I gently opened the door and closed it firmly behind me. Jacob was staring at an ugly dog's picture on the wall. It was clear that Jay was angry and didn't want to talk to me. I bet, he would be frowning at the picture but didn't want to put his anger on me.

"I'm sorry okay?" I muttered quietly.
I know all this is partly my fault. I mean... It was all your plan." I paused for a moment, listening to the awkward silence that was blasting back my words.

"You wouldn't even answer me? Darling... I I'd I'm sorry.I walk I'm sorry if I wasn't a good actress to you but I want to let you know that I'll never let you go, no matter what."

I walked to him and gently wrapped my arms around his waist. I gave him a tight back- hug, inhaling the freshness of his shirt. I've really missed the little romance we always shared.

"Get away from me, Daphne. I want to be alone." He pulled me away, still staring at the picture. I walked in front of him, cupping his perfect, angled-jaw into my palms. He looked into my eyes and he wore a look as if he was confused, but his anger immediately suppressed.

"I fucking hate to see you with other guys, Daf. It drives me crazy!" Anger laced his voice as he spoke to me.

I didn't know why but I immediately turned emotional. His words struck me as if it were arrows.

"I also hate to see you this way." I muttered with tears hanging in the corner of my eyes.

Jay held me closer, tilting his head, a little further as he captured my lips into a soft kiss.

'Why is he so tempting right now?' I thought. Even if I love these thoughts, it still send chills to my spine. I still shiver to every touch of he's and his presence seems to suffocate me whenever we're alone like this.

His larger fingers find it's way down my back as he poured another soft kiss.

I stopped suddenly and moved back. I looked so stunned asvi moved a step away.

"What's it Dafne? Are you alright?" His confused eyes searched my for answers but only my silence replied him.

I closed my eyes and placed my hands on my chest as if I was feeling my heartbeat.

"Yes I am." I whispered and grabbed his hands, squeezing them into mine.

"I love you so much but I'm scared of all of these."

"Scared? What are you scared of?" He asked. His thumbs gently stroking my tears away. Yet, I pulled away.

Let's leave here, Jay. I'm tired of pretending to be who I'm not. What if we get caught or exposed? What if something bad happens? What if..."

"Forget about all the what it's!" He cuts in harshly. "So what if we get caught?"

"I don't mind whatever happens. All I need is you, I'm here because of you, Daf! Because I wanted to build us a better future, a lovely home. I took this plan for you remember? It's not as if we have any other choice here! Gosh! You're so unbelievable, Dafne!!"

"I'm sorry for being so stupid, Jay! I'm sorry for being so stupid that I had to join your crazy plan!" My arm mistakingly hit an expensive looking, ceramic flower vase on his table and it shattered into pieces.

"I can't believe you're even talking to me in this manner!" Tears streamed down my glassy eyes as I shivered. I was already freaking out with all that has happened.

"I was in all of this because I love you so much. I always wanted to be close to you because after my mum, I took you as my guardian, my best friend! Now, you're avoiding me because I'm living free and saying the truth?" I sniffed in and wiped my tears so fast.

A sticker of guilt hit me for opening up to him. Letting him know how I was feeling inside.

"I know." He answered with a deep breath.

"I know it's so difficult acting and loving me at the same time and whatever your decision is Dafne, I'll gladly accept." He paused for a while as I watched him speechlessly. I just walked away again, avoiding his face.

"I want you to know that I love too. I've been through a lot in my life, Daf. I changed my thuggery lifestyle because of you. You've changed me so much and I feel you need someone better than I am. I know I'm worthless darling, but... Let's do this together and pray this plan works well. I promise to get a cleaner job and leave this place. Then, we can settle down somewhere far away from here. "

He turned to be and hugged me from the back. I shivered to his magical touch, again.
"I'm sorry for being so egostic and self-centered."

I suddenly blushed even if I was feeling so shy to face him. Then he turned me around as his face met mine.

"You'll have to accept me like this." He smirked and placed a gentle kiss on my forehead.

"I just want you to be mine and mine alone, Dafne. No matter what happens, I want to be with you every moment of my life. It ains me to see you with that jerk! I mean Donald."

I couldn't help but to smile at it words. It was awkwardly funny.

"Are you jealous?" I asked firmly, staring into his seductive eyes.

"What?! Me?! Jealous!... Of Who?!" He asked. "Donald?!"

I blushed out at his reaction.
"Who's Donald? He isn't even worth my socks, even if he's the president's son. Damn him! I'm just being caring and protective here dearie, it's not called jealousy." He seemed serious as he defended.

"It amazes me to see you like this, Jay. It makes me want to love you even more." I muttered, not knowing I was even saying it out. I felt a bit nervous and walked towards the door.

A simple smirk finds its way as he winks at me and I blushed. I suddenly have him a goodnight hug and left his room, still blushing at the thought of all that happened.

"Why can't you spend the night with me, Daf?" He begged but I nodded and quietly walked to my room.

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I wonder why he acts so humble even when we're still alone. All this acts and pretense still drives me crazy. I can't help but to pray it all ends soon.

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