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CHAPTER SIX

We finally reached our house. (Yes, our house because my dad travels a lot we have few properties all over the world)

I still need to speak to Mitch I can see his hurting and feels very out of place.

"Hey Mitch can we go for a walk and talk". I ask him

"Sure". He nods

"So, I spoke with Jake, that's not his baby Mitch, He never even hooked up with Becky. It was all a misunderstanding. Are you really going to let a chick come between you and Jake? You guys were like brothers".

"Jess will you give me a second chance"?

Uhm "I just think I am still too young to be in a serious relationship now. I need to find myself before I can find my soulmate. So, when we get back to the house I am going to tell everybody we no longer dating".

"Okay" was all he said.

We arrive back at the house and I call everybody into the kitchen. "So, guys I have something I need to tell you all. Me and Mitch aren't dating anymore".

Mitch face looked like I just ripped out his heart and stepped on it.

Jake on the other hand was smiling from ear to ear.

Before I knew it, Mitch was out the door slamming it on his way out making me cringe.

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(Next Morning)

Waking up this morning I head downstairs. Everybody is awake already I ask Josh where is Mitch.

Apparently, he didn't come home last night.

I feel my heart sinking. What if something happened to him. I call his cell, after 3 rings he picks up.

"Jess don't worry about me I am fine".

And then he switches off.

At least he's okay.

We all sitting in the TV room and I can't get my mind off Mitch. Yes, we broke up and I should keep moving on but there just something there a spark I cannot deny, it was truly love at first sight and I may have made the biggest mistake of my life.

Suddenly I get hit with a pillow in my face.

"Snap out of it you been staring into space for the past hour" Jake says.

I get up and head to my room.

Why am I feeling this way?

Jake walks in behind me. "Hey we all going down to the beach are you coming"?

"I guess so, beats sitting here and doing nothing"

I get change into my bikini. I grab my glasses and a large hat, Beach towel, Tanning lotion and a book.

I grab my phone and text Mitch.

ME: I hope you okay.

We arrive at the beach and damn is it packed with teenage kids.

Looking for an empty spot we final find one and make ourselves comfy. I put on some tanning lotion and begin my Tanning session.

Josh and Gabby are all lovey dovey in the ocean. While Jake and Bella are getting freaky next to me. (rolling my eyes)

*PING* (text message)

MITCH: I am fine Jess. Just need to sort out a few things. I will be back in 2 days just need to clear my head.

I feel like a part of me is gone. Why do I feel this way I've only been with him for a couple of days but for those days he made me such a happy person.

Jake comes and sit next to me. "Want to go grab an ice-cream?". I nod my head and we take a walk to the ice-cream van.

Standing in line some random guy comes up to me and ask my number. Jake starts getting upset and tells the guy to fuck off.

"Was that necessary Jake"?

"Did you see the way he looked at you Jess"?

"I am single what the fuck is your problem? You don't see me going on when you all up in Bella face. You don't tell somebody you like them and then fucking screw the next bitch. That's not fucking right you are playing with people emotions. Fucking grow up".

"Jess that's not what it is you told me you not ready to be in a relationship and I am giving you space".

"Space you giving me space that's the difference between you and Mitch. He is still fighting for me. I tell you I'm not ready and you go to the first girl you see what does that tell me about you? You nothing but a fuck boy who tries his luck with girls and when he can't get his way he moves on to the next available person".

"Jess"?

"Save your bullshit for the girl who wants to hear it Jake".

Feeling tears about to escape I walk away. This is why I keep to myself and focus so much on my schooling. I've been around my sister and Gabby who has had their hearts broken plenty times. I am just over it all. I take my phone and reply to Mitch text.

ME: I am so sorry for everything that I've done. I want to be with you I want to start new I only realize that now. Please come back so we can sort this out.