Chapter 619 - Teasing

After they spent more than an hour in the clinic, Jacob brought J into his office at the top of the main building.

The moment they stepped into the office, Jacob turned around and looked at her with arms crossed in front of his chest demanding an explanation.

J knew that she has to explain although she is not regretful of what she's done.

"Okay, I'm not sorry for what I've done, but I am sorry that I disregarded you." Thou her tone is not apologetic, at least it was trying to appease him. "I just wanted to do something to show my gratitude to them and the moment you said that some are in the clinic, I knew that I had to be there to help especially that I know that I can. And I knew that you wouldn't allow me which I think is so illogical."

"And you worrying too much when we are inside your domain is illogical," J added.

Jacob just listened to her until she is done. "Okay, so what is logical to you?" He asked with a raised brow.

J was taken aback. She didn't expect him to ask that question. "Uhm..." She tried and think of what to say while Jacob waits for her patiently.

"Would you allow me to visit the patients tomorrow?" J asked with uncertainty. Jacob allowed her today because he doesn't have any choice but she is not sure if he would allow her the next time.

"Okay, what else?" Jacob replied with amusement in his face.

J was surprised that Jacob allowed her and now he is asking her again which J finds suspicious.

"And allow me to help in the clinic while we stay here?" She said with a cocked head.

Jacob is trying to hide the small smile that is trying to come out of his lips. He finds her cute and amusing. "Is that all?"

"I think so...for now. Are you teasing me?" J become irritated the moment she saw that small smile that Jacob is trying to conceal.

Jacob laughed.

J frowned. "You are teasing me."

Jacob pulls her into a tight embrace. "Knowing how stubborn you are, I know I'll be seeing you in the clinic if I didn't allow you. And about earlier, I was more scared than angry because maybe I haven't moved on to the fact that I almost lost you today, and seeing that you are not in my office it drives me insane."

"It drives me insane that I almost forgot we are inside my territory and that no one could ever harm you as long as you are here in my domain."

Jacob sighed. "God, you are making me crazy!"

J felt Jacob's arms around her tightened. She could feel his tensed muscle and breathing. "Ah...you're...squeezing me..." J said in a muffled voice because her face is buried in Jacob's chest.

"Oopss...Sorry." Jacob loosened his embrace but he didn't let go of her. He kissed the top of her head before he rested his face on the crook of her neck.

J felt tingles all over her body when Jacob's warm breath touched her skin.

"Jacob..."

"Now it's back to 'Jacob'?" His voice on her neck sounds disappointed.

J smiled because he is acting like a child crying on her shoulder when something has gone wrong.

"Honey..." J put it correctly and somehow, the words feel good to her tongue especially when the word is intended for Jacob.

"Better..." J could feel Jacob's lips spread into a smile.

"Thank you, for everything," J said, her voice is filled with emotions. "And I love you." It was short but J believes that it was the most appropriate words to describe how she feels right now.

Jacob raised her head and look at her. J's arms were wrapped around his waist loosely and she kept it that way. "I love you more in a countless way." He leaned closer to her face and kissed her on the forehead, her closed eyes, then to the tip of the nose, to both her cheeks then lastly to her lips. It was soft and gentle.

"Now, I will allow you to help in the clinic and do whatever you want in here, but Arthur will stay with you if I cannot accompany you. Okay?" Jacob said but he still keeps her in his arms.

J nodded her head with a smile.

"Good. But..." Jacob poked the tip of her nose. "don't be stubborn and go to the places that you are not supposed to be. Especially, the basement."

J is not oblivious to the existence of the chambers in the basement and Jacob knows that. So, before she could venture down there, he warned her ahead of time.

"It is not a place for you to wander around," Jacob added. Maybe one day, he can show it to her but not today. He is not sure if she could stomach stepping in the basement especially now that he had remodeled the chamber based on his preference.