Cold Showers novel Chapter 16

Lilian planned on not allowing Jayda go to work but Jayda proved her wrong with how energetic she turned out to be. She woke up early and offered to make breakfast for herself and Lilian.

Lily made sure Jay ate everything that was on her plate and she made sure her best friend took her vitamins.

They cleaned up, prepared for work and left Jayda's apartment in their cars.

Jayda got to her office at exactly 8.30 am. She placed her handbag on the golden brown mahogany desk, then settled in her chair. She took out her diary and went through all of what she had to do for the day. She was about to do some paperwork when she was disturbed by someone knocking on the glass walled door.

"Come in," Jayda said absentmindedly without looking at the person who knocked.

"Someone delivered this for you ma'am " Anna smiled as she placed a big bouquet of red roses along with a box of chocolates on Jayda's table.

Jayda looked at the items on her table, then she took a look at Anna, her Secretary.

"Are you sure they are for me?" She asked. Anna nodded.

"From who?"

"A delivery guy brought it here. He said it was for Jayda Wright."

Jayda reached for the note in the middle of the roses.

"I'm deeply sorry for everything, Jayda. I'm not expecting you to forgive me immediately but please give me a chance to prove to you and our baby that I'm worthy to be in your lives."Sebastian Miller.

Jayda shook her head in disbelief. She put the note back in the middle of the roses.

Anna was about to take her leave but Jay stopped her.

In two minutes, Jayda typed a couple of things on her laptop and printed it. She folded the printed paper and placed it in a white envelope that had her firm's logo. 'Saunders and Co.'

"Send them back to Miller's Inc." She referred to the items Seb sent to her. "Ensure they are delivered to Sebastian Miller along with this." She handed the envelope over to Anna.

Anna reached for the items on Jayda's desk, then exited her office.

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The term "Heartbroken." was not enough to describe how Sebastian felt when his receptionist walked into his office with the items he sent to be delivered to Jayda this morning.

"She sent them back," Maria mumbled as she placed the items on his desk.

"This was delivered too." She handed her Boss a white envelope which he opened instantly.

Sebastian went through the letter. It was a Formal reminder, requiring him to deliver the documents Jayda sent to him by noon today.

She made it known in the letter that the papers must be sent back with his signature already tendered. And the restraining order filed against him applied to gifts. Therefore he shouldn't have anything delivered to her office or home.

Sebastian sighed in defeat. "You can go." He dismissed Maria who took her leave instantly.

Seb wanted to deliver the gifts himself this morning but he decided not to because he knew she would not welcome his presence. He was probably the last person she wanted to see.

Words couldn't describe how guilty Sebastian felt but he was determined to make things right. He knew it was going to be difficult for Jayda to forgive and accept him but he was going to give it his all.

Sebastian rose to his feet, reached for his car keys and wallet and made his way out of his office. He met his secretary, Jessica, on his way to the elevator.

"Sir, I was coming to remind you of the meeting you have in twelve minutes." The young lady spoke.

"Apologize on my behalf and reschedule the meeting for later or tomorrow." He replied Jessica without even looking at her.

As Sebastian drove towards Saunders and Co, he kept on thinking of what he was going to say to Jayda when he eventually came face to face with her. Well, that was if she was going to see him.

Seb pulled up in front of the law firm and made his way into the building. He approached a receptionist and requested to see Jayda.

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Jayda was in the conference room having a meeting with the interns and paralegals assigned to her. She wondered how she never noticed Olivia was Sebastian's younger sister. Well, they had lots of interns in the firm and also lots of work to do. Hence, there was no time to access everyone to see if they looked like someone she knew.

She had wanted to dismiss Olivia from working with her but she couldn't bring herself to do so. She was not that cruel to do that to her baby's aunt.

Jayda was seated at the head of the big round table while the interns occupied the rest of the table. She briefed them on what the case was about and also gave each of them their task. They asked questions where necessary and she answered them.

Jayda was almost rounding up the meeting when her phone buzzed. It was on vibration.

"Excuse me," She said to her team, then picked up the call.

"If not that Jayda made me promise not to do anything. I would have dealt with you, Sebastian. She trusted you, she gave herself to you and then the next morning you started acting like an asshole."

"Because of how kind-hearted she is, She chose to tell you about the baby and you indirectly called your child a bastard."

"I regret everything, I'm deeply sorry for everything I said, I swear I didn't mean any of it."

"I'm in my car which is parked in front of Saunders and Co. I went in earlier but Jayda refused to see me."

"I know we have never been friends because of my silly behaviour. No one but me is to be blamed for all that happened and I'm ready to take responsibility and make things right."

"Only Caleb and my mom know everything. Mom told me to fight for Jayda and never give up on her. I allowed my past and fear make me look down on my present and I regret it."

"Please help me, Lilian, I know I've done a lot of damage but I'm willing to do all it takes to get Jayda and my child back. You're Jayda's best friend and you're also the key to her heart. I'm not expecting you to apologize to her on my behalf but I want you to help me plead with her to see me."

"I owe her an apology and I want to apologize to her in person. I want to ask for her forgiveness, explain why I acted the way I did and confess to her how I truly feel."

"Please Lilian, talk to her for me."

Lilian sighed. "This is really beyond me Sebastian. Once Jayda has made up her mind about something, it is so hard for her to go back from her decision. Besides, I don't trust you Seb, what if you end up hurting her again."

"I promise you that I will never hurt her again. I swear."

"You know what Sebastian? This is really between you and Jayda. I don't want to get involved. Good luck in doing all that you need to do to win her back. I have to get back to work." Lilian didn't give Sebastian the opportunity to reply because She ended the call immediately.

Sebastian threw his head back against the headrest, he ran his fingers through his hair and heaved a sigh.

He didn't want to go extreme but now that he had exhausted all his direct options, he had no other choice but to do what he had to do.

He dialled Isaac who picked up immediately.

"Yes Boss," Issac answered on the other side. Sebastian rarely called him and when he does, he knew it was for business.

"Issac, I want you to get me some info on Jayda Wright. She works in Saunders and Co. I need her home address and her personal phone number. I hope I'll be able to get them before the end of the day."

"Yes, Sir. I'll make sure you have them asap." Issac replied.