Chapter 137 - Masochist and Sadist

At that moment it seems like she became deaf, not able to hear the surrounding, only Jacobs words. And now that Jacob was done talking, she can only hear her heartbeat becoming faster and louder.

Jacob who noticed that J was in a trance. He raised his hand and reach out to touch her face. "Honey…"

J was startled to hear Jacob speak again. Although she didn't hear clearly what he said, she sensed the gentle tone that he used. As she didn't know how to react or what to say, she remained speechless and in a daze.

Jacob started to became uneasy, "Hey… Honey… are you…"

J was startled again when she heard Jacob speak again but this time, he seemed to be worried. She didn't let him finish what he was saying instead she crossed the distance between them and circled both her arms around Jacob's waist and buried her face into Jacob's chest. She felt as if a great burden was lifted from her shoulder. For the first time, she was afraid of rejection from someone, and she only felt that from Jacob. She felt relieved. She closed her eyes and inhaled the unique scent coming from Jacob, again to calm her emotions.

Jacob who was bewildered with J's actions pleasantly returned J's embrace even tighter. He pulled his eyebrows in a frown and asked again. "Are you ok?"

"Mmm… are you a masochist?" J said with a nod.

Thou still confused, Jacob's lips curved into a smile. "Hmm… I think it's my turn to ask questions. What do you think?"

"Okay." J's reply was short and she refused to pull away from Jacob's embrace. So, in that position, Jacob started asking.

"I would like to return your question," Jacob said while staring outside the window gently rubbing J's hair. "Are you fine with this marriage?"

J still has her eyes closed when she heard Jacob ask her the same question. She smiled, this man has no originality. She thought then said, "Yeah…"

"Huh?" Jacob suddenly grabs hold of both her shoulders gaping in frustration. "Is that all you can say? After all, I've said that's how you repay me? If I'm a masochist then you are a sadist!" Jacob felt oppressed.

"Mmm… hmm…" J shrugged her shoulders and said, "I guess I'm more than fine with it. Next question please."

Jacob was stunned at first but after a couple of seconds the corners of his mouth lifts up. Well, her reply was better than 'No'. He would consider her answer knowing that she is a person with few words.

Then he continued his questions.

"Should we announce our marriage? Even if your name will be announced after knowing that you are married to me, they will never dare harm you." Jacob said looking at J's eyes.

"Not yet. At the right time." J replied casually.

Jacob's jaw fell, will he ever get an acceptable answer from this woman.

"Okay then, do you have any more secrets hiding from me? You know, it is better to hear it from you than having you investigated again." Jacob's face was serious.

J thought for a moment. In fact, there is. She thought about Lance. But how is she going to explain about Lance to him? Therefore, she replied, "Actually... there is..."

Jacob's brows furrowed instantly.

"But I'm not going to tell it now because you might misunderstand. So maybe one of these days..." there was uncertainty in J's tone. She was not sure if Jacob will let it slip.