Rehabilitation

Chapter 16; "Attempted Independence"

I woke up to a text from Willow.

FROM: Willow.

'I have work to do today. Im sure Jaden has something great planned. Make sure you have fun! :) x'

I smiled at the text...

i really didn't feel like going out to 'have fun'.

I had something ELSE on my mind.

As i got ready, i continued thinking about how to tell Jaden.

I finished getting dressed and walked around the house.

I headed to Jaden's room and knocked... Where is he?

I had knocked enough times to give up. I headed to the kitchen and decided to text him instead.

FROM: Nadine.

'You left me home alone? :('

FROM: Jaden.

'I went to get some groceries baby'

FROM: Nadine.

'Aww. Okay...i'll be here...waiting ;)'

FROM: Jaden.

'Im cooking lunch later :)'

FROM: Nadine.

'You can cook?'

FROM: Jaden.

'I...am a man of MANY skills'

I giggled to myself at that message.

11:01.

Jaden walked into the kitchen with two bags in his arms... God, he even looked attractive doing THAT.

I approached him so i could assist him...

"Dont worry, i got it." He displayed he's pearly whites.

After settling down the groceries, i pulled him towards me, kissed him, letting my hand lean on his hip.

"You feeling a little better today?" He asked sarcastically.

"Uh huh...........where did everyone go?"

"Shoots, filming, interviews, meetings."

"So its just me and you?" I bit my lip.

"Yeah, babe.."

12:23.

Jaden and i were watching 21 jump street.

I still couldn't figure out a way to tell him. Perhaps, it was because i was sat (legs crossed) so close to him and hes arms were draped over my shoulder.

"Can i tell you something?" He nodded at me and licked he's incredibly pink lips.

"I've been thinking.... I've been here for over a month now... And i feel bad because ya'll are helping me so much.. "

Jaden paused the TV, detecting how serious the matter was from the tone of my voice.

I stopped, that made it worse.

"Dont hold back, just tell me."

"Uhh...." My words slurred. "I wanna get a job."

"No." He didn't even HESITATE.

"Why not?"

He's reaction left me shocked.

"Because i dont think you've had enough time to REST. I dont want you getting a job."