Chapter 22

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Maya pov:

"What the fuck?" I mumbled. I stared at Brian as he did the same. I ran my eyes all over his body and  I gulped. Then I realized I was checking him out and shrugged the thoughts away.

As I look back to his face, I feel his eyes roam around my body which clearly made me insecure for no reason. I shifted uncomfortably in my position as his eyes raked through my body. It felt like he could see right through. 

Just then I heard footsteps and I looked further behind Brian to see a happy Drake walking towards us along with Maria.

"Ah! I see you have met my cousin already Maya" Drake grinned and I looked between Drake and Brian in shock.

"C-cousin?" I stuttered.

"Oh she already knows him babe" Maria smirked and I glared at her.

"Oh How? and why are you still standing outside? Come on in" Drake gestured me to move forward.

I walk past Brian who had been silent the whole time and stood right next to Maria.

"They go to the same high school and Brian and Maya are......pretty close" Maria smirked again.

Brian closed the door before walking past us. Drake and Maria showed me the way to the living room. As I entered, I could feel all eyes on me. I looked around and was again stunned to see another familiar person other than my family,Brian and Drake.

"Maya! Wow I didn't know you were Maria's sister. I should've though, you guys look similar." Jason walked up and hugged me. I hugged him back.

"I see you are also familiar with my brother Maya." Drake smiled. I pulled away and  looked between Jason and Drake. I realized they also look similar. Wait! If Jason was Drake's brother then he would be Brian's cousin too. Then when they met the other day, why were they acting as though they hate each other. I looked over at Brian to find him scrolling through his phone.

"Are you stalking my family?" He joked and I grew beet red.

"Coincidence I guess." I suggested and he nodded. 

I looked behind to see Jacob who greeted me with a nod and I waved at him. Suddenly a lady who is probably in her 50's approaching me with a warm smile.

"You must be Maya" She smiled and I nodded.

"My oh my you are pretty, I'm these eggheads mom. You can call me Samantha" She gestured towards Jason and Drake. I blushed and chuckled at the same time.

"Ma!" Drake whined.

"Oh hush child" She waved him off.  Another woman in her 50's joined Samantha. She looked very similar to Jacob and Brian. Both of them had her eyes and plump lips. I'm guessing she is their mom.

"Hello Maya! Oh my god finally good to see you in person." The lady exclaimed.

What did she mean by in person?!

"It's nice to meet you too Mrs.Smith" I smiled.

"Oh please, call me Rose, Mrs.Smith sounds very formal and makes me feel old" She whispered while engulfing me in a hug. I giggled in response. Then Samantha and Rose introduced me to their beloved who just gave a tight smile and a shake hand. Brian's dad and Brian were looking almost similar if it weren't for the beard and grey strands on Mr.Smith's hair. He looked more of an older version of Brian. Brian's dad and Jason's dad were brothers.

"If we are done with formalities can we take a seat." Jason enquired. 

"Sure , please have a seat." Samantha gestured and I nodded.

"Maya come on sit next to me." Jason told as he grabbed my hand. Brian immediately ran an plopped on the sofa where Jason was taking me. Jason's jaw clenched and gave a cold glare too Brian.

"Move" Jason sneered. Brian smirked and shook his head.

"I came here first " Brian shrugged. Jason was about to do something but was interrupted by Samantha.

"Boys! Remember our talk. Jason, sweetie let Brian sit there. Find another place." Samantha warned and Jason growled at a pissed of Brian.

"Jason, it's alright. I'll sit next to Jax." I assured and he nodded, dissapointingly.

I went and sat next to Jax who looked at me with a serious face.

"You are not dating any one of them are you?" He asked. 

"No I am not" I quickly replied.

"Yet" Sam continued and  I glared at him which made Jax's body stiffen.

"If you are, I'm gonna have to talk with him." Jax assured and I gulped remembering the way he had a 'talk' with Drake when he got to know they were dating.

"Calm down babe" Evie's voice softened his hardened look. I zoned out after the men started talking about business. Even Sam seemed interested in it.

After sometime I noticed Brian was no longer in the living room and I excused myself for washroom.

I took a right and another right and I am confused as fuck to the path to the washroom, As I turned I bumped into a wall  and was about to fall when a pair of hands wrapped around my waist and pulled me back to my original position. I looked up to meet a familiar pair of blue eyes.

"What are you doing here?" Brian asked, pissed off.

"I was searching for the washroom." I mumbled and I heard him sigh.

"Go left and go straight." He instructed and I mumbled a thankyou.

He left my waist which caused the warmth of his body to move away from me. I felt sad but shrugged it.

"Brian" I called out, he turned around and looked at me.

"I'm sorry" I looked at him with hurt in my eyes. He just looked at me, an emotion flashed through his eyes but it went back cold. he just turned back and walked away. I sighed, went to the washroom and finished my business and hurried back to the dining room.

As I looked at the arrangement, everyone were  already seated in their place and there was only one place left and it was next to Brian. I notice Jax intensely looking at Brian but Brian didn't even notice. I slowly walk over and take a seat in between Brian and Maria.

We ate our dinner quietly to be precise. Mr.Smith broke the silence by asking me a question.

"So... Maya, What are you planning to do after high school? I mean as in career." He looked at me.

"I would probably do an mba or get a designers degree. With mba I would be able to join dad's company or I would wanna start a clothing line." I spoke confidently. he nodded as if he was satisfied with the answer.

"Okay I wanna ask something." Jason speaks up and all eyes are on him.

"I'm doing this here so I could take your permission too Jaxon and Sam." He informed.

Jason looked at me and smiled.

"Maya? Would you go out on a date with me?" Jason grinned. I was astonished when I heard him say those words. I was speechless. Although Jason is an amazing guy, I won't be able to keep him happy cause I don't like him in that way.

"No she will not." Brian scowled at Jason. Brian clenched his jaw.

"last time I checked, you are not Maya. So Maya?" He looked at me with hope.

"I told she will not go with you." Brian glared at Jason.

"Who the fuck are you to her to tell that?" Jason roared , getting up.

"Boys!!" Rose yelled but no one seemed to pay attention to her.

"I am someone alright" Brian retorted, getting up as well.

"Brian and Jason sit your asses down" Mr.Smith warned.

Jason and Brian walked towards each other. Jason almost looked deadly but not as much as Brian. Soon, Jason punched Brian right below his nose which resulted in a busted lip. Brian soon punched Jason's stomach.

"What the fuck is going on?" Jax seemed annoyed.

"We are so sorry. They can't stand each others presence, you were not supposed to see this." Rose explained. The elderly men looked beyond pissed at this point.Now everyone seemed yelling at them to stop.

 I immediately got up and walked towards them. They were so engrossed in fighting that they didn't notice me. I walked up behind Brian. I wrap my arms around his bicep and pulled him with all my force. He seemed to have caught me off gaurd and pulled back looking down at me. Just then, I felt a movement on my left from the corner of my eye. I snapped my head in that direction and my hand immediately blocked Jason's hand which was about to punch me.

"What the fuck is wrong with you both?" I roared. Brian seemed to be breathing heavily and Jason looked down in shame. He immediately walked away and disappeared from my eyes. 

I looked over at Rose who was staring at me with shock along with others.

"Could you get me the first aid kit." She nodded and ran into the kitchen.

I take a hold of Brian's arm and pulled him towards the chair. He took his hands off me and mumbled I'm fine. I rolled my eyes and tried to take his hand again.

"I said I'm fine" He snapped. I growled and leaned over and grabbed his right ear and twisted it.

"What the fuck?" He winced in pain.

I dragged him towards the chair and made him sit, not leaving his ear.

"I said I'm fine" He growled trying to shake my hand off. I twisted it harder and he winced more.

"Say it again, I dare you" I sneered and he remained quiet.

Rose came running with the first aid kit and gave it to me. I took out the essentials  and cleaned his wounds. He had a busted lip, a bruised cheek and bruised knuckles.

He hissed few times but remained quiet.

"I said I'm fine" I mocked him and he glared at me. I walked towards the kitchen, opened the fridge and grabbed a frozen peas bag and returned. I placed it on his cheek and ttok his hand to hold it.

I looked around and noticed everyone looking at me with shocked expression.

Mr.Smith had a smirk plastered on his face and so did his brother. Jax was staring at me as though I had grown two heads while Evie was grinning like an idiot, Samantha and Rose were smiling at me. Sam was smirking too while Drake and Maria had a look of horror on their face. Jacob was still eating his dinner as though he was watching a movie.

"Is there something wrong?" I asked, raising an eyebrow.

Rose rushed to me and engulfed me in a hug. I hugged her back before she pulled away.

"Oh my god! You are perfect for him" She beamed at me. I could feel the heat crawl up my neck.

"I've never seen my son be that damn obedient with any one other than his parents, although except for today. You must be something." Mr.Smith grinned at me.

"Thank you? Mr.Smith" I looked confused.

"Oh please, It is Benjamin for you" He assured and I widened my eyes and so did everyone.

"Thank you.......Benjamin" I smiled.

"Wow! seems like the Jackson women can tame the Smith's pretty well." Samantha smirked while Maria hid her face in Drake's chest and I blushed furiously while they all laughed.

"Anyways!! Thanks for the dinner Samantha. We have to go now. Sam and Maya have high school tomorrow"

"Sure! not like this is the last time we are gonna meet and besides we will be meeting at the charity ball in two-three weeks and one month later your wedding. Your parents are coming for the charity ball right?" Maria nodded and  hugged Samantha before we walked back to the entrance of the door.

While walking there. Rose placed her hand on my shoulder. I looked at her and smiled.

"You should come here more often sweetheart. I would love to get to know you better." She smiled and I nodded in response.

"I'll definitely try" I smiled.

We bid our good byes although Jason was no where seen. I noticed jax was whispering something in Brian's ear. Jax quickly regained his posture and placed his arm around Evie's waist before guiding her to the car. I looked at Brian who was looking at me. I looked away and walked towards the cars. I went with Jax and Evie in Jax's car while Sam took Maria in his car.

The car ride home was silent mostly because the whole day was exhausting and Jax knew I wouldn't answer any of his questions now. 

As soon as we reached home, I ran up to my room, changed into my hoodie and nothing else cause I didn't feel like wearing anything else. I plopped on my comfortable bed, snuggled my blanket and drifted to sleep from the exhausting day I had.

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