(JAKE'S P.O.V)
I drove off to my house after I left Jazmin. My heart was shattering for the only girl I've ever loved. To just think about her leaving me for a lame punk like James filled me up with rage and disgust. She deserved better even if that person wasn't me. I had a gut feeling Jazmin would eventually lose herself along the way by his side. She had made her decision but that didn't mean I was going to give up on her. I won't let him hurt her and I certainly won't let her go that easily. I have to protect her and the only way I'll be able to do that is by staying close to her, even if it meant I'd end up friend-zoned.
Aria- You're finally home..*Grins
Jake- I'm not in the mood Aria..
Aria- Well I am! So did you go see that poor girl again?
Jake- She's not poor and I've told you so many times before it's none of your business..
Aria- It is when our family's fortune is at risk!
Jake- She's not like that..
Aria- How do you know she's not like that if you haven't even told her the truth!
Jake- I will someday...Just not right now.
Aria- Sure..maybe you're just scared that she'll turn out to be a gold digging whore!
Jake- ENOUGH ARIA!...I won't argue with you about my personal life alright!...Do me a favor and get one yourself maybe that way you'll leave mine alone..(I decided to just ignore her and walked away instead before I really lost my cool)
Aria- She'll eventually find out Jake!!!!!
Catalina- Sweetie was that Jake?
Aria- Yes mom..*Rolls eyes
Catalina- Now why were you both arguing?
Aria- Because he went to go see that poor filthy girl again! I'm telling you mom she'll eventually find out about us and when she does she'll try to marry him and steal everything that belongs to us!
Catalina- Aria...Go outside..
Aria- What!?
Catalina- You need to take a deep breath out in the fresh air...
Aria- But Mom!
Catalina- Aria I won't repeat myself again.
Aria- Ugh!!! *Storms Outside
Catalina- (Hmm it's time I put an end to this joke of a relationship)
*Door Knock*
Jake- Aria get out!
Catalina- It's me Dear..May I come in?
Jake- Oh...I guess you can..
Catalina- When will you learn to start calling me mom honey..
Jake- You know how I feel about that..
Catalina- I know sweetie but after all I am the only mother figure you have left..
Jake- (Not by choice)....What do you want?
Catalina- Well I heard the argument between you and Aria..I just wanted to know if you were okay?
Jake- I'm fine..
Catalina- You know if there is anything I can possibly help you with I will right?
Jake- *Shrugs...If you say so..
Catalina- So then talk to me sweetie pie
Jake- Can you stop with the fruity name calling..My name is Jake..Just call me that..
Catalina- *Rolls Eyes...Okay Jake is there something troubling you?
Jake- No Catalina there's nothing troubling me..I told you I'm fine..
Catalina- It isn't that girl again is it?..
Jake- Look if it makes you and Aria sleep better at night she broke up with me..I'm not with her anymore.
Catalina- (Fantastic News..She just made my job easier)..Oh that's to bad honey..I'm sorry Jake..Well you have to accept that she isn't from our high society she wouldn't have ever belonged here..It was only a matter of time.
Jake- She's not like that!..She's down to earth and very humble..She's never been interested in riches or "our type of society" ..you and Aria will never understand..
Catalina- Will your father understand? *Grins
Jake- Can you please leave my room I need to change..
Catalina- Of course I can..The maid will have food ready in 5 minutes incase you're interested in joining us Sweetie Pie.
She smiled sarcastically while I waited for her to leave. I couldn't stand my family. They all live a lie. All they cared about was their appearances and money. Nothing of that ever mattered to me. I just wanted to be able to escape from my destiny. My father has dangerous contacts that would be able to find me in less than an hour. Running away isn't really an option although for Jazmin I would've and still am capable of anything. I knew my father would've never approved of our relationship that's why I never brought her around. She knows little of my family and the less she knows the better.
Nana-..Honey can I come in?
Jake- Nana Of course you can..(I received her with a warming hug)
Nana- I heard the awful argument you had with Lady Aria..
Jake- Nana she's a pain in the ass..I can't stand her or her mother..
Nana- Honey please excuse your language..
Jake- I apologize..
Nana- Now haven't I've always been here for you?
Jake- You're the only mother figure I know..
Nana- Then Honey please confide in me and tell me what's wrong..I know you got hurt and you haven't been acting like yourself lately..what is bugging you?
Jake- *Sighs...Nothing that matters anymore..
Nana- It's that girl isn't it..
Jake- Is it that obvious?
Nana- *Smiles...You don't have that lovely spark in your eyes that you use to have..Did something happen?
Jake- She left me for someone else..
Nana- Oh dear...You know if things aren't meant to be..
Jake- Nah things were meant to be..Jazmin and I loved each other we still do..I know it I can feel it when I touch her and I can see it by the way she looks at me..I haven't lost her yet..she just..*Sighs..She's Confused that's all..
Nana- Jake..I made a promise to your mother long time ago that I would always watch over you and be with you as long as I'm breathing..Just like I watched over your father when he was just a young little boy..I love you like if you were my son..I do not like seeing you this way Honey..Especially over a girl..
Jake- She's not just any girl Nana..She's..
Nana- Special..I know.
Jake- *Smiles
Nana- I know this because she made you happy..but she made her decision already and you are not part of it..It's best to let her go Dear.
Jake- How can I move on from dating someone so special.....I wanted to make her my wife someday. *Looks Down
Nana- Oh honey..You're a charming handsome young man and well mannered..You can easily find another young pretty lady..
Jake- No one like her..No matter how much I try...I can't get her out of my head...I love her and I don't think I can love anyone else the way I love her..
Nana- Give this some time then..If she really is the right one for you..She'll eventually come back to you. Just don't forget your worth..*Hugs Him..I love you dear.
Jake- I love you too Nana..
*Door Slams Open*
Aria- Where the hell have you been Maid!
Jake- Aria don't talk to her like that!!!
Aria- Well she's a maid!..
Jake- She's FAMILY..Get that in your tiny brain!
Nana- Honey it's fine..What can I do for you lady Aria?
Aria- First of all begin doing your job!..That's what you get paid for!!...Go Open the door someone has been knocking!
Jake- She's not a freakin maid Aria!..Go tell one of the other cleaning ladies!
Aria- Don't scream at me!!
Nana- Kids please don't argue..
Aria- I'm not a kid!?..Don't address me that way you old hag!
Jake- (I angrily grabbed her by the arm and shouted) Apologize right now! or Get the fuck out of my room Aria!!!
Catalina- Enough. Aria leave Jakes room this instant.
Aria- But mom he hurt me!
Catalina- ARIA! NOW!
Aria- Ugh!!! Fine!
Jake- She has to learn to respect Nana or we will have problems you understand Catalina?!
Catalina- I understand Jake..I will look into this..
Jake- Nana isn't just any house keeper around here! She's family and the mother I never had and you know my father wouldn't approve of Aria's behavior! He protects and respects Nana as much as I do...So he and I won't tolerate any disrespect coming from your daughter or anyone else towards her am I clear!
Catalina- Jake I said I understood..Nana I apologize for Arias behavior..Now Jake there is no need to bring in your father into this..You know he has already been in a very bad mood lately..There is no need to upset him with unnecessary nonsense..
Jake- I don't think you understand just yet..You see this isn't unnecessary nonsense..Your daughters actions are though..Keep her on check Catalina or I will. Please leave my room..I'd like to speak to nana in private..
Catalina- (We will see about that you little brat)..As you wish Jake.
Nana- She did not seem very pleased..
Jake- Nana I'm sorry you had to go through this..I will speak to my father about this..
Nana- I do not want to cause problems..You will not mention what happened tonight to him..
Jake- But-
Nana- No Jake..He has enough problems going on already with his company..You know very well the only reason I put up with those two evil snakes is only for you and your father.
Jake- Still they shouldn't be making it harder for you to live here in peace...
Nana- It's all fine Dear...I'm okay..I pay no attention to them..Thank you for caring about me and loving me the way you do.
She gave me a squeezing hug that made me feel good. She wasn't my Mother but if her love was how a Mother's love felt like..Then I knew how it was like to be loved by a Mother this entire time.
Jake- Anything for you Nana..By the way I'm going to eat somewhere else..I can't stand eating alone with those two..
Nana- Are you sure? It is pretty late already for you to be out there driving alone.
Jake- I'll be alright..(I gave her a gentle kiss on the forehead)..I won't be long..
Nana- Take care honey and please drive safely..
Jake- Will do..
I grabbed a jacket my car keys and headed out the door. I didn't want to be under the same roof with those two. Especially after the way they treated the only woman that took care of me when I needed someone the most. She was the only mother figure I ever had. She was the person who took care of the mansion and made sure the maids were doing their job. Nana meant more to me than my own my Father. Not only did she watch over me but she educated me. She taught me manners and right from wrong. It was because of her that I stayed in that mansion for so long.
My father and I grew apart over the years. He changed towards me as I grew older. I always thought it was because of my mother. He once said I reminded him of her and then he looked away. Nana told me that I had her sweet loving stare, her kindness, and her golden hair color. When I was young Nana use to tell me stories of my mother. Yet not once have I seen a single picture of her. In my mind I've always pictured her to be the most beautiful perfect woman. My father never clarified my mother's disappearance to me but whatever might've happened to her. I was going to make her proud of me somehow someday.
(CAFE INN 24/7)
Waitress- Hello handsome how may I help you today?
Jake- Hi there..I'll just have a coffee please..
Waitress- Will that be all?
Jake- For now that's just fine Miss..
Waitress- Okay I'll be back in a few..
*Meanwhile Outside The Cafe*
Alison- Omg Alisa look who's in there!
Alisa- Is that the new hot guy from school?
Alison- Lina is gonna be sooo happy when I tell her he is all alone..
Alisa- Why would she get happy?..Isn't she obsessed with James? *Loudly Chewing Gum
Alison- Are you really stupid? Or you just like acting stupid?...The plan she has remember!..By the way stop chewing like a camel..Ugh so annoying!..
Alisa- Ohh yeah...But Ugh he is sooo cute why would she just want to play around with him..I'd keep him *Smirks
Alison- You don't think I'd like to keep him for myself also!..But he is Lina's play toy for now..We can't mess this whole thing up..So don't blow it by flirting with him okay!
Alisa- Fine...But no promises...He is just so dreamy..
Alison- *Rolls Eyes..Ugh..
Lina-(Great why would she be calling me this precise moment!)...This better be good Alison..I'm in the middle of a manicure!
Alison- It is trust me..Guess Who is here at the Cafe Inn..All alone!
Lina- If it's not James I don't care to know..
Alison- Are you sure Lina?...He's someone part of your important evil plan..
Lina- Get to the point and spill before I get mad Alison!
Alison- Jake...it's Jake..He's alone here..
Lina- .....
Alison- Lina?...Hello?
Alisa- So is she coming?
Alison- Ugh I don't know Alisa! Do I look like a mind reader!? She hung up the call!
*Back In The Cafe*
Ashley- Hello there..
Jake- Um hi..
Ashley- Sorry to bother you..I'm new in this town I just wanted to know the directions for this street called EchoWood..Do you mind helping me?
Jake- Of course I can help you..I actually happen to the know the whole town like the back of my hand..
Ashley- Must be my lucky day..*Smiles
Jake- ..(Wow she's pretty...)
Ashley- Do you mind if I sit down..I've been walking for hours..*Sighs
Jake- Oh I apologize where are my manners here go ahead and sit down..
I got up and pulled out the chair for her. She gave me a sweet shy smile. She was truly gorgeous. Light hazel eyes a pearly smile and long black hair. Pretty slim but she had a very nice set of full thighs.
Ashley- Wow it's not everyday I bump into a good looking sweet gentleman like you..
Jake- I was taught well growing up..
Ashley- I can see that..How old are you if you don't mind me asking..
Jake- I'm 17..Will be turning 18 soon..
Ashley- Wow you're young and well mannered..This is really my lucky day..*Giggles
Jake- ..You have a cute smile..
Ashley- Oh stop it you'll make me blush...I'm 18 by the way..
Jake- Oh..(I Should've lied)
Ashley- Don't look too disappointed..I like you enough to overlook the age difference..Plus it's only a year..Or do you think I'm too old for you?
Jake- Haha I think you're perfect.
Lina- Jakey is that you?..(Hugs him from behind)
Jake- Oh..Hi Lina?
Ashley- Hi..My name is-
Lina- So Jake what are you doing here alone?
Jake- Lina I'm not alone..
Ashley- *Smirks....Hello to you also..
Lina- Yeah hi....So Jake can I accompany you for a coffee?
Jake- I'm already drinking one thanks Lina..
Ashley- *Gets Up...So I guess I should go it's getting late..
Jake- No wait..I can drop you off..
Ashley- No it's fine cutie..Seems like you have your hands pretty full with this one..*Laughs
Lina- Excuse me? You got something to say?
Ashley- Oh that's weird?..I'm pretty sure I was invisible just a minute ago..*Smiles..It was nice to meet you Jakey..Hope to see you around *Winks
Jake- Wait I didn't get your name..
Ashley- Till next time handsome.
She gave me a sexy smile as I watched her leave. Got dammit I felt like a fool for not running after her. Just as I made a move Lina quickly grabbed me by the arm.
Lina- That ugly ass flirt!...Did you hear how she spoke to me!
Jake- Waitress check please..
Lina- Where are you going?
Waitress- $2.95 Honey..
Jake- Here's a 50$ Keep the change..
Lina- Why are you tipping her so much? She's just a waitress?
Waitress- Well thank you handsome! *Smiles
I ignored her distasteful comment and left the Cafe Inn. I had enough with Aria back at home to still hear nonsense from Lina's mouth.
Lina-...Jakey wait!
She pulled me by the arm as I turned around to face her while pulling away.
Jake- IT'S JAKE.
Lina- Okay Okay...Don't get angry at me I just saw you alone drinking a coffee..I wanted to talk to you that's all..
Jake- I wasn't alone Lina..She was new to town and you screwed it up...
Lina- What exactly did I screw up Jake?? *Rolls Eyes
Jake- She was lost that's all..
Lina- Hmm...Then why not go through a yellow book..Or go on her phone?...Is she stupid?..You're not a map..
Jake- I didn't mind helping her..Now if you excuse me I have to go..
Lina- Wait!..I um...(Think Lina Think!)...
Jake- Yeah??
Lina- I took the bus here..Eew no I mean..a taxi..I don't have a ride back home Jakey..
Jake- *Sighs..(I'm going to regret this)...Get in the car I'll give you a ride home..
Lina- Yay!..Umm Jakey..
Jake- ..It's Jake Lina..
Lina- *Rolls Eyes..Okay Jake..
Jake- Yeah?
Lina- Can you be a sweetheart and open the door for me? I just got my nails done..
Jake- (Hmm Easy..Just drive the car down the cliff..At this point it's better dying)...Yeah Coming..
Lina- You're such a doll..Thank you Jakey..So where are we going?
Jake- Lina I'm dropping you off and I'm heading home..
Lina- But the night is sooo young..
Jake- It's midnight..By the way what were you doing at the Cafe Inn this late?
Lina- Ohh Um..I was suddenly craving coffee..
Jake- *Laughs...Okay..
Lina- What is soo funny??
Jake- You suck at lying..
Lina- You think so?...I can prove you wrong..*Smirks
Jake- I rather you not..
Lina- So how did such a good looking guy like you end up messing around with a piece of trash like Jazmin?..
Jake- (I immediately stopped the car)...Alright Lina lets get something straight..You don't talk bad about Jazmin inside my car and you don't mess with Jazmin period you understand?
Lina- I don't know why you and James protect her so much! She's nothing but an easy whore! Can't you see she's playing with both of you!
Jake- Get outta my car.
Lina- I'm only saying the truth!..She has both of you under a spell or something she's a slutty hoe!
Jake- Lina get outta my car before I get you out..
Lina- No I won't! You have to listen to me!
That was it! I couldn't stand hearing her talk that way about Jazmin any longer. So I got out and angrily pulled her out of the car.
Jake-...Catch a taxi..
Lina- Wait Jake! You can't leave me here in the middle of the road!!! It's late I can get kidnapped! Or murdered! Jake! I'm talking to-...OUCH!
I turn back to see Lina on the ground bleeding from her knee. "Shit are you okay??".
Lina- Help me up you idiot!
Jake- *Sighs...Give me your hand..
Lina- I can't stand up Jake..My leg hurts so much I think- Ahh it's broken!!! I won't ever be able to walk again Jake!!! *Cries
Jake- Haha...Lina relax it's just a small cut..Put your arm around my neck I'm going to carry you..
Lina- You better be careful new boy!!...I swear if you drop me...(Suddenly he picks me up as those marvelous blue eyes met mine..I felt chills)
Jake- (I noticed her eyes looking at me differently..She looked amazed)...Lina are you okay?
Lina- Yeah...Just hurry up and put me inside the car..It's freezing out here!
I gave out a quite sigh as I put her in the front seat. It was weird how such a snobby smart mouth person like her could actually be so damn fragile. She walked around acting like she didn't need anyone. Though underneath that whole pitbull act she was actually a soft small puppy.
Lina- Thank you for helping me out..
Jake- If anything my bad for kicking you outta my car..
Lina- This is so going to leave a mark on my flawless skin...Ughhh
Jake- You know it's just a small cut..You'll be fine Lina...
Lina- You really think so?..
Jake- Yeah I do...*Smiles
Lina- Okay I believe you..
Jake- So you want to listen to some music?
Lina- Omg Yes! Do you have the song Love Story by Swifty?
Jake- What??...No no no..Cmon now..
Lina- *Laughs..Kidding!..But do you think that's too girlish? I mean I like her..but what do you think?
Jake- Haha I think you're a handful that's what I think..
Lina- You know you got the looks and you're the perfect dreamy boyfriend..But your driving sucks!..
"What?...Really?..You're gonna make me cry" I said while giving her a smirk.
Lina-Ah! Jakey!...Nice low blow..*Giggles
Jake- No way!? Was that a giggle..Did Lina the most popular girl at school just giggle?
Lina- Shut up..I hate giggling..
Jake- Why?...You sound cute..
Lina- You really think so?
Jake- Yeah..
Lina- (I caught myself staring at him again with amazement..I know he should mean just a bet to me..but there is something awfully familiar about him..I just can't figure it out)....Jakey?
Jake- ...What is it?
Lina- You're not so bad..
Jake- I guess I underestimated you also..
Lina- What!!..What the hell did you think of me before!?
Jake- Aaaand she's back...Hey there Lina I thought I lost you for a moment..Haha
Lina- *Smiles...You're such a douche! Oh quick make a turn here!
Jake- Wow..Almost missed your house..See? You're such a distraction..
Lina- Ha..You are!
Jake- Well we're here..
Lina- Can you help me out?
Jake- Sure..You need me to carry you home?
Lina- If it's no trouble?..
Jake- Of course not..(I carefully picked her up and took her to her doorstep)
Lina- Thank you Jakey..I guess I'll see you around?
Jake- Tomorrow at school..
Lina- Um...I hope we can do this again...Well minus the almost breaking my leg part...
Jake- Haha again..It was barely a scratch..
Lina- But it hurt so much!
Jake- Let me take a look at it?
Lina- (I gazed into his ocean blue eyes as he looked at mine..I had to quickly make the move otherwise I'd miss a great opportunity)...
"So I'll see you tomorrow at-" Before I could finish what I had to say she stopped me by giving me a tender soft kiss. I was going to pull away but the taste of her cherry lips made me stay. I lost track of time as I held her waist and kissed her with such delicacy. I felt her lips craving mine as for a split second Jazmin appeared in my mind. But Lina quickly made her presence known as she bit my lip then softly kissed me again. I couldn't deny that in that precise moment I forgot everything and everyone else including Jazmin.