Jerika: It's Complicated 🐐💙

Chapter 35

Christian's House
A few hours earlier..

Narrator: Christian had just finished his workout. The whole time he was pondering and realizing he had been focusing on getting Erika to love him that he forgot he was still wanted by the big boss. For months he had been trying to get his own clients and some just so happen to be clients of the big boss. His old partner in crime from back in the day turned on him and ratted him out. He fled to Los Angeles. Having gained millions already and being able to lay low for a few years now, he's definitely in fear now. Who could he trust? His men can turn on him in an instant. Maybe he was overthinking?
He grabbed his phone and made a call

Charlotte: Hey boss
Christian: Did Joy make the flight?
Charlotte: Yes, the planes about 3 hours away from landing.
Christian: Great, I need you to get some paparazzi or journalists in there to get a shot of them together. I wanted it posted everywhere
Charlotte: Sir, I got word that Erika is in Nashville. She was seen boarding a flight a while back
Christian: WHY DIDN'T YOU TELL ME THIS
Charlotte: I'm sorry sir.
Christian: It's fine, make sure it can be seen over there as well. I want Erika to suffer
Charlotte: You hate her now?
Christian: I don't need to answer to you, just do as I say.
Charlotte: Fine, I'll do what I can.

Basilicata, Italy

Narrator: Jake had survived his first day on set. The movie was based on Jake's character being a night time thrill-seeker who was a well known illegal street racer until he began discovering his destiny to be a secret agent. Which his family had hid from him for years.

His driver was waiting and he got in the car ready to go on his way to the hotel he was staying at when suddenly the door opened and Joy came in.

Joy: Hope you don't mind but we're staying at the same hotel.
Jake: Okay
Joy: Do you want to go to dinner, I feel like we should get the angry tension out of the way.
Jake: No thanks.
Joy: Come on it's just dinner
Jake: Fine, let me get changed when we get there.
Joy: Great! I'll wait in the lobby.

Narrator: He checked in and made it to the penthouse. He threw his bags on the floor and went to the balcony..he put his head down on the rail.
How was he going to be able to do this? His mind was on Erika, no matter how hard he's trying to move on he can't.
His phone rang and he saw it was his attorney David Centeno, this can't be good.

Jake: Hey David.
David: Hey Paul, so we got the divorce papers sent in today.
Jake: Oh.. yeah? Can we go over it..
David: Yeah but you should know she got Michael Kirk to represent her.
Jake: Are you kidding me?
David: Nope, Nick apparently set her up with him.
Jake: Of course he did, he's mad at me. Whatever I don't fucking care. If she wants money and take what's mine I will expose her for being a liar.
David: Actually that's why I'm calling. Are you able to FaceTime?
Jake: No I'm getting ready to go to dinner. Can I call you in the morning?
David: Yeah that's fine, don't forget. The sooner we get this done the better. And listen man I'm sorry, I know you love her. I was rooting for you both but stay safe and be careful. I don't want to have to clean up anymore messes.
Jake: Yeah I hear you. Later David.

Narrator: He got dressed and went downstairs to meet Joy who was already looking upset for waiting so long but he didn't care. They walked out together and went to a bistro not far from the hotel. They were seated and placed their order. It was awkward, Jake didn't want to speak or even look at her. He then went to the waiter and asked for a couple of beers to be brought over.

Joy: Jake I know you don't want to be here with me but I want to apologize.
Jake: Cool
Joy: What is wrong with you?!
Jake: I'm fine.
Narrator: He had already finished his first glass of beer and was on to the next one. Joy grabbed her phone and sent a message to Charlotte.

iMessage
Joy: Hey Charlie, we're here at the place you told me to go. He's drinking so it shouldn't be too hard.
Charlotte: Perfect. They're on their way, the more romantic the better. Christian wants these shots now in time for tomorrow.
Joy: Got it, here I go.

Narrator: And right on queue there were cameras flashing. Jake was already tipsy and became aggravated. Joy reached over to grab his face and she kissed him. He quickly got up angrily and walked back to the hotel without saying a word.

Paparazzi 1: Joy, are you and Jake together? What about his wife? What are you doing in Italy together?
Joy: We're here to film a movie. We are finally rekindling our romance and he's divorcing Erika. Not that I'm surprised, she's a bitch.

Narrator: As Jake was walking he was being followed and questioned.

Paparazzi 2: Jake are you cheating on your wife? Is the marriage over? Is Joy your new love?
Jake: GET THE FUCK OUT OF MY FACE BEFORE I SLAM YOURS TO THE GROUND.
Narrator: He stormed inside and immediately went to front desk.
Jake: I don't want those idiots in here and I need a bottle of vodka to my room now.
Hotel Rep: Yes sir, we will get security here right away.

Narrator: He went to the penthouse and a few minutes later was delivered the bottle of vodka. He quickly called Kevin and explained what had happened. Kevin tried to get him to calm down, he was going to do his best to block the photos.
His mind kept thinking about Erika, what would she think? He quickly snapped out of it and called David on FaceTime.

David: Jake! You're a mess, what's going on?
Jake: What does the agreement say?
David: Well, she is giving up all the spousal rights. She clearly states she wants no money from you or from Team 10. She would like to cut all business ties in exchange for
Jake: IN EXCHANGE FOR WHAT?
David: *sigh* ..all she asks is for full custody of her child.
Jake: She can have it, it's not mine.
David: How do you know?
Jake: Because she lied, I know it's not.
David: When can you be here to sign? We all have to meet in person.
Jake: I don't want to see her, just have her sign and when I get back we'll finish this.
I'm done with this movie, I'm just laying low for the next 3 months.
David: Jake, you can't run away!
Jake: Bye David.

Narrator: He grabbed his glass and filled it up. He was drinking all his sorrows away. He eventually fell asleep. At least he could try to forget all the bad in his dreams.

Authors note: Damn... I feel bad for Jake. His mind is so clouded he doesn't realize he is spiraling out of control. Do you think Erika would forgive Jake?
Also I did say this second half would be shorter but some fans on IG said I should make it longer.. so let me know what you think! Should I end the book soon or add a few extra chapters? 🤔

Lastly! I want to give a special shoutout to Mar and E for helping me pick out names. Go check them out on IG @team10_fanpaggee and @baddiequeen05
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See you next chapter!
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