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Why Now?

Author: Megti
last update Last Updated: 2025-05-07 23:47:49

“ We don't need it,” Lena replied immediately.

“ Huh?” Jayden asked, shocked. staring into Lena's eyes as if he could find the answers there.

“ We just ate”

“ But we pathed an hour ago”

“ And we just ate like I said, we don't need the snacks.”

Jayden looked down at the shopping bag and then at Lena, “ they are just snacks, nothing personal” he shrugged.

“ I know, I'm not thinking anything silly, we just don't need it, that's it!”

“ What's that?” Sophia called out from inside standing up from her seat, “ what's going on there?”

“ Nothing!” Lena turned her head back into the room, “ nothing, just go back to your seat.”

“ I heard someone's voice Lena”

“ I said It's nothing serious, no need to come over I'll be done in minutes” Lena replied and turned back to Jayden.

“ We don't need it, just take it back bye!” she turned and banged the door to his face.

“ Who was that really?” Jayden heard Sophia’s voice from Inside.

“ Room service to the wrong door”

“ Room service?” Jayden Exclaimed l
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  • AFTER THE FALL   Across

    “ Ahh, Finally!” Jayden leaned against the passenger seat, After years Vanessa has finally learned her place.“ Where to sir?”“ The new Hotel in town”The driver zoomed off and Jayden closed his eyes enjoying the cold breeze from the open window. Can't wait for Samson's call and can't wait to enjoy the luxury he has been deprived for days now.Tap Tap, the driver tapped on the passenger seat close to Jayden to draw his attention as he slept. “ Hmm?”“ We are here sir” he pointed at the building in front of them and Jayden nodded firmly.“ Alright!” he handed his card to the driver who swiped it and handed it back to him. “ Thanks sir!” “ Have a great night” Jayden replied and bang the door shut. He glanced up at the building to see its massive structure and charming view. “ What a great place to unwind from the day”Jayden did the necessary checking in and was handed his hotel suite card, “ Get me the room service I need to make my orders personally!”“ Alright sir” the room servi

  • AFTER THE FALL   Breaking Free

    Senior Mr Huxley leaned back on his chair glaring at Jayden and from the look in his eyes Jayden understood what it means to go against his Dad. On several occasions Jayden has tried to disobey his Dad and had ended up losing things he never intended to lose to the point he now realized His Dad's threats aren't just threats but what he intend to do.“ Alright!” He placed his phone on the table, “ when is the time?”“ 5pm.it's 3pm already so we still have an hour from now”“ You both can go out to get some fresh air, look around Berlin, get some snacks before the play starts don't you think?”“ That’s a great idea Mrs Rachel, I didn't even think of that. all I was focused on was the play”“ So you both can do that and more before the play” Senior Mr Huxley stood up from his seat and Mrs Rachel did too. “ We will both head back to the hotel, we are both too old now to go watch a play” he laughed and Vanessa stood up too. “ I don't want to go apart from you!”“ You have to, silly girl!”

  • AFTER THE FALL   Choices At The Table

    “ Wait, wait I don't get it” Jayden raised both hands up shaking his head to get things straight. “her Colleague said there would be back today”“ I don't know maybe she made a mistake or you got her wrong. Here is the Key and check out book from Room 304 and you know what that means” she raised the check book to Jayden's face.“So you mean to tell me….“ There left sir.”Tap tap…. Jayden felt a hand on his shoulder and turned immediately only to see Vanessa standing face to face with him.“ What are you doing here?” his frown deepened.“ I followed you from the conference Hall, what are you.. doing here?”“ I came to see someone he isn't around” He turned Vanessa over immediately and pushed her forward far way from the receptionist.“ Stop I'm tired!” Vanessa shaked Jayden's hands off.“ You haven't told me why you are here” he narrowed his eyes.“ I Arrived here in Berlin last night and contacted your Dad. He gave me the address of this hotel to find you but when I got here I was t

  • AFTER THE FALL   Why Now?

    “ We don't need it,” Lena replied immediately.“ Huh?” Jayden asked, shocked. staring into Lena's eyes as if he could find the answers there.“ We just ate”“ But we pathed an hour ago”“ And we just ate like I said, we don't need the snacks.” Jayden looked down at the shopping bag and then at Lena, “ they are just snacks, nothing personal” he shrugged.“ I know, I'm not thinking anything silly, we just don't need it, that's it!”“ What's that?” Sophia called out from inside standing up from her seat, “ what's going on there?” “ Nothing!” Lena turned her head back into the room, “ nothing, just go back to your seat.”“ I heard someone's voice Lena”“ I said It's nothing serious, no need to come over I'll be done in minutes” Lena replied and turned back to Jayden.“ We don't need it, just take it back bye!” she turned and banged the door to his face.“ Who was that really?” Jayden heard Sophia’s voice from Inside.“ Room service to the wrong door”“ Room service?” Jayden Exclaimed l

  • AFTER THE FALL   Go Back Or Stay Back

    Lena and the couple at the nearby table turned to Jayden while Jayden looked down at the card in the waiter's hand.“ Are you sure? You can give it a try again” The waiter did it again and again but still it showed the same write up. “ Insufficient funds, sir!’Glancing around to see people's eyes on him he tapped on his shirt and then on his trouser but couldn't bring anything valuable.“ You can use mine” Lena stretched her card to the waiter who took it and made the payment immediately. “ Done ma'am” he handed the card back to Lena.Jayden sat there staring at the floor after Lena’s payment without a word he soon raised his head up after a while. “ Can we leave now?” He stood up from his seat still staring at the card in his hand.They walked out of the snack bar still hearing whispers and Jayden clenched his fists. the embarrassment too much for him to bear.“ Are you okay?” Lena asked, noticing the look on Jayden’s face as he frowned his eyebrows still narrowing his eyes at the

  • AFTER THE FALL   Fading Boundaries

    Jayden pulled Lena with him without looking back despite hearing whispers and murmurings from the girls. Lena tried to pull her hands off but she was no match for him. After much struggle she allowed him to pull her along and when they got outside the hotel she pulled her hands off with all her might, “ let me go!!”Jayden sighed heavily and turned over to face Lena, “ let you go? Why did you leave that night without my permission?” He asked, stepping closer. His shoulder and his chest rising to his breath.Lena stepped backwards, “ why I left that night shouldn't be a problem right?”“ It should, you left without my permission, you literally sneaked out when I was asleep. What do you think that is?”“ I just couldn't face you that's why I left”“ I don't think so, with the way you left and the feelings you left in me, you left because you got what you wanted. After all, you wanted me to help you forget!” Jayden snapped raising both hands“ Huh!” Lena Exclaimed shocked. She know his r

  • AFTER THE FALL   Only Today

    “ Yes that's him” Sophia pulled her phone up showing everyone the pics she took of Jayden on the plane and the one she took with him from before.“ I met him before at a Golf studio and he agreed I snapped with him so it's valid”“ He treated you like a fan, why get it all mixed up?” one of the girls asked.“ Lily is the one trying to make me look petty when I'm not. I can't hide my feelings. I Love Jayden Huxley and I want something to do with him, not just as a fan but as something. If any of you aren't okay with it, tell Mrs Inman I DON'T CARE!” she stood up to leave and Lily pulled her back to seat.“ We aren't saying you shouldn't crush on him, just don't break the rules that's what I mean girl”“ Whatever,” she pulled Lily's hands off. “All I know is I love him. I went with my ex to the Golf studio that day and I couldn't take my eyes off Jayden, when I saw him again on the flight today I genuinely couldn't feel my legs. I was struck where I stood. I’ve been praying for that day

  • AFTER THE FALL   The Silent Stir

    Lena and her colleague soon arrived at the hotel checked in and sluggishly walked to their rooms. Lena dropped her luggage on the floor, threw herself on the bed and held the pillow close by to her heart to calm her nerves and leg pains down,“ Such a close call!” She sighed heavily. Bumping into Jayden twice in a roll in one day was the height of it all. Her phone suddenly beeped and she picked it up notified it's a group video call from the girls so she slid in.. “ how was your first day at work after months?” Vera asked.“ I bet you acted clumsy!” Angela added before Lena could answer.“ I didn't I just went with the flow.”“ Were you comfortable?” Mabel showed her concern.“ Yeah I was, it was cool not that stressful” Lena dragged the pillow even closer and turned over.“ Why the look on your face? Did something happen?” Vera chipped in, curious by the look on Lena’s face with the way she answered.“ Yes and No!” She flips her head.“ Just go ahead and say it!”“ Guess what?”“ Y

  • AFTER THE FALL   Moonshot

    Pulling his lungage with him, he ran after her pushing his way through the crowd but she was out of sight completely, “Arg!” He snapped in frustration turning around but still couldn’t caught a glimpse of her. After a while he gave up and head to the ticket counter a few walks from where he stood. Getting there he placed his passport on the counter.“Where to sir?”“Berlin”Within minutes his tickets where processed and handed over to him. “ you can wait at the waiting area in no time your plane would be announced!”“Alright” Jayden nodded and head to the waiting area, glancing around if he could catch a glimpse of Lena but it never occurred.Soon his flight got announced and Jayden rushed in. Sitting with his seatbelt on. After some minutes the plane kick starts and runs. Some flight attendants got in to attend to passengers while Jayden leaned back on his seat staring at them, while others stood at the edge.From the corner of his eyes he saw someone's eyes on him, turned to the dir

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