Chapter 159 - I'm Sorry

While on the lift with Arthur, Felix, Stefan, and Daniel, J was uneasy. She really felt that she should do something to make him feel better, after all, it was her fault. Or it is? Did her joke really make him angry? Of course, it did. J sigh, which was noticed by the four men standing around her.

Suddenly Arthur can't help but speak up. "Jokes are made to make people laugh and not meant to be taken seriously. But a joke about your own death, considering the fact that you are actually having death threats and was once abducted, is a bit absurd."

Although Felix and Stefan were shocked at Arthur being so outspoken in front of their Lady Boss, they eventually nodded in agreement. They also felt bad about their Lady Boss' joke earlier knowing the fact that they are the one entrusted to keep her alive.

"I know. I'm sorry." J said with her head down. She only realized it now. Being alone for such a long time, she never bothered to care about what other people might think or feel about what she says or do. They are never related to her anyway, so she was pretty sure that they don't care about her so why would she care. But her situation right now is different. She got four men acting as her security. Thou their relationship is pure of a Lady Boss and Guard, she felt like they sincerely care for her. And she got Jacob, her husband who has told her that he loves her and has been showing how deeply he cares for her. He has been working hard to protect her and keep her safe. He even killed someone who harmed her. How could she joke about her death so casually?

She closed her eyes and sigh. With her hands closed firmly, she said, "Let's go back."

"Miss J, you're back," James said when he saw her. J only nodded. She proceeded to enter Jacob's office while Arthur and his men remained in the lobby.

Jacob was still standing by the window when he heard someone open the door of his office. He turned and saw J walking in. "Did you left something?" he asked with a frown.

J was startled to hear him speak. His voice was gentle but there was sadness. She gulped, as she looked at his face. Actually, she doesn't know what to say to him. She's not good at words, so instead of saying anything she slowly walked in his direction. She continued walking, she didn't stop until she reached Jacob. When she is only an inch away from Jacob, she wrapped her hands around his waist tightly and rested her forehead on his chest.

Jacob was surprised at her action. He was stunned only for a couple of seconds. He wraps his arms around J's body and kissed the top of her head then ask in a gentle tone, "What's wrong?"

J remained silent before she was able to say a word. "I'm sorry."

She tightened her embrace then closed her eyes. "That joke was a bit absurd." she said that in a low voice but Jacob was still able to hear it.

Jacob smiled. His anger and sadness completely disappear the moment J came back and without a word, wrapped her arms around him. "No. it's not... It was totally absurd."

J nodded her head with a pursed lip. "I know. I won't say those words again." she didn't open her eyes or look at Jacob but he can sense her sincerity.

"Good girl."