Chapter 17
Not to long later, Patrick and Josh walked into the kitchen.
"Josh and I talked and he's willing to let me date you." Patrick said.
"It's not up to either of you. It's my choice. But I figured that." Jessica replied.
"And you're right, it is your choice." Patrick said.
"And I'm okay with your choice. I'll still be your friend." Josh replied.
"Anyway the piazzas will be here soon, so get the plates and set the table." Page said.
"Which table." Jessica asked.
"Kitchen table." Page answered.
Jessica opened the cabinet door that had the plates and grabbed four of them. She handed them to Patrick. She then opened another door and grabbed four glasses. She headed over to the table, set the glasses down. She headed back to a drawer and pulled out place mats.
"I remember these." Jessica said.
"Yeah, you made then a few years ago for a Christmas present. I couldn't part with them." Page replied.
"I thought you hated them." Jessica said.
"No, I use them every chance I get. And people ask about them." Page replied.
"And." Jessica said.
"And I don't lie about who made them." Page replied.
"I can always make more." Jessica said.
"I know but make them for the new place." Page replied.
"You're moving." Patrick said.
"Not like you think. I'm just moving out of the house and somewhere else." Jessica replied.
"Why?" Patrick asked.
"Because my dad knows where I live." Jessica answered.
"And that's bad." Josh asked.
"I just worry that he'll do something since he knows." Jessica answered.
"So you're changing that." Patrick asked.
"Yes. Besides it's time for a change." Jessica answered.
Patrick knew he would have to talk to her uncle about that. He new he didn't like spending money on a hotel when he could stay with Jessica.
The table was set and all four headed into the living room and headed to her room. Josh followed. Patrick now had a shot to ask.
"What's wrong?" Page asked.
"Nothings wrong. I just need to ask you something." Patrick answered.
"Okay." Page said.
"How would you feel about me staying with her." Patrick asked.
"I'd be okay with it, but you would have to ask her." Page answered.
"I know I have to ask her, I just wanted you opinion." Patrick said.
"Ask her later. And I mean alone." Page replied.
"I know. Josh would be pissed if he knew." Patrick said.
"Wait, what does Josh have to do with it." Page asked.
"He doesn't want her and I to be together." Patrick answered.
"Does he know." Page asked.
"Yes. Him and I talked and came to an agreement that if she choose then he'd still be her best friend." Patrick answered.
"Good but give her a little time. She and Jeff did just break up." Page said.
"I know. I'm gonna go slow with her." Patrick replied.
Patrick left Page and headed to her bedroom. He heard Josh talking and it wasn't to Jessica. He stood in the doorway and saw no Jessica. Josh must have made her mad again. So he walked around the house and finally found her sitting by the pool. Patrick sat beside her.
"Babe, you okay?" Patrick asked.
"Yeah, he got a call from someone. It sounds like a girl." Jessica answered.
"Leave him alone." Patrick said.
"As long as he leaves you alone. I don't have a problem." Jessica replied.
"Maybe this is what he needs." Patrick said.
"Are you okay?" Jessica asked.
"Yeah." Patrick answered.
"Okay." Jessica said.
"I talked to your uncle and what I have to ask, he said it was your choice." Patrick replied.
"About." Jessica said.
"When you move into your new place, how would you feel about me staying with you." Patrick asked.
"You now I'd like that." Jessica answered.
"I figured it would be better then staying at a hotel." Patrick said.
"And cheaper. Besides I would feel safer with you around." Jessica replied.
"We better head inside. Dinner should be here." Patrick said.
Patrick got up and helped Jessica up and they headed into the house. They walked to the kitchen. Page had the piazzas sitting on the counter. Josh soon walked in.