Part 1: To change your destiny; Part 2: 4 2 1(For you); Part 3: Second Chances

Chapter 37: I knew my instinct was right

Knowing Ivy was still under trauma, Jason didn't want her to be alone so he accompanied her the whole Sunday while she studied. He took the chance to catch up on work as he had been away for a week. Ivy secretly enjoyed their quiet day together as she felt safe and was able to study well knowing he was by his side.

Although Jason was busy with work, he caught Ivy taking multiple glances at him a few times. He knew his actions the night before had gone overboard and needed to give her an explanation. However, he knew with her state at the moment, it was best to postpone his explanation first.

Ivy on the other hand, had forgotten about the close call of her first kiss being stolen but instead could sense Jason was still worried about her trauma although he didn't show it. She could only watch him being concerned helplessly when he kept his accounts tutoring session and review of his company's monthly accounts with her short.

He even slept by her side that night which made her realise she had to keep her feelings under control. Although she knew she desperately needed his companion, she was also thinking about the consequences when the time came for her to leave him. However, his persistence had made her lose the will to retaliate as she quietly enjoyed his dominating side for once while she slowly drifted into a peaceful dream.

"Princess... Be careful..." Ivy heard a familiar voice as she opened her eyes to find herself once again standing under the aurora lit skies. She twirled around to find the tall teenager she once met and realised she was back to being her younger self again.

The teenager was holding on to her tiny palm as he looked up at the beautiful scenery in the sky. Little Ivy gripped on to his hand tighter as the teenager smiled, noticing her tiny gesture. She couldn't help but to giggle as she said to him. "I'll make sure you will be my prince one day..." Her words sent the teenager flattered as little Ivy continued to giggle at her thoughts while she twirled in front of him.

At the break of Monday's dawn, Ivy's alarm broke her sweet dream as she sat up in bed still holding tightly onto Jason's left hand. She used her left hand to switch off the alarm as Jason was stirring. She stared at him momentarily and smiled happily recalling her dream. It eventually made her recall her close first kiss two nights ago with Jason. She blushed at the thought but she knew it was only momentarily. She decided to keep her feelings to herself and enjoyed the present instead of worrying about the future although it was close by.

She couldn't help but to squeeze into his hug. "Get ready first... You will be late." Jason mumbled with his eyes closed when he felt Ivy was burrowing into his arms.

"You're tired. You should sleep. I can accompany you and skip the exam today." She teased with her eyes closed and smiled. He opened his eyes and saw a wide grin written over her face which was facing him. He knew she was up to her mischief again.

"Ivy." He shook her but she didn't respond.

"Ivyyyy..." He called out with a voice indicating he would do something funny to her if she didn't barge. She still refused to move as she enjoyed absorbing the warmness of his hug which was as though ushering away the coldness of her loneliness all along.

He had no choice but to tickle her awake. Ivy yelped in laughter at the surprise attack as she begged him to stop.

"Alright, alright. I will head to shower. Stop it, Jason! Stop it!" She begged as they both giggled together. He stopped and pointed to the washroom direction as he waited for her to head to the washroom. Before she headed on, she made a bold move recalling their unfinished business two nights ago by stealing a quick peck on his cheek.

It caught him by surprise as he smiled to himself while recalling his attempt two nights ago as well. He found himself stuck in a crossroad; frustrated with the fact that he really wanted to start something new with Ivy but again he knew it wasn't the right time as he groaned in mind and headed to shower in his room.