Ch. 25

Jack is really happy. He knows that he has chosen the right two. The week will be fantastic, but also tough. Now he has to find out whether Summer and Mia have feelings for him and what nature they are. He also has to be clear with whom he can imagine a future.

" Well? You're already up! Are you sick? “, Finn comes into the kitchen. "No, just happy!" "Then it wasn't you for the last few weeks?" Jack shrugs his shoulders indecisively. "You know that I'm a morning grouch, no matter how I feel. Today is just an exception. I am relaxed, happy and relieved that there are only two women left. I can handle that better. "" All right, woman hero. Then make your way to your loved ones. "

He laughs and follows Finn's advice. Today he uses the key to the villa to surprise her.

" Only we are left, aren't we?", Jack immediately recognizes Mia's sleepy voice. "So what? That doesn't mean anything. Maybe Jack has already made up his mind. ”He hears Mia sigh. "What's wrong with you? You've been acting differently since yesterday. Everything alright? “, Jack is not used to the irritation in Summers voice either.

He decides to give up his game of hide and seek and loudly closes the front door. "Good morning, sweeties!", As he already thought, Mia is still in her pajamas. Summer, on the other hand, is in an airy summer dress. ”“ Morning, Jack! ”“ Let's get straight to the point. This week keeps you busy or at least keeps me busy. ”He sits down next to them.

“ Today we will go swimming. In a public swimming pool, not in the outside pool. Summer I hope you can arrange that we go to you tomorrow. You show me your favorite places and then we spend the night at your place, the next day ... could you give me an insight into your professional life? ", Summer is quite amazed. “That should work.” “The same goes for you, of course. For Thursday and Friday. On Saturday we will go into branches together. ”“ I don't know if my people are okay with cameras. I'll follow up on that tomorrow. ”He expected that. "I do not mind. The camera team can also use a day off. ”, Mia smiles gratefully at him.

" So, but now get ready so we can go.", Mia stays seated, whereas Summer jumps up immediately. “What's going on?” “I'm still eating. You don't want me around you if I haven't eaten. ”, She lifts her bun. "No fear. I'm quick to pack. "

And Mia is actually back down and ready to go faster than Summer. “I just saw her in the bathroom. Doesn't seem to be able to choose between two bikinis. "" Women! "" Hey! Don't close from one to all of them. “, Jack grins and pokes her in the side. "Of course you are a complete exception." Mia is extremely ticklish, she giggles and laughs. "Stop. Please, please ... stop. “, She giggles and writhes. Jack just can't stop, he loves the noises Mia makes way too much.

" Can we finally go?" They winced as if they'd been caught having a fuss. “Always! Here we go!"

There is a tense silence in the car. He is relieved when he discovers the swimming pool. He quickly pays for them all. Jack wonders if he'd like to know what's going on in the women's locker room.

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" What was that?", Summer is completely upset. “Jack raised and tickled me. What's so bad about that? ”, A killing look is directed at Mia. “Do you remember yesterday? What happened to - we are fair to each other -? ”“ Summer, that was fair. I didn't take the step. Come on, you've got him to yourself for two days. Just calm down. Don't let the situation guide you. Manage the situation. “, Summers face does not relax. Only now she just shut up angrily. She doesn't know what she prefers, a mediator talk or a brooding and jealous buzzer.

They meet Jack in the meadow. There they look for a place that offers sun and shade. They spread their towels. "Okay, who's going to swim a few laps?", Summer refuses coolly and Jack decides to stay with her. Great, he takes care of the defiant child.

Mia is more troubled than she wants to admit. Fighting inside, she gets used to the cold water in the pool. After her first ride, she notices how her mind lets go of the subject and concentrates entirely on her movements. Three lengths later she is in a trance. Swimming is like yoga, pilates, or meditation for others. Your head is completely free of any thoughts. She doesn't even hear the screaming of the children or the other guests. Just the sloshing of the water. Mia has no idea how long she's been swimming, but it can't be that long if Jack hasn't shown up yet, right?

" Mia?", She turns reflexively towards the voice. Irritating that it's not Jack. A few seconds later, with narrowed eyes, she recognizes Jonas. An old friend. She met him on her first day on the street to help. His girlfriend kicked him out, he lost his job and he was kicked out by his parents. He had been well on his way to staying homeless forever. But Mia nursed him up. Helped him get a job, cheap apartment, and smart clothes.

It crackled between them from the beginning, but they both know that they should leave it with friendship. Mia swims to the edge and pushes out. "Jonas! That was a long time ago. ”They hug. “You look just as hot as ever.” “Thank you, Casanova. I see you're working on your washboard abs. Sexy. “, They laugh and talk about old times. They flirt with each other. This is how they treated each other from the start.

But suddenly she feels an arm around her waist. "Paws off my Chica!" Hissed Jonas. Mia turns and recognizes Jack. "Oh. Hi! Is okay Jonas. This is Jack, he ... we ... ", do you say that you are in the middle of filming a show that is about fishing for the guy? “Jack, this is Jonas. A friend I met at work. ”They shake hands in silence. "What are you? Mia, I'm disappointed. We always kept ourselves up to date. ”Before she can answer, Jack anticipates her. “We know each other from the series - The educated man -. And Mia is here with me, not you. “, Jack pulls her closer and presses a kiss on her temple. She closes her eyes longingly and enjoys the moment. Jonas laughs like a madman at first, before he sees Mia's expression as Jack kisses her. "Woe to you break her heart. I'll kill you if it happens. ”“ I don't intend to. If you would excuse us ?! “, Jack pulls her away from the stunned Jonas. "What was that about? You flirted with this man! ”He raised his finger accusingly. “It's our way. We're just friends. Come on Jack, you withdrew for a while with Summer first. ”His lips twitch. He tries to hide it, but finally his warm smile comes to light. “You were jealous and took revenge.” “What? No...? Maybe you're right about the first part. ”, She leans closer. Hands placed on his chest. "Jealous!", Jack seems to be very happy. He leans forward and gives her a little kiss. Those soft lips are slowly but surely driving her insane. Jack wants to end the kiss but Mia stands on tiptoe and pulls him to her. His tongue explores her mouth. Mia is literally melting and not because of the sun. She ends up sipping his lower lip. "I love your mouth, Jack," she whispers and sits back on her heels. She sinks into his incredibly blue eyes for a short moment before she notices the clapping.

Jonas stands there and now points to Jack. "You are so lost, man." Her friend turns and leaves. "Strange bird." "A loyal friend.", Mia runs her fingers along his stomach. "Where did you leave Summer?"

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Jack brushes Mia's black hair back from her face. Summer was just the old woman and not a bit different from how he met her. Admittedly, he almost forgot Mia, which is embarrassing to him. Before he could have made out with her on the towels, and there wasn't much missing, Mia came into his head. How her eyes glow green and her lips smile. "Jack?", Strange that he doesn't feel guilty when he's with Mia. "Yes?", She shakes her head in amusement. "Where's Summer now?", Oh ... Jack completely forgot to answer. "She reads. Swimming is probably not exactly her thing. ”“ She also swam in the pool day after day. ”A crease forms between her brow. "Maybe she just doesn't feel like it or she has her day." It's not that unusual. You don't always want to show yourself to everyone. "What the hell! Do you fancy a few laps? ”He can't say no.

Together they go their ways. However, it does not stay that way for long. Mia tickles his feet, he submerges her, when she returns she wraps her arms around his neck and lets himself be carried on his back. They get scared, dreamy or indifferent looks from older men and women. It's a lot of fun to let yourself go. Jack laughs and infects Mia. They get out of the pool completely out of breath.

" Where are you staying so long?", Mia noticeably winced next to him. His gaze is briefly drawn to her filled bikini top in dark blue. “We were in the water. Are you sure you don't want to come in? It's wonderfully refreshing. ”, Summers eyes sparkle and her blonde hair flies in the light breeze. "No thanks. I already said to Jack that this is not mine. How about if we get something to eat? "

Eat? You just got here. You seem to see his confusion because Summer answers his unasked question. "It's already half past one and I'm starving." Said, done.

They sit comfortably on the roof terrace of the swimming pool with a wonderful outdoor area. Mia devours a sandwich, Summer is holding on to a salad. But she's really hungry. He himself chose the classic fries with currywurst. It tastes really good, says Jack.

Although no one has spoken for five minutes, it is not an awkward silence that surrounds her. There are several types of silence. First the embarrassing silence, the caught silence and the awkward silence. Then there is the silence in love, the amicable silence and the silence of pleasure.

This would be a mixture of the last two. Focus on couples and children, trees and meadows. Quiet meets loud.

“ Jack, I've arranged everything for the next two days. When does it start tomorrow? ", He looks at Summer. She seems a little nervous, but why? "That's great! I'll come to pick you up at ten o'clock. ”“ I'm really looking forward to finally having you to myself. That'll be great. ", Her eyes wander now and then to Mia, who is sitting next to him.

On the one hand it is flattering that two wonderful women are into him, on the other hand it is a bit scary when you look back on last week. "I think so too. Have you finished eating? ", Both say yes. "Perfect! Summer don't you want to go into the water? We don't have to swim properly. Most people don't do that here either. ”Her face starts to shine. "So if you ask that ... let's splash around." At her last word, Jack hears a tiny snort from Mia.

What's the matter with them? You are clearly behaving differently than in the past few weeks. The mood should be relaxed, as only they are there. WOMEN! A man will never understand this species. If anyone ever claims that, it is clearly a lie.

You get up and choose the pool with the diving boards and slides. One is really steep, another turns spirals and there is an elephant slide for the little ones. In addition, this swimming pool has not only a one-meter board and a three-meter board but also a five-meter board. Great shit!

" What do we want to test first?" "The slides.", Mia says, like a shot from a pistol. The way she puts her head to one side and looks at him with that smile makes him feel very flabby.

In the beginning everything is a little stiff. But the longer they slide together, the more people laugh. It will be back to how it was until last week. Summer torments him and challenges him again and again. Small competitions are set up in which Mia plays the referee. Although he appreciates it when a woman contradicts him, it is different with Mia. He feels really comfortable with her ... He could sit next to her in silence for hours and just hold hands.

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Summer is clearly having fun with Jack. It's just a shame that she doesn't have time with him. Well, there was a kiss but it grew out of an unknown situation. He laughs and does whatever Summer suggests.

Mia feels the jealousy creep up her neck, again. Somehow that's only the case with Summer. Maybe a sixth sense. Finally she made it to the end. Actually ironic. At first she didn't want to come here and now she doesn't want to leave.

" Now it's jumping!", Jack screams playfully as if he were Sparta going to war. He even imitates the famous punch over the head. If only it weren't for a little something. "I am scared of heights! The one-meter board is still feasible, but at three meters I get jelly in my knees. ”Jack's mouth opens in disbelief. “You can't be serious. Everyone has jumped off the three-meter board before. ", Mia feels heat in her cheeks," No, not me yet. I have already been up there, but I didn't jump. I'd rather have been teased while climbing down. "For a moment she thinks he's going after Summer, who is already waiting impatiently for him, without a comment. But then an almost stupid grin grows on his face. “Today you will jump. It's not as high as it looks. Please come. It's really fun. ”She looks at the board. What if she jumps on someone? Or does she not come up in time to catch her breath, or worse, she does not even hold her breath? You keep falling until you finally reach the bottom. She was already drowsy when she was a toddler and sat on a pony, that was the first and also the last time. "No! I'm sorry! Nothing will come of it. I can rate your jumps with grades? ”She offers generously. She hates playing the referee. “I will not accept a no. You will definitely come up with me. You don't have to jump, but maybe it will be easier for you today? ”His eyes plead with her. Does he want her so desperately? Jack pulls her into his arms. “Please!” “Okay, okay. What harm can it do, right? "

The happy look in his eyes alone was worth saying yes. He takes Mia by the hand and stands behind a little boy who has squeezed between them and Summer. Good boy, Mia quietly praises him.

But only as long as Summer doesn't end up in the water with this half screw. "No fear. I'm with you. ", Jack whispers softly in her ear. Now the little boy jumps with a cry of joy. How can such a thing be fun ?

She climbs up first, Jack right behind her. Probably to prevent it from going down straight away. Once at the top, she is literally overwhelmed by the view. That is too high. Man should stay on the ground. Where it belongs. “Run forward. I'm right behind you, nothing can happen to you. ”“ You don't want to push me, do you? ”“ I only considered that for a moment, but I won't do it. I promise. “, Jack takes her hand. She makes the mistake of looking down. "Oh my God! Is that deep! ”“ It just looks like it. Within seconds you are down and above water again. "

“ Now finally jump!” Shouts one of the waiting people. "Jack. I ... “, her breathing is faster. She can not. "Should I jump out and you jump into my arms?" Just don't let go of my hand. "

“ WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?” Slowly the others are getting uncomfortable. "What if we jump hand in hand?", Hand in hand? Jack would jump into the abyss with me? He can pull me up when I breathe water. "You won't let go of my hand?" "At least not before we have to swim to the edge." That would really be a possibility. The question now is: does she dare? She can't stay a scaredy man forever. "OK. Okay, we'll do it, ”she smiles at him next to her. "On three!" Jack holds her hand tighter. "Trust me! It is not bad! Just look at me. “, Mia nods. "1 ... 2 ... 3!", They jump. She jumps! Mia laughs briefly before reminding herself to hold her breath. Just in time, she lands in the water. She can feel Jack's hand. She feels safe. He is nearby, so she dares to let go of his hand and swim to the surface alone. Mia laughs in relief. "What did I say?"

He hugs her tightly out of the pool. "I am proud of you. You did it. ”“ Only thanks to you! Still, I would rather watch you. ", She smiles at him. "OK, but now you know that you can do it.", Jack gives her a kiss on the forehead. “JACK!” Summer calls. "Go. I'm staying here. ”He seems unsure. I don't think I want to leave her alone. "JACK!", But to silence her, he lines up again.

Before jumping he throws her a kiss.