If Jake was asked why he kept pulling silly pranks just so he could spend time with a girl who he slept with some months ago, I’m sure he wouldn’t be able to provide a proper answer. All he knew was, he liked being around Jade, her very presence felt like a soothing balm to him.His attraction to Jade was something he couldn’t explain to himself. He couldn’t label the feelings he had towards her. Whether it was lust, crush, like or anything that a guy would feel towards a girl, Jake really didn’t know. All he was sure of was that this lady sitted right in front of him was an enigma he hasn’t ecountered before.It’s indeed true that humans are attracted to mysterious things. Things they haven’t seen before and things they couldn’t understand. This was the typical case for Jake.The more he tried to solve this little problem that was challenging him, the more he realized he couldn’t understand it at all.An awkward silence lingered between them till Jade cleared her throat.”Ermm Mr Jake I don’t think you’re fit to do any business now. Why don’t you leave this for some other time” Jade said with concern.”It doesn’t matter. Being sick or not should not deprive me of carrying out my responsibility as the CEO. If I for relax for just a bit, then people begin to lose money and then I have a major crises at hand” Jake said smoothly. Wasn’t he doing exactly what he just said right now?Lying on a hospital bed just to buy time wasn’t that some sort of relaxation?Jade had a pitiable look on her face. She didn’t expect him to be living such a lonely and painful life. ‘Being the heir of a wealthy and influential family does come with a price’ Jade thought to herself before sighing deeply.First he wasn’t happy and has never experienced anything fun in his life, like just doing things that he could laugh freely about. And now, not only was he unhappy he was also lonely. To Jade, Jake’s life was indeed hard, far harder than the poor folks. Because even though she was from a humble background she knew she could always count on her family to bring her so much joy and keep her company in her hardest times. If she were the one here right, she was sure her mother would close up the shop and Kelvin will most definitely ditch school just so they could keep her company.Jade really did feel sorry for Jake that he was lonely at a time like this. What about his brother? Wasn’t Mr Dreamy supposed to be his brother? He should be here for him right?Should she ask him about his brother? Would he see it as she intruding into his privacy by asking? But he needed someone beside him at the moment.Jade cautiously cleared her throat again to gain Jake’s attention, which she got in an instant, as Jake focused his gaze on her, waiting for what she had to say.”Mr Jake, I don’t mean to pry but where is your brother? He should be able to look after you at the moment” Jade said, and if she was observant she’ll have noticed that sudden flash in Jake’s eyes when he heard her.When Jake heard her, he finally realized he hasn’t really thought things through. How could such an important information like Jade knowing about his brother escape his mind. That stupid fool just had to go interwin himself with Jade’s friend. ‘Idiot’ Jake bitterly cussed in his heart like it was Blake’s fault he didn’t have a full proof plan.Just as he racked his brain to come with something believable, the door of the room was flung open gaining the attention of both parties. And as if Jade’s words has conjured Blake, he materialized himself by the door with a worrisome look on his face.”Big Bro?” Blake called out, his voice full of worry. Jake closed his eyes as soon as he saw Blake. This was not what he planned. How did he know he was here?Jade felt relieved as soon as Blake walked into the room. Finally someone to look after him.”Good morning” Jade greeted the man who just walked in, but Blake was too concerned with his brother that he didn’t notice neither did he hear her greet.”What happened to you Bro?” Blake asked with a heavy voice as he walked over to Jake, his eyes sizing him up.”I’m fine” Jake replied with a warning tone buried in his voice, but Blake was too bothered by his brother’s condition to hear it.”How dare you say you’re fine when you’re lying here” Blake said his voice heavier than before. This was his first time seeing his brother on the hospital bed and he didn’t like it at all.”What happened to you? Did you eat something bad? Is it fatigue?” Blake asked in one go, not even giving Jake the opportunity to nod or shake his head.”Don’t tell me it’s something serious? Jake you can’t be seriously sick okay. I can’t take it, grandfather can’t take it too” Blake was a the point of tears as he kept rambling on, not noticing the pull on his Jacket.Jake could tell his brother was worried out of his mind but he also needed him to be quiet so he wouldn’t mess up his plan. How did Blake get to know he was here? There was only one answer to that….Patrick.Patrick could as well kiss his job goodbye should his plan falter.”I said I’m fine” Jake said again. Blake was about to retort Jake’s statement when he suddenly felt a pinch on his thigh.”Oouch” Blake whimped at the stinging pain on his thigh. He lowered his head to take a look at and he was shocked when realized who the culprit was.”Huh??” His eyes gazed at Jake in confusion. He narrowed his bore when he noticed Jake’s awkward eyes movement.”What is…” His words trailer off when he followed Jake’s coded eye movement and he realized there was someone seated there.Jade who was contemplating giving the brothers some privacy lifted her head up when she heard Blake’s voice.”Lady in red?”Jade was sure that Blake was referring to her, because the man was obviously surprise to see his her and she definitely couldn’t miss it when his eyes was fixed on her.Blake was stunned when he saw it was the girl he has been hounding his brother about that was actually sitted there. Blake looked from Jade to brother still shocked, he still didn’t understand what was happening.How did she end up sitting her by his brother side in the hospital.”Good morning” Jade greeted with a small smile.”Go-od mor-ning” Blake stutteringly. He greeted back. He returned his gaze to his brother again, he had a lot of questions brewing his mind to ask, but he chose to hold his tongue for now, because right now his head was still wrapped up on the fact that Jake was sick.”Bro what did the doctor say was wrong with you? Did he tell you? Maybe I should call Leo to come check on you” Blake said fully reverted to his worrying state.”He already did” Jake replied. How could this boy be so clueless? He should taken the hint by now. Blake was indeed dense than he thought. No wonder the fool didn’t know that Jade’s friend liked him all this while.”How is grandfather? Weren’t you supposed to take grandfather for his check up at today?” Jake asked making Blake confused. Blake was at a loss as he didn’t understand what Jake was talking about.’Checkup?, When was he supposed to do that?’ There was no prior arrangement for that. As a matter of fact this was news to him.Jake sighed in resignation when he noticed Blake hasn’t caught up to what he was saying. If he parents were alive he would have asked them where they picked up such a daft son. He was almost certain that there must have been a mix up during the time his mother gave birth. It is possible he’s brother has been switched for this idiot.”Grandfather doesn’t have any…” Blake’s words trailed when he felt a pull on his suit. He looked at Jake with a confused expression and he saw that cryptic look again.”Wha..” Jake pulled him again. He was sure to do it discreetly. Blake was about to ask him what the problem was when he finally realized what was going on.His looked at Jade with his mouth agape. He couldn’t believe it.So this was an act??Jake finally heaved a relief sigh when he noticed that Blake had finally caught on to his secret message, but that didn’t mean he’d drop his guard down. Don’t blame him, his brother was too dense.Blake blinked as he kept staring at Jade. His actions were visible to Jade who was becoming uncomfortable, and she was still trying to understand what he meant by ‘lady in red’, because she wasn’t wearing a red out at the moment. And she was sure she hasn’t seen him before except his picture which Amy had showed her some time ago.”Blake” Jake called out snapping Blake out of his trance.”Grandfather??” Jake said as he narrowed his eyes surreptitiously. Jade could tell there was something awkward with the way the siblings were communicating with each other and with the way Blake kept looking at her.”Yes grandfather. That check up..””I mean his check up. It’s very important, even more than life itself. Bro I’m sorry but you know I have to take grandfather to do that check up. I have to leave okay. I might have to take him out of the country for that very important test. So hang in there till we return okay. Don’t die on me, I promise to come back soon, maybe in a few days okay” Blake rambled on in a loud tone as if he was trying to be audible so someone could hear him. Jake rolled his eyes inwardly. It was officially confirmed that this guy was an idiot.Wasn’t he over doing it? Really outside the country for a test?? And in Pete’s sake was he shouting. She can hear you man! Jake cried his heart.”Blake just go, grandfather must be waiting””Yes, yes..grandfather is waiting. Take good care of yourself okay. I’ll go save grandpa now” Blake hurriedly said. He feel the death gaze Jake was secretly shooting at him. It was time to run for his life.Blake turned around and walked to the door. He suddenly paused and turned around Jade, while he avoided Jake’s warning look, that was screaming ‘What now!?'”Miss” Blake called gaining Jade’s attention. “Please look after my brother okay” Blake said with a serious look, like he was pleading for his life. Jade was made speechless by his request. She didn’t have the time to say something before he dashed out of the room.She looked at Jake that was just lying there staring at the door his brother had just used. Maybe he must be feeling sad, since his brother wouldn’t be here to look after him.What was she supposed to do now? She definitely didn’t have the heart to leave him after they were done with their supposed meeting, which she also believed shouldn’t be holding in the first place. The human in her was telling her not to leave this man here with .But what should she do? She still had to return back to work after this. Jade was caught in a dilemma. Maybe she should call the office and ask for the day off, but would allow it?She wouldn’t know except she tried right? But how was she supposed to do that? Call or text? Which would be more respectful and most importantly who should she call?’Maybe she shouldn’t do all that’ She decided to take another approach.Jade brought out the file and a pen from her bag stood up to her feet. Her movement caught Jake’s attention. His brows narrowed when he saw what she had in her hands. It shouldn’t be what he was thinking.”Mr Jake could you please look at this and sign. If there is anything else you’d like to change please let me know” Jade said surprising Jake.What the hell is happening?
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