Poisonous Love

Chapter 3

Past

Nathaniel

Who is she?

So beautiful and f*****g mesmerizing but why did she look at Jake with appreciation. That made my blood boil and I don't even know why. I just want her to look at me and no one else. Her sky blues were so radiant. I moved my gaze to see who were she with and when I found Jasmine standing beside her a small smile graced my lips.

Good choice.

Now I have to dig her information. A wet sloppy kiss on my neck brought my attention from the angel to the b***h who was by my side. With an annoyed scowl, I shrug her off of me. To see that my angel wasn't there where she was a few moments ago. I scanned the diner to find her sitting at the farthest booth. The b***h Aria made me turn my face and look at her.

''Where are you lost babe,'' she asked in her overly sweet voice. Making me hell irritated. Only one person in this whole world can make me this helpless and that is my father. If it wasn't for him Aria would have been out the door right now.

''None of your business Aria.'' I sneered at her. But still, my dad can't make me like her.

''What's the matter baby?'' she continued unaffected by my snappiness.

''Why are you here Aria. Don't you have your cheerleading and stuff to do?'' I asked, desperate for her to leave me to enjoy the sight of my angel. Who by the way is busy enjoying dinner with jasmine. I hope to God she won't look here and see Aria clinging to me.

''I did all that during the day and I wanted to spend some time with my boo.'' she chirped but I can see the lack of attention is making her irritated too. Good, she should know how I feel whenever she is with me. She doesn't have an ounce of self-respect despite being treated so badly she clings to me like I am her knight in shining armor.

We were friends at some point in life I know her since childhood but our dads changed the nature of our relationship for their benefit. I never wanted to treat her the way I am treating her now. But she refuses to listen to me. I tried to make her explain that there won't be anything between us. Earlier I tried to be polite but when she started threatening girls around me I lost it. Who is she to rule my life? My father alone is enough for that. I treated her badly in hope that she will leave me alone but no. So here we are in this bitter predicament.

''Would you like to have anything else Sir.'' a waiter came by our table to ask us if we would like to have something else. My father owns this diner so we usually hang out here. Jasmine rarely came here since she and Jake broke up. So seeing her here today was quite a surprise, especially the friend she brought with her.

I motioned for the waiter to come closer to me. When he came to a satisfying distance closer. I whispered not wanting anyone to catch my interest in the new girl.

''The bill of the booth at the back is on me.'' the waiter looked in the direction of the girls and nodded but before he could saunter away Jake beckoned him. And whispered something to him. I know what he said so I took my mobile from the table in front of us and messaged him.

Let's split the bill.

Message sent a moment later he takes his phone out of his pocket to look at the message his eyebrows scrunch together. He is confused I can tell. I have never shown interest in any girl like ever. So it's natural for him to be confused. He looked at me with the same look before replying.

Okay.

This is why he is my best friend he never asked unnecessary questions. Like right now and grateful to have someone like him. For a moment I forgot about Aria who was boring holes in my direction. I looked at her for a mere second and the look she gave me was clear that she knows I am up to something but she can go to hell for all I care. I looked at my beauty and was ready to leave but before leaving she glanced at me again one last time for tonight. Ah, her baby blues made my night.

Just as she was out the door I was on my feet to leave too. There is nothing here of my interest now. The one which stopped me from leaving is gone so I shall be too. Aria tried to say something but ignoring her I made my way to the door. What a blissful night tonight is.

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Jake

What just happened? Why did he ask to split the bill he knows that I pay Jasmine's bill every time then? Now don't tell me that he liked her friend. Well, that's a first. But what the f**k was jasmine doing here looking so adorable in her cutoff shorts, tank top, and a flannel shirt on top.

So so adorable. God, I wish I could go up to her, grab her face and kiss her senselessly. Till she f*****g forgets that she is dating that scumbag. Why did she date that douchebag? Her gorgeous face was glowing until she saw me and a scowl appear on her face. I knew that look all too well she was pissed at my presence. But she knew better than that. She knows I will be here. Sometimes I secretly wished that she come here in hopes of seeing me as she know I will be here every other night.

But guess that's not it after our break up she never once bothered to talk to me not even replied to any of my messages. And that stings man. But out of habit I reach for my phone and typed a message.

Looking gorgeous as usual

As expected no reply.

Are you playing hard to get babe?

No reply either

That's why you came here knowing I will be here.

Got her.

Keep dreaming.

was what she said and that's it. Just like that, a big grin appears on my face making me look at her. Only to see her engrossed in eating. Such a charmer she is.

Why did my mom and dad have to ruin the best thing in my life? Why did I let my insecurities get the best of me? How I wish to go back in time and right every wrong.

''Hey, Jake where are you lost man?'' Carson nudged me, I shook my head at him and stood up to leave I can't stay here anymore.

''Are you going, home bro,'' shouted Hank from behind.

''Yeah, good night guys,'' I yelled without turning back I looked in Jasmine's direction to see her looking at me already. Taking my fill of her for the last time for today I left from there.

I reached home in half an hour only to see my dad drinking sitting in the bar in the corner of the living room. He always drinks whenever she misses mom. He loved her soo much but she left him for another man. She said that she was forced to marry dad but when she found her true love she couldn't stop.

I was five when I last saw her. When I used to ask about her dad told me that she was gone. He remarried after five years and told me that Betty is my new mom. She was sweet and baked me goods but I missed my mom.

At 13 I couldn't hold back and asked dad why mom left us. Only then did he tell me their story. I started to hate her. How could she do that to me? Even if she was forced how can she leave her son behind? Isn't a mom and a child bond special, selfless. From that day onwards I despised her.

My dad beckoned me. I went to him.

''Dad why are you drinking?'' I hated what she did to my dad.

''You know why?'' he replied in a small voice.

''Why can't she love me as I loved her Jake. I gave her my all.'' he raised his voice. These are the questions that he used to ask me as if I knew why? I have my own set of whys.

''Dad let's get you to bed.'' I tried to take the drink from his hand but he swatted my hand away. Thankfully Betty isn't here tonight. She went to spend some time with her mother in Alabama. And that explains his drinking out of the blue. He never drinks in front of Betty. He never wanted her to feel uncomfortable around him.

''No, you go to bed. I am fine here with my drinks.''

''No, you are clearly not fine dad. Get up let's go upstairs'' with a lot of push and pull I tucked my dad in bed and made my way to my bedroom.