Marcus’s point of View
I watched him search till he came across the secret compartment, the fool broke it off, and seeing what’s inside, he chuckled loudly,
“Oh, father, you are not as perfect and righteous as you claimed to be, well that’s better ”
He left after that and Blac checked the hall way and once it was cleared, our man made his escape and joined us inside the Van, we all cheered.
Jessica’s POV
I smiled as I heard the cheering they were doing, I squeezed Xavier’s hand and smiled when he looked at me, he understanding it, returned it.
Tonight was successful as we wanted and it made me happy.
“Everything is done?”
Xavier whispered to me, seems like he wanted to confirm from me, I noticed that Marcus was missing and he told me where he went to so we were able to avoid getting caught, I saw the other twin nodding at me, I didn’t respond because it might raise suspicion.
The party was still going at full swing and everyone was either dancing, talking or eating, I was bored so I was drinking the champagne and looking around for anything of interest.
I felt Xavier’s hand on my thigh and I looked over at him and my breath caught in my throat, his eyes were full of…. Love? I know he likes me same with me but isn’t love too soon and a very big step?
“Do you mind if we dance? I want to dance with you, please give me the honour ”
“Of course I will ”
He held out his hand for me to hold, I put my hand into his and he led me to the dance floor, I usually go for this parties with Collins whenever his father organised any though not all the time.
He placed one of his hand on my waist and the other held one of mine while I placed the other on his shoulder, we were so close that I can feel his breath on my skin, I felt warm and lightheaded.
“Relax yourself, you are tense”
“Oh sorry”
“No need, I understand, never danced before ”
“No, I danced with Collins sometimes but it has been long so am kind of nervous ”
“Okay, don’t worry just relax, take deep breaths ”
I did as he told me, I can feel the tension leaving my stomach and my shoulders felt lighter, my movements wasn’t as stiff as before, I was able to dance freely and enjoy it.
“See, you are doing fine ”
I looked at him as he stared back at me with those mesmerising eyes of his, I didn’t even know when I kissed him and he didn’t shy away either, by the time we were done, we were breathing heavily like a marathon runners,
“Do you wanna go home?”
He asked me breathless, his eyes clouded by desire…. For me, he desired me and it gives me immense joy, I don’t think any man has looked at me that way before not even Collins, I nodded unable to trust my voice if I tried talking.
He led me down from the dance floor, we went to greet the host (Marcus’s grandfather ) and tell him that we are off.
We drove back home, we hired a designated driver because we both consumed alcohol so to avoid the police stopping us.
We held hands in the car, throwing each other glances from time to time, I felt happy, my whole body tingling and fluttering.
“We are here Sir, Ma”
“Okay, thank you, how much is your bill?”
“50 dollars ma’am ”
“Okay”
I watched Xavier open his wallet but all he had was a thousand dollars and same with me, he gave the young boy the money, he should be in university, he looks so young.
“I don’t have enough balance sir”
“Don’t worry, you can have it”
“Thank you so much sir”
“Don’t sweat it”
I watched as the boy came out and was preparing to go, I called him back.
“Hey, would you mind giving me your number, we might need a driver again ”
“Okay ma’am ”
He took out his phone, it was old, it reminds me of when I was at the university, I was stingy to myself in order to be able to foot my studies and graduate,
“What are you majoring in?”
” Engineering ”
“Okay, what year are you?”
“Am in my finals”
“What about your results?”
He looked at me then at Xavier must be wondering why we (I) was asking him such questions but he still answered,
“Am always at the top of my class”
“Is that so, can you bring your results to my office tomorrow? Oh don’t worry here is my card, I just like talented and smart people ”
I watched as the boy’s shoulders relaxed, he took Xavier’s card from him and her eyes widened and then his face lit up.
“Thank you Sir, Ma’am, I will make sure to bring it, thank you ”
He left while jogging happily, I smiled, wish someone would have shown me this same kindness he received, but then I wouldn’t have met Xavier.
“Let’s go in now”
“Thank you for what you did for that boy”
“I didn’t do anything, if his results isn’t as good as he claimed or if he failed the interview, it’s on him”
“I know but still thank you, you gave him a chance to get his dream work”
“Okay, angel Jessica lets go inside, you will get a cold, your clothes isn’t thick”
“So you knew but you choose it for me and made me wear them ”
“I couldn’t help myself, you looked so good in it I could gobble you up”
“Owh, never knew you were a snake”
“Ouch, babe that hurts”
“Sorry….. Not”
I said and started running back inside, he chased after me playfully, I was already inside the room before he gets there and we two landed in the bed, squirming loudly,
“Will you two keep quiet up there!!”
Oops, grandfather, his health must be more than better if he could still shout, I thought our room is soundproofed, ohkay, the door was open, I hurriedly closed the door and we burst out laughing.