Lost (Book 1 - Cake Series)

Chapter #5

I woke up in my own bed, despite the events that happened last night. I looked over at the clock and saw that it was about noon. I looked over at the other side and saw Calum laying there.

My heart began to pound when I remembered what had truly happened the night before. I pulled away and slid off of the bed, then began to get dressed.

"Hey Jackie. What time is it?" Calum asked from behind me.

"Time to get your fucking ass up right now, and get out of my bed. For fucks sake, do you really have to have sex with every girl you meet?" I hissed and slid on my shirt. "I know you miss him, but you'll have to try to survive without him."

"How do you know who I missed?" He asked and got up. "How do you know?"

"You were moaning his name in your sleep, how am I not supposed to hear?" I lied.

"Oh, well," he paused and looked away with wide eyes. "Don't you dare tell a living soul about that, okay?"

"Whatever, Hood. Do you really think I'd tell people? They'd ask why you were in my bed with me, and I'm not ready to tell them."

"Ah, makes no sense. How about if you explain it to me slowly?"

"I. Don't. Like. You. Or. Love. You. I. Hate. You, so keep that in mind why people would ask you why you were in bed with a girl." I pulled up my jeans.

"I -" He froze and looked at me with a confused face. "I thought you liked me."

"I don't," I hissed and slid on my shirt. "I never will in a million years. Nothing in the entire world will make me love you."

My phone began to buzz. I pulled it out and answered it.

"Jackie, it's almost time to send Ingredient One. Are you ready?" Adilyn asked me from the other line. I smiled.

"Of course. Send it. I'll receive it and give it. Then I'll send Ingredient Two. Remember to keep the Cake undercover," I replied as I walked out of the room.

"You two are making a cake by sending each other ingredients?" Calum asked.

"Hush," I told him.

"Don't worry, I am. Tell Peyton to buy a plane ticket and send it as Ingredient Three. I'll give it to Luke and make sure he arrives with a present for Calum," Adilyn informed me.

"Sounds perfect. I'll be sure to tell her. Any thing else?"

"No, not at all."

I pulled the phone away and hung up, then dialed Peyton's number.

"Ingredient Three. Tell me," she demanded.

"Plane ticket here. I need it for a ride that comes in eight months. It'll take me time to get it there."

"Coming up. Should I get four or?"

"Five. Both couples - Six, sorry. Both couples and the boys' parents. They need to come too."

"Eight," Calum said, clearly confused.

"Six. And hurry, I need to send it in after Ingredient Two is sent."

"Coming up. I'll have it to you by tomorrow."

"Perfect." I hung up once more.

"It doesn't sound much like you're baking an edible cake," Calum told me. "I'm super confused. Explain to me what's going on."

"It'll all make sense in the end. Just wait for a bit."

"Okay."

"Go shopping with Crystal. She's waiting for you outside. Go or she'll hate you forever." I pushed him to the front door.

I watched him leave. Then, as soon as the door shut and a minute passed, I called Liz, Luke's mum.

"Hey Liz! We haven't talked for a while!" I told her excitedly.

"Last time we talked you told me that you were planning on getting my baby with someone he doesn't love," she replied coldly.

"Well, this time I know you'll love what I have to offer! Trust me, it'll be great!"

She sighed. "What is it?"

"How would you like a free trip to America?"

"Free?"

"Well, my friend and I are paying for it, but it's free for you! Luke, Ashton, you and Andrew and Adilyn and Anne Marie! It'll be a great vacation!"

"Is this a joke? There is no way that you can pay for a plane for all of us!"

"That's why Peyton and I are combining our money!"

"No we're not," Peyton said clearly from behind me.

"That's right. Peyton's buying them because she's super rich. But it's in about seven months, so you'll just have to wait. Is that fine?"

"I guess. How will I pay you for this?"

I pulled the phone away. "Invite Calum's parents and don't forget about Michael and his. It's going to be a 5 Seconds Of Summer reunion."

I put the phone back against my ear. "You don't have to pay us back. It's more like a gift to all of you."

"It's a reunion? Oh, of course I'll come! Next time just tell me! I'll be over when I'm due!" Liz exclaimed and laughed. "Should I tell Luke?"

"No, it's more like a surprise for all four of them."

"Okay! What about Andrew, Anne Marie, Joy and David, Karen and Daryl? Am I allowed to tell them?"

"Of course! Just make sure they don't tell the boys. That's all I ask of you all."

"Okay. This is going to be amazing!"

"Don't show any sign of a surprise something to any of them, okay? Tell the others that too."

"Okay. I'll tell them. Thank you!"

"No problem. Good bye, Liz!"

"Good bye, Jackie!"

I hung up and smiled. "This surprise is going to be amazing."