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Chapter 12

This is indeed more of a vacation that being a curse of being stuck here with my future husband… it’s weird to say that, it like I’m really accepting this… I guess I am.

I’m actually having fun with all the activities that I have been doing here in this island. I ride the horse with Jade and I even saw it give birth and it was so magical and wonderful that I couldn't believe it in my eyes… I actually don’t know how they have horses here because the island is small even though people are living here in the area but it makes me wonder how they travelled the horse.

“What are you thinking?” I snap back from reality when Jade suddenly spoke.

I shook my head at him with a smile on my face. I’m currently here at his sister’s room as we’re playing video games and it’s really fun and she’s really good and it awaken the competitive side of mine.

We were having fun when their maid suddenly came to the room and announce that we have a guest over… my mom. I missed her and I didn’t expect her to come that I immediately rushed out the room and went downstairs and when I saw who was with her I slowed down with a gulp… what is Ezra doing here?

“Mom.” I hugged her tight and I smiled at Ezra, he raised his brows at me and pulled me for a hug, I bite my lips, feeling shock of his sudden move. “I didn’t expect to see you here.” I whispered.

“It’s weird not seeing you around.” He said and I didn’t know how to reply to that.

Good thing mom began to asked questions, it saved me from Ezra’s weird comments. Mom and I catch up for a little bit in the living room and soon after Jade joined us together with his parents… and now mom is busy talking to them… thanking them for making me stay here and things about business.

Jade put his arms around my shoulder and smiled. “We should take Ezra to the garden for a snack.” I nodded at him and when I looked at Ezra he has this weird stare at us that’s making me… feel weird.

I feel like he’s concern and jealous but at the same time the opposite but I shake my head trying to get it out of my mind… my only focus should be to Jade… because I have already decided to forget about this unrequited feelings… but now that he’s here all of my efforts are useless because I know deep down it’s still him and I’m just forcing myself to like someone that I only think of as a friend.

“You seems to be enjoying your stay here.” He suddenly said that made me look at his way.

It’s just us sitting in the garden as Jade was called by his dad and I actually don’t know how to talk to Ezra anymore… it feels weird.

“I am… surprisingly. They’re good people and they take care of me.”

“So.. you’re really going to marry him?”

I bite my lips. I don’t want to answer that. I feel like he’s jealous but I shake it off because maybe he’s just concern… we’re still friends after all.

“We’re still young, a lot can change but I like him, he makes me smile and it’s easy to be with him.” I pouted and smiled at him. “How about you? How are you with your girlfriend?” I forgot her name.

He stares at me for a second before answering. “We’re great, she’s just busy with her classes.” I nodded… now what? This is so freaking awkward. “Look… Kate, I know this is weird and I know you’re happy but I don’t think Jade is good for you.”

My brows creased at that. “What are you talking about? You don’t even know him and here you are judging him… you don’t know him the way I know him. He’s great and he’s driven and sweet and he’s my ideal man.” Why does it seem like I’m convincing myself rather than Ezra?

“He’s…” He looks at me with brows creased and eager to say something but he shake his head upon looking at my back and sigh. “Nevermind.” He whispered… and that made me confuse.

“Hey.” Jade said and put his hands on my shoulder. “Your mom is calling you… it looks like it’s time for you to go home.”

“What?” I didn’t expect to hear that… I thought mom was just visiting.

“Hope you can stay a little longer here but don’t worry we’ll still see each other in a week, I have work but I’ll catch up with you soon.” He said in which I nodded.

We said our goodbyes with each other and he even kissed my cheeks that shocked me and I can sense that Ezra is looking at me in a weird manner while mom is smiling at me.

“I’m glad that you’re getting along with Jade.” She said while we were in the car after a long boat ride.

I didn’t say anything in response and just smiled. It’s true that we’re getting along but now that Ezra is here I feel like the feelings that I built for him suddenly disappeared… that easily.

The ride wasn’t long and when we arrived I was going to get inside the house when Ezra stopped me.

“Why?” I whispered and I notice mom was looking at us but when I look at her she look away and left us.

“I’m sorry.” He said that made me confuse.

“Huh? Did you do something wrong?”

“I felt like I wasn’t there for you when you needed me… I’m sorry for that.”

I bite my lips… it took him long to notice that. “It’s okay… You were busy with your life and I can handle my own problems… plus I have Jade beside me now.” I didn’t know why I said that… maybe I wanted to see his reaction…. and I saw what I wanted to see… and for some reason that warms my heart… he likes me… but maybe that’s just me being delusional.