Falling For My Stepbrother

chapter 36

UNEDITED

                      Author POV

  Before Kiara came into Jarden's life. He hadn't experienced happiness quite like this, the blissful comfort of someone who cared. This feeling he once knew before his mother's passing. Ever since her demise he'd felt hollow, a shell of his former self but that was until Kiara took away the gloomy thoughts,  Her presence brought a sense of joy and warmth that he hadn't felt in a long time.

  Jarden discovered that happiness is not just about the absence of sadness, but also about finding someone who understands and supports you.

  With Kiara by his side, Jarden started to experience happiness again. It was in the little moments they shared, like laughing together, going on adventures, and simply being there for each other. Kiara's love and companionship brought light back to Jarden's life, reminding him that happiness is possible even after going through difficult times.

  Jarden checked his watch as he waited patiently for his dad in the restaurant. He regrets answering his calls when he called. Now he has to be here for the stupid important meeting he said. he scoffed in annoyance when he checked the time again.

  " Hey, son" Mr Thompson's voice drew Jarden's attention to himself. Jarden looked at his dad who was dressed in a suit. It looked like he was just coming from the office but who cares. Jarden thoughts.

  " How are you feeling?" Mr Thompson was finally comfortable in his seat. Jarden forced a smile before nodding his head in reply.

  " I thought you must be feeling better now, heard you got yourself a girlfriend". Jarden heart skipped when the statement came out of his dad's mouth.

  " You're dating your step-sister huh," his dad said not even looking bothered at all. Jarden knew he was going to find out eventually, this man miraculously knows things and based on the influence he has around the whole of Florida, he wasn't surprised.

  " Is this your revenge?" His dad asked staring at him sternly.

  " I wish I had perfect revenge for you Dad but no this isn't my revenge" Jarden exclaimed and Mr Thompson chuckled.

" And what do you think you are gonna do? Get me arrested?" Mr Thompson laughed again. What a lunatic he was.

  Jarden's mind erupted on how he was going to revenge for what his father had done.

  " I am getting married to her mother boy," Mr Thompson said.

  " So you can kill her?" Jarden asked with so much despise.

  " Huh maybe" Mr Thompson muttered and Jarden scoffed in disbelief.

  " Stay away from Kiara boy, you're eventually going to lose feelings when you're done fucking her and I will take this dating shit as a clue that you have already fucked her, okay I forgive you for that now break up with her, is she even your type? She is so plain and simple like her mother, you don't do that"

  Jarden tightened his jaw, his muscles tensed, his fist clenched under the table at the mention of Kiara.

  " We both can't have the mother and daughter" he stated. Jarden rolled his eyes at the statement.

  " You can't tell me what to do old man" Jarden fired back.

  Mr Thompson looked at Jarden in amusement, he never once thought Jarden was even going to like anybody after the death of his mother and sister. But he doesn't care he just wants Jarden to leave Kiara alone so his plan can continue.

  " You have everything Jarden, I gave you everything, cars at a very young age, houses in different countries" he paused. Jarden couldn't help but wonder why his father was telling him this.

" I want you to leave Florida and go start your life somewhere else"

  Jarden looked at his father laughing sarcastically, he must be mad. Wait does his dad expect him to leave Florida, to leave Kiara? Funny man.

  " I won't leave Kiara's dad"  his dad's face twisted with anger as he responded.

  " You better watch your words, Jarden" Jarden's heart sank as his dad's tone grew more Menacing.

  " I killed your mother Jarden, so I wouldn't hesitate to do that to your cute little kitten" Mr Thompson smirked when he saw the effect his words had on Jarden.

  His words hung heavy in the air, Jarden wasn't confused at all, he was sad, sad that he didn't have a choice, sad that his dad had yet again won. He was devastated, he just started finding happiness, and he was finally happy with his life.

  Jarden knew he had to protect Kiara and find a way to defuse the escalating tension before it spiralled out of control.

  " Ca-can I at least tell her?" he asked his voice now lower than before.

  " No" Mr Thompson replied.

  " Please, please Dad, I beg of you" Jarden pleaded with so much emotion.

  " No! I want her to feel pain, I want her to hate you so that she will so much despise your presence" his dad said.

  Jarden couldn't help but wonder why his dad finds favour In doing evil and causing so much pain.

  " Just 5 days Jarden and I want you out of Florida," Mr Thompson said standing up.

  " No contact with her, change your fucking sim or whatever I don't care" Mr Thompson walked away.

  Jarden never felt so helpless in his life before, what would Kiara think of him? After he promised to never leave her? She hated him so much and he didn't want that.

  It was just three weeks ago that she accepted to be his girlfriend, that she gave him that special gift, he had enjoyed every bit of it, she even sleeps in his apartment most of the time now he has just five days left with her.

 

  Jarden sluggishly walked into his apartment, his mood quickly changed when he saw Kiara stretching her hands to hug him.

  So he wasn't going to see her again? It hurts.

" How was the meeting with your dad?" Kiara asked by the time they were settled on the bed. Jarden's heart clenched at the mention of his father.

  " It was fine" he smiled pecking her cheeks softly.

  Kiara was confused because this was unusual of Jarden, normally he would talk about what happened, every detail without leaving a single part. Maybe he was tired. She thoughts.

  " Are you okay?" She asked in concern.

  "Yeah, I am just stressed," he said before taking a deep breath.

  Kiara and Jarden were on his king-sized bed, her head on his broad chest, his hands around her waist while his other one stroked her curly hair. This was the perfect life Jarden pictured.

" I love you no matter what okay" Jarden said bitterly trying to hold back the sadness in his voice.

  " I Know d*ckhead" Kiara playfully said laughing but Jarden didn't flinch.

  " I am serious Kiara, I love you no matter what Happens". Kiara tilted her head trying to wonder where this was coming from. Yes normally Jarden tells her that he loves her but he never has this serious expression on his face, she had thought Jarden had been acting weird that day.

  " I love you" she said back kissing him lightly on his lips.

The power couple he had thought.

TBC