Sealed With A Kiss

Chapter 15 - Silent Rejection Hurts Even More

Mia's Pov:

I was devastated. No, that shit was not happening with me. His company was way more precious to me than my own feelings, which he had been crushing since the day I met him.

I quickly told dad I would call him later and cut the line.

Ignoring my own pain, I ran towards Jake, grabbing his hands which were red from the hot coffee which was spilt over them just minutes ago. I blew air on his burning hand, making sure not to touch it when he pushed me not-so-gently.

"Don't touch me! I don't want anyone's help!" he growled at me, prying me off even far away from him. I stared at him, my eyes welling with tears. I quickly wiped them off with the back of my palm.

What did I do to deserve such a life?

"Jake, that's totally ridiculo-" I started, only to be cut off by his sharp intake of breath. He raised his palm at me, his bangs covering his forehead and eyes.

"No, don't say anything. Let me complete my question first! So you're marrying Theo James, the one who stalked and was so infatuated with you that he stole even your shorts?!" he said and shook his head. He walked past me, standing near the railing of the balcony and turned over to me. I could clearly see his eyes which had many emotions present in them, pain, anger and hurt more evident.

Then he spoke again.

"Oh, Mia. I thought so much better of you and your freakish brain!" he said, his anger evident in his eyes. He took one step towards me making me take another of my own.

"No, Jake that's totally wrong! Please, listen-"

"Well, why the hell are you explaining to me? Who am I to ask such questions?! I never was worthy enough for your company Mia, let alone for your answers, " he barked at me.

at least let me-"

on getting married, " he said with heavy sarcasm. "I would make sure to drop by your wedding if I had the time off with my work. See you around then, " he said conclusively before he walked out leaving me still in a daze.

I need to talk to Emily

school when my parents changed the neighbourhood. They were never actually around except for times when I was

first developed a crush on Jake,

his father but a kind heart always comes from a mother. His parents

on Christmas and when I went to make her

I would have to

and collected after reading my feelings saying me to keep it with me for years until he'd propose to me. I laughed and waved at her comment, saying I wasn't that lucky in love knowing very well

love me back. I sighed. Our classmates were almost all married; I had attended the wedding of some whom I still have connections left with, the rest

aching, I decided to sleep to stop my haywire thoughts.

woke up from my nap a little later, feeling thirsty as a fish. I walked lazily, striding my crocodile feet on the carpet like a snake to the kitchen. I poured myself some water and lapped it down my

even know why I am still at his house. Nevertheless, I tiptoed quietly to his bedroom, turned the doorknob stealthily only to find it empty.

he be at this time of hour?

spring! I was worried sick if he had taken the umbrella or not, hell he recovered from

when I heard the screeching of a car. I jumped from the sofa, reaching for the door when it opened itself

his hands gripping her thighs which were wrapped firmly on

the stationery down the floor which ringed rather loudly to my ears, his hands now under her half-naked chest, massaging them and his tongue invading her neck, eliciting a loud moan from Victoria, who was rubbing him over his jeans.

looked down, my mind clouded with several emotions when I found my cheeks with something wet called tears. I quietly slid down the floor, avoiding the discarded

hastily to my room. I slumped on the bed, my heart

God's sake! I need to get out of

Jake to see me in such a state when he had no idea

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