"Aww, poor fellow. I better not disturb him then." I chuckled imagining dad doing gardening. He hated it.
"Is there something you wanted to talk about sweetheart? I can get Taylor on line."
"No, mom. It's fine... Umm... I wanted to tell you both about something... umm... someone...actually."
"Wow. We are going to talk boys." Mom shrieked in excitement on the other side of the phone, while I could just roll me eyes here.
Who says parents can't be weird? Mostly, my mom, she had always been way too curious about my love life.
"Relax mom. His name is Jake. I met him briefly in Corsica and then again recently. We are seeing each other ever since I went to Norway...."
"Wow. It's been more than a month, isn't it? And you are telling me only now. How is he? Is he cute?"
"Sorry, Mom. I wanted to be sure first. He is nice and cares about me a lot, and I feel very strongly about him too."
"Aww, I am happy to see you move on, Emma. When are you making us meet him?"
"Soon, mom. I promise, very soon."
Suddenly I heard my dad's voice calling my mother.
"I am sure your dad will love to meet him too, Emma. I am going to tell him now."
"Yes, mom. You go ahead and talk to him. I will call you guys later."
"Take Care, sweetheart. I am glad you called today".
"Me too, mom. Take care." I sighed as soon as I disconnected the call.
That wasn't bad at all.
Yes, why would it be bad? You hid most of the shocking details. For starters, his full name and a close second would be your current postal code. My conscience reprimanded me.
I shrugged my inner thoughts for being so blatantly honest all the time. I was scared to tell my parents that Jake is not an ordinary guy, he was a billionaire. Trouble and danger were like his last name. They will freak out when they know all that was happening right now, but I was determined take one step at a time; and for starters, I did well today.
I was lost in my thoughts when again, I heard some hustle right outside my room. This time I was quick in jumping up and opening the door to see what it was.
The moment I peeked outside; I saw a faint figure at the far end of the corridor.
"Who is it?" I screamed. However, before I could see the face or figure who it was, that person was quick to run away and disappear in this big maze-like house.
What the hell has been happening? I always feel that someone is keeping an eye on me like I am always being watched. I failed to understand, who could this be, given we were living in such tight security?
Or is it an insider's job? This is not good. I had to get to the bottom of this. I was determined in my head that I will find out what the hell was happening here.
I was so anxious, I decided to go out and swim as the weather had been surprisingly warm today, and with the onset of winters, I might not get the option to be in the water for months after this. I changed into my swimwear, wore a bath robe and headed straight to the pool. Being in the water, really helped me calm my nerves. I was entirely on edge after today's encounter. I should discuss it with Jake, maybe before it's too late.
I spent almost an hour or so in water before heading back to take a quick shower in our room.
As soon as I opened my wardrobe, I could sense foul play. I was quite organized about my things, and I could easily spot if something were not in the right place.
Someone was in here and have gone through my things. I was pretty sure of it.
I was getting angry now, how dare someone invade my privacy and touch my things without my permission?
Suddenly, I heard someone enter the room again. This time around, I did not want to take any chances. I quickly turned around and ran into the room.
"Who is it? You won't get away this time." Without thinking or seeing, I just yelled like a madwoman.
To my relief, it was Jake.
"Hey relax Ninja, it's me. Are you alright? You sound angry and disturbed?"
"Jake!" I ran in his arms and hugged him tightly. I was so relieved to see it was him.
"What happened Emma? Did you get scared or something?"
"Umm yes, I thought someone got into our room, unannounced."
"Who could it be except me? Just calm down, I am here for you. It's ok to be alert with all the weird things that are happening right now. But this house is safe, don't worry." He whispered while rubbing my back, my bare back, giving me shivers just by his mere touch. We hugged for a while, and I felt better in his arms, that's when the realization hit me.
I was so paranoid. I didn't see I came out just wrapped in a tiny towel. Suddenly, my heartbeat was pacing, I was in Jake's embrace practically wearing nothing but a towel. He stepped back and gave me a thorough look from top to bottom. His eyes were lusting for me. I couldn't help but blush at his bold stares while dodging direct eye contact. I moved my body weight from one leg to the other and was nervously looking down. His lips curled up high forming a small smirk. He traced his finger on my bare shoulder, and then slowly slid his fingers behind my neck, giving me a gentle, sensuous stroke. He then feathered down at the rim of my towel, teasing me and
