"Fight? Is it even possible?" He muttered more to himself than to Jessica. He would love to but the will to fight had long been extinguished when he discovered he lost the use of his legs.
From the moment he woke up he knew he had been defeated, he had become a pawn in another person's game, he has lost all essence of existence and is now just a shadow of himself — the pain, the betrayal, the scorn and mockery had all taken a toll on him because of a single reason, he is crippled, disabled and never to walk again.
He don't want to imagine himself showing up at an event seated in a wheelchair —the stares, the glare, the scorn and mockery of the people that once looked up to him, he wouldn't dare imagine what it would look like.
He glanced briefly at the lady seated beside him clamouring to assist him, he smiled mockingly—it must be a joke, an expensive joke. He sighed deeply "If wishes could come true easily everyone would have what they want." He said helplessly.
Jessica nodded "You are right. But one needs to try Davis, if you don't dare how do you win?" She asked.
Davis don't want to bother himself answering the question. It is clearly impossible for a loser with no extra card to turn the table.
But then, Jessica is a strong reminder of his downfall, her presence a testament of his inability and disability. No matter how he wanted to believe this lady, it is not possible even though he wanted to try, he wanted to turn the tables.
"Miss Brown, I think you don't have to worry about me rather worry more about yourself because this marriage is a sham that needs to end", he said. His tone cold and devoid of emotion much to Jessica's surprise.
It was a total shift in the man who has been talking to her, she had thought they will reach a concensus that will help them work out something reasonable but just like before he had totally shut her out. Jessica shrugged her shoulders "It really needs to end and will definitely end but then Mr. Davis not too soon". She smirked.
Davis glanced at her briefly "Not too soon?"
"Sure", she smirked. She leaned closer to him with a hint of amusement on her lips and mischief in her eyes, Davis breathe hitched as he drew back to avoid her but was trapped in between her and the car door. Jessica gazed into his eyes with an intensity that made Davis avert his gaze as he struggled to control his inner turmoil.
"Are you scared you might fall in love with me?" Jessica asked, a smile tugging at her lips as she watched Davis with interest. She didn't bother to unravel the meaning behind his changing expression, but rather it was more pleasing and interesting to tease him; an action that usually leaves him stumped and flustered.
Davis never expected his composure to falter because of her closeness,his heart raced at an alarming rate while he struggled to maintain his composure and his gaze unwittingly fell on her rosy lips "Why not kiss her to make her shut up?" He thought. Before he could realize himself he leaned in and kissed her lips, time stood still. Ethan's mouth widened in surprise as his hand flew to his mouth to stop him from screaming out, the driver slammed the brake on impulse. "Am sorry Sir" he quickly apologized. Jessica couldn't believe it, her eyes widened like saucer, leaving her stupefied as she struggled to process wat had just happened. Her heart racing uncontrollably, her face reddened as she traced her finger on her lips in confusion.
Shocked by his impulse, he quickly distanced himself from her. "You talk too much", he muttered, his voice hoarse as he struggled to gather his composure. He couldn't believe his action, though it was brief but he felt drawn in to the kiss. He wished he had continued but then his reasoning prevailed. He shouldn't have any contact with Jessica. But seeing her stumped and embarrassed, he felt happy. and a gentle smile tugged at his lips. "It's quite refreshing", he murmured to himself.
Quickly, she moved away from him, she coughed lightly to hide her embarrassment. She had really lost to Davis and in a most embarrassing way she never thought of. She glared at him furiously. It was her first kiss and she lost it just that way. She made a strong decision not to tease him anymore.
Jessica was seething with rage while Davis was in a good mood. The trip to the Brown family is really rewarding. It seems to be a bad choice of his to stay away from this forced bride of his. He had always felt she was a thick skinned lady but it seems he is underestimating her. May be it is time to discover who she is.
Jessica was fuming with rage she would have instructed the driver to return back to the mansion but tnen she must honour this visit. She released a sharp breathe to relieve herself, she rested her head and closed her eyes.
Davis smiled, it seems it worked. Finally she kept quite. But he couldn't help glancing at her "Can she really assist me?" He muttered to himself before he closed his eyes to rest and think —he just wants to be in his own world without distractions but then the scene of him kissing Jessica made his heart race.
Jessica felt his movement and slightly opened her eyes, she glanced at his side profile and sighed "some people are created special", she murmured to herself. It is still baffling to her how Vera Louis left this god amongst men to choose the foolish son of Desmond after been with him for a decade when It is already a difficult task for her within this twenty four hours not to talk of a decade. With a shrug of her shoulders she turned her gaze to the window, the bustling cities, tranquility of the meadow and her tumultuous heart all fading off as the car advanced forward.
George might have been the one that summoned her for the after marriage meeting of parents but knowing her family well she knew it is far from been a simple meeting of daughter and son-in-law. It must be a battle of titans, she cannot make any mistake. Glancing at Davis, she made a mental note to be careful about him or what he takes there.
The voice of the driver announcing their arrival brought her out of her thought. Slowly, she alighted from the other side and walked toward the other door, where Ethan came down to open the door for Davis and help him into the wheelchair.
The butler approached them and with a slight nod "Welcome Mr. Allen", he greeted as he ushered them into the Brown family living room.