BETTER THAN ROMEO - CHAPTER 25&26
“I think I’m falling for you Julia”
Julia haven’t been able to get Jake’s voice off her mind since he confessed to her. It’s been a month now and she can still remember everything all too well.
They were both laying on the bed, he kissed her knuckles as he stared at her in the most affectionate way a guy has ever stared at her she said;
“I think I’m falling for you Julia”
Julia’s heart wouldn’t stop beating. This was the first time a guy’s confession had this much impact in her life. She stared at him speechless for some while with lots of thoughts going on in her head.
‘Was she falling for Jake too?’ She had asked herself and could still remember the first time she saw Jake walked inside their school dressed in his college jacket and she knew her life would never remain the same. Those times when he fought for her in parties, kissed her and gave her mixed signals. He touched her under the table in front of her own dad which was something no one would dare do in the past.
She smiled knowing she’s head over heels in love with him and they didn’t start at the right foot but she hope things can work out with them.
“I…” Jake shut her lips with one of his fingers. “How about we just enjoy our time together for now and see what happens. If worst come to worst then I won’t mind fighting my mother” He said and Julia laughed but he was d@mn serious.
She smiled and nodded. “Let’s do this” She muttered before they leaned to take each other’s lips again.
“Julia!” Aime called Julia for the umpteenth time.
Julia shook her head back to earth.
“I’ve been calling you for a while but you’ve been daydreaming about God knows what” Aime frowned.
“I’m sorry” Julia bit her lips.
Aime sighed and show Julia a dress. “Bryan wants me to meet his mother and it’s going to be my first official date with him since the dinner we had with my dad” She said.
“Bryan wants you to meet his mom? You know each time a guy does that, it means he wants to take things far with you” Julia smiled. “Bryan must really like you” She added.
Aime only smiled sheepishly to herself. “You know I kinda like him too but we have not officially confessed or talk about it. We are just enjoying each other’s company” She mumbled.
“What is holding you guys from confessing and making it official already? You don’t even have problem unlike Jake and I” Julia sighed hopelessly.
“What’s up with you and Jake anyways?” Aime asked as she sat on the bed.
“Well he told me he likes me but he said I shouldn’t say anything and we should just enjoy each other’s company until we see how things go”
“OMG!!” Aime gasped. “I have a feeling this is getting serious and you’re not doing this because of the bet” She said.
“So about Bryan’s mother?” Julia asked.
“Why do you keep avoiding me each time I talk about the bet?” Aime frowned.
“Because I don’t wanna talk about it” Julia replied.
“Are you still doing the bet or have you really fallen for him? Have the Almighty Julia lost to a guy for the first time?” Aime teased her.
“Talk about your dinner with your not official boyfriend” Julia stood up and left the room immediately so Aime wouldn’t bug her anymore.
When she was on her way to the car, she bumped into Amanda and tried ignoring her but Amanda held her back by the hand.
“It’s not over yet Julia, I will never let you be happy even if I leave this school” She gave Julia a very look.
“If this is about the bet, you don’t have to leave this school and let’s cut it off already cause I’m done playing stupid games with you” Julia yanked her hands from Amanda grip before leaving.
Amanda only smiled at her as she watched Julia retreating figure but how ever as Julia was about to go out of sight, she stopped her. “I’m afraid we can’t do that. You can’t just walk out of this easily so finish what you started” She gave Julia a darling venom smile.
Julia looked at her for some seconds before leaving completely.
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Julia got inside the car where Jake was waiting for her but she was not smiling.
“What’s that matter?” Jake creased his brows at her.
She shook her head. “Just bump into someone annoying that’s all”
“Who dares annoy my beautiful girl” Jake playfully frowned which made Julia smiled a little. “There it is, your smile is your favorite thing in my face” Jake smiled and kissed her cheek.
“You really know how to get me” Julia shook her head and lean to his face to give him a quick kiss before he can start driving.
Jake pulled her back and deepened the kiss and as usual a car would horn before they get moving. They finally got home and held hands through the walk inside but as they got to the living room, they met Zayn and quickly disengage.
“Julia and Jake, I have been waiting for the both of you” Zayn rushed to them when he saw them.
“Das you’re back early?” Julia looked confused.
“Yeah I know and it’s for a reason” He stood in the middle of them and hugged their shoulder as he led them to the living room. “You see I want us all to have dinner tonight at deli dine” He said.
“Why?” Jake asked.
“Because it’s not going to be an ordinary dinner, I’ll be proposing to your mother” Zayn smiled and Julia quickly escaped from his hands.
“You’ll what?” She asked.
“Julia we already talked about this before. I said I’m serious about Martha and starting a family with her is part of my future plans” Zayn explained to them.
“So what do you need us for exactly?” Jake asked trying to hide the displeased look on his face.
“I just want you guys to be part of it” He said happily. “Jake don’t tell your mother about this, it’s gonna be a surprise and I need you guys to write a poem for me, come sit and I’ll explain to you what i need you both to write” Zayn led them to the couch.
Jake and Julia stared at themselves before going to sit beside him.
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EVENING-••
Aime adjusted her gown multiple times before stepping outside as Bryan was waiting for her in his car. This is the first time she’s feeling so nervous going on a date with someone and also going to meet his mom.
“You look like a literal Angel” Bryan smiled at the sight of her coming to him.
“You think?” Aime looked nervous.
“Have I ever lied to you and beside do you look at the mirror at all? How many guys saw you when they came out?” Bryan suddenly looked serious.
“Okay I get it, I look good” Aime laughed.
“Yes and…” Bryan opened the car door for her. “Get in quickly, I don’t want people looking at what’s mine” He said briskly.
Aime only smirked. “I’m yours?”
“Well apart from me no other guy has tasted that juicy p@zzy or of course you are mine” He shrugged.
Aime felt her cheeks burn red despite her blush. This guy sure knows how to make her surrender and she would play this game longer if his mother isn’t waiting at the restaurant.
“Fine” She scoffed as she entered the car with Bryan dramatically bowing before her. He stepped in and set to drive.
“Did you bring your lipgloss?” He suddenly asked causing Aime to give him a confused look but she nodded anyway.
“Good” After saying this, Bryan leaned close to her to give her a deep kiss. He made sure she licked all the lipgloss off so he can taste her original lips that tasted like cookies dipped in milk which he liked very much.
After some while, he pulled away and Aime quickly checked herself in the mirror. “Bryan!!” She whined loudly seeing that he had licked all her lipgloss off.
“Next time we go out on a date, bring your lipgloss for backup” Bryan winked at her before starting his car.
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DELI DINE••>>
The restaurant is filled as usual with lots of rich people occupying each expensive tables and one of them was Jake, Julia and their parents.
“Their chicken is so good” Martha complimented the food with a nod.
“Yes it goes well with the rice. What do you think Julia?” Zayn asked and Julia could only force a nod knowing the show would start in just a few minutes.
The glass door opened and Bryan stepped in with Aime. Julia stared at them, counting it’s the second time they are bumping in the same restaurant but she didn’t say hi as she didn’t want to spoil their dinner though she needed hers to be spoiled.
Aime gasped with she saw Nirvana Flames. She has admired her through books and TV screen and wished to be like her if only she has the courage to go against her parents.
Nirvana happily stood up to hug her.
“You’re Aime? My son has talked so much about you. You’re really beautiful dear” Nirvana said happily.
“Thank you” Aime smiled kindly as she took her sit.
Bryan sat beside her and rubbed her shoulders. “I’ll deal with the orders” He said and called a waiter to place all their orders while his mother interviewed Aime.
“My son told me you love writing” Nirvana said and Aime’s eyes lit up.
“OMG very such yeah I love writing so much. I have read plenty novels especially yours since I was a kid and it feels so good to see the books as movies..I really do admire you ma’am” Aime said happily.
“You’re dating my son now so call me Mom and I want to work with you one day on a book” Nirvana flashed her a smile.
“Thank you mum” Aime was really excited, she could scream and she can’t do it here. “I need use the restroom” She quickly excused herself.
Bryan and Nirvana watched her leave. Nirvana was still in a smile as she looked at Bryan.
“She is really pretty and sweet” She said and Bryan nodded in agreement but frowned when he noticed her eyes was starting to fade.
“What’s wrong mom?” He asked.
“Nothing I’m just worried about the both of you” Nirvana looked at Bryan and took his hands. “You’re my son and I love you so much. My wish is for you and Rico to be happy but at the same time I don’t want you to h@?? yourself. I don’t want you to be like your father” She muttered.
Bryan shook his head and slowly took his hands from hers. “I’ll never be like him mom, I’ll never hurt Aime” He said.
“I trust you Bryan that’s why I want you to make sure you’re always okay when you’re around her” Nirvana said.
“I will never be him” Bryan muttered, his eyes wandering far away. “Will never be him” He muttered again.
“Bryan” Nirvana widened her eyes on seeing his face.
“I won’t hurt her” Bryan whispered to himself, his fingers were nervously shaking.
Aime finally came to join them and the moment she touched him, he jolted back to earth which made Nirvana released the breath she was holding.
“What did I miss?” Aime asked with a smile.
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Back to Jake’s table, they were all eating when two men came to them and playing soft violin while Martha looked confused.
Jake brought out a paper from his pocket and cleared his throat as he began reading what was written in.
A heart once shattered, lay in pain
For so long, love’s warmth could not remain
The fragments of a love gone by
Left a soul, with a sorrowful sigh
But then, like sunrise in the night
A radiant smile, banished the light
A gentle touch, a loving gaze
Mended the cracks, in his heart’s daze
With every beat, a new rhythm played
As he found the one, his heart had swayed
A love so pure, a love so true
Healed the wounds, his heart once knew
In her eyes, a love so bright
Reflected the love, he felt in sight
Together they’d dance, hand in hand
A love story, in a brand new land
The man, once heartbroken, now free
Found his haven, in her loving sea
A love that healed, a love that soars
Forever with her, his heart adores.
“Wow that’s beautiful” Martha gasped.
Jake wrote the poem for Zayn who wanted to surprise and as Martha turned to Zayn to boast about Jake masterpiece, she met him on one of his knees and stretching a box to her.
Martha almost fell from her chair out of being so startled. Julia was secretly clenching her fork while Jake had to rub her thighs to calm her down.
“Martha, the moment I set my eyes on you at the flower shop, I knew you were the one i wanna call forever. Spending so much time with you and your kids has been the best days of my life and I’m looking forward to seeing more future with all of you, us and to welcome you family” He opened the small box he’s stretching to her, showing off the shining Cathedral ring.
“From the bottom of my heart I say I want to spend forever with you and I’m asking, Martha, will you marry me?” He asked with the most affectionate look that made Julia and Jake wanna throw up.
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