It felt like hours when it only took Rocky a few minutes to get them inside his house.  When he dropped her to the sofa, Leigh felt woozy when the blood rushed to her head. “Why did you do that?”  She told him, holding onto the sofa's back for support.Rocky did not even feel any remorse seeing her weak. “You’re running away,”  Rocky said matter-of-factly.“Because I don’t want to stay here with you.”  Leigh saw his mouth tighten again. “Listen, Leigh, I am so tired of this. We kept arguing and arguing, but we’re not going anywhere.”“And whose fault is that?  If you just left me alone, this would not happen.  We had been living peacefully for months. I don’t understand why you suddenly want to change the situation.  I am doing fine alone, Rocky. Can’t you see that?  Without each other, our lives would

In the end, Rocky was able to inveigle Leigh to stay with him. At first, Leigh argued. She won’t give in not until Rocky mentions Leigh’s parents, threatening her to call them. Hatred filled her eyes, but Rocky didn't care. He has to make Leigh stay. In the end, Leigh had no choice but to submit to his will, as always. Rocky rejoiced secretly.  He tried every bargaining chip he could muster. From offering to pay half of Leigh’s rent at the dormitory, to baiting her. And she fell right into his trap. “Are you afraid of me?” Leigh sputtered.“I am not!” She cried indignantly, giving too much away. Bingo!He smiled to himself.  He was proud of the fact that he could still instigate Leigh if he wanted to, and she would be none the wiser. But that would be until he cleaned up his act, he reminded himse

The weekend passed by quickly, and it was now Monday, which in Leigh’s parlance meant it was English time when she and Regina shared classes.  She dreaded attending the class.  In truth, she dreaded coming back to school, but she trusted Rocky. He told her that he would fix the mess he created.  She got out of Kade’s car, her head turning, scanning the crowd. It would have been better if Rocky was the one who sent her to the University, but he had been MIA since their make-up lunch.  She did not know where he went and only left her in the care of a live-in caretaker.  She was surprised when she woke up the morning after their make-up lunch, Rocky was not around.  He had been

“I told you to watch out for Leigh.”  Rocky was in a fit of jealousy when he learned Leigh is dating Adam Fowler. “What’s with the fuss? You are dating Regina.  Can’t Leigh do the same  and date, other men?”  Kade was quick to point out the issue of fair play,  noting his best friend’s deepening scowl.“That's different, and you know it, Kade.”“I do, but Leigh and the other students of Baybridge University didn’t.”  Kade countered, all to Rocky’s dismay. He scrubbed his face forcefully with his hands, clearly disappointed at the turn of events.  It was like all hell breaks loose, and he hated every bit of it.  “I sent you to guard her and foil attempts of any man, especially Adam Fowle,  to get near her. But what did you do?  Not only did you get her a date with Fowler, but you are going on a double dat

Just when she was about to leave the dance floor, the music changed its tempo. The once gentle was replaced by an upbeat tune. The bodies around her started to sway and dance wildly, trapping her. Leigh’s temper flared.  She squeezed herself out of the crowded dance floor.  Unaware of her personal issues, the dancers continued hopping, stretching, and waving their arms without caring about whoever they hit.Leigh's eyes became blurry. The strobe lights and the alcohol she consumed slowly worked on their effect on her. Somewhere along the way, she lost Adam but did not bother to go back for him. She felt stifled. Everything around her is choking her.  Her feet carried her out of the ballroom into the massive hallway. She walked while fanning herself with her hands.  She did not think that she could be bold as she did back there on the dance floor.She was not like that. She had never