Sophia winced as fragments of memories from the previous night swirled through her mind, causing her head to throb. She couldn't clearly make out what she remembered yet. But the pain was excruciating.
"Here take". Jasper handed her a steaming bowl of soup.
Sophia looked up at him, her expression a mix of surprise and exhaustion.
"..What are you...doing here, Jasper?" she asked, the words coming out in a mumbled murmur. Jasper's eyes were gentle as he replied,
"Take the soup." Jasper gestured.
Sophia sighed and took it.
" How do you feel". He asked, his eyes tender and calm.
"You haven't answered me,what are you doing here" Sophia said, raising an eyebrow.
"You're sick," Jasper simply stated, concern lacing his voice as he sat down in the sofa close to her.
Sophia's breath hitched, her eyes narrowing. "Sooo, its ..not your business," she retorted, her tone laced with frustration. "How many times do I have to tell you to...leave me alone?". Jasper face darkened.
"What do you mean so, do you even care," Jasper asked, his voice laced with frustration. "You almost died, walking out in the middle of the night like that. And why does it feel like you had it all planned out?". His eyes narrowed at her as he waited for an answer.
Sophia stared at him, her jaw clenched. "It's not your business,I don't want you here" she repeated through gritted teeth. She attempted to push past him, but Jasper grabbed her arm, pinning her in place against the wall.
"What the hell are you doing". Sophia frowned.
Jasper's grip on her arm tightened. "Don't play ignorant with me, woman" he said through gritted teeth.
Sophia's mouth set into a grim straight line. "You have no right to pry into my affairs," she hissed.
Jasper's eyes darkened with resentment. "You're pushing your luck," he growled. "I don't know what you are thinking but am not losing you because you don't want to talk, look at me". Jasper whispered. Sophia averted his gaze. Jasper clenched his fist." You are quite stubborn you know, but I can't lose you. Do you know how scared I was when I heard you were in the hospital. My whole body felt like it was going to crash, am not ready to lose you alright". He said, his voice low as unshead tears gathered in his eyes.
The mark on Sophia wrist caught his attention.
"That man, the man from the hospital. Who is he". He asked scanning her hands. His tone low and firm.
"None of your business",Sophia spat back. "Wait ..does the CEO of Reynolds enterprise not have anything to do anymore than worry about a poor little girl who doesn't want him around?". Sophia said looking at him. Jasper's expression darkened, his eyes flashing with irritation.
"I don't care what I have to do, you come first". Jasper whispered in her ear. His hot breath tantalizing her skin.
"Stop it". Sophia frowned. "you know people will start thinking you have feelings for me if you keep this up". Sophia crossed her arms.
Jasper blushed.
" Your mom is worried, she called a few times, no response". Jasper said brushing off the topic. Sophia shrugged.
"All my calls go to my secretary and until I give her instructions to pass such information to me then it doesn't reach me". Sophia replied.
Jasper raised an eyebrow, surprised by her response. "You mean... you have your secretary screen your calls for you now?" He couldn't quite picture Sophia being so... impersonal. "You never struck me as the type to need someone else to handle stuff like that for you."
"And you never struck me as the type who will pin me to the wall". Sophia replied.
Jasper sighed and released her. "I don't know what you running from but just know you are not alone, am always going to be there catching you". Jasper said, caressing her cheek." You'll always have me, your friend for life".
"You're not my friend, how many times will I tell you that". Sophia said raising a brow.
Jasper chuckled. "Sure". He said as he kissed her on head. "Friday night, I will pick you up". He said and tuned to walk away.
"No you won't and secondly you have to make an appointment with my secretary, only then can I answer you". Sophia said holding his hand.
"Nope, I will send you a dress". He said and walked to the door.
"You don't own me jasper Reynolds". Sophia shouted
He turned to her at the door and smiled. "Oh baby girl, I do". He said and walked away.
Sophia stared daggers at Jasper's retreating back, her fists clenched in anger.
"I hate him," she muttered through gritted teeth.