Chapter 252 - Narcissism

"Babe you're not playing nice, I said I'm sorry. I was busy all day, I'd never intentionally ignore your calls or text, neither will I choose not to call you" Jake said with a hurt tone. He knew she was angry but she was going too far. He understood she missed him and he missed her too. Like hell he misses her, but she shouldn't say things like that.

What does she mean by she was on a date with a guy and he was disturbing her? Why would she say that to him?

Jade kept quiet when she heard him, from the sound of his voice she could tell she had hurt him. She shouldn't have said that. She was quite aware of Jake's possessiveness towards her, and saying something like that to him wasn't cool.

She regretted saying that, it wasn't intentional.

"I'm sorry" She apologized with a small voice, knowing she had done wrong by telling him to call back since she was busy with some other guy. "I just missed you, I'm truly sorry" Her voice was calm and gentle, showing how sincere she was with her apology.

It seems she was missing more than she thought she would and it was making her sad. And to think it was only the first day. She wondered how the forthcoming days would be like for her, for them.

"It's fine, I miss you too but please don't say that again," He told her.

"I won't" She assured him. "I'm sorry" she apologized again.

"It's okay"

"So how was your day?" She asked.

"My day was good" He replied.

"Just good?" She asked with uncertainty. She didn't think it was just 'good', listening to his voice now she could sense the tiredness in it, and it made her regret the childish actions she had just displayed seconds ago.

"Sweetheart it was okay. I didn't do much at the office. The virus is been created, and I have the other fronts covered. So I didn't do much and I'm not stressed" He tried to reassure her.

"You sure?"

"Very sure. Let's not talk about me, tell me all about your day" Jake tried to divert the conversation from himself to her. His girlfriend was one hell of an intelligent girl and having their conversation focused on him and his day, he might end up revealing something about the will to her and that would mean more horrible days of not seeing her. He didn't want that.

"My day was great, you won't believe what happened today," Jade said in an eager and excited tone. Jake smiled when he heard her sound that way.

"Tell me," He said smilingly, urging her to go ahead.

"I'm pitching the presentation for xenox next big game to the board tomorrow," She told him with a happy smile on her face.

"Really? That's great. My girlfriend is making waves" He praised.

"Of course. She's a genius and a rare specie. You're lucky to have to her" She proudly declared.

"I sure am. But babe, when did you become a narcissist?" Jake asked in a surprised tone.

"Since I started dating one"

"Are you calling me a narcissist?" He couldn't believe she just called him a narcissist. Why was she blaming him for her sudden narcissism?

"You're sounding as if I'm lying. I'm just stating a fact" Jade told me.

Jake scoffed incredulously. Only his girlfriend could say something like this.

"Fine, I agree. I'm a narcissist and I've influenced you greatly" He said sarcastically, left with no choice but to accept her crazy logic.

"Of course" She nodded happily. Happy that she has made him admit to the fact that he was a narcissist.

"So if you have a presentation why are you at the Karaoke? You should be at home preparing"

"Your smart honey bunny has it all covered, no need to sweat" She was feeling cheeky. Jake was once again surprised at the sudden behavior of his girlfriend. He dare not say anything before she accuses him of influencing her again. Poor him.

"Yeah, I'm sure she has," He said with sarcasm.

"Jake?" Jade called in a low tone.

"Hmm"

"I miss you," She said in a low and gentle voice. Jake went silent for a while before saying, "I miss you too."

"Do you want me to come?" He suddenly asked. He badly wanted to see her, but he wanted the idea to come from her. She had made him promise her to keep his distance till the issues at the office were rectified, so he'll let her make the decision.

A minute of silence elapsed without her response. She was in a dilemma. Seeing him was what she longed for but.....

"No" She reluctantly said. That wasn't the answer she wanted to give but she knew she had to. He needed the time to himself to handle things properly and have whatever little rest he could get, rather than coming to spend time with her.

Jake sighed when she said 'no'. Somewhere in his heart, he was hoping she'd say yes, and he'll rush over in a heartbeat.

"Okay," He said slightly disappointed, but he didn't want to show it. "Who are you at the karaoke with?" Jake tried changing the topic to liven up the awkward atmosphere.

"Lair and Amy"

"Hmm that guy, I don't like him" Jake gruffed.

"Why?" Jade was surprised. She didn't know he disliked Lair.

"He knew you before me and he gets to spend time with you now while I don't" He hissed in annoyance. Jade burst out in laughter.

"You're jealous of him? I can't believe you" She laughed mockingly.

"So what if I am"

"Oh boy, stop acting like a baby. You shouldn't be jealous of Lair, he's a great friend"

"Whatever" Jake sneered at her.

They both talked for a while before reluctantly saying their goodbyes and good night, with Jake promising to keep his phone handy and call always remember to call her.

Jade sighed wearily before going back to the room to join her friends.

"Took you long enough," Lair said as she walked in.

"Leave my baby girl alone, she was talking to her man. You should go find yourself a girlfriend and leave her be" Amy attacked him. She won't let him bully her baby girl. Lair glared and hissed before munching on the chips which they had ordered.

Amy turned to Jade and asked, "How is he? I guess the issues at work are affecting you guys right?"

"Not really, we'll live. Can't wait for this to be over"

"So you can have him all to yourself right?" Lair wriggled a brow at her with a suggestive smile.

"Lair!"

"You're just too lewd"

Jade and Amy said at the same time, making him smile sheepishly.

"Stupid fellow" Amy cussed.

"Hey I'm still your elder brother" Lair snapped in a menacing tone.

"Yeah yeah, elder brother my ass" Amy clucked at him. Lair was about to pounce on her when Jade stepped in to save the situation before they start their endless bickering. She didn't want that.

"Lair have you told Amy about your new job?" She said trying to distract them.

"What new job?" Amy asked confusedly. "You've got a new job?" Her eyes lit up with excitement.

"Yes, I did" He answered.

"That's great news" Amy cheered. "That was quick, what hospital is it?" She curiously inquired.

"Oasis Medical center"

"Is that the like the biggest hospital in the country?" Amy asked.

"Yeah, and I heard someone's boyfriend is a benefactor there" He told them.

"Who, Jake?" Jade asked when she saw how he was looking at her.

"No, me" He hissed sarcastically.

Meanwhile in another part of the city, a tall fair guy was seated in the shadows of his very dark room as he stared at the pitch start sky, with his phone pressed against his ear while he made a call.

"Why are you not here?" An angry voice demanded over the phone. It was Hillary's voice.

"Calm down momma, I'm busy"

"With what?" She demanded angrily.

"Everything is already as per your instructions, but you should know I have my plans too" He explained to the furious woman.

"But you're not supposed to leave till I'm done with you" She drawled.

"I'll be back soon, just have to finish up something from my end," He said in a slow and calm voice.

"You better be!" She hissed before hanging up the call.

"I don't like you being with her. Why does she order you around like you're one of her plaything?" Another voice said from inside the room.

"You don't have to be jealous. Did you give her the invite?" He asked as he strolled closer to where the other man sat.

"Yes"

"Good" He nodded.

"You're not going to do anything to her right? She had no hand in this"

"I know, but it doesn't mean those who did would go unscathed. It's just sad that she's associated to such people. Don't worry I'll be nice" The man said before chugging down the drink down his throat.

He was so close to getting what he wants.. It was only a matter of time.