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My decision was proven to be the right move.Jake quickly understood my intention after I decided to distance myself from him.Whether it be in the office or at home, he never brought it up ever again. We understood each other and pretended to forget what happened that night.I was relieved.After all, Jake's interest in me was only temporary. He would probably find someone else to prey on after me. After he was done with his internship at the company, whatever between us would also come to an end, but the ending came faster than I thought.One day, after a meeting in the office, Kate approached me and asked, "Avery, have you broken up with Jake?"I was speechless. "Kate, we've always been platonic."Kate puckered her lips. "Well, this morning, when I went to the manager's office, I saw Jake handing in his resignation letter. The first thing I thought of was you two breaking up… Can't believe you've never even dated."I felt my heart skip a beat as my face twitched. Kate pr
Avery Step You Jake Chapter 20
After finishing work that day, I did not go home. Instead, I asked Lily out for dinner.Jake could have been packing his things up at that hour, and he would have left already.If we were to see each other, it would be incredibly awkward.I took my time and tried to drag it out as long as possible. I only headed back home at about eleven at night.As I pushed open the door, the smell of alcohol clouded my face. Jake sat on the sofa, empty beer cans all over the floor and table.He picked his head up to look at me. His face flushed in crimson, eyes fogged, and he was visibly intoxicated.He must have had plenty to drink to get to that point with his tolerance.I tore my eyes away from him, taking my shoes off while looking down. All I wanted to do was flee the scene and escape to my room.Still, I could not hold myself back when I walked past him. "Did you resign?"Jake, still sitting on the sofa, looked up at me. His face flushed like a peach with a tinge of naivety.In respo
Avery Step You Jake Chapter 21
What happened when someone forced a kiss on you?What happened when the person who forced a kiss on you collapsed on the floor right after he did the deed?The first thing that popped into my head when I looked down at Jake Young, who was on the floor, was… Was there poison on my lips?Wait, should my first reaction have been angry instead?!I scurried back into my room with my head in a fog. It did not last long before I decided to return.Looking at the man on the floor, I took a deep, heavy breath and shook his body with all my might.He remained motionless. I patted his face, but he was still as stiff as a log.My last resort was to pick up his leg and drag him across the kitchen. It took every ounce of strength in me to finally pull him back to his room.I covered him with a blanket, ignoring the dirty clothes he had on. I left hurriedly and shut the door behind me.Later that night, I tossed and turned in bed, unable to fall asleep.'I've liked you for a very, very long
Avery Step You Jake Chapter 22
Jake moved out.When I got home from work to an empty room, I was reminded that it was time for me to wake up from that bittersweet slumber.After he left, I came to a few realizations.Coming from a wealthy family background, Jake was great at taking care of someone. Aside from his backpack and cars, he did not seem to own other luxury items.His mother had passed away, and he had a stepmother.He and his father were not on good terms.It was easy to get lost in your own thoughts once you started making your own connections.I had thought of a few possibilities, but it all came to the same conclusion.Jake Young was a child you sympathize for. Perhaps all women were born with a sympathetic heart, or maybe it was just the way I was. However, every time I thought of him, the image of him standing in front of the door with his reddened eyes came to mind.It was a gut-wrenching sight.The reasonable part of my brain blared at me again. 'Avery Johnson, you're not a saint. You
Avery Step You Jake Chapter 23
Two months flew by like an arrow.I was watching TV on the sofa when I received Jake's text message.[Jake: Miss Johnson, there are still eleven hours and fifteen minutes until we hit two months, but I would really like to see you now.]I paused in shock and turned my head towards the window. Rain poured down unforgivingly.[Avery: It's raining really heavily. Let's talk tomorrow.]There were two minutes of silence before he responded.[Jake: Miss Johnson, I'm outside.]My heart was entangled.I thought I could be strong and keep the two-month policy on his behalf, but my brain came to a complete stop.I sat still with a blank mind when Jake sent another message.[Jake: Miss Johnson, it's pouring out here.]I dashed out of the house.
Avery Step You Jake Chapter 24
The moment I saw Jake, my eyes brimmed with tears.He stood outside, drenched from head to toe. He looked at me with his distinctive eyes, like a wet puppy that had been abandoned.His voice was soft. "Miss Johnson, I miss you so much."At that instant, all sense and reasons left my body completely.Something was tugging on my heart torturously.I did not think twice before I darted towards him and threw my hands around him.He gently pushed me away. "Miss Johnson, I'm drenched. You will get a cold."My arms around him grew tighter.
Avery Step You Jake Chapter 25
When we got back into the house, I had Jake take a shower and handed him a pair of fleece pajamas since he did not have a change of clothes.The pajamas were pastel pink with a pair of rabbit ears attached to its hoodie.I held in my laughter from the moment he walked out of the bathroom. I even snuck a few photos when he was not looking.Feeling shy, he scurried to the far corner of the sofa and hid his head deep into the collar of the shirt, with only a pair of eyes visible.The fuzzy pajamas made him look like a large breed dog. It was so amusing that I could not help but laugh.He shut his eyes and took a long, deep breath. "It smells just like you, Miss Johnson."I almost choked on my saliva."I'm so blessed," Jake added.The word 'blessed' seemed to have shifted the air in the room as the temperature raised slowly.I scrambled to change the subject. "H-How are things at home?"Jake paused shortly before he poked his head out of the collar. "Miss Johnson, I haven't been
Avery Step You Jake Chapter 26
The next day, Jake decided to bring me elsewhere.He pointed at a newly-built retail store by the corner lot. "Miss Johson, do you remember this place?""Isn't this a… new store? I don't think I've been here before," I responded bewilderedly. He paused and looked at me. "I wasn't referring to the new one. Same place, eight years ago."I looked at the surrounding streets, and memories came flashing like a lightning bolt."I think this used to be the fast food restaurant where I worked part-time when I was still in college.""That's right, Miss Johnson. I was only fourteen years old at the time. I went to the restaurant every day to do my school assignments. Do you remember?" Jake laughed lightly.I could see a glimpse of my distant memories. I was the only staff member at the time as the restaurant's business had always been bad, especially during nighttime. However, I vaguely remembered a chubby boy coming into the store every night after school.Initially, I thought he had
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