In my dreams (On Hold)

Jake and Nana's cute bickering

Two days passed, and Jake's absence from flower shop only fueled Elisa's growing frustration. She couldn't explain why, but the thought of Jake's mystery woman. Stirred a simmering jealousy within her. As she wrestled with her emotions, a sleek car pulled up, and Jake emerged, his presence commanding her attention. Elisa's heart skipped a beat, and she found herself frozen, her feet rooted to the spot.
Elisa:Why am I so drawn to this man?
She wondered, her mind racing.
Elisa: He's already spoken for, bound to another by vows and promises. What's it to me? And yet...and yet, I can't help but feel this way.
With a resolute sigh, Elisa steeled herself, her eyes narrowing in determination.
Elisa: No more, Elisa. No more entanglements, no more unrequited feelings.
As Elisa returned to her work, her focus was disrupted by the sound of the door chime, signaling Jake's arrival. She couldn't help but steal a glance, her eyes locking onto his as he entered. Jake's gaze lingered on hers for a moment, a soft smile playing on his lips, before he made his way to his Nana.

Without a word, he enveloped her in a warm embrace, his voice filled with affection as he greeted her.
Jake: Hello, my gorgeous lady. How are you today?
Nana's expression turned slightly stern, her eyes narrowing in mock reprimand.
Nana: Thank God you still remember this old lady.
She said, her tone tinged with a hint of sarcasm.
Jake chuckled, his eyes sparkling with amusement.
Jake: Nana Sorry, I was a bit preoccupied with a mission.
His gaze flicked to Elisa, who was intently listening to their exchange, her face a picture of focused innocence.
Elisa's cheeks flushed, her heart skipping a beat as their eyes met, the air thick with an unspoken understanding. Nana, oblivious to the undercurrent, patted Jake's arm, her expression softening.
Nana: I'm just glad you're here now, dear. We have much to catch up on.
Jake's eyes held an urgent intensity as he requested,
Jake: Nana, I need to share something crucial with you. Can we step outside for a moment?
Nana's curiosity was piqued, but she nodded graciously and turned to Elisa and said,
Nana: I'll be back soon, my dear. Keep an eye on things.
Elisa smiled and nodded, her eyes darting to Jake with a hint of confusion.
Once outside, Jake guided Nana into his car, his expression serious.
Jake: Nana, these past few months have been a whirlwind. I need to tell you everything.
Nana's eyes softened, her hand reaching out to ruffle his hair.
Nana: I'm all ears, son. Share it with me.
Jake took a deep breath and began to recount his mission, Elisa's crucial role in his success, and the shocking revelation of her true identity. Nana's expression transformed from calm to stunned, her eyes wide with disbelief.
Nana: She put herself in danger for your mission?
Nana's voice trembled, her mind racing with the implications. Elisa's words echoed in her mind -( "I'm going home for an emergency") a far cry from the truth. Nana's eyes narrowed, her gaze piercing. Nana: Tell me more, Jake. Every detail.
Jake nodded, his eyes darting around as he scratched his nape, a telltale sign of nervousness. Nana's eyes sparkled with a teasing glint, her voice dripping with knowing amusement.
Nana: Ah, Jake, would you like to share the main thing?
Jake's eyes widened in shock, his voice laced with incredulity.
Jake: How...how did you know I wanted to say something else?
Nana chuckled, her white hair shimmering in the light.
Nana: I didn't get my hair white from standing in the sunlight, dear.
Her gaze pierced through his defenses.
Jake hesitated, his words tumbling out in a rush.
Jake: Actually...I mean...I...Nana.
Nana: do you love her?
Jake looked at her with a wide openend mouth, Nana's eyes twinkled with knowing, her voice firm.
Nana: Yes or no, Jake?
Jake's gaze faltered, his voice barely above a whispered,
Jake:Y-yes.
Nana grab his ear, her voice playful but stern.
Nana: You brat, I knew it from the beginning! You've had feelings for her all along, and you're only realizing it now? You young people are so slow!
Jake yelped in protest, his ear throbbing. Jake: Ahhh, Nana, leave my ear alone! I'm not slow, Elisa is! She doesn't even know her own feelings about me, for goodness' sake!
Nana's expression turned curious, her voice laced with surprise.
Nana: What? She's still wondering about her feelings and avoiding you?
Nana's grip on Jake's ear tightened, her eyes sparkling with amusement.
Nana: Oh, this is rich! Elisa, my dear, has no idea how she feels about you, and you're complaining that she's slow?
Jake winced, his ear throbbing in protest. Jake: Nana, please! Mercy! I'm just saying, she's been sending mixed signals, and I can't figure her out. But I know that she's feeling the same as me.
Nana released her hold, a sly grin spreading across her face.
Nana: Well, well, well. It seems the detective has met his match. Jake, you're usually so sharp, but when it comes to matters of the heart, you're as clueless as a puppy.
Jake rubbed his ear, his face flushing with embarrassment.
Jake: Hey, I'm not that clueless! I know she's been helping me, and we've grown close, but...but there's something more, Nana. Something that I already recognized but what about her? How can I make her realize? What if the love I see in her eyes is just a reflection of my own longing? What if I'm blinded by my own heart's desire? The fear of being wrong gnaws at me, Nana. Yet, my intuition screams that she feels the same. But why does she remain shrouded in uncertainty? Is she trapped by a past she dare not confront? Is a hidden fear or secret sorrow holding her back from embracing her true emotions?
Nana's expression turned thoughtful, her eyes narrowing.
Nana: Hmm...I think it's time I have to talk with Elisa. This mystery needs solving, and I'm just the person to do it. But before you take another step closer to her, there's something you should know about her past. Something that has shaped her into the person she is today.
Nana's eyes seemed to hold a hint of mystery, and Jake's curiosity was piqued.