Chapter 21 Part I

After dinner, I tried to meet Jack after receiving his message but to divert Jasper’s sight on me is extremely hard because I wouldn’t be getting out of the house during nighttime.

“Is there’s something you…? You looked worried.” He said while he realized I was staring blankly at the dark, which led nowhere.

“You scared me.” I swerved.

“You looked weird.” He frowned. “Since the night at the prom.” He sighed. “Did I did something wrong that night, and you’re mad on me since then?” He frowned again.

“No, but I have to admit that night I wasn’t really satisfy.. on you, you’re teasing the girls in front of me. But, I won’t blame you since you’re the popularity guy in the school. Taking picture, chattering, teasing or something…” His hand rounded on my waist and stared at me.

“You’re jealous.” He laughed.

“I did not.” I said erratically.

“Yes you did.” He laughed and pinched my cheek. “You know, you looked extremely adorable when you’re jealous.” He laughed.

“‘Haha.’ I believe this is one of your tricky stuffs to coax the girls huh.” I said purposely.

“Nope. Things I said to you are something I did not say to the other girls.” He said nauseatingly.

“You’re nauseated. Stop saying the words that give me goose bumps.” I smiled and he tried to kiss my lips.

“Fruits available.” Aunt Allie opened the front door and said. “Did I come in in the wrong time?” Jasper nodded harshly and frowned. “Opps, sorry. Continue.” Aunt Allie laughed.

“It’s okay, mom.” Jasper sighed. Jasper walked into the house with an annoying emotion.

“Aunt Allie, I might need your help now.” Aunt Allie frowned while I said.

“Jack dated me out at 8.30p.m. I should be going now. Could you help me…?” Aunt Allie immediately understands what I was going to say.

“Don’t worry about Jasper. I’ll conceal it for you.” Aunt Allie nodded and I ran to the car. Lying to Jasper just made me feels extremely resemblance as doing something delinquent.

“You’re here… finally.” Jack sounds feeble.

“Are you alright? You sound weak. Should you take some rest?” I asked with concerned.

“Fine. I wouldn’t let go any chances dating you out. It’s great to see you’re not coming with Jasper.” He smiled.

“Of course I’m with him. I wouldn’t let you do something that might hurt him.” I said strictly.

“Okay, okay. Let’s not talk about him tonight. It’s our date.” He said mischievously. Although I’m absolutely reluctant to have a date with Jack… but …his situation sometimes really made me feel mercy.

“You won’t try to kiss me again right?” I made a lame joke.

“No. Unless you’re asking me to.” He said seriously.

“Do you think I will ask you to?” I said boringly.

“May be.” He said disappointedly.

“Do you want to kiss me right now?” I stared at him for a moment while we were strolling around the town.

“Don’t make fun of me. You know I will be serious if you say.” Jack’s emotion looked so dignified that he’s not scoffing of my lame joke.

“That’s a joke. Wasn’t it funny?” I asked foolishly.

“Wow. That’s the lamest joke I had ever heard.” He smiled and said.

“Sorry. I’m not a thing with humor.” I laughed at myself.

“It’s okay. I don’t mind.” He laughed.

It wasn’t a total bad date at all. He’s trying to be respectful and nice to me, to proof that he’s also a good choice for me. However, things that he did will never sufficed the needs of mine.

“Raven, can I come in?” I heard Jasper’s voice aroused outside of my room when I went out from the bathroom after a bath with my moist long hair.

“Jasper?  Yes, come in.” I said gently and sat on the chair in front of the dresser. Jasper walked into the room slowly and sat on my bed staring at me.

“Where did you go?” He frowned.

“Emm, I heard that there’s a new bakery restaurant open just across the street. So, I went there to taste it out. You know how much I love to eat cake. I’m sorry for not informing you.” I lied.

“Really? I would have gone with you if you say.” Jasper leaned backward on my bed.

“I’ll have you with me next time. Are you angry with me?” I smiled and started to dry my hair.

“You promise? Why should I? Don’t you tell me you’re dating a guy with you at the bakery restaurant.” He made a joke but it’s real. I’m dating a guy but the truth was we’re not dating at the bakery restaurant.

“You’re really dating a guy at the bakery restaurant?” He stood up from the bed.

“No. Of course not. The one I always wanted to date with is you.” I said gently.

“I know you well, Raven. Don’t over-react to what I’ve said. It’s not like you. The Raven I knew is a calm, cool girl. She’s amazing…but recently, she’s not exactly like her. I don’t know why, but I hope someday I might know the reason.” He had completely interpreted my mind.

“You don’t like it?” I said worriedly.

“No, of course I like it. No matter how you are, I just love you.” He walked towards me and grabbed the towel on my shoulder.

“I love you too.” I smiled as he started to wipe my hair.

“It’s not good if you sleep with your damping hair.” He dried my hair gently.

“Thank you.” I grabbed his hand and turned over to kiss him. It might not be the perfect moment for a kiss scene, but as long as the person was Jasper, there’s nothing much I like to care.

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“Hey, Raven!” I heard somebody shouting at me from a far distance while I was washing Jasper’s car along with Jasper at the outside of the house. It’s Jack? What was he doing here?

“Hi, Jack. What are you doing?” I frowned and implied him to leave to avoid him from blurting out something he’s not supposed to say. Jasper looked grotesque when Jack appeared in front of us.

“I’d something to say.” Jack smiled widely. He doesn’t seem he’s trying to prevent Jasper’s suspicious emotion, and in fact, I can feel that he was trying to divulge.

 “What?” I frowned and looked annoyed.

“Oh, hey, Jasper. Mind I borrow your girl for a minute?” He smiled again.

“Sure.” Jasper said. Jack immediately pulled me to the side of the house and whispered softly.

“Are you trying to ruin everything?” I said uncomfortably, worrying that Jasper might have doubt on us.

“Sorry. I’m just too excited. I want you to meet my family.” He grasped his hair and smiled.

“What? Are you kidding me?” I yelled and pushed him away. Jasper was staring at us suspiciously when I yelled.

“I think you’re the one trying to ruin things up.” He laughed again. “I’m serious. I’ll pick you up tomorrow.” He smiled and ran off.

“Hey! It’s not a yes from me!” I shouted at him but he’d already disappeared.

  

“What did he say?” Jasper asked while I walked towards the car melancholy.

“Oh. He...emm, he wanted me to do him a favor.” I grinned but erratically.

“Emm, what?” He frowned.

“He…wanted me to disguise his girlfriend because his mom…emm, you know. Things that you boys don’t like it.” I lied to Jasper again which made me felt extremely uncomfortable.

“Oh. You agreed?” He sighed.

“No. No. He ran away before I give him my answer.” I shook my head lightly to conceal from him.

“What is he trying to do? Can’t he find the others?” He looked mad and threw the sponge into the barrel.

“Probably there’s no one available tomorrow.” I smiled weirdly.

“I don’t like it.” He looked adorable because of jealousy.

“Jasper, he’s also one of your friends. Helping people is the best right?” I laughed guiltily.

“Fine. Do as you want.” He walked off and went into the house, leaving me behind. He’s really mad already, and if he found out what’s actually had happened, he’ll never forgive me. I’m really afraid of losing him again, made me felt terrified, just as the same as nightmare. Jack was doing beyond measure, how could I stop him therefore not hurting anybody? What should I do?

‘I’ll be there in 10 minutes.’ – A text messages from Jack. I sighed to myself, not worrying how bad the dinner would be but worried how Jasper feels now, since he knew I was going to disguise Jack’s girlfriend. I knew the possibility of madness of lending his girlfriend to disguise his friend’s girlfriend is something could hardly devour but to end up everything between Jack and I, this is the best and fastest way….and everything should be over tonight. I promised to myself.

“Need a ride?” Jasper said softly, leaning against the wall while I was walking along the hallway.

“Jack’s coming. 5 minutes, I guess.” I sighed gently and walked towards him.

“I thought you were going to tell me that you’re not going. I will be much happier.” He sighed and approached me.

“Jas…I promised everything will be fine.” I grinned and leaned on his chest. His hand petted on my back with sense of reluctant.

“I’ll pick you up. Text me after you settled everything.” He pleaded me to agree for what he’s planning. I nodded lightly and hugged him as a sign of leaving.

“Be careful.” He kissed on my forehead and accompanied me to the outside of the house. Just then, Jack’s car approached. He came out from the car and walked towards me.

“Hey.” He said.

“Hey.” I said lightly.

“Thanks for lending me your beautiful girlfriend ya.” Jack said purposely.

“You…” I placated Jasper for not blaming him by grabbing his hand.

“Let’s go.” I said immediately. Jack lifted my hand and directing me into the car.

“Don’t touch her.” Jasper looked mad and glanced at Jack.

“Okay, okay. Calm down. I won’t do anything to her unless she asks me to. I told her once.” Jack obviously said something stupid.

“Get in the car or else I’m not going.” I blocked Jasper’s mind for asking.

“I’ll text you.” My lips said gently and Jasper nodded. Then, he went into the house.

“He’s so impatient.” Jack said intentionally but I’m not going to let his treacherous succeed.

Jack halted his car in the parking lot and led me into his house.

“Bonjour” A woman’s voice arises.

“Mom, this is Raven. The one I told you once.” Jack said joyfully but there’s not even an emotion appeared on my face.

“Halo, I’m Jack’s father. Just ignore my wife. She always wanted to be French.” A man with mustaches said and laughed. He’s sitting on a wheelchair but looked evidently happy.

“Come, come, come. Take a seat. Dinner will be served right away.” Jack’s mom said happily while Jack led me to the seat. Jack’s family was extremely different compare to Jasper’s ones.

“Jack is our only son. We’re absolutely relying on him. I could barely recover without him.” Jack’s father said with a tone of emphasized.

“Oh.” I frowned.

“Jack is really a good kid. He had to work and he had to study…after his dad had a car accident 5 years ago.” Jack’s mom sighed and looked extremely upset.

“I’m sorry.” I said lightly.

“No. No. You shouldn’t apologize and in fact you should know more about Jack.” She said rapidly.

“Why?”  I looked elusively.

“What why?” She laughed. “You’re Jack’s girlfriend, aren’t you?” She said suspiciously. Before I could say a word, Jack stepped up ahead.

“Of course, she is.” Jack said embarrassedly. I swerved my head over and stared at him but he’s not even looking at me. The dinner went by joyfully but I think I’m the one who did not enjoy that much.