Jeremy's little guy down there got excited on its own as her voice was so seductive. And her breath...

"Shut up,

" he hissed and Jerlina looked at him.

"Why?

" she asked. She could see from his expression that he's feeling uncomfortable somewhere.

And judging by their position, she could understand where he is uncomfortable. In a way, she felt sorry for him. He must have blue balls by now.

"Okay,

" she tried to get back.

She was not in the mood to help him in any way for now and so she decided to keep her distance. She was told that it would be hurtful for men if they stay like this for long. She wanted to spare him the pain.

"Do you not like to stay closer to me?

" he asked and Jerlina was stunned for a moment.

"It's not that... I just...

"

"Are you angry because I asked you to shut up?

" he asked and Jerlina took in a deep breath.

"No, I am not angry at you. Aren't you feeling uncomfortable down there? I thought it would help if I stay away.

" Jerlina decided to be open.

"Not really...

" he looked at her and there were frown lines between his eyes.

"Am I confusing you, Joel?

" she asked tracing her finger between his eyes gently. He closed his eyes without saying anything.

She is acting confusingly. One moment she doesn't want him near her and the next moment she gets closer. His heart is not prepared for this hot and cold reaction.

Every time she gets away from him he feels like his heart failed. He didn't like that feeling. And she cried too much watching a movie.

"I'm sorry I'll-

"

He opened his eyes.

"Don't apologize for this, Jerlina,

" he interjected her.

"I'd prefer it if you don't apologize for something so trivial. I don't understand what goes on in your mind is all. Are you feeling sad or do you want something?

"

"Okay, I won't apologize, Geez!

" Jerlina pouted and his serious expression softened a bit.

But he was expecting an explanation for her behavior. And judging by how he is, she could safely say that he was not lying when he said that he didn't date anyone before.

He knows nothing about women.

"There is nothing much going on in my mind. It's called mood swings that happen at times like this and... I am usually tame, but this time it hurts a lot and I lose my bearings often. I'm sor-

" she stopped herself from apologizing remembering his words.

"So you don't hate me and I didn't do anything wrong? You don't lack anything?

" he asked.

"No, I don't hate you and you've been a darling the entire day! And I have everything I need. Ah, I hate to be like this, but... It's the hormones, I swear. Please understand that I'll act better with you, okay?

" she really felt bad about her behavior now.

"That's fine,

" he hugged her close.

"I understand. I guess there is a lot I have to learn...

" he rubbed her back.

Women are complicated. They look fragile but they have a lot of strength. They can endure a lot. They are exceptional to bear this kind of thing every month.

He'd have quit in a month or two.

His heart got light knowing that her odd behavior at times is not because her mind is wavering regarding him or she is remembering the past. It is more of a hormonal thing.

"I want to turn. My shoulder hurts being in the same posi-

"

"Okay,

" he let out a sigh and loosened his hold.

"I'm just saying in case you weep thinking that I don't want to look at your face or something,

" she said with a playful smile and he glared at her. But he ended up laughing looking at her happy face.

"I never weep. Shut up and do what you want, woman.

"

Jerlina giggled in his embrace. He pretended to close his eyes but Jerlina could see he was sneaking a peek. Jerlina kept on staring holding back her laughter. She could see his eyelids shaking as he tried to hold on.

"What? Can't stop staring at my face?

"

In the end, he couldn't keep on pretending and opened his eyes.

"You have a handsome face...

" Jerlina bopped his nose.

"Why can't I look at it?

"

"Do what you want,

" he closed his eyes for real.

Jerlina resting on her elbow watched him. He is very handsome. And the beard just makes him look more manly.

After watching him for a while, she got bored since he didn't react. Watching him sleep, she felt sleepy. She lied with her back facing him and her lips curved to a smile as his hand enveloped around her and pulled her closer.

His warm breath fell on the crown of her head and her back was touching his firm chest. His warm hand around her made her feel secure.

As she tried to sleep her cramps started to get worse and she let out a groan.

"Shh,

" he rubbed her belly and placed a kiss on her earlobe. Jerlina felt the pain slowly going away.

"Is it better now?

" he whispered and she nodded.

"That's good,

" he said.

"Now sleep.

"

Jerlina almost jumped up when his hand slithered into the waistband of her nightwear. But he carefully placed his hand on her lower abdomen. In a short time, she had a very perfect hot pack that would never turn cold.

Jerlina felt like a baby getting lulled to sleep as she was in his comfortable embrace. She forgot all of her discomforts and hearing the soothing rhythm of his breath, she fell asleep.

Ah... I love him so much...

-----

"So..?

" Jeremy looked at Bobby placing his phone on the table.

This is the forty-second missed call from Emma. He was not willing to answer her calls because he expected her to come to him to apologize in person before he hears anything else from her.

Was he hurt doing this to Emma? Yes.

But she needs to realize that she did wrong and that's why he is mad at her. If she is not willing to accept that she is wrong, he is not willing to give her the time of his day.

"Tara had coffee with Harold. And you can expect that she told him everything,

" Bobby sat crossing his legs and started patting his ankle.

Jeremy predicted as much. Tara is a liability, but she can be used to instigate Harold to make a move.

"The protection around the Hopkins Glassware company?

" Jeremy asked.

"That's settled... but...

" Bobby hesitated.

"Is there a problem?

" Jeremy asked.

"Harold went to meet Emma yesterday and she went out to meet her friends at the Equestrian Club.

"

"Equestrian Club?

" Jeremy knitted his brows.

"What's with her sudden interest in horses?

"

With a sigh, he rubbed his temples.

"Find out who else was there,

" Jeremy looked up to see Bobby with a knowing smile.

"You already did?

" Jeremy raised his brows.

Of course, Bobby would have. He is not his trusted advisor for nothing.

"So who?

" Jeremy asked.