Jen

I woke up feeling cold, wondered what had made such a change in the weather, actually I missed Rick's warmth around my body, then a realization hit me hard and my heart twisted thinking about last time. Oh God, not again! Without thinking I got up from bed to look for him. I barged straight into his room, I felt my heart thump hard in my chest finding the empty room, he was not there. Again he left me alone not saying goodbye. Sadness evolved in me, unconsciously I braced myself with the impact of pain in the heart.

"Good Morning!" I turned around quickly in the direction of the voice and there he is. He was looking fresh after a shower and dangerously gorgeous in his wet hair. He chose to wear jeans with a black Tee shirt. I ran to him and gathered him in my arms, I smiled onto his chest clutching his shirt tight. I couldn't describe how happy I was...he didn't leave me alone this time.

"What happened?" He asked in confusion, stroking my hair.

"I thought you left." That's few words escaped from my lips.

"I'm here Jen." He lifted my chin and palmed my face lovingly.

"Why you always have to sneak out of my bed, at least you should have waked me up before leaving." I glared at him accusingly, he chuckled in return.

"I wanted to freshen up, secondly Mom won't be happy if she will find me in your room." He explained.

"Ok, but next time wake me up before leaving," I demanded squinting my eyes and he flashed me his most beautiful smile which easily took my breath away.

"Ok, Princess. Now, go and freshen up." I was about to go when he pulled me back to him, he eyed me disapprovingly from toe to head. Suddenly, I was feeling very shy as I was only in my Tee shirt nighty which sat perfectly till my mid-thigh.

"You roam around like this here." He fumingly questioned.

"No, I... I got panic not seeing you beside me." I nervously told him avoiding his fiery eyes.

"Next time be decent before leaving your room unless you want somebody's attention." I understood the meaning behind his tantrums, what's wrong with him?

"Not so early Mr." I rolled my eyes and left his room before this gets into another tiff. While leaving I laughed at myself, I almost had a mini heart attack assuming he left.. it's me or it's my insecurities. How anyone could feel for someone deeper and deeper with every passing day.

After breakfast, Mrs. Adam left for church but I didn't accompany her today, I wanted to be with Rick but he seemed to be distant and reserved by himself. It was always the same, we intimate little and the next day he starts shutting himself off on me, I couldn't understand why? Maybe I was exaggerating the things..

Daniel also didn't interact much on the breakfast table, after getting suffocated with their awkward silence I broke the peace by saying "C'mon behave like an adult." Both shot me an ugly stare.

"Dudes, don't give me that look. Be a man and get over with your shits. Rick, be a darling and apologize Daniel for your yesterday's rude behavior." I raised my eyebrows at Rick, showing him how serious I was.

Daniel smiled looking at me, unlike my arrogant Rick who still held his blank expressionless gaze.

"Don't be cute, Jen" Daniel said adoringly winking at me then he turned his gaze to Rick.

"Rick, I never meant to hurt you. I'm always on your side and never break our bro code." He stood opening his arms and surprisingly Rick hugged him back without wasting any moment. Daniel patted on Rick's back assuring his untold promises and Rick just nodded.

I didn't understand their unsaid words but I beamed happily watching both of them together whom I adore dearly. Later they started talking about their business things, being a wise person I thought to leave them alone and moved in the kitchen to prepare lunch. While serving in church, I emerged little knowledge of cooking. The Church Authority takes care of the needs of unprivileged children, they do have a big kitchen where initially I took part with small works later slowly started learning cooking. After spending good hours in the kitchen, I came out with Coffee mugs which I offered to both of them. Rick stared at me weirdly.

"What?" I asked him.

"I never knew you can make Coffee." He said holding his mug, I smirked.

"Bro, you are lucky to have this fine coffee, unlucky me who has tasted the number of horrible drinks while her learning." Daniel made funny faces remembering the taste of my awful drinks. We both burst into a good laugh recollecting those moments. However, Rick didn't look amused.

"Isn't this very cozy?" Rick asked frowningly.

"Really?" I asked him.

"Whatever, Daniel we should head to town for buying few supplies for Church. Mom reminded me early in this morning."

Daniel nodded understandingly.

"Wow!" I got up from my seat happily.

"What are you excited about?" Rick asked raising his brow.

"For a drive, I suggest we should have lunch before leaving for a town," I advised.

"Good thought, you prepared lunch? Again you surprised me, Jen" He smiled. His beautiful smile shines my world. I couldn't stop smiling at him unfortunately which couldn't last.

"But sweetheart, me and Daniel only heading for town, you will be here at home." I felt like an unhappy kid who wants to go out at any cost but my parents didn't allow for it.

"Why not?" I demanded with big fury on my face.

"Because we both will be having little fun out there in the bar and I don't want to parade you there." He said cringing his nose. Suddenly, I remembered that awful night of bar, I stiffened at my place but I wanted him by my side and all for myself.

"We will do the shopping and get back soon, you both can enjoy your drink here." I tried to fight, Rick just shook his head.

"C'mon Jen, don't behave like a kid. We are men, let us have our little fun with beautiful girls." Nothing wise can come from Daniel though I was happy to see him back in his role. I glared at him like he was a gimmick. Rick chuckled hearing Daniel.

"Daniel is right, babe. Let me have some fun." Now my all attention was back on Rick, I scowled at him, in response he grabbed me in his arms and kissed on my forehead.

"We are going out to discuss some business and trust me, you will be bored. You better stay here, I will take you out some another day." I understood there was no win situation for me. They headed for town after lunch and I busied myself wrapping my kitchen works before relaxing myself on the bed.

Scarlet

I again looked at my phone to check any calls or messages from Ryan but there was nothing. He left for two days due to some sudden work but since then I didn't hear anything from him. He wanted to finish all his work before dad's Award ceremony but at least he could have called me for once. I was busy arranging a grand party for my dad, it has constantly occupied my whole day but nights were crazy without him, my stupid heart wants to hear his voice. I started thinking about how we clicked, It started on pure attraction, then knowing and getting close to Ryan, and now my life lost its meaning without him. Dad also bestowed on our relationship as he found Ryan a great deal for his business. Ryan proved himself a good bet for the long run in the businesses which fascinated​ Dad. I felt my emotion was growing for him, I never thought I could be serious in a relationship. Ryan made me feel precious in all ways. He showered me with gifts and surprises. He really made a way to my heart strongly. I smiled even at a thought of him. Suddenly someone barged into​ my cabin in panic.

"Have you checked the news?" my secretary asked me.

"No, what happened?" I asked casually.

She switched on the television. I stood dumbfounded looking at the footage of Jen in her worst state which I have never dreamed of. I was right about my instinct she was definitely in trouble. She looked like the cheapest hooker showing most of her body in that nothing left for imagine dress who was giving body shots to every guy of that cheap bar. She was giggling hysterically and dancing with every guy who walked towards her. This cannot be real, she was not my Jen. Only her face match with her other than that she was a totally different person. Channel was talking rubbish about her, I checked every channel which has a big headline stating that Wild and Ugly life of Jenifer Milano Behind the innocent face, dirty secrets of Rich Society. I changed the channel and found one girl was getting interviewed, the same girl who was dancing with Jen.

"Rebecca, you were with Jenifer Milano that night?" she nodded.

"Yes, I was. But, I was not aware of who she was until this news. She always used to come once in a month with her friends or should I say with her boyfriends in that bar and I'm sure nobody knows about her status there as we stay in a small town." She said recollecting every bit of information she has. Bitch! she was lying, I know she was lying but for what?

"Ok Rebecca, tell us something unusual about her behavior" her face turned serious.

"She always came the way you saw in that footage. I am a dancer in the bar, so I have no choice but to behave the way it is shown in the footage but I was shocked to know Jen's status. Now I understood she came here this way to hide her personality from the paparazzi. She used to drink a lot and always high on her drugs." She said scrunching her nose in disguised.

I heard loud cracking noise from the door, I turned my head and I felt my heart skipped a bit watching very angry dad.

"Where the hell she is?" his question directed to me.

"Dad, calm down," I said slowly.

"Calm Down, you have the nerve to ask me to calm down after watching those headlines and footages of your sister displaying everywhere." His anger radiated from his body. He banged the table and asked me again.

"Where is she?"

"Dad, I don't know where she is.." I said helplessly.

"She should have at least waited for this Prestigious Award. Do you know what it means to me?" It's hurt to hear from him saying that. He didn't care about Jen's whereabouts but worried about his status.

"Scarlet, she has ruined my image in the society. I always raised my head in pride for my upbringing."

"Dad, it's not her. Can you see that she was not herself?" I defended Jen because I knew she never does that in her right presence of mind.

"How do you know? You were never been with her for so long. I also assumed she was just a fool like her mother, a great girl who avoid unwanted troubles for me but I was so wrong." He said disappointedly.

"Dad, we should hire an Investigator on her search. She is in trouble."

"Yeah, I can clearly see how much she is in trouble," Dad said sarcastically indicating towards the footages.

"Dad, please. Jen can never do this I know her very well. First, we will catch this bitch who is giving false information about Jen." I eyed her image again on television.

"You think I didn't try to find her. The first thing I did was to locate her after watching this news, she is surrounded by paparazzi and guards."

"Dad, we don't even know where Jen is? I'm worried for her. This news will disappear after few days but we have to think about Jen." I tried to make him see the serious problem rather than thinking about his image.

"Did she mention where she's​ planned to leave?" Dad asked me.

"Actually, she tried to contact me but I was busy so she left the message. But you spoke to her right? Did you ask her?" he shook his head.

"No, I was getting late for a meeting. I never knew she was looking for such kind of adventures​." Oh God, my heart was weeping for her safety.

"We need to call our PR team to stop this news and clear our image. How I'm going to handle media at the Award function? Jen took my moment for which I worked really hard." I kept my mouth shut as I don't want to say anything which will sour his mood further but kept saying a silent prayer for Jen.

PR team has suggested we slam this news as saying this was a scam for ruining our image in the society just before his prestigious honor. They suggested we also have to present Jen before the media, telling them a story that she was threatened by somebody to do this to save her life or she was not the girl showing in the footage. Anyway, I was happy at least they will put some effort into the search for Jen, not for her wellbeing than at least saving the image of Milano.

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