I know you want me

  Laura

  

    The next day was our field trip in school, and I’d been really looking forward to the art projects and classes that would be held. However, I couldn’t go because I was still in shock and hadn’t gotten over the trauma. Moreover, after so many years of missing my crush and wishing I could see him one more time, I don’t think I’m ready to leave his side anytime soon. I just want to be around him always and thankfully, I have the perfect excuse to have my wish. 

    “Don’t worry, I will make videos of every class and project. It would be like you were there in person. You wouldn’t even feel like you missed a thing!” Arlene said to me as we shared an embrace. She held me really tight like she was afraid to let go, and maybe she was. After what happened last night, she didn’t want to me by myself. I hadn’t insisted, she would have skipped the trip.

    We finally unclasped from the hug, and she hopped into the car. I stood there and watched as Jackson started the car and drove her to the train station, where she would be joining the others.

    I stayed in bed all day, going through pictures and videos online. It was a welcome distraction from the horrid scenes from last night.

    In the evening, when I was thirsty, I went downstairs to get some juice. I was about to enter the kitchen when I started to hear voices from outside.

    It felt like last night all over again, and I was so scared out of my mind. But then, the masculine voice sounded familiar, and I just couldn’t resist going to check.

    I peered through the window and I saw Jackson with a lady. I didn’t see her face as she had wrapped her arms around his shoulders and buried her lips in his, kissing him passionately. I wasn't expecting it, and it totally caught me off guard. I wanted to look away but then, I saw their tongues entangled, and her breasts pressed flatly against his chest, and he didn’t even bother to stop her.

    I immediately felt an ache growing in my chest as they got in the car and zoomed off. I was so hurt and almost tripped, but I quickly caught myself.

    I forgot I was thirsty, I forgot the juice. I was mad with jealousy.

    “Who is she?” I thought to myself as I went back into the room.

    I tried to get it out of my mind, but I couldn’t and after some minutes of getting disturbed, I grabbed my phone and called Jackson.

    “Hi, I just wanted to ask if you’re back from work. I haven’t seen you since morning,” I asked.

    “Hi, Laura. I actually got back from work an hour ago, but I’m currently out now. I have an emergency and might not be coming home tonight. Are you good though?” Jackson explained.

    “Yeah, just wanted to know. Bye.” I replied and then hung up.

    He just lied. What I saw wasn’t an emergency. That girl was definitely his girlfriend!

    I sadly laid back in bed, and tried to distract myself again with the online videos, but it didn’t work. I kept seeing Jackson’s face all over my phone screen.

    After two hours of no sleep, I peeled myself from the bed and bristled with impatience. I moved to the window, parted the curtains and looked outside.

    The Olympic-sized pool caught my attention and I just knew that was what I needed to get Jackson off my mind.

    A cold swim!

    I went downstairs to the pool and dived right into the water.

    It was cold and refreshing, and I had so much fun. I got out of the pool, put on my robe and was about to leave when I heard a sound behind me.

    The robbery scenes came back, and I got scared again as I was the only one in the house. I turned to look, but I slipped and lost balance.

    I screamed in fear, and the last thing I remembered was my body hitting the water.

    When I came to, Jackson had propped me into a sitting position and was looking frantically in my face.

    “Are you okay?” He asked while I searched for something to say but came up empty.

    "Are you alright?" He repeated, but having him so close to me, my heart started beating so hard and I could hear each rhythm.

    "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to scare you. I saw you needed your privacy, and I was going to let you, but my phone betrayed me. It rang.” He explained.

    "I thought I was alone since you said you wouldn’t be coming home tonight.” I finally found my voice.

    “I saw you leave with a girl earlier." I quickly added, but I immediately regretted it. I shouldn’t have. I became shy and avoided his gaze.

    "Are you jealous? Was that why you called? To know if she’s my girlfriend?" He asked firmly and I suddenly started to cough.

    Yes, I wanted to know who the girl was, but I had consoled myself with the fact that I had no right to be jealous since I wasn’t his woman. Besides, he’s older and way out of my league, so I understand his taste would be high too.

    "No... I… I… I’m not jealous. I have no reason to. I only called to check up on you." I said, stuttering while he just stood there and smiled.

    "I see the way you look at me. I know you want me…" he let out, while I looked into his eyes. I quickly looked away, but my eyes caught something else. He was wearing tight shorts, it was wet, and I could see what he had down there. It was massive, and looked bigger than when I saw it in the shower…