The Billionaires´Redemption: Starcrossed Lovers

Chapter 6 - Decisions

Jewel POV

I was shocked by what happened earlier with Mike, so much that I decided to stay in my apartment watching Netflix and eating ice cream. I wanted to scream in excitement, yell in frustration and cry about what happened.

Mike's kiss was everything I could think of and that annoyed me so much. So far he has been hot and cold, sending mixed signals. Plus he has also been a complete asshole, and that I can't overlook. But that f*****g kiss kept replaying in a constant loop in my head and my heart raced at the memory of it.

I needed to talk to Joy, but she was flying over an entire ocean and was out of reach. Josh could be an option, but I know for sure that he will flip out at what happened with Mike. He is my baby brother, but he is so protective of us, that he sometimes behaves like the older sibling.

I decided to clear my head. I am seriously thinking that he is not mentally stable. Honestly, it is s f*****g confusing and frustrating, that my best option to move on from what happened, is that move on. I am determined that whatever is going on in Mike´s head, I want to live my life to the fullest and make the best out of my time studying in university. So if I need to avoid him like the plague to be able to accomplish that, I am willing to do it.

I have always planned my decisions. Usually making a list of to-do things, so I took a piece of paper and wrote: The first step, change locks. That is esencial, I will not sleep properly knowing that someone that goes around having this kind of outburst, has a spare key to my place.

Second step, focus on school and making friends. That is what I am here for. I decided to come here because I have loved him in secret, but seeing his behavior, I am not so sure that I want that around me.

The third step is maybe to give Scotty a chance depending on how things move forward. Everytime I think about Scotty, my heart breaks. I know for sure that he is my friend, and that I love him to pieces. In my heart, Mike was the one for me, but after Mike´s attitude toward me, I should think about taking a leap of faith and trying to love Scotty differently.

I took a deep breath, first things first, I reached for my phone and found a nearby locksmith. I called and he was nice enough to come pretty fast, especially when I explained that I was new in town and that I suspected someone had a copy of my key. I couldn't care less if my parents found out, that would be a hell of an interesting conversation.

I took my piece of paper and placed a checkmark next to my first activity. I took a deep breath and played another chapter of the "Tinder Swindler" while zoning in and out of my head.

Tomorrow is orientation day, and knowing that all the new people will gather around and that I would be able to meet new people, helped me to relax a little knowing that things could be getting better soon. So I decided that tomorrow I will start making friends, which will help me to move on with my life.

Mike POV

Shit! I had to get out of there and fast. That kiss was amazing, the best one I have ever had. Soft, tender, passionate.I could become addicted to those lips if they were available to me at my will. My mind kept going to that exact moment, and for the first time, I pictured my life next to Jewel instead of Camila.

I smiled like a fool thinking of the possibilities, and I kept replaying that f*****g amazing kiss. To be honest not even Camila has made me feel those kinds of emotions.

I was f****d, I couldn't stop thinking about it and I needed to do something fast. I walked toward my apartment building, changed into my sports gear, and hit the gym. I decided to burn some steam in a punching bag.

After a couple of rounds at it, Derek, my best friend, came inside the gym. "Hey man, I stopped by your place, but you were not in. I saw Camila with her friends at the coffee shop, so I figured you would be here." He said and I kept punching the bag.

"Mike, what the f**k!" Derek said when he spotted my bloody knuckles. "Having a tough day? Did you argue with Camila or with your dad?" He asked and I shook my head.

Derek is my best friend, he is a playboy and unattached, while I settled with Camila and we have our plans for the future. I trust him with my life, but I wouldn't be able to explain Jewel, without spiking his interest and that is a big f*****g NO.

"You know, s**t happens…" I simply Forrest-gumped the explanation for my behavior.

"Ok, tomorrow is the introduction of the newbies. Are you ready to go hunting?" He patted my shoulder. I froze at his comment. Tomorrow the campus will become alive and he called it ´the hunt´. It was his way to explain how he would spot the cutest new girls and make them fall for him.

As a good bachelor, he needs a wingman and I am his go-to option. We are popular and good-looking, so it was easy to catch the girls' attention. I was afraid of going with Derek, Jewel definitely would be there. Either he would spot her, because she is hot as hell, or I could give myself away and spike his interest. s**t!

Despite my better judgment I nodded, bro's before… you get it right? I can't let my man die alone. It has always been hard for me to make friends, because of my social status. Earlier in life, I realized that the status that my family holds in society is appealing to most of the people around me, and thus finding a true friend is near to impossible. Some people call you their friends, because of the status, position, money, or convenience one could provide.

Being friends with Derek was natural because he is as wealthy as me. He is the son of a popular Hollywood actor. He is loaded and it is a friendship made in heaven. He is outgoing, confident, and good-looking. I, on the other hand, am a bit shyer, also confident, and good-looking. I am more focused on my studies than him, and he loves to party and meet new girls.

Another match made in heaven was mine with Camila. Camila Livingston is the daughter of an oil company. Coming from the same background, ensured me somehow that her feelings are true, and that she is not looking my way because of my money. Hta was one of the things I felt more confident about Camila, but then again thinking of being certain about something, Jewel holds the same status as me, and that made her perfect.

After working out some more, now in the company of my friend,I decide to go back home. I stopped in front of my apartment building debating if I should enter or cross the street. Crossing the street was so tempting that I had to push myself to walk in the opposite direction.

I decided to enter my building, burying every possibility of going after Jewel. As soon as I walked inside my bedroom, I froze at the sigh in front of me.

Camila was on top of my bed wearing a very sexy lingerie outfit that would make anybody hard. I gulped because she is gorgeous, but my emotions were not in the right place.Up until two days ago, I was certain that Camila was the one for me, but now I am not so sure.

I was confused about my feelings and actions regarding Jewel and now my future fiance is here looking for passion and love in my arms. And I intend on complying with her, maybe she is the key to getting Jewel out of my head.

I walked in casually and leaned in to kiss her. Her kiss was bland compared to Jewel and that pissed me off. Camila is my world and now I am comparing her to Jewel. I need to stop that, I need to focus on the gorgeous women in front of me.

"Hey babe, I couldn't wait to see you…so I was waiting here for you." She said seductively.

"Well babe, here I am… although I am sweaty and need a quick shower" I quickly said and her face of fallen. Yesterday I was an ass with Jewel, and now I am being an ass with Camila. What the f**k is going on with me? This is definitely not typical of me.

"But babe, we have been apart for so long… I even prepared this little outfit for you." She pouted and raised her body over her knees on top of the bed. It was sexy as f**k, the outfit, and Camila herself, but I was more concerned about cleaning my body and knuckles than having a good f**k.

I lowered myself to kiss her again, hoping she understands that I want space, but she wrapped her arms around my neck and kissed me passionately. She moved her hands and started stocking my d**k and immediately it came alive.

Things heated up, and we ended up having s*x. As soon as I noticed that Camila was done and sated, I parted from her to take my much-needed and long overdue shower.

As soon as the water hit my skin, my first reaction was hit the wall and yell a muffled f**k! Realizing that everything I did just moments ago with Camila, I secretly wished Jewel to be that girl under me. I am in big trouble, but before leaving New York, my decision was made and I intend to stick to it. I need to keep as far away from Jewel as possible.