CHAPTER 19
Author: Gerald Sage
last update Last Updated: 2024-10-29 19:42:56

*************Mr. Jake Martines*********

Jake walked into his shower, hurriedly prepared himself in a complete suit, looking stunning. He stepped out of his house as he jumped into his Ferrari.

He zoomed out of his apartment.

As he pulled up outside Samara's house, his heart was pounding in his chest. He took a deep breath and stepped out of the car, smoothing down his shirt and checking his reflection in the side mirror.

Samara appeared at her front door a few minutes later. Jake's heart skipped a beat at her beauty—her long brown hair cascading down her back like a waterfall, her bright green eyes sparkling in anticipation. She wore a simple yet elegant dress that hugged her curves in all the right places. Jake felt his knees go weak.

"Hi," she said softly. "You look nice."

Jake grinned. "So do you. I hope you're hungry, because I've got a surprise for you."

Samara's eyes widened in excitement. "A surprise? What is it?"

Jake led her to the car, opening the door for her. "You'll have
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