The Billionaire's Secret

26

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I wake up not feeling Jake's arms around me. I sit up looking for him. I sigh and get out of the bed. I'm surprised I can walk right.

"Jake!" I call out. No answer. I don't know where he is but I'm guessing he left for work early. He's never done it before but I guess there's a first time for everything. Hopefully this is the last time.

I go to my room to find some clothes to put on. I hear my phone ringing and I get it to see it's John. I frown and throw it on the bed. Maybe Jake left a note.

I go downstairs to see if he left a note on the refrigerator. No note. Maybe he had to hurry or he'd be late. I guess that's ok. I go back up to my room. I'm not really used to waking up without Jake's greeting.

Which is usually in the shower.

Shut up.

You know it's true.

Yea I can't deny it. In the middle of my mental argument the ringing of my phone makes me jump. I look over to see it's John. Again. Maybe if I don't answer he'll get the hint and stop calling.

I nod while letting the phone ring. When it stops ringing it isn't long before it starts to ring again. I scream and pick up the phone.

"Hello!" I yell while rolling my eyes.

"Hey Ashley." He says softly.

"What do you want John?"

"I wanted to apologize for what happened the other day."

"Yea okay is that all?"

"Seriously please forgive me Ashley."

"John you kissed me. Intentionally. When you knew I had a boyfriend. And you called me a whore."

"And I'm sorry for all of those things Ashley. I just- I don't- I guess I'm jealous."

"That's what I don't get John. Why would you be jealous? You told me you wanted me to go with Jake."

"Yea but I didn't think it would actually happen."

"Well it did okay?"

"I'm sorry."

"John I hope that you know I told Jake about what you did."

"Really?"

"Yep. Now he hates you even more."

"I'm sorry. So you two still together?"

"Yes we are."

"Oh. So do you two, you know."

"What? Oh do you mean have sex?"

"Yea."

"Why do you care? Are you gonna tell my uncle?"

"What?"

"Why did you tell my uncle that we were dating?"

"Oh. I just thought if he had a feeling we were dating we actually would."

"Well tell him that you lied."

"Why don't you just tell him you're dating Jake?"

"I already told you I'm not supposed to be dating him!"

"Then why are you?" He laughs and I roll my eyes. "You know, if you and I were dating you wouldn't have to hide it from Barry or anyone for that matter."

"You know." I laugh and hang up. I swear I'm so close to blocking his number. I look at my phone to see if I should text or call Jake. I sigh and decide to watch TV to get my mind off of him.