CHAMPION

Chapter 52 Whisper of Wind

Social media had gotten lit up with Jake and Logan's fans against Ksi and his brothers followers, it spilled off to being the USA vs the UK at this point, and everyone was at the edge of their seats for the big fight night.

Time seemed to be passing so quickly, and even though they were excited for the fight, with Jake and his temper it could get cancelled... For the next events leading up to it, Jake was being watched by his managers more closely, especially when they had to finally make their trip to the UK, there were mostly Ksi and Deji's fans there, or just individuals who didn't like or support Jake; Everyone who knew him without the camera knew he had a massive ego, he liked the spotlight, and he hated criticism, just being in that country would be dangerous for Jake's freedom and the others safety.

But here they were, Jake and Logan had to have their second press conference there, and stay in a hotel additional days up until the fight, the rest of their team weren't all gathered there yet, the brothers had some time to relax, get in a good mindset and prepare for the fight as much as they needed in this time, and of course goof off and explore the UK together...Talk about things that needed talking about.

Logan stood in the bathroom, it was nice, shiny marble and granite everywhere, hanging shimmering lights on the ceiling. The bathroom door was ajar, Logan was fixing his outfit on, him and Jake were going out to eat, besides training, they were trying to keep calm and do some normal things before they had to be displayed in the ring for millions to watch their first boxing match...

Jake on the other hand sat on the white couch further into the living room they had there at the hotel, he was already dressed, his birthday watch and Rolex on twinkling on his wrist with each movement he made; Jake had been away from Erika a lot, they missed so many events they could have done due to his fight, and even though Jake figured he was the most important person to Erika, he did still, maybe not voiced enough, appreciate her for supporting him for all the months of training they both had to endure.

Jake and Erika had kept calling each other, but many calls the times were a bit off from LA to UK, and they couldn't speak long.

"How have you been Jake?" Erika said over the phone,

"Fine, I'm ready," Jake responded, leaning over on the couch, holding his phone, a small grin on his face,

"I'm so nervous, I have to be honest Jake," Erika told him with a anxious giggle, "Nervous for who? Deji?" Jake questioned, flexing as though Erika could see him, "No, for me!" Erika exclaimed, "Do you have any idea how much I miss you? Now the next time I see your gonna be fighting some guy..." She finished, "I know you miss me," Jake said, with a proud tone to his voice, loving the feeling of Erika wanting him around, he would love the feeling of knocking Deji out even more though, knocking him out in front of Erika gave him chills, he couldn't wait for that night...

"Well I have to go Jake, call me before you go to bed baby," Erika said, "I will," Jake assured her, "I love you Jake," Erika told him softly, it wasn't as odd to hear back now, but Erika still waited with baited breath to hear it back every time.

Jake leaned back on the couch, the smug grin still on his face, "Love you babe," He replied back smoothly, they got off the phone Jake still grinning before looking up, seeing Logan fiddling with his sleeve staring in his direction.

"What?" Jake questioned frowning, "Uh, nothing, how's Erika doing?" Logan questioned, trying to sound casual, "Fine, she's dying to see me of course," Jake responded back, getting up, What Logan saw back at their first press conference was burned into his mind, he still hadn't worked up the courage to tell Jake though; Would Jake even believe him? He knew Jake cared for Erika a lot, but he was also close to him now, so which one would her trust more? And if Jake did believe him, would it ruin his fight to think Erika was being unfaithful, and what if Erika was innocent?

"The hecks wrong with you?" Jake asked noticing Logan's awkward pauses, "Just thinking- about, everything..." Logan told him forcing a quick smile, "Your not worried about Ksi are you? Your gonna destroy him, and we'll both have every idiotic brit in that audience realize who they SHOULD be following!" Jake exclaimed, a wild glint in his eyes, "100% Bro! We got this, I was just, thinking about where were going to eat," Logan tried to take the attention away from that, he wasn't ready to tell Jake anything yet, he had to talk to Erika or Anthony first, just to be sure.

"Yeah, let's hit it, we have to keep on a good sleep schedule," Jake said heading out, Logan followed, closing and locking their doors behind them. The brothers began chatting with one another, and Logan relaxed, he was glad they were doing the fight together, because it was bringing them closer than ever, hearing Jake genuinely laugh and have a good time was always a beautiful sight to see, he wasn't doing any excessive harmful habits anymore, he was focused on keeping his body healthy, and he noticed Jake must have been getting more sleep; after the death of his first born child, Jake really was getting mentally screwed again- who wouldn't?

But he was on a good track now, and Logan was proud of him.

If they could both make it past August25th with wins under their belts, and their teams in their corner...Everything would be okay.