Walls

Chapter 17 part2

I was looking at the image of Christ's face and appreciating it when I felt a light tap in my shoulder.

I was taken a back but when I looked at who that was, I was surprised.

I meet him again. Not that I'm complaining.

He actually looked more charismatic from the last time I saw him. Well, erase that because he is now more than that, he is oozing with sex appeal and charm. He sure looked badas$ with tattoos embroidered in his arms and chest, as I can see a small peek of tattoo there, but his vibe isn't bad at all. His face is mild and gentle in contrast with his tattooed body.

He looked at me with the same surprise in his face.

"D-Dani.." He stuttered, which for some weird reason I found cute.

"Get a grip Yel! Does a recent heartache rings a bell?" My mind reminded.

"Jayson.." I said under my breath.

When my parents had financial issues before they decided to transfer us to the province. That was when I met Jayson, he was one of my classmates. He was known as one of the jerks in class while I became known as one of the top students, other than from the tag "the girl from the city". We contrast in a lot of ways like he likes skipping classes just as much as I liked attending them. But for some reason, we grew really close. We were together almost all the time and when in class, the jerk that he is, he would always sit beside me not minding the proper class seat plan we're supposed to follow. He was the typical bad boy/ hard headed student / rebel. He looked hard on the outside but really sensitive on the inside, our common ground.

"I didn't knew that was you.. sorry. I.. Well, I would like to say I am glad to see you but not in this state." I was honestly surprised with what he said. He was far from the jerk he used to be.

I tried to smile. Me too, I'm glad to see him again. Not because he looked really hot right now but because he was such a dear friend.

He helped me stand up and guided me towards the seats.

"Uhm.." He seemed like thinking what to say.

I tried to smile again.

"I am glad to see you though. Didn't thought you would be like this. I mean, its a good thing of course." I said.

He smiled. I swear I was close into melting.

"Thanks." He said then his smile faded. "Well, kind of changed after you suddenly left."

After our school year ended, my family decided to go back to the city to have a vacation with our dad. He was left in the city to work while my mom and my brother transfered to the province. Suddenly, the supposedly vacation became permanent. I wasn't able to say goodbye to my friends back there. I wasn't able to bid goodbye even to Jayson.

"Sorry.. something came up back then. It wasn't planned." I said.

He looked at me in the eye for a moment then smiled.

"Oh well. You're forgiven. But tell me, what's wrong? I saw you crying. I don't mean to be nosey but.." He said.

I don't know what got into me, nor what's on this day that all of this are happening but I suddenly found myself telling him everything. I felt fresh tears running through my cheeks again, I felt embarrassed but Jays' face was full of concern. He just kept on comforting me. After what seemed like forever of crying again and telling him the story in between, I sobered.

Jayson just wrapped his tattooed arms around me and pulled me closer into him. It felt weird but comforting.

"Jason?" I heard someone called him.

I broke into Jays' hug and looked at the owner of the voice who was an old lady. She sure looked old with her wrinkles but her face still hinted with beauty of her younger years. Her eyes were blooming with gentleness.

"Mother Chona."Jayson called.

"What's happening here, son?" She asked looking at both of us.

I haven't seen Jayson's mother yet but I'm pretty sure she isn't. Jayson told me stories before about her mom and she sure doesn't look like a mom who would neglect her children.

Jayson looked at me probably asking permission if he could tell. I just nod and stared at the floor.

I wasn't comfortable broadcasting my problems to people but she looked trustworthy and by the look in Jayson's face, he trusts this lady and I trust Jayson.

Jayson suggested us to go at the "office" and Mother Chona agreed. Jays guided me towards the side of the church where we found a hallway beside a garden. We entered a door on the left that says "Church Office". The room was small and filled with religious items. There was a table that looked like a receiving table with pilled papers on the side. I was about to sit on the chair in front of the table when Mother Chona held my hand.

"Not there my child, its too formal." She smiled.

Jays led me towards the couch. I sat beside Jays, both of us facing Mother Chona who was also sitting beside me.

Jays told my story as I held my head low. When he noticed, he held my hand and looked at me as if telling me it's fine.

When Jays finished telling my story, I prepared myself to hear "How childish you are" or "That's not a problem at all" or "You're being immature" but I heard a different thing.

"Don't worry my child, we're here for you. Especially Jason." She said gesturing to Jays.

I looked at Jayson with confusion but he just smiled.

"I'll tell you later." He whispered in my ear. His warm breath that caress my ear sends me shivering.

Mother Chona just smiled at us. Jayson soon said goodbye to her as he kissed her cheek.

I was hesitant how I should bid goodbye but before I could even react Mother Chona pulled me for a warm hug and kissed my cheek.

I was stunned but not because of what she did but with what she whispered in my ears.

I just looked at her but she just smiled and gestured to the Christ image on my left. I blushed and nod.

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a/n: Yey! Jayson is here! Sorry guys crappy, I was trying to introduce how close Danielle and Jayson were. :)

To those who were wondering, Jayson's real name is Jason (Just like how Mother Chona would call him) but since Danielle and Jayson were close before, they had nicknames for each other. Danielle called Jason as Jayson or Jays while he called her Dani. :)

Woot! Tell me what you think :)

Love you! xo