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Chapter 11

Jaxxon POV

Waking up to my alarm ringing, I quickly got out of bed. Stretching my arms, I walk to the bathroom and shower. Then change my clothes and leave the room.

I knock on Zayd's door and nobody opens the door.

"He must be still asleep." I think, pulling out an extra key card.

Entering the room, my jaw drops as I see Zayd and Valencia asleep with his arms around her pulling her close to him.

Smirking, I shout their names and they both quickly sit up wide-eyed. I stand watching the both of them awkwardly stare at each other.

"It's not what it looks like!" Zayd says.

"I didn't say anything." I say with a smirk.

"Well.... do you want to go out for breakfast?" I ask changing the subject.

"Yeah, that'd be great." Zayd says after getting a nod of approval from Valencia.

"Okay, I'll wait outside while you both change." I say stepping out of the room.

As I'm waiting for them to get ready, I receive a call from Victoria.

"Hey Victoria." I say.

"Hey Jaxx, just calling to ask when you're coming back from Tokyo." She asks.

"I'll be coming back tomorrow, I don't know about Zayd though. I'll have to talk to him about it." I respond.

"Ok, Bye then!" She says, eagerly hanging up the phone.

Sliding my phone in my back pocket, I look up to see Zayd and Valencia exiting the room. We begin walking toward the elevators and leave the hotel, walking to the nearest cafe. Entering the cafe, we sit in a table and grab menus.

Looking up at Zayd, I ask "When are you going back home? I'm planning to leave tomorrow."

He looks down at Valencia, sending her a questioning look.

"I'll go home tomorrow." Valencia says with a fierce look.

"Great." I say smiling.

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Valencia POV

I can't believe I'm actually going back home.

"On the bright side, at least you won't have an arranged marriage. I mean since you actually met Zayd and all." Jaxxon voices his opinion out loud.

Zayd and I turn our heads and glare at him. Jaxxon immediately raises his hands up, muttering "Just a thought."

"I don't even want to get married which is why I ran away." I reply, rolling my eyes.

Zayd snaps his head towards me and I could feel his gaze as I try not to look at him.

"What if you return home, and they still decide to get you married. To me." Zayd says.

"They're most likely gonna trap her with it, after the stunt she pulled." Jaxxon answers.

"I'm right here guys. Seriously, what stunt?" I ask.

Zayd and Jaxxon snap their heads, assessing to see if I'm actually serious.

"You know, the "stunt." Like disappearing for months then-" Jaxxon gets cut off by Zayd.

"A sudden death comes out of nowhere, shocking everyone." Zayd says

"Ok, I got the message clear now. Thanks guys!" I reply sarcastically.

"No problem." Jaxxon responds and walks ahead leaving Zayd and I alone, with an awkward silence as we just walk.

"Whatever happens, I'm here with you. I'll be by your side." Zayd says.

I turn my head and look up, to see if he was actually serious and not joking. Though, we've known each other for a couple of days. I felt that we've actually connected, but I wasn't ready for marriage or anything else.

"Thanks." I reply, not looking at him and keeping my eyes on the street.

Walking ahead, I leave him behind and walk next to Jaxxon.

"So, it was that awkward huh?" Jaxxon says.

"Yeah, I don't feel ready to accept the fact that I'm going back home." I reply honestly.

"I get that. But remember, you have us right behind you." Jaxxon responds.

"Aw, thanks!" I say with a huge smile on my face.

Zayd reaches up to us, returning his phone back to his pocket.

"What you guys talking about?" He asks.

Before Jaxxon could answer, I say "Nothing, just how lovely Tokyo is."

Zayd turns his head to me, and just nods.

Entering Jisoo's apartment, I set my bag down and throw myself on the bed. Staring at the ceiling, I think "What will my family think of me? What will my younger sister Violetta even think, considering how close we were she probably hates me now too." My thoughts get interupted by Jisoo barging in.

"Hey girl, I was thinking that since I have the night off today. That we could do something! You know like go to the movies, or what about we go to that-" Jisoo says excitedly.

"I'm going back home." I blurt out, cutting her off.

Jisoo demeanor changes to shock and confusion, as I watch her closely.

"What? Why do you wanna go back the-" Jisoo says with a puzzled look.

Cutting her off again, "I can't hide forever Jisoo. I can't go outside without looking behind my back or wonering if someone will notice me." I sigh.

Jisoo nods her head in understandment, "I get how you feel."

A small smile forms on my face, "Thank you for everything. I wouldn't even be alive or here without your help."

Jisoo grins, "You don't have to thank me, I'm your best friend. We're here for each other no matter what." She tries hinting, as I just nod my head and smile.

"We'll stick with each other, and always be there for each other." She tries again.

"Even if that means going with them to another part of the world." She says manifestly.

Sighing, "Gosh Valencia, I knew you were a little slow. But not this ignorant."

"What?" I ask confused.

"It means that I'm going back with you to California!" She says excitedly

Raising my eyebrows, "Seriously? You'd travel with me all the way to California?"

Jisoo nods her head, "Yes clearly by the hints I gave you earlier. Anyway, let's begin packing."