Come Running [Season 1 Completed]

Chapter 19

"What on earth do you think you're doing?!" Jayla yelled.
"It's called payback you tramp!" She retorted
"What did you call me? You know I could have you put behind bars for this." Jayla stated
"Not after I knock you out with this bat." She uttered as she swung the bat.
A swift hand grabbed it before it hit Jayla.
Nick.
"I wouldn't do that if I were you Miss." Nick asserted with a cold stare. Britney froze at his sight. Nick's gray eyes could pierce right through you. The aura around him commanded gross respect and Britney felt it.

Some students and staff around alerted the security team and Britney was whisked into a police car. Nick took Jayla down the station to file a complaint and later took her home.
She was exhausted.
When they reached the Edmonton building, Jayla spoke first.
"Thanks for earlier."
"Just doing my job."
"Yeah... but thanks, really. I could be in a coma now if that bat had hit me *giggles*" Jayla tried to lighten the mood but Nick's face remained emotionless.
"Err... I'll head back to my apartment now. Good night Nick."

She entered her apartment.
"What happened?" Chloe and Carrie cried out at the same time.
"Cruella slashed all four tires, smashed the windows and the doors of the Convertible."
"Wow. She hates you that much?" Carrie observed
"You have no idea how much."
"But...." Chloe let her word trail
"Greater is He who lives in me than he who lives in the world!" The three said in unison.

Jayla casually glanced at her phone. Shoot! It's 7 :30. She was supposed to meet Kaiden at 7. She rushed out. She'd rather not tell the girls... at least not now.

She went over to Nick's apartment. He was dressed casually in a blue tank top over some shorts. That was the first time, she'd seen him in anything other than black and he didn't look bad.
"Hey. I'm sorry for bothering you again but can I borrow your car?"
He walked away.
'Rude. I can't believe he walked out on me and here I was thinking he was just naturally reserved.
He threw a jacket on and grabbed his car keys and walked out with Jayla still at the door of his apartment.
"Heyyyy. I'm talking to you Mister." She voiced as she tried to keep up with his pace. He got into the car and waited for her to get in.
"I can drive, you know." Jayla said as she got in.

He kept mute waiting for directions.
"Well, since you're not taking no for an answer.... goodness, you're not even listening. Fine, Kingston building."
Jayla muttered and he sped off.

She hurried up and finally got to Kaiden's apartment. She knocked twice but there was no response. She turned the door knob; it was unlocked.
But when she walked in, she had the shook of her life.

Half naked and in just lingerie, Lana stood with Kaiden just a few inches away.

"Ahem..." Jayla made her presence known.
Kaiden was beyond mortified as a playful smirk danced triumphantly on Lana's lips.

Jayla tried her best to keep her composure. Those two were not worth her breakdown.

"J-Jayla... I- I thought you weren't coming." Was all Kaiden could mutter.
"So you thought a quick dose of vitamin D would help." Jayla snapped back
"I-
"He doesn't owe you any explanation. You two are not together so he can do anything he pleases with anyone he wants to." Lana cut in.

The truth stung. Lana was right. They weren't together and so she had no right to demand an explanation.
"Well then, don't let me interrupt you. Continue in your sinful lusts of the flesh."
"That's more like it." Lana cocked her head victoriously.

Jayla walked out head held high but inwardly broken but with a flicker of hope that it was only a matter of time before God gave her beauty for ashes.