Part 13

'Jasmide like I have told you so many times you need to woo her.' He rolled his eyes at his Nan as she told him the same thing once again.

'Nan I know that, but what do I do?'She sighed at her grandson's lack of imagination.

'You know Ruth better than anyone so you are the only one who can know what to do.' She told him honestly.

'So it needs to be from the heart, something that will show her that she means the world.' It finally made sense to him now he had a plan and he knew what he was going to do, he was almost bouncing on his seat with excitement.

'Finally you get it?'She slapped her hands at him.

'Yeah...I do.' He grinned at her.

'I'll see you later Nan, time to get my plan into action.' He kissed his Nan and ran from her room ready to get Ruth back.

He had to rush through Holby to get to this one shop, the shop that held the key to his and Ruth's happiness. By the time he reached the shopping centre it was seven o'clock he just hoped that it would still be open. As he strode quickly up the stairs he saw the shop assist walking towards the door.

'Thanks god your open.' Jay said suddenly making the girl span around quickly to look at him.

'Well I'm shutting now.' She smiled at Jay as his head dropped in disappointment.

'Can't you just open for a sec, I know what I need.' He pleaded with her using his charm to break her down.

'Well when you say it like that.' She eyed him up as he bit his lip.

'Really?'He said with a grin on his face as she began to unlock the door.

'Yeah.' She turned to face him. 'But on one condition you take me for a drink.' She tilted her head.

'You got a deal then...' He held his hand out to shake.

'Laura. My name's Laura.' She smiled at him.

Jay knew he was going to have to keep her sweet if he was going to get this present and what was one drink. She opened the door for him and he ventured over to the corner of the shop. And there is was, he knew Ruth had wanted this for a while and he hoped that him buying this would show her he cared.

'Beautiful!'He nodded his head as Laura came and stood next to him as he ran his fingers over the mystery gift. His attention was shifted by Laura pulling out a box, he dint know what it was but he recognised her.

Then it clicked.

One weekend he and Ruth had both been off and she had been dragging him through the shops all day as punishment for him making her sit through a world cup match the night before. They had been out from ten at Ruth request so they would avoid all the shoppers and it was now three and she didn't look like she was finished yet. She didn't even like shopping. As they strolled through the centre Jay was trying to distract Ruth by kissing her every second but she wasn't going to give in so she ignored him, when she stopped outside a small vintage shop. He just looked at her as her eyes became fixed on the shop window. Then he remember what he said.

'Ruth what are you looking at?' He turned and looked at the shop.

'Isn't it beautiful?' She walked towards the window.

'What?'He looked confused as he approached her wrapping his arms around her waist and leaning his head on her shoulder.

'It doesn't matter, let's get home I know you're bored.' She smiled as he kissed her neck.

'No. If you want to look at this thing then common then.' He kept his arm around her waist as they walked into the shops.

'Can I help?'Jay looked over at the assistant.

'No were ok thanks.' He replied as Ruth walked out of his arms and over to the corner.

'What do you think?'She ran her fingers across it.

'It's perfect for you.' He smiled at her.

A silence fell.

'Well anyway we better go.' She turned to face him.

'What? Aren't you going to get it?'He raised an eyebrow at her.

'No, It's lovely but...'She trailed off as Jay laughed.

'Look I'll buy it for you, spoil you!' He took it from her hands.

'No! I don't want it.' She said sharply taking Jay by surprise.

'Ok!'He puffed out his cheeks and placed the item down. Turning to face her again.

'Sorry.' She said softly taking his hand as he looked away from her.

'Baby I'm sorry I just want to go home and cuddle up with you on the sofa.' She smiled at him as he turned to look at her again.

'I suppose I can forgive you if you're going to make it up to me.' He whispered at her.

'Good.' She pouted at him as he came close to her shaking his arm around her waist his breath prickling her slender neck.

'As long as we can get Indian.' He whispered into her ear as she laughed at her.

'Fine.' She pulled away from him and took his hand.

'Right miss let's get you home.' Jay said cheekily as they left the shop.

'Sir, Sir?'Jay was snapped out of his trance as Laura shouted at him.

'Yeah sorry.' He smiled at her.

'Well you pay for this, and then you can take me for a drink.' She winked at him as they walked over to the counter.

'And then she told me to leave, I couldn't help but laugh.' The pair laughed as they downed their third drink. Jay look at his watch it was nine, maybe he should start making tracks if he wanted to get to see Ruth.

'Look...'He went to say bye when she interrupted him.

'Who's the present for? Is it for that girl?' She brought her wine to her mouth.

'Yeah. It's kind of a I'm sorry present.' He chuckled.

'Oh. Well how about another drink?' She slurred her words as the alcohol took effect.

'Umm...'the temptation was too much, he nodded in agreement.

'Another round please.' Laura slammed down a crisp ten pound onto the bar.

Five pints in and twelve pound down Jay and aura stumbled out from the pub. For some reason Laura had been getting closer and closer to him during the night, but he was too drunk to do anything about it. As the bitter wind hit his face Jay dug his hands deep into his pockets and turned his attention to a giggling Laura.

'Do you want me to call a cab for you?' He pulled out his mobile.

'Yes please. 'She slurred as she swayed on the spot.

Jay turned to his phone but just as he dialled in the numbers Laura began to throw up, he hung up the phone and ran to her.

'One, two many I think.' He chuckled as she wiped her hand over her mouth.

She nodded.

'How about you come back to mine sleep it off, I can't let you go home alone like this.' She looked up in surprise at him.

'What about your girlfriend?'He looked up at the sky in frustration he had completely forgotten about Ruth.

'She'll be long gone by now. I'll talk to her tomorrow.' He took her arm and pulled her up to look at him.

'Thanks Jay.' She smiled at him.

'God where's Jay?'Elham complained as her and Ruth sat on the sofa watching Eastenders.

'He said he would be with your Nan.' She gave a weak smile before looking up at the clock.

She was getting worried now he had been gone ages with not even a call. She just hoped nothing had happened to him.

'Maybe we should call him.' Elham stood up to get the phone.

'Umm...'Ruth stopped as she heard the door click open.

She stood up and made her way through to the landing as she heard Jay enter.

'Jay is that you?'Ruth opened the door and looked up at Jay and a mystery woman entering the house.

'Oh my god Ruth.' He looked between Ruth and Laura not sure what to say.

'I was worried but I don't know why it seems you have your hands full.' Ruth tried to hold back the tears.

'It's not how it looks please let me explain.' He pleaded with her as she grabbed her bag from the side and began to look for her coat.

'It's ok I get it. Let me get my coat and then you can be alone.' She tried to brush it off but Jay knew it was hurting her.

'Ruth?'He followed her up the stairs and into his bed room.

'I'm going let me get my coat from your bed and I'll be gone.' She tried to be quick so she could get away from him.

'Ruth please.' Jay flung his arms in the air.

'Jay will you please just let me get my things and then I can get out of here.' She grabbed her coat and turned to leave as Jay moved in front of her.

'Just stop for a sec.' He held her arms.

'No I need to go.' She pushed him away from her and darted towards the closed door. Jay had given up trying to cool her down and he was now sat on the end of the bed. Ruth gave a quick glance back to him and then went to open the door.

'Jay. 'His head rose as she shook the door handle.

'Yeah.' He stood up.

'Were locked in.' her voice was full of rage as she glared at Jay, a smiled gracing his lips.