CHAPTER 10

I froze on seeing a shadow in my room. I couldn’t breath although it was a secure house I couldn’t just pinpoint why I was that scared to my bone marrow.

I gathered all the courage I have in me and shouted “WHO’S THERE?”

Flipping the light switch on I saw that it was Jasper shirtless on the bed

I gasped heavily out of fear and shock from his body

He was so hot. I couldn’t believe my eyes. He looked so much like Felix. His chest down to his structured stomach that was divided into six down to his waistline and waistband.

I FROZE….. I was brought back to myself by his soft voice

“Oh my God. Did I scare you?” He asked softly standing up from the bed

“I’m sorry. I just entered the room and I thought I could just sit in the dark to get my head straight. It’s something I always do. I’m sorry I made you scared” he said smiling obviously forgetting that he isn’t wearing a shirt

“I couldn’t breathe” I giggled nervously

“But why sit in the dark to get your mind in the right place. That’s weird” I said out of curiosity

“I know I’m weird, I can't help it and honestly it’s much more comfortable and helpful to think in the dark'' he said, smiling with the softest and friendliest voice I’ve ever heard from a guy. I thought Felix sounded sweet till I heard Jasper’s voice

I couldn’t stop laughing at his statement; it was the weirdest thing I’ve ever heard.

“But wait why are you in my room without your shirt” I I asked with a raised brow

“Oh yeah I’m sorry about that I forgot entirely” He said grabbing his shirt and putting it back on

“I was about to ask you that. Oh wait, your room?” He turned to take a glimpse at the room

“I’m so sorry AGAIN. Like I said I didn’t turn on the lights when I entered the room so I didn’t realize it. And I must have gotten it wrong. The old lady said fifth door to the right I guess I must have heard wrong” he said shyly as he was embarrassed

“Oh it’s fine I totally understand” I laughed softly

“But I’m sure Melissa said Fifth door to the left” I laughed

“Oh right Melissa” he giggled

“I feel so embarrassed and shy” he said his head facing down while laughing

“No, don't be, it's fine. It’s just funny” I said trying to reassure him and laughing too showing him that it was just a funny situation

“Thank you. I’ll be on my way to my bedroom now. I’m sorry for the inconvenience” he said apologetically

“It’s fine. Goodnight Jasper” I said

“Night Dana” he replied back

He walked to the door, opened it, turned back facing me and said “you’re so gorgeous and you looked amazing tonight” he walked out of the door and down the hallway

My heart fluttered, shivers down my spine, my pupil dilating, my legs were shaking as I heard him say that. I didn’t understand how I felt, it seemed like he had a lot to say to me.

“Wait, why am I feeling this way?” I asked myself out loud

“I am married to his cousin and I am okay where I’m at so why do I feel so happy when he compliments me? Perhaps it is because I feel the compliments are real?” I asked myself

“STOPPPP” I attempted to stop myself

I undressed, had a hot bath, wore my nightgown and went straight to bed. I didn’t know I was very tired till I laid down on my bed. I could feel myself sinking into the bed and my eyes closing from my surroundings.

I woke feeling really good, I knew I was starting my job today and I couldn’t be more fulfilled. It’s been months since I worked and I was really looking forward to it.

My alarm clock went off at 7:00 am, I stretched feeling good, had my bathe, wore my corporate outfit, tied my hair up, slipped into my heels and walked down the stairs to the dining table.

“Good morning fellas” I said with a big smile on my face

“Good morning Dana” Felix replied with his normal mean, deep voice. It was so normal I’d gotten used to it and I ignored it but I thought last night at the ball meant something. Jasper looked at him in confusion with a ‘what’s that tone’ face but I was not bothered because I was used to it.

‘He’ll never change’ I said to myself in my thoughts

“Good morning Dana. You look pretty today, I can see you’re ready for work” he said with a warm smile

“Thank you. And I am very ready for work” I smiled

I majored in Literature in the University and I can proudly say I graduated with a good degree. I searched for a job immediately after school because I really needed one but I was turned down by different companies with different excuses.

I was devastated but I couldn’t just sit at home doing nothing so I applied to be a part time worker at the bar where I met Felix Bailey and myself and Claire worked at a part time job at a warehouse too.

But here I am happily going to work my dream job at a writing company and I couldn’t be more fulfilled and excited. I’ve looked forward to this day my whole life and the joy in my heart can’t be contained.

“You look happy” Felix said

“Why wouldn’t I be? I’ve always dreamt of this my whole life” I said giggling

“Oh well. The driver will take you” he said

“Driver? No I’m good I can manage on my own” I said

“No the driver is outside waiting for you already” he said

“I don’t need a driver. I’ll look too serious I could drive but a driver is too much” I said

“She has a point Felix maybe she should drive” Jasper said trying to help me persuade Felix

“Okay then” he said

I was done with breakfast and was on my way to the car

“Have fun at work. You’re gonna kill it” Jasper was cheering me up

“Thank you. Bye” I smiled at him