2: Saving Miss Clumsy (John Pearce/Justice Crew)

Chapter 9

* John’s POV *

It still hasn’t sink into me that the girl I love was already in front of me. We were having a staring contest, not minding if anyone else can see us. In my mind, there were only the two of us inside the room. Her stares felt blank now, but somewhat curious. Believe me, I wanted to know what was running on her mind. Was she thinking about us? Would she still feel the same way about me? Was the love she felt for me back then still there?

But soon, we broke away from each other as we finally heard someone talk. Faith. I forgot she was even here.

“Bailey…” Faith suddenly uttered as I find myself looking back to where she was standing. It was the first word she has spoken ever since she realized there was another girl in the room.

But what draws me back to her was the fact that she knows her. I remember the first time my friends and I met her at Woolworths. Everyone called her Bailey but she acted like she didn’t know her, especially when Xander won’t stop annoying her with it.

What changed? Why is she surprised that Bailey’s here? Why does she know Bailey?

Though, the huge question in my mind was… Are they twins? Does that mean Faith isn’t the only heiress? Or does it mean Faith was adopted and they were separated when they were younger?

However, I do remember Bailey telling me she was an only child. What’s going on? Where’s the explanation? Is there a written manual for it because hell, that’s exactly what I need right now.

Confused, I looked back to Bailey, hoping she would fill me in. Faith didn’t seem like she knows what’s going on either. Come on, she wouldn’t be this surprised if she was, or maybe something happened in the past and she just didn’t think she would see her again.

Like I thought I wouldn’t see her again.

Bailey was now staring at Faith, and it seems that she has calmed down. Her lips forming into a thin line as her eyes sparkle with excitement, and I felt a little relieved. My breathing was back to normal, though my heartbeat was still alarming. My mind was all over, attacking me with a variety of questions.

For someone who has been wishing to see his girl again, this was a real surprise. Of course, I’ve wanted this for so long, but I couldn’t find the courage to speak up. Great timing!

“You’re alive…” Faith commented, snapping me out of my thoughts again. She was now moving towards Bailey, her hands were covering her mouth. “You’re here…” She expressed, shocked but happy.

“What are you on, Faith?” Bailey asked, chuckling at Faith’s reaction. It was as if she knew what was going on, venom was present in her tone when she spoke, or maybe it was just me.

Faith’s expression was shocked by Bailey’s response, like she just woke up from a nightmare and this was her prize. 

* Faith’s POV *

The club was fully packed and I was glad that it all worked successfully. Danny was with me the whole time as I walked around the place and greeted people. A few of the business owners that I have met during the conference attended, and unfortunately, that included Xander and his assistant. Lucky me!

“Miss Faith. Levi said they already spotted a winner.” Danny whispered as we were hanging out at the bar with the other guys. I nodded as he led me out to the hallway on the second floor.

We stopped outside a room, and left me with another guy. Ryder. He was one of Blade’s posses that were left in America.

“Hey Ryder, when did you arrive?” I asked, curious to know why he suddenly was here. All the time I thought he wanted to stay in America to finish something, but I guess it was already done and he’s back with us.