Chapter 239: Amazing rumors 2

Jade stared at the phone with furrowed brows and Ever who was standing next to her asked, ''who was that?''

''A friend. He said he is coming here?''

''Oh, you had a male friend?'' Ever became curious.

''Remember the guy from my mom's company?''

''The genius perfumer that you were helping out?''

"Oh, this is strange. Why would he come here to meet me? I don't understand''

''Does he like you?''

''He said he liked me but I don't believe him. He recently broke up with his girlfriend. There is also something else'' Jade took Ever's hand and started walking a distance away from the rest, ''come with me''

''What? Is there something interesting about him?''

''Do you remember the time you broke up with Jayden and I returned from New York to keep you company because Amber was writing her exams?''

''Oh, we even went to the club''

''He is the man. the one who kissed me that night at the club''

''What?'' Ever covered her mouth immediately and lowered her voice, ''what kind of situation is this, Jade? That is too much of a coincidence. No, I think this is fate''

''I don't care about those things, but I can't let him know that I like him. I don't want to be anyone's rebound''

''What if he is serious and not just treating you as a rebound? You should consider it. He is even on his way here; this shows how serious he is about you''

''You think so?'' Jade was still sceptical.

''Jade, you are always free and express yourself but you overthink a lot about things too. He already confessed that he likes you and you also like him. There is no harm in trying it out with him. If it works out, fine, if it doesn't work out, you take it as a lesson and move on. Honestly, I wouldn't have been the best person to give you this kind of advice but after everything that has happened between Jay and I, I realised that there is no harm in going in for what you want. You shouldn't let fear make you lose out on the beautiful things in life.

How about this, when he comes, I will check him out for you? You know I am always quiet but I can be a difficult person, right? If he can get pass me, then he is a good man for you''

''Ever, you suddenly sound so mature. I guess been back together with Jay has its perks'' Jade teased her.

''Let's join the rest in setting up the tents. I was worried about you been lonely but I guess it's useless now, since someone is coming to keep you company''

The two went back to join the rests as they set up their tents in the camping site. They had gone to a place not far from the resort to set their tents.

…..

Alex's phone buzzed as he drove through the highway towards Neo Island, ''hello brother. You found the IP of the one who first distributed those photos? Alright, send it to me. I will handle it once I get back to D-City. I hope your parents are doing well? thanks, bye''

Alex hung up and concentrated on driving. The person he asked for help is his cousin who worked at the D-City Safety and Security department of the DNIS.

…..

''This place is so beautiful'' Amber said as she stretched her hands upwards. Channing walked to her and covered her body with his trench coat.

''Don't catch cold here''

''Thanks''

Jayden walked out of his tent with his fish holes and traps, ''let's go and catch some fish''

''What about us?'' Jade asked as she walked out with her a long dress that had a sunflower drawn on it.

''We are going swimming'' Ever said beside her.

''Not bad, let's go'' Amber went to join them.

''When the fish is ready, give us a call'' Jade said to Jayden and Channing.

...

The ladies walked to the nearest private swimming pool hat Jayden had ordered to be opened for them, so that they could go there to swim if they wanted to.

They removed their long dresses leaving only their swimsuits and got into the water. Jade fetched water in her hands and threw it at Amber who got startled before screaming at her.

''Jade, you are so dead'' Amber swam towards Jade and Ever laughed at them.

''This feels so good. I never thought this was going to be possible''

''You mean you and Jay?'' Amber asked.

''No, I mean all of us been together on a camping like this. Why did we keep long in doing it?''

''That was because of you and Jayden, Miss. You two had a messy breakup and had all of us tiptoeing around you. We couldn't go for camping because we didn't want things to be awkward'' Jade said and Ever chuckled.

''Right. This is all my fault. thanks for sticking with me. I was able to become a better person thanks to you two. You supported me, taught be how to be confident and never left my side even when I was annoyingly slow in catching up with everyone else''

''It is good you know you were annoyingly slow, Ever because you really were. But, we are a family and family always stick together'' Amber said and smiled.

''Let's confess now that we are together'' Jade said looking at Amber, 'I realised that I was the only single dog today. Tell us, what happened between you and Channing. I feel that things have suddenly changed between the two of you''

Ever and Jade moved closer to Amber.

'Nothing really happened. We just decided to give us a chance but we are not official yet. I still find it a bit overwhelming but it is a good feeling. I think Channing has always been the one for me. I just didn't realise it early; it took me a while to come to terms with that''

''Whoa, I wished Channing was here to hear all this. he will definitely be happy'' Ever leaned against Amber and placed her head on her shoulder.

''What about you, Jade? Any news with that guy?'' Amber asked.

''That guy might just be on his way here to see a certain someone'' Ever said and Amber turned to looked at Jade who flushed.

'Really? Why am I not aware of this?''

''He is just coming here and I don't know his reason yet. Don't get ahead of yourself. I am still not sure if he is the one for me''

''He is the same guy who stole her first kiss'' Ever whispered into Amber's ears.

''Holy cow!!! This is like a novel like drama. The guy who stole your first kiss turned out to be the favourite disciple of your mother. You two met again through work and now he even likes you? Jade, I guess your reign as a single dog is over. I can't wait to see him. I think I am the only one who hasn't seen him before, right?''

''Right'' Ever added.

''He is handsome. You know, I don't fall for just anyone, right?''

''Right'' they all laughed.

''We should go back now. Jay and Channing might be back'' Ever swam to the other side before getting out of the pool and the other followed suit.

….

''Should we call them to come back now?'' Channing put the bucket of fishes that they had caught down.

''Have you decided to confess to Amber?''

''Oh, but we are not official yet. I plan to make this official between us during this time''

As they were chatting, a man ran in panting for breath. Jayden recognised him immediately as his mother's disciple.

''Alex?''

''Jayden, hi'' Alex looked at them flushed. ''Do you know where I can find Jade'' he asked and Jayden pointed to a distance behind him.

''That is Jade behind you'' they had just arrived at the tents and saw him.

''Alex? How did you find me?'' Jade walked to him as Ever and Amber trailed behind in a slow pace.

''I called your mother and asked for the direction to your camping site. I lost direction a few time before finally finding this place'' he walked closer to her.

''Is everything alright? You suddenly asked me where I was and now you are here''

''Jade, I like you'' he said boldly in front of everyone and they gasped. Even Jade gasped as she stared at him.

''I admit that falling for you was fast and that it made you doubt my intentions but I am really sincere about my feelings for you''

''Whoa, such boldness'' Amber whispered to Ever who nodded in agreement. Meanwhile, Jayden and Channing also watched with shocked expressions as Alex continued to confess to Jade.

''I don't know when it started. Maybe, it started in the elevator when you recognised me first. maybe it might have started the moment I saw you talking passionately about perfumes in your mother's office but I don't really care because you are the only woman on my mind. I can't think of been with anyone else but you. You are so passionate about your work, you look people. You are brutally honest but that is your charm. I love it when you are honest with me and even when it hurts me''