Chapter 22 - Romeo and Juliet Found Guilty (2/2)
Jasper just shifted the bags on his shoulders and grabbed Alex's hand before marching forward. Talking to this girl would only make him feel more tired. Taking action and asking for forgiveness later is faster.
Alex was startled by Jasper's forwardness and blushed terribly. Her heart was racing so fast that it might have announced to everyone around about her adoration for the boy in front of her. Scarlet followed without a word this time and kept her head down throughout, afraid that Jasper might turn around to see her flaming cheeks.
Jasper rounded the corner and tried to look for a house with a white gate with yellow flower bushes on the driveway. It was in the area but bring near so many other houses made the search slightly more challenging. Alex had calmed down and was starting to look around for the house Scarlet talked about.
”I think we should ask someone for directions...” Scarlet said after Jasper made the third round in the neighbourhood.
Unwilling to admit that they were lost, Jasper's grip on Alex's hand tightened. He pulled the tired girl along again and was about to start their fourth round when a car came by and stopped right in front of them.
Jasper was immediately on high alert and stood in front of Alex in a protective stance. The person who slighted from the car looked familiar and crossed at the same time. Jenna who was on an errand didn't expect to see the two children who were supposed to be home by now. The driver had called her and informed her about their tardiness so the butler rushed ahead of schedule to pay the Liu's a visit.
”Jenna! Thank goodness you're here... Jasper keeps walking in rounds and won't ask anyone for directions. Are you here to pick us up to see Scarlet?”
Jasper stiffened when Alex gave away their cover so easily. If he could, he would have wound his hands around her neck and strangle her. Didn't she know that they weren't supposed to ditch the driver? Besides, wasn't this Alex's idea to begin with? Why was he the one to get into trouble when Alex instigated the whole thing?
”Indeed, I am on my way to see Scarlet's parents. However, I do not recall the lady to have given the both of you her permission to visit Scarlet.”
Jasper and Alex paled. Jenna can be scary when she was angry, only second compared to Mrs Wilde. The butler whipped out her phone and called her employer to inform her about the children's whereabouts.
With a serene smile, Jenna ushered the two helpless children in. Although her legs were enjoying the reprieve from walking, Alex couldn't help but worry about the punishment they would get into when they reach home later.