Sacrifice For Love

Chapter 4

{authors note}

Heyy guys :) I hope you like this chappy :D just so you know, I haven't seen The Woman In Black cause i didn't have the courage. So, I'm just gonna make it up :) you'll understand why I'm saying this later on.

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<Louis' POV>

It wasn't a long drive. Maybe just 15 minutes. Although i wanted it to be longer, it was short.

There wasn't any moment that the car was quiet. We were always talking and she made sure I wasn't uncomfortable or anything. It was really sweet.

In those 15 minutes, I got to know her much better than just texting each other. Like they always say, being in person is better than online.

She told me that she had everything ready at home, and she even cleaned up her guest room. Somehow, I was surprised that she actually did clean it.

I told her about the boys too and she seemed really interested about our lives.

By the time we reached her house, I felt like I knew her already. But I wanted to know more. I wanted to know her secrets and her troubles. I just wanted her to open up to me.

We went in her house and again, it wasn't anything special. It looked small but comfy. She seemed to be happy with her house and how it was and I was glad she did.

She had an amazing view! There was a hill across us and then the ocean. I noticed she also had a pool! She had a beach 2 minutes away too, but the waves were too rough, so we can't swim there.

She explained me the plan. We were gonna eat and since I was tired due to traveling I was gonna rest for the day. Then the next day, she was gonna take me to a beach.

I was exited to finally be warm and care less about catching a cold. The sun was out and it felt like paradise.

She went to the kitchen to take out the food and I followed her. It smelled great. She made chicken leg with journey cake.

Jessica explained, "Chicken leg and journey cake is our traditional food." She must've noticed how I was staring at the food. "Oh, makes sense now." I reply. "Whatever you say." she said.

I just love her accent. I keep wondering from where does she get it. So, I ask her.

"Where do you get your accent from?" I ask, waiting to hear what she says. "It's a mix, actually, between American and Caribbean." I furrow my eyebrow trying to understand her. "I used to live in the US. When I was 8, I came here on vacation. I loved it so much here that I begged and begged my mom to move here, but she didn't budge. We then went back to US and it took me two years to convince her to let us move here. When I was 10, we moved here and I couldn't be happier. Since then I've been living here." She explains, reading my expression.

"My parents like it here, but not love. That's why they would travel a lot. They ask me to come with them, but I choose to stay here. Plus, my BFF lives nearby too." She adds. I'm really interested to know more about her. "Aren't you hungry?" she asks, raising one eyebrow. "Oh, yeah, I am." "Well, then lets eat!" she says going towards the table with the food.

The food was great. I could eat this all day. I also realized that with every minute I spend with Jessica, I get to know more about her. She's so fun, courageous, and outgoing. She's also that mischievous type. Kinda like me.

After eating, we played a game of monopoly. When the game finished, I went to sleep since I was exhausted. I wanted to stay there, to get to know her better, but I was too tired to do that. Curse my tiredness!

<Jessuca's POV>

When Louis woke up from his nap, he looked full of energy, which is not good.

"Lets watch a movie!" he shouts, while pumping his fist in the air. "Yeah!" I join in.

"Do you wanna watch.....The Woman In Black?" He asks. Oh no. "I- I'm not g-good with h-horror movies." I stuttered. "Don't worry! I'll protect you." he says, flashing a cheeky smile. "How about we watch....Finding Nemo?" I ask hoping for a yes. "No!" he protests. I guess I'm watching The Woman In Black.

I turn on the tv with shaky hands. The movie hasn't even started and I'm shaking! Wait until after the movie. "I'll make the popcorn!" he calls. How could he be so joyful?

The movie starts and the popcorn is ready. I press play on the remote although I don't want to. By the way it starts, I could tell I won't be sleeping tonight. At least I'll have Louis to protect me. Who am I kidding, he'll most likely be the first one to pee his pants.

<Louis' POV>

I can't wait for this movie! Jessica's gonna be scared and she's gonna need someone to hug for sure. She said that she can't stand horror movies so she's gonna be scared.

The movie starts and she's already hiding her head in her hands. Well this is going to be interesting.

The first murder is done and she's literally shaking. She's sitting right next to me and whenever a scary part comes up, she hides her head in my chest. I find that really cute.

The third and last murder is done and she looks a bit relieved. It looks all calm then all of a sudden, the lady's face just pops up right in front of the screen. "Aaaaa!" Jess screams. I have to admit, I screamed with her.

Then the lady says, "You're next!" Pointing to us. Thank god this movie isn't in 3D! I was dead scared, but I have to be strong for Jess.

Then she asks me ever so softly, "Can you sleep with me, please?" You could see pure fright on her face. She was paler than a sheet of paper! "Of course!" I answer her, and I see relief and gratefulness in her eyes. Wow, she was really scared!

"Thanks," she replies. "Anything for a friend." I say and she smiles, gratitude showing clearly on her face.

Since we both were too scared to go upstairs in the rooms to sleep, we just go to sleep right there on the couch. She was always waking up because of some noises she heard, but I heard nothing. Was she always like this?

She told me she was a very deep sleeper but because she was scared she kept on waking up I'm the middle of the night. That made much more sense now. It's like she read my mind.

<Jessica's POV>

"Wake up!" I hear someone yell. "C'mon! Wake up!" That has to be Louis. I groan while opening my eyes. Wait a minute, how am I in my bed? I thought I went to sleep on the couch last night! And why is Louis jumping on my bed with his swimming clothes on? Oh yeah, we're going to the beach.

"Ok ok, I'm getting up," I groan. I roll out of my bed and hit the floor. THUD! "Oww," I groan again. Louis picks me up and carries me to the bathroom. Then he leaves and comes back with my swimming clothes. "Here," he says handing me the clothes. "Thanks." I reply. I close the door and brush my teeth. I change and get ready to leave.

I come out the bathroom and catwalk across the room. "You go gurl!" Louis shouts, and at the end of the room, I strike a pose and Louis sends flying kisses out to me. "Bravo bravo!" Louis says, trying an Italian accent but failing horribly at it. "Thank you! Thank you!" I say, while bowing.

"Now if you're done modeling, lets go to the beach?" He asks. "Lets go!" I shout grabbing my keys and heading to the door.

During the car ride, I ask him how did I end up in my bed. "Since you were afraid of going to your room, when you fell asleep, I carried you to your bed so you can wake up without a cramp." He confessed. I think my heart just melted. He was so sweet. "Thank you so much. I really appreciate the gesture." I say looking in his eyes but not for too long cause I don't wanna end up in a hospital for not looking on the road while driving.

"No problem," he replies and I flash a grateful smile at him.