30 Days Marrying You

chapter 19

''Dont get too close to Daniel.''

Jessica and Xavier were going on the ride with no word since then. For Jessica, she was in deep thinking what it was all about What did Xavier mean by ordering that?
Why he didnt want her to be close to Daniel? Jessica intertwined her fingers and gazed at the road.
As expected, she could never understand what he was thinking about. One second, Xavier would do something to get to her nerve, irritating her to death with his every action and then smiling stupidly like it was no big deal. Another second, he went off by himself and became someone
different.

She thought she understood him after all this time but then Xavier would sometimes show him some expressions like he was telling her she had always been wrong.
It was like his every action contained some hidden meaning. It had been like that these past years.
But, for the first time today, it felt like Xavier was building a high wall around himself. It was like he was on another dimension. The moment she felt like she was touching him, he was becoming more out of her reach.
Like a closed book with lock and missing key. She could only see the outside but would never know what was in the inside.
It she was to sum it up, Xavier was a mysterious guy.
To interpret it simply, those words could mean jealousy. But it could also mean, Daniel is too good for you.
So, stay away for him. You think you could measure up to him, you peasant woman? Knowing Xavier, it would be something he would say to irritate her again. And Xavier had no single reason to be jealous. It was not like Xavier loved her or something. Or did he?

Ah, silly thought! Jessica shook her head. As if it was possible.
Xavier, Jessica broke the silence as Xavier accelerated down the quiet street.
Where are we going?
Xavier was still looking at the road. My apartment, he answered with much hesitance.

His apartment? So, he was living alone? He wasnt living with his grandma? Jessica never knew it. More like she never bothered to know it. Besides, there was no occurrence for her to know about it.

Can I ask one more? She gazed at him, waiting.

Xavier looked at her with disapproval but focused on the road again.
Okay, he agreed. His lips pressed together into a cautious line.

Who are you right now? She asked curiously.

Jessica could see him frowning. Thats a silly question, Jess. I am Xavier.

Of course he would think it didnt make any sense.
Then, let me rephrase my question. Which one is the real you?

Xavier glanced at her, his eyes enigmatic. Or did she just imagine it?

You make me sound like a person with split personality, he said, his voice was calm. So calm that it irritated her.

Because you gave me the impression that you are!

Xavier startled her by laughing. Jessica glared at him. He was laughing but his eyes were fierce, staring ahead.

Oh yeah? Are you saying I have mental problem? He asked.

Her jaw dropped. What? No! And dont twist my words. Of course she didnt mean it like that. He was taking it the wrong way. Like he was evading her question on purpose.

Xavier chuckled darkly. Your words are confusing.

It was your attitude thats confusing.

What now? I have attitude problem? His voice sounded barely interested but his hands were holding hard onto the steering wheel.

Jessica sighed. Again. You are twisting my words.

Just to clarify, I dont have attitude problem. You have problem with my attitude and thats not really my problem.