When The Rain Falls - Book 1, N, Y. [read book txt] 📗

reason, he just needed time to cool off until his shit together."

 

"So should I go back, to Paris?"

 

 

"Yes, it's up to you. But if I were you, I'd go fix it." Mom said.

 

"Yeah, I should."

 

 

I leaned my head on mom's shoulder.

 

Chapter Sixteen: Stars Dance

 

 

The mood was set and everything was absolutely perfect.

 

The night took away our breaths and were left to hang out with each other.

 

"It’s been a great adventure, coming here to Mumbai." I say.

 

"I know."

 

Adam’s looks towards me, he leans in to kiss me and I stop him.

 

"I can’t do this, to Jacob I mean. He still means so much to me."

 

Adam looks at me, confused. 

 

 

"What do you mean, are you still in love with him?" he says.

 

I don't respond.

 

"You can tell me, are you still in love with him or not." he says.

 

 

I paused in fear, I might say something bad.

 

"Yes. I just-"

 

"We had a fight and I ran away in the aftermath. I realize that was wrong for me to do." I say.

 

 

I feel like I can’t trust him, after what he said.

 

"And I can't pursue you, I'm sorry. But the first time I saw you, I was entranced. But I can't continue to do this. I don't have feelings for you, it's just attraction."

 

 

I couldn’t help but shake the fact that I should fix my relationship with Jacob.

 

 

My eyesight got blurry and I opened my eyes to the view of the sun.

 

I woke up shaking. Turned out it was a dream. Something I haven’t had filled with that much emotion in a long time.

 

 

Or at least had to hear what he had to say, before I make up mind and decide to continue my flirtatious act with Adam.

 

I can’t just seem to give up on Adam, he’s a dream. But’s that’s not fair.

 

To me or Jacob.

 

 

I have to make a choice, these past few nights are making me realize that everyday is important to accomplish one or many things.

 

So that was it, my time was coming to an end in Mumbai.

 

 

I took the next out to Paris. I got there in time, during the afternoon.

 

Looking at the Mansion once again, I opened the door to find Jacob, tidying up the living room .

 

 

He turned slowly and noticed me.

 

I try not to ball my eyes out.

 

I was near the door., I could easily run away.

 

 

I guess Ms. Callies wasn't here anymore, I didn't see her anywhere. Most of her belongings were gone.

 

Jacob dropped the pillow he was holding and ran towards me, he hugged me in excitement.

 

 

I couldn’t breath, he squeezed me too tight.

 

I wanted to cry and breath out at the same time.

 

 

"Jacob your squeezing me and I can’t breath." i said in a huff.

 

 

I wasn’t expecting my first words, after leaving Paris and coming back, would be that awkward.

 

He tightens his grip on me then releases a little bit,

 

I'm sorry.

 

I couldn’t help but put my arms around him and hug him back.

 

 

After leaving him and discovering my lost past, it’ was a lot to take in about our situation again. Especially in-person.

 

"Oh my god, I wondered where you were and if you were ever gonna return. I missed you so much."

 

 

I didn’t even realize he had said something, until he pulled me back and looked at me up and down. Like I was something he hadn’t seen in so long.

 

And it’s true but, i’ve only been gone for 10 days.

 

 

He hurries me towards the couch, where we sit next to each other. He starts speaking calmly.

 

"Elle, where did you go and why did you leave me? You know how I hate it when you leave on your own. Why would you leave me?" he says.

 

 

I sighed. 

 

"I needed time to think and get things through, I won’t tell you where I went. But i’ll tell you, that when I arrived, I was mad at you. I needed time to think and clear my mind, until I knew how I felt about you and me after that fight. I’m sorry I just left. I just wanted us to be over."

 

 

It hurt me to say that, I wanted me and Jacob to be together.

 

But another part of me wanted to leave.

 

 

It struck Jacob’s heart like bullet, when it slipped out of my mouth as soon as I said it.

 

"But, I want us to be together. I wanna try fix this, I don't want to break up. Never. After doubting you ever being in my life again, I know that I want to be in your life."

 

 

Jacob's face looks concerned, I could tell it was a lot to register.

 

Because he knew me well enough, that I would run away, I think a part of him knew that I would return and with an apology.

 

 

It’s like going on a hiatus, that people do when they need to forgive themselves or a family member and it works every single time.

 

 

But no matter what, my mom will find me and I will keep on escaping. But it’s time that.

 

In no time, maybe it'll be over with.

 

"Jacob?" I say.

 

 

He stayed still, looking down at the floor. 

 

I look at him waiting for an answer, then he looks at me a soon as I look away in despair.

 

"Elle, i’m not mad at you, you told me the truth and I believe it, I just need to see that you really mean it."

 

 

"I’m willing to change for me and you, if it means that we can fix what we have." I reply.

 

He stares off into space for a bit, then turns to me.

 

 

"Look Elle, I really messed up when my mom came to visit in the last 10 days. I didn’t expect her to come here, and I knew she would say something about my past. And I didn’t want you to hear it from her, because I wanted to tell you myself. And in a right way where I don't let my emotions get the best of me. I got carried away, I mean I was just finding out about those things I never knew for the first time Elle. I didn't know how'd I react."

 

 

"I know how you feel, but comparing or bringing my life into your problem is not the answer even in a fight." I say.

 

"You're right, and I'm sorry for that. I should have said that earlier."

 

"You should have," I reply, laughing a bit.

 

Jacob's forehead reaches mine and our finger linger into a hold.

 

 

 

Later that night we cozied up on the couch, looked out the big window in the living room and watched the lights turn on one by one outside.

 

It was magical.

 

"I really missed having you here in my arms." Jacob said.

 

"I missed it too."

 

I leaned into him.

 

 

I told Adam about my relationship with Jacob before I left. And he understood.

 

I told him about the times we spent together and the time we had in Mumbai won't be in vain.

 

 

I had to break it off for once. Before I made a big mistake, and i'm glad it worked out.

 

I could have ruined everything if I still hadn't had faith.

 

 

I couldn’t just leave Jacob, he’s the light in my darkness. The joy in my sadness and many other things I can think of.

 

"I can’t think of being in another place, other than here with you." I say.

 

 

We both gaze up at each other. And it reminds me of the first night we spent in Paris.

 

When we went to the restaurant and got to see the big view of Paris from atop the Eiffel Tower itself.

 

 

No matter what, I will always stay try to be there for Jacob from now.

 

--

 

As I tidy up the living room the next day, the door rang unexpectedly.

 

I went up and opened it

 

 

I opened the door, and to my surprise, Carla and Theodore were at the door.

 

I hadn't seen in a long time.

 

"You guys!" I shouted.

 

 

We all hugged at the door.

 

Our footsteps made an echo in the Mansion and I knew Jacob would wake up because of us.

 

We were the only two people in the Mansion left.

 

 

I turned towards the stairs to see him coming down.

 

 

"Jacob look who it is?!"

 

He finally opened his eyes to see Carla and Theodore.

 

"Oh my god, I can’t believe it." he said.

 

 

He ran towards both of them.

 

He's still tired, but he did it anyways.

 

"I can’t believe it you guys are here." he said jumping up in excitement.

 

 

I never saw Jacob this happy since London.

 

"You guys come in and sit down tell us what happened in London after we left?!" he says.

 

 

They came in and I went to the kitchen to fix up breakfast.

 

They sat down on the couch and talked with Jacob for a while.

 

 

Everyone came into the kitchen where I had set up the table with plates and silverware, we all sat down.

 

Surprised I could make breakfast, Theodore sat down first before everyone.

 

 

"So, Carla and Theodore. Tell me all about London?" I say.

 

Carla answered.

 

"Well things have changed, we decided to turn the Home To All  into a daycare, because Theodore had experience taking care of kids."

 

She whispered to us after. "Especially you guys."

 

She laughed.

 

 

"We decided to turn it into a daycare, so that parents can work and have a place of take their kids too."

 

"And speaking of kids, I have one way!!" she says.

 

"What?" I say in surprise.

 

 

I got up eyes widened and hugged Carla.

 

 

"Oh my god. I can’t believe it, you're gonna have a baby!!" i said.

 

"Yep, the first one."

 

"First one, woo!!" I shout.

 

 

We both cheered at the news, both Jacob and Theodore had to cover their ears so they wouldn’t hear.

 

We calmed down, then Carla spoke.

 

"My first one, can you believe it?"

 

 

"Wait a minute, hold on. You're having a child and you don't have a ring on your finger. Is this something new?" I asked.

 

She looked at me and gasped to answer. "I forgot to tell you, i’m getting married!!"

 

"When!?" I say loudly

 

 

We both squeal at the top of our lungs again.

  

I cleared my throat, then talked to Carla, while Theodore looked at us.

 

 

"So when and where did you get engaged, and where will you get married Carla?!" I asked.

 

"It’s not when did I get engaged, it’s when and where I'll get married and it’s here in Paris!"

 

"Here?" I say, my voice peaking.

 

We tried so hard not to scream, but we couldn’t hold it in no longer.

  

Carla stopped me before I could shout again.

 

 

"I think we should stop, let's have breakfast. All this screaming will only wake up the baby." Carla said rubbing her stomach.

 

 

I went close to her, feeling her stomach to see if ther was a bump.

 

I put my hand on her stomach, and she placed my hand to area above her pants.

 

"How many months are you?" I asked.

 

"1 month, me and my hubby was waiting till the last moment we knew we were pregnant and then we had to plan the wedding right away. Because I want to fit in my wedding dress before the baby gets bigger." she replied

 

We barely talked about anything else during breakfast,

 

Theodore and Jacob mainly ignore us and ate, while we chatted up a storm until we realize they had left the table.

 

 

I took Carla upstairs to my room, where she finished her breakfast and I asked questions.

 

"So, who’s the lucky guy?" I say.

 

She smiled and answered.

 

"Well, he’s pretty tall. He’s super nice and caring. Lovely and amazing, you’ll love him."

 

"I bet," I respond.

 

 

I looked off to the side, as if this was all a dream.

 

But it wasn’t, it was