GIVE LOVE A TRY....

Author's Note:

Give Love A Try is my first book everyone so please be nice and give less critique comments, if there's something you don't understand please comment so I can quickly make adjustments and also English is not my first language so feel free to comment on that as well.

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The sky was crying for no specific reason. The sound was loud enough to feel it's emotions. The emotions were filled with pain, grief, sorrow, confusion and anger.

Gentle sobs could be heard from

A distance down an alley but when a shadow of a small figure appeared, it became even clearer that the sobs were coming from there.

The figure turned out to be a lady whose shoulders were shaking. while she cried the rain poured heavily washing away her tears, leaving nothing behind.

Theodore MJ Jones. The only survival due to a brutal robbery. She was just thirteen when it all happened. Her family died before her eyes while she lay down and begged, pleaded, implored and did whatever she could do to save her family.

She passed out afterwards, as the police said but she wished she didn't woke up or at least she could've lost her memories because it was just to painful to forget, she had the good parts but what was the use if she'd just end up with the bad heartbreaking part.

That was why she hated endings because she believed there was no such thing like happy ever after.

While reminiscing what conspired that eventful day that triggered the past. And how it all started, she couldn't help but blamed life, people and anyone involved in her life.

**

Going to work early was a habit, especially when all she could do was remember the past, then cry and sulk all day.

Theodore was a event planner who worked for a famous company called LTX, the most biggest company for event planning and more. To work there was a privilege to everyone but not to her, she was just doing it to spare herself the headache of thinking.

"Theodore honey, is that you?" Mrs Tina's voice called the minute she stepped inside the office.

"Oh, yes ma'am. It's me" she replied nonchalantly to her boss, whose eyes were scanning her

She said looking intensely "you're always early and dressed up differently" she looked at her as if she was looking for a life inside an empty bottle.

She guessed she always dressed differently. Today she was putting on white flowy beach dress, painted with red roses on it, paired with white loafers and a handbag. Her hair was tied in a half ponytale, with light make-up.

"Excuse me ma'am. is Lucas coming back today?" there was a big Gala that day and she couldn't do it on her own without her assistant.

Of course they have employees but Lucas Edwin was her assistant, plus they were kind of close, professionally and formally.

"Uhm. He'll be coming back today but not as early as planned, though before the event I believe." she explained.

She nodded and walked to her table to start her long day.

(Theo's POV.)

Sweating hard to fix everything before the Gala. I heard a faint sound before someone called out to me.

"Miss theo! How are you doing?" Turning around to see who it was, I found Lucas approaching me with a tired smile. He must be so stressed after the flight and everything he went to do.

"Hey Lucas. I'm good but I can't say the same for you, you look like you experienced life" I said emotionlessly.

He smiled "I'm glad you care about my well being and of course my handsome face" he said playfully. I rolled my eyes which made him chuckled.

"But I experienced new york. Both the good and bad, you know there's no sweet without bitter" he said with a wink.

But his words got me thinking. No sweet without bitter, now I see why my life ended like this but why am I still alive or is there more bitterness waiting for me?.

I dropped the thought when I saw him coming closer to take a look at what i was doing earlier. "Nice work girl" he cheered.

I just smiled. He asked to assist me, which I couldn't refuse.

**

When we arrived at the Gala. I saw handsome and beautiful people but I wasn't fazed, I went to meet my boss, who thanked me non-stop for the well organized event. Thinking the day wasn't young anymore but perfect for a Gala. I decided to head to the restroom and retouch my light make-up and fix myself.

On my way I bummed into someone who held a drink. The person coursed loud enough for a few people to hear.

Looking at the dress in front of me, i was sure it was a lady.

"Sorry miss. I didn't mean.." Before I could complete my words, I received a neat slap across my left cheek.

Confusion could be clearly seen on my face, as I held my left cheek.

"How dare you? You ugly dressed bitch" she said with disgust.

I was now wearing a purple mermaid dress with spaghetti strap hands. So I was confused, how did I look ugly to her.

"Do you know how much this dress is worth? You lowlife" she kept asking with insults afterwards.

I could see the few people pointing at us, while murmuring in each other's ears.

"uhm..Miss you don't know me, so you shouldn't dare judge me" I said with pain.

"Excuse you? And who are you? You little rat" she said looking at me from head to toe.

"You bummed into me too, so stop acting up, if truly that dress you claimed is expensive, then you should've walked carefully, not carelessly" I said with the pain that turned into anger.

Not a second pass before I received another on my right cheek. I could hear few gasp. This time the hand was different but it was more painful and huge.

"You little thing. You dare insult and belittle my sister?" Said a manly voice, which I guessed was her brother.

I looked up to find a handsome man dressed in grey suit, looking at me with the same disgust. Now something wasn't right.

Did he just say I insulted his sister? Then what were they doing now? They were insulting and belittling me for accidentally bumming into someone holding a Champagne.

I Held both cheeks 'Your sister bummed into me and stained my dress as well' I wanted to scream but I couldn't find my voice

The sister ran to her brother with fake tears in her eyes.

"What's going on here?!" a man's voice resounded with authority. I looked where it came from to see a man walking towards us in black suits and a woman trailing behind him.

"I believe I asked a question!" The man demanded a response.

The man's features were the same with the handsome man from earlier. While the woman's were like the girl.

I didn't have to put two and two together to know they were a family.

"Son? What's happening here? And why is my baby crying?" The man in his late 40's inquired, looking at his son holding his daughter.

The girl who looked my age responded instead "Dad she slapped me, after bumming into me" she lied effortlessly, like she was used to it.

Her brother who looked in his 20's turned to me, ready to hit my left cheek.

Instead I felt a hot slap on my right cheek. "How dare you slap my daughter?!" I heard the woman's voice, it echoed in my ears.

My right cheek that was burning from her son's impact. Now felt like a volcano.

My right hand held the cheek, while my left hand held the right hand because the pain was to much.

My right hand held the cheek, while my left hand held the right hand because the pain was to much.

"I said how dare you?!" She asked with visible anger but my tears flowed, instead of an answer.

I felt another slap on my right cheek and the word spun around me

"I asked a question, you useless thing" but I could barely hear a word. I felt like vomiting and collapsing afterwards. I didn't even noticed the on-lookers watching the show.

"Jennifer! that's enough. Let me take care of this" I shivered to the core with fear when I heard the man's cold voice. But he's daughter was not satisfied, she held the helm of my dress and ripped it, the front skirt was tore, exposing my mid thighs and downwards.

Her family seemed pleased before her father motioned for someone. Next thing I saw, were securities holding my arms and dragging me out.

I was dragged so hard, and bag fell on the floor in the process.

I was dropped on the floor like a garbage. Looking around just to see that it was an underground parking lot.

I Stood up with pains. No bag no money, I guess I have to walk my way home, which was miles away.

My thoughts were filled with grief for what just happened, if only my parents were still alive maybe they could have defended me or if only that event never occurred maybe I would be cared for.

The sky hummed at me, then it started pouring as if it felt my pains.

The wind was strong enough to freeze but all I felt was the physical and emotional pain I was experiencing.

Maybe I should just end my miserable life...

I woke up from my line of thought when I couldn't feel the rain on me anymore but i could hear the sound. I felt a hand on my back before it was wrapped around my shoulders urging me forward.

I instinctively followed, then looked up to find a blue suit jacket above my head, stopping the assualt I received from the rain.

Standing on a building, a roof above us. I turned to see the stranger....Wait! A stranger or a helper? I was confused.

But my thoughts flew away once I stared at the jaw dropping face in front of me.

"Hey...Are you okay?" He asked softly, he's voice was a caress to my skin. It was deep and held emotions I couldn't comprehend.

I gazed into his Hazel eyes filled with worries and his face showed unhidden concern. It caught me off guard.

He reached a hand to my face to caressed it softly, then his fingers touched my face cooling it but the cold spread to my body, making my numbed body feel the coldness of the wind and his touch, it left me desperate for more, I jolted back with this revelation.

His face showed extreme concern that made me doubt my sanity. The concerned look that I hated after my parents death, now strangely I craved for it, from this stranger including his touch, this overwhelming feelings made a tear dropped from my eye. What was happening to me?.

With a flash of pity in his eyes he wrapped an arm around my waist pulling me to his chest. His warmth embraced me, I smelled he's manly and refreshing scent, instantly the cold I felt in me was gone.

Warmth and care with an unknown emotion were what i felt but I still struggled to free myself from this strange but familiar feelings.

Actually I thought I was struggling until I realized it was my brain but not my body that was struggling.

I was confused, this toxic feelings made me feel at peace and without control the tear turned into river and in no time I started pouring my inside out in his arms. My shoulders shook vigorously. Melting in his embrace.

After the long satisfying episode he pulled back and caressed my burning cheeks, cooling them.

His arms holding me tightly and all I could do was enjoy the comfort.

He smiled and I was mesmerized. Why do I feel like he was created with love and passion. His parents definitely made love not sex for them to accomplish this excellent piece of a human as a reward.

My cheeks burned when I realized my inappropriate thoughts, what the heck was I thinking?. He smile grew wider, making me panic for awhile thinking he might be a mind reader.

He tugged me closer, slowly he face turned serious, then he frowned. Surprised by how his mood quickly changed, I wanted to ask what happened but instantly he took the suit jacket from earlier that he still held on his arm.

Wrapping it around me, he took my hands and dove them into each places, carefully. buttoned it and adjusted it with full focus.

I was dazed by how gentle this guy could be. I snapped out of it when I saw him walking and pulling me with him.

"Hey what are you doing?!" I called a little louder to grab his attention.

"Where do you stay?" ignoring me, he asked instead.

"Huh?What do you mean?" I asked confused by what he meant.

"You do have a house, right?.. I mean you're not some freak because your dress says otherwise" he ignored my question and said with a raised brow while scanning me from head to toe.

"of course not. I do have a house but it's miles away." I said firmly but once I realized he was also talking about my dress I was embarrassed. I completely forgot about it, I pulled my hand back in haste.

With caution and fear "W-what do you want and w-who are you?" I asked stepping backward carefully. He looked at me skeptically, which didn't help the situation one bit.

With caution and fear "W-what do you want and w-who are you?" I asked stepping backward carefully. He looked at me skeptically, which didn't help the situation one bit.

"I'm asking you who you.."

"What do you think? besides it seems you're likely going to sleep on the street due to your house description" he interrupted, now looking blankly at me.

Then I noticed his eyes were starring at one particular place, in a daze.

I couldn't help but followed his gaze just to see he was looking at my cleavage. Feeling pissed I raised my hands to cover it but they were just halfway when I felt hands restricting my movements by holding my forearms.

I stared at him to see if he still looked at me as a stranger. Weird, the thoughts of him being distant to me or treating me as expected of a stranger worried me.

Yet all I saw were worries and concern written on his face.

"Are you cold?" he asked and I breathed in relieve.

As soon as he said that I noticed I've been shaking since I left his arms, I was shivering and my whole body was shaking.

Oh geez! the cold has gotten to me, I wanted to curse.

"Come let's get you coverage before you pass out" he said while pulling me with him again and I followed him without questions this time.

**

She was inside his car shivering even though he turned off the AC...'how considerate? she thought.

They passed houses, then trees. After awhile they passed a sign but it was dark outside to see it clearly. Passing through a gate which opened automatically, they drove ahead, beautiful lights were on the trees and bushes led the way before a mansion popped out to the view.. making her all dizzy. She guessed it was very huge just by looking from afar.

'What on Earth am i seeing?, I'm I dreaming' she thought.

When they passed through another gate, it was smaller compared to the huge one earlier. the mansion was indeed huge and granded with lights making the mansion unbelievable to the eyes. Moments later they arrived, she saw the mansion closer and was lost for words.

"Is something wrong" a deep voice resounded bringing her back to reality. Stepping out. he led the way, opened the door and turned to her.

"Here we are" he said gesturing for her to step inside.

Her mouth fell in A shape once she set her eyes on the luxurious parlor.

"Come. I'll take you to a room so you could change" leading the fazed Theo to the stars. They walked their way up.

"Here we go" he motioned for her to open the door.

Hesitating a bit, she opened the door and walked in.

'What the heck' she pinched her arm to know if she was really awake.

"The bathroom is over there" he said pointing to her left, she jumped in shock by how close he was.

"And over here is the wardrobe" pointing to the right this time.

"I hope you feel comfortable" he said with a frown "Well then I'll leave you to do your thing" with that he was gone.

She stood there for seconds before stalking to the bathroom

Feeling refreshed after the long bath. Her mind was clearer now, she walked around the room. The decorations were welcoming and soft, it made her calm and comfy. She liked it, unlike her own room, this was a little bigger yet she felt relaxed.

She lay on the bed. it felt amazing, still unable to digest any of it, then her stomach complained of starvation but it wasn't her home to just go down and satisfy herself.

Deciding to just go to sleep. Her stomach kept complaining and her brain was thinking all kinds of delicacies, adding fuel to the fire of hunger.

She heard a knock but thinking it was a dream she ignored it. A knock came after, a bit louder than the previous one and then again.

Her eyes snapped open, sitting up she slide out of bed heading to the door. Twisting the knob she opened it and to her surprise she saw the familiar figure.

"Are you sleeping already?" came his question.

"Yeah slightly.." she responded looking at him questioningly. "..And why? Is something wrong?" She asked without break.

"Oh I see" he replied to her first question.

Was he ignoring her or he hate questions.

"Anyway I brought food thinking maybe you haven't had dinner".

'Wow how thoughtful of him if only he knows' she said inwardly.

"Can I come in or you're cool?" He asked when she still stood there.

"Oh yes, you can come in" she moved a bit for him.

He came in and she closed the door. Dropping the food box on the bed table. He unpacked everything and set it up nicely

He settled down after that, while offering her the spoon.

Looking at him skeptically "I already had mine. It's all yours" he said calmly.

Nodding she took the spoon and dug into it and unconsciously sighed without noticing his gaze on her the whole time.

"So how was it? Did you like it?"

He asked almost immediately she finished.

Nodding "Umm, it was great" she said in appreciation and he breathed in relieve.

"Why? What's wrong"

"Nothing, I'm glad you liked it" he said more to himself with a smile. He looked her way and his smiles widened.

"How was the bath?..still cold?" He was now Looking her closely.

"N-No. Umm, I'm good" she stuttered a bit feeling disturbed by his gaze.

"Okay but you should wear something thicker... I'm coming" he stood up and reached for the wardrobe, took something. She saw it was a cardigan and he gave it to her.

"Take this and put it on".

Reaching for it slowly, she wore it and he smiled looking satisfied.

"Alright then, I'll take my leave" he said standing up, taking the food box and arranging the table "I'll leave you to rest" he left shortly after.

**************

The sun was so bright that it woke him up.

"Ahhn" he growled. His phone rang in the process.

"Hello" he waited for the other person to respond and state his business.

"Hey dude. Still sleeping?" Came the other person's voice.

"Not anymore. Why?"

"Umm" the person hesitated a bit "you still remember my birthday, right?"

"Yes Christian. Who would forget it when you keep singing it like a fucking song!" He said a bit annoyed which made the person chuckled.

"Okay dude thanks"

"Whatever it's not like I have a choice" he said feeling defeated

After the call he contemplated if he should go wake his guest but decided against it. He didn't know why but he felt a pull whenever his is far from her and contend whenever she's close.