BROKEN

Chapter 10

Days passed by and Esme came to the conclusion that life in Takoradi did suit her. Her constant outing with Daphne and Maria and, her dates with Zeke made life fun for her. Even though working in the health sector was never easy, it was her passion so she always worked with care and accuracy to save the lives of people. Even when her shift was over or she had a day off and there was an emergency, she was always ready to help save a life and never complained.

It had been three months since her arrival. Today was going to be another fascinating day since she had a date with Zeke. Thirty minutes after nine, she had dolled up and was in Zeke's car. They headed to the movies,ngot their popcorn and were ready to enjoy the night.

The moment was peaceful and perfect. The atmosphere was loving. Exactly what she had wanted. With Zeke, she felt safe and loved..

Stealing a few glances was not enough for him. This time, he continued to stare at her longer without her knowledge. He observed how naturally long her eyelashes were, how her lips curved up and listened to that laughter of hers which was a remedy for all sickness.

Feeling a pair of eyes on her, she turned to look at him and caught him staring at her. Smiling, she turned her attention to the movie and back to him seconds after and responded to his kisses as he crashed his lips onto hers. Again, the feeling of safety, being loved and living in happy land filled her entire body. "I love you", he said with sincerity. Her own voice betraying her and not trusting herself to come up with the right words, she moved closer to him, pecked him on his lips and excused herself to use the washroom. She did want to escape from this situation but had this urgent feeling to use the washroom.

She really needed some air. Now, all she had to do was find the washroom. The warm air suddenly felt cold against her skin. Her heart beating faster than it usually did. Sudden heat movement through her inner body. She had felt this way before. The day she got drank at the club and had sex with a total stranger.

Looking up, she saw Dadson. The heat within her body intensified and the cold air was becoming unbearable. Damn, she did not know what was happening to her. Stuck at the spot where she stood, Dadson walked to her. The way he passed his hands through those soft curly hair of his and how he winked at her told her what she knew. Not willing to let him know the effect he had on her, she walked to him.

Finally, standing facing each other, Esme gave Jace one of her irresistible smiles, as she tried to show that she was perfectly fine but the playboy she stood in front of knew it all. It was not obvious the power he had over her but he saw through her eyes and knew deep down that he had her where he wanted.

"Good to finally be back and speak to you again".

"Yes, it's been a while Dadson, and it's finally good to be back".

"You're staying??"

"Yes, I am".

"That's great. Super great you know. I missed you". Looking deep into her eyes and getting into her heart, he continued.

"I missed your eyes, your smell, your laughter, your presence. I missed your existence, Esme."

"We're..... Well...... You".

"Don't talk. I am doing the talking.", He said as he placed a finger on her lip. She stood there speechless and powerless, one thing she had forgotten Dadson's presence made her feel.

"You know, there's one thing the whole world needs to know and that is, YOU'RE MINE."

With that said, he crashed his lips onto hers. The feeling too familiar to both of them. Both feeling a connection within the deepest part of their souls telling them they were meant to be. Then what happened at the dance club resurfaced on his mind again. He felt it. He wanted more of what he was having just like that night. He wondered how two different girls could make him feel the same way. Poor Dadson, if only he knew.

After they kissed, Esme excused herself but Dadson held onto her hand and Zeke chose then to appear.

Esme had kept long so he came to find out if everything was alright. He was annoyed when he saw Dadson holding her and how they looked at each other but he didn't let his emotions show when he approached them.

"You're here with him?.", Dadson asked.

"Yes.", Esme replied.

"Actually, we're on a date. I came to see a movie with my lovely girlfriend", Zeke quickly added.

"Oh that's nice.", Dadson said, as he let go of Esme's hand. "See you guys later, have fun and congratulations on your relationship.",and with that, he left.

The confused girl stood still, watching Dadson as he left and asking herself if Zekereally called her his girlfriend. Were they really in a relationship?. Did she love him?. Was she ready to be with him?. All these confused her the more. A peck on her cheek and she came out of her thoughts.

"Let's go in and continue the movie."

Back at their seat, she asked him if he really told Dadson she was his girlfriend because she did not believe it.

"Yes, I did.". Jace responded in the affirmative.

"But....."

"Before you continue, Esme I know you're not blind and dumb. I know you're aware I have feelings for you. I promise to make you happy and never to make you cry. I want to be the reason behind every smile of yours. I need you to trust me. I won't hurt you. Esme Osteen, will you be my girlfriend?.".

There was no running away from this she thought. She would have been more than glad if Dadson was the one proposing but she knew he was a playboy. Making up her mind, she said the first thing that came to mind and wondered why she had said so and hoped she would not regret her decision.

"Yes, I will be your girlfriend.",she replied. If only Esme knew that even as a playboy Dadson had feelings for her and that he would give up his ways to be with her.

Her answer made him so happy. He leaned in and kissed her.