Chapter 207 - Silent Assurance

Noah walked fast, Jacob noticed. In just a couple of seconds, Noah reached them. Noah was about to hug J, at that moment, Jacob with his one hand holding J's and the other on his pocket was quick to notice and was able to shield J with his body. Upon seeing this, J's eyes widened in embarrassment while Noah stopped his open arms in mid-air. He felt awkward.

"Uhm... Jacob... That's not necessary." after saying that J takes a step on her left and gave Noah a hug. Jacob narrowed his eyes with lips pressed together at the sight.

J tousled the hair of Noah then said. "Boy, when did you arrived? You looked taller than the last time I saw you. How was life in the army, hmm?"

"Ha-ha. I don't think I can be any taller than this." Noah scratched the back of his neck. "I arrived just a week ago."

"Huh? A week ago? How long will you be staying then?"

"Just two weeks," Noah replied. Noah is a 25-year old soldier. He was born and grew up in Lodgepole Estate. He has served the army ever since he graduated from college. Thou J spends most of her time alone at home or with Lance when she was young, she was fond of Noah who was then five years younger than her. When J came back five years ago, she found out that Noah joined the army and since then she seldom sees him. And whenever they got the chance to see each other it would only take one or two hours. The longest was when she had her day off and at the same time Noah went home for a vacation, that day they spent the whole day harvesting oranges in the orchard. And that was two years ago.

"Ehem..." Jacob cleared his throat while glaring at them. J instantly noticed his black mood so she immediately shifted her body towards him and introduce each other.

"By the way, this is Jacob... And this is Noah." J said earning an icy stare from Jacob.

Jacob raised his brow waiting for J to introduce him as her husband. But minutes past... she didn't. What did he expect? He just wanted to show this guy that J is his, and to back off. He sighed in defeat.

Noah looked like he wanted to ask J something but he didn't voice it out. Not that he is afraid of her or Jacob but everyone got used to not ask her a question. They are well aware that if J wanted them to know, she would tell them herself. If she didn't, that means she doesn't want them to know. So, he just looked at Jacob with curiosity.

J knew very well Jacob's temper. That scrutinizing look that Jacob is giving Noah obviously says that he is jealous of him. While Noah, on the other hand, looked at Jacob with a focused gaze. He was just curious. J believes that she doesn't have to explain herself but she knew that she has to do something to make Jacob at ease. So she reached out for Jacob's hand and squeezed it. Jacob felt the warmth brought by J's hand and turned to look at her. He found her looking at him with a sweet smile. At that moment, he felt a sense of tranquility. His gloominess and envy all ceased. He knew that that smile is meant only for him, making him felt assured that she is only for him.