Was It Him?

Chapter: 8

The very next day we all gather to pray for Jones and Lina on their funeral.

The words couldn't explain my feelings. I couldn't tell Maria and Mira the truth, I just told them that their parents went for a vacation so I took them to the school instead. But I made a mental note to tell them later when they grow up and understand the situation.

Everyone came to the funeral, Ben, William, Joseph, Isabella and some of our close customers. Apparently everyone loved Jones especially me .

" I stand here to give my last words to Jones and Lina. I have been working with Jones since I was just 18 . He is more like a father to me. We spent lots of time together, we shared our laughters, tears, celebrations. And I just wish he would rest in peace and Lina too whom I barley know. Jones you will always stay in our hearts "
My tears immediately fell down as I said those words.

Everyone felt so sad and since I'm the closest one to Jones I had to take care of everything. I welcomed the guests and thanked them for coming. William took care of Jones and Lina's coven.

Some of the guests showered me with some gifts and some people asked whom I was, and most of them didn't knew Jones was married. I didn't tell them Jones' full story because I knew Jones didn't want anyone to know it and he would like to keep his private life to die with him.

I just told everyone his marriage didn't go well.

After the funeral, Ben suggested if he could take me to the beach to have some fresh air and to reduce my sadness.

While we were in the car, the radio was playing and the next song was Home by Philip Philips.

That song is my all-time favorite song.

The voice of Philip Philips relaxes me, the way he plays his guitar is just wonderful.

"And finally there's a good song to listen to" Ben said as he turned up the volume.

"Right? Nowadays most of the songs are so meaningless!" I said that with an annoyed tone and I was serious about it. There aren't any good songs nowadays, therefore I'd have to listen to the old awesome, classic music.

"And finally I found someone who agrees with me " he replied and then looked at me while smiling.

I can see that Ben is trying his best to make me feel better, but the thing is I would never think that my life would be perfect one day.

Every time my life is completely smooth something bad happens and destroys everything.

Now, I'm homeless and jobless! I have to find a job as soon as possible so that I can find an apartment for me and the two twins. I could never stay with William my whole life!

'Hold on to me as we go
As we roll down this unfamiliar road
And although this wave (wave) is stringing us along
Just know you're not alone
'Cause I'm gonna make this place your home'

As I heard those lyrics it opened my mind. For some reason I felt as if Ben was singing those words to me, whispering it to my ears. I feel as if he might be my soul mate,my saviour.

Well I just hope so..

"And we are here.." Ben said, snapping me out of my own world. He get off his car and came quickly to open my car door.

"That's sweet of you, thank you Ben" I said while looking at the view, the beautiful blue beach and the gentle cold wind rushing through my skin.

"No that's just nothing " Ben replied, smirking.

"No what I mean is, thanks for staying with me, though I'm just a homeless person whom doesn't know what to do with her life anymore " I said with a small smile as I looked back at Ben.

"Don't you ever say that, Jacqueline. You are an amazing person you just need to believe in yourself. Just lay down her and enjoy the sound of the beach movement and close your eyes"

After he locked his car,we walked few mere meters away from it and saw an empty wooden chair.

I just set there on the chair which was placed just right in front of the beach, it was the best seat. Ben set next to me but then he lie on my thighs.

"What's your interest? " Ben asked interrupting my deep thoughts.

"Well I have been always good in mathematics and chemistry " I replied. "And I took a degree in chemical engineering " I looked down at him and I saw his mouth fell open. Why though?

"Shut up! Seriously! And why are you working in a restaurant? " he was really shocked, I felt kind of annoyed because I had that thought that maybe he have always thought I'm just a stupid girl. Or let's just say he doesn't know me well,yet. And the yesterday he told me he loved me.. how can he be so sure of his own feelings?

"Well because, I couldn't find a job. " I finally replied.

"Here's some good news, my cousin is searching for a chemical engineer and the salary could reach more than $20,000" he sat up and faced me. My mouth was open to the information he just said.

"Are you serious!" Well of course he is.

"tomorrow I'll talk to him and see if you can make an interview with him to see if you are good enough, if not you can just enter a training classes " I just finished my university early this year, but I think after what all happened I guess I already forgot few things.

"Okay that would be great, thank you Ben" I said with a smile.

"It's a pleasure" he said smirking, as usual.

Finally I'm going to work in a place that I love, working at the restaurant wasn't a bad thing though. I still love cooking and serving food but I'm finally going to have the job I have always wanted!

"I'm enjoying the view that I forgot to pick up Maria and Mira!" I said in worry. My thoughts and the view took the best of me.

"I told William to pick them up" he replied while trying to calm me down "wow you really care about them" he finished,staring at me.

"Well yeah of course I do, those kids reminds me of Jones a lot "

I felt my phone vibration inside my pocket, I shove in my hand to pick up my phone. An unknown phone number appeared on the screen. I touched the green bottom to answer it.

"Hello, is this miss Jacqueline?" a strange female voice asked me.

"Yes, excuse me, who is this?" Ben was looking at the view but turned around when I asked in curiosity.

"I'm Alex, the lawyer of Jones' will"

So Jones has a will? Did he knew he was going to die soon? And he already has a lawyer?

Wow there's a lot of questions on my head.

"And the will says that you are the next owner of the restaurant, Jones' restaurant " she finished.

"Wait, are you serious?" I asked curiously because I was too shocked to know that I'm the closet one to Jones. Why didn't he chose any of his relatives. Why does it have to be me?

"yes I am, meet me up tomorrow at the restaurant so I can explain more to you" she replied.

I replied with an okay and told Ben about it. He couldn't believe it. He was so happy for me.

I'm not sure now if I should just mange the restaurant or go for the job Ben told me about.

Again, every thing is so confusing in my life.

Maybe I could hire someone to take care of the restaurant whilst I follow my dreams, to be a chemical engineer.

"Can we go home now? I need to take a rest" I zoned out of my thoughts and smiled kindly to Ben. He nodded yes and took my hand leading me to his car.