Venomous Love

Chapter 23

I open my eyes the next morning to the smell of breakfast. I see Oliver walking over to me with breakfast. "I didn't know you knew how to cook", I smile.

"I have a few surprises up my sleeve for today", Oliver smiles back. He kisses me and I kiss back. He hands me my food and I take it. I eat it and set my plate on my dresser. I walk over to him and kiss him. I walk into the bathroom and I smell cinnamon. I look around to see candles lit along with a bubble bath. I raise an eyebrow and shut the door locking it. I slip off my clothes and get in. I lie my head back and sigh. Afterwards I wash the soap off me and take a shower. I get out and wrap a towel around me. I curl my hair and do my makeup (silver eyeshadow, navy blue mascara, black eyeliner, and red lipstick.) I slip on a red fitted long sleeved top where the sleeves slip off my shoulders and white skinny jeans. I leave my bathroom and Oliver surprise kisses me. He takes a present out from behind his back. "So do you think you've been naughty or nice this year", Oliver asks teasingly.

"Hmm... a little bit of both", I smile. Olive hands me my present and I set it down. I unwrap it to see a box. I take the lid off the box and see a picture frame. The picture is a picture of me and him sharing our first kiss. I smile at it and take it out. Under it is a small box. I look at it weird and take it out. I open it and see a ring with a sapphire.

"It's a promise ring (not an engagement ring)", Oliver smiles. He takes it out and slips it on my finger. I look at it admiring it.

"Thank you so much", I smile. Oliver kisses me passionately and I kiss back. "I have a surprise for you to", I say. I walk over to my dresser and take out a small box. I hand it to him and he glances at me and back at the box. He opens it to see a watch. One my real father gave me. "My biological father gave it to me", I say smiling at it. "He said it was passed down for generation to generation", I say.

"You don't have to give this to me", Oliver says.

"I want to. It's special to me and so are you", I smile. Oliver puts it on and I look at it.

"Thank you. It means a lot coming from you", Oliver says. I kiss him and he kisses back. "Merry Christmas", Oliver whispers.

"Merry Christmas", I repeat. I slip on my white fur boots and my white coat. We leave and head to the farm. I go inside and Clark surprise hugs me.

"Merry Christmas", Clark smiles.

"Merry Christmas", I smile back. I set my purse down and walk into the kitchen.

"Hi Jess", Martha says.

"Hi", I reply. "So is there anything you'd like me to do", I ask.

"You can set up decorations", Martha says. I nod and she hands me a box of decorations. I set them up with help from Oliver. Chloe and Jimmy show up and help me. And finally Lana.

*Later that night*

We sit at the dining table and Martha finally sits down. "Would someone like to say a few words", Martha asks.

"I would", I say. I stand up and clear my throat. "I would just like to say I am so happy to have all of you in my life. And I love you all", I say. I grab my glass of red wine and raise it. "Cheers", I say.

"Cheers", Everyone says clicking my glass. I take a sip as I sit down. Oliver pecks my cheek and I smile.

*After dinner*

I hear my phone go off so I pick it up. I see that it's Lex. "I'll be right back", I say to them. They nod and I walk outside. "Hey", I say uneasily.

"Hi. I know this probably isn't the right time to call. But can you come by", Lex slurs.

"Ah sure", I reply. I hang up and go inside grabbing my purse. "I'll be back later when we open presents. I promise", I say.

"Where are you going", Oliver asks.

"To a friends", I reply. I leave and get in my car. When I approach his castle I get out nervously. Lex didn't sound like himself. I walk inside and the doors already open. I walk in to see Lex standing at his table with a bottle of champagne. "Hi Lex", I say shakily.

"I shouldn't have called. You were probably enjoying the party", Lex replies not looking at me.

"I wasn't not gonna visit you on Christmas", I say getting closer. I hear Lex chuckle slightly before turning around. I can tell he's drunk. He walks up to me and his hand rests on my waist. "Lex", I warn. His other hand touches my cheek and his lips touch mine. I pull away and Lex sighs.

"I'm sorry", Lex says. He touches my hand and glances at it. He holds it up to see my ring. "What's this", Lex asks.
"Um...", I stutter. Lex throws his glass in the fire and it flames. "Lex... it's not what you think", I start to say.

"Why didn't you tell me he proposed", Lex yells grabbing my shoulders roughly.

"Lex... please", I say. He let's go of me and turns away. "Lex... I would never keep something that huge. He didn't propose. It's a promise ring", I say.

"Right?! A promise ring?! I'm sure", Lex growls. I touch his shoulder and he pulls out of my grip. He turns around swiftly and he has an angry expression on his face. I back away and he grabs my wrist roughly. Next thing I know I'm wiping blood away from my lip. Yep... that's right Lex hit me. I stand back up because he hit me do hard I hit the floor. I back away slowly and run out of there tears streaming down my cheeks. I run to my car and get in. I clean myself up so it doesn't look like I was crying. I drive back to the farm and go inside. I see everyone getting ready to open presents.

"We were wondering when you got back", Oliver says. He kisses me but quickly gives me a weird look. "You okay", He asks.

"I'm fine", I reply. We sit down and open our presents together.

*Later that night*

Oliver pulls me outside and looks at me. "So which friend did you visit", Oliver asks.

"Um... just an old friend from high school", I reply.

"You know I don't like when you lie to me. Just tell me the truth", Oliver says.

"Lex called and asked for me to come over. I did and... he was drunk. He came on to me and I pulled away. But when he saw the ring you gave me he freaked out. When I explained to him it's a promise ring he didn't believe me. Next thing I know I was wiping blood away from my lip", I reply.

"He hit you?!"

"Yes...", I sigh. I see Oliver's fists clench to where his knuckles are almost white. He looks at his car and I can tell he wants to go to Lex's mansion."Oliver... don't. Lex is dangerous right now. Besides it doesn't matter", I say touching his arm. Oliver looks at me with sad eyes and I kiss him.

"I'm not gonna let him hurt you like that. Because I love too much", Oliver says.

"And I love you to. But I don't want you to get hurt. He's drunk and doesn't know what he's doing", I say. I see Clark walk out of the house. He has an angry expression on his face. "You were eavesdropping weren't you", I say.

"Doesn't matter. I'm going to confront him. No one hits my sister and gets away with it", Clark replies.

"Clark. Please don't. He was just drunk. I'm sure he didn't mean to hurt me. It's okay", I say.

"I won't", Clark says.

"Okay thank you. Now as much as I would love to stay longer I have to go. I have work tomorrow", I say to them. I go inside and tell everyone goodbye. I leave kissing Oliver goodbye. I drive back to my place and go inside my apartment. I get ready for bed changing into a tank top and underwear (what it's comfortable.) I brush my curls out of my hair and take my makeup off. I lock my door and get into bed falling asleep.