Give me a second chance

Chapter 23

I don't know what got on Jake to kiss me like this. I went straight to the bathroom to take a bath not before searching my suitcase for a decent dress.
Oh God, this Julia I swear am going to murder her! These are too revealing dresses.
Finally I settle for a shirt and a short. Atleast this one is proper than these sexy revealing deep V dresses.
I could not stop remembering Jake kiss during the shower. After my assault, I never let any man touch me. Yes I was married to Daniel but we never had sex. Daniel was taking it slow with me giving me time to adapt for the new life but who knew he would be gone so soon. A tear of sadness drop from my eyes and I wipe it away.
Hearing my tummy growl, after dressing up, I headed for the kitchen. I remembered seeing no servants in this house. Anyway, it does not matter as I know how to cook thanks to my mother who used to teach me.
Mom, I miss you so much. I wish you could be here. I hope you are watching me from the heaven.

I was greeted by a Jake in the apron making dinner. I stop in my track and turn away immediately but Jake had already sense my presence.

"Lorie, we need to talk. Sit down".

I took a seat on a stool near the kitchen counter. Jake came to stand in front of me at the opposite but face to face. I was beginning to feel nervous. He removed the apron and cross his hand on his chest.
Wow nice biceps! Wait what am thinking. Lorie concentrate!!! I give myself a mental shake.

"Lorie, I need some answers to some questions, hope you will give me an honest answer".

I nodded my head in a positive sign.

"Good". Jake reply back.
"So tell me, did your father forced you into this arranged marriage".

I swallow my saliva, playing with my fingers on the counter avoiding looking at Jake. I was so damn nervous how to answer this. No matter what he is still my father and I love him very much. He knows what is better for me.

"Yes". I barely whisper.

I could see Jake sigh heavily and face-palm himself.

"Okay, so now you tell me what do you want to do?? Do you want to give our marriage a try or if you don't I will set you free, you decide!!!".

I raised my head to look at his face totally taken aback what he said just now.