I just can''t help it. I thought you only got flowers and choctes, but then there''s this," he responded as he showed her what he has in hand. She looked at it closely and it took her a while to realize that it was a charm bracelet. "Where did you get that?" Honey asked.


    "It was tied to one of the stems," he replied.


    He then walked towards Jada and put it on her wrist. "There you go! A recement for the one you threw away!" he happily announced.


    Her eyes widened in shock. She saw Lyken clenched his jaw so she kicked Bambi to stop him from babbling nonsense. He covered his mouth when he realized what he just said.Content bel0ngs to N?vel(D)r/a/ma.Org.


    "Oops! Sorry, I just got too excited," then he threw a peace sign at Lyken before picking up the flowers and an empty vase.


    "From whom did thosee from and Bambi''s feeling ecstatic?" Steve asked out of curiosity.


    "It''s from Daniel," Jada told him as she pushed him away, lying on the couch with her head on hisp.


    "It''s from the one and only Daniel Agosti, Steve!" Bambi rified.


    Robin''s eyes widen in surprise as he continues to devour the choctes, "Daniel Agosti? The race car driver?" he asked as he chewed.


    "Yes, none other than the popr race car driver," Bambi echoed as he entered Jada room with the flower vase.


    When he came out, he already had Jada''s phone in hand, "You got three missed calls, goddess," then he passed it onto her.


    Jada checked the call log only to see two missed calls from Daniel and one from Kristoff. She was about to ce her phone down on the table when it started ringing so she had no choice but to answer it.


    "Hi, good morning... Tired... Yeah, the event endedtest night... Tonight?... I can''t make it, I''m going out for dinner tonight... Yeah, sure, next time... Ok bye!"


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    "Who''s that?" Bambi asked, intrigued.


    "Kristoff!"


    She was about toy down when her phone rang again. An unknown number registered on the screen so she didn''t bother answering it.


    But because Bambi''s hands are itchy, she slides the green button, "No, no this is not Jada... Yes, this is her number... Wait..." they heard him tell the caller.


    Jada creased her forehead when he passed the phone to her. He then mouthed "Daniel" before letting out a squeal.


    "Hello?... Yeah, sorry I missed your calls, I just woke up... Yep I got it... Of course, but I hope you don''t mind me asking. What is it for?... Aw thanks! How did you know?... Ohhh... Yeah, sure... You don''t really have to, I can drive... Ok, if you insist... Alright, see you tonight!"


    When she ended the call, sheid down again. Bambi continued his squealing ritual while Jada forced herself to sleep.


    "What did he say byotch?" he asked, shaking her leg.


    Opening her eyes, she red at Bambi. But just like what he did to Lyken, he just showed her a peace sign.


    "Your suitors are early birds Ja, they don''t want to be left behind," Robin chimed.


    "Ohhh, that''s why Lyken''s here early," Steve added and they burst intoughter.


    "Dumbass!" she snapped at Steve, then she turned to Bambi, "He said the bracelet was a gift."


    "For what?" It''s Honey this time.


    "He said Mama Vane told him that it''s my birthday in three days."


    "In fairness, Mama Vane''s really good at ying cupid!" Bambi stated as he squirmed.


    After a while, her phone started ringing again. It was Daniel, for the second time. "Hi!... My friends? What about them?... Ok, hold on..." she covered the mouthpiece of her phone and turned to Honey. "He''s asking if you guys wanna join us at the club tonight?"


    Robin quickly raised a hand, "I''m in, that''s Daniel Agosti man! I''m interested!"


    "I can go, I''m free tonight," Steve stated.


    "Go, I''ll text Ada," Bambi told her.


    Honey and Kobe looked at each other before Kobe nudged at Lyken. "Kobe and I will join," Honey confirmed.


    Lastly was Lyken, "Sure, I''lle too after the meeting."


    She nodded at them before going back to her phone. She told Daniel that her friends areing then he ended the call.


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    A few more minutester, Honey started calling them to eat, but Jada really doesn''t have the energy to move. Instead, she checked her phone again and realized that Lyken was still on the couch. "Let''s go, Ly, let''s eat!"


    "Sure, I''ll be there in a sec," he responded.


    She pulled him out and didn''t let go of his hand until he stood up. Then they walked towards the kitchen. After having lunch, they went back to the living room.


    Jada excused herself to smoke and left them in her living room. As soon as she stepped out, she heard Bambi scream.


    She knew they''ll be talking about the calls again, so she made a sound as if the door was closed. But she deliberately left it open, she wanted to hear what they''re going to say.


    "You mean Daniel Agosti is one of Jada''s suitors? Wow!" Robin eximed.


    Steve gasped as they confirmed the information. "Well, I can''t me Agosti, Jada''s really gorgeous!"


    "True!" Honey agreed, "Even when Jada was new, she earned tons of suitors already. Even when we were still in Singapore."


    "I remember even a Senator''s son courted her, I saw that in the newspaper," Kobe added.


    "To be honest, Jada really got big shot suitors. I don''t know why she''s just ignoring them," Bambi smirked.


    Jada wanted to retaliate as she listened to Honey and Bambi bber about her. She wants to go back and scold her friends, but she stops herself.


    "Ly, you never had a girlfriend too after you broke up with Jada right?" Honey asked.


    "Yeah, she never had a girlfriend but she got spare tires. Even when he was with Jada, he cheats on her," Bambi sneered and Kobe shut him up.


    Bambi''s savage! He really doesn''t know when to shut his mouth. Jada can only shake her head as she listens to their conversation.


    Though Jada''s arm was already feeling numb, she still can''t let go of the door. As they continued gossiping, she continued listening.


    "But you and Jada are ok now right? You said you''re friends," Steve asked.


    Honey nodded at him before turning to Lyken, "Yeah, you managed to tie all loose ends between the two of you?"


    "Then maybe you two can start dating someone else again," Robin chirped.


    "I agree, since you''re both single and you don''t seem to have any ns of reconciling, then why don''t you guys let yourselves explore!" Kobe suggested.


    No one spoke after that. They all stayed quiet. Jada suddenly felt anxious that they might have found out that she''s listening.


    "Wait guys, Lyken seems jealous," Kobe broke the silence.


    Again, no one responded. No one even refuted what he said. Even Lyken didn''t bother answering.


    ''Was he really jealous? Could it be that he doesn''t want me to go out on dates? Hey wait, why do I care?''

 Chapter 28 - Dating

    "Dude, what are you nning to do?" Kobe asked.


    There inside Lyken''s car, cruising Toledo on their way to the airport. They''re going to pick up the daughter of their client.


    "nning to do, on what?" he asked, confused.


    "Your n about Jada''s suitors!" Kobe chuckled.


    Lyken looked at him, weighing if he was serious about what he was saying or not. Unfortunately, he does look like he''s serious, but he can onlyugh at him. "What''s so funny, man? Are you just gonna let those suitors make a move on her? You won''t even do anything? You''re giving up?" he asked continuously.


    "You know my situation with Jada, man! From the moment she told me she wants us to be friends, I know. I already know that we''re hopeless. That she''s already put a period in our story," he responded as he looked outside the window. "You''re confusing. I thought you still liked her? Do you still love her? Aren''t you even jealous of all those suitors? Well, for sure you''re not jealous yet, because you haven''t seen them together. But if they''re there, right in front of you, do you think you can still calm down?"


    "Kobe, I''d let you call me a lunatic if I''m not even jealous. But for now, that''s all I can do, to get jealous, quietly. I can''t make a move yet since we haven''t really talked about the past, so I guess I''ll just have to wait. All I can do right now is to watch from the sidelines, dude," he exined.


    "What about you? Do you have no ns of going out on dates? Or even court someone?" he pried.


    "I haven''t really seen or met anyone I''m interested in. If there is then why not?" tapping his best friend''s shoulder, Lyken chuckled at him, "Calm down man, who knows? I might eventually find someone who can rece Jada." "You two are a mess," Kobe stated, nodding without looking at his friend. Lyken doesn''t understand why he''s getting all worked up about him and Jada.


    When Lyken agreed to be friends with Jada, he thought of setting aside everything. But he didn''t prepare himself for the possibility that someone will start courting her.


    That''s not impossible. Even if Jada is dressed in rugs, her beauty will shine through and no one can stop other men from seeing that.


    And now, here theye. Those who noticed are starting to approach her. Lyken wanted to panic just by thinking that she was going out on a date.


    He wanted to do something to stop their n. But at the same time, he doesn''t have the guts to do that.


    When they reached the airport, they only waited for thirty minutes to find the person they were picking up. It''s Natalie Akiyama, the daughter of a billionaire Japanese businessman.


    Both her parents are Japanese, but she stayed in the US to study so she''s fluent in English. Meaning, they won''t have a hard timemunicating with her.


    Natalie was assigned by her father as the supervisor for the construction of their building. Akiyama Enterprise is nning to open a business in the country.


    "Hi, are you the owners of QF Construction?" she asked when she got near them.


    Kobe and Lyken nodded at her. He doesn''t know about his friend, but he''ll be lying if he says he wasn''t stunned. Natalie''s a beauty.


    Although she''s Japanese, her eyes are round and they are blue. She has short hair with bangs and it suits her rounded face.


    Her lips are pinkish and her nose is high and narrow. She stands at 5 ''5 and her body is to die for.


    "I''m Lyken Fontani and this is thepany''s CEO, Kobe Quintana," extending his hand as he introduces himself and his friend.


    She nodded at them, shook their hands, and called on the porter who assisted her with her luggage. Then the trio walked to the parking lot, not far from the airport''s entrance.


    "My father didn''t inform me that the owners are this handsome. I''m Natalie by the way," introducing herself while standing outside Lyken''s car.


    He reached out for her hand and gave it a light squeeze. Kobe shook her hand again but it didn''t even seem tost for a second.


    "Where are you staying?" Kobe asked.


    "I''ll be staying at Centro Grand. I wanted it to be close to the construction site because I really hate driving," she replied.


    "Okay, we''ll drop you by your hotel then," Kobe informed her and she nodded in response.


    "We won''t start with the construction until Monday right?" Natalie asked as soon as she''s inside.


    "Yeah, you still have time to rest," Lyken responded.


    "Do you guys wanna go out tonight? I think I need to party before doing business," she giggled.


    "You can join us if you want. Mr. Fontani here can pick you up at your hotel" Kobe suggested. Lyken threw him a death re, unsure what he''s nning to do.


    "I would love that if it''s okay with Mr. Fontani," Natalie smiled.


    "You can just call me Lyken. And of course, that''s fine," he smiled as he turned to look at her.


    "You can just call me Natalie too," smiling as she batted her eyshes.


    Lyken felt rather awkward. ''Is she flirting with me?'' He can''t help but think, yet again, instead of dwelling on it, he let go of the thought.


    In less than an hour, they reached the hotel where she will be staying. She refused to be taken to her suite but she reminded them of tonight''s gimmick.


    "So, I''ll see you guys tonight then!"


    When Natalie left and while they were on their way back to the car, he couldn''t help but ask his friend. "What was that dude?" calling Kobe off after what he did.


    "What do you mean what was that? I''m trying to help you find a date! We can''t just let Jada go out on dates you know? You have to do it too!"


    "Kobe this isn''t part of my n," he sneered, lightly punching his friend''s arm.


    "Ly, calm down! Think of this as some sort of test," Kobe told him, grinning. However, Lyken can only crease his forehead at him. "You see, since Jada got a dateter, you should have one too. Then we''ll see who will get jealous first." Lyken pressed on his temple as he shook his head, "I don''t know about you man, but I really don''t think this is a good idea," he sighed.


    When they arrived at Jada''s unit, she was already preparing for her dinner date. She sat down next to Honey, as Bambi and Ada worked on her hair. Honey, on the other hand, helped her zip up her sandals.


    "How was the daughter of the billionaire?" Honey asked as Kobe sat down next to her.


    "Babe, you won''t believe it. Natalie''s a goddess!" he blurted out. Honey creased her forehead at him but Kobe winked and Honey instantly got the message. "I think she''s in our age range too. And take note, she can''t take her eyes off of Lyken," he finished.


    "Really? Does she look like she''s interested in Lyken?" Honey added.


    "Is she sexy, dude?" Steve pried while watching a basketball game on TV.


    "You guys can see for yourselfter. You''ll have the opportunity to judge her. Lyken''s picking her up and she''s joining us tonight," Kobe bragged.


    "Yeah right! Just make sure that she''s on the same level as Jada!" Robin blurted out and Jada''s eyes widened in shock. She didn''t expect Robin to say something like that.


    "Shut up Robin!" Jada called him off. "Leave Lyken alone, let him enjoy his singlehood. Don''t jinx it!"


    Kobe and Lyken exchanged nces. Kobe realized that his n wasn''t working at all. Lyken, on the other hand, felt a bit of pain after hearing what she said. It''s as if she really doesn''t care whether she''s with someer or not. "Hey!... I''m at unit 218... Yeah, they''re here... Of course, see you!" He heard her say as she answered the phone.


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    "He''s here!" She announced before standing up.


    She checked herself in the mirror before going to the kitchen. After a few seconds, someone''s already ringing her doorbell.


    "I''ll get it," she interrupted Bambi who was about to stand up to open the door. "Hi! Come in!"


    The man who showed up is as tall as Kobe, he''s 6 ''1 too. The sleeves of his shirt are about to rip apart as his muscles bulge. He undeniably got a mouth-watering build.


    He''s wearing a navy blue polo shirt, paired with faded jeans and dark blue topsider. His hair is left in a mess but it looks good on him.


    "Guys, this is Daniel Agosti. Daniel, these are my friends, Bambi, Kobe, Steve, Robin, Lyken, Ada, and my best friend Honey," Jada introduced them one by one. He immediately shook their hands before he turned to Jada.


    He eyed her from head to toe and smiled, "You''re very beautiful!" he praised and Jada smiled. "Are you ready to go?" Daniel asked. Jada''s wearing a white blouse with folded sleeves and knotted hem. She paired it with ck leather shorts and diator sandals. Bambi applied a very thinyer of makeup on her. Ada, on the other hand, tied her hair in a half ponytail.


    "Yep!" she responded then she turned to her friends, shooting her brows up.


    "We''ll see you guyster?" Daniel asked and Honey quickly nodded at him.


    When Jada and Daniel leave, Bambi and Ada can''t help but squeal. "That''s some kind of Adonis!" Bambi even blurted out.


    "Yes! He''s a winner! Do you think Jada can handle that? He looks huge! No, he''s definitely huge!" Adamented.


    Honey red at them, "Shut up you too! He looks decent, stop imagining things!"This text is ? N?velDrama/.Org.


    Lyken, on the other hand, can''t sit still when Jada bids them farewell. He suddenly felt the urge to leave and pick up Natalie from her hotel so they could go to the club as quickly as possible.


    He cannot not have a date tonight. At the same time, he wants to witness what will happen between Jada and Daniel.


    He doesn''t want to be the only one feeling jealous. ''The question is, will Jada get jealous if I show up with Natalie? Will she even care?''

 Chapter 29 - Robin’s Topic

    Jada and Daniel head to a restaurant in Centro. But since she''s still feeling full, she opted for a light meal and the same goes for her date.


    "You sure you''re okay with that?" he even asked.


    "Yeah, I''m not really hungry."


    It felt a little awkward going out with someone as popr as Daniel Agosti. From when they came in until they were seated, all attention was on them. "Ufortable?" he asked, likely sensing her uneasiness.


    "Not really. I''m a little conscious though, I feel like all eyes are on us," she whispered.


    He looked around and chuckled. There''s a group of girls who waved at him when his eyesnded on them. The other girls looked like they were about to faint as he nced at them. "All eyes are on you!" he told her. "You did catch their attention. Mine too!"


    Jada just shook her head. These girls are definitely after her attention. They''re trying to catch Daniel''s. Who won''t be? It''s Daniel Agosti anyway!


    She suddenly felt irritated. These girls are so desperate for attention and it''s starting to annoy her. She really hates girls who chase men. It''s just so unbing.


    "I think we should hurry and leave. Before they snatch you away from me," he giggled, motioning towards the table of bachelors.


    Jada nced towards the direction he gestured and one of the men even waved at her. "These assholes!" he muttered through gritted teeth.


    "We can leave now if you''re done," she told him before he lost hisposure.


    He nodded and called for the waiter to get their bill. While waiting, she started checking on her phone and saw Honey''s message. They''re already at the club.


    After paying, Daniel offered a hand which she took with a smile. Before going out, she excused herself to go to the restroom first.


    When she came out, Daniel was already talking to a woman she''s not familiar with. She looked like she was asking him something because she saw nodding and shaking his head from time to time in response. Jada felt irritated so she quickly approached Daniel and hooked her arm to his. The woman smirked at her but she just smiled in return.


    "Let''s go?" Daniel asked and she nodded. He then turned towards the woman flirting with him. "I''ll go ahead. My girlfriend''s here," he told her, smiling.


    She was shocked by what he said but chose to ignore it. Jada just followed him as he led her out of the restaurant to his car.


    "Sorry, I had to say that!"


    "It''s fine. No worries," she understood. He said that to get rid of the woman and that''s alright with her.


    Jada and Daniel headed to the club. Thirty minutester, Lyken and Natalie came. Looking around, he easily spotted them as there were not many people at the club.


    Kobe and Lyken introduced the woman to their friends. But of course, Lyken can''t help but look at Jada and Daniel who are whispering at one another while seated at the corner of the couch.


    Everyone got their sses so he asked the waiter to bring two for him and Natalie. He even poured a drink for her.


    "How long have you guys been here?" he asked Kobe, not taking his eyes off the couple who were quietly conversing. "An hour or so, but Jada and Daniel got here thirty minutes ago," he responded.


    "How many sses has she finished?"


    "That''s her first, it''s actually surprising," Kobe chuckled.


    That was indeed surprising. Most of the time, Jada has already consumed a bottle of tequ in as short as thirty minutes.


    But it seemed like he''s controlling her alcohol in the meantime. Or maybe she doesn''t have much time to drink as she was busy whispering with Daniel.


    After a while, Ada started inviting everyone to the dancefloor. As usual, he spotted someone good-looking that''s why he''s in a hurry to get the guy''s attention. Everyone stood up except for Jada and Daniel. Now, that is unusual. Back then, Jada would always be the first one to hustle to the dancefloor, now she passed.


    While there, Lyken can''t stop himself from ncing at the two. She can see how Jada''s enjoying her conversation with her date. As if there''s no one else aside from the two of them. Moments after, Jada stood up and Daniel followed. She went to the restroom and Daniel stayed by the door. He waited for her and even escorted her back to the table. ''Hold up, why am I watching their every move? Jada doesn''t even seem to care that I''m here and I''m with another woman.''


    Lyken felt weak, in his heart and entire body. It''s as if he''s about to lose it. He can''t believe that she''s really okay with the idea that he''s dating someone else. ''What is this? Are we really just friends?''


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    Jada, on the other hand, didn''t feel bored, even for a minute, though she didn''t dance the whole night. She wasn''t even surprised that she didn''t drink that much.


    She had a good time talking to Daniel. She had fun hearing his stories about his career, race car driving, as well as his travels abroad.


    ording to him, he has two older siblings. Her sister was a former model too before she married an Italian businessman.


    "Do you have something going on with Lyken?" he asked out of the blue. They''re in the car, driving home.


    "He''s my ex-boyfriend. Like, three years ago," she replied, though she''s confused why he''s asked.


    "I see! That''s probably why he kept watching us while we were talking," he added.


    Jada can''t help but smile. ''For real? Lyken was watching us?'' She doesn''t really want to put a meaning to what Daniel said, but she can''t help but wonder why Lyken did that. He''s probably surprised by her behavior while at the club. He''s used to her dancing until her feet hurt and drinking until she can''t anymore.


    "Do you want toe in?" she asked when they reached her condo.


    "Nah, maybe next time. I know you''re tired. You should rest," he answered, smiling as he lightly tapped her by the shoulder.


    "Ok then!"


    Jada kissed him on the cheek when they came out of the car. She was about to turn her back but he held her hand, "By the way, Jada, do you have ns for your birthday?" "We''re nning to go to the beach. You wannae?"


    "How long will it be?"


    "Hmm... We''re booked for a week. We''re leaving Friday."Content bel0ngs to N?vel(D)r/a/ma.Org.


    "You sure I can go?"


    She nodded at him and he gave her a salute before walking to the driver''s seat. He waited for her to get inside the elevator before starting his car.


    When Jada entered her unit, everyone was there except for Natalie. "Wow, Ja! That''s a beautiful smile right there!" Steve chaffed.


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    "Any news on your date? He didn''t let go of you the whole night!"


    "True! She didn''t even dance with us!" Bambi frowned.


    Sheid down on the couch, resting her head on Robin''sp before she turned to them. "That was my choice! I had fun exchanging career stories with him," she responded to the pinks. "Hmm... is that why you didn''t drink much too?" Robin asked as hebed her hair with his fingers. Jada nodded and the pinks squealed when they saw her response.


    "We''re leaving for Huesca this Friday right?" she asked Honey and her friend nodded.


    "Why? Are we canceling?" Steve asked.


    Jada shook her head, "I invited Daniel, just making sure I told him the right day," she giggled and the pinks started shrieking again.


    "Ah yeah, by the way, will it be ok if Natalie joins us too?" We''re supposed to start the construction on Monday but we had to reschedule because of our Huesca trip," Kobe informed them. "Yeah, of course! You guys invite her so she can enjoy her time here first before you guys start working. We''re only staying there for a week anyway," Jada responded.


    Kobe then turned to Lyken, punching his friend lightly on the arm, "Go ahead and invite her Ly!"


    "Oh! Lyken''s a grown up now!" Jada teased but he only smiled at her as he took out his phone.


    "Drop it guys! What''s with this drama? Why don''t you two just reconcile and stop making each other jealous!" Robin called them off.


    Lyken and Jada looked at each other. Sheid down again, this time, resting her head on Lyken''sp. "What''s your problem?" she asked, smirking at Robin.


    "You two are very obvious, actually. You''re just trying to make each other jealous by pretending to date someone else. I don''t think you don''t like each other anymore. Why don''t you just fix whatever''s the problem between the two of you and get back together?"


    She was in awe after hearing Robin''s rant. Even Lyken was rendered speechless, that he could only shake his head at their friend.


    "Robin, can you not get into their case? Mind your own business and leave them alone. Those two are at the right age, they know what they''re doing," Honey scolded him.


    Robin pouted at her before turning to them again, "I just don''t get it. Why do you have to hurt each other when it''s obvious that you still like one another? That you still love each other. That''s just weird!"


    Jada can''t stand listening to Robin anymore, she stood up before he could speak again. "You''re drunk, Rob. Go to bed!" forcing augh as she heads to the kitchen.


    ''This moron! Why would he even bring up the issue between me and Lyken? I''m not yet prepared to answer anything rted to that!''

 Chapter 30 - Before the Celebration

    As we''re leaving for Huesca the next day, Honey and Jada decide to drop by the mall. They''re nning to shop for what they need and the pinks joined them. While in the car, the pinks talked nonstop. They start telling stories about boys, then their topic changes to outfits, then entertainment and everything else. "But in all fairness, byotch, Daniel seems serious about you," Ada stated.


    "Byotch please, he''s just bored. Of course, he''s far from his family and he doesn''t have lots of friends here in our country," Jada retorted.


    "Wow! If all men get bored like that, dating and giving random gifts, then we girls would have been very happy," Bambi squealed.


    Honey and Jadaughed. Jada suddenly recalled how they were before and she missed it. Back then, they all seemed to be problem free. But in reality, they have issues they can''t even tell each other. The gossiping and theughter stopped when they got to the mall. After parking her car, Jada and her friends went straight to the department store to look for outfits they could wear at the beach. "Sis, you think you can wear this at Huesca?" Honey asked, showing her a neon green two-piece swimsuit.


    "Why not?"


    "Seriously? I don''t think I can. Even if I modeled before, I don''t think I can wear something as skimpy as this." Honey even shook her head at Jada.


    "Really Ja? You can wear that?" Ada asked again.


    Creasing her forehead, she turned to him, "How much is your bet?"


    "Two hundred if you can really wear that! No cover-ups!" he responded.


    Jada nodded and gave him a thumbs-up as she ced the swimsuit in her basket. All three of them nced at each other, still in disbelief at what she did.


    After two hours of shopping, Bambiined that he''s hungry. Instead of going home, they decided to look for a ce to eat.


    On their way in, Jada noticed someone familiar in the nearby coffee shop. He''s with a woman so she stopped on her track to make sure. it was indeed Lyken.


    She stopped on her track to look again, it was indeed Lyken. He''s inside a nearby coffee shop with a woman.


    She saw how she wiped his mouth andughed at each other while eating and conversing. But that''s not what she''s interested in.


    What really caught her attention was the very familiar woman Lyken''s with. All of a sudden, unwanted memoriese shing back to her mind.


    Scenes from that dreadful night started reying before Jada''s eyes. She suddenly felt goosebumps creeping all over her.


    Cold sweats started breaking from her forehead down to her neck. Jada''s stomach felt like it''s being squeezed and she wanted to throw up.


    "Ja, are you ok?" Ada asked when he noticed that she didn''t follow them. Jada nodded and averted her eyes so Ada won''t see where she''s looking. "Let''s just go home. I suddenly feel unwell," she told them.


    Jada was thankful that they didn''t ask anymore. They noticed that she''s pale and in difort, so they just agreed with her.


    When they''re inside the car, everyone remained quiet. Not one of them was talking and Jada just kept on letting out sighs. She''s feeling tense.


    Honey, however, noticed something was wrong. She wanted to ask Jada about it, but she couldn''t find the courage to do so.


    When they reached her condo, she headed straight to her room. She didn''t bother telling them, scared that they might ask.


    As soon as he sat down on her bed, her tears started streaming. Tears that she''s been trying to hide since they left the mall. Tears that she wouldn''t want her friends to see. ''Why is he with that woman? What''s with them? Did they do it again?''


    Random questions started popping inside her head. Questions that she can''t even ask anyone. Questions that she wouldn''t want to hear the answers to.


    She kept crying until she fell asleep. But Jada was woken up by people arguing. She forced herself up and got out of the room.


    "Why didn''t you even text me? I went to the mall thinking you guys were there, I waited for two hours only to find out that you''re already home!" It was Kobe and he sounded mad.


    Honey looked irritated as well, she even crossed her arms over her chest before facing her boyfriend, "What do you want us to do? I told you, we panicked, okay? Jada was suddenly feeling unwell and wanted to go home. We don''t even know what happened to her and until now, she hasn''t evene out of her room!"


    Jada wanted tough at her, as she still sounded sweet despite her irritation. Watching the two, she let out a heavy sigh and went to the living roomContent bel0ngs to N?vel(D)r/a/ma.Org.


    What she didn''t expect were the visitors quietly watching the show. Steve, Ada, Bambi, Robin, and Lyken were all seated on her couch.


    "Kobe," Jada interrupted. "It was my fault. Sorry!"


    He, too, let out a sigh,bing his hair with his fingers, he plopped on the couch. They all remained quiet even after that.


    Jada went to the kitchen, poured water into a ss, and drank from it. Then she headed back to the living room and sat on the couch with the rest of them.


    I had to stick with my story that I wasn''t feeling well earlier and now I''m fine. I did that so that they won''t ask any more questions.


    "Let''s just drink, to make up for you guys!" smiling faintly, she looked at each one of them, waiting for their reaction but they were still quiet until Ada stood up and grabbed Jada''s car key.


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    "I''ll buy the drinks. Bambi,e with me!" tapping our friend as he heads to the door.


    Jada kept herself busy by looking at her phone though she wasn''t really checking anything. She didn''t notice that Lyken moved next to her.


    She wanted to stand and leave, but she had to keep herself calm. This is not the right time for her drama, her two best friends just argued.


    "Are you okay?" Lyken asked and she nodded in response. She didn''t even bother to spend some energy to look at him.


    From her peripheral view, he saw Lyken nod, lean back and everything''s quiet again. After a while, the pinks came and they ced the bottles of vodka on the coffee table.


    "I got tequ for you," Bambi told her, "Even if you don''t say it, I know you need that right now," he whispered.


    She looked at Bambi and smiled faintly at him. He''s right. Jada needs a good drink to help her forget what she saw at the mall.


    Everyone was still quiet even when they started drinking. She noticed Kobe and Honey whispering at one another, they seem to be okay now. She heard Kobe apologizing to Honey for his outburst. After two bottles of vodka, Ada''s machine started. Meanwhile, Jada remained quiet while having a staring contest with her bottle of tequ.


    They''re leaving for Huesca the next day. Jada told herself that she needs to maintain herposure and not bring any negative vibes along with her.


    They will be celebrating her birthday and her friends prepared for it. She doesn''t want to ruint it and waste all their efforts. She has to keep herself calm. ''This will soon be over Jada. In the meantime, try to forget everything you saw earlier.''

 Chapter 31 - Take it Slow

    At eight in the morning, they''re already on their way to Huesca. The group brought two cars with them and they''re nning to leave them at the airport''s parking lot.


    In Kobe''s car, there''s Honey, Bambi, and Ada, while in Jada''s car were Steve, Robin, and Lyken. She insisted on driving to divert her attention.


    Daniel and Natalie went straight to the airport. They were already there when they arrived. After double-checking their luggage, they boarded the ne.


    Jada and Ada sat next to each other, and behind them were Bambi and Steve. Honey and Kobe were on their left side and Robin and Lyken were in front of them.


    The guests were on a different ne as they werete in booking their tickets. Fortunately, they found tickets with the same schedule as the group.


    It took them two hours to reach Huesca Airport and another 20 minutes to reach the resort. The heat of the sun was already painful to the skin and they were all very sweaty.


    When they reached the vi, everyone went straight to their assigned rooms. Honey informed us that they''re meeting again after half an hour for ate lunch.


    Jada''s musing was interrupted when she heard light knocks on the door. That was only then that she realized that Ada''s no longer in their room.


    "Come in!" It was Lyken who came.


    "Hi, I came to check on you," he told her in a low voice. Jada''s brow flicked, confused. "Sorry, it''s just that, you''ve been very quiet during our trip. I''m not used to it so I thought you''re not feeling well," he exined, as he scratched the back of his head.


    Jada just smiled faintly at him, "I''m fine! I''m just having a bit of a headache, maybe I''m having a hangover afterst night," she lied.


    Pushing himself away from the dresser where he was leaning, he sat down next to her on the bed. "Let''s go, they''re already waiting for us," then he reached out for her arm, lightly pulling her off of the bed.


    Lyken let go of her when they stepped out of the room, but he reached out for her hand again, "If you''re not okay, please let me know," he told her sweetly.


    Jada turned to face him, wanting to say something but chose not to so she just turned to walk towards the direction of the restaurant. She even heard him let out a sigh before he followed her.


    Everyone was already seated when they came. Daniel stood up to wee her with a hug then she smiled at Natalie. Jada also noticed that they were having fun talking to each other so she didn''t bother herself with Daniel.


    They stayed at the restaurant for almost an hour, eating and talking at the same time. When they went out, the sun was still scorching hot so they decided to go back to their rooms first.


    Jadaid down on the bed with her eyes closed, still trying to get rid of all the unnecessary thoughts, then she fell asleep. Not sure how long it''s been, she woke up to someone lightly tapping her arm.


    "Byotch, let''s go! We''re here to enjoy~" Ada told her as soon as she opened her eyes.


    Jada just smiled at him as she pushed herself off of the bed. She moved the curtain a bit to peek from the window, it was almost sunset.


    She quickly opened her luggage, grabbed a pair of bikinis and a kaftan, then went straight to the bathroom to get changed. When she stepped out, Ada was still there, waiting for her.


    As they walked towards the group, men even whistled at them. She wasn''t a bit happy but Ada''s enjoying the attention.


    "Wow, Jada! Aren''t you a little too formal for the beach?" Steve teased.


    Jada hit his arm as she ced her towel on the lounge chair near them. "Aren''t you guys jumping in?" she asked.


    "We were just waiting for you," Steve responded.


    She quickly took off her kaftan and her lc bikini was disyed. She saw how Steve, Robin, and Daniel''s jaws fell open as they looked at her.


    "Stop molesting me, you guys!" She spat at her friends as she smiled at Daniel.


    "Wow, I didn''t know you''re this hot!" he eximed.


    She flicked her hair at him andughed again as she made her way to the beach. The water''s not that cold so Jada jumped right in. After a while, she heard someoneughing and screaming, it''s only then that she noticed they were already in the water.


    She continued swimming but she kicked something so she tried to bnce herself to check what or who it was. When Jada looked, it was Lyken who she saw near her, "Sorry," she muttered.


    "It''s fine," he simply answered. She was about to swim away when he called for her.Content bel0ngs to N?vel(D)r/a/ma.Org.


    "Ja," whispering her name, she turned to him with her forehead creased. "You''re a little off today. Is there something wrong?"


    Jada just looked at him, straight to his eyes. He looked worried but she was anxious, but she didn''t know why.


    Instead of saying something, she just shook her head in response as she ced a hand on his cheek. Jada wanted to let him know through that, that she''s fine and because of what he did, something was lifted off of her mind.


    "Jadan," he called again, "I know this is what you want, for us to be friends, to stay friends," he stated. "But I want you to know that I still love you. And even if it hurts that I can''t even do anything about my feelings for you, that I can show you how important you are to me, it''s okay. I''m fine with that, instead of losing you."


    Jada can see tears lingering in his eyes. She bit her lower lip to stop hers. "Thank you, Ly, for understanding," then she let go of him and swam away.


    Jada doesn''t know but Lyken''s words seem to have cured the wounds inside her. She doesn''t want to acknowledge that but it definitely lifted something heavy inside her.


    To be honest, she''s hopeful too. She''s hopeful that they can still go back to how they used to be. She wanted to relive the sweet times they had together.


    If their love for each other can get rid of the anger in her heart, she''d want to give them one more chance. But she knows that this isn''t the right time for that. All she knows right now is that she''s happy after hearing what Lyken said.


    It was already dark when the boys started setting up the bonfire. They don''t know where Natalie and Daniel went but they didn''t mind.


    As the fire grew, they all started sitting around it. Kobe evenid down a nket on the sand for Honey and him to sit on, while Steve and Robin sat close to them. Ada and Bambiid down their nkets as well.


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    As Jada walked towards them, she saw Lykenying a nket on the sand and when he saw her, he gestured for her to sit there. Jada smiled at him as she did.


    "Where is Natalie?" he asked, grabbing a handful of sand and throwing it to his feet.


    "You''re too slow, Daniel already got him," she teased but he just rolled his eyes at her.


    "Why did you guys leave your dates alone?" Steve asked as he looked at her and Lyken.


    "me him," Jada responded as she pointed at Lyken. "He didn''t tie Natalie to his waist," then she chuckled.


    Jada felt him move closer, cing his chin on her shoulder as he whispered, "You''re all I need!" it was indeed a whisper but Jada heard it clearly. She turned and nudged at him, creasing her brows. "That wasn''t cheesy Ly!" Robin stated. Jada didn''t know they heard it but Lyken blushed. He even covered his face as he turned to face the opposite direction.


    "Why? What was that?" Steve pried and Robin repeated what Lyken said. They all startedughing and Jada couldn''t help but join in. Lyken, on the other hand, turned tomato red in embarrassment. "Why dude? Did you and Jada level up? Are you now BF-GF''s instead of BFFs?" Steve teased.


    "We''re fixing things, man," he responded without even turning to face them.


    Everyone startedughing again. "Good luck dude!" Steve told him as he raised his hand for a high five with Jada.


    She shook her head at him. She wanted to refute but she stopped herself. Maybe that''s what she wanted to happen too. For them to fix things.


    Jada won''t even deny that. Because at this very moment, all she wants is to stay right next to Lyken for the whole night.

 Chapter 32 - A Steamy Night

    It was past eleven in the evening when Honey and Kobe left. They said they were already sleepy so they let them go.


    They''re staying in one room, while Ada and Jada are roommates. In another room are Steve, Robin, and Bambi, while Lyken, Daniel, and Natalie have their rooms. The group stayed but in no less than thirty minutes, the rest of the guys left too. Jada stayed, watching the bonfire, enjoying its crackling sound.This text is ? N?velDrama/.Org.


    Her attention was caught when someone ced a hand on her shoulder. Jada looked up to see Lyken standing behind her, "You''re not going in yet?" he asked. Jada smiled and shook her head. She wants to stay a bit longer to listen to the sound of the waves. Lyken then sits next to her.


    "I thought you went in already," she told him. Earlier, he excused himself to go to the restroom and when he came back, everyone had already left except Jada. He didn''t respond to her so she turned to face him. He was lying on the nket, both arms propped under his head.


    "You go inside and rest," but he just smiled at her.


    He rolled to his stomach, cing both arms under his chin. "I''ll stay here with you," he muttered.


    The two stayed there a bit longer. she already downed all the leftover beer but he''s still not talking. She can see him ncing at her from time to time.


    He was just letting out sighs without saying a single word. It''s as if he wanted to tell her something yet he doesn''t know how to get started.


    "Let''s go in," it''s the third time that she heard him yawn. He looked like he was ready to doze off, he just can''t leave her alone.


    Lyken stood up and offered a hand to her. Jada took it and stood up, grabbing the nket and cing it on top of the lounge chair.


    Before they started walking, he offered his hand again and without second thoughts, Jada took it. He even let their fingers intertwine.


    "I missed this," he whispered.


    Jada looked at him, unsure where he was trying to lead her, but she just let him. She''s liking the feeling anyway and she doesn''t want it to end any time soon.


    They were on their way upstairs to their room when he stopped and gently pulled her so she stopped walking too. He looked up at her, as he was standing on a lower step.


    They were just staring at each other and she could see the sadness in his eyes. She wanted to hug him but she couldn''t move. She can feel the warmth of his palm on her waist, prating the thin dress she''s wearing.


    "I missed you Ja," he whispered again.


    Jada can see the tears welling in the corners of his eyes. She wanted to kiss and hug him, let him know that everything was fine, but she held back, unsure whether it was the right thing to do.


    Lyken pushed her back a bit, taking another step up. "C-Can I kiss you?" he was hesitant.


    Alcohol has already affected her, but she heard him loud and clear. Instead of answering, she closed her eyes, parting her lips slightly.


    It''s as if she was signaling him that yes, he can kiss her right there and then. He can do what he wants to her at that very moment, even if he wants more than a kiss.


    She felt him move closer and his lips brushed hers. He hugged her tightly as if he didn''t want to let go.


    When he let go of her, she felt his hand on her chin, slowly lifting her face, then he started kissing her again. His kisses were gentle and the feeling of being kissed by him wiped all the worries in her.


    Jada felt like his kisses alone had already swept her anger away. She suddenly felt like she was never angry at him in the first ce.


    He started slow and gentle before his kisses grew fiercer. They were longing. He''s telling her that his kisses alone can remove all her apprehensions.


    Because of that, Jada didn''t hold back. She slowly wrapped her arms around his neck and started kissing him back. She gave him thirsty kisses. She wants him to realize that she wants more and she won''t like it if he stops. His hands moved towards her shoulder. The next thing she knows, it''s tracing her jaw. He pulled her closer and their kisses intensified. Maybe because of alcohol and their longing for each other.


    They''ve shared kisses before. She even kissed him when she was exacting her revenge and it''s different from the kisses they''re sharing at that moment.


    Jada has no idea how they reached the room, his room. He pushed her towards the door, making a loud banging sound as it closed.


    "Sorry Sweetie, sorry," he whispered to her lips. She can clearly see the worry in his eyes even if it''s just the moon that''s giving light to the room. "Sshhh. It''s fine," she whispered to him.


    Then she started kissing him again. It was fiercer, provoking. Their hugs grew tighter, they''re telling each other that no one wants to let go. Lyken''s hands started moving. It went up and down her back before it moved up and down my arms, sending shivers to her spine.


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    He slowly moved his hand over her breast, cupping it gently and rubbing it with his palm. Jada suddenly felt drunk and her knees weakened.


    Lyken untied her wraparound and removed it in a blink of an eye. Moments after, her top was untangled and he started nting kisses on her neck.


    Turning her head left and right, Jada can''t stop herself from moaning. The tip of his tongue touched her bosom, circling it, making her feel high.


    He sucked it gently and Jada felt like she''s about to lose it. She quickly looked for his lips and he let out a moan as she slipped her tongue inside his mouth. His hands start moving faster, touching her curves and caressing the right ces.


    In Lyken''s head, all he knows is that he''ll give up everything for Jada''s kiss. Just one real kiss. No pretensions. Just one kiss from the woman he so loves. That was all he wanted.


    But with what is happening between us at that very moment, he doesn''t know if he''ll be content with a kiss. Whenever she hears her let out soft moans, he''s turned on.


    Lyken has no idea how she lived her life in New York. With what she''s been doing since she came back, he doesn''t know if he''s the first man to do this to her, but he doesn''t really care.


    He loves her so much and he doesn''t care whether he''s the tenth man she''ll sleep with. He''s not even bothered. What''s important is that she''s his tonight.


    She''s epting all his advances and she never refused, even once. Lyken''s kisses, his touches, she''s returning everything and he''s feeling ecstatic because of that.


    "Ah Ly," she moaned, and that heats things up. He gently rubbed his manhood in between her thighs. Sucking her bosom as gently as possible though he wanted to devour them.


    He can feel her arms tightening around his neck. "Please Ly," she begged, so he dismissed his inhibitions. Lyken kissed her again before he turned her towards the bed.


    Laying her down slowly, she took off his shirt, lifted her legs, and ced them on his shoulder as he lowered himself on the bed. He reached out for her breast and he can feel her hands over his as he starts massaging it.


    nting small kisses on her stomach, he made my way down to her navel. He continued kissing her there as he started removing thest piece of cloth that covers her.


    Lyken slowly and gently touched her folds and her body arched. He kissed her right there before he started licking her slowly. The taste of her juice almost drove him wild. She''s so wet and his stick grew harder.


    He slowly touched her hole with his middle finger. "Shit," she blurted out. Lyken doesn''t want to tease her more so he slowly slipped his finger inside her.


    "Ahhh," Jada moaned.


    Lyken stood up andid down next to her. She ced her leg on top of his and moved along the rhythm of his finger.


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    He looked for her lips and started kissing her hungrily. As she pulled my hair, he felt like he''s about to go bald but he didn''t care. She''s almost there.


    Jada''s walls tighten around his finger so he moves faster. Sucking her bosom as he works with his finger, Jada starts to explode.


    He stared at her as she finished and she smiled at him in return. That alone melted his heart. He kissed Jada over again as he positioned her in the middle of the bed. Lyken removed his board shorts and underwear as she spread her legs apart. He climbed on top of her, gently rubbing his stick right in the middle of her. She started gasping for air, "Ly, do it please," she begged in a whisper.


    Her voice made his stick grow harder so he didn''t make her wait longer. He had a hard time at first so he looked at her and she was staring at me.


    She stared at him with dreamy eyes and nodded, permitting him to invade her. And when he did, Lyken immediately regretted the time he doubted her. Right there and then he knew he was her first. Because when he pushed himself in, he knew he broke something inside her.


    "I won''t continue if it hurts too much," I whispered as she heard her react to his thrust.


    She shook her head, "Just do it... please..." Lyken kissed her lips hard so she wouldn''t feel the pain before he started thrusting again.


    After a while, Lyken feels her dancing to the rhythm only they know. He thrust deeper and she gasped. "Shit Jada, I''ve always wanted to do this." "Do it, Ly, own me," she responded and it just made him feel hotter.


    He can feel his climaxing so he sped up his movement and she did the same. "Let''s go together," he whispered and she hurriedly nodded at him.


    Lyken let everything out inside her and he felt her arms around his neck tighten before letting go of him, she lost all her energy. Lyken smiled as she went through the ecstasy. Kissing her gently on her lips and neck, Lyken plopped on her side, hugging her close to him. She even returned the hug although he knew she''s exhausted.


    He let Jada rest her head on his arm then he pulled the nket to cover her before hugging her tightly. He won''t let go this time.


    Jada hugged him back and he kissed her forehead. That was the first night he shared with her and he''ll cherish that moment for the rest of his life.


    Lyken knew right there and then that he can''t live without her next to him. He decided not to let go, ever.

 Chapter 33 - Jinxed

    When Lyken woke up, Jada was no longer by his side. He runs outside to check if she''s already with their friends, but she''s not there either.


    Feeling weak at the thought that she left him, he sat on his bed, cupping his head with both hands. After a while, he heard movements inside the bathroom so he went in to check. There she is, Jada. She''s in the bathtub, head leaning on the edge with her eyes closed. Lyken approached her quietly and kissed her forehead.


    She opened her eyes and smiled at him. "Join me," he creased his forehead at her but she just chuckled at him. "Don''t tell me you''re shy even after what happenedst night?" Shaking his head, Lyken took off his clothes and joined in. Squeezing himself behind her, he pulled her closer, making her lean on his chest.


    He can feel his pet harden and he knows she did too because she giggled. She rested her head on his chest and made him hug her.


    The bathtub''s spacious but they were squeezed in one corner, but they don''t care. Lyken likes how they''re stuck to each other and he doesn''t want to be separated from her anymore.


    As he cannot contain what he''s feeling at that moment, he slowly inched in and kissed her neck. Jada let out a soft moan and that alone heated him.


    He stopped, thinking he doesn''t like it but she clicked her tongue. "Teaser," she spat and giggled.


    "Sorry," Lyken whispered and he continued what he just did.


    Jada arched her body as he licked her neck and when she did, he ced both hands over her bosom. He started massaging them and she started moaning again.


    "Ah, Lyken," she then reached out for his hand, sliding it down towards her stomach. She wanted to be touched down there so Lyken did.


    He moved his hand slowly to find her and when he did, he rubbed her gently. She bent her body backward as she started reacting to his touch, Lyken got more aggressive.


    She turned to face him, pushing his knees down, she sat on hisp, still facing him. They started kissing while she was slowly grinding, feeling his stick in between her thighs.


    And because of that, the steamy night they sharedst night continued. But it was literally wetter and wilder this time.


    He felt her touch his stick and guided it towards her hole. Her breath hitched as she bit on her lower lip when he went in, a sign that she hasn''t adjusted to it yet.


    Despite that, she continued her grinding and Lyken almost lost my sanity. He kissed Jada''s neck as she tightened her grip on his hair.


    "Shit, I love you, Jada," he whispered.


    She stopped moving for a bit as she stared right through his eyes. He wanted to take back what he said, thinking she hated it, but then she inched closer and whispered, "I love you too, Ly." What he heard intensified his emotions. He gripped her waist and pressed her harder to him. "Oh shit," she blurted out, surprised at what he did.


    Their rhythm quickened and in a matter of minutes, they both reached their peak. She hugged him by the waist and he did the same, not wanting to let go. Never letting go.


    Jada doesn''t know what''s happening to her. She felt like she got addicted to his kisses and touches.


    It feels like she owns him when they do it and no one can take him away from her. She enjoyed every minute of it although it felt like a dream.


    They took a shower and came out of his room together. Jada and Lyken headed for the restaurant as he received a message from Kobe telling him that everyone was there.


    Their friends were obviously surprised to see them together. Their eyes moved from Lyken to Jada and vice versa. They were in disbelief.


    Steve cleared his throat as they came closer, but she just rolled her eyes at him. "Where''s Daniel and Natalie?" Jada asked no one in specific.


    "They already flew back to Man. They said they got things to do," Honey replied.


    "Yeah, we wanted to wake you up but they stopped us. They said you''re probably ''busy''," Kobe added, eyeing them teasingly.


    "Ohhhh, that''s why these two looked like all their nails died," referring to the pinks.


    "This is Lyken''s fault!" Bambi spat. "If she looked after Natalie, that leech won''t have a chance toe close to Daniel!"


    "I''m busy," Lyken replied, then he looked at Jada so she lightly pinched his leg and everyone startedughing.


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    They spent the day touring the ind. No one even bothered to ask about Lyken and Jada. They''re probably postponing the interrogation as they want to make the most of their vacation.


    The next day, they went ind hopping and it was already dark when they came back to the resort. It''s already the third day of their vacation and thankfully, there''s no mishap so far.


    It was raining when they came back so they canceled their bonfire party and headed for the restaurant instead. After having dinner, Kobe ordered drinks and they started reminiscing about their happenings when they were still in college. After a few minutes, Lyken excused himself to go to the restroom. Jada just nodded at him as she was busy chatting with the pinks.


    As soon as he left, Honey leaned closer and nudged her. "Share it now!" she whispered but Jada just creased her forehead at the woman. "Don''t pretend like you don''t know what I want to hear. What''s up with you and Ly?"


    "Oh, that! We''re okay. We haven''t really talked about anything but we''re good," she responded.This text is ? N?velDrama/.Org.


    Honey got tons of follow-up questions and Jada answered them all. But in the middle of their conversation, something caught her attention.


    She saw Lyken standing not far from the restaurant, talking to a woman. She just ignored it thinking he just happened toe across someone he knows.


    But when Jada looked again, she felt like she was doused with freezing water. There''s no way she can''t recognize her. That woman looks so familiar that just a glimpse of her makes Jada want to vomit.


    She''s someone Jada hated years ago. Someone she wouldn''t want to see ever. But then their paths crossed again.


    ''Jinx?''

 Chapter 34 - The Reveal

    A rebellion started inside Jada. She suddenly felt like she was on fire so she stood up to go out, ignoring the chair that fell and the ss that broke when she did.


    Her priority was to get out of the restaurant as soon as possible. If she doesn''t, she might do something way beyond her imagination.


    She heard Honey calling after her. She sounded worried but Jada didn''t bother to turn around and look at her.


    As she was about ready to run away, someone grabbed her arm. Jada has no ns of checking who that was, but it''s toote, she was already stopped.


    "What happened?" Lyken asked without letting go of her.


    Jada can see the intense worry in Lyken''s eyes, but she just felt madder by looking at him. She wanted to give him a good p, that way he might realize what is wrong, but she forced herself to calm down. "Why did you suddenly run away? You even broke a ss. Is there something wrong Ja?" he asked again.


    "I''m fine," withdrawing her arm from him. She noticed that Honey, Kobe, and the rest of their friends were already there too.


    "No! You''re not fine, Jadan. What''s the problem? Why can''t you just say it?"


    Jada felt provoked. The way he said it made Jada feel that she''s scared of something. She''s scared of anything.


    "Why is she here?" not knowing where she got the courage to ask, the words spilled from her mouth like vomit. "Did you invite her here?" she asked again but he''s still not responding.


    He creased his forehead at her. Jada doesn''t know if he''s not sure what she''s asking or he''s pretending he doesn''t know or he''s pretending he wasn''t caught doing anything.


    "That bitch!" Jada yelled. "What is she doing here and why are you together?"


    She was furious and she can''t calm down anymore. Even her friends were startled when her voice came out louder than she intended.


    "Who are you talking about? Cheska?" he asked, still confused, but for Jada, he was just acting confused.Content ? provided by N?velDrama.Org.


    "Oh, so Cheska''s the name!"


    "Do you have a problem with her? She''s here on a vacation with her friends," Lyken exined.


    "I have no problems with her," then she turned around to leave. She hadn''t taken two steps when he stopped her again.


    "Come on! You have no problem with her then why are you acting like that?" he asked, sounding irritated.


    "Why Lyken? How am I supposed to react towards her? Should I be friendly? Should we have a little chit chat?"


    "Just tell me what the problem is! I know her! She greeted me so I talked to her. That was it! You saw us! We didn''t do anything wrong!"


    Jada narrowed her eyes at him, "I didn''t say you guys did anything wrong now, why are you being defensive?"


    "I-I just don''t understand why your mood suddenly turned sour," he stammered.


    "You won''t understand because you don''t know anything. Weren''t you together at the coffee shop the other day too?" She asked again and shock registered on Lyken''s face. "She invited me for a snack. That was it! Nothing more and that''s not even important!" he refuted.


    Jada''s pacing back and forth in front of everyone. She was shaking her head from time to time, especially when she heard Lyken''s exnation.


    She can''t control her body. She was shaking terribly and if she didn''t move, she felt like she''d rage at anyone. Finally, she stopped pacing. She ced her hands over her chest and faced Lyken.


    "So Lyken, you''re saying that what you did years ago isn''t important too?" the creases on his forehead deepen. "It was her right? That was Cheska! She was the woman you''re with that night after the party!"


    She managed to say what she wanted to say calmly, though she felt like she''s about to lose it. Lyken''s eyes, on the other hand, grew big in surprise. He didn''t expect that Jada would say that.


    "Speechless?" Jada snickered. "I was right, wasn''t I! She was that woman. I won''t forget her face nor what you did that night. I saw it with my own two eyes. So go ahead! If you guys want to do it again, I won''t stop you!"


    In Jada''s peripheral view, she can see the surprised reactions on the faces of their friends. She bet they''re not expecting these revtions too.


    "H-How did you see that?" he stuttered. His voice was shaking, obviously terrified.


    "Because I was there," Jada smiled mockingly at him. "I was right inside your fucking closet Lyken!" she blurted out.


    Lyken stepped back after hearing what she said. Even Honey covered her mouth in shock and Kobe pressed on his temple.


    "I was thinking of surprising you. I even wanted to give you my virginity that night," she chuckled. "So, the silly Jada hid herself inside your closet to carry out her n. What I didn''t know was that I''m the one who''ll be surprised! I was there Lyken, I was there and I saw and heard everything," looking straight into his eyes, Jada told him everything that happened that night.


    "You can''t even answer her with a yes or no," clicking her tongue, Jada shook her head at him. "She asked you didn''t she? Cheska asked you if you have a girlfriend and you can''t even answer that!" She pushed him away, furious as she recalled everything. "And what Lyken? What did you tell her? That I, your fucking girlfriend, can''t even satisfy you with my mouth?" she added.


    Jada can feel her knees shaking but she forced herself to be strong, to stay strong. She has to let everything out right here, right now, or else, she''ll burst into pieces.


    "And you know what hurts the most? Is that you can still entertain her in front of me although you know you did something disgusting with her behind my back!" wiping the tears that won''t stop flowing, she red at him, "Why Lyken? You got what you wanted so you think I can just let go of everything? I can just forget what you did?"


    He was just looking back at her, shaking his head slowly. His face was wet from tears too but Jada didn''t give a damn. He can cry all he wants but that can''t calm her down.


    "You''re a pig, Lyken Fontani, you''re disgusting! And I hate myself for giving in to someone like you!"


    Jada heard Honey and Bambi calling after her as she ran away from them. She headed to her room and locked the door.


    All Jada knows right now is that she has to leave. She needs to be as far from this ce as possible. She needs to be far from Lyken.

 Chapter 35 - Recalling the Past

    "Guys..." she called to get the attention of all three of them. They''re at her condo, lounging on the couch while drinking and talking about random stuff. Honey was first to turn her head to Jada, followed by Ada, then Bambi. "Can you guys help me think of a gift that I should give to Lyken?"


    Both Lyken and Kobe recently passed their licensure examination. In addition to that, Lyken and Jada were about to celebrate their 3rd year together. She''s been thinking for almost two weeks, but she still couldn''te up with anything. She still couldn''t decide what would be the best gift to give him. "Gift him your V card! Duh?!" Ada suggested explicitly. Honey and Jada turned their heads to him, foreheads creased, but he just shrugged at them.


    Bambi downed the contents of his ss before joining the conversation. "You mean he hasn''t asked for it yet?" Jada shook her head in response. "I have a feeling that''s what he''s waiting for. You should give it up. Maybe he won''t cheat on you anymore after that."


    Yes, Jada and Lyken have been together for three years but they never go past making out. Maybe because he respected her that much and he knew she was not ready to step up.


    Well, it''s not that she''s not prepared yet. It''s more like she was scared. She''s scared that even if she gives it up to him, he will still cheat on her.


    It has already happened thrice. The first was when they identally went to the same bar. Honey and Kobe fought that time and Jada and the pinks decided to drink Honey''s sorrows away.


    They caught Lyken kissing another woman. After that, two more incidents of the same nature happened.


    Of all three, she considers thest one as the worst. She was the one who caught him too and she saw how the woman touched him down there. They''re both dressed, but still.


    They almost broke up after thest incident. But after he exined everything to her and with the addition of Kobe and Honey''s defenses, she forgave him.


    He swore it wouldn''t happen again and she was even thankful that nothing followed. He eventually gained her trust again.


    Considering Ada''s suggestion, she came up with a decision. She will give herself to him. He deserves it.


    Aside from not cheating on her again, he got his license and they''re celebrating their anniversary. So there''s no better gift other than my V card.


    Three days after the result of the exam was out, Lyken and Kobe nned to host a celebration party. It will be held in a bar somewhere in Centro.


    As she was nning to surprise him, she decided not to go. She pretended to be sick and faked it so hard, she literally smelled like garlic.


    She was nning a surprise for him, not knowing he got a surprise for her as well. And it wasn''t just any kind of surprise. It''s the kind that will give birth to Jada 2. 0.


    It was the most painful day of Jada''s life. So painful that she even thought of ending her own life. It''s a good thing that she got to the realization that it will be a waste. He''s not worth it.


    On the night of the party, she kept reminding Honey to send her a message once it was over. She kept telling her not to forget to send a message as soon as Lyken left the venue.


    As it was still early, she had several hours to wait. While doing so, she started preparing herself. She prepared for her surprise.


    She wasn''t able to sleep for several days as she was so tense. She has no idea what to do when they reach that point.


    She even tried watching porn clips to somehow get an idea. She practiced moaning while taking a shower. It felt weird, but she still did it because she wanted to be ready for him.


    She wore a sexy nightgown, a very revealing ck satin gown. She put on light makeup and used bright red lipstick toplete the look.


    She wanted Lyken to see that she was ready to do it with him. Jada wanted him to let go of all his inhibitions when they finally did it.


    When Honey texted Jada that the party was almost over, she wore her trench coat to cover herself, then she drove to his condo. She parked the car in the most hidden spot so he wouldn''t notice it. Jada then headed straight to his unit and hid inside his closet. She knows his routine. As soon as he gets home, he''ll take a shower and lie down on the bed with his towel or robe on.


    He''ll stay lying for approximately 10 minutes before dressing up. That''s the time when he''ll see her inside the closet.


    ''Brilliant!''


    Lyken''s closet was big enough to amodate her. Although her legs were bent while sitting, she didn''t find it ufortable. She was quietly waiting for Honey''s message. Twenty minutes after she received her first text, she got another message again.


    ''Lyken left. I''m on my way home too. We need to talk.''


    Reading Honey''s message, she didn''t pay attention to thest part. She focused on ''Lyken left''. This is it. No turning back. She just has to wait for him.


    After thirty to forty minutes, his unit was unlocked. She could hear footsteps but it seemed like they were not just from one person.


    She could hear someone moaning but she thought it was Lyken. He probably got drunk from the party.


    Then someone banged the bedroom door open. She tried peeking from the closet to see what he was doing. She was expecting he was on his way to the bathroom, but Jada was wrong.


    When she saw him, it was as if all the hair on her body stood up. There he was, my Lyken, satisfying another woman at that very moment.


    The woman looks tall. She doesn''t even need to tiptoe to reach his lips. From inside the closet, she can clearly see her with her arms around her boyfriend''s neck and her boyfriend caressing her back, grasping her bottom from time to time. Watching them, Jada felt like something hard and heavy fell on her head. She suddenly wished she couldn''t see anything from where she was hiding.


    Jada forced herself to close her eyes, but they wouldn''t listen to her. It''s as if they have a mind of their own and they want her to see how unfaithful her boyfriend is.


    The woman pushed Lyken to the bed. She then sat on top of him and started grinding. Jada can see how Lyken reached out for her bosom. He even pulled down the neckline of her dress to y with its tip.This text is ? N?velDrama/.Org.


    She wanted to shout as loudly as she could. She wanted to go out of the closet and hit them with whatever she could.


    ''But why is it like this?''


    She can''t force herself to move. She started watching again and it was torture. Jada feels like someone''s cutting her stomach with a saw.


    She went through mixed emotions and it was painful. Even more painful than someone cutting her neck with a de.


    In one swift move, Lyken was on top of the girl. He was kissing her like there was no tomorrow. He started pulling her dress up. Jada even saw the girl arch her body to give way while she was starting to unbutton his shirt.


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    Lyken stood up. Jada was wishing he was back to his senses, but she was wrong. Again, there''s no genie this time and her wish wasn''t granted.


    He stood up to take off his shirt, unbuckle his belt and pull down his pants. He was standing there with only his boxers on.


    The girl stood on top of the bed, towering over Lyken. She moved her breasts closer to him and he started kissing her bosom.


    He removed the woman''s bra and started sucking like a baby, craving it his entire life. Jada stopped watching. She positioned herself in a way that she wouldn''t even get a glimpse of them. "You have a girlfriend, right?" the woman asked.


    "And?" Lyken asked her back. He didn''t even answer her with a Yes or No.


    The woman chuckled, "You guys don''t do this?"


    "She can''t even satisfy me with her mouth," he hissed before letting out a moan.


    ''What does he mean by that?''


    Jada was curious as to what he meant, so she peeked again. She gasped when she saw her sucking him... hard. Lyken, on the other hand, looked like he was about to lose his breath.


    The girl shot nces at him, smiling while giving him a good time. She was smiling because Lyken was obviously liking what she was doing to him.


    Yes, Jada can see how satisfied her boyfriend was. He liked what she was doing. No, he loved it. He loved her sucking him.


    Jada, anger toned down a bit when she heard the room fell quiet. She could see the light from thempshade but it seemed like they were not moving anymore.


    She gently opened the door of the closet and crept out. Turning around when she reached the door, she took onest look at Lyken and the woman next to him, with her head on his arm. Jada wanted to throw something at them. A grenade maybe? Fortunately, she doesn''t have one with her. They would have been blown to pieces.


    As she walked out, she decided not to let anyone know what she saw. Not even Lyken. When she reached the parking lot, she quickly got into her car. Jada has already nned her next steps. ''It''s time to kill this love before it kills me too.''

 Chapter 36 – A Thousand Miles

    Jada''s recall of the past was interrupted when she heard someone knocking. She paid no attention to whoever it was, regardless of how long they were there, until they left on their own.


    Looking around the room, she started gathering her things. When she''s done, she took her phone and booked herself a ticket to California, where her parents are.


    ''It''s the only ce I can be in peace so I''d rather be there in the meantime than be at my condo where he has easy ess, or better yet, I''ll stay there for good. The farther I am from Lyken, the better.'' She checked her watch and it was only fifteen past midnight. She decided to sleep while waiting for a chance to leave.


    However, as soon as her back touched the bed, someone''s knocking again. This time it''s way louder than the first ones.


    "Jada, please open the door. Let''s talk," it was Lyken.


    His words were slurred and his voice was hoarse. Jada can easily tell that he''s drunk. But just like what she did to Honey and their other friends earlier, she ignored him.


    "Jada please, I can''t bear losing you. Please Ja, I beg you, please open the door. Let''s fix this," he continued.


    She turned a deaf ear to his pleas. Jada can''t face him right now and she doesn''t know when she can. Maybe never and that would be better.


    What happened tonight hit her so bad. She knew the incident happened years ago. It''s been years since they broke up and she thought she had already forgotten about it.


    But then it was different when she saw them right in front of her. The pain was unbearable. It felt like she was being ripped to pieces.


    Lyken keeps calling her from outside the room. He continued with his pleas, sobbing and sniffing in between but his heart was unwavering.


    Jada didn''t even feel pity for him. He might be hurting too, that is if everything he said to her in the past few days were sincere, but still, she chose to ignore him.


    After a while, she heard Kobe talking, "Dude, let''s leave her alone for now. Let her cool down first."


    Lyken refused several times but she knew they already left when it quieted down outside. When she was sure no one could see her, she proceeded with her n to leave.


    Jada left Huesca at one in the morning. She traveled for almost two hours to reach the airport. Luckily, she''ll make it to her 5 AM flight to Los Angeles.


    She looked for a ce to eat as she was nning to sleep during the flight. While eating she turned on her phone and a few messages came in.


    However, none of the messages were looking for her. That means her friends didn''t know yet that she already left and is now bound to the other side of the world.


    A few more minutester, her flight number''s being called for boarding. She postponed calling her parents to let them know she''sing.


    It took her a day and about 8 more hours to reach her destination. She arrived at three in the afternoon so she rented a car that will take her to Palm Springs.


    Two hours more and she finally arrived at her parents'' house. Both of them were surprised, obviously not expecting her arrival.


    To avoid interrogation, she told them that she came back from a show in Europe. Then she went to Huesca with her friends, and now she''s home to celebrate her birthday with them.Content bel0ngs to N?vel(D)r/a/ma.Org.


    The trio talked a bit more before her parents decided to go back to sleep. ording to them, they just got back from Nevada too.


    Jada went to her room and plopped on the bed. She forced herself to sleep but it seems like she already had enough on the ne.


    She decided to just empty her suitcase to pass time then she turned on herptop and her Messenger started ringing. She forgot to log it out.


    It was Honey calling and since she''s already on the other side of the, there''s no reason not to answer the call. ''They won''t be able to teleport here,'' she thought to herself. "Hon..."


    "My God Jadan, finally!" her tone was a bit exaggerated but she was obviously worried. "Did you know we almost turned the ind upside down trying to find you? We were all worried, especially Lyken!" she narrated. "I''m sorry!" was all she could say.


    "We wouldn''t even know you left if Kobe didn''t threaten the receptionist! What were you thinking?" she added.


    "Sorry, sis. I just felt the need to leave."


    "You need to leave? Is that why you didn''t tell anyone, even me? Your best friend?" She''s mad, she knows and she understands. "When we came back to Man, we couldn''t find you. The guard told us he hasn''t seen you yet since we left for Huesca. Where are you then?"


    Jada let out a heavy sigh before answering, "I''m in Cali right now."


    "What?"


    "Where is she?" someone asked from the background but Honey didn''t respond.


    It took her a while to speak. Honey only did after Jada heard a door close. She went inside Jada''s room to talk to her privately.


    "Were you that badly hit?" she finally asked.


    She nodded though Honey couldn''t see her. "I need some time alone and away. Sorry if you guys are getting involved in this," she told her as she tried to hold back her tears.


    Jada''s tired of crying. But at that moment, all she wanted to do was to cry nonstop so Honey wouldn''t ask her anything. She knows that the questions she has for her, are the types of questions she wouldn''t want to answer.


    "I''m really sorry. I know it''s unfair for the rest of you. You shouldn''t be involved in my drama. I''ll understand if you''d want to scold me nonstop," she chuckled to lighten up the mood. She even forced herself to sound as cheerful as possible so her friend won''t worry much.


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    Honey sighed, "Silly! I understand, don''t worry. And I know you''re dead tired so I''ll let go of you for now. I''ll just exin it to them but promise me you''ll take care of yourself there," and what she said made Jada smile. "Promise!"


    "And Ja, let yourself heal."


    Honey''s words called her tears. They started showing up one by one until Jada couldn''t stop them anymore. She knows it''s hard, but Honey was right, she needs to do just that.


    "I''ll do my best Hon. I''ll try hard," then they ended the call.


    She stayed on the bed until she fell asleep. She knows not how long she has slept, all she knows was that she did while crying.


    After a month in California, she decided to pursue modeling. But this time, she only takes local and small time gigs.


    She gets to talk to Honey at least twice or thrice a week so she''s still updated about their happenings. ording to her, Lyken filed for an indefinite leave and Kobe allowed him. Honey also said that Lyken became a workaholic after she left. So when he asked for a leave to go on a vacation in Hong Kong, Kobe didn''t refuse.


    Meanwhile, Bambi and Ada are busy with their gigs. Both Robin and Steve are busy with their businesses as well.


    At times, Kristoff and Daniel, who is now Natalie''s boyfriend, would ask about her too. And finally, she and Kobe decided to tie the knot.


    She''s not pregnant but they both agreed to settle down. ording to Honey, Kobe and Lyken''spany is now stabler.


    They''re nning to get married next year. They decided to do it in September so Jada has no choice but toe back because she''s the Maid of Honor.


    She still has more than a year to prepare for her return. But before that, she has to make sure that all is well with herself.


    Jada has to make doubly sure that there''s no anger left deep inside her. That she''s more than ready to face Lyken again and be willing to listen if he wants to exin.

 Chapter 37 - Cuevas Family House

    "Baby are you ready?" my mom called from outside the room.


    "Yes ma, I''ll be out in a bit," she replied then she started putting away her makeup and squeezing the makeup kit inside the suitcase.


    She went out of the room and headed downstairs, putting her luggage along with her parents''. They''re all flying back to Zaragoza to attend Honey and Kobe''s wedding.


    There''s still two months left before the big day but they areing early to help Honey with the preparations. The couple also wanted Jada''s parents to be their Principal Sponsors and the two happily agreed. Aside from Jada being the Maid of Honey, Jenny and Low are part of the entourage too, they''re Honey''s bridesmaids. The two were their college buddies and they''re still close though they don''t see them often. As for Kobe, his Best Man is none other than Lyken. His groomsmen include Robin, Steve, and Kyle, their college buddy.


    The picks are neither bridesmaids or groomsmen. But they will y an important role that day. They''re in charge of the entourage''s hair and makeup. "Byotchhhhhhhhh!"


    An irritating voice pierced through Jada''s ears. Although she knew who the owner was, she still couldn''t help but be annoyed.


    However, she couldn''t be annoyed for long, especially after seeing Bambi''s outfit. It''s out of this world and even a blind person willugh at him.


    He''s wearing floral leggings and a neon green halter top. Yes, it''s neon green! It looked like he picked his top based on the colors of the flowers on his leggings. And take note, he''s wearing an ankle strap stiletto! "Bambi, that''s fashion suicide! What the fuck are you wearing?" She asked, followed by a heartyugh.


    The people waiting along with them looked at her as if she''s crazy. But when they looked at Bambi, they seemed to understand.


    Her mother tugged at her earlobe and red at her. She said something awful and Jada knows her mom hates that so she sent her a peace sign. Her dad smiled but her mom smirked and rolled her eyes. Bambi scowled but Jada was quick to hug her, "I''m really sorry. I didn''t mean tough at you, but byotch! What''s the use of being a model''s manager if you can''t even dress yourself up?" "Stop! Honey said it looked trendy so I put them on!" he snapped at her.


    Jada''s eyes suddenly widened in shock. ''Is Honey in her early stage of pregnancy that''s why she''s making fun of Bambi?'' She shook her head in disbelief. This can''t be. ''Don''t ask, but it can''t be!'' "You don''t have a gig today?" changing the topic while walking towards the van Honey sent to pick them up. As usual, Edward''s their driver.


    "Ada and I decided to close the salon for today so I could fetch you," he informed her while helping them load their luggage.


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    The salon he was talking about was the first business Honey and Jada put up. When she came back from hertest Europe trip, she discussed the turnover with Honey.


    When they finalized everything, they told the pinks about their decision. They turned over the ownership to them, as payment for their services.


    While on the road, the van was filled withughter as her mom and dad conversed with Bambi. Since it''s a Saturday, there''s no traffic and they made it to their family house in as short as an hour and a half.


    When they arrived, Honey weed them with a huge smile on her face. The woman kissed Jada''s parents and hugged her. She even takes the time to prepare a small Wee Party for them.


    As soon as she saw Jada frowning, Honey raised a hand at her. "These are for mama and papa, so shut up! You''re just a guest!" Honey spat, obviously disliking her reaction to their efforts.


    Honey was well aware that Jada hates home parties, for her, they''re cheesy. That''s why she immediately told her it''s for her parents even before she starts retaliating. Jada even pinched her side lightly, making her squeal.


    Kobe and Steve took charge of helping Edward and taking their luggage out of the car. When they saw Jada, both men nodded at her and gave her fist bumps as she passed by them. She headed inside their house where they seemed to be the guests.


    While resting, Rafael Cuevas asked Honey and Kobe about their parents. It continued until they were all called to have lunch.


    Jada looked at everyone present, "What about Ada?" she asked Honey curiously, as she pulled the chair and sat next to her.


    "He won''t make it to lunch, but Lyken will pick him upter. They''lle here together," Honey exined but Jada was rendered speechless at the mention of the name.


    "Where is Lyken by the way?" Her father asked, looking at Kobe.


    "Ah, he still has a meeting, Pa. He''ll be in the office until three in the afternoon but he''lle here right after," Kobe exined.


    "Such a hardworking man, he''s working even on a Saturday!" Mr. Cuevas chuckled as he responded to Kobe and stole a nce at her daughter. Honey even tickled her lightly but she just rolled her eyes at the woman.


    The conversation restarted while everyone''s eating. Jada''s father asked about the status of Kobe and Lyken''s business, and Kobe happily filled him in with the details.


    Steve started talking about Ruby Textile while Honey updated him regarding the status of their family business. When ites to business talks, Jada''s father is the most interested.


    After eating, Honey told everyone to go to the veranda and wait for the dessert. She said she prepared fresh fruit sd and she wants the Cuevas couple to have it.Content ? provided by N?velDrama.Org.


    While waiting, Mrs. Cuevas started the conversation regarding the gowns. And again, it was Kobe who filled her in on the details.


    She was listening attentively at first, then she suddenly smiled. Jada looked at her confused, so she turned around to see the reason for her sudden reaction.


    When she did, her body stiffened. The reason her mother smiled all of a sudden was none other than Lyken.

 Chapter 38 – Meeting Josefin

    All eyes were on Lyken when he arrived. He was looking gorgeous in his navy blue long sleeves with a hand embellishment.


    Looking closely, Jada wanted to roll her eyes when she realized it wasn''t just an embellishment. It''s a real hand.


    Before she looked at the owner, she wished it was Ada but her genie failed her. Walking next to Lyken is a sophisticated-looking woman, smiling at them.


    She averted her eyes and focused on the watermelon instead. Jada started stabbing it with a fork as a way of distraction.


    She wasn''t sure why she''s reacting like that. She admits that she''s feeling irritated and she couldn''t deny that. Despite the weird emotions, she still manages to smile.


    Being able to feel irritated at the sight of Lyken showing up with another woman, could only mean one thing. She''s indeed human, still human.


    The scene hurt her, but she can say that she''s already forgiven Lyken for everything he''s done. Jada''s moved on from the ghost of her past, their past.


    Whatever irritation she''s feeling at that moment has nothing to do with what happened before. It''s something personal and new.


    Steve and Robin stood up to give way to Lyken and hispanion. Jada was thankful that they didn''t sit in front of her or she might end up being a criminal before a maid of honor. Steve sat on the armchair of the single-seater Jada was sitting on, cing an arm over her shoulder. She tried ignoring everything and eventually, the spotlight moved to Lyken. "How are you son? It''s been a while. You didn''t even pay us a visit in the States," Rafael told him, he sounded like he was sulking.


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    They always talk over Skype as well. They''d talk to him more often than their daughter and that''s how they grew close to each other.


    Lyken smiled awkwardly as he scratched the back of his head. He looked like he didn''t know what to tell the old man, so Jada spoke in his ce.


    "He''s busy pa, leave him alone," she told him, stealing a nce at Lyken and the woman he''s with.


    Still looking ufortable, he forced himself to smile, "Sorry Tay, we''re a bit busy since Kobe and I are hands-on with the firm," he exined then he turned to the woman next to him.. "This is Josefin, by the way, she''s one of our clients. This is Papa Rafael and Mama Risa, Jada''s parents."


    Jada wanted to say something but she can''t think of anything sensible. Instead of trying, she focused on the poor watermelon again.


    The woman stood up and kissed the hands of the couple. When Jada looked at them, they were smiling widely at her, as if they have known her all their lives.


    "When are your parentsing, Honreta?" Rafael asked.


    Honey scrunched her nose after hearing how he addressed her, but she immediately smiled when Rafael looked at her. Kobe and Jada can''t help but chuckle as they nce at each other.


    "They''re here tomorrow, Pa. Mommy just had to finish an order before they could close the shop. They''re also nning to go on a vacation after the wedding," Honey informed Rafael and the man nodded at her.


    "Edgardo''s lucky, he''ll have a grandchild soon. I wonder when I''ll have one," Rafael stated, ncing at his daughter beforeughing.


    Steve nudged Jada, teasing, and she noticed Lykenughing along with her father. She rolled her eyes to no one, annoyed at their reaction, his reaction.


    "Are you still not on good terms with Jadan, Lyken?" Her eyes widened after hearing my mother''s question. She can''t even force herself to face them.


    She continued ying with the watermelon, stabbing it with a fork. A few more stabs and it will soon turn to water.


    "We haven''t talked about us, Ma," he responded.


    Risa tapped Jada''s shoulder but she still didn''t look at her, "I hope you two can fix whatever problems you have. Don''t waste your friendship over things you can just talk about. You''ve been friends for how long? Ten years? Don''t let all those years go down the drain."


    She can feel the tension inside her rising. Jada can''t even look at Lyken because she might end up saying something and they might misunderstand.


    "We''ll fix things between us Ma, Pa. Don''t worry, we just need time," he answered again.


    Jada was thankful when her father''s phone rang. It was a client call so he had to excuse himself. ''Whoever you are, you''re heaven sent!''


    When Rafael went to the garden, she excused herself to go to the restroom. As soon as she stepped in, she started vomiting. Jada threw up everything she ate because of the tension.


    She spent ten minutes talking to the toilet bowl before she managed to stand up and face the sink to wash her face. Her lips are pale and beads of sweat are visible on her forehead.


    Jada was about to go out when someone knocked so she opened the door right away thinking that someone needed to use the restroom. Wiping her sweat as she opened it, Jada was startled to see Lyken standing outside.


    "Ja, are you ok?" he asked, creasing his forehead at her. Surprised by his presence and speechless at how handsome he looks, she can only nod in response. "I was worried, I heard you vomiting, are you sure you''re fine?" he asked again.


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    "Ah yeah, I threw up. I think I ate too much. But I''m fine," then she smiled at him.


    He didn''t say anything anymore so Jada walked past Lyken but then he called her so she turned again to face him. "Ja, I''m d you''re back," he smiled at her before entering the restroom.


    Jada felt ecstatic after that short exchange. She was hopping on the steps as she climbed the stairs. When she reached the second floor, she headed straight to her room.


    She justy down on the bed when the door flew open. In came Honey, she was gasping for air and her forehead sweaty, "Sis, what happened to you?" she asked, obviously panicking.


    "I''m fine. I just overate," Jada told her, tapping her stomach and grinning.


    "Gosh, I thought it was something serious. Lyken''s a bit exaggerated!" she blurted out, pping her forehead, relieved.


    "Why, what did he say?"


    "He called me outside, looking anxious. Then he said you were throwing up and you looked pale. He even said you seem to be pregnant then he punched the railings of the stairs. Gauche! Mama Risa was surprised because of what he did, I needed toe up with an excuse when she asked what''s happening," Honey narrated.


    "What? Pregnant?" She shook her head and giggled, "He was definitely overreacting," confirming what Honey said before they both ended upughing continued. "You go ahead, I''m fine here. I''ll just rest a bit."


    Honey tapped her leg as she stood up, "Go, but make sure toe down right after, okay? We still have a lot to talk about," then she turned on her heel, closing the door as she left.

 Chapter 39 – He’s Engaged

    Lyken was relieved when Honey came down from Jada''s room and told him she''s fine. Jada just had an upset stomach.


    He''s been wondering how they''ll be able to talk though. Lyken wanted to fix things between them before Honey and Kobe''s wedding. Even just for their closure, he''s fine with that.


    After almost an hour, he saw Jadae downstairs. They were still on the veranda, but Jada''s parents had already left to rest for a while.


    Josefin poked his arm and pointed at Jada, she was on her way to the garden. Lyken nodded and stood up to follow her.


    "Ja, how are you?" Lyken asked, but she didn''t respond. Letting out a nervous breath, he sped his hands behind his back and continued, "Jada I''m really sorry about everything I did in the past. I was hoping you can still forgive me and forget about all that. Let''s start anew, even just as friends," he stated.


    However, Jada was still unresponsive. "Ja, please, I''m really sorry," he told her again but he was still ignored. Lyken chose to keep quiet, but he stood his ground.


    "Okay, thank you. I got all the details but I hope I can remember it all," she heard her say then sheughed.


    When Jada turned around, she was startled to see someone standing behind her. Lyken was there, looking like he was bit by a snake.


    ''What the fuck? She was talking to someone over the phone the whole time?''


    "Yes, Ly? Is there something wrong?"


    "A-Ah, n-nothing," he stuttered. Thankful that she doesn''t have any idea of the stupidity he did minutes ago.


    "Okay, I thought something came up. Let''s go," then she turned to join the rest of their friends. Lyken can only scratch his head and follow her.


    ''You''re so dumb, Fontani''


    "What''s up?" Jada asked everyone.


    "We''re nning to go out tonight, you''reing with us right?" Steve asked.


    "Not sure I can stay upte. Kristoff asked me to pick him up at the airport tomorrow."


    All their eyes widened as if surprised about something. When she turned to look, she saw Lyken standing behind her and Steve. He, too, looked shocked.


    "W-Why are you picking him up?" Robin asked hesitantly.


    "Faith asked me to," she answered casually.


    "Faith? Your cousin, Faith?" Steve asked, trying to confirm, and she nodded at him.


    "What''s with Kristoff and Faith?" Honey asked.


    "Oh, haven''t I told you yet? Those two are dating. Actually no, I think they''re already in a rtionship and in a few months, they''d probably get married too. They''re inseparable," she narrated. Kobe let out a sigh before ncing in Lyken''s direction. Honey and Robin stole a nce at him too.


    "How did they meet each other?" Bambi asked.


    "They met when Kristoff visited me in California, I think that was two months after I left. Faith was in L. A. for a conference. Kristoff was so interested in her so I yed cupid," she grinned. After telling them everything about Kristoff and Faith, they all suddenly look relieved. Josefin, on the other hand, can''t do anything but crease her forehead at them. She couldn''t rte. "Let''s go to the bar tonight?" Robin asked no one in particr.


    They all looked at Jada. It''s as if she has the final say. "Sure! Where to?"


    "Let''s go somewhere close. Cort¨¦s, maybe? We''re staying here until Wednesday anyway," Steve responded as he turned to Jada and grinned.


    "Oh, okay then. It''s almost six, let''s start preparing?"


    They suddenly realized they all needed to hurry. Pushing one another, they hurried upstairs to get ready. Josefin and Lyken remain seated on the couch since they''re both dressed.This belongs to N?velDrama.Org.


    Before heading upstairs, Jada saw Lyken turn to Josefin, whispering something. He was inviting her to join them and although Jada wanted to feel annoyed, she chose to ignore it. She can''t do anything about it anyway. When she got to her room, Honey was already dressing up. "Are you going to sleep hereter?" she asked.


    "No, I''m staying with Kobe in the guestroom. Bambi and Ada will stay in the other room, then Steve, Rob, and Ly," she informed her.


    Jada wanted to ask something but she choked after hearing what Honey said. ''Lyken''s sleeping here? Until Wednesday? What''s going on?''


    As if she read Jada''s thoughts, Honey suddenly smiled, "They''re nning a bachelor''s party. I think we should have a bridal shower too," she pouted.


    "Of course! I''ll call Jenny and Low to let them know."


    She headed to the bathroom for a quick shower and started dressing up as soon as she''s done. Jada put on a bandage skirt, backless top, and ankle strap wedges.


    To cover her back a bit, she tied her hair to a half ponytail. Then shepleted her look with light makeup, hoop earrings and phone bag.


    When she came down, everyone''s prepared and ready to leave. It wasn''t obvious that they''re all excited to go out.


    "Ja! Are you serious with what you''re wearing?" Robin asked.


    She creased her forehead at him and smirked, "No, this is all a joke. I''ll change my outfit at the bar," she answered with sarcasm. "Why? Does it look bad?"


    "No, but it''s very sexy. We might end up getting in a fight," he chuckled.


    "Rob, you''re exaggerating! I''ve already punched whoever will try to get in trouble with you, even before you get into a fight. Let''s go!"


    She rode Steve''s car with Robin, Ada, and Bambi. Lyken and Josefin rode Kobe''s car with Honey.


    "I really think we''ll get into trouble, dude," Steve told Robin as they entered the bar. It''s because there were men who were catcalling as they passed by them and the boys didn''t like that. "Steve, shut up! I''ll be the one to pick a fight with you when I get drunk!" threatening him as she walks ahead towards their reserved couch.


    They''ve only been there for less than an hour when the pinks called everyone out to the dancefloor. As usual, Jada quickly stood up to follow them, together with Steve and Robin.


    After four songs, Steve pulled her back to their table. They really won''t leave her alone, in fear that someone might take advantage of her.


    Jada took a detour, telling Steve that she''ll go to the restroom first. She was inside the cubicle when someone banged the door open.


    She felt scared so she made sure to stay quiet. Forcing herself not to make a sound, she checked if the door was locked before pressing herself on the side wall.


    "We''re engaged! What''s your problem?" A woman yelled. "Don''t you trust me? This is bullshit!" she continued. It was Josefin''s voice.


    ''O-M-G! She''s engaged with Lyken?''


    She felt like the walls of the cubicle were starting to close in on her. It was suffocating. She was about to go out when she spoke again.


    "If you can''t trust me and you can''t trust me enough when I''m out with my friends then it''s best to call the engagement off!" she shouted again, fury evident in her voice. "Josefin!" Lyken called after her.


    Jada tried moving but she couldn''t. She felt like the roof of the bar copsed on her. ''How can he be engaged? I only left for a couple of months!''


    Tears started streaming down her face. Immediately wiping them, she pushed the door of the cubicle to go out, not even bothered if Lyken''s still there or not.


    Fortunately, she was alone. When she''s out, she heads straight to the sink and checks herself in the mirror. She was retouching her makeup when she noticed a purse on top of the sink.


    That purse wasn''t there when she came in earlier. Making it certain that it belongs to Josefin. She was about to pick it up to return it to her when the door flew open, it was Lyken.


    He looked surprised seeing Jada there but he just creased his forehead at her. He then took the purse and stormed out.


    Jada stepped out of the restroom as well and headed back to their table. She called a waiter and asked him to bring her a bottle of vodka. Kobe and the rest of their friends looked at each other when they saw the bottle ced in front of her. "Wait," Robin stopped her as she was about to drink, taking the ss from her. "What''s wrong with you? Aren''t you too thirsty?" He tried to joke but Jada just took the ss back from him.


    "What happened Ja?" Honey asked.


    Jada just shook her head at them. She doesn''t have the strength to tell them anything. She only has the strength to drink and forget about everything.


    "Ja, let''s just dance whatever that is away!" Bambi told her and she didn''t refuse.


    She grabbed the bottle and walked straight towards the dancefloor, drinking from it as she danced. Swaying one hand in the air, she wasn''t even bothered if she''s hitting anyone.


    At times, she would feel Ada or Bambi pinching her, but she paid no mind to them. She doesn''t give a damn about anything right now. All she knows is that she''s furious. And if someone calls her off, he or she will probably get hit by a bottle on the head.

 Chapter 40 — A Small Slip Up

    Jada''s nowhere to be seen when Lyken came back. He left the group for almost an hour because he had a hard time mediating between Josefin and her fianc¨¦, Emil.


    "Dude, can you go fetch Jada? She won''t listen, she''s already wasted," Robin told him as soon as his butt touched the couch.


    He looked at the dancefloor, scanning the crowd to find the person he''s looking for. There he saw her with Bambi and Ada.


    All the blood in his body rushed to his head when he leaned closer to get a better look at her. She''s dancing with a guy he''s not familiar with. He doesn''t even know if she knows the man. Jada''s one arm is wrapped around the man''s neck, while the other one still holds the bottle of vodka. He shook his head in disbelief. ''What is going on with her?''


    Lyken doesn''t know if he should go to her. He doesn''t even know what he will do to get her off of the dancefloor. He nced at Kobe and he, too, looked worried.


    "Go ahead man, she''s already drunk a lot," Kobe urged. Left without a choice, he stood up and walked up to her.


    As he walked closer, Lyken saw the man cing his hand on Jada''s waist. Her entire body red. He wanted to charge and punch him but he didn''t want to make a scene.


    Watching them Jada turned around to avoid the man''s hand. Lyken can''t help but chuckle. She does know her way.


    The man distanced himself from her but he''s still close. Lyken took advantage of the situation and quickly approached her.


    He hugged Jada from behind and he was shocked when she wrapped her arm around his neck, moving his face closer to her neck. ''Wow, she smells good!''


    Lyken knows she''s drunk when she almost tripped on her foot while dancing. "Ja, that''s enough," he whispered as he kept swaying with her.


    Jada just gave out a low moan in response. He suddenly felt like everything that could stand up in his body, stood up after hearing that.


    "Your skirt''s too short, Jadan," he whispered again.


    Lyken was surprised when she turned around to face him, cing both arms around his neck and pulling him closer to her. "Aren''t you turned on?" she whispered back.


    And those words were the straw that broke the camel''s back. ''What the fuck? What if it wasn''t me she was dancing with? What if I''m someone else?''


    She smiled at him with her sultry eyes, losing her bnce as she kept dancing. Lyken pulled her by the waist and pressed her body to his for support. "You''re hard," she giggled.


    Lyken felt hot, he won''t deny that. But he can''t think of himself right now. They''re in public and Jada''s drunk. He doesn''t want to take advantage of her situation. However, it was toote. She already tiptoed to kiss him. Her lips feel hot and he''s starting to feel like he''s burning as well.


    But again, she''s drunk. Lyken was tempted to kiss her back and when he was about to, she suddenly felt heavy in her arms. ''Shit, she cked out!''


    He pulled Bambi''s arm to get his attention then he passed onto him the bottle of vodka. In one swift move, he scooped Jada and walked out of the dancefloor.


    Bambi and Ada followed them out. They looked for a taxi and helped him put Jada inside. Before he got in, he asked them to let the rest of the guys know that he had already taken Jada home.


    When they got to their house, he helped her out of the cab. She''s so drunk, she can''t even stand on her own so he had to carry her inside.


    One of their maids opened the door for them. She even looked surprised when she saw Jada but Lyken motioned for her to be quiet and she did.


    Rose followed them upstairs and helped him as hey Jada down on her bed. "Rose, can you please wipe her with cold water and change her clothes?"


    When she nodded, Lyken turned on his heel and went to the room where they were staying. He washed up and changed his clothes too.Belongs to (N)?vel/Drama.Org.


    On his way back to Jada''s room, Rose just got out of there. "Sir, I''m done washing Miss Jada and I also changed her clothes," she told him.


    "Thanks, Rose, I''ll just go check on her. You can go to sleep."


    When Lyken got inside her room, she was already sound asleep. He sat next to her on the bed and stared at her face. She''s really gorgeous, there''s no denying that.


    He caressed her cheek gently and was startled when she held onto his hand. "Ly..." she called in a low voice.


    Lyken''s heart skipped a beat. He doesn''t know if he should be happy because she called for him or if he should panic because she caught him doing something to her. "Hmm?" He responded but she didn''t reply.


    After a while, Lyken heard her sniff, "Ly, I''m sorry," she muttered.


    He looked closely at her and saw the tears welling in the corners of her eyes. He felt like someone punched him.


    ''Why is she apologizing to me? I''m supposed to be the one to apologize to her after everything I did.''


    "I''m sorry Lyken," she whispered again.


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    Lyken was in awe when she hooked her arm around his neck even before he could move away. She started kissing him back and he felt ecstatic.


    Her kisses are warm. They are light and warm and he can''t stop himself from returning them. Hey down next to her as carefully as possible. She even moved to give way to him. Lyken lifted her head to prop his arm under it and kissed her forehead then her lips. Her kisses are light but they''re longing. He suddenly remembered the night they shared at Huesca. That was the happiest moment of his life. The night he owned her. The night she gave herself to him. But that was the same night she left him because of his stupidity.


    Lyken regretted everything he did to her ever since she came back. If only he could erase everything he did that brought her pain, he would.


    After Huesca, he promised himself that he''ll do everything in his power just to earn her forgiveness. He loves her so much to lose her over and over again.


    Her hug tightened as she ced her other hand on his chest. "Ly..." she moaned.


    It turned him on, so badly. But he knows it''s wrong. She''s drunk and he can''t take advantage of her so he stopped on his own.


    He saw her smile when he stopped kissing her. But it wasn''t a happy smile. It was a mocking smile and that confused him.


    "Ly, I know you''re engaged. But please stay with me tonight. Just for tonight," she pleads.


    Lyken nodded as he inched closer to her. He let her use his arm as her pillow and she hugged him tightly.


    He kissed her forehead and then closed his eyes. Lyken was about ready to doze off when he realized something.


    ''Engaged? Who''s engaged? Me? What the heck was she saying? When did I get engaged? To whom? Holyshhh...''

 Chapter 41 – About Last Night

    Jada dreamt that Lyken was kissing her. ''Ugh! If only I could dream like that every night. If only it wasn''t ruined in the end.''


    She dreamt that she asked him to stay although he''s already engaged. At least for that night and he did. He spent the night with her.


    And Jada was right, it was nothing more than a dream. Because when she woke up, she didn''t see Lyken next to her.


    She reached out for the pillow next to her and hugged it. When her nose touched the cover, her breath hitched. ''Why does it smell like him?''


    Nervous, Jada tried recalling everything that happened. From the bar to her room and everything in between. ''Holy! Was it Lyken who danced with mest night?''


    ''If that''s really him, then that means he was the one who brought me home too. He was the one whoid me down on the bed. He was the one who lied next to me. He was the one I kissed.'' ''Did that really happen? It can''t be because that''s just downright stupidity!''


    She quickly got off of her bed, headed straight to the bathroom, washed her face and brushed her teeth then ran downstairs. She needs to confirm everything aboutst night. Those can''t be true. ''That would be embarrassing!''


    "Good morning boozer!" Robin greeted and she smiled at him then she went straight to the dining room.


    "Rose, did you call mama and papa?" she asked, picking a sausage from a nearby te and biting on it.


    "They left early Ja," it was Hoeny. Mama told me they have things to check at some of your branches," Jada nodded as she continued to munch on the sausage.


    She kept stealing nces at her friends. Tons of questions are in her mind but she can''t think of a right way to ask all of it.


    "What happened when Lyken brought you home?" Bambi asked.


    ''This is it. This is the moment I''ve been waiting for!''


    "He brought me home? Here?" she asked, trying her best to pretend innocent.


    "Yes, byotch! You were dancingst night then you cked out so he brought you home," Ada narrated.


    "I-I''ve no idea. Maybe I was already asleep when we got here," she responded.


    "You were drunkst night, miss? Is that why Sir Lyken was carrying you when you got here? He even carried you to your room," Rose butted in.


    "Really, Rose?" Honey asked, intrigued.


    "Yes, Miss Honey. Sir Lyken asked me to get cold water and a towel. Then he told me to wipe Miss Jada and change her clothes," Rose continued. "Good thing you''re still up," it was Kobe.


    She felt relieved after hearing what Rose said. It seems like what she dreamt aboutst night was just a dream.


    "Yes Miss, Sir. After changing Miss Jada''s clothes, I told Sir Lyken about it and he went to her room to check on her."


    "Ahhh, so that''s where he was when he came back to our room at dawn," Stevemented.


    ''What the fuck????????????????? So that means everything that happenedst night was true? O-M-G!''


    "What happened when Lyken went to your room? Did you guys talk?" Robin pried.


    Jada shook her head at her friend, creasing her forehead at the same time. She wanted to tell them nothing happened, but her voice wasn''t being cooperative. She can''t even let out a fake cough. "Jeez, we should have asked Lyken before he left!" Steve frowned. He sounded like what happened between the two is the most important thing on the at that moment. "Ah yeah, why did he leave anyway?" Robin asked.


    "There''s a problem with Josefin so he went to Singapore to check on her," Kobe exined.


    ''That''s it! He has a problem with Josefin because she called the engagement off. That is probably why he leftst night though I asked him to stay.''


    ''Maybe he was feeling guilty because of what he did. Now he flew to Singapore to apologize and fix things with her. That hurts!''


    She can hear her friends talking, but none of what they say seems to register in his brain. In the end, she pretended that she''s throwing up then ran upstairs, straight to her room. "That''s the side effect of Absolut," Robin shouted behind her.


    As soon as she stepped inside her room, she locked the door. Leaning on the wall, she slowly sat down as tears started streaming from her eyes.


    ''You can''t do this Ja. You can''t keep Lyken for yourself because it was you who left him in the first ce. And now, though it''s painful, you can''t do anything but ept it.''


    Now, someone already own Lyken''s heart and it will eventually be permanent. As his ex, Jada knows that she has no say in that.


    That means it''s already toote for them. Even if she gives him her forgiveness, she can''t take him back because he now belongs to someone else.


    As she thinks about things, that is all she can really do. To forgive him for everything and forget about all the bitterness that they went through.


    She can only save what''s left of them, their friendship. That is all there is between them, friendship. It can''t and will never be more than that, ever.


    Jada woke up after hearing loud knocks on my door. She didn''t know she fell asleep. Last she remembered, she was walling.


    When she looked at the clock, it surprised her that it was already past three in the afternoon. Her stomach started rumbling so she forced herself out of bed.


    "Get dressed, we''re going out!" It was Honey.


    "Where are we going?"


    "We''re fitting our gowns today, so we''re visiting my designer at Benitez Tower," she informed her.


    Honey looked like she was on cloud nine as she told her that. And although she doesn''t have the energy, Jada nodded at Honey and grabbed her towel to start preparing. Honey''s about to get married, her best friend. Regardless of the pain that she''s feeling, she can''t steal the spotlight from her.This belongs to N?velDrama.Org.


    She wants to support her in the most important event of her life, their life. So even if she''s mourning over the death of her love life, she has to set it aside in the meantime. She forced herself to enter the bathroom to take a bath. It took her an hour to finish, crying while showering, then she went out to get dressed.


    From her luggage, she pulled out a mustard racerback and ck ripped shorts. Her hair was tied in a high ponytail.


    Facing the dresser, she applied a thin amount of lip gloss, put on her hoop earrings and her favorite sneakers. To hide the puffiness of her eyes, she put her sunsses on.


    When she stepped out of the room, she inhaled and exhaled several times before proceeding down the stairs. Sooner orter, she''ll have to face them and she has no choice but to pretend she''s fine to not create trouble for anyone.


    She hasn''t nned how to get along with them, but for a start, she has to busy herself and focus on helping her best friend with her wedding. That should be enough for now.

 Chapter 42 – He’s Engaged… What?

    Jada and Honey went to Benitez Tower. The boutique is on the second floor of the building, it''s called K''s Creation. The receptionist greeted them as she opened the door. "Do you have an appointment, Miss?" a woman carrying an organizer approached them and asked.


    "Yes, I''m Miss Perez, I''m fitting my gown today," Honey replied with a smile.


    "Oh, Miss KC''s waiting for you in her office," then she led them to the far end of the boutique, into the designer''s office.


    If you were to look at it from the outside, the office looked rather small. But inside, it was spacious and the designer set it up in a really cozy way.


    A gorgeous, youngdy weed them. She looked like she was in her early 20s, a youngdy indeed.


    She sports natural brown pixie hair that showcases her facial features. She''s between fair and brown inplexion and has a slender body.


    The woman called KC can be considered as a model with her long legs and a really beautiful face. Her brows are naturally arched, something to envy for most women. "Hi, sis!" she stood up and greeted Honey, kissing each other cheek to cheek.


    "KC this is Jada, by the way. She''s my maid of honor," she extended her arm as Honey introduced her. Jada shook her hand and smiled sweetly. "Ohhhh, she''s the model!" KC gasped.


    Jada just smiled as KC gestured toward the chairs in front of her table. She and Honey sat down then KC called someone through the inte.


    "Let''s just wait for Dani so you could start fitting the gowns," she informed them, still smiling.


    Jada likes her personality, it''s very pleasant. She looked like she didn''t even know how to frown.


    "Miss Martinez was here yesterday. She came an hour before her appointment. I think she''s very excited about her wedding," she spoke again, talking to Honey. "Ah really? Who was she with?"


    "She came with Lyken," KC responded. Her eyes flicked towards the woman and noticed Honey ncing at her.


    "She knows Lyken and Kobe, they''re the ones who constructed her boutique," Honey informed Jada though she didn''t ask.


    She then turned to KC, "She''s Lyken''s ex," Honey giggled.


    KC''s eyes widened as she looked at Jada, "Ohhh, you''re the one he''s still trying to pursue!" she eximed and Honey nodded though KC wasn''t looking at her.


    Jada''s forehead creased after hearing what KC said. She was about to ask something but was interrupted when the door opened.


    KC led them to the fitting room. When Honey saw her gown, she couldn''t help but squeal. She immediately took off her clothes to try them on.


    Jada did the same with the gown Dani handed to her. It''s a haltered, pencil-cut gown with a high slit. She can''t believe she''ll be wearing it at a wedding. It''s a bit sexy for the asion.


    The design of the gowns for the bridesmaids is a little different. Theirses with a pasta strap and an A-line cut.


    When they were done trying their gowns, they headed to the restaurant after bidding KC goodbye. Honey and Jada didn''t talk that much even while eating, as she was busy calling her guests. When they came home, they started nning for the bridal shower. They already called Jenny and Low and they confirmed their attendance.


    They''re nning to hold the party a week before the wedding. Since Honey''s busy with Kobe and their wedding preparations, Jada was assigned to prepare for the party, along with Ada and Bambi. "Are we hiring a stripper?" Ada asked


    "You want us to hire one? You think Kobe will mind?"


    "Why don''t you ask him? We might end up dead if he finds out," Bambi chimed in.


    Jada pulled out her phone and dialed Kobe''s number. She called to let him know about the n of hiring a stripper for the party.


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    Fortunately, Kobe''s fine with it as long as the stripper won''te anywhere near Honey. That''s fine with Jada since the stripper''s for Ada and Bambi anyway.


    It was already dark when they finished nning so they decided to have dinner first. After that, they continued with the nning until they decided on the venue and the theme.


    They all became busy nning for the party and Honey''s wedding. They got even busier when it was just a few days before the wedding day.


    One week before the wedding, Jada still hasn''t seen Lyken. ording to Kobe, the issue with Josefin isn''t resolved yet so Lyken''s still in Singapore.


    But he also told them that Lyken''sing for Kobe''s bachelor party. It will be held on the same day as Honey''s bridal shower.


    When the day of the party arrived, her mood was immediately ruined at the sight of Josefin. She arrived at Pamplona, along with Lyken.


    As Kobe''s anxious at the thought of hiring a stripper, they decided to choose the same venue. They''re hosting the party at the very same resort, but on different sides so they won''t interfere with each other.


    Her mood lightened up when the party started but it turned sour again when Honey asked the stripper to dance for her. ''Yes, he was attractive!''


    But Jada doesn''t have time for that as she''s still mourning the death of her love life. So she chose to ignore the stripper''s abs and his alligator stick, though it was swaying right in front of her.


    After the stripper''s show, Jada grabbed her kaftan and excused herself to go to the restroom. She''s a little tipsy and she almost tripped.


    Good thing, someone helped her so she didn''t fall. The bad thing, her savior was none other than Lyken. The most annoying person for her at the moment.


    "Hey, careful!" he warned as he grabbed her by the arm and waist.


    Goosebumps crept all over Jada when they got in contact, they were skin to skin. He''s topless with only his boardshorts on. His shining, shimmering abs are exposed and it annoys her. ''Hold up! Since when did he be this hot?''This belongs to N?velDrama.Org.


    "Yay, sorry!""


    "I think you''re already drunk Miss Cuevas," then he chuckled.


    ''Really? He''s now calling me Miss Cuevas? Not Ja or Jada or Jadan anymore?''


    Rolling her eyes, she smirked at him, "I''m still sober Mister Fontani," she refuted as she withdrew her arms from him and walked towards the restroom.


    Jada turned around when she noticed that he was following her, "Do you need anything?" she asked.


    "Your bikini is too skimpy," he whispered.


    Jada shook her head then turned to her heel. She didn''t spend that much time inside the restroom and when she came out, she headed back to the party. She''s not nning to stay longer. She''s going back to let them know she''ll go ahead of everyone. She was dead tired.


    Jada saw Lyken standing not far from the door. She walked past him and went straight to their venue, letting Honey know that she can''t wait for them to finish.


    Fortunately, she let go of her. Honey''s aware of how tiring the preparations were for their friends and Jada''s thankful that she understands.


    On the way back to her room, Lyken''s still there. He even followed her and as she started to get annoyed by his presence, she stopped to face him.


    "What do you need? Are you nning to follow me the whole night? Stop now, I''m going to bed," she sneered at him.


    "Good that you''re going to bed now and sorry, I can''t help but follow you around. I''m just worried that someone might pull you into the dark since you''re very sexy," he grinned. "Get a life, Lyken!" she snapped at him.


    "I''m trying Ja," he responded as he pulled her closer. "Jada, you''re too hot and you''re attracting other men''s attention. I don''t like that," he muttered.


    "Can you please stop watching over me? Go look after your fianc¨¦," withdrawing her arms from his grip, Jada strode towards the vi and straight to her room.

 Chapter 43 - She Needs a Break

    Lyken lost his focus on Kobe''s party when Jada walked past them. He saw the bikini she was wearing and when he looked around, almost everyone at the bachelor''s party was in awe after seeing her. ''I don''t like that!''


    He really doesn''t like it when other men see her in such outfits. He knows it''s normal for her since she''s a model, but Lyken still doesn''t like it.


    Especially not there, not at that party. She''s not there to work, she''s there to celebrate her friend''sst days as a single woman, not to fill the eyes of these filthy men.


    She followed Jada to guard her and when they talked, he saw annoyance in her eyes. She also mentioned his fianc¨¦ again and Lyken still doesn''t understand where she got the idea that he''s engaged.


    "Ly!" Robin called as he walked towards him. He looked up to his friend as he spread his legs and leaned his arms backward. He''s sitting on the sand not far from the venue of the parties. "What''s the problem?" Robin asked again when he realized that Lyken didn''t even respond when he called for him.


    "Dude, did something happen to Jada after thest time we went out?"


    Rob creased his forehead, thinking. "I don''t think so. All I know is that you guys went to the restroom, when she came back, she asked for a bottle of vodka and started drinking. Then she cked out and you brought her home." "We went to the restroom? I didn''t go to the restroom with her."


    Robin sat next to him looking all confused. "You didn''t? I thought you went there with Jada and Josefin. You all came out from the restroom," he exined.


    Lyken kept thinking about what he said and that''s when he realized that she heard about the engagement while they were there. The thing is, Josefin was talking to her fianc¨¦ at that time, Emil, not Lyken.


    ''If she''s there, where exactly in the restroom was she? I only saw her when I came back to get Josefin''s purse.''


    Thinking about it, Lyken felt the urge to talk to her right away. But since she said she''s already going to sleep, he decided to postpone it for now.


    Lost in thoughts, he didn''t even notice that Robin already left him but he wasn''t even bothered. All he knows is that he has to talk to Jada to exin things to her, the sooner, the better.


    Everything she knows was a mistake. Lyken''s not engaged to anyone, not yet. Unless she agrees, of course, then he''d dly be engaged with her.


    But before that happens, he has to convince her first that the engagement thing is nothing but a huge misunderstanding. Aside from that, he still has to earn her forgiveness.


    After the party, he went straight to bed. He forced himself to sleep on hi thoughts, otherwise, he''ll earn another pound of eyebags.


    When Lyken woke up the next morning, he went straight to the bathroom to wash up and to have breakfast downstairs. When he got to the restaurant, everyone was already there except for Jada. ''She''s probably in the restroom.''


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    "Good morning, Ly!" Bambi greeted and he nodded at him as he sat next to Kobe.


    "Honey, when is Jadaing back? The day before your wedding?" he heard Ada ask.


    "Yeah, she''ll be back one day before our wedding. I tried to stop her but she looked like she really needed it, so I let her go. She''s always spacing out but she won''t tell me what''s happening to her," Honey responded. "Jada left?" Lyken butted in. Not even sure if he heard everything right. They all turned to him looking confused.


    "You didn''t know? Where were youst night?" Bambi asked.Content bel0ngs to N?vel(D)r/a/ma.Org.


    "Did she say where she''s going? When did she leave? Why?" he asked continuously.


    "Calm down, man! She''lle back anyway!" Kobe told him as he gave his shoulder a light squeeze.


    "No dude, you don''t understand. I need to talk to Jada as soon as possible. It''s important! So tell me where did she go!" He spat at Kobe before turning to Honey.


    "Sorry Ly, but she didn''t tell me where she''s going. All she said was, she needs a break but she''ll be back before my wedding," Honey informed him.


    Lyken plopped on the chair, cupping his face with both hands. When he did, he almost lost his bnce, fortunately, he was able to regain it. He had a mini heart attack because of that.


    ''What will I do now? Am Ite again?''


    "Ly, can you please exin to us what happened? You''ve been looking so problematic sincest night," it was Robin.


    He leaned back to face them. ''They have to know, maybe they can help me.'' "Jada thinks I''m engaged," he muttered.


    They were all shocked after hearing what he said. Honey even stood up only to sit down again. She looked anxious and Lyken''s feeling the same.


    He let out a heavy sigh. "The night I took her home, she asked me to stay. She said she wants me to stay with her, even for just one night, although I''m already engaged. Then she said the same thingst night. I followed her but she asked me to watch over my fianc¨¦ instead."


    All their friends were speechless. They were all in trance for a couple of seconds before they got back their senses.


    "I don''t know where she heard that. If it was while I''m in the restroom with Josefin, then I don''t know why she assumed I''m engaged. We were with Josefin''s fianc¨¦ that time," he exined.


    Honey started tearing. She stood up and approached him for a hug. "I don''t know Honey, I don''t know what to do anymore," Lyken told her as he started sobbing too.


    "Let''s calm down, for now, Ly. I''ll do everything I can to help you fix things with Jada. I know she''s having a hard time too, that''s why she chose to leave. Don''t worry, I''ll help you exin things to her," Honey assured him.


    "I hope so Hon. I hope we can still fix things between us."

 Chapter 44 – The Grumpy Maid of Honor

    The day of Kobe and Honey''s wedding finally arrived. As they all got busy, Lyken didn''t get the chance to talk to Jada again. When she came back, she arrivedte at night and went straight to bed. Jada decided to get some rest for the next day''s event. Kobe and Lyken went to the church two hours before the wedding. He insisted oning early though Honey''s parents asked him not to. When they reached the church, Lyken felt uneasy. He sits and stands alternately and he knows Kobe''s starting to get annoyed at him.


    "Dude, I''m the one who''s getting married, but you''re the one who looked like your bride just ran away. Can you please settle down?" he teased.


    Lyken scratched the back of his head, not knowing how to respond to his best friend. He''s actually anxious as to how he''ll face Jada and exin to her everything about their misunderstanding. A few more minutester, they noticed amotion at the entrance of the church. The host announced that the bride has already arrived.


    If that is the case, that means the maid of honor is already here too. That means Jada has already arrived.


    She''s second to thest in line, right before Honey. As the march started, he saw Jada''s beautiful smiling face. She''s just smiling casually at the guests but she''s very gorgeous.


    Before she turned left, they even looked at each other but it felt so awkward. Thankfully, the wedding ended without any mishaps.


    After the ceremony, Kobe and Honey requested the maid of honor and the best man to hold hands as they walked out of the church. The same goes for the bridesmaids and the groomsmen. The rest of the entourage did just that, except for Lyken and Jada. She chose to help Honey with her veil instead of holding hands with him.


    At the reception, both Jada and Honey changed their outfits. Their dresses are now shorterpared to the gowns they were wearing earlier.


    The length of the dress isn''t the issue to Lyken. But he got so irritated when he saw the back of it. Her entire back is exposed and she''s looking very sexy.


    Jada and Lyken gave their speeches, followed by Kobe and Honey''s parents. After that, the program continued.This belongs ? N?velDra/ma.Org.


    Everything was going ording to the organizer''s ns. But something seemed off in the middle of the program.


    Lyken was surprised when it was time for the throwing of the bouquet and garter. This shouldn''t be part of the reception program.


    As far as he knows, Honey excluded this part as she finds it too cheesy. But then all the bridesmaids and groomsmen were called for it.


    When Honey threw the bouquet, Lyken saw that it was Ada who caught it but he immediately threw it to the side, to Jada. He shook his head, as he seemed to know that something''s going on.


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    Kobe took the mic and talked to the rest of the groomsmen. "Men, sorry! Since it was Jada who caught the bouquet, I can only give the garter to my best friend, Lyken. It won''t be the case if the bouquet was caught by someone else, but this is different. You see, something is going on between these two so we want them to have this moment to themselves," he teased and the guests started cheering.


    Bambi led Jada and asked her to sit down on the chair, right in the middle of the venue. Lyken was a bit hesitant but he had no choice but to walk over and kneel in front of her.


    "Do it right or I''ll kick your ass," she whispered, threatening me as she rolled her eyes.


    Lyken slipped the garter to her foot, up to her knee. ncing at her, he pulled it higher. He heard Jada clear her throat as if threatening him but he teased her instead.


    He pulled the garter higher until his hands were already inside her skirt. But when she cleared her throat again, Lyken did feel threatened so he withdrew his hands and grinned at her.


    The party went on until it was time for Kobe and Honey to leave. They''re flying to yas and they will be staying there for a week before going to Italy. That was Jada and Lyken''s wedding gift for them.


    Honey and Kobe''s parents along with Jada and Lyken went back to the reception venue. They have to wait for all the guests to leave before they can go themselves.


    When everyone was gone, they helped the couple''s parents gather all the gifts. Kobe''s parents decided to have the gifts delivered to their new house.


    After making sure that they had already loaded everything into the car, Lyken led Kobe''s parents to their car and waited for them to leave. Then he looked for Jada but she couldn''t find her anymore.


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    Looking around and making sure everything''s taken care of, he tapped Steve on the shoulder, "I''ll go with you guys. The organizers can handle the rest." When they arrived at the hotel, they decided to continue the drinking session. They all went over to Steve and Robin''s room, but Jada didn''t show up. Lyken was already feeling anxious but he really can''t do anything. He wanted to go to her suite but he didn''t want to disturb her. She''s probably already resting. Letting out a sigh, he decided to just enjoy the drinks. He decided to talk to her some other time. He believes he can still fix his rtionship with her. He has to.


    If he fails to clear the misunderstandings between him and Jada, they''ll probably end up separated for good. And just the thought of that makes him want to go crazy.


    He knows that Honey told him she''s going to help him exin things to Jada. But since they already left, he has no choice but to do this on his own.


    Lyken knows he won''t have any trouble exining to her, whatever he''ll say is the truth anyway. He''s not engaged to anyone.


    ''The problem is, how can I make her talk to me about that?''


    Jada''s been avoiding him since they got to the venue for the reception. Now she didn''t even join them for some drinks.


    If this continues, he will need their friends'' help just to be able to talk to her. And if worsees to worst, he''ll probably need to tie her down just so he can start exining to her.

 Chapter 45 – Let’s Talk!

    ''I''m dead tired!''


    One reason why Jada doesn''t want to be a maid of honor was because being one is more like being the nanny of the bride. It could get very exhausting.


    The reception and everything else ended at around seven in the evening. When they''ve secured all the gifts for the couple, she decides to go back to the hotel.


    While on the bed, trying to sleep, she checked her phone first to see if there were any important messages there. She did receive a couple of them but most are from their friends. Steve: Ja, where are you? Let''s grab some drinks.


    Ada: Byotch, we''re here in Steve''s room. Come on over!


    Bambi: J4, dont sl33p y3t. Join u$!


    But since she was so tired, she didn''t bother replying to any one of them. Jada decided to close her eyes until she eventually fell asleep.


    However, she was awoken by the non-stop buzzing in her room. She checked on the time and it''s only past one in the morning.


    In a daze, she pushed herself off of the bed to check who was at her door. When she opened it, Jada was surprised to see Lyken leaning on the doorframe looking drunk.


    As she walked closer to him, he suddenly fell, unable to keep his bnce. "Oh my God! What happened to you?"


    He''s reeking alcohol and can''t even stand up on his own as he was so drunk. Jada tried her best to help him to her bed, though at some point, she almost fell with him.


    His lips are pale and beads of sweat are visible on his forehead. Upon seeing that, she ran towards the kitchen to look for something she could use as a basin.


    She saw one inside the lower cab, took it and ced it next to the bed. As soon as she sat down, he started throwing up. Jada gritted her teeth.


    She never expected she''d be ying the role of the nanny up to the next day. Nanny of the bride yesterday, nanny of the drunkard today.


    He coughed as he vomited so she ran her hand on his back, tapping it from time to time. He''s drenched in sweat and his shirt is already wet.


    When he was done calling crows, Jada took the basin back to the sink and cleaned it up. She filled it again with water and put the towel in it.


    Jada started wiping Lyken''s face down to his neck. She worked on taking his shirt off and started wiping his body as well.


    She let him rest on her bed, covering him with a nket. Jada, on the other hand, plopped on the couch to continue her sleep.


    She''s only been lying for no more than ten minutes when she heard Lyken groaning. As if he''s having a bad dream.


    Irritated, she kicked in the air and pushed herself up. She sat next to him on the bed. His forehead creased and he was breathing heavily. She wanted to wake him up but then she heard him calling for her. ''You, not Josefin. You!''


    "Ly, are you ok?" she asked, tapping him by the shoulder. "Does something hurt?"


    He didn''t respond to Jada. After a while, she saw something glistening in the corner of his eyes. ''Why is he crying?''


    Jada felt something pinch her heart. She wiped his tears with her thumb. ''Why am I feeling hurt without knowing what''s happening to him?''


    She stayed by his side until she fell asleep next to him. Then again, she woke up with something heavy on her waist, it was Lyken''s leg.


    She tried to stand up, carefully removing his arm and leg but then he hugged her. "Jada, please stay," she heard him whisper.


    Jada felt her body stiffen. Sheid her head back on the pillow and his hug tightened. She wanted to enjoy the moment but it felt so wrong.


    He''s already engaged. This is cheating and she''s not one for that. She knows how it feels to be cheated and Jada doesn''t want the same to happen to any other woman.


    Trying her best to remove his arm again, Lyken didn''t react. But when she stood up, he pulled her back to the bed and hugged her tightly.


    She was facing him and he could see the creases on his forehead. cing a leg over her, Lyken inched closer to her neck.


    "Don''t leave me, Ja. I wouldn''t know what to do anymore if you leave me again."


    He was quiet after that but Jada can feel something wet in her neck and shoulder. She backed a bit and cupped his face. "Ly, why are you crying?"


    Again, she didn''t get any response. He just forced himself to open his eyes and stared at her. Lyken was just staring at Jada, unmoved.


    "I''m sorry Ja, again... for everything," he whispered and she nodded at him. "And I love you... so much!" Jada wanted to nod in response but then she remembered Josefin again. Before she could react, tears started flowing from her eyes, too. She wasn''t able to stop it so she just moved closer to him, her face on his chest. She doesn''t know what to say. ''How can I answer that when I know that he''s already chosen who he wants to spend his life with? At the end of it all, it''s Josefin and not me.'' Almost an hour passed, with not one of them moving. They''re justying on the bed, hugging one another, until they both fall asleep. When she woke up, it was already bright and shiny outside, but he was still not moving. After a while, someone''s buzzing again. "I''ll just get our breakfast, Ly," she whispered. He let go of her and when she came back, he was already sitting on the side of the bed. "Jada..." he called.


    "Hmm?"


    She pretended to be busy taking the tes from the cart and moving them to the table. She wanted to talk to him too, but not right now. Not now when he only has his shorts on. "Can we talk?" he asked sweetly.


    Jada just nodded, then she asked him to join her for breakfast. She sat on the couch with a te in her hand and he sat next to her.


    ''Can we talk? How can I concentrate on our talk when I''m seeing his shining, shimmering abs?''


    "What are we going to talk about?" Jada asked without looking at him.


    "About what happened yesterday," he stated.


    "What about yesterday? What happened?"


    "I hate the dress you changed into," he blurted out.


    Jada can''t help but chuckle as she finds herself really silly for thinking there''s something else he wanted them to talk about. "Aren'' you used to that yet? I usually dress like that, Ly." "I don''t know if I''ve told you before, but I really hate it when other people look at your legs. Your back, Your chest. I feel irritated. I feel mad!"This belongs to N?velDrama.Org.


    "What should we do then? Should we make those people go blind?" She teased but he just pouted at her.


    "Ja, I''m serious. Can you please stop wearing clothes that will attract other guys'' attention?" he asked with a straight face.


    He was serious about it and she''s a bit taken aback. She didn''t expect that her clothing style was a huge issue for him.


    "I''ll try!" She responded just so the conversation would end.


    "There''s one more thing I want us to talk about?" he said again.


    "What is it this time?"


    "About my engagement..."

 Chapter 46 – Leaving Again

    Lyken quickly packed his stuff before he went to Jada''s suite. When he got there, she was still working on her luggage so he helped her out. Looking at her as she does her thing, Lyken can''t help but anticipate how they''ll be when he starts courting her again. He can''t help but feel excited.


    As soon as Jada was done, he took her luggage and escorted her out of the suite. When they rode the elevator, Lyken ced an arm over her shoulders and smiled when she didn''t refuse. The surprised looks on Rob and Steve''s faces were very obvious when they saw the two. Lyken has her luggage in one hand, while his other hand is on her waist.


    "Wow, dude! What''s this? Are you two back together?" Robin teased as they walked towards them. Even he was smiling widely at the sight.


    Jada just smiled at them as he taps Robin''s shoulder. Steve then approached them, cing both arms over Lyken and Jada.


    "It''s about time you two!" he eximed. "It''s about time you fix all your misunderstandings or Robin and I will get married before the two of you!"


    Robin then hugged Jada, "Are you finally tamed?"


    "Silly!"


    He then pulled her away from Robin which made their friendugh, "Dude! Possessive?" he teased and Steve startedughing too. "I didn''t know Lyken Fontani could get jealous!" When everyone has gathered, they headed back to Man. Jada brought her car but Bambi and Ada volunteered to drive it back, as she will be driving with Lyken.


    She''s quiet during the ride. Lyken wanted to reach out for her hand but he was still a bit hesitant as she might refuse. That''s why he was shocked when she rested her head on his shoulder. Feeling ecstatic because of what she did, Lyken can''t help but kiss her head. "I love you, Jada," he whispered.


    She didn''t respond but for him, it''s fine. He doesn''t want to rush her anyway. Lyken needs to be careful so as not to trip again.


    They reached Man in less than two hours. Steve and Robin went straight home. Ada and Bambi just left the car and headed to their salon.


    "Ja, I''ll go ahead so you can rest."


    Jada turned her head to look at him and pouts as she pour water into the ss. She didn''t say anything but she walked over and hugged him by the waist as she shakes her head.


    Lyken got what she was saying so he nodded at her, then she continued what she was doing. He went to the living room to wait for her.


    After her business in the kitchen, she went to the living room, straight to the couch. Sheid down and let her head rest on hisp. Lyken missed this if she only knew. "Do you wanna go home?" she asked without looking at him.This belongs to N?velDrama.Org.


    Lyken leaned forward to look at her face, "You might want to get some rest. I know you''re tired because of the preparations for the wedding and the wedding itself." She shook her head and take his hand. "Please stay for the night?"


    Who can refuse the woman he loves? Without second thoughts, Lyken nodded at her in agreement thenbed her hair with his fingers.


    He wanted to kiss her, hug her, own her. But he stopped himself from doing so. He wanted to court her again and don''t want to rush things.


    While they were watching TV, Jada''s phone rings, "Hello Mama Vane?... Uhmm, sure... Where''s the venue?... Oh really?... Sure, sure!... Just email me the details, Ma!... Ok, bye!" "Mama Vane?" he asked, curious.


    "Yeah, she''s one of the organizers of modeling events. She said there''s a show and I''m invited."


    "Where is it this time?"


    "Brazil, next month!"


    Lyken let out a sigh and Jada noticed. She faced him with her forehead creased. "Is there something wrong?"


    He turned his head to her and smiledzily, "Nothing, Ja."


    "I know there is. Come on, spill it out!"


    "I was just thinking since you''re leaving again, that means I''ll miss you again," then he held her hand.


    "Ly, you''re such a yer!"


    "That''s true Ja!"


    "Hmm... The event won''tst long, don''t worry."


    "Well, there''s nothing I can do, for now. I''m just your suitor anyway."


    She cupped his face as she smiles sheepishly. "You''re the one I love the most among all my suitors!"


    Suddenly feeling shy, Jada blushed and averted her eyes. Lyken smiled as he try catching her eyes but she avoids him, so he cupped her face too.


    "Is that the truth?" he asked, grinning. "Is that true, Ja?" he repeated when she didn''t respond.


    She then nodded and smiled at him, and Lyken wasn''t able to stop himself and kissed her. She was shocked at first but she eventually responded to his kisses and when he stopped, he hugged her tightly.


    "I guess I need to work hard on courting you so I''d win your sweetest yes. So you can stop attending shows too and just stay at home as my wife."


    He''s actually jealous of Kobe as he was able to convince Honey to stop modeling. Even before they got married, Honeypromised and agreed to Kobe''s request.


    He wants to do the same with Jada. Lyken wants her to stop modeling too because, for one, he doesn''t want her to be exposed whenever they have events.


    Another reason he wants her to stop is because of her frequent travels abroad. Whenever there are shows, they''d stay in a certain country or even continent for months and he can''t deal with that.


    Lyken can''t focus on his work whenever she''s out of the country. Aside from that, he tends to miss her if he doesn''t see her even just for a day.


    So yes, he has to work doubly hard to win her back. And Lyken has to do that as soon as possible.


    Otherwise, he''ll have to live with Kobe''s scoldings and his missing and longing for her for a while longer. For him, that would be torture.

 Chapter 47 – Demanding and Possessive

    After reuniting with Lyken, he spent most of his time at Jada''s condo. She liked that too because she was sure that she''ll miss him again when she leaves for Brazil.


    Jada will be spending two weeks there so she wants to make the most out of their time together. And of course, their sweet nights too.


    Whenever they share an intimate moment, she feels like her love for him only grows deeper. Jada felt like she''d already forgotten the reason behind all their wasted years.


    The next day, Jada woke up early because she needed to do some shopping. She''s leaving next week and there''s still a lot she needs to prepare for. In the event in Brazil, she will be modeling swimsuits and she hasn''t told Lyken about it yet. Ada and Bambi went to her unit early, as they''ll be apanying her. After shopping, they went to a spa for a bit of rxation.


    "Hello, Steve?" Bambi said as he answered the call. "Oh? Sure, I''ll ask them... Ok, I''ll send you a message."


    "What does he need?" Ada asked when Bambi ended the call.


    "He''s asking if we want to go outter. He said he closed a deal so he wants to treat us," Bambi informed them.


    Steve''s family owns thergest textile factory in the country. They''re the supplier for most apparelpanies and that''s the deal he was talking about.


    "I''ll join! What about you Ja?" Ada asked.


    She nodded at her as she take her Bluetooth earphones off, "Where are we going?"


    "Probably on our favorite bar," Bambi shrugged.


    After the spa, they ate at a nearby restaurant and headed home. When they arrived, Robin and Steve are already there.


    "You guys are early. It''s only six!" Jada told the duo.


    "We came from work Ja. Can we rest here for a bit?" Steve asked and she nodded at him.


    Jada plopped on the couch and turned on her phone. A couple of messages came in so she immediately checked them.


    Honey: Hi, sis! I miss you! I heard you and Ly are back together. I''m happy for you!


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    Lyken: It''s already lunchtime. Are you still sleeping?


    Lyken: You''re not responding, Ja. Are you mad?


    Lyken: Ja, sorry. I don''t know what I did but sorry. Please reply.


    Lyken: I can''t concentrate on my meetings. I don''t know why you''re mad. Where are you?


    Jada can''t help butugh. She was still reading the rest of his messages when Robin sat next to her. He saw Lyken''s messages and he startedughing as well.


    Steve creased his forehead at the two, "Lyken''s being too possessive," he blurted out then he snatched Jada''s phone to pass it to their friend. Steve then started reading the messages.


    A few minutes after, Jada''s doorbell rings, "Let''s make a bet, man! Two thousand, that''s Lyken," Robin told Steve and theyughed in unison.


    Ada opened the door and Robin was right, it was Lyken indeed. He went in and walked straight to Jada. He even bumped into Ada but he didn''t even apologize.


    "Ja! Did I do something wrong? Why are you not replying to my messages?" he asked in a panic.


    He was looking so worried he didn''t even notice that there are other people with them. Robinughed and that was only when he greeted him and Steve. His face blushed. Scratching the back of his head, he turned to face her again. "Silly! I went out with the pinks and turned my phone off. I just checked it now and saw your messages, sorry!" She exined to him.


    Lyken let out a relieved sigh. She reached out to mess up with his hair but he just pulled her for a hug. Jada just smiled at him as she shake her head.


    "What about you dude? Are youing with us?" Steve asked.


    "Where?"


    "Bar! Didn''t you see my message?" Robin asked.


    Lyken shook his head as he pulls his phone from his back pocket. "Sorry, I haven''t opened your message yet," he told him. "You haven''t opened it yet or it''s because you left Jada''s message thread open? Dude, you''re obsessed!" Robin called him off.


    He just turned to Jada and hugged her again, embarrassed as he was caught. She pinched him lightly on the side and he chuckled.


    After two hours, they all started preparing for their night out. She took a shower and then started looking for clothes to wear.


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    Jada pulled out a ck bandage skirt from her closet along with a red haltered top. She decided to pair it with ck wedges.


    She didn''t bother putting on any makeup. Instead, she just applied lip gloss and a bit of perfume. She put on her hoop earrings and she''s ready to go. Steve even whistled when she stepped out of her room. "Jadan! You''re really unbeatable when ites to dressing up!" Ada eximed.


    She sat on the couch to fix her footwear and Lyken sat next to her. "Sweetie, you''re too sexy," he whispered, giving her his puppy eyes.


    Jada knows what he was trying to say so she pursed her lips at him but that didn''t change his mind. She was left with no choice. She decided to go back to her room to find another set of outfits.


    Instead of an overhaul, she just reced her skirt with fitted ripped jeans, then she went out again. "Will this do?" Jada asked.


    Robin and Steve suddenly burst intoughter. "Demanding? I thought you were still courting her?" Robin asked.


    Lyken understood what Robin was trying to imply so he quickly grabbed the pillow and threw it at their friend. The duo just ended up roaring inughter.


    The group left the condo at eight in the evening. They went straight to their favorite bar at Centro. Steve already reserved a sit for them, couch section, far end of the bar.


    As usual, vodka and tequ were served at their table. Lyken didn''t stop her from drinking, since she was with him.


    Lyken and Jada were sitting across one another, while the pinks were sitting next to her. She can see him smirking or scowling at times when waiters approach her to deliver a drink from some other men or when someone asks her for a dance. "Ada, can you switch ces with Lyken?" nudging her friend, he immediately stood up and motioned Lyken to move next to her.


    He immediately hugged Jada by the waist before nting a kiss on her shoulder, "Silly!" She whispered and Lyken chuckled at her.


    "Sorry, I''m just feeling jealous," he whispered.

 Chapter 48 - He’s Mad

    After thirty minutes or so, Ada started inviting everyone to dance. She looked at him to see if he will let her and when he nodded, Jada quickly followed the pinks to the dancefloor.


    She was already feeling a bit tipsy but she didn''t care. Jada just continued dancing. After a while, someone hugged her by the waist from behind, but she didn''t bother to turn around. Jada just tried removing his arms. "I have a boyfriend, get off," she refused, her voice booming. Instead of removing his arms, he tightened his hug so she got irritated.


    "I said I have a boyfriend-" she wasn''t able to continue what she was going to say because when she turned around, Jada saw that it was Lyken.


    "Really?" he asked, smiling widely at her. "Really, Ja? You have a boyfriend?" he asked again.


    Jada justughed at him and wrapped her arms around his neck. She heard himugh and whisper, "I love you Ja!"


    "I love you too," she whispered back as she looked straight into his eyes.


    Lyken inched closer to her, looking at her luscious lips. And right in the middle of the dancefloor, he kissed her.This belongs ? N?velDra/ma.Org.


    The kiss was way different. It tasted sweeter and with longing. Jada smiled as they kissed. When they stopped, they continued dancing then they went back to their friends.


    They spent the night exchanging stories and answering Honey''s calls. The couple told them they want to go home because they already missed them, but they also want to make the most of their honeymoon. When it was time to go home, the pinks decided not toe with them. Instead, they asked Steve and Robin to take them to the salon.


    They''re spending the night there because they have a clienting to the salon early the next day. Lyken, on the other hand, came home with Jada.


    "Are you sleeping here?" she asked him.


    "Can I?" he asked back and she nodded.


    They stayed in the living room for a while, watching TV. After an hour or so, they decided to go to her room to sleep.


    While on the bed, Lyken spooned her. Jada, with her back on his, continued checking her phone, as well as some Facebook messages with Honey.


    Then she felt his warm palm on her stomach as he kisses her neck. "I love you, sweetie," Lyken whispered.


    She put down her phone on the side table before turning to face him. He let her use his arm as a pillow while his other hand rests on her waist.


    "I love you too Ly," then she kissed him on his lips. "I''m going home tomorrow by the way. I need to visit my parents," she informed him. "What time are you leaving?"


    "In the morning," Jada replied.


    "Ja, can I go with you?" he asked sweetly.


    "Of course. You don''t have any meetings tomorrow?"


    "None, I moved them all to Thursday," then he frowned. "You''re leaving this Friday right?"


    "Yeah, we''re leaving Friday. The event is on Sunday, in Brazil. Monday morning here."


    "Sweetie, promise me you''ll take care while you''re there."


    "I promise, for you."


    Lyken hugged her again as he nt a kiss on her forehead. She can feel the warmth of his body as his hug tightens.


    When she woke up the next morning, Lyken was no longer on her bed. She hugged the pillow next to her and can still smell him from there.


    Jada went straight to the kitchen when she came out of her room. There she found him, preparing breakfast for the two of them.


    "Good morning sweetie!" Lyken greeted her as he walked over and kissed her cheek.


    "You''re up early, why didn''t you wake me up?"


    He pulled her by the waist and kissed the tip of her nose, "I don''t want to ruin your beauty rest, you were sleeping like a baby. My baby!" he responded as he take Jada to the countertop and made her sit on the stool. He served their food and held her hand before they started eating. He didn''t let go and Jada''s heart swelled with happiness.


    She suddenly recalled how they were in college. It was just like that. Even their batchmates willugh at them. ''You''re giving yourselves a hard time,'' they would say.


    After breakfast, they started cleaning up to prepare to leave. After almost an hour, they to her parents'' house. Both of them were excited when they saw the man she was with. Jada''s mother can''t help but look at their hands and then she looked at them a teasing smile on her face. "Ma! You''re too obvious!" she joked as Jada take her hand and kiss it. "Good morning Ma, Pa," Lyken greeted and their smiles widened.


    Jada''s father immediately put an arm over Lyken''s shoulders and led him to the living room. "Have you guys fixed things?" he asked and Lyken nodded at him with a smile. "Does that mean you''re getting married soon?" her father asked again.


    "Pa! We just got back together!" she called him off, but he didn''t pay attention to her.


    Lyken started whispering to him and Jada saw how her father was nodding in response and she can only shake her head. They do get along with each other.


    After having lunch, Lyken and Jada decided to go for a swim. Meanwhile, her parents went to their room for their afternoon rest.


    When she stepped out of the door towards the pool area, she saw Lyken doingps. Jada walked over as quietly as possible and used the pool''s drop-in to quietly get into the water. She swam in his direction to surprise him but he pulled her up instead. "I know you''re here!" he eximed.


    Jada put her hands on his shoulder and tried to push him down but he just gripped her waist and pulled her close to him. "I really hate seeing you wear something like this!"


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    "That''s exactly the problem. You''re too sexy and men can''t stop themselves from drooling!"


    "Then we do have a problem," she stated and he creased his forehead. "We''re modeling swimwear in Brazil," she confessed.


    His lips curved downwards. Then he pped the water because of irritation and Jada wasn''t able to stop herself fromughing.


    She pushed him away and swam toward the far end of the pool. But she was startled when he suddenly popped out next to her.


    "Are you serious?" he asked with a straight face. She nodded and he frowned, looking like he was ready to cry. "Sweetie!" he eximed. "Do you think I''d be able to focus on my work knowing that?" "Sweetie, just pretend you didn''t hear what I said, okay?"


    He turned around and pushed himself up and out of the pool. He went straight to the lounge chair, snatched the towel, and wipe his body. He then heads inside without looking back at her. Lyken ignored Jada even during dinner, even her mother noticed that. She told them everything and both her parentsughed at him and that heightened his irritation.


    Jada went straight to her room after dinner. Plopping on her bed, she turned the TV on and put it on the fashion channel.


    After a while, Lyken came in and slumped on the bed, still ignoring her. When he can''t hold it back anymore, he rolled to her side and hugged her by the waist.


    "Sweetie..." he called.


    "Hmm?"


    "Please don''t do it."


    "What do you mean?"


    "Please don''t go modeling with just swimwear on," he blurted out and Jadaughed. "You think that''s funny?" he snapped then he jumped off of the bed and went straight out of the room.

 Chapter 49 – Leaving His Mark

    Jada fell asleep while watching TV and when she woke up, the TV was already turned off. She twitched when someone kissed her shoulder and neck. It was Lyken.


    His lips were warm and she can feel the love he was making her feel thru his kisses. Each one of them was longing.


    "Sweetie..." he called sweetly.


    "Hmm?"


    "I love you," he whispered while his hand moves down to her waist.


    "I love you too," I replied before kissing his lips.


    She was about to move away but he ced a hand on her nape and started kissing her again, aggressively. As if he owns her lips. As if he owns the entirety of her.


    Jada smiled at the back of her head. She was thinking what he was doing was the result of what she told him earlier. He doesn''t want her to go.


    Wrapping her arms around his neck, she pulled him closer to her. He then lifted her and positioned her in the middle of the bed.


    Lyken stopped kissing her and although only thempshade is turned on, she can see him staring at her. His eyes look sad and pleading, and Jada felt a pinch in her heart. ''Does he hate my job that much? Should I stop my career for him?''


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    He inched closer and started kissing her again. This time, it''s gentler. It''s as if he was trying his best not to break her lips. It''s as if they were that fragile.


    Jada let out a moan when he slipped his tongue inside her mouth. Teased, she sucked it gently, sweetly, "Shit..." he muttered.


    She felt his hand on her leg, lightly caressing it before parting them. She arched her back when he started kissing her neck down to her chest.


    Lyken pulled down the strap of her top along with her strapless bra. He started teasing her tip and it made her groan.


    When he heard that, it was as if he was urged to do more. He started sucking and licking them, alternately, with his tongue.


    "Ahhh... Ly..."


    He continued caressing her leg and Jada starts feeling her wetness. Bolts of electricity shoot up her spine when she felt his warm hand on her stomach.


    Lyken starts pulling down her pajama along with her underwear. "Shit sweetie..." he whispered and goosebumps covered Jada''s body.


    He went back to her lips and started kissing her again, passionately. His fingers start teasing her folds. "Ly please..." she cried.


    "I love you Ja," he whispered to her lips as he continue working on her womanhood.


    "I love you too, sweetie," she responded as she turn her head from left to right, enjoying his fingerwork.


    She almost screamed when he inserted it inside her. The sensation it brought made me gasp for air. Especially when he moved back to her chest and started ying with them again.


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    Lyken removed her top and took off his shirt. He started leaving butterfly kisses on her stomach and the next thing he did made her scream.


    Jada felt his tongue on her most sensitive spot. He was licking and sucking, and she felt like she was about to lose it.


    She grabbed his shoulder and tried to stop him, but then he held her hands andced his fingers with hers. He continued what he was doing and Jada was left with no choice but to let him until she reached the peak.


    He knelt between her legs and she untied the string of his pajama. He then stood up to remove it along with his underwear.


    He positioned himself on top of Jada and whispered, "I love you Ja and I can''t imagine seeing other guys looking at your body. I feel like I''d go crazy," he continued. He was staring straight into her eyes as he runs his thumb across her lips, "Can you promise me you''re mine and mine alone?"


    "I''m yours Ly, I''m all yours," she whispered, chasing his lips.


    "Then I''ll have to confirm my mark," he grinned before owning her lips again.


    Jada can feel him teasing her hole with the tip of his stick. He was gently rubbing it on her.


    "Ly, please... I want you...." she muttered in frustration.


    He parted her legs again and in one swift move, he invaded her. She felt pain when he entered. They''ve done this several times but it''s still painful.


    He quickly kissed her lips as he felt her body tense due to the pain, "Sorry sweetie," he whispered as he nt a kiss on her forehead.


    "It''s okay. I can handle you."


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    Lyken took that as a signal. He started moving on top of her. Every thrust was sweet and careful. He made sure Jada won''t get hurt again.


    She grabbed his bottom and tried to push him in deeper. "Ah, Jada... you''re mine. You can''t be with anyone else but me," he whispered as his movement quickened.


    Jada can''t nod or shake her head. She feels like she was going crazy with the sensation he was giving her. She started dancing along with his rhythm. A rhythm that only she and Lyken knows. "Ly... shit..."


    "Oh, Jada... Jada..."


    He moved even faster until his warm liquid exploded inside her. He kissed her as he pulls himself out and wrapped his arms around her.


    "Shit, that was awesome," he blurted out, panting and chuckling at the same time.


    Jadaughed and pped his shoulder, "Silly!"


    "I love you baby and I''m sorry for everything." He whispered again, his warm breath bouncing on her neck.


    Jada can see the sincerity in his eyes, along with the tears welling in the corners of them. She ced a hand over his face and caressed his cheek as she smile at him.


    "You were forgiven a long time ago, sweetie and I love you too."

 Chapter 50 - Momentary Farewell

    "I love you, sweetie," Lyken told her but she just frowned at him.


    He held her hand as he drive back to her condo. It''s already Wednesday and Lyken''s packed with meetings the next day. Then on Friday, Jada''s leaving for Brazil. "Why? Is there something wrong?" he asked.


    "I''m just a little confused as to whether I''m your baby or your sweetie. Can you make up your mind?" she stated, creasing her forehead at him. "I feel like you have a baby and I''m your sweetie and you''re calling me both so you won''t get confused," she smirked.


    "Pfft, you''re talking nonsense. I call you that because I want to call you that," he told her simply.


    She didn''t respond and Lyken starts feeling nervous. They just made peace and she doesn''t want them to fight again over something trivial. "Ja..." Lyken called when they reached her condo, but she didn''t respond. She just remained quiet so he held her hand, "Sorry," he uttered. "Tsss..." then she withdrew her hand from him.


    She sat on the couch then he sit next to her. Cupping her face, he forced her to look at him, "Are we going to fight over this? And just when you''re about to leave, baby?"


    "Now it''s baby again. I''m sure it will be sweetieter," she snapped.


    Lyken chuckled but she just frowned at him again, "You''re so cute baby, I love you!"


    "Shut up!" then she brushed his hands off her face.


    She did it with an extra force so his hand hit her coffee table. It didn''t hurt that much but she has to overreact to get her attention.


    "Ouch!" he screamed, massaging it with his other hand. Lyken saw the worry on her face so he improved his acting. "Ouch, that hurts," he cried.


    "Baby, sorry! Sorry, I didn''t mean it. I just got irritated," she said in a panic as she checks on his hand. "Sorry, where does it hurt baby?" Lyken was shocked as he look at her, "Did you just call me baby?".


    "Does it still hurt?" she asked back, ignoring his question. "Let me see, we might need to apply something or take you to a doctor," she added.


    Lyken shook his head and cupped her face again, "So that''s how you like it? You want me to call you baby instead?"


    Jada tried avoiding his eyes and when she was about to stand up, Lyken quickly pulled her by the waist. Shended on hisp and before she can refuse, he started kissing her.


    She was pushing him lightly but he tightened his hug on her. Then she started returning his kisses, wrapping her arms around his neck.


    She gave in and it turned him on so badly. Lyken wanted to take her right there and then so when she moved away to breathe, he let her go.


    Lyken smiled while caressing her face. "I love you, baby," he whispered, and in one swift move, he carried her to her room.


    They continued making out and when it ended, he told her he was leaving. He knows how she wants to rest because she still has things to take care of the next day.


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    And although he was against it, he can''t do anything about that, for now. But of course, he has to start nning on how he can make her stop modeling.


    Lyken knows he''s being selfish at that point. But the more she gets exposed, the more clients will ask for her service and she''ll be out of the country more often.


    He can''t let that happen so he has to act quickly. When shees back, he''s nning to ask for her hand in marriage.


    Come Friday, Jada had to leave for Brazil. "Byotch hurry up! You''re so slow! If I miss my flight, you''re dead!" She threatened Bambi as it took him a while to get ready. "I''ming!" he shouted back. "Don''t worry about your flight, we''ll get there on time. Lyken will make sure of that," he added as he roll his eyes at her.


    When they came down, Lyken was already there, waiting for them. He hugged and kissed her before opening the door of the car for her.


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    "No way! The time for us to eat was already consumed by the time you spent putting on your makeup!"


    "Alright then, let''s go!" he responded, pouting.


    "Are you in a hurry to leave me, baby?" Lyken asked, pursing his lips.


    Jada shook her head, "If only I cane back again tomorrow, I would!"


    "Stop! That''s explicit flirting!" Bambi called them off.


    "Bam! Make sure to look after him alright? Especially when you go out. If I find out that someone flirted with him, I''ll kill you!" "Nah, you don''t need to ask someone to look after me. I don''t have ns of going out while you''re there anyway," Lyken refuted.


    "Right! We can stay at your condo to drink, we don''t have to go out!" Bambi stated as he twirls his hair around his finger.


    "I agree with that. If you''re going to drink, do it in my unit," then Jada turned to Lyken. "When you''re there, sleepover okay? You know I don''t like it when you drink and drive," she reminded him.


    He nodded at her without taking his eyes off the road. There''s no traffic so they''ll make it to the airport in time, but Jada feels hesitant.


    She suddenly thought of not epting out-of-the-country events. She feels like she doesn''t want to be away from him anymore.


    As there were still 40 minutes left before her boarding time, they decided to enter a coffee shop. Both Lyken and Bambi can''t stop reminding her of the things she needs to remember.


    "You''re suite is ready, by the way. I asked Mama Vane not to book a room for you because Lyken doesn''t want you to share a room with anyone," Bambi informed her.


    Jada turned to look at him and he smiled immediately. "I just want you to be asfortable as possible, baby. I know your events are tiring so we have to make sure that you''re well-rested and it will be a hassle if you''re in a shared room." After a while, Jada needed to board the ne. She needs to leave. She let out a sigh as she stands up. Bambi then hugged her and Lyken followed. He even kissed her like he was reminding her that they only belong to each other. ''I''ming back Ly, and when I do, I''m still yours.''

 Chapter 51 – Lyken’s Plan

    Jada and her co-models arrived at the hotel at past 8 in the evening. A waiter led their group to their reserved table to have their dinner before going up to their suites. Mama Vane approached Jada and gave her the keys to the suite that Lyken had booked for her. But before she could go to her room, she was held back by the old woman''s chitchat. As soon as she stepped in, she immediately plopped on her bed. Her body feels heavy because of the flight and the travel from the airport to the hotel.


    "Ouch!" She screamed as something poked her back when she rolled on the bed.


    Quickly pulling the nket, her irritation dissipated when she saw what was underneath. ''I wonder whose idea this is.''


    What poked her were stemmed rosesid on the bed. There were seven roses properly arranged across the bed.


    She smiled at the thought that it was from Lyken, so she quickly picked up all of them and ced them on the side table. She realized that she does have a sweet and thoughtful boyfriend. Crawling back to bed, she was ready to plunge into a deep slumber. However, she onlyid down and closed her eyes for no more than 10 minutes when her phone started ringing. Gritting her teeth, shezily reached for her bag and took it out to answer the call. Without looking at the screen, she answered the call.


    "I love you!" Lyken greeted her as soon as she answered.


    "I love you too! And I miss you so much!" Jada eximed. She checked her wristwatch, "You''re early! Are you at your office now?"


    "I''m still at home," he responded with his sexy bedroom voice. "I set my rm at eight in the morning, assuming you''re already in your suite by that time," he exined.


    Jada can''t help but chuckle, "What''s with the sweetness? Did you do something that will make me angry?" she teased.


    "Of course not! Your boyfriend''s a good boy, had you forgotten?" he refuted. "I love you, baby!" he added without waiting for her response.


    She rolled to her stomach as she replied to him. They continued talking for almost an hour before he ended the call, as he needed to prepare for work.


    As soon as the call ended, Jada closed her eyes and tried to sleep again. Fortunately, it was a sess.


    Unsure how long it''s been since she fell asleep, she woke up to the buzzing in her room. She looked at the wall clock and saw it was only 9 in the morning.


    Irritated, she pushed herself off the bed and went straight for the door. As she opened it, a waiter with a food cart stood outside the door.


    She creased her forehead at him. ''I didn''t ask for breakfast, but why is he here? Wrong suite, maybe?''


    "Bom dia senhorita. Eu trouxe o seu caf¨¦ da manh?," he greeted, the creases on her forehead deepened. "Sorry senhorita, I just came to bring your breakfast," he tranted.


    "Oh, thanks!" then she opened the door to let him through.


    He moved the tes from the food cart to the table. When the waiter was done, he passed a card to her. He was still smiling as he bade her farewell.


    ''Your baby sent these to you. Eat well, and don''t forget that he loves you so much. - Kitchen''


    Jada wanted tough out loud. She didn''t expect Kitchen would be sending something like this. But seriously speaking, she felt touched by the effort.


    Uncovering the tes, she was greeted by mouth-watering dishes, causing her stomach to ramble. There are truffle fries, club sandwiches, cereals with yogurt, and a ss of fresh milk.


    They will surely ruin the diet she''s been following for tonight''s show, but who cares? She decided that today was her cheat day.


    As soon as she''s done eating, she feels sleepy. But she didn''t go back to bed. Instead, she opened her suitcase, took out a two-piece orange bikini with ck lining, and changed into it.


    She grabbed the robe when she stepped out of the bathroom and headed to the pool. Jada decided to go for a swim to digest everything she had eaten.


    Mama Vane and some of her co-models were already there. Some were doingps, while some models were sitting by the edge, dipping their feet while chatting.


    "Good morning, Jada! How''s your sleep?" The middle-aged woman greeted her with a smile, and she pulled her down next to her.


    "I slept well, Ma! How about you? You guys are up early!"


    "It seems like we''re all hit by a bad jeg," she chuckled.


    She shrugged at her, sort of agreeing with what she said. But at the same time, she''s trying to avoid spilling anything about the surprise breakfast she got.


    After a bit of chitchat with Mama Vane, she excused herself and ced her towel on the empty lounge chair near her. She took off her robe and noticed some people turning their heads to her. "Wow!" Sarah, one of her co-models, eximed. "You''re sizzling hot!" she added.


    "Silly!" Jada jested, trying to dismiss the embarrassment she felt from the praise.


    "Jada''s sexy indeed," Mama Vane chimed in. "That''s why she''s one of the most sought-after models by most sponsors."


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    She shook her head to the woman as walk towards the pool. Jada dove in and did a couple ofps before rejoining them.


    "How was Honey''s wedding, by the way?" Mama Vane asked.


    "It went well," she replied as she wiped her face. "But being a maid of honor was so exhausting!"


    Mama Vaneughed as she shook her head. "That''s why I never agree to be one," she stated. "So, are you next in line?" The woman teased.


    Shaking her head, Jada sipped from the ss of juice Mama Vane ordered for her. "Lyken and I just got back together. There are still some things we need to fix and a few adjustments to make," she told her, cing the ss back on the table. "You can''t say that dear! Who knows, maybe he''ll propose to you tomorrow!"


    Jada smiled at what she said. Not sure why but it felt good hearing about the proposal and marriage. But she believes it won''te this soon.


    Just like Lyken said, he wants to court her again first. He wants to make up for everything he did.


    And although she already epted him as her boyfriend again before she left, he seems determined with the courtship. Since that''s what he wants, she just has to give it to him. Meanwhile, Back in Centro, Lyken called Bambi, "What''s up?" he asked as soon as he answered the call.


    "Everything was ready, Ly! Don''t stress yourself. We''ll all be thereter," he assured. He nodded, although Bambi couldn''t see him. After a few more reminders, he ended the call. Honey and Kobe areing back from their honeymoon. Jada is still in Brazil, and Lyken''s on his way there too.


    There are only a few days left before her return, so Lyken has to go as soon as possible. He''s cooking something, and he needs all their friends to be there to help him out. Luan told Bambi to call Steve and Robin. He also texted Kobe to meet them at Jada''s condo. They all need to be there. He needs to make sure they''re all there. Lyken already has a rough draft of the n in his head. But he needs their friends to help him with the execution. If all goes well, it will be the perfect surprise for Jada. Inside his office, Luan can''t sit still as he waits for the clock to strike 5 in the afternoon. When it did, he immediately turned theptop off and rushed out of the office. He almost ran down the stairs and to the parking lot, not even paying attention to her secretary''s goodbye. When he got to his car, he started the engine and drove off. "Hey man, slow down!" Robin called him out because he almost fell on the way to Jada''s unit.


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    "What''s the fuss about, Ly? I canceled two meetings because Bambi told me you need us, and it''s urgent," he asked as he sat down on the couch.


    When they got in, everyone was already there, so he decided not to waste any time and started putting things into action. Immediately!


    "Guys, I called you all here because I need your help! I''m nning to propose to Jada when shees back from Brazil," he looked at them one by one as he informed them of his n. "What?" Robin eximed.


    Both Ada and Bambi shrieked.


    "For real?" Kobe asked in disbelief.


    Honey moved next to Lyken to hug him. When she let go of him, their attention was caught by someone sobbing.


    Turning their heads to Steve, they saw him wiping his eyes with his head bowed down. "Congrats, dude," he told Lyken as he sniffed.


    When Steve calmed down, he filled them in on the details of his n. "Ly, you can''t do it like that! I already told you I don''t have a new passport yet!" Bambi refuted, looking rather annoyed than happy after hearing about the n. "Bam, calm down! You are not going with Lyken, okay? Not one of us is going!" Honey exined to him.


    Pausing for a moment as if trying to process what Honey said, he slowly sat down on the floor. "If we''re not going, how will we see the proposal?" he asked.


    Honey sighed in frustration, "Bambi, did you even listen to what Lyken said?" she asked, starting to get annoyed.


    "Bam, only Lyken will fly to Brazil to fetch Jada. That''s part of the surprise. When they''re both back, Lyken will take her to the restaurant straight from the airport." Kobe exined slowly for Bambi to understand.


    Yes, he exined it slowly, word for word. Not sure that Bambi already understood, he eventually nods at Kobe.


    They went back to discussing the n. Lyken exined everything again in full detail because he didn''t want to mess up any part of it.


    ''It''s now or never, Lyken Fontani.''

 Chapter 52 – Failed Surprise

    Jada felt so exhausted after the end of the event. It was the first time she felt like that ever since she started modeling. She felt like she was hit by a truck.


    The good thing is that they were already done with theirst show and they were heading home the next day. She wants to make the most of Brazil but she was too tired to do so. She headed straight to her suite andid down on her bed without getting changed. She wanted to rest for a bit before going for a shower.


    After a quick bath, she changed into a ck cocktail dress. It''s a corset dress with a mesh covering for the stomach. She put on light makeup, and metallic heels, and she was done. When Jada went down to the great hall, she headed straight to where Mama Vane is seated. The party has already started and some of her co-models were already dancing with the sponsors.


    She has only seated when someone offered a hand, inviting her to dance. In all fairness, the guy looks hot, but apologies to him, Jada is loyal. She suddenly hoped Bambi was there to substitute for her. After two songs, he led her back to the table. He smiled as he bid them farewell and when he was gone, Jada excused herself to go to the restroom.


    When she came back to their table, some of her co-models were already saying their farewell to Mama Vane. Looking around, she felt like she can already escape too.


    Jada excused herself and told the woman that her head''s starting to ache so she wants to go back to her room. Good thing she lets her go.


    When she got in, she didn''t bother turning the lights on. As soon as she closed the door and took off her footwear, she plopped onto the bed.


    "Ugh!"


    ''What the fuck? What was that?''


    Jada wasn''t able to move right away when she heard someone groan. Goosebumps start creeping all over her after realizing there is someone else in her room.


    She started screaming in fear and since the lights are off, she run straight to the wall as she tried to escape. Jada bumped into it in full force and her surroundings spin around.


    The impact of bumping into the wall made her feel like she drunk three bottles of vodka. As she got dizzy, she fell straight to the floor.


    Jada didn''t heat her head but she cked out. Eventually, she woke up because of the nonstop tapping on her cheek. That person is still there with her and she was scared. "Ja? Baby? Are you ok? I''m sorry..." Lyken whispered.


    ''Did I hit that wall hard? Why am I hearing him? Why am I hallucinating?''


    She kept her eyes tightly shut. Jada was scared that she was just having a hallucination and she doesn''t know who was the person she was with.


    When she opened an eye, a familiar face registered in her sight. She shut her eye again to get back to her senses. She could be wrong but she was hoping she was right. ''Baby? I''m d you''re okay," he eximed.


    After hearing the same familiar voice, Jada slowly opened her eyes and was greeted by Lyken''s worried face. ''What the fuck? It''s really him? When did he get here?''


    "Ly? Is that you?" lifting her head, she reached out to his face to confirm that she was not just having hallucinations.


    "Yes, baby, it''s me. I''m sorry. I didn''t mean to frighten you," he apologized in a hurry as he pulls her in for a hug.


    Jada hit his shoulder, hard. She was furious because of what happened. "You silly! Why didn''t you say something immediately? If you did, I wouldn''t have tried to escape! I wouldn''t have hit the wall!" she ranted, but he was just staring at her. "I almost had a heart attack you know?" she red at him but Lyken was still quiet, mouth slightly open and taken aback by her reaction.


    "Baby wait... wait. Calm down. I didn''t know you''re part of Eminem''s crew!" he eximed, surprised at her nonstop spit of words.


    ''This asshole! Is he teasing me?''


    She wanted to punch him to make him realize that she was really mad at what he did. But the jerk in front of her even joked about her speech.


    Narrowing his eyes at her, he creased his forehead and held her shoulders, "Are you okay now? Have you calmed down? Ja can I start exining now?" his voice slightly trembling.


    When she nodded at him, he let out a long sigh and sat properly next to her. He reached out for her hands and covered both of them with his.


    "Ja, I''m sorry because I didn''t tell you that I''ming here. It''s because I wanted to surprise you," he started. "I know you''reing back tomorrow, but I decided to fetch you because I want to make sure you''lle back safe."


    The creases on her forehead showed up when he started telling her the reason he came. Not sure if he''s serious with what he said, but he did sound crazy. Imagine, he came all the way here just toe back the next day.


    "Sorry, I scared the wits out of you. I got ess to your suite because I was the one who booked this, remember? I just showed them my identification and they gave me the keycard."This belongs to N?velDrama.Org.


    Still speechless, Lyken decided to continue with his narration. "I hurried back when I saw you left the venue and since I have no time left to look for somewhere to hide, I decided to just hide under the nket. I''m sorry, I didn''t expect you''ll plop on the bed as soon as you get in."


    Jada nodded at him though she still doesn''t understand the purpose of his travel to Brazil. ''Is it just to fetch me? This guy''s weird!''


    "Sorry," she muttered when he fell quiet.


    His forehead creased but when he was about to tell him what she was apologizing for, he raised a hand to stop her. Seems like he recalled how he got hurt earlier and that''s what she''s sorry for. "Where did I hit you?" Jada asked.


    It''s only then that he feels concerned for him. Instead of answering her, he just points at his chest and pursed his lips.


    "Oh, my... sorry, baby. I didn''t know..." then she ced her hand over the spot he pointed to.


    "Well, it didn''t hurt because you plopped on me. It hurts because I saw you dancing with a dashing bachelor earlier, in that outfit."

 Chapter 53 - Throwing Tantrums

    Jada woke up to Lyken''s broad chest as soon as she opened her eyes. He''s sizzling hot. ''Since when did he be like this?''


    She smirked, thinking that he was working out to attract more girls. She rolled her eyes at the thought and hit his chest as she pushed herself off the bed.


    "Ouch! What''s wrong with you?" he snapped, his brows knitted. Jada just red at him with pouted lips. "Baby, where are you going?"


    "I''m going to poop. Do you wanna join me?" She then pushed open the door to the bathroom and got in.


    After responding to nature''s call, she decided to take a bath. She stepped out with just a towel wrapped in her body. When Lyken saw that, he immediately snaked his arms around her waist. Still irritated, she brushed him. He refused to let go at first, but he did it himself when Jada''s phone started ringing.


    "Hi Ma!" she greeted. It was Mama Vane.


    "Hi, my sweetest daughter, we''re going downstairs. How about you?" she asked in return.


    "You go ahead, Ma! Lyken''s here," she giggled. She picked up her suitcase, ced it on the bed, and started packing.


    "Ah, really? Wow, dear, you really are a goddess!" she teases and bids her farewell.


    Lyken helped her pack, and when they finished, he started packing his stuff too. He only got a duffel bag with him, so he finished quickly.


    They went to the restaurant on the ground floor of the hotel to personally thank Mama Vane and her co-models, and to bid them farewell at the same time.


    While Jada was talking to the woman, some of my co-models tried flirting with Lyken. The asshole, on the other hand, can''t stop smiling as if he''s enjoying all the attention given to him. When Mama Vane let go of her, Jada turned on her heel and headed to the exit. She didn''t even bother calling Lyken, as she was already starting to be irritated.


    "Ja!" he called after her when Lyken realized that Jada had already left him. But she didn''t bother looking back.


    She just went straight to the car that was waiting for them by the entrance of the hotel. This car was supposed to be for Mama Vane, but she let them have it to take them to the airport. "Why are you here? I thought you wanted to stay there," Jada asked sarcastically as soon as they were both in.


    She crossed her arms over her chest and looked out the window. Jada has to contain her anger, or she might punch him right now.


    Lyken chuckled as he inched closer to her, resting his head on her shoulder. "It''s too early to be jealous wifey~"


    "Wifey, my ass!" then she shook her shoulder so he''d get off it. "Don''t make me your test subject, Fontani. It''s not funny!"


    Jada didn''t talk to him even after they boarded the ne. She was still irritated at what he didst night, and now, he annoyed her more.


    And because of that, he won''t let him in on her secret. She won''t tell him about it even if he wrings her neck. ''Damn you, Lyken Fontani!''


    When she finished eating the dinner served to them on the ne, she forced herself to sleep. After 12 hours, they finallynded at Centro Airport.


    While waiting for his car, Lyken pulled out his phone to call someone. Jada quickly got into the car as soon as it arrived. She didn''t even wait for him to open the door for her. "Baby... can you please not be mad? It''s not funny anymore," he stated.


    Her eyes flicked to him, "Wow! My apologies then if I annoyed you!" She spat before turning to face the window.


    Lyken lightly massaged his nape as he let out a frustrated sigh. "Please, Ja, I''m really sorry," he pleads.


    Jada didn''t respond. Instead, She focused her attention on the view while he focused on driving. She was thankful when he didn''t talk again.


    After thirty minutes on the road, she noticed they were going in a different direction. They''re not on the way to her condo.


    ''Heck, is he going to kidnap me?''


    Meanwhile, Lyken was worried. He doesn''t want to spoil his surprise for her, but Jada''s mad. He''s been trying to coax her since they left her suite, but she''s stubborn. What''s worse was that she got jealous of her co-models who talked to Lyken earlier. It wasn''t his fault. He was just being friendly and that is why he smiled at them. When he tried calling her wifey, she took it negatively. He wanted to tell her he wasn''t practicing, but she snapped at him, so he chose to shut up.


    But, of course, he has to stop himself from saying anything. He nned this perfectly, so he won''t be the one to ruin it.


    Lyken wants his proposal to be perfect, one she will remember. He wants Jada to talk about this proposal to their kids and their grandkids in the future.


    Yes, kids and grandkids. Lyken wants a huge family, and he''s sure that''s what she wants too since they both have no siblings.


    If possible, he wants them to have at least eight children. But, of course, it will depend on her as he wouldn''t want to risk her health.


    Until they rode the car, she would still snob him. He wants to get irritated too, but he can''t. Lyken has to stay calm, or they''ll end up fighting.


    After almost an hour, he noticed that she wouldn''t stop looking from window to window, uneasy. Jada''s starting to suspect that they''re not heading to her condo. ''Just y dumb, Ly. You''ve already rehearsed this. Calm down!''


    "Where are we going?" she asked without ncing at him.


    "Baby, I know you''re mad at me, but please, let''s eat first. I didn''t have dinner while we were on the ne. I missed breakfast too."


    "We''re going to eat? There were tons of restaurants at the airport. Why didn''t we eat there?" she asked.


    "Ja, those are all fast food and coffee shops. Those won''t do!" He insisted, trying to sound as convincing as possible.


    "And where do you n to eat?"


    "Toledo!" he eximed, ncing sidewards, grinning. "Kobe and I discovered this restaurant near the hignds, and their food was to die for!" he informed her.


    Lyken gave himself a pat on the back when she believed him. After what he told her, she didn''t ask anything more.


    He knows she''s tired. Tired from the event, after the event party, they leftte for the airport, irritated when they left the hotel, exhausted from the travel. So Lyken''s aware she''s not up for an argument. However, she stayed quiet the whole drive. Lyken nced at her. She was still looking out the window. A few minutes after, when he nced again, she was already asleep.


    They were still on the road when Kobe called. "Where are you guys?" he asked, even before Lyken could say ''hello.''


    He looked at Jada to confirm she was still asleep before responding, "We''re at Yuncos, dude. I didn''t expect traffic will be this heavy on weekends. Are you all there?"


    "Yeah, man, we''replete!" he informed him, his tone almost going falsetto when he replied.


    "Thanks, man. Just wait for us and give my apology to everyone, especially Jada''s parents," Lyken told him as he intentionally lowered his voice.


    "Who was that?" Jada asked as soon as he ended the call.


    Cold sweats started breaking on her back as he tried his best to hide his uneasiness. "You''re not mad anymore, baby?" he asked sweetly. He deliberately ignored her question. She didn''t respond and just pouted. As they were in red light, Lyken cupped her chin and forced her to face him. "Ja, I''m sorry. Please forgive me..." he pleads.


    Finally, she nodded at him, still pouting. "So, who called?" she asked again. Lyken almost facepalmed. He thought she had already forgotten about that. "Oh, that was Kobe. He''s just asking where we are," he told her. That was the truth.


    "Where are they?" she asked again.


    "At your condo, of course. Kobe said they''re waiting for you, but I told him we''re going to Toledo first to eat."


    She just nodded at him before leaning her head back. They''re still in the middle of traffic. If only Lyken could make the car fly, he would.Content bel0ngs to N?vel(D)r/a/ma.Org.


    As they got near the venue, he started feeling nervous. The closer they get, the more anxious he feels, and if it continues, Jada might find out about the surprise.


    He needs to make sure he stays calm and make sure to visit the restroom before they get started. If not, he might end up messing up his n.

 Chapter 54 – He Proposed

    "How far are we?"


    Lyken nced sideward and noticed that her mood had gotten better. "We''re close, don''t worry! Are you hungry too?"


    She looked at her as she nodded, then shifted her position to lean her head on his shoulder. My heart leaped. She''s very unpredictable.


    She was fuming mad earlier, and now she''s sweet all of a sudden. Despite the mood swings, Lyken still loves her and won''t trade her for anything in the world.


    He lightly kissed her forehead, and she returned it with a peck on his cheek. Lyken broke into a smile. He loves this side of her.


    After a while, he can already see the restaurant''s signage. That''s where their friends and parents were waiting for them.


    Lyken''s smile widened, but his anxiety heightened. He even steals a sigh as he stops near the parking lot. "Are we here?" she asked, and he nodded as he turned off the engine and took off his seatbelt.


    "Sec," he quickly told her as he stepped out of the car. Lyken ran to the passenger side to open the door for her. He even offered a hand to assist her.


    She held her as she stepped out and didn''t let go as they walked towards the restaurant. When they got in, Lyken told her he needed to visit the restroom and asked the receptionist to take Jada to their reserved table. When Lyken got inside the restroom, he immediately called Kobe. "Dude, we''re here! Where are you?"


    "We''re here near the backdoor. Don''t worry, dude. Jada won''t see us. I made sure the table I got for you won''t see the backside of the restaurant." Kobe informed him.


    "Alright, man, just wait for my signal," then he ended the call.


    Lyken looked around the restaurant. He couldn''t help but smile when he realized everything was going smoothly. He sighed in relief, thankful for their friends. He''ll have to make it up to them one day.


    Part of the n is to allow some customers to dine in. They did that so that Jada won''t suspect that the ce was rented. If that happens, she will surely not stop asking.


    He heads for the table, where she''s already seated, looking at the venue as she waits for him. The waiter shot his brows at Lyken, and he quickly nodded as he sat down.


    "Baby, you should try their seafood pasta in white wine. It''s one of the best I''ve tasted so far," Lyken suggested without being too suspicious that the food suggestion was also part of the n.Content ? provided by N?velDrama.Org.


    "Hmm, ok then, I''ll have that. I want cappino cheesecake and four seasons as well," Jada added as she returned the menu to the waiter.


    "I''ll have the same," he told him, and the waiter turned on his heel after nodding at him. Lyken noticed Jada looking around, "Let''s go out thereter. The view''s breathtaking."


    He pointed at the balcony to stop her from looking around. She might see something she''s not supposed to see yet. That could spoil the n.


    "Really? Sure, it''s my first time here. It would be great if we could look around," she said with a smile.


    While waiting for their food, she pulled out her phone and started checking her social media ounts and email. Lyken did the same, but his purpose was to send a message to Kobe to let them know they have already ced their orders. When the food came, Jada quickly dug in. She does look hungry as she''s only focused on her food. "Ouch!" she eximed after she took in a mouthful of cheesecake for the third time.


    "Why, what''s wrong?" He asked, feigning innocence.


    "There''s..." she then sticks her tongue out to see whatever it is.


    Her eyes slowly widened, and her mouth turned to an ''O'' as she looked at the object she took out of her mouth. Jada wasn''t taking her eyes off the ring as if wondering if it was real or fake. From the ring, her eyes slowly moved to look at Lyken. He couldn''t help but break into a smile. Jada''s reaction was priceless.


    "Baby?" she asked, still looking confused.


    Lyken quickly stood up and knelt next to her. "I won''t deliver any more introduction into this Ja. I wouldn''t want you to run out of patience and get mad at me. All I want to ask is, will you marry me and be my Mrs. Fontani?" She put a hand over her mouth as tears start welling in her eyes. Lyken didn''t know if he should shout or shake her to get a response, as she was just staring at him.


    Lyken felt like fainting when she stayed quiet longer than he was expecting. He won''t be able to ept it if she says no.


    He sighed in relief when she nodded, but he wasn''t content with her answer. Lyken wants her to say it. He wants to hear it straight from her mouth. So instead of jumping for joy, he shot his brows at her.


    "Yes, Ly, I''m more than willing to be Mrs. Fontani," she stated.


    Lyken couldn''t stop hugging her when he heard her say that. Although there are other customers at the restaurant, he doesn''t care.


    He hugged Jada by the waist and lifted her while she bowed her head to kiss him. It felt like heaven. Like he was on cloud nine.


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    "Thank you, baby, thank you so much for epting me," he said between kisses as tears streamed down his face.


    "I love you, Ly. I love you, baby!"


    In the middle of their hugging, they heard people pping and cheering for them. When he lets go of Jada, her smile widens as she sees their parents and friends walking over to them. She immediately walked towards her parents and hugged them. She did the same to Lyken''s mother and father.


    "I''m the happiest for you Jadan," her mother told her as she touched her hair and lightly squeezed her shoulder.


    "Congrattions and wee to the family Jada," Lyken''s mother told her with a broad smile painted on her face.


    "You better take care of this amazing woman Lyken," his father butted in. Lyken nodded at him without second thoughts.


    "He better do that," Jada''s father chimed in, pping his back lightly while smiling.


    "Congrattions Ly! Congrattions Ja!" their friends greeted.


    "Bon Voyage to both of you!" Bambi eximed.


    All attention turned to him as he happily pped while jumping up and down.

 Chapter 55 – Wedding Plans

    "Good morning Mrs. Fontani!" Lyken greeted when she answered his call.


    "Good morning, my love!" She replied sweetly.


    It''s only been a week since he proposed, and now, he''s out of town with Kobe to work on their projects. Whenever she looked at her engagement ring, Jada would feel her heart swell.


    She can still remember what happened that day. Everything was crystal clear to her. After he proposed and received greetings from their friends and parents, they went out to the restaurant''s balcony. Jada thought they were just checking the sights he mentioned while eating, but then a chopper showed up. It rolled down a banner that said, ''I love you, Mrs. Fontani!!


    After that, they went sightseeing with their friends and parents. Then they went back to the restaurant for dinner.


    When the event was over, Lyken took her to his condo instead of hers. There, they shared a hot and sizzling night. It was the best she''s ever had with him so far.


    The next day, Lyken took her home, and they were both surprised to see their friends gathered in her living room. They looked like they just had finished having their lunch. "Why are you all here?" Jada asked, ncing at Lyken, confused.


    "Well, we''re here to n your wedding!" Honey announced. "I''m gonna help you look for an organizer," she added.


    "Ah, Honey, Jada wants to organize our wedding on her own," Lyken informed her.


    Honey sat down on the sofa, "Are you sure?" she asked, and Jada nodded. "Then I''ll help you check out some suppliers for everything you need. What about your wedding dress?"


    "I''ve decided to leave that to KC," Jada informed her.


    Her smile widened immediately, "Sis, you made the best choice!" she eximed, knowing that KC would be designing her wedding gown.


    "Hmm, then I guess I''ll have to talk to Miss Benitez regarding that gown or gowns," Lyken butted in as he rubs on his chin.


    Jada knew he''d say that. She looked at Honey, and they both giggled. They know he wants to talk to KC, so he can tell her not to make the gowns too sexy.


    "So! If Honey''s helping you with your wedding preps, then the pinks will take care of the bridal shower!" Ada announced as he pointed at himself and Bambi. "Then we''ll take the stag party off your hands," Robin chimed in.


    Jada looked at Lyken only to see he was already looking at her, then they both chuckled. She loves how their friends are very supportive and helpful in preparing for their wedding. "Okay, we''ll leave both parties to you guys!" All four of them looked ecstatic.


    "Since you all got your tasks well-taken care of, we will focus on our projects," Kobemented. "We still have some pending projects we need to finish before your wedding because he asked for a month off," he stated while looking at Jada. Lyken turned to the man next to him, "Sorry, I forgot about our projects, dude!" He told Kobe as he scratched the back of his neck.


    Kobe shook his head in disbelief, "You''re that excited about your wedding?" he asked, and Lyken nodded right away.


    "Don''t worry about the wedding Ly, I got this. Just do your job and don''t stress your best man," Jada told him, pointing at Kobe. He just nodded at her as he wrapped an arm around her waist and pulled her close to him.


    And now, he''s calling to check on her while they''re in Soria. Their current location is theirst project before the wedding.


    "Did you just woke up?" he asked.


    Jadazily stretched out her arms as she rolled on her stomach, "I woke up for five to ten minutes before you called. I''m just toozy to get out of the bed," she giggled.


    "Does the preparation exhaust you?" he asked worriedly.


    She sighed, "Actually, it''s Honey who''s exhausting me," she told him truthfully before letting out a heartyugh.This belongs ? N?velDra/ma.Org.


    "I knew you''d say that," he said. "Kobe told me about how she prepared for her wedding. For example, they picked twenty-six different styles and designs for their centerpiece. After a week, they managed to narrow it down to five. Then it took Honey another week to finalize what they''re using for the wedding," he narrated.


    "Exactly! I already have my choices for the flowers, gowns for the entourage, centerpieces, tablecloths, and everything else. But she still insists that we look for two more choices before I make my final decision," sheined.


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    Jada heard someone ask Lyken who he was talking to. He responded and mentioned Honey''s name while mumbling something. He was talking to Kobe.


    "Baby, make sure to have lunch on time, okay? I need to go back now. Kobe needs me to check something."


    "Sure baby, don''t miss out on your meals too," she reminded her future husband. They exchanged I love you''s then they ended the call.


    While she was still on her bed, Jada checked her email if there was anything important. Confirming that there was none, she pushed herself up.


    Tying her hair into a bun, she opened the door and walked out of her room to the kitchen. Midway, she heard people talking, so Jada stopped by the living room only to see their friends huddled there.


    "What''s up?" She asked as she walked up to them. They were all startled that they suddenly stopped talking. Robin even grabbed something from Ada and hid it behind his back.


    Steve nced at Robin and the pinks before he smiled at Jada, "Nothing! We''re just nning for the parties," he stated.


    She looked at them one by one before turning on her heel. She headed to the kitchen instead. She grabbed a ss, poured water into it, then stood close to the kitchen''s entrance.


    It''s as if her friends knew that she was spying on them. They remained quiet. Jada strode to the living room and red at them. "I hate you!" She spat, but they justughed at her. "Go back to your room! The parties won''t be as surprising if you knew the details," Robin called her off as she pushed her into her room.


    I look at Bambi and Ada, but they''re just looking back at me. Steve, on the other hand, is grinning widely. I stuck my tongue out to him before getting in. ''They''re up to something!''

 Chapter 56 – The Bridal Shower

    After a week, all the necessary preparations for Jada and Lyken''s wedding werepleted. The church, venue for the reception, gowns for the bride and entourage, and the wedding theme were all set. Lyken and Kobe were done with all their projects as well. Kobe has also signed Lyken''s leave of absence for his uing wedding.


    "Baby, your bridal shower''s tonight, right?" Lyken asked. He was lying on the couch with a pillow propped under his head.


    Jada sat next to him, handing him a ss of mango juice, "Yep! But the pinks are way more excited for that," she chuckled.


    He just nodded and smiled as he pulled himself up. "Don''t look too much, okay?" he reminded. Jada and Lyken were informed that the pinks hired a stripper for the event.


    "Of course... unless something is interesting to look at," she grinned.


    Lyken red at her, scrunched his nose, he cleared his throat as if sending a warning. As she got the signal, Jada showed him a peace sign to calm him down before snuggling next to him. "Hmph!" he snapped, but he still pulled her close. Jada can''t help but chuckle. He''s starting to get jealous again.


    They spent a few more minutes cuddling until they both fell asleep. When they woke up, it was already past five in the afternoon.


    Jada and Lyken were both surprised when they saw their friends. "Finally, you guys are up!" Adaughed.


    "I thought we''ll have to postpone the party," Bambi smirked as he pushed Jada up.


    Rubbing his eyes, Lyken pushed himself from the couch to sit straight. "When did you get here?" he asked no one in specific.


    "We''ve been here for two hours, man!" Robin eximed. "Steve''s been trying to wake you up, but you seem to be enjoying each other''sfort that you didn''t even budge!" he added. Looking at Lyken, Jada can''t help butugh. He overslept because he was exhausted from their out-of-town projects.


    Jada overslept because she was exhausted from all the preparations for the wedding. Aside from that, she''s been feeling very sleepy these past few days.


    "Byotch! It''s about time you get ready for your bridal shower~" Bambi told her, and as he did, Jada noticed him ncing at Lyken. She turned to look at her fianc¨¦, but he averted his eyes.


    Something''s up, but she can''t figure out what it is. First, it was Robin, Steve, and the pinks. Now, it''s Lyken.


    Jada let Bambi pull her up then she went straight to her room. Opening her closet, she checked what she could wear for her party. When she had chosen her outfits, they ced them on the bed. Grabbing her towel, Jada went to the bathroom to take a shower. She had already bathed that morning as she was feeling hot when she woke up. So now, she''ll just take a shower. When she returned to her room, Lyken was already seated on the bed. He was fiddling with the clothes Jada prepared earlier. "Is this what you''re wearing tonight?"


    Jada nodded at him as she took the bottle of lotion from her dresser. Sitting next to him on the bed, she ced a foot above the chair to apply lotion.


    "Baby, can you switch to another top?" he asked out of nowhere.


    She nced sideways, creasing her forehead at him. "Are you serious?"


    "Yes, baby! Haltered is too sexy, and it will show your cleavage," he stated in a firm tone.


    "Go pick a top for me then," she asked, and he dly stood up, opening her closet.


    It took him forever to pick one. Jada already had her jeans on and was busy applying makeup when he called her to show what he got.


    "Will this do?"


    "Baby, are you being serious?" she eximed. Jada was in disbelief when he showed her a long sleeve turtle neck.


    He looked at the top he had in hand and back to her. "What? It looks... decent!"


    Jada rolled her eyes. She stepped into her closet and rummaged thru her tops. She pulled on a midriff long-sleeve blouse, it was turtle neck too and put it on without asking him. cing his hands on her shoulders, he forced her to take a look at him. "Hmm... I think that will do!" He smirked before he turned around to exit her bedroom.


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    "Byotch, you ready?" Bambi asked as he poked his head into her room.


    Jada nodded at him, and he walked over to her bed. He noticed the faint frown on her friend''s face. "Anything wrong?" He asked. She shook her head at him, but he was unconvinced. "Spill!" he ordered. She let out a sigh as she sat on the bed. "No idea, to be honest! I just suddenly feel dispirited," she confessed and smiledzily.


    "Maybe that''s a pre-wedding jitter," Jada just shrugged at him and stood up. Tapping his shoulder, she nodded towards the door, and he quickly followed.


    "Let''s go?" Honey asked as soon as she stepped out.


    Jada nodded at Honey. Then she walked over to Lyken to kiss his cheek, then she turned around toward the door. He will be staying in her unit with the rest of the boys.


    She heard him mumble something, but she didn''t bother asking. Her mood has already turned sour, and facing him will only worsen it.


    When they reached the parking lot, she went straight to her car. All four of them will take Jada''s car, but Bambi''s driving.


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    He was whispering something to the caller. Jada tried to listen in, but she couldn''t understand any of the words he was saying.


    After twenty or so minutes, they arrived at the venue. Honey covered her eyes then the pinks helped her get inside.


    It was eerily quiet when they got in. Jada felt the urge to get the cover off her eyes, but she didn''t want to spoil her friends'' surprise. They worked hard for this.


    While seated on the couch, she can sense movements around her. A few more minutes after, they took off her blindfold.


    Music started ying with the strobe lights hitting them from all corners of the lounge. A waiter then came to serve their drinks.


    "You guys ready for the show?" Bambi asked from the microphone. The girls squealed, waving their hands at him in excitement. "Sit back, rx and enjoy."


    Two men wearing nothing but crocodile pouches emerged from left and right. They started dancing as they moved closer to Jada.


    Pulling her up from the couch, they ced one hand on each of her shoulders and started rolling their bodies. She could feel their sticks touching her jeans, but it didn''t even excite her.


    Crossing her arms over her chest, both men left Jada and danced around, causing the rest of the girls to start screaming. On her way back to the couch, Bambi holds his hand up. He''s asking her to stay where she is, so she does. Seconds after, another stripper showed up, wearing boxer briefs.


    The stripper has a mask covering his face, but his shining, shimmering abs are exposed. Jada couldn''t take her eyes off them. She can see him grinning as he approaches her.


    cing both hands over her chest, the man started moving his hand down to her waist, running it over her breast and letting it linger for a few seconds. Then he pulled her closer. Lifting his mask halfway, he stuck out his tongue and moved it across her lips. The sensation was so familiar that her body refused to deny it.


    "Lyken?"

 Chapter 57 - The Stripper

    ''It''s Lyken! It''s definitely him!''


    Jada knew something was up when their friends were all acting weird while nning the party. They''re hiding something, and this was it. Lyken showed up as a stripper! "Surprised?" he whispered as he nted a kiss on her lips and lightly sucked her lower lip.


    Lyken removed his mask, "Why are you here?" Jada chuckled, shaking her head at him.


    "This is Bambi and Ada''s idea," he informed her. "They talked me into doing this. Even Robin and Steve helped them."


    Jada looked at the pinks. They were now busy squirming because the strippers were on them. Sheughed, hitting Lyken lightly in the arm.


    "Why would you even ask me to change clothes when you were attending anyway!"


    Lyken wrapped his arms around her waist, pulled her closer, and let her chin rest on his shoulder. "I know you were upset about that earlier," he whispered. "But as you can see, there are still other men here, baby." "Why are you so jealous?!" Jada asked in a low voice.


    Lyken let out a short sigh, "Because I already lost you twice, and God knows how scared I am to lose you again," then his hug tightens.


    Without letting go of each other, they started swaying to the music. Neither of us even cares about the rest of the people in the room.


    Jada and Lyken can hear Bambi and Ada shrieking from time to time. The couple can''t help but chuckle. "I think the pinks are having a great time," he whispered.


    "Baby, I also think you should start dressing up."


    "You think so too? I thought you enjoy dancing with me with just a boxer and boots on," heughed.


    "Silly! Go and get dressed. I''ll wait for you here," as they let go of each other, he kissed her on the cheek. Then he headed for the door, cing the mask over his face again.


    Jada sat down on the far end of the couch. Honey quickly scoots next to her. "Did you enjoy that?" she asked naughtily.


    "You guys!" Sheughed. "I never imagined Lyken doing something like that."


    Honeyughed as she pped Jada''s leg. "Sis mind you, it took six people to convince him!"


    Jada shook her head at her best friend, still in disbelief because of what had happened. She took her ss and sipped from it. But she quickly ced it back on the table when she recalled something. Jada called a waiter and asked for soda instead. "You''re not drinking?" Honey asked, and she shook her head.


    "I have had an upset stomach since earlier," she lied.


    She was about to say something, but Lyken showed up. He sat next to her, snaking an arm around her waist.


    "My favorite stripper''s here now," Jada teased, and even if it was dark, she could see his face blushing.


    Honey turned to her side to face them, "Ly, I''ve known you for years, but I never thought you could dance like that!" she added.


    "Shut up, you two!" he snapped, and the girls burst intoughter.


    Jada pulled him by the neck and kissed his ear. "I love you, baby," she whispered before letting Lyken go.


    When the party was over, they all headed home. They saw the boys busy ying with the ystation when they arrived.


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    "How did it go?" Steve asked without taking his eyes off the screen.


    "You should have seen Lyken''s sexy moves! His body rolls are out of this world!" Bambi exaggeratedly told them, and they all ended upughing.


    Jada looked at Lyken. He was red as a tomato, humiliated. Jada pulled him to the couch, but he went to her room instead.


    "He escaped!" Honey called, but Lyken didn''t even nce back.


    "You guys owe me!" He said in a low voice, making sure the man inside her room won''t hear her. "We''ll have to talk about what you did tonight!" Jada pointed at their friends, stood up, and headed to her room. Lyken''s already on her bed, lying on the bed with an arm over his eyes. "Baby, you''re not going out anymore?"


    "I''ll rest for a bit," he answered without looking at her.


    She shrugged and opened her drawer to grab a pair of pajamas. She changed right there, disregarding the fact that Lyken was just there.


    "I''ll go out to them," she told him, and Lyken just nodded, still not looking.


    As soon as she stepped out of the room, she turned the TV off, causing the boys to groan and re at Jada.


    "Why?!" Robin snapped.


    "We''ll talk!"


    As they saw Jada''s serious expression, everyone paid attention to her. She sat on the couch and looked at them one by one.


    They all looked uneasy after hearing what she said. She leaned back and crossed her arms over her chest. "I want to be at Lyken''s party," she announced. The pinks gasped while the guys facepalmed in unison. Honey, on the other hand, startedughing out loud.


    "Wait, sis, don''t tell me you''ll y stripper too?" she asked with a broad smile.


    "Yes!"


    And Honey''s face slowly straightened. She looked at Kobe, then Steve and Robin, but she got no reaction from anyone of them.


    "Are you serious?" she asked, and Jada nodded while the boys groaned. Honey looked at them too. She was a bit surprised by their reaction. "Can''t she?" Steve and Robin looked at each other, looking anxious. "Ja, we don''t want to get into trouble with Ly."


    "Why will you get into trouble with him?" she asked, brows furrowed.


    "Dude, you''ll be ying the role of a stripper, and of course, your outfit needs to be in tune!" Robin exined, and she understood what they were trying to say. To properly y the role of a stripper, Jada has to wear skimpy outfits, and Lyken will surely hate that. But that''s his party, and he did the same at her bridal shower. Jada shook her head at their friends, "I insist! Trust me, I won''t cause you any trouble," moving her eyes back and forth between Steve and Robin.


    Robin nodded hesitantly, but Steve just let out a sigh. "Make sure you don''t overdo the outfit," he reminded, and Jada nodded.


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 Chapter 58 – The Surprise Stripper

    Lyken stayed overnight,ining about a throbbing headache. He was up early the next day to meet his rtives who came from the States for the wedding. Jada asked him to drop her at the mall. He didn''t ask why she was going there, so Jada was relieved. When she arrived, Ada and Bambi were already waiting for her. "Let''s go byotch!" Bambi excitedly pulled her.


    They went to the boutique she told them aboutst night. It''s a specialty store that sells stripper outfits for both men and women.


    As soon as they got in, Jada found the outfit she was thinking of wearing. A glitter sheer mesh jumpsuit.


    "Girl, no need to try it on!" Ada eximed, obviously excited.


    "I know, right?" She responded as she walked over to the counter.


    "Byotch, you need footwear to go with that," Bambi reminded her then he showed her a pair of 6-inch mesh tforms.


    Checking the size, Jada took it from him and ced it on the counter as well, "Perfect," she muttered as the cashier ran her items for checkout.


    After getting everything she needed, they dropped by a coffee shop for a quick breakfast and headed home. "What did you guys get? Let me see!" Honey asked excitedly.


    Ada was generous enough to take the stuff out of the paper bag and shows it to Honey. She first picked up the shoes, looked at them, shrugged then put them back down. Honey''s eyes widened before she got her hands on the mesh jumpsuit. "Jadan, are you serious?"


    Ada and Bambiughed at her while Jada plopped on the couch. "I am! Don''t worry. I have a set of hikini that will go with this."


    They were in the middle of a discussion when the doorbell rang. Ada and Bambi quickly grabbed the jumpsuit and the tforms and ran into Jada''s room to hide them.


    Honey took a deep breath before walking to the door. When the doorbell rang again, she opened it and even pretended to be surprised to see Kobe, Steve, and Robin standing outside.


    "Are you ready?" Steve asked as soon as he sat down on the couch. "Lyken still needs to do a couple of stuff before going to the venue. Party starts at eight tonight."


    "Yes, so you still have time to think whether you''re sure abouting," Robin stated.


    Jada let out a long, frustrated sigh. ''Why can''t they get it? I''m determined to go to this event. What''s there to think about?''


    "Yes, I''m going, I''m sure about that," looking at Robin and Steve. They looked excited and worried as well.


    Robin sat next to Jada, cing an arm over her shoulders, "Ja, we''re just worried this will cause trouble between you and Ly."


    "I don''t understand why it will cause trouble. Lyken came to my bridal shower. Why can''t I go to his stag party?"


    They were both speechless, so Jada decided to stand and head to her bedroom. She doesn''t understand what''s wrong with these two. She''d just sleep this off than worry about it. After what seemed like forever, she felt someone tapping her shoulder. "Ja, it''s six," Ada told her.


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    Jada nced at the wall clock, and he was right, time to prepare. "Where are they?"


    "Robin, Steve, and Kobe already left. They said they need to be there before Lyken arrives," Ada informed me. "Bambi and Honey are in your living room. We''re going with youter."


    Jada nodded at him as she pushed herself off the bed. She grabbed her towel and went straight to the bathroom. When Jada came out, she already had her hikini on.


    When Jada went to her room, Ada, Bambi, and Honey were all waiting for her. Bambi helped blow dry her hair, then Ada assisted her in putting on the jumpsuit. He makes sure she doesn''t ruin it. "Gosh, sis! You look amazing!" Honey eximed.


    "Lyken will surely be surprised!" Ada stated.


    Meanwhile, Bambi wasn''t saying anything. He was just eyeing Jada up and down. After a few seconds, he cleared her throat, "Ja, did you gain some weight?" he asked.


    Taken aback, she suddenly tucks her stomach. "You think so?" Jada asked, pretending she didn''t know anything about what he said. But yes, she does feel she gained a few pounds. "She didn''t!" Ada refuted. "Can''t you see the curves? Still in their right ces!" he added.


    Bambi didn''t say anything more. He just helped Jada tie her hair in a high ponytail. Then he started ironing it.


    When Jada was sure she was ready, they left her unit. It''s already thirty minutes past seven, and just like Steve said, the party starts at eight, so they had to hurry.


    When they reached the venue, they headed straight to the back door, where Kobe would meet them. "You guys wait here. Steve willeter to let you know if you''re up," he told them. Jada nodded at him as she sat on the couch. He left them inside a small office with two other girls, the strippers they hired. They were both dressed up.


    After waiting for almost an hour, Steve finally showed up. "Hey girls, you''re up!" he told the women, and they quickly stood up. They fixed their tiny clothes and stepped out of the room. "Ja, when they start, wait at least ten more minutes before showing up, okay?" Steve instructed as he turned to her. "You''re the star of the night, so do your best!"


    Jada just smiled at him before he turned to his heel. She stood up and double-checked her outfit. She retouched her lipstick before going out.


    She was standing right behind the kitchen door when Bambi, Ada, and Honey joined her. "Gosh, those girls are great at this," Honey whispered. "Hon, it''s not like you haven''t seen Jada move her ass. She can do better than them," Bambi chuckled.


    Counting down thest seconds, Ada pushed her out of the door. Jada almost lost her bnce. Fortunately, she was able to grab the pole close to her. Stabilizing her footing, she scanned the room to find the groom-to-be, and Jada eventually found him. He''s sitting right in the middle of the couch. ''Showtime!''

 Chapter 59 – He Didn’t Like It

    Lyken already had a few drinks when he got to the venue. He came from his parent''s ce and had a few drinks with his cousins. But then they had to leave early for the party.


    "Hey, dude!" Kobe greeted him, and Lyken started introducing his cousins to him. "You ready to party?" he whispered as they entered the club.


    As soon as they entered, the lights turned off. Kobe led him to the couch and made him sit right in the middle. "Now you wait for the gifts," he chuckled.


    Steve passed a ss of whiskey to him. Lyken took a sip and waited until he heard the music ying.


    ''Showtime!''


    The spotlight turned to the center of the floor, where two girls stood back to back. Then they turned to face each other. They started kissing before pushing each other away. Then they started walking toward Lyken. He didn''t like the idea of hiring strippers. They''re good for the eyes, but that was it. However, Steve and Robin decided to hire two strippers for the guests.


    They even told Jada about it, and she''s okay with the idea. Because of that, Lyken just had to agree. It won''t hurt since they''ll just dance anyway.


    One of the strippers approached him, sat on hisp, and started grinding. She even took his hand and ced it over her chest, moving it up and down.


    Before it got to where she was nning to take it, Lyken withdrew his hand and smirked at her. Good thing she got the signal and stood up.


    She joined the other girl, and they started dancing around the guests. After ten or so minutes, the music changed.


    Kobe nudged him and nodded toward the direction of the kitchen door. Another woman showed up, dressed in fis over her underwear.


    She has a mask over her face and a whip in one hand. Slowly walking towards Lyken and roped Lyken in. She licked his lips and started walking backward.


    In the middle of the floor, she started dancing sensually. Joined by the other girls, they started putting up a show. Unsure if they practiced for the show, But Lyken thinks they''re doing great. When she approached him again, the woman wearing a fis, knelt right in front of him. She ced both hands up his shoulders and moved them straight to where they shouldn''t be. She giggled when she touched it, and Lyken felt his stick harden. Turning her back on him, she sat on hisp and started grinding.


    Lyken looked at everyone around him. They seem to be enjoying the show. Robin keeps whistling while Steve keeps pping. Meanwhile, Kobe was just shaking his head at him.


    The woman on hisp stood up, pulling him off the couch. She led Lyken to the middle of the floor, ced both his hands on her waist, and they started dancing. "Enjoying the show?" she asked, and Lyken froze.


    "Jada?" Then she took off her mask, smiling sweetly at him.


    Lyken held her by the shoulders and pulled her slightly away from him. Eyeing her from head to toe, he was mesmerized. She looks gorgeous.


    But when he realized she was only wearing her underwear under the fis, Lyken felt like all the blood in his body rushed to his head.


    He pulled her by the hand and led her thru the kitchen door. Straight to the office, Lyken pushed her down the couch. "What do you think you''re doing?" he sneered.


    Jada was holding her wrist. She felt pain when he pulled her out. She didn''t notice that Ada, Bambi, and Honey were in the room with them until Honey spoke.


    "Hey Ly, what are you doing?"


    "What is she doing, Honey? Do you know she''s here? You let her go out there while wearing that? Didn''t you know we''re all men here?" He called her off nonstop, ring at the pinks, and then back to Jada.


    "She just wants to be part of the party. You did the same for her," Honey tried to exin, but Lyken ignored her. He was only looking at Jada with her head bowed, still massaging her wrist.


    "What''s going on, man?" Kobe asked, pping his shoulder. "Why did you pull Jada out?"


    "Do you know about this?" He asked Kobe, and he nodded. Lyken turned to Steve and Robin, who were now in the room with them, and they both nodded.


    Lyken sighed as he took his coat off. He put it over Jada and pulled her up, "Let''s go home," he whispered.


    Kobe tapped his shoulder, "We''ll take care of the guests," he told him then he turned to Honey. "Babe, you and the pinks go with them."


    They were quiet in the car. He was trying her best to suppress his anger, so he kept letting out sighs. Jada, on the other hand, won''t even nce at him.


    When they got to her unit, she banged the door open and went straight to her room. Honey and the pinks awkwardly sat on the couch while Lyken followed Jada.


    "What is wrong with you? Why would you even go there wearing that?" he spat at her.


    Still not looking at Lyken, Jada let out a harsh sigh. Keeping her head bowed down, she won''t even respond to him.


    "I bet you knew we''re all men there. That was a stag party, for Christ''s sake! You know I don''t like other men seeing you dressed like that, yet you did it intentionally. Were you asking for attention, or do you want to be disrespected? You like it when men look at your body?" Lyken''s voice gradually increases as her anger heightens.


    She looked up and red at him. Lyken sees her clenching and unclenching her jaws as if trying to calm down.This belongs ? N?velDra/ma.Org.


    Lyken wants her to know he didn''t like what she did. He felt like she was testing him, and he was mad.


    "What? You wouldn''t even say anything, Jada? You won''t even exin yourself?" He asked again, his voice way louder.


    Lyken can see tears welling in the corners of her eyes, but she''s good at holding them back. She then smiled at him, not a genuine smile, and it scared him.


    "I don''t need to exin anything to you," she said calmly. "You know very well why I went there. If you didn''t like what I did...you may leave Lyken."

 Chapter 60 – Pre-Wedding Fight

    Lyken felt his body stiffen when he heard what Jada said. Instead of exining herself and apologizing for what she did, she asked him to leave. ''She''s unbelievable!''


    Jada quietly stood up, faced her closet, and pulled out a pair of pajamas. She started taking her clothes, one by one. She even ripped the fis off her body.


    She stopped her from what she was doing, holding both her wrists down. "What''s wrong with you?" Lyken sneered.


    She looked straight into his eyes, and Lyken wanted to back down. He saw how cold she was looking at him. ''What''s happening to her?''


    "What else do you want me to do? I was considering quitting my career after marrying you because you said you don''t like it when I go out there, dressed up with almost nothing, and other men see me. I allow you to choose my outfit so we won''t argue about anything. Now, what else do you want?" she screamed, tears starting to flow down her cheeks.


    Lyken heard movements from behind him, it was Honey and the pinks, but he ignored them. It was between him and Jada, anyway.


    "I never asked anything from you, Ly. I never demand your time. I never ask you to change anything, but why are you doing this to me?"


    "Jada, what''s wrong with what I''m doing? Was it wrong for me to protect you? Didn''t you see how those men were looking at you earlier? They''re about ready to devour you! Should I just ignore that?"


    "Who cares? Who cares how they look at me?" she yelled. "No matter how they look, they won''t get it. Why are you so worried over nothing? You''re being overprotective that you''re suffocating me! You''re being too controlling!" Lyken took a step back after hearing everything. ''I was too controlling? So for her, protecting her was controlling?''


    "If you can''t take me for who I am, then maybe you should rethink marrying me, Lyken Fontani!" Jada sniffed as she wiped away the tears.


    He sat on Jada''s bed while staring at his hands. "Just because I called you off for what you''re wearing, you suddenly want me to rethink our wedding? Over some dress? Really?"


    "Yes! Over some dress! I never thought you''d hurt me over some dress! You humiliated me in front of everyone over some dress! You pulled me out of the dancefloor, without thinking if what you did would hurt me, over some dress! You pushed me down the couch over some dress! You did all that over some dress!"


    Lyken slowly nodded as he let out a harsh sigh. "Alright, I''m sorry," then he stood up and stormed out of her room.


    ''Maybe she was right. Maybe I was wrong. Maybe I overreact over some dress. Maybe I was being too controlling, and it''s suffocating her.''


    He decided to leave to let her cool down. Lyken was surprised when she suggested that she rethink marrying her. She might say something worse if he tries to push things, so he would just leave for now.


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    ''There'' no maybes and what if''s when ites to us. No maybes when I proposed to Jada. None when I decided to marry her.''


    Jada was speechless when Lyken left. She suddenly recalled his reaction when she removed her mask. He looked at her for a couple of seconds and seemed to have realized something. Then he pulled her to the back room. Jada thought her wrist would detach from her arm.


    Lyken even pushed her down the couch, and her waist hit the wooden backrest. It triggered Jada, and she almost punched him hard.


    Good thing the confrontation didn''t prolong at the club, or it would have been worse. When they got home, Lyken got started again.


    Jada''s been trying to calm down. But every word thates out of his mouth provokes her. When Lyken said she was looking for attention, that drew thest straw.


    When Lyken left, Honey, Ada, and Bambi approached her. Honey sat beside Jada on the bed, squeezing her shoulder lightly as she began sobbing.


    "Ja, you should rest. Everything must have been stressful for both of you. Give yourselves a break," Honey suggested.


    "I don''t understand him, Hon. He wasn''t like this before, and you guys know that. He might call me off over the clothes I wear at times, but it won''te to a point where he''ll get physical," She told her between sniffs.


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    "Byotch, maybe the two of you should talk about this when you''re both calm and sober," Bambi chimed in.


    Jada nodded at him. She stood up to pick up the pajamas that fell on the floor. "I''ll get changed and sleep," she told them. Her friends nodded in unison before leaving her room, one after the other.


    As soon as she got changed, she plopped on her bed and started crying again. Jada doesn''t know if she''s just being too emotional or if she was really hurt by what Lyken did earlier.N?velDrama.Org owns this.


    She didn''t expect Lyken would react like that. Although she knows he doesn''t want other men to see her in such clothing. However, it was dark on the floor, much more where he was seated. Jada was sure no one noticed something as they were all busy with the other two girls. He was just being paranoid.


    Jada recalls everything she said earlier, and she wanted to regret it. Then again, she wants him to realize they can''t go on like that.


    They can''t keep arguing over petty things, especially after they get married. That won''t be ideal. Jada wouldn''t want them engaging in arguments all the time.


    And Jada hopes he will realize where he''s wrong too. As they said, it takes two to tango. She wouldn''t have argued with him if he didn''t get her started. It was a cause-and-effect kind of thing. Drowned in thoughts and tears, she let sleep carry her away. As she did, she was hopeful that tomorrow would be an entirely new day for the two of them. Yes, she was hopeful.

 Chapter 61 – Reconciliation

    The next day, Jada woke up past lunchtime. It was a Sunday. When she stepped out of her room, Jada saw their friends in the living room. Everyone''s there except for Lyken.


    "Hi, Ja," Kobe greeted. "Lyken had to go with his parents to visit his grandparents. But I''m meeting him tonight. We''re talking to a client about a new project. But don''t worry, it won''t get in the way of your wedding." Jada nodded at him as she sat on the couch. Steve sat next to Jada, reaching for her hand and giving it a light squeeze. "What happened to you guys?" he asked.


    She lets out a sigh and starts telling them everything. They were all just listening, sighing from time to time.


    "You just have to talk calmly," Kobe suggested. Jada nodded at him, and he smiled. "There''s nothing the two of you can''t fix. Compared to what you went through before, this is nothing."


    "Exactly! Just stay calm when you talk, both of you! Thest time you did, you were at each other''s throats. Of course, nothing good wille out of it!" Honey scolded.


    Jada only nodded at them. She''s been thinking the same sincest night. ''They''re right. Maybe I need to listen to him. I hope he does the same.''


    After the small pep talk, she asked Bambi to apany her. She told them she just wanted to eat out to destress. Fortunately, they didn''t ask anything anymore.


    While at the restaurant waiting for their food, she told Bambi she just needed to be somewhere, and he let her go. Jada headed straight to the clinic near the restaurant where they were eating.


    She went for a quick checkup, and fortunately, everything was fine. ording to the OB, she doesn''t have to worry about anything.


    Relieved, Jada went back to the restaurant. She finished eating herte lunch and went back home. She decided to get some rest, waiting for Lyken to call or at least send me a message, but she didn''t hear anything from him. Until it was time to hit the sack, no Lyken showed up.


    The next day, she woke up at 7 in the morning. Pushing herself up and leaning on the headboard, Jada recalled everything that had happened between them.


    Jada recalled when Kobe and Lyken first approached them in their hang-out back at the university. Then they invited them to their small party.


    Of course, she recalled the first time Lyken confessed his feelings to her. As well as the first time he cheated on her. And the reason for their break up.This belongs ? N?velDra/ma.Org.


    They went through a lot.


    In theing weekend, they were supposed to tie the knot. But they haven''t talked to each other yet after what happened the other night.


    ''If I don''t do anything about this, we''ll end up canceling the wedding,'' she thought. Of course, she doesn''t want that to happen, especially now that they''ve gone this far.


    Jada stood up and grabbed a towel. She needs to go to Lyken and settle things once and for all. It''s now or never.


    When she stepped out of her room, Honey, Ada, and Bambi were all there, having coffee. "Where are you off to?" Honey asked.


    She changed route and walked over to them, "I can''t wait for him toe to his senses. I have to go to him," she informed the trio.


    "Lyken?" Ada asked, and she nodded.


    "We''ll go with you," Bambi said, and they all hurried to prepare and leave.


    When they arrived at Lyken''s condo building, the guard greeted her. "Hi, Miss Jada! How are you?"


    "Hi Joe, I''m good, and you?" she asked in return.


    "I''m good, Miss. Are you on your way to Mr. Fontani?" he asked, and when she nodded, he looked at his fellow guard as if they were talking about something with their eyes. "Why? Did he go somewhere?" Jada asked, and they hesitantly shook their heads.


    "Y-You can just go up," he stuttered.


    Brows furrowed, Jada pulled Honey towards the elevator, and the pinks followed them. "What''s wrong with him?" Honey asked, but she just shrugged at her. She doesn''t have the answer to that anyway. When they reached Lyken''s unit, Jada fished for the key he gave me and quickly opened the door. As soon as they stepped in, Ada and Bambi plopped on the couch while Honey went straight to the kitchen. Meanwhile, Jada went to his room and what she saw gave goosebumps over her entire body. She even tried rubbing her eyes. Unfortunately, there wasn''t wrong with what she saw.


    Lyken was lying on his bed, asleep. Next to him is a blonde girl, head on his arm and arm on his waist.


    They''re both covered with a nket, but it''s clear that they''re not wearing anything. At least no tops.


    Jada can feel her cheeks heating up and her stomach tying into a knot. She walked backward, not even bothering to close his door.


    "What happened to you? Why are you so pale?" Honey asked as soon as she stepped out of the kitchen with a ss of water.


    She tried to answer, but no voice woulde out of her. The pinks looked at her in unison, and they hurried to stand up to approach Jada.


    Reaching out for her arm, Bambi pulled her to sit on the single-seater that was closest to her. "You''re cold! What happened?" he asked, but Jada still couldn''t respond.


    Honey went inside Lyken''s room, "What the fuck?" she screamed.


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    Before Jada could turn to look at her, her phone started ringing. She pulled it out of my purse and quickly answered without looking at the caller ID.


    "Hello?" she croaked.


    "Jadan Cuevas?" the caller asked.


    "Yes, this is me!"


    "Thank God I got the right number," the caller eximed. "Ja, this is Letty. We were batchmates at SMU, remember?" she asked again.


    "Oh, hi, Letty! What''s up?"


    "I''m the owner of the restaurant where your fianc¨¦ went to yesterday. He was with Honey''s husband, Kobe." Jada creased her forehead, not sure what she was calling her. "Well, I called to let you know that someone drugged him. He and the other guy they''re with," she started.


    "W-What do you mean?"


    "Two women were sitting next to them yesterday. When they ordered their drinks, one of the women stood up. She intentionally bumped the man Lyken was with. His shirt got wet, so Lyken helped him to the restroom. But the woman stayed at their table. She even sat there. She only left when Lyken and hispanion came back. After a few minutes, both men dozed off, and the women helped them out of my restaurant." "Wait, Letty, you mean..."


    "Yes, that blondie drugged them," she told her. "I was already doubtful, it was obvious she was scheming, so I reviewed my CCTV. There I saw that she slipped something into their drinks."


    Jada let go of the breath she had been holding since she started telling her what she was calling her for. She even uttered a prayer to thank God that she misunderstood.


    Jada was thankful to know that Lyken didn''t cheat on her. And, of course, she''s very thankful because someone informed her.


    When she ended the call, Jada stood up to go back to Lyken''s room, but then she heard Honey shouting. "You bitch!"

 Chapter 62 – He Cheated, Again!

    Jada was startled when she heard Honey yelling. She wanted to stop her, but she was in full warrior mode, so she didn''t bother.


    "Hey! Hey, you! Stand up, bitch!" Honey called off the woman as she pulled her arm.


    The girl sat up, rubbed her eyes, and tried to recognize who was the woman that was harassing her. "Who are you?" she even asked.


    The blonde girl was about to speak again, but Honey''s palm flew across her face. "You don''t have to know! What you need to do now is to get out of that bed," Honey continued.


    When the woman didn''t move, Honey grabbed her by the hair and dragged her out of bed. The nket covering her fell to the floor, and Jada was relieved when she saw that she was still wearing her bra and pants. "What the fuck is wrong with you?" She screamed as she struggled to stand up. "How dare you hurt me?"


    Honey pped her again. She was trying to help the girl get her senses back. The girl with blonde hair touched her face and screamed when she saw bloodstain on her finger. "Who are you?" Jada asked calmly.


    "I''m Tessa! I''m his girlfriend!" The girl named Tessa answered smugly.


    Jada wanted to punch her, but she controlled her emotion. "And who is he?" She asked again, but she suddenly looked nervous.


    "Why are you asking? Who are you anyway? You came here, barging in and asking all these stupid questions!" she spat.


    Bambi chuckled from behind Jada, "I don''t know which is natural, your blonde hair or stupidity? Do you think we''ll juste here if we don''t know the tenant?"


    The woman grabbed her blouse from the bed and started putting it on. "I have nothing to exin to you. It was him who brought me here."


    "Are you sure?" Jada asked, and the woman red at her. "Was it my fianc¨¦ who brought you here, or was it you who brought him home after you drugged him?"N?velDrama.Org owns this.


    Tessa gasped, not expecting that she was aware of what had happened. Ada walked over to her, grabbed her by the arm, and pulled her closer.


    "Do you know what it took for these two to fix their rtionship?" He sneered as he gestured for Jada and Lyken. "And now you''re here trying to ruin it again?" Then he pushed her hard, causing her to stumble and fall.


    In the middle of the confrontation, Lyken started stretching out as he yawned. When he opened his eyes, he was startled to see them inside his room.


    "What''s going on?" he asked, confused. He gets out of bed and looks at them one by one.


    "This bitch said you took her home," Honey informed him. "What are you doing again, Lyken?"


    "W-What?" He eximed, then he walked over to Jada. "B-Baby, listen, I don''t know her. It''s the first time I''ve seen her," he tried to exin, but she ignored him.


    "See? Your supposed boyfriend doesn''t even know you," Bambi mocked Tessa. She looked like she was on the verge of crying, but she still managed to raise a brow at Lyken.


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    "What nonsense are you saying? Have you forgotten how you approached usst night with your friend at the restaurant? Have you forgotten how you flirted with me and asked me toe to your ce?" she lied. She was about to walk over to him, But when Jada saw what she was about to do, her fist acted on its own. She punched Tessa right on her nose.


    Honey and the pinks gasped while Lyken grabbed her arm. He tried to pull her away, but she didn''t let him.


    "Stop lying, you scheming bitch!" Jada sneered. "You got two choices, leave right now or wait and see what I''ll do to you," she warned.


    Tessa looked shaken. Looking around, she finally realized that she had no one on her side. ring at Lyken, she snatched her bag from the foot of the bed and stormed out of the room.


    Jada followed, but not to see her out. She sat on the couch, crossed her arms over her chest, leaned back, and closed her eyes. Seconds after, she felt someone sit next to her. "Ja, baby! Trust me, I have no idea how it happened," he stated.


    She let out a sigh. Jada wanted to open her eyes, look at him and tell him everything was alright, but she couldn''t. She doesn''t have the energy to face him right now.


    Jada knew he was not at fault. She knows it was that blonde''s scheme. But she still hates the idea that the witch slept on his bed overnight.


    "Change that bed right now, Lyken," she muttered.


    "Hello, Tina?" She heard him say even before she opened her eyes. He''s calling his secretary. "Find me a new bed right now, and have it delivered as soon as possible." Lyken grabbed Jada''s hand, enclosing it with his. "What else, baby? Tell me anything. I''ll do anything. But let''s not be like this," he sniffed.


    Jada''s eyes flew open. It was almost instant. She looked at him, and he was starting to tear up. "Hey, why are you crying?" she asked, cupping his face.


    Lyken held her hands. He kissed them as he wiped his tears with the other hand. "I got scared, Ja. No, I was terrified. I thought I''d lose you again," then he started sobbing.


    She withdrew her hands to hug him, and he hugged her back. "Baby, that won''t happen. I won''t let that happen," she whispered.


    He pulled away, cupped her face, and nted a kiss on her lips, "Thank you, Ja! thank you for trusting me," he whispered on her lips. Jada nodded at him before hugging him again tighter. When they let go, they saw that their audience was in tears too. Jada and Lyken ended upughing.


    "I thought I''ll bing a murderer today," Honey said as she chuckled.


    "I never thought your voice could go loud like that," Bambi eximed.


    "But what happened exactly?" Ada pried, and Jada narrated everything Letty told her over the phone. "Thank God for Letty," Lyken muttered.


    "Exactly!" Honey eximed. "The wedding would have been canceled if wasn''t for her!"

 Chapter 63 – Wedding Gift

    It''s been two weeks since Lyken proposed, and now, they''re getting married. Yes, today is that day, and Jada could say she''s more than excited. Everyone thought it would take them a few months to walk down the aisle, but when Lyken said it was in two weeks, Jada agreed. There''s no reason not to. ''He loves me, and I feel the same for him. Why should we drag? In all honesty, I''ve never felt this happy before. Not since Lyken became my boyfriend.'' When Jada and Lyken broke up, she thought they couldn''t fix things between them. But thanks to the power of forgiveness, they are where they are now. Just as Demi Moore said, ''The things people do to each other, they remember. If they stay together, it''s not because they forget. It''s because they forgive.''


    And Jada agrees with her. Whether she likes it or not, what happened between Lyken and her will be forever part of their history. That''s something they can''t just erase.


    However, instead of seeing it as an obstacle, they should see it as a lesson learned. It''s a lesson that strengthened them and their love for each other.


    While looking in the mirror, lots of memories shed before her eyes. Some were bad, but most were unforgettable.


    Her stylist had finished her hair and makeup, but Jada remained seated, still reminiscing. She was only interrupted when Honey called for her. "Ready, BFF?" her Matron of Honor asked. Jada smiled at her and nodded. Before they went out, she made sure she had her purse. She had to be sure she had it with her because it contained big news.


    Standing outside the church, she can already see her groom-to-be. He''s right there, in front of the altar, waiting for her.


    Lyken was sizzling hot in his white suit, and the smile on his face looked like it was there permanently. Jada''s not sure, however, if Lyken can still smile like thatter.


    Jada fall in line,st among the line of gorgeous youngdies, right behind her best friend and matron of honor. Then the wedding march started.


    She can''t help but peek, wanting to see Lyken''s reaction as they approach the altar. When she reached him, he smiled at Jada''s father as he gave Jada''s to him.


    They even whispered at each other, and the old man tapped his shoulder. Lyken then kissed her mother''s hand before facing her.


    When the priest said the magic words, Lyken pulled Jada by the waist with his other hand lifting her veil. Lyken nted a light kiss on her lips as a tear escaped his eye.


    Jada immediately reached out for his cheek, wiping it away. He looked at her for several seconds before he hugged her, then everyone started pping and cheering for them.


    After the ceremony, everyone went straight to the hotel for the reception. But before Jada went to the venue, she went with Honey to their honeymoon suite first to change gowns.


    She went inside the bathroom with her purse. Honey wanted to apany her, but Jada refused. She didn''t spend much time in the bathroom, anyway.


    ''She can''t see the surprise because if she does, she will surely spoil it. I can''t let that happen.''


    "I miss you, baby," he whispered as he pulled her to the table assigned to them.


    "Already?" She teased, and his smile widened.


    "You have no idea, Ja! I''ll miss you every millisecond of my life," he said sweetly, and Jada couldn''t help but blush.


    When the program started, Their parents gave their speeches. After them, their friends followed one after another.


    Hearing their well-wishes, they can''t help but shed tears. Everything they said touched Jada. And she knew that Lyken felt the same.


    After their first dance as a married couple, the host announced the removal of the garter. Kobe pulled a chair for Jada and sat on it with a serious look on her face. ''Why am I suddenly feeling nervous?''


    Lyken knelt in front of Jada, and carefully lifted the skirt of her gown. He traced her legs with his hands to find the garter. When he finally reached it, she saw the confused look on his face. Jada can''t help but smile. Without saying anything, she shot her brows up while Lyken creased his forehead.


    Jada recalled what happened in Brazil. They went there to spend two weeks at an event. On their fifth day, she felt something was going on with her. Something was not right.


    Being extra careful with her health, as usual, Jada decided to ask Mama Vane if she knew any hospital near the hotel. Unfortunately, she doesn''t, so Jada had no choice but to ask the receptionist. She wants to have herself checked. Ever since they arrived in Brazil, she sometimes felt dizzy or sour in her stomach. She sometimes felt the urge to throw up, but nothinges out. Fortunately, she found a clinic, and the doctor could speak English. "What is the problem, dear?" She asked.


    Jada starts telling her everything, but she only smiles at her meaningfully. Then she suggested that Jada undergo some tests.


    The doctor asked her assistant to draw blood and asked Jada to provide a urine sample too. After that, she told Jada to wait in the lounge.


    After almost an hour, the nurse came back with Jada''s results and handed them over to the doctor. She looked through it, creasing her forehead from time to time, and in the end, she smiled. "Are you feeling any tingling sensation around your nipples?"


    "I sometimes do, yes," she answered though she was wondering why the doctor was curious about her nipples.


    "The tingling sensation, the upset stomach, and dizzy spells are all signs of pregnancy Miss. When was yourst period?"


    Jada was momentarily shocked. ''Signs of pregnancy? I''m pregnant? Is she joking?''


    "Can you recall?" she asked again.


    She got back to her senses and realized that the doctor was serious about what she said. Jada told her when she had herst period and the doctor looked at her calendar.


    "If you''re correct then it''s safe to say that you are seven weeks pregnant Miss," the doctor informed her, still smiling.


    Jada felt cold. Not because she was scared that she was pregnant but because she can''t contain the joy she was feeling. ''Lyken and I are having a baby?''


    "C-can I see my baby already? I mean this early?"


    "Yeah, of course, we can do an ultrasound," then she led her inside a room where she asked her to sit down.


    The doctor called the nurse and asked her to get water. When the nurse came back, the doctor asked Jada to drink two sses of water.


    "Lay down, for now, I''lle back for you. We''ll have to wait for an hour or so. Your dder needs to be full but you can''t go to the restroom. You can take a nap while waiting."


    Because the room temperature was very inviting, Jada fell asleep. She only woke up when she felt someone lifting her blouse. She was surprised at first but calmed down when she realized it was the doctor.


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    She applied a cold gel to the probe and asked her, "Ready?" when Jada nodded, she ced the probe on her navel.


    "Look here," pointing at the monitor, she smiled as she pointed at a small circle right in the middle. "That''s your baby right there," she said.


    A tear escaped Jada''s eye after hearing what the doctor said. Slightly lifting her head, she looked closely at the monitor to see her baby.


    "Everything''s normal and yes, you''re at seven weeks. Congrattions Miss Cuevas!" She informed her. "Do you want to print the image?"This belongs ? N?velDra/ma.Org.


    Jada quickly nodded at the doctor with a smile painted on her face. cing the image inside her purse, she hugged it as she walk to the side of the road.


    After hailing a cab, Jada took out the image again to look at it. She still can''t believe that a human being is starting to grow inside her. She feels marvelous.


    And yes, the cause of Lyken''s confusion as he touches the garter is their baby''s picture. She slip it there when they changed their gowns earlier.


    When he pulled out the piece of paper, his eyes grew wide. "W-What''s this?" he asked, stuttering.


    "That''s my Lyken junior," she spilled.


    He suddenly bowed with his face on herp and started sobbing as he hug her legs. Their parents quickly approached them, wondering what happened and why he was crying all of a sudden. "Why, baby? Aren''t you happy?" Jada asked but he just shook his head.


    "I''m very happy Ja. I don''t know how I''m this lucky when I''ve been nothing but an asshole to you," he stated, wiping his tears.


    "Sshhh. I love you, Ly. Let''s not go back on that," she whispered as she help him wipe his tears.


    "What''s the matter son?" his mother asked.


    Without saying a word, he passed the paper to her. His father and Jada''s parents looked closely. They all gasped when they realized what was it.


    "We''re grandparents now!" Lyken''s mom eximed, then she started tearing along with Jada''s mother.

 Chapter 64 – Husband and Wife

    Lyken''s POV


    "Baby, what do you want for breakfast?" I asked when I noticed that she was already awake.


    We''ve already moved to our new house. I had this built two years ago, then two weeks before the wedding, I prepared it for us to move in right after the wedding.


    "Fried rice and salted egg," she said as she rolled to her stomach.


    "Ok then, I''ll ask Lucy to prepare it," then I stood up, kissed her forehead, and hugged her.


    "Ew! You smell bad!" she eximed as she pushed me away.


    I creased my forehead, and she looked disgusted. "I... I smell bad?" I asked in disbelief, and she nodded. "Baby, I just took a bath! I''m even wearing the perfume you gifted me!" "Ly, you stink! Go and bathe again!"


    I scratch the back of my head. I felt embarrassed, but I couldn''t stop myself from chuckling. ''Is this because of her pregnancy?''


    To not ruin her mood, I quickly head to the bathroom to wash off the smell of perfume. That''s probably it.


    Jada waited for me, and when I returned, we went downstairs together to eat breakfast. After eating, she went to the garden while I went to the living room.


    I don''t know how long it took her to water the nts, but when she returned, she immediatelyy down on the couch with her head resting on myp. "Baby..." she called. "I love you..."


    "I love you too, baby," I responded and kissed her forehead before turning my attention back to the contract I was reading.


    She then stood up and sat on myp, facing me. I put down the contract I was reviewing and ced my hands over her tummy.


    It''s not that big yet, but the bump was noticeable. As I looked at Jada, I pulled her close, nted a kiss on the tip of her nose, and hugged her.


    She rests her lips on my neck, and I can feel my pet''s reaction to what she did. She let out a heartyugh before cupping my face, "Someone''s mad!" she teased.


    "Baby, stop! That is torture!" I smirked.


    My plea fell on deaf ears as she ignored me. Jada started kissing and licking my ears, biting them lightly from time to time. That angered my pet even more.


    "Baby!" I yelled, not because I was mad but because I might not be able to stop myself anymore if she continued.


    She looked at me with her nose scrunched and her lips pointed. "You don''t like what I''m doing? Is someone else doing this to you!?" she yelled, but that didn''t scare me. What scared me was when she started crying. "No, no, baby. Ssshhh. It''s not that I don''t like it, ok? Don''t cry..."


    I hugged her again, running my hands up and down her back to calm her down, and thankfully, she stopped. But then she started doing what she was doing earlier over again.


    She cupped my face and started nting small kisses from my forehead down to my nose. I closed my eyes tightly.


    I then felt her tongue on my lips, trying to slip it in. "Ahh, baby..." I groaned. My pet''s furious, but I don''t know if I should do it. "Baby..." she said in a low moan, and my eyes flew open when she took both my hands and ced them over her chest.


    That was thest straw. I tried holding back the urge to return her advances, but it was just too tempting.


    I started returning her kisses, trailing them down her neck. She even arched her body when I did as she continued grinding.


    "Baby, you''re torturing me..." I whispered, but she didn''t respond.


    Instead, she returned to my lips, and starts kissing me aggressively as she slipped a hand inside my boxer shorts. She started caressing my pet as she let out a low moan.


    "I want this Ly, now..." she ordered as she moved her hand up and down it.


    As I wasn''t able to stop myself anymore, I scooped her and carried her up to our room. On our way up, she wrapped her arms around my neck and continued kissing and licking it.


    I carefully ce her down on our bed but then she pulled me down and switched our positions. She wanted to be on top of me so I let her.


    She ced my hands over her chest and started grinding on top of me again. When she wasn''t content, she slipped both my hands underneath her shirt.


    I gasped when I felt her tips on my palm and her grinding intensified. She inched closer then nipped on my earlobe.This belongs to N?velDrama.Org.


    I''m about to lose it but it seems like she wants to take it slow. Her tongue trails down from my neck to my chest, teasing my nipple.


    I gently pulled her hair when I felt a bolt of electricity surge thru me. "Fuck baby..." I groaned.


    She slowly pulled my shorts down and while she was doing that, I took my shirt off. She''s gently sucking my head while caressing it at the same time.


    The sensation it brought me made me want to lose my wits. Especially when she took me in inch by inch until she swallowed the whole of me.


    She allowed me to move in and out of her mouth until I''m deep in her throat. I can''t stop myself from dancing along to her rhythm. It''s too much to hold in. When I was about to hit my climax, I pulled her up. I stared at her and beads of sweat are visible on her forehead.


    I carried her to the bathroom and helped her take off her clothes, then I pulled her to the bathtub. I want to do this as slowly as I could.


    I sat down in the tub and let her sit with her back to me. I cupped her orbs from behind and started rubbing her tips as she reached out for my nape.


    "Baby..." she moaned quietly and so I bowed and started sucking on her neck. She inched up when I did and that just aroused me more.


    "Lyken... shit," she whispered as I continued working on her tips, lightly pinching them and rubbing my palms against them.


    She turned sidewards to reach for my lips. We were kissing like there was no tomorrow when I moved my hand down to reach out to her.


    I teased her folds and I can hear her gasping in frustration. "Baby..." she whispered again when I touched her pearl. "Shit baby just do it!" she said impatiently


    I slowly moved my fingers up and down her folds until she can''t hold it in anymore. She then turned to face me, positioning herself on top of me.


    She held on to my pet and moved her hands up and down, while my thumb rubs on her. Moving her head from left to right, she suddenly kissed me as if she was about to burst anytime.


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    I slowly stood up and carried her, then she wrapped her legs around my waist. I took her out of the bathroom andid her down on the couch.


    cing her leg on the backseat, I knelt and started licking the whole of her. "Ly..." she cried as she lightly pulled my hair.


    I slowly sucked her pearl before going down her hole. I let my tongue y there, going in and out as I continue touching her pearl with my thumb.


    "Ly please... stop torturing me," she begged but I didn''t stop. I continued what I was doing until I felt her body tense up.


    When I quicken my pace, her body trembled, signaling she''s reached the climax. She was breathing heavily, but I''m not done yet and neither is she. She pulled me on top of her and wrapped her legs around my waist. "Can I?"


    "Yes baby, please," she answered with dreamy eyes.


    I kissed her passionately before I slipped my pet in. "Fuck..." she whispered.


    I slowly moved on top of her, thrusting carefully. I can feel her pushing me in deeper but I''m scared.


    I''m a bit scared to do it hard because I know she''s pregnant so I let her control the pace. "Baby, I''m close," I whispered.


    "Let''s go together," she replied as she return my thrusts.


    When I''m close to my peak, my movement quickens until we''re both moaning and groaning in pleasure. I felt her body shake when she reached her climax and it was the same for me.


    I gently pressed my body onto her as she wrapped me in a tight hug. After a few minutes, I slipped to her side and ce my leg over her.


    "I''ll never get tired of doing this with you," I whispered to her ear and she broke into a smile with her eyes closed.


    "And I love the fact that we can do this for a lifetime," she whispered back before turning to face me and nting a kiss on my lips.


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