Chapter 9 Away

Stella

HE'S JEALOUS? But why? Devron was the only one in front and I was talking. Until now he was just staring at me now so I couldn't help but look at his eyes.

His face was so dark that he was ready to take me if anyone tried to take me from him. So I took his hand and spoke.

"You don't have to be jealous of him, Jaxon. He's my cousin. No one is kidnapping me. Devron is my cousin." I made sure and there his face softened at what I heard.

He bit his lip and laughed softly again. I don't know why he's laughing. He closed his eyes as if you were holding back on what he could do.

"I'm sorry, Stella. It just led me to how I feel. I'm just not used to you being with someone other than me. I feel like they can outdo me and make you like them." He said kindly and I just felt that he passed me and locked me in his arms.

I close my eyes to what he did. I want to ask why is he jealous? Does he already feel anything for me? Or is he just used to being with me every day?

But I'm afraid to ask him, maybe later he won't feel anything for me. I don't want to hope first because eventually, I might just get hurt. It's scary to be hurt especially if the person you love doesn't love you.

"Don't be jealous of me, Jaxon. I'm just protective of Stella because there are only three girls in our family."

I was immediately separated from Jaxon's hug when Devron suddenly came in and I saw that he was right in front of us and had already smiled. I didn't even hear his footsteps towards it.

"Why are you here?" I frowned at the question so he just smiled and leaned against the wall before speaking.

"Someone saw the two of you so I followed you. Fortunately, I prevented him from taking a picture of you. There will be trouble when they see you together. I know you're just protecting each other's image." He explained so I felt Jaxon's tight grip on my waist.

"Thank you." He answered Devron sparingly so one of them just smiled and I was nervous because it was suddenly serious.

"Jaxon, if in the end you don't love or hurt my cousin. Just give her back to us. Here, I have a word for you, when she comes home crying, I'll shoot you. " He was threatening so I couldn't stop shouting at him.

Maybe these two will fight and it will be hard for me to stop them because they are both fighters and don't want to lose. It's even scarier than Devron will get angry, what he told you he'll do.

"Devron!" I shouted but he looked at me seriously. He just shook his head and continued again. When I looked at Jaxon he also bravely met my cousin's eyes.

I just secretly held my forehead because it suddenly hurt. I don't think meeting the two is stressful either.

"Of course, that's why I also showed up to you because tomorrow you will go home to the ridge. Grandpa and Grandma want to meet your husband." He added and left Jaxon and me on the rooftop.

I, on the other hand, was cold all over because I didn't know what Grandpa could do by the time he saw Jaxon.

I hope it will not be serious and deadly. I know my Grandfather, he scared everyone who wants to meet him.

"Care to share what's on your mind, Stella?" I just felt Jaxon holding my hand and he placed it on his thigh.

"I'm just worried about you. Grandpa is strict with our husband especially and we are his only three granddaughters." I admit that's why I heard his laughter which made me look back at him.

"Don't worry too much about me, Wife. I can handle your Grandpa. I'll show him that I'm serious with you even if we arrange marriage." He said so I smiled and took a deep breath.

"Okay, you said so. Maybe later you won't be able to speak right away when you face him." I was joking so he just laughed softly and squeezed my hand on his thigh again.

"Hmm... let's see. I'm Jaxon Buenaventura, the baby. I have nothing to fear." He boldly promised so I just shook my head and looked outside again.

As we got out of the car, Grandpa's five guards immediately surrounded us.

Jaxon, on the other hand, is just seriously rolling his eyes around Grandpa's hacienda. He took my hand as we started to walk.

When we entered the most careful of the hacienda to scan Jaxon. He looked at me in surprise so I explained.

"For our security purposes. Sometimes people have guns or whatever when they visit Grandpa and Grandma. It's also for the safety of the two because they are old."

So when he heard that he just nodded and took my hand again as soon as we entered the mansion.

But all of a sudden I let go of Jaxon when Lola greeted us with now both arms open so I couldn't stop myself from running in her way and greeting her with a hug.

"Be careful, Wife. You might still fall." I heard Jaxon say but I only paid attention to Lola because I missed her.

"Grandma, I miss you!" I promised tenderly and I felt her caress my hair and she hugged me tightly.

"I miss you too, my best granddaughter." She was the first to part the hug and she turned to Jaxon as he blessed her on hand.

"Is this your husband? This man is very handsome. Wait, you look like a familiar? Are you the leading businessman today in our country and abroad?"

Lola made sure that Jaxon smiled sparingly and even scratched his neck so hard that he felt ashamed of what Lola said.

"It's me. It's nice to meet you, Madam." He greeted politely and the three of us were surprised when someone put a gun in Jaxon's forehead when I looked at who it was I was suddenly terrified.

"Grandpa, keep the gun away from my husband. He might get hurt." There was a hint of nervousness in my voice and it came closer. But he ignored me and stared sharply at Jaxon.

"Are you my granddaughter's husband? How old are you? Are you serious about my daughter? If not, just give her back to us." I could feel every emphasis in Grandpa's voice and when I looked at Jaxon I couldn't see the fear in his eyes.

Like Grandpa, he also fires back the intensity of his looks at my grandfather. I breathed a sigh of relief when I saw Grandpa lower the gun he was holding and hide it in the back of his pocket.

"Yes, Sir. I'm her husband. I'm 30 and I'm serious about Stella. Even if it was just an arranged marriage, I'm serious about your granddaughter so I don't have to give her back to you." He said seriously and for the first time, I felt butterflies in my stomach.

I felt Grandma pinch my side and she shivered just like me.

And for the first time, Grandpa smiled and tapped Jaxon hard on the shoulder who was also breathing easily.

"That's what I want to hear from my Grandchildren's husbands. And don't be afraid of me. Because of that, Iho you're welcome in this family." Grandpa said so I smiled and hugged Grandma.

I thought Grandpa was going to torture Jaxon, well, and not anymore. Grandpa did the same to Ate Iris' husband, Sebastian when he came here.

"That's enough, Rico. Let's go and eat first. I'm sure the couple is hungry too." Grandma invited so we entered the table at the same time.

"What is your parents' job, Jaxon?" When we sat down, Grandpa immediately asked him again so he gave me rice and a dish before answering.

"They are businessmen too." He answered sparingly so Grandpa nodded and Grandma followed.

"You've been married for three months, haven't you? We still don't have a new grandchild?"

I almost choked on the water I drank.

I felt the redness on my face again because of what I heard again. When will they stop us like that?

"We'll give that too, Grandma when Stella is ready. I'll respect her decision first. We still have her job right now." Jaxon answered and I saw that Grandpa was even more impressed with what he heard.

"The husband of my granddaughters impresses me. First is my grandson Devron who fought me. The second is Sebastian who accepted my punch him and the third is Jaxon who was not afraid when I pointed a gun at him. Aren't you afraid of me? " He had a litany so Jaxon shook his head and answered.

"If we love the woman, we will face everything, we can just get them. Even if we face death." His serious answer caused me to stop eating and look at him dumbfounded.

Did I hear right? When he loves a woman he can face everything just to get her? Does he love me now?

...

TO THIS day, what Jaxon said earlier at the dinner table still puzzles me. I'm on the veranda now and ventilating to refresh myself.

Does he love me anymore? But what if I'm not the woman he's referring to? What if he just said that so I wouldn't get hurt? It's hard to hope if he's not referring to me.

Maybe, for now, I'll just wait for him to tell the woman his heart's content. It's scary to gamble, I might even get hurt eventually.

So instead of worrying about who Jaxon loves, I sighed loudly and almost jumped in shock when my cellphone rang.

When I looked at who the caller was, it was the Manager, so I answered it quickly. It may even be important.

"Stella!" I immediately pulled the cellphone away from my ear because of the strength of his voice. I have spoken properly.

"Why Manager? Does it seem like you're excited? You received the good news?" I asked jokingly and again I heard him squeal on the other line so I just frowned.

"There's a fashion show in Paris that wants to take you! The other day, they called me because they want to take you to their show. What are you waiting for?! This is another opportunity!" He said so I couldn't help but hold my mouth and jump.

I calmed myself first before answering him. It was as if I was floating in the sky because of Manager's news.

"Really manager? Is that true? Oh my gosh!" I also screamed so I heard the Manager's swearing which I just laughed at.

"Gaga, this is true. I'll send you the email. What's your answer?" He was still scratching so I just nodded even though he couldn't see.

"I'll accept that offer, Manager. How many days will we be there?" I will ask more questions.

"It's only been three days. I also sent your husband the email so he knows where you're going. All right, you two talk first. Good night." He said goodbye so I had a big smile when I put down my cellphone.

Right in front of me, I saw Jaxon standing in front of me so I was able to hold him to my chest.

"Jaxon!" I shouted angrily so he laughed softly and came to me to hug me.

"I received the email that your Manager is talking about. Grab that opportunity, Wife. But you'll be away from me." He said and there was sadness in his voice so I lifted my face and looked at him.

"Yes, I'll be away for three days, Jaxon."

Maybe when I get away from Jaxon first I'll be there to know how I feel about him.