THEODORE opened the door, revealing the mailman with a box of his donuts and a plastic cup of latte from the downtown cafe, and a purple envelope with a plastic heart in the middle.
Is today Valentine's Day? Theodore said in his mind when the mailman gave him his order and gently savored the smell of the creamy donuts, confused as he closed the door. He groaned; he should have a habit of checking the date everyday as he wakes up.
"Ahh!" He jumped back, suddenly just to see Jennie right behind him, her hungry eyes fixated on the box of donuts and she has the audacity to even pout and gave the puppy eyes!
"Can I have some? The smell woke me up so you owe me." She pouted more, acting like a child who's begging for candy and he stifled a laugh, wondering that she was looking really cute. He analyzed her, and realized she was right. Her pajamas are a bit crumpled and she has her bed hair.
Seeing that Theodore was looking at her for much longer than she expected, blood rushed to her cheeks and she took this as an opportunity to swiftly run to him and taking the box away, running away as she cackled like a maniac.
"HEY! GET BACK HERE WITH MY DONUTS!" Theodore roared playfully, as he chased after her around the house as a laugh echoed, his. He had never felt really happy and playful for such a long time as his last meeting with Jane, scarred him a bit too deep. He lunged forward, and then jumped, circling his arm around her thin waist and pulling her to him. They laugh as they fell down on the couch, her on top of him suddenly.
Jennie suddenly stopped to stare at his laughing face, his sexy pink lips pulled back into a boxy smile, showing off its pearly whites, his black eyes crinkled, while his brown short hair fell over his eyes, giving him a radiant glow.
When has he become so handsome? And how did I notice our intimate position?! She thought, blushing furiously. She was practically above him, her hands on both his sides, and her face so close to hers that his warm hot breath fanned her face and just a lean in, and their lips would touch! Her heart was beating faster on the mere thought of their lips colliding. How will he taste though?
Meanwhile in her inappropriate thoughts, she didn't even notice Theodore looking at her already, not laughing and something's shining in his eyes, close to warmth and softness. He had these intents in his eyes for the brunette in front of him, and just by looking at her cute dazed face, he has truly felt she meant something to him at the very moment she walked into the interrogation room aka the hotel room.
Then, suddenly, his eyes shrinks in stoic coldness and his smile slipped off as he sat up straight, causing her to back off, and falling to the ground with a thump.
"Ouch!" She moans in pain. "Are you mad or crazy?!" She turned to glare at the man but softened gradually, upon seeing how he's breathing heavily as if tormented by something and something hammered at her heart, an unbearable pain spreading through her body as she stood up.
"You okay, Theo?" She asked softly as she sat beside him. "You know, I'll always be here for you as a friend." She has no idea why she hated the term "friends" when it was coming to defining her and his bond.
But they're friends, aren't they?
They're nothing more than that.
"A friend?" Theodore looked disbelieving. "Did you ever have an ex or a sibling?" As he spoke, that haunting night flash in his head, causing his feeling to be rough and faster.
"I don't have a sibling." Jennie admitted. "I thought you might've known that by my file." She flushed. "I don't have an ex too, but I had a one-night stand with a bloke."
Theodore stayed silent, feeling the same familiarity of jealousy prickling his heart, and looking straight at Jennie. Why does he feel so protective? So possessive over her? Like he wanted her for himself only and the desire made his brain shut down to think properly.
"Oh," Theodore composed himself. "What if something may happen to your sister...and it may seem your ex is behind it?" He asked and Jennie stayed silent for awhile, registering it and couldn't pinpoint on a appropriate answer.
"Never mind, forget it." Theodore scoffs. "I am truly stupid thinking someone can be able to understand me!" Tiana has once understood him but she broke him...
He stood up, attempting to go but got a bit startled when something grasped his own hand. "I understand you, a lot. Behind a cold façade was a boy who got broken. Oh, we didn't even eat the donuts."
"You're a tease, you know." Theodore just decided to ignore everything, licking his lips as Jennie handed him the box as she analyzed the envelope.
"It's for Christian." Jennie exclaimed as Theodore popped a donut into a waiting mouth and closed his eyes at the taste of the chocolate filling. Jennie gasped as if she's been betrayed, scrambling to get a donut.
The doors opened and the others rushed out in their pajamas, not greeting but they just heartlessly took a donut from the box which caused Theodore's jaw to drop on the floor.
"I can't believe the nerve of all of you!" He pouted as the boys started laughing, and started to munch on their donuts.
"I'm sure today, we'll be seeing this Dj guy but we don't know how because he denied having a meeting but Joelle will track him down and try to know where he'll be." He (Theodore) said, looking at his phone as his shoulders slumped and he growled a bit.
"Relax, she'll call." Jennie muses, ruffling his hair, Christian's and Jackson's eyes so slowly widening in shock before looking at each other with a knowing look.
"Hope so." Theodore mumbled out loud.
"Hey, Christian, a letter for you." Jennie waved the purple envelope and handed it to Christian, who looked confused.
"Is today Valentine's Day?" He asked, the most stupidest look on his face. Lisa just choked on her donut, struggling hard not to laugh. Theodore sent Christian a look of gratitude and thankfulness for thinking like him.
"Nope." Roseanne giggled as Christian is smiling towards her, opening the letter as he started to read but he immediately tore it into pieces, standing up to put it in the trash.
Everyone was dumbfounded by his sudden action and instantly frowned, looking at each other and shrugging.
"Who is it?" Jennie wasn't meant to be nosy but Christian got her, smiling very thankfully at her.
"It's from Samantha, a love letter." He said, disgust evident on his features and Roseanne choked on her half-finished so tasty donut and Christian freaked out and he already on his knees, going to get a big glass of cool water.
Tsk, and he denied liking her. Like as if I am going to believe it. Theodore thought, watching as Christian made Roseanne to drink the water. Theodore was familiar in this aspect, since he has fallen in love with someone before and did not want to.
"Roseanne, I shouldn't be saying this as you nearly choked to death just now but about your relationship with Chase—"
"I'm going to tell you the truth." Roseanne interrupted him. "I actually loved him for a very long time from when we're kids and I believed I'll get married to him one day, but how wrong was I. My sister loves him too and he pinned after her so I moved on with a bit of difficulty." Then she narrated about what happened in the restaurant.
"He is such a shameless awful man! He loves you and yet went after your sister! He doesn't even love her! Just imagine if he loves her too?!" Christian exclaimed as Roseanne smiled slyly.
"Oh, even if we look identical, our own personalities are different." Her eyes has darkened. Rosalie was practically calm, simple-headed and too outgoing while she was like a brewing storm, hot-headed if you much anger her and was a bit of an introvert.
The room was deadly silent after that as no one moved a muscle but there was a weird comforting tension lingering in the air, enveloping the people sitting in the living room.
Suddenly, Theodore's phone ranged and he quickly answered it, seeing that it was from Joelle. He kept nodding, a smile on his face that is probably worth million of dollars. He ended the call, a happy vibe was emitting from him that made people feel at ease.
"It's Joelle all right. She tracked Dj and found out where he'll be." He said. "He's going to be at the Sunset, the famous and beautiful club downtown so we have to try and identify him tonight since we all don't know what he looks like. Meanwhile, the results for the phone will be out soon but the scissors result will take a bit longer."
"Great." Roseanne sighed. "I hope we'll finish the case more faster and give the justice Rosalie deserves." Then she was shocked when Christian patted her cheek, leaving hit and tingles.
"Everything is going to be okay." He says so gently. "Everthing is going to be fine."
Jackson smiled a bit painfully. How is everything okay for him? Everyone around him looked carefree while he was dreading a call from his father or sister.
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Hope you enjoyed the last chapter of part one. Welcome to part two.