Chapter 6 Uncle jakey

The next afternoon, Oliver emerged from the guest room, his hair disheveled from sleep. As he opened the door to his room, he noticed it was empty, implying that Jake had already left.

Entering the kitchen area, Oliver spotted Jake sitting on the couch, engrossed in a movie. Hearing footsteps behind him, Jake turned and saw Oliver standing there.

"Hey, man! Are you feeling alright?" Jake inquired, concerned for his friend's well-being.

Instead of answering, Oliver approached the fridge and casually asked Jake, "Did you have a falling out with your father?" as he grabbed a bottle of water.

Jake, smacking his lips, lowered the volume of the movie and replied, "Yeah, so I'll be crashing at your place from now on because I'm currently broke."

Oliver shook his head in disbelief, now fully aware that Jake was not telling the truth about his financial situation or his alleged fallout with his father. He knew that Jake had ulterior motives for wanting to stay with him.

"Do you want me to kick you out?" Oliver asked straightforwardly. They both knew that Jake's reasons for wanting to stay were not genuine.

Jake pursed his lips and glared at Oliver, feeling caught in his dishonesty.

"Where were you last night? I didn't see you after I arrived," Jake questioned, keeping his eyes fixed on Oliver. Without giving a direct response, Oliver gave a dismissive gesture with his hand and started walking towards his room.

Meanwhile, Jake picked up his phone, quickly sending a text message before placing it beside him again. He resumed his movie-watching, snacking on treats.

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Oliver walked out of his room fully dressed up. Jake who was in the kitchen saw him from the counter and asked " where are you going?" He asked eating what he just prepared and walked towards Oliver.

" Going to deliver some paintings to a client" Oliver replied fixing his sleeve button.

Jake looked at him and sigh before going to keep his leftover meal. " I'll go with you" Jake said.

Oliver eyes scanned Jake and quickly Jake said not what Oliver's look meant " look, I'll go and dress up. Don't you dare leave me behind because you need me.." he said pointing his index finger at Oliver before rushing off to the guestroom to dress up.

Oliver shook his head with a faint smile on and went to inspect the paintings he was to deliver.

💕In the car💕

Jake who was driving glanced at Oliver before looking back on the road.

" What do you want to say, just spill it " Oliver said without looking at Jake. He already noticed long ago how Jake has been glancing at him from time to time. He heard Jake sigh.

" I'm just concerned about you, Oliver. You're always closed off, never letting anyone in, especially when it comes to your family. Both I and Gary have an idea of what is going on but want to help but you're so........" Jake paused and looked at Oliver's face but there was no expression on his face.

He continued " you're so stubborn " he said and scoffed, that was when he heard Oliver's laughter beside him.

" What? What's so funny?" Jake asked and glanced at him.

" Nothing uncle jakey" Oliver replied smiling.

" Don't call me that"

" So what, I wasn't the one that gave you the name uncle jakey" Oliver said teasingly.

"Only little Chloe can call me that okay stone..... " And then it dawn on him that Oliver just used this method to distract him from pursuing the matter from earlier on.

" Trying to move from the main topic, nice try Oliver " Jake said.

" Yeah and it worked didn't it?" Oliver replied still smiling.

" I appreciate your concern but I assure you guys that there is nothing to worry about Jake. I've told you before, it's not as serious as you think. Besides, I know the reason why you like coming over to my place, me wealthy Jake. You can practically buy a whole hotel"

Jake rolled his eyes but didn't answer him.

Oliver's phone vibrated almost immediately, he picked it up and saw it was a message from Gary.

~Gary~ Let's have a drink together today at my house.

" Gary?"

" Yes"

Jake raised his eyebrows " are you going to meet him?"

Oliver nodded, typing a quick response to Gary before setting his phone aside.

Jake smiled, shaking his head " well, I hope he has some drinks ready. You know I can't resist a good drink" Jake said with a smile

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" Uncle Oliver!!!"

Oliver saw a little body running towards him with a big smile and hugging his legs. Oliver couldn't help but smile in return. He lifted Chloe into his arms and playfully asked " do you miss uncle that much"

Chloe giggled and nodded enthusiastically.

" Hey baby Chloe!" Jake greeted as he came closer with a smile. Chloe became excited seeing Jake and spread out her arms for him to carry her.

" Why are you so cute that I can't resist you little pumpkin" Jake said dropping the shopping bags he came with and hugged Chloe and pecked her on her cheeks.

" Uncle jakey, put me down " Chloe said wiggling to come down. Jake noticed she wanted to check the bags they came with.

He chuckled and dropped Chloe saying " do you like gifts that your uncle jakey?" Jake asked pretending to be hurt.

" I like uncles but I want this" she replied childishly while pointing at one of the bags. She could see a doll hair peaking out.

" You will have that if you let uncle hug you for a little while okay?"

" Okay "

Jake smiled and picked up Chloe with one arm and the other carried the bags as they went into the house.

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" Where are you going to?" Jake asked seeing that Oliver asked him to stop beside the road and was planning to wave down a taxi.

" I told you I'm going out, you don't have to wait for me to come home, cause I'll be late..."

" But that doesn't answer my question " Jake said coming down from the car. Oliver sighed, he knew he couldn't convince Jake so he told him.

" I'll come with you, get into the car " Jake said.

Oliver glanced at him and didn't argue before entering the car. He knew how stubborn Jake was and no matter what he say, Jake won't stop. Having him around won't distract him from what he's about to do at the club......