The question was a difficult one to answer especially for someone who knew him as well as Michael did. This was exactly what he was afraid of, people asking questions and him having to lie about it but it was for a good cause."Jake?!" Michael called again when he didn't get a response the first time."Yeah," he answered while pretending to be very busy to try and avoid Michael's questions."You didn't answer the question. Which friend do you have that I don't know about?" "Michael come on." He took a break from arranging the boxes and looked at him. "Do you think that I wouldn't get new friends? When I left you guys, I was on my own and then I decided that I needed people that I could call friends and so I met this lawyer who helped me get out of jail.""When were you put in jail? I thought what Marion and the guys did to you was just a joke?" "It was supposed to be just a joke but then the police later took it seriously because Susan's guy paid them to and so I got tossed into jai
Jake was in a haste to dismiss his friend. He was thankful that the young man still acknowledged him as someone he could talk to, but he needed to set his eyes on Ivy. He yearned to know what the outcome of the date was. He needed to be sure that she wasn't in love with the guy. It was funny how he didn't focus on his business growing but instead focused on getting a woman he knows he would never have.He was in the bathroom when he heard his phone beep. He believed it to be Sebastian calling and so he continued with what he was doing. After a few minutes, he got out of the shower and began the fast process of getting ready. When he finally picked up his phone, he saw a message which indicated that his driver was waiting for him outside. Jake felt like royalty. He wasn't even married into the family and he was treated with so much respect and love. It was quite different from the Cash who chose to treat him like a filthy rag.He couldn't totally blame them. After all, he was contribut
She walked majestically toward Jake. She need the effect she had on him and she loved it. It fueled her need to be more charming. She wasn't so surprised when the clothe fitted her like a second skin. She hadn't doubted Jake's expertise after she almost kissed him. She could see through his eyes that he was probably dying to know what happened during the date. She smiled as a wicked thought crept into her head. "My Heavens, you look absolutely endearing," Jake commented as soon as she got close to him. He then pulled her in for a hug and gave her a peck which he hoped is what made her blush and not the makeup that wasn't visible until you stood close to her. "All thanks to you I must say. You really did an excellent job with this dress. It fits perfectly, and that is quite impressive." "I did the best only for you." Jake smiled at her and suddenly averted his eyes to their immediate surroundings. He still couldn't get over how lovely everything looked. "When did your mom even have
Mr Cash stood in all his glory, watching as Jake walked toward him. Jake couldn't understand the lack of emotions that lay on his face. He told himself that the man couldn't see him that well.Still, it was the place one would expect to find his father-in-law hadn't set eyes on the man for weeks and he wasn't even ready to yet. He still hadn't made enough money to be able to rub it in the Cash's face. It wasn't yet time but then there was his father-in-law in the flesh, walking toward them. The man looked good like he hasn't aged in months. He was probably spending money that he would have used to make his daughter comfortable. Even when the man didn't know much about what was happening, he still blamed him. If the man just allowed Amanda to have her stupid inheritance money then he would not have had to be dealing with such a terrible situation. He wouldn't have to be dealing with stuffs that made him stay awake at night. The man was a terrible father who believed that one act of di
Jake felt a sting in his heart, it was always the same thing when he spoke about Amanda to someone else. Try as hard as he wanted to, his heart always broke whenever her name was mentioned. And he always yearned for her back. Ivy dragged him to the balcony of the house and he followed her blindly. He didn't know if she knew what she was doing but he was grateful that she was doing it. As soon as they got outside, the cool evening breeze grazed his skin and he could feel his troubles being wiped away. He took in a deep breath and closed his eyes. Allowing his focus to move from Amanda to anything else. Slowly, he could feel the sting in his heart fading away and a smile reappeared on his face."Feeling better?" He heard Ivy asking. "Yeah, I am." Jake finally opened his eyes to see Ivy leaning by the wall and staring at him. "How did you know that I needed help?" "I didn't." She averted her eyes from him and looked into the busy city of New York and the glimmering lights that befell
Jake didn't like that he was so stern with his father-in-law, but it was about time they started getting a taste of their own medicine. He knew it was bitter but still, he gave it to him. He watched as the man's face distorted into sadness and he prevented his heart from feeling sorry for him. "Why would you do a thing like that?!" His voice wasn't filled with sadness but with anger. It took Jake by surprise."What in the world are you talking about?" "She is your wife. You have no right to divorce her." "And she has the right to divorce me?" "Yes, because she is my daughter and she can do whatsoever she pleases. You, on the other hand, are a nobody. You can't leave her, I forbid it.""With all due respect sir, no one tells me what to do. At least not anymore." He turned back to his drink and took a sip of it. He was amazed that it did the job of calming him down. Unfortunately, the peace didn't last for so long. "Okay fine. Divorce her but just know that if you leave her, she wi
Sebastian was waiting for Jake as he got to his place. Tom had been so gracious as to drop Jake off at Sebastian's place rather than his. He even stopped by Jake's place to help him pick a few things before they both headed to Sebastian's house. Immediately Sebastian saw him drive in, he stood up from the driveway and walked into his house. "Are you going to be okay sir?" Tom asked while giving sceptical looks to Sebastian and his house. "Yes, Tom. I'll be fine. Thank you for this evening." "The pleasure is all mine sir," he said and Jake got out of the car and walked toward Sebastian's house. He didn't need to knock on the door, he just opened it and walked inside. The interior parts of the house were dark. The only light that shone was a dim light from inside what appeared to be Sebastian's study. "Seb!" He yelled out as he approached the room with the light. But he didn't get any response. "Seb, I really don't like this spooky shit. What the hell is going on?!" The same thing h
Jake swung his gaze and stared at Sebastian in pure horror. He hoped that the man was just joking but from all indications, he didn't look as if he was. Sebastian ignored the look of fear that sprayed across Jake's face and took a sip of his drink. He had come to the end of himself and it was obvious to Jake. Jake ignored him and took a sip of his drink as well. Together, they looked into space, both refusing to say a word to each other.Finally, Jake broke the uncomfortable silence that fell on them. "If you don't want to take care of it, then who will?" He still didn't look at Sebastian as he spoke. He just said Whatever came to his mind."I believe you're the one the company was left for. It's about time you take care of it and allow the likes of us to have a breather. I need to go back to my occupation." "If my memory serves me right, I didn't ask you to quit your job. The arrangement was that you will look after the company but not fully involve yourself. Hell man, we hired some