FALLING FOR MY BESTIE

8. Amazonian

I pulled the door shut as I follow Jaden inside. I'm weird I know. You can tell me that, even crazy as I've just followed a complete stranger inside an empty mansion at God knows where.

"Hey I won't bite you,no need to be over cautious"He said in an amused tone. Too late to go back anyway.

"I wasn't being cautious." I defended with a shrug."I'm not just used to these."

He smiles at me before grabbing my wrists,"C'mon I understand, I mean it's not everyday you get approached by the hottest guy in school"he winks.

I exhales lightly. Cocky jerk. He leads me past the hallway and into a dimly lit room.

The shutters are down.

Oh crap. Scary.

At the peak of my nervousness, my phone just rang startling me even more. I already know who's calling. He's practically the only one that calls me. Pressed the receive button and brought the phone to my ear.

"Hey Alex."

"Summer where are you," a bit startled at how angry he sounded.

" I'm with a friend" I manage to explain.

" Can you be a bit more specific," He yells . I ended the call to notice Jaden directly in front of

"So many pictures with this same Eve." I choked back on my own words.Gosh I am envious of this woman, flawless skin, tall, kissable curvy lip and a lustful body. God is so cruel.

"That's my mom you're calling eve."Jaden stated. I felt my cheeks heat up as I did a double take in on this siren biting on an apple.Her eyes fixed ahead, curly bouncy brown hair adorning down her breast till her waist, glossy constellation blue eyes and a lustful smile gracing her lips.

"She looks fetish and way too young to be your mom." I voiced out tracing her body with my fingertips, her eyes felt like they were on me.

"I know, she's a beauty smoked out of the Creator's pot."he smiled. "She's 39yrs old."

" Wow."I couldn't help but fidget with my fingers. His mom is really beautiful. I couldn't help but think about my late mom. I swallowed the lump in my throat as I picture her enchanting face.

"So you have never wondered where I got my good looks from."He said cockily. I smiled pushing my imagination to the back of my head. I rolled my eyes playfully at Jaden.

"Why bring me here?"I questioned scrunching up my nose as I realized I have forgotten the reason I am here anyway.

A sharp intake of breath filled my ears, Jaden looked down at me and beckoned on me to follow him. I sauntered behind him to a different room which looked like an office. The office was really stunning. Neat, organized and professional. A mini aquarium filled with tiny fishes was set on a table.

"Please have a seat."Jaden offered. I swept my eyes around the office before sitting on the well polished arm chair he pointed at. "Care for a drink."He asked abruptly clapping together his hands.

"Yes please I really need water."I asked feeling the couch relax as Jaden turned to get water from the mini size freezer. He poured the water into a glass and handed it to me. I took small sips from the glass quenching my burning throat.

"Uhm.... as you have seen, I want to pursue photography."He said, looking away from my eyes. Jaden wants to pursue photography, I never saw that coming.

"I do not know that cause I thought you were a business student but then I saw you in literature classes."I sincerely replied.

"Well I take art classes without my parent knowledge."He said. I couldn't help but stare at him in amazement. I'm here struggling with art classes any someone is combining art and business classes. His eyes twinkled as he spoke and the look in his eyes right now is someone in love but this time with photography. Well I thought photography was just about clicking poses."You see, my parents are kind of against it, my dad especially, he thinks photography should just be an hobby not a job."

" Oh,"his father has my mindset.

" So yes he won't use his money to sponsor my education if I decide to pursue my dream career, photography.... "He spoke on buckling together his knees with his eyes dulled."So I came up with plan B, there's a contest.... for a scholarship and I have to win it. "

His blue eyes met mine and he looked away.

" Which University,well your IQ is pretty high."I chuckled looking around. I can't realize why he asked me to come with him.

"New York University." He replied.

My eyes snapped up to his again.

"That's like one of the best college in the world."I faze shocked. I mean like who gets admission there to learn photography.

"I know but the admission isn't really my problem."He said. I couldn't help but snort at his pride. He chuckled."l can't afford the fee with my savings alone... and my dad won't pay the fees "

" Oh ... what about your mom? "I enquired cause I was getting more curious.

" As much as I hate admitting..... my mom is kinda a jelly fish... never sticking up against dad for me, she's dad sweetheart."he vented out with a really sad look. I really wish I could comfort him but he's beyond my reach.

"I can't afford the fees without selling my heart, sold and body to the devil."I said with my hands in the air to make him see my point.

He came up in front of me taking a hold of my hand and placing them on his chest.

"As long as this heartbeats I'll..."he smiled warmly at me." I'll do what I want."I hastily tore my gaze away from his."Well lucky for us,there's a lifetime contest and a scholarship to New York College is part of the winner's package."He added leaning on his desk beside me.

" So why do you need me."I enquired.He held my gaze for a moment and then exhales audibly.

"I need you to model for the competition."He whispered tugging a strand of my hair behind my ear and placing his hands on my each of my knees."Please don't say no"He added.

My eyes fell wide and I stared at him momentarily shocked. He held my gaze with his blue orbs connecting to my soul and warming it up.

"No way."I choked out looking away from his eyes."Why me! You are making a terrible choice, I'm not a model material."I exclaimed recovering from the shock.He grabbed my knees as I tried to get off the arm chair.

"Cause no one has caught my attention as you do."He said with all amount of seriousnes. I snorted raising an eyebrow at him."I see my mother in you."He added. I almost bursted into fits of laughter.

"Then you are blind. " I muttered grabbing my phone ready to get away from the words he's spewing out.

"You wanna leave."He questioned leaning back on the couch. I grunted practically rolling my eyes and taking another step."I'll tutor you if you agree."

"Ah, ah, ah...... it's okay."I forced out sarcastically and brushed my hands on my thighs ready to leave when Jaden grabbed my arm.

"I know you are in love with Alex." He said.I gasped shaking my head as I slapped away his hands but he wouldn't bug. I stayed put ,his hand holding me captive.

"No way, he's my bestfriend." I replied yanking my arm back and stepping towards the door. He frowned but then his lips curved into an amused expression. Jaden raised a quizzical brow.

"Is that all you ever want him to be,"He asked getting off the couch. Tears pricked my eyes as I stood my ground glaring at him. I frozed watching him stalk towards me. My heart raced harder against my chest, I can't let anyone know I am in love with Alessandro. "a bestie." He mocked pulling me back to him."Should I tell him?"He added making me flinch.

"I don't love him that way."I lied looking away from his eyes which were filled with accusations.

"Maybe you don't or maybe Alex will chose your words over mine,"He replied folding his hands behind his back."but guess what Princess he'll pay more attention and maybe realized that I've been saying the truth,"I shuddered silently begging Jaden to end this pain that he's putting me through, "and drifts away from you... but help me I'll make him realize what he's about to lose by placing you far beyond his reach."He added with his eyes piercing at mine. The intensity of his gaze made my eyes water.

I couldn't form any word as I held his gaze.

"Did you bring me here to hurt me," I broke down letting the tears flow."just take me home."

" Sunshine."He called trying to touch me.

"I said take me home."I shot back wiping the tears from my cheeks.

"Princess I'm sorry I crossed the line,I am just so desperate."

Jaden exclaimed standing up from the couch to grab my wrist. I shook my head moving away.

"Take me home Jaden."I pleaded. His blue eyes shot up to meet mine.

"I am sorry."He said softly.

"Jaden please take me home."I begged as more tears streamed down my cheeks.

Jaden stood staring at me. I looked away from him. My chest constricting in pain.I blinked away the tears.

"C'mon..."He said.My feet moved mechanically following him out of the house and into the car. The engine roared into life and we hit the road.

In a few minutes, Jaden killed the engine in front of my house. He quickly got out of his side and walked over to mine to hold the door open. I thanked him and climbed up the steps to my door.

"I am sorry."He whispered.

"I am sorry too."I opened the door and slammed it shut. I heard the car rumbled to life and I allowed the tears to freely fall.

I'm screwed.