What Love Is

Trust

"That's disgusting!"Sandra shrieked furiously.
"You should have seen the lacy lingerie..arghhh , the last part of her note just lingers in my mind"I frustatingly throw my pillow down.
"Whoa , whoa calm down Kayla"Sandra picks up the pillow , placing back on the bed.
"Here's the deal , of course Caesar had been involved sexually with many women before you came into the picture , and I get the fact that the whole Jessica Crook issue turns you off but let's face it , these girls will still swoon over him even if he was married , this happens to wealthy bachelors who suddenly get committed.. all the time"Sandra stares right at me .
"I know that .."I snapped.
"Oh I know you do , that's exactly why I don't get you storming out of his place like he cheated on you "Sandra chuckled , picking up a magazine , I stood there startled.
"Well? , what are you standing here for? , It's past 5pm and you're done with lectures  for the day so beat it"
"Are you retarded? , I can't go "I state.
"Why not?"She scowls.
"Well..cause I don't know if he's home , he can be anywhere right now you know , he has..."
"Yeah yeah enough excuses , surely Max would know"She cuts in.
"I'm not going anywhere"I growl childishly covering my ears .
"I can't believe a billionaire is madly in love with this juvenile"She  sadly mutters , smacking my arms away.
"Ow!"I groan.
"Not another word from you  if you're deciding to stay here"She scowls.
"Hey this is my room you know"I grin.
"Shut up Mahatma"She smacks my arm again . There's a knock on the door.
We're both startled before Sandra turns to me.
"You better hope it's him"
She whispers before all too quickly swinging the door open.
" Sandra.."
"Are you kidding me!"I heard Sandra sputter.
I ran to the door , peeping out.
"Paul? , Jerry.."I gaped at the two attractive men in front of me.
"I'll be inside Aniya, call me when they leave"Sandra says crossly , moving inside.
"Sandy please wait"Paul grips her arm , she throws him a good glare.
"Get those cheating hands off me"She sneers.
"Erhh..okaaay I'll be outside with Jerry here"I tugged Jerry down the stairs , giving Sandra some privacy.
"I didn't know you were friends with Paul"I glanced at Jerry , It had been long since I saw him.
"I don't know him , we just met at your door."He shrugged , eyes stuck on me.
"You look beautiful "He smirked.

Jerry..

"What are you doing here"I crossed my arms over my chest defensively , looking away.
"I missed you , and since I hadn't heard from you in what? ,a month , I got..."He trailed off.
"You could have called"I filled the silence quickly.
"Like you would answer my calls"He scoffed , stuffing his hands in his jacket pockets.
"Jerry.."
"No.. listen , I get it okay? , and I deserve what I'm getting but it's just that..I don't want to completely lose you"He interrupted , suddenly grasping for me.
I gasped ,"What are you—"
He smashed his lips on mine , his familiar cologne scent hitting me. My eyes gorged out in shock , effortlessly trying to push him back , he was  just so strong.
"Kay?!"I froze.
I wouldn't miss that husky voice anywhere. Jerry finally loosened his grip and I took my chance to push him off me.
"Babe!"I spotted Caesar standing a few steps away from us.
"You little fool.."Caesar charged towards Jerry ,throwing a hard punch right on Jerry face , he fell face flat on the ground.
A few students passed by , gawking at the scene.
"Caesar! , stop!"I pulled him back.
"Tell me I didn't just see you two kissing!?"He barked at me.
I cringed.

Oh-oh

"Babe , he just ..I didn't even.."I stuttered.
"Oh my goodness , now I'm the one who can't bear to look at you right now( I gulped). "He  loudly groaned , moving close to were Jerry still lay.

Whoa..one punch?

"Stay the hell away from my fianceé ! , I won't just break your nose the next time you're even 5m close ! Got it!"He yelled , his voice filled with command.
"Whoa , what happened here?!"Caroline stepped in on us.
"Get back in the car Caroline , we're leaving"Caesar sternly yelled , giving me a look I couldn't depict before walking away .
" I thought we were going out for dinner with Kayl—"
"Caroline"He barked , not turning back.
"Alright alright , I'm coming ,(She confusedly gazed at me) , I'll call you okay?"She said before following her brother . I run to the parking space , a chauffeur opened the car door for Caroline , he sat back in the Range Rover and drove off.
"KayB.."I felt a hand hold me.
"Don't. Touch . Me ,look what you caused ,  happy now?!"I didn't spare Jerry another glance , whilst running back  into the hostel .
" Aniya.."Sandra gasped when I swung the door open.
She was alone , sulking in tears.
"Baby girl.."I hugged her.

My dilemma can definitely wait..

"He couldn't even give me a reason why he did this to us ,  such a jerk! "She sobbed.
I composed myself , I was on the verge of crying but she didn't need that right now.
" Let it all out , Sandra"

***
" Are you  kidding?! "Elaina yelled.
" Do I look like I can afford a joke right now?"Sandra muttered.
"Hm. you do look terrible"She frowned at Sandra , giving her a bear hug.
" Trust me..I'm better now , it's Kayla I'm worried about."Sandra stood up from the bed.
"What about her?"Elaina glanced at me.
"I was heartbroken last night , not blind Kayla. It's obvious something wrong happened with you and Jerry"She said to me.
" Oh my ! , I did miss a lot"Elaina sighed.
"Jerry kissed me"I muttered, fidgeting with my engagement ring.
"What the heck is wrong with that guy!"Elaina grunted.
"Is that why you were silently crying this morning before we went for lectures? , Wait , noooo! , Do you still love him?"Sandra nudged me.
"What ? , No!"I crossed.
"Good , I would have silly slapped you till you felt otherwise"She pointed a finger at me.
"Did something else happen then?"Elaina asked.
I nodded ,"Caesar came right at that moment "
They gasped.
"I would have punched him if I were you"Sandra growled.
"Caesar did that.."I played back the scene in my head , all I could see was the disappointed look and anger on Caesar's face.
"Really?!"She gaped.
"Hey.. honey all you gotta do is  explain to him what exactly happened."Elaina said.
" He doesn't want to see me "I mumbled. I called him numerous times after Sandra fell asleep last night , he picked none. I left him countless messages and voicemails. It was past 5pm and he still hadn't called , Caroline  called me like she said she would and I assured her I would explain once things were sorted out with Caesar.
"So you're just gonna sit here ?"Sandra impatiently tapped her foot.
She added"Nah-uh , you're not sitting here whilst Caesar probably thinks you wanted that kiss as much Jerry did"
"... you're right Sandra, I have to see him"I stood up , putting on my sweater.

***
"Leo?"I murmured hoping he'd hear me since rain pattered loudly against the window glass.
He was sitting in  the living hall leather sofa when I got in , his back faced to me. He surely heard me call since
He did a half turn , looking behind his shoulder for a moment , then turned around again without saying a word. Fantastic.. just what we need , feigned ignorance..

" Leo we need to talk"I jabbered , moving closer to him.
"I have nothing to say to you"
He blustered , heightening the volume of the Tv.
I stamped my way to the TV screen , standing in front of it , determined to sort things out with him .
He stood to his feet , marching into the hallway , I strided to keep up with him.
"I'm also hurting you know!"I raved.
Caesar abruptly stopped.
"I'm not"He snapped.
"Your face says otherwise"I snapped back.
".. ain't that intriguing , are you into physiognomy too?"He tittered.
"I'm serious Leo"I couldn't believe he was being so indifferent towards me.
"So am I , I don't want to see you right now"Caesar hadn't looked at me once since I got into the penthouse and it stung  , it stung so deep.
"Can't even bear to look at me aye? ,I kissed another man after all—"
"Kayla don't"He warned , turning to face me.
" Isn't that the problem  fiance? , you're pissed that I kissed Jerry?"I  intentionally provoked him.
"How can you be so calm about it , didn't you think of me?!"He growled , finally looking me in the eye , my breath hitched . He was hurt.
"Can you hear yourself? ,Do you even believe what you just said?"I raked my hands through my hair in frustration.
He was silent ,anger stricken on his face.
"Kayla , did you kiss him or not"
"Caesar I didn't !, he grasped me while we were talking and I didn't see it coming , I tried pushing him off me but I couldn't. do you trust me now?"I snapped , enraged that he even asked.
"Don't bring trust into this Aniya cause you stormed out of here without listening to what I—"
"Can you blame me babe?! ( I huffed) ,that freaking note made me furious and you know it.."I shrieked. Looking away. He was silent , jaw tightening.
"Baby.. I'm sorry"I hesitantly touched him , hoping he wouldn't shrug me off. I was pushed into his arms in a split second.
"You scared me Kay , I just couldn't think straight when I saw that guy..."He trailed off.
"It's only you in here"I gesture to my heart , he flashes me a weak smile , still in thought.
" Jessica doesn't mean anything to me Kay..I want you to understand that , alright?"
"Okey dokey"I sniffed , snuggling into his chest.
"okey dokey? What are you ? six years old?—Come on , missy , don't cry"He laughed lightly.
"You know what will make me feel better?"I looked up at him.
"Amuse me"He curiously stared.
"Burning that worn out lingerie"I stared back at him.
"Done."He smirked .