A web of lies

Chapter 17

Elizabeth went to Jessica's room. And sat on her bed.
"Can we talk?" Asked Elizabeth
"Sure" said Jessica

"James is coming back today and I am so excited, I wanted to tell you but I didn't get chance. He kissed me! Gosh Jess, he told me he loves me and I love him to I haven't said It back to him yet.
Jessie, he asked me to be his girlfriend. I said yes!! I know it's early but I can't help how i feel.
Plus you spoke to him for two years so i know he is a good guy. My Jessica don't entertain conversations with creeps.
I am so happy Jessica. I have you to thank for it", said Elizabeth. 

"I'm really glad for you liz, you are my best friend and James is very special to me.  I'm glad you are both happy", responded Jessica.

"Jessica it's almost time for the party and I want James to see me looking all fine! Will you go pick him up for me?", pleaded Elizabeth. 

"Uhhhhh, why am I friends with you? You always make me do your dirty work. I have to get ready to" whined Jessica. 

Jessica and Elizabeth shared a look . Jessica caved. When it was time for James to arrive Jessica grabbed her keys and drove to the airport. She was early so she sat on the trunk of her car and waited for him.

James got of the plane and saw her in the parking lot sitting on her car rocking her body to whatever she was listening to through her phone.

JAMES POV
Jessica. Is it her? Should I ask her? If I'm wrong things could take a really wrong turn. Ok I will wait and see. Just look for signs. She looks pretty, her simplicity! Leave it up to Jessica to make Jeans and a t-shirt look cool.

James walked up to her and tapped her on the shoulder from behind. She turned around with a clenched fist ready to take him out. She saw it was him and sighed.

"Dude I nearly killed you", said Jessica.

"Seriously? With that thing ok Jess....ica", said James while trying to hide a blush. 

"Can I get a hug? I missed you buddy!", said James.

She hugged him and both of their hearts jumped. Neither one of them wanted to let go but they did.  They got in the car and she drove off.

"So I am going to drop you off home Lizzie is waiting for you . Cover for me I am going to run away for a few minutes", said Jessica.

"Where are you going?", asked James

"Bro to tell you the truth I really don't like these parties I want a milkshake. I'm going to the mall", said Jessica.

"Well jess....ica I want one to!" Stated James

"You mean bring one back for you? You mad! U want me to get catch?", asked Jessica

"Take me with you", said James

"No Elizabeth will have my head!", stated Jessica.

"Dude we will just say my flight was delayed ",  said James .

"Fine but if she finds out and I go down I'm taking you with me!", said Jessica with an evil voice.

"Music?", asked Jessica   

She had lost her ipod somewhere so she jacked in her phone to the car's radio. 

"No ipod today", asked James.

"Na bro, I lost it somewhere, I'm so bummed that had everything in it. Each song represented a part of my life, now I will have to start over", said Jessica.

She was playing Pepperpot  by Sean Paul. James just looked at her. In her own element, just being her and for the first time he saw her. Jessica for who she really was, the girl of his dreams. This is the feeling he thought he would get when he entered Trinidad on the 23rd.

They pulled up at the mall and walked straight to the food court ordered two milk shakes to go and went back to the car. 

"So Jessica, music is your safe space, it's your way to Express yourself. What song are you listening to these days?", asked James.

"You first", she said.

"Well I also use music to Express myself and these days I've been playing 'Ruel- dazed and confused", said James. 

", Okay I'll tell you but you can't ask any questions about it, Jah cure- I do is my mantra these days" said Jessica.

They had their milkshakes and went home.