Love or Lust

Chapter 5

"Smith leaves the two of us alone," Jughead said.

"Jughead happy birthday I brought you a present," giving it to him.

He accepted the gift not long he thrown it away.

"Do you think to give me a birthday present will change what you did," he felt vulnerable, he wasn't the type to cry but he felt like it.

"Jughead I'm sorry for everything," grabbing a hold his hand. He knew there is nothing left to say, he pulled away from her. He looked at her with disgust with the naive look.

"Get out of my house!" The Devil inside him came out. He neatly adjusts tux. He looked at her" I right now Ethel Muggs."

She didn't have to be told twice she left. "Smith!" He shouted. Smith ran like a cheetah chasing his prey. "You call for me Boss," he looked terrified of what his boss was going to say. "I never want to see that woman in my house ever again," he shouted.

"Do you understand?" looking at him with a sick eye.

"Yes, Boss," leaving the room.

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Betty looked at the car window viewing where she was "Riverdale high."

"You know Elizabeth I met your Father in this same high school, we were inseparable since then. Betty had heard about her mum talk about her father some many time. "Maybe you will find love here," Alice said. They both got out of the car. She looked around the area it looked peaceful and quiet. "This wouldn't be that bad she thought," she thought. She entered the building.
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Jughead mind was on one thing the ring in his pocket. Archie words replay in mind but he kept on ignoring it. He took a cup a champagne drink a little and dropping it on the sofa table.

"Mr Jones," He looked at the raven woman beside him. He knew who she was no question could deny she was a lodge.

"Miss Veronica what a pleasure to see you," Jughead said extending his hand to her.

She accepted his handshake. "So what do you think about offer Mr Jones?" He choked and cough heavily but recovered immediately. " Did you come all the way from New York just to asked me that?" "No," she said looking at him." I came to see a friend and it looks like you haven't made a decision yet.

"Look, Veronica, how am I going to tell my dad that guys want to turn southside high into prison, he will never agree to this no matter what. "If you want my opinion about this idea I don't agree with you guys either.

Jughead left her there.

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The surrounding spin Betty around in reality. "It wasn't balled it was an event or more like a celebration?" She told herself constantly. She was" 't the type to go for an event, she was surprised fit in to so well.

"Look Elizabeth it Fp," Alice trying to get her attention.

Betty noticed Fp coming toward them. He's the most friendly man she ever met and known. He gave them a lovely smile and a quick embrace.

"It's lovely to see you, Alice," He paused and looked Betty " and you too Betty."

"Thank you, Mr Jones, I really appreciate it," she smiled at him.

"Oh Please call me FP, You know I'm not getting Young I'm already an older man".

She nodded in response.

"So where is he?" Alice asked looking around.

"Oh, you mean Jughead?" Fp taking a sip of cup champagne from the table near them.

But attention was brought forward by Mayor McCoy.

He has been a great city to the community of this great town Riverdale. He solved Jason blossom murder and been great donations to fewer privileges and the Southside. Ladies and gentleman give your hands for Jughead Jones.

Jughead went toward the stage. Everyone cheering for him.

"I wasn't expecting much people would come for this event especially since today is my birthday."

His direction turned toward Betty who was smiling at him.

He smiled back.

"And this.......will make it better if I say those words."

Everyone looked confused.

He walked toward Betty and knee down on his knees. Betty gazed at him and registered what is happening.

"Take a deep breath, Betty, it's nothing serious."

He pulls out a diamond box from his pocket.

He opened it and remove a diamond ring from the box.

"Will you make me the happiest man in the world".

He took a deep breath.

"And marry me?"

Everyone gasped and looked at both of us. Alice and Fp looked confused at the same time.

Betty looked at her mom and Fp. A lot of people were watching them.

She didn't know when the words slip out of her mouth, she said yes.

Then the next, her lip crashed with his.

She was never in a relationship with him and now she engaged to him.

Everyone cheered except Alice and Fp. They were wondering what going on. When the cheering was over. Jughead put the ring on Betty's finger. It took a while to process what happens. She was engaged to Jughead. She about to spoke when Jughead kissed her soft and tender.

She Excused herself and went to the restroom. She was confused. "Why did she say yes". All she think of was to take it back. the door open.

"Jughead what're you doing here?"

"You left in a hurry I wanted to check up on you if you're OK," he replied.

He moved closer Betty body pressed to the sink. Jughead hands touching her face. She eye lost in his lips. Both his hands curving her face. His touch is genuine and sincere. He kissed her forehead softly.

"I will wait for you outside," he said.

She didn't know what to say all she did was nodded.

He closed the door behind him. She looked at her phone.

Mum: Elizabeth, where you how long, were you going hide this from me.

Mum: I can't believe you agreed to marry Jughead.

Mum: where are you?

She dropped her phone in the sink. She looked at herself in the mirror. She still looked good enough to go to the party. She left the restroom felt a soft hand on her. It was Jughead. He held against her will. He carried her in bridal style.

"Put me down the jug," trying to get free from him. He laughed at her. They exit the building. He put her inside his car. He started the engine and drove off. They were miles away from Riverdale now. She notices he adjust his tie.

"Where are you taking me," she asked folding her arms.

"We're going get married right this instead," he said.

"You can't force me to marry," she said.

"Yes I can better be prepared to be called Mrs Jones," he smirked.

I felt like updating to make up for my absence. This story is going with a twist don't you agree. Don't you agree don't forget to vote and comment?