Dark Paradise//J.M.

Catching Feelings

Chapter 10: Catching Feelings

Matthew's POV

I hate seeing Vanessa and Jason all flirty together but there's nothing I can do. They obviously like each other and Vanessa will always hate me because I killed Kaiden so there's no point in trying to make things work with her.

"Matt, are you okay?" Ryan whispered.

"What? Oh, yeah I'm fine." I said.

He gazed at me and shrugged his shoulders.

"So, where are we headed?" I asked.

"New York." Jason replied, bluntly.

"To see Alex?" I asked, again.

"No. It's just until things cool up north. We'll be staying in Manhattan." he answered.

I nodded my head and tried to go back to sleep. Also, trying to ignore Vanessa and Jason. I guess you can say I'm jealous.

Vanessa's POV

I felt Jason's had squeeze mine gently, asking for my attention.

"Vanessa?" He whispered.

"Hm?" I hummed, and turned my head to his direction.

"Can we talk? Just while the guys are asleep?" He asked.

"Yeah, sure. What's up?" I asked.

"Do you hate Matt for the whole Kaiden situation?" He asked, facing the road.

"Not really, I guess. I was just so surprised and shocked I just didn't know how to react. Like I was a little upset because Kaiden was the closest person to me and just to have him disappear from my life, it isn't the greatest feeling." I answered, sighing.

"So you don't hate him?" He asked, again.

"No. I can't possibly hate Matthew." I replied, giggling a bit.

"Do you miss your home and your family?" He questioned.

"Yeah. I miss my mom and my little siblings. But I'm happy here." I smiled at him.

He smiled also and said, "so you're not disappointed that you can't go home?" He asked.

"Not really. I'm glad you saved me from Derek's warehouse. I was miserable there and literally wanted to die." I replied.

"Yeah. Did you know your dad was our gang leader a few years back." He asked, and took me by surprised.

"What? My dad wasn't a gang-" I started to say.

"Yeah he was. Alexander Drew Hood. Returned home 2 years ago once he heard his daughter, you, was missing." Jason began to say, "And your mom, Kira Hood, thought she was widowed because your father was M.I.A." Jason said.

"How do you know all of that?" I asked, tears brimming my eyes.

"Alexander was like a father to me. He use to tell me about you and how you were his little girl," Jason smiled, "And when he found out you were missing, it made me upset to see Hood so uncomfortable. He wanted to destroy whoever kidnapped you." He went on saying.

I nodded my head, "I remember when my dad would leave the house at night and I would look out the window to see where he was going but all I use to see was him leave in a big black car."

"I know. That was my car." Jason smirked, "I use to pick up your dad at 11 o'clock sharp to do some business and planning for gang meetings." He said.

"Really? I always wondered who it was. My mom use to think he was cheating on her but I knew that wasn't the truth. I knew he wouldn't do that." I said.

"Yeah, Alexander is a super loyal father, husband and leader." Jason smiled, again.

"I miss him." I sighed.

"Yeah so does the whole gang." Jason also sighed.

I lowered my head and stared into my lap.

"Jason?" I asked.

"Yeah?" He questioned.

"Can I ask you something?" I asked, again.

"Of course, anything." he replied, squeezing my hand gently.

"What did you mean by this trip will be unforgettable?" I asked, still very curious.

"I told you, Vanessa. You'll see." he smirked, "And we're finally here! After about 10 hours of driving, we finally made it." Jason smiled, raising my hand up to his lips and pecking my hand.

"I can't believe I'm actually in New York. I've always dreamed of this." I smiled, happier than ever.

"Well your dreams are coming true." Jason chuckled.

After about 30 minutes, we mad it to Brooklyn to visit Jason's brother, Alex.

We pulled up to this huge apartment building and parked in an assigned parking spot, labeled 362.

"I want you to meet my brother. He can be a perverted asshole so be carful." Jason winked.

I looked at him, wide-eyed.

"I'm kidding. He won't do anything as long as I'm around." he chuckled.

"Wake up, lazy shits!" Jason shouted.

"We're here?" Ryan asked, groggily.

"Yeah." Jason answered, pulling the key out of the ignition and getting out of the car.

Right before I could open my door, Jason had swung it open.

"Ready?" He asked.

"Ready." I answered.

Let's see how this goes...

Authors note

Hey guys !!!

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Love, Arianna 💗