Chapter 501 - ACQUAINTANCE: PART II

"You, you b*stard…" Jackson grabs Cris by his shirt as he violently interrogates the man. "What did you do?" 

"Yo, came down… What the heck are you doing?" 

"Big brother, please calm down. Maybe, I'm just mistaken." Jackie quickly took action for what she said as she realized she had worried her brother. "I just thought, maybe I've met him before…"

"See, see, goddamn it, Jackson, calm down will you. I would never do such a thing to your sister…" 

"You b*stard, what are you trying to say. Just because you treat me like a dog doesn't mean you can do anything to my sister." 

Jackson clenched his fist, preparing to punch the man, Cris noticed it and was able to stop it on time. 

"Damn it, have you forgotten, f*ck, you know me, you know I…" 

Jackson quickly let go of the man as he realized what he was referring to. He sighs regretfully as he almost forgot something so important about the guy which made him almost admire him. "Sorry, I lost my cool."

"Mr. Cris, I'm sorry if my words have caused misunderstandings, I just really thought you look quite familiar." 

Cris patted the girl on the shoulder and smiled, "Don't worry about that, maybe we did meet in one of the social gatherings and have bump into each other."

"Ah, that could be it." Jackie agreed ti it was the only reasonable answer to why she found the man so familiar. 

"You f*cking slave, you better buy me a new shirt. Look what you've done?" Cris pointed out that his shirt was all stretched and worn out. 

"Fine, fine, after we drop my sister off. Not only will I get you a new shirt, I'll buy you some food as well."

"Now we're talking." Cris smiled as he ignored what happened. 

However, the man continued to watch Jackie as she walked back to the car. If the man did not react right away, he too would have asked if the two have actually met before. 'Strange, why do I feel like I met her before as well.'

Well, since they agreed that it might be due to a social gathering since they are both from elite families, the chance of them meeting would have been high. But, the chance of them remembering each other would be slim. 

When they all got inside the car, Jackie seated at the back in order for her brother and Cris to catch up with each other. Since, she'll be getting off soon. 

"Brother, can you drop me at La Plantas Flores."

"Alright."

Whilst Cris and Jackson catch up with each other, Jackie in the back was busy on her phone. 

Jackie: [Babes, you won't believe who I am with right now?]

Lizzy: [Who?]

*Jackie sent a picture of her brother and Cris's back as they drove down the busy streets*

Elizabeth, who was lying in her bed, waited for Jackie's reply. When she received the images, her eyes widened as she was shocked to see the picture. But, she recalled the man was back on the other side of the world. 'Silly, Why am I thinking too much about him.'

Jackie: [It's big brother Jackson and his friend.]

Lizzy: [I see, well, have fun with them. I'm going to get some rest for now.]

Jackie: [Don't forget, big brother will pick you up.]

Lizzy: [Alright, see you later.]

Jackie smiled, pleased to have girl talks with her best friend again. It's been a while and she misses the feeling a lot.

"Miss Jackie, you seem happy?" Cris asked, noticing the smile of the girl in the rear view mirror.

"You can just call me Jackie, Mr. Cris. You're my brother's friend, there's no need to be formal. And, I am… Since my best friend will be attending tonight's party." 

"Ah, speaking of parties, dude, you must come. I have a pretty lady to introduce to you." 

"Jackson, it isn't your engagement party." 

Jackie giggled as he saw how Cris continued to belittle his brother. His brother was someone whom everyone respected a lot, yet this man continued to bully him. "Mr. Cris, it's fine. Please, it would be a pleasure for me and my fiance if you join us."

"See, you *ss. I'm her big brother, of course…" 

"Just be quiet, and focus on the road." Cris pushed the man's face away from him to focus on the road ahead, he then turned to Jackie and replied, "Thank you, I'll be there then. And please, Cris will do." 

In front of La Plantas Flores.

Steven was already at the front of the shop waiting for Jackie when he saw the car coming. He opened the car door for the girl and was surprised to see the person in the front seat. 

"Cris?"

"Steven?" 

Cris got down of the car surprised to see the young man. He quickly gave him a hug but was automatically pushed away by the man. 

"When was the last time you took a shower." 

"Don't ask." Jackson answered for him as he too had asked the same question and knows how the guy will answer. 

"What he said." Cris replied as he patted the man on the shoulder. "I didn't expect you to be tying the knots with Jackson's sister." 

"Ha-ha, it's a long story." 

"Good for you man, I'm proud of you." 

Jackie was bewildered by what was happening and asked, "You, you know, brother's friend." 

"Hmm, since I'm friends with your brother I've met Cris a couple of times." 

"So that explains why I found him so familiar."

"Why?" 

"Earlier, when I saw him I thought I'd meet him before." 

Steven thought about it but it didn't make sense. "If I'm not wrong, this would be the first time you've met him. You see, this guy is like a ghost. He'll suddenly disappear all of the sudden, and return like this."

"Really?" Jackie contemplated as she couldn't explain why she found the man so familiar. 

��Yeah, I mena, I hardly get to see him as well. The only time I get to see him is when he needs something and I guess Jackson is…"

"Don't you dare say it if you want to keep my sister by your side." Jackson glared at the man as he was about to call him a slave. Well, the guy does treat his friends like one but replays them generously. They understand why the guy is always like that and they have been with him for years that they got used to it. 

"Brother, you should take brother Cris to eat now."

"Thank you for reminding me Jackie, I'm sure your brother was trying to buy some time to throw me out." Cris turned to Jackson with a smirky yet frightening smile. 

"Well then, you two take care. I'll see you later before I lose my head." 

Jackson quickly got inside the car to start the engine. Cris bid farewell to the couple before getting in the car. "Well then, I'll see you both tonight. Take care." 

As the car vanished, Jackie continued to be in deep thought about Cris. 

"Is something wrong?" 

"Are you really sure this is the first time I met him." 

"Hmm, I'm pretty sure."