Julie didn't enjoy where their conversation was heading. She saw how Steven's facial expression changed after his remark and knew what he would say next was not something she would love to hear. Therefore, she decided that it was time for her to be open with him.
"Before you speak your mind, I want you to know that my heart is in pieces, and it has not entirely recovered from my experiences. It is a miracle that I could fall in love with you. Therefore, I need you to know that I am broken and have almost forgotten how to be in love. It may take a while for me to allow my heart to beat for you with no uncertainty. So if you don't think it's fair to you and don't wish to be in this relationship anymore. I will understand and won't blame you for leaving." Julie explained.
Her past was something that had hunted her from her teenage days till now, and she did not want to start this new relationship without Steven knowing her mental state and how
"Ace! Before you leave, I want you to know that you are not the best I have ever had. Some better guy is out there waiting for my love, and that is not you!"Jennie frowned as the actress in the old movie she and Jackson were watching said goodbye to a man that broke her heart. Her husband kept eating his popcorn and gazing at the television. Jackson seems too invested in the movie, and Jennie did not like that he was.She picked up the remote from next to her, turned off the television, and raised her head from his lap."Babe! Why would you do that?!" Jackson frustratingly said.Jennie gave him an adorable smile and made a cute giggling sound."It's not funny, Jenn! You can't cut off the movie in the middle of the interesting part. Now, give me the remote!" Jackson uttered when he saw the playful expression on his wife's face."No!" Jennie repl
The next day, Steven's call woke up Jackson from his sleep. He answered the phone while staring at his wife. Jennie seemed to be fast asleep, but Jackson could not confirm that she was still sleeping since they slept with their backs facing each other.Jennie tries to make herself as stiff as possible. She did not want him knowing that she had a restless morning and had been awake the entire time he was asleep until now. Sleep was the least of her worries when Jennie realized that her lies were catching up to her little by little.Her guilt had been eating her up inside, and she did not know how to face him with everything that had happened last night. If only what transpired this morning was an awful dream, she would feel comfortable and lighthearted. But she knew it wasn't, and that scares her a lot."Jackson, I am sorry to contact you this early. I perceive your morning to be pleasant since Jennie and you seem to have
Silent and after three minutes, more silences follow. Jennie can undoubtedly answer Jackson's questions, yet she has not responded for over five minutes. There was no uncertainty in Jennie's heart that her husband loves her completely, but she could not say the same for herself since she was the one who broke her vow.Jennie felt sad that Jackson did not believe he made her happy since the only man that could make her content was him. However, that was not the only thing that troubled her. The fact that he feels that they are losing each other stabbed her heart because that was the last issue she never wanted to take place in their marriage."I still love you!" Jennie replied.She was unsure if this response would change anything, but that was all she had.Jennie's eyes widened in surprise as Jackson pulled her into his arms and squeezed her firmly. They stay that way for a while without both o
As Jackson was about to get into his vehicle, he spotted Julie coming out of her house dressed for work."Julie! Over here!" Jackson shouts out to her.He waved his hand continuously as he tried to get her attention.Julie could hear his scream, and she looked in his direction to see who was calling. Her eyes rested on his smiling face, and Julie smiles back as she walks towards him."Good morning, sister-in-law!" Jackson playfully greeted her when Julie reached him.She gazed at Jackson, and he had this hilarious expression on his face when he opened the car door for her. She pouted and poked him in the stomach with her elbow before entering the car."AHH! What is that for, Jul? Is that how you are going to treat your only brother-in-law?" He continued teasing her.Julie did not reply. Instead, she giggled at his silliness. She could not
"Click!" The key inside the door lock turned."What are you doing?" She confusedly asked as she watched Steven unlock the door.When Steven turned the knob and pulled the door, it creaked open. He did not reply to her request or previous questions as he walked out of Julie's office. There were so many mixed emotions going on inside his head, and Steven did not want to say something that would hurt her more or make them argue."Bang!" The door slammed shut, and Julie was left standing alone with various thoughts running through her mind."I should have known this would not have ended well," Julie said as she tried to keep her balance.However, Julie was unsuccessful in keeping it together. She missed her steps, fell back a little, and landed on her desk.'I mean, he's in his thirties, and I am asking him to keep us a secret like we are still in high school.'&n
Steven pulled a chair and sat down as Jackson took the seat next to him. They had about a few minutes of silence before Steven responded. "Julie said she needs our relationship to be a secret."Jackson had been in a relationship long enough to know that this was a conflict of interest going on between Julie and his friend."And how do you feel about that?" He asked."I told her it was okay and asked her out for lunch," Steven said. He felt embarrassed and thought it was too soon for him to complain about his new relationship."I did not ask you for the response you gave to Julie. I want to know your genuine feelings about this issue and if it is what you wish for too." Jackson said.He knew Steven and Julie were two injured individuals, and if they allow their actual emotions to get suppressed, their relationship will be nothing but a lie."I don't know for s
It was five-thirty on the dot when Julie rushed through the bakery door in excitement. "Good afternoon, mother and father." She said as she hurried past them. Julie was skipping steps while running up the stairs in happiness. She arrived at her room door, opened it, entered inside and shut the door.Their daughter's behavior did not surprise Mr. and Mrs. Harper since they knew she was in love. Mr. Harper was still skeptical about Steven, but he kept his opinion to himself, and Mrs. Harper felt glad that her daughter had gotten over her fear of loving someone.Chloe stared at her phone, and it was already six pm. Matt had said he would pick her up by seven o'clock. She felt blue and had been starving herself inside her room from last night till now. Her mother had tried to get her out of bed. But Chloe was not letting anyone in as she did not plan to go outside.Julie dropped her bag on the floor and removed her shoe from
"Uh, Extravagant restaurant, eh? Why can't I wrap my head around that name?" Julie jokingly asked with a little giggle.Steven glanced at her before staring at the road again. He kept one hand on the steering wheel and used his other to hold Julie's hand, squeezing it gently, but tightly."Come on, babe. It's a new and fancy restaurant that had recently opened, that's why you don't know it. You are my queen, and I want to treat you as such." Steven replied.Julie gave him an awkward smile and reluctant expression that made Steven feel like he had said something wrong or ridiculous."What? Did I say something bad?" He asked, feeling confused and uncertain about why she made such a face."I don't know. But you and I curled up on the sofa watching an old school movie with some bags of chips will sure make me feel like a queen too." Julie calmly answered as she covered Steven's hand