Chapter 54

"So, he wants to tell you something important." Jasmine inquired, having a bite from her cheesecake, they were having breakfast at Jasmine's apartment, Claire nodded at her words, she was deeply concerned about what he wanted to talk, "Does he want you to move in with him?" Jasmine voiced her thoughts making Claire choke on her juice.

"What the hell J, why would you say that, when you know it's a fake relation." Claire asked, coughing lightly, "Because that guy is a mystery, he can ask for anything!"

Claire somewhat agreed with her, since the time she knows Jason, she realized she hardly knew anything about his personal life aside from, that he only has his grandmother in his family, his parents are no more, that too she found out from the internet.

She didn't even know how his parents died, "You're right, he definitely is a mystery,"

"So, aren't you getting late?" Jasmine reminded her, Claire's eyes widens as she realized she was getting late, she hurried towards her room, Claire was still staying with Jasmine, she also paid half of the rent, with the money she got from her father.

She wore a pastel yellow color long sleeved crop-top and short skirt, tying her waist length hair half up, she did a natural makeup, applying a nude color lipstick, her hazel eyes looked more dazzling because of the mascara.

She took her black purse and wore black shoes, looking at her reflection in the mirror, she smiled and walked out.

When Jasmine noticed her, she smirked, "Wow, I don't remember you telling me anything about going on a date?" Claire was puzzled by her words, "Why would I, I'm not going on a date."

"Really, I don't think so, look at you, are you trying to make him fall in love with you?" Jasmine teased her.

Claire rolled her eyes, but deep down she wished he fell for her, "Oh my god! You really wish that he falls in love with you! Jasmine jumped from her seat in excitement.

"Shut up J, I'm getting late, bye." Saying that Claire walked away without turning back, not wishing to show Jasmine her rosy cheeks.

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When she reached the company, she felt a bit uneasy as all the eyes were fixed on her, 'Maybe I'm thinking a lot' Trying not to focus on their gaze, she hurriedly walked towards the receptionist, "Hello, Can I m-"

Before Claire could say more, the receptionist said, "You might go, Mr. Kenwood is waiting for you." She sounded cold to Claire.

Saying a thanks, she started walking towards the elevator, when she noticed Mr. Phil waiting for the elevator, talking on the phone. Claire quietly stood beside him.

He didn't notice her as he was in a deep conversation with someone on the phone, when he disconnected the call, he saw her, "Oh, Miss. Claire hello."

"Hello, Mr. Phil, how are you doing," She smiled politely, "I'm doing good, what about you,"

"Well, Jason wanted to meet me,"

"Oh, yeah right, I forgot about it, well I'm sure getting old now." He laughed lightly, "You don't look your age at all." Claire assured him, he was fifty- six years old, but he looked quite young as if he was in his forties. The same she thought for Grandma Scarlett, she was surely in her seventies, but she hardly looks her age.

"I take that as a compliment!"

They got in the elevator as it arrived, Phil insisted on accompanying her till Jason's cabin, when they were standing outside his cabin, Phil told her, "Miss Claire, I don't want you to be surprised, Mrs. Scarlett is waiting for you!"

"What!" Claire almost shouted, covering her mouth. She was already nervous, but now that Grandma was also here, she didn't know what Jason wanted to talk about, 'Maybe he wanted to tell Grandma about us?' She wonders.

After informing her, Phil took his leave, Claire didn't know how to react at that information, Jason didn't even tell her that Grandma would be there, with a sigh she knocked on the door.

"Come in." She heard Jason's voice, opening the door, she was greeted by Grandma, with a wide smile on her face.

Jason who was sitting on his chair tapping his finger on the desk with deep in his thoughts, he was still thinking about the question Grandma asked him, 'Do I like her?' while Austin was staring at his friend who was as always puzzled about his emotions, "Claire what a pleasant surprise,"

Grandma walked towards her embracing her in a warm hug, Claire did the same. "Jason, won't you greet her?" Grandma asked sternly.

"Actually, Grandma he wanted to meet her alone, but you ruined his plan." Austin said, Claire and Jason were speechless, "Austin, it's nothing like that." Claire said sheepishly.

"You don't have to tell me that, I was going to leave after meeting her." Grandma Scarlett told Austin, "I'm just happy to know that he chose you." Grandma smiled at Claire.

Claire glanced towards Jason when Grandma that, he just sighed, "Okay, I have to go now, but we will soon meet, just the two of us."

Grandma turned towards Jason and said, "And you still haven't answered my question that I asked a while ago," Claire stared at them in confusion. "What question?"

"Nothing, she just wanted to know if he likes you or not." Austin interrupted, Claire's heart raced at that question, even she wanted to know if he likes her or not, "Austin! Will you just shut up!" Jason was irritated.

"Jason, how can you talk like that with your friend!" Grandma shouted, huffing loudly, "It's okay Grandma, I'm used to this, l think we should leave them alone to talk or he will be frustrated for the whole day." Austin seemed to enjoy Jason's misery, Grandma Scarlett nodded her head, and walked out from his cabin.

Austin rose up to his feet and walked towards the door, but not before winking at Jason, "That bloody, manipulator!" Jason groaned.

"Um, are you okay?" Claire asked, Jason is nodded his head, "I'm sorry you had to deal with this." Jason stared at her, 'She looks beautiful.' He thought.

"It's okay, I'm always happy to meet Grandma,"

"So, um, why did you wanted to meet me?"

Jason expression turned serious as he got up from his chair and stood in front of her, making her feel nervous, "Will you do something, if I ask you to?"

Claire didn't know he meant, "What do you want me to do? I might help you as long as it's not a murder!"

Claire responding quickly, making him chuckle, but his smile faded when he said something that didn't even make sense to Claire.

"I want you to get the invitations for Sarah's birthday from Jake."