My Desire

Jessica's PoV

The day before...

After our meeting at the office of Brent's uncle Simon, we were given two hours to pack our things and head to the airport where the plane would be ready for us.

Leonard arrived just before we were about to leave the company of his uncle. After a quick exchange with Brent, Leonard accompanied Anna to her apartment. Brent made clear that they should meet us at 10 pm at the airport giving a warning look not to dare be late for a second.

For us, we rushed to our apartment, and Brent handed me a small suitcase as I started to get some clothes out of the cabinet in the bedroom.

"Are you sure this suitcase will fit? I don't even know how long we are going to stay at the Gallions..." I said with an unpleasant tone.

"Get some clothes with you, Jessica..." He checked on his phone, leaving me unsatisfied with that answer.

"Brent... "

I paused for a minute, trying to find the right words.

"Why can't you tell me where we are exactly going? I have the right to know, after all..."

He finally managed to look up meeting my gaze.

He let out a deep sigh, "I can't tell you now, Jessica, but please, you need to trust me. Will you?"

Serious?

I closed my eyes, trying to put myself together.

Why?

Why does he still think that I don't trust him?

I opened my eyes, finding him staring at me, awaiting an answer.

"Brent, you should know by now that I do trust you." I smiled at him wearily.

"But may I ask you the same question? Do you trust me?" I couldn't hold back anymore. "Can you freely tell me what you are hiding from me?"

His face went pale. I needed to make him understand.

I got closer only standing an inch away from him not breaking our gaze.

"You are carrying this burden a long time with you now. Don't trust me, or will you not trust me?"

Please, say something...

He swallowed hard, and I could see him struggling with himself. He wasn't ready yet.

I cupped his cheek and left a soft smile on my face.

I told myself that it was okay.

Regardless of that, I would never distress him for whatever he kept locked away for so long.

Just as I was about to continue with packing, he grabbed my hand, giving a slight kiss on my knuckles.

Hope was still there... Not now, but maybe someday...

Brent's PoV

Why?

Why is she doing this to me?

I couldn't take my eyes from her as she was resting her head against my shoulder as we sat in the plane.

Leonard and Anna were sitting behind us, and both seemed to be sleeping as well. I slightly turned my head, not wanting to disturb Jessica with her sleep and saw Anna wrapped in Leonards' arms as he was leaning with his head against her's.