Different Worlds

Chapter 12

Riele's POV

"I'm gonna catch you" I said chasing Emily down the hall.

"No you won't" she giggled running down the stairs. I saw Jace beside the stairs, confusion etched on his face. I ran past him laughing, trying to catch Emily but unfortunately I missed my foot on a step

I screamed then out of reflex closed my eyes waiting for the impact my body will have on the ground but instead I felt muscular arms around me. I fluttered my eyes open and found Jace fanning my face with his breath.

We were so close that our noses touched. I looked up at him, his hair stuck to his face as he was sweating since he just came back from his early morning jog. His eyes were already fixed on me staring deep in my soul making me shiver. This made us break apart instantly

"Umm... Thanks" I smiled crookedly. 

"My pleasure. I mean, No problem" he scratched the back of his head. I nodded then gulped as an awkward second of silence passed

 "I'll just go" I jerked my finger to the bottom of the stairs, indicating the living room.

I ran down the other steps and was finally able to breath. "Mom, aren't you gonna catch me?" Emily asked from behind the couch. 

"I need a glass of water first" I said walking into the kitchen to get a glass of water when Jeremy approached me

"Hey Mom" he began. "Hi darling. What do you need?" I asked him placing the glass back in the cabinet. "I wanna ask you a question and you must answer honestly. Can I?" he asked. "Of course" I smiled

"Do you like dad?" he asked, I quirked my brows in confusion.

"No I don't. What made you say that?" I asked.

"Well I've seen the way you both look at each other plus and I saw the little drama performed on the staircase. But tell dad that he needs to be less sweaty next time" he rolled his eyes

"Gosh! We don't like each other ok" I laughed.

"I'll believe it when I see it" he said then walked out of the kitchen. Me like Jace? Ha! in his dreams. I walked to the living room

Jace POV

I need to set a rule, No running in the halls. What would've happened if she had fallen? Or worse died? What will I say? Oh she was playing catch with a 7year old; how pathetic

I bit my lips, I have never seen anyone's eyes as brown and big as hers. They were a dark shade of brown, a really dark one but when light shone upon it, it looked caramel up close.

I changed into a pair of jeans and shirt then walked down the stairs into the living room. "I like a Sofia themed party" Lena screamed in Jeremy's face, smirking.

"Alright you win, I don't care" he rose his hands up in defense as Lena smiled triumphantly

"What are we talking about?" I asked taking a seat on the couch beside Emily who was concentrated on the TV.

"Our birthday is coming up so we're planning a birthday party. With decorations, food, dance and the sorts" Lena explained

"Oh yeah, your birthday" I laughed. I honestly didn't remember; I don't think I even know when it is. Fortunately, Riele understood me as she mouthed to me "2 weeks from now" she rolled her eyes as I mouthed a "Thank you"

"So what are the ideas you came up with?" I asked.

"Just kidding I don't need a birthday party" Lena giggled taking a seat beside a cheerful John.