**Jace Pov**I could tell Eliana also missed me as much as I missed her through our passionate kiss. What made it even better is that her ex boyfriend was watching us all this time. That gave me satisfaction.However, she cut it short saying something was burning and quickly walked to the gas and turned it off."I got carried away and now the sauce is burnt." Eliana's voice came out in a worried tone. Her cheeks were red.I chuckled a little "sorry about that." I leaned on the kitchen slab and folded my arms. I am not sorry for kissing her though. "What can I do to assist?" I offered.Eliana sighed. "I will just have to start over again, it won't take long-""Mummy, I am hungry" Amelia spoke as she walked to the kitchen area.Eliana looked at her daughter with wide eyes, then she looked at me. I am guessing she doesn't know what to do now.Few minutes later, we ended up eating out. All the four of us. Yes. Axel included.I drove with Eliana and Amelia, while Axel followed us in his
**Jace Pov**Axel looked over my shoulder before faking a smile and maintaining it. I guess Eliana must be looking our way. That made him pretend we are getting along. I am currently having my back to her, so I could not see what is happening behind me."What do you think you are doing?" I asked him. I needed him to know I was not buying whatever he was trying to sell here."What do you mean exactly?" He is still faking a smile.I rolled my eyes. "Oh common. Don't play dumb with me." I scoffed. "Tell me, why are you really here?"Axel looked around before responding. "Isn't it obvious? To see my daughter of course."I laughed dryly. "Oh common Axel, you can drop the act now, it's only the two of us. You are out of Eliana's hearing."Axel smiled. "But I am not. You probably haven't heard the whole story from your girlfriend." His nose flared at the mention of Eliana as my girlfriend.I like how that has an effect on him."Oh she has told me everything you said alright." I narrowed my e
**Eliana Pov**Jace left for the city before the week runned out. He spent only five days in town, most of which was in my house. Those were the most amazing five days I have had in my life.Same-day Jace left, was the day I went to Zia's house. I haven't told her much and we haven't met in two days. Most of our shifts now at work differ."Girl! It's about time you remember you have a best friend here." She attacked me immediately we got in. putting her hands on her waist while speaking.Amelia gave her a hug before running inside the house. "I am sorry. I have been a little busy -" "More like a lot busy." She cut me off. "Are you dating both hotties!?" She continued after closing the door behind us."What!?" I chuckled. "Why would you say that?" I inquired."With social media existing, there is no secret in the world." She said, Don't tell me you didn't know.I was a little confused. She continued anyway after we sat down on a couch in their living room."There is a picture of the
ℹ️ the individual POV will be suspended for a while, due to more than two characters involved.Axel was passing by and he heard Jace talking in a way that was referring to him talking to a toddler. He then stopped and turned towards where Jace was sitting.He did not ask Eliana for her contact before he left the town. Although, he has access to Eliana's contact information. He got it from the private investigator he hired to look for her . But he didn't want to call without her permission."Are you talking to my daughter?" Axel asked again.Jace heard him the first time but chose to ignore him, although his smile has faded away. He thought to himself, 'what does this jerk think he is doing?"Daddy!" Amelia's excited voice came from the other end. "Daddy I missed you. You haven't called since you left." She pouted, folding her hands to her chest. "Only Uncle Jace calls me everyday." Axel is still standing behind Jace, while Jace held the phone to his face, but you could see Axel from
Coach Grayson is standing in his office after they drove back to their sports complex. He looked really pissed off. He thought to himself 'what is wrong with these two!?' because of their stupid rivalry, they almost lost today's game."What the heck is wrong with you two!?" Coach said angrily. "Because of you two, we almost lost today. It was a last minute pluck they had."Jace and Axel were seated quietly in his office.They are the two best in the team, but it was clear they played against each other during the game. Especially Axel, he always tries to tackle Jace down on the field.Whenever Axel is in possession of the ball, he never willingly lets Jace have it, even if Jace is in a clear spot. Axel just wants to be the center of attention on the field."I see what you guys did out there . Do I need to remind you that you both are on the same fucking team!?" Coach continued.His voice could be heard even outside because he was angry and loud."Whatever is it between you two, you be
"Thank you for allowing me to talk to her." Axel said. Choosing his words so that Eliana doesn't end the call. "Sure. Goodnight then -." Eliana wanted to just end the conversation."No, wait please. Don't end the call just yet." Jace immediately spoke."I wanted to talk to you about something else." Eliana furrowed her brows. She looked to where Amelia was seated. Amelia's attention is completely on the TV before responding to Axel. "What about?""About us." Axel simply stated.Eliana wondered what that could possibly be? "What is it about us? Can you please make it quick, I have things to do now.""Ok. Ok. I'm sorry." Axel spoke. "I feel like you still hate me. From the way you talk to me. I know what I did was wrong, but please I need you to forgive me." Axel sounded honest.Eliana sighed. "I can't just forgive you because you asked Axel. You have no Idea what I have been through all by myself." Eliana's voice was cracked. She starts to recall the things that happened in the past.
"The Super Bowl championship is finally here. We have the five times winner of the Super Bowl in a row still leading his team. With the effort of this champion, his team were able to get through all the matches they played this season." A commentator's voice could be heard throughout the field as the games began.Another commentator spoke"don't forget Gerry, he is the richest as well ""Of course Max. He is, how would I forget that. Being the one with the highest score in a superbowl for five years straight could get you there." Gerry responded. "Now that the game is about to begin, let's see if he can make it six in a row and maintain his world record. We are talking about the man of the hour 'Jace Bratkowski' " "And of course Axel Taylor keeps tailing Bratkowski. Maybe his time to shine is close. From the looks of things he has been working harder and playing better this season." Gerry continued."Don't forget 'Rhodes Biltchsky. He is the rising star now. Younger and Very fast."
Eliana went back into the house with the items delivered. She has a smile plastered on her face."Mummy, is it daddy that sent you flowers?" Amelia's voice came through. She was having her dinner when the doorbell rang."I don't know sweetie, but I think it is from uncle Jace." Eliana said while she looked through the roses to see if there was a note in it. To her dismay, there was none."Uncle Jace? When is he coming?" Amelia asked.She knows her daughter misses him just as she misses him too."Soon sweetie. He will come soon." Eliana confirms.She then put the rose bouquet in a jar after she added some water. And the basket to the kitchen where she puts every item in the proper place.Later that night, after Eliana got ready for bed, she picked her phone to text Jace. She wanted to let him know that she received his wonderful gifts and she loved it.Eliana: Thank you for the roses, I loved it. And the gift basket, you went out all the way, but I appreciate it.Eliana sent him the t