Rivals

Chapter 2

~Jessica~

I entered the ballroom with my brother. I liked to keep him near. The invitation said that I could bring one guest with me so I decided to bring my brother. Toby aka Tobias Williamson was just a high schooler but we were very close.

I felt a tap on my shoulder. "Hey I just found a friend of mine. Can I go talk to her?" Toby asked.

I smiled at his sweetness. "You don't need my permission. Of course. Go talk to her." I said patting his shoulder. He smiled and went over to a curvy girl wearing a black dress with silver designs.

I looked around to see where Mr.Jackson was. These Americans were so weird. Driving on the other side of the road and their accent. Oh god.

I turned to see that a familiar looking guy was standing and looked at me with an expression which I didn't recognise. What was this guy's name? Right. Noah. But what was he doing here?

"I don't think we have been properly introduced. I'm Noah Jackson." He said offering me his hand. I took it and shook hands with him

"So you're Mr.Jackson's son?" I asked like an idiot. I mentally facepalmed myself.

He just smirked. "Yes. You're at my party. Now how about we go somewhere else and talk?" He said in a low, deep voice.

"You don't listen, do you? I told you that day that I'm not interested. Besides you're not my type." I said and waved at him. I turned around purposely flipping my hair so that it hit him in the face. I walked away to the bar.

I ordered a scotch. I saw Toby was talking to someone who looked much like Noah. He was talking normally but that girl was shamelessly flirting with him. He seemed a little uncomfortable. I decided to step in. He was innocent and I was very protective of him. He looked at me and looked at her again. "Hey have you seen Mission Impossible?" He asked her loud enough for me to heard. That was my queue.

I walked over to them. I kept my hand on his shoulder. "Where have been? I was searching all over for you baby." I said in a seductive voice, batting my eyelashes at him.

He looked at the girl to whom he was talking. "I'm sorry. I have to go. Nice talking to you." He said. That girl just nodded, words leaving her mouth.He held my waist and we walked away.

When we were far enough he removed his hand from my waist. I raised an eyebrow at him. "Don't you think you are doing a little too much Mission Impossible?" I asked him rolling my eyes.

"I'm sorry. You know I'm very uncomfortable with girls."

I sighed. "But you have to learn. I won't always be there. Anyway who was she?"

"She is Noah Jackson's sister Gabriella." So that's why she looked a lot like him. Like brother like sister.

I felt a tap on my shoulder. I turned around to see that Mr.Jackson was smiling at me. I returned the smile and shook hands.

"Let me introduce. This is my brother Tobias and Tobias he is Mr.Jackson." I said. Toby shook hands with him.

"We've met before. You always bring him to parties." He said. Man he had a sharp memory for his age.

"Anyway have you met my son?"

"Yes. Noah right?" I said. I hated his son. I mean he looked hot and all but it took a lot more than that to grab my attention.

"Oh. So have you thought about the contract yet?" He asked in a low voice.

"I'll let you know. I'm currently working on a project right now so after I'm done with it, I'll give you a call." I said. He nodded.

He checked his watch. "Excuse me. I have to go. Please enjoy the party." He said and walked away.

Toby turned towards me. "What contract was he talking about?"

I sighed. "He wants a to open a branch in London so he wants me design his building and build it. That's what the contract is about."

"Oh I see." He said nodding. "Anyway did you tell him that you're shifting to New York because you'll manage the branch here?"

I shook my head. "I didn't get to that par yet. Anyway my current project is almost done. This way I can stay in London for sometime with Harry and Emma." Harry and Emma were my best friends and also the shareholders of my company. They were in charge of the London branch.

"Listen can you take me with you too? I also would like to meet my friends." Toby said excitedly.

I laughed. "Calm down. I haven't agreed on it yet." I said. That time Mr.Jackson was onstage addressing the gathering.

"Everybody please welcome my son, Noah Jackson." He said and held out his hand. Noah walked towards his dad with a proud smile. After that he said a few words which sounded like a well rehearsed speech. I didn't know him well but he always flirted with me. I'm not saying that I'm not a player but that guy won't just give up.

After his speech was done, he and his dad signed a contract. We were all witnesses.

We all clapped and to celebrate Noah signing of the contract, champagne flutes were distributed.

"Please everyone can I have your attention?" Said a voice from the stage. I saw that it was Noah's sister Gabriella. "This is a very important moment for my brother." She continued. "And it is a proud moment for my father and me. So I would like to propose a toast to my brother. Come on everyone. Repeat after me. To Noah." She said raising her flute.

"To Noah." We all chorused and drank.

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