"Hey! Stop!" Rita spotted the driver, who seemed to be in no hurry to aid Percy or face the consequences of his actions. She called out, "You can't just leave her here!"Her heart sank as she realized he was no ordinary motorist, but a hardened gangster.The gangster glanced at Rita with disdain, his eyes filled with a cold indifference. "She's not my problem. I'm outta here. If you dare to catch me, the next person lying there will be you bit*h."With a defiant long honk, the gangster drove away. Rita memorized the license plate number, her mind determined to hold him accountable for his callousness.“Any family member of the patient here?” the doctor called out.“Here,” Rita answered, “I- I’m her...um... friend.” She got in the ambulance, she thought she had to save Percy, for the sake of Jaden.As they arrived at the hospital, Rita's exhaustion caught up with her. She felt drained, both physically and emotionally. Crouching in the hallway of the hospital, she dialed Jaden's number.
As the rain continued to pour outside, Jaden sat by Percy's side in the hospital room, his mind burdened with guilt. The sound of thunder rumbled in the distance, causing Percy to stir from her slumber."Jaden, why is it so loud?" Percy asked, her voice filled with a mix of confusion and discomfort. She reached out to embrace him, seeking solace in his presence. "Hold me tight, Jaden. I'm scared."Jaden held Percy gently, feeling a pang of guilt as her words echoed in his ears. He remembered Rita's fear of thunder, a vulnerability she had shared with him countless times. The realization hit him like a bolt of lightning, illuminating his actions and the consequences they had on someone he cared about deeply.The image of Rita, drenched in rain and despair, haunted him, urging him to find her and beg for forgiveness.Feeling a surge of emotions, Jaden gently pulled away from Percy's embrace. "Percy, I... I need to step outside for a moment. I'll be right back, I promise."Confusion clou
Seeing Jaden step out of the house made Rita feel so bad, she couldn't think about anything to make him feel better. Then, she remembered the last words he said to her before stepping out of the door, maybe if she could fulfill her part to go to the police station and tell the cops about all that have happened to Percy maybe he might forgive her.Knowing fully well that Jaden hates to see those Cops with their detective skills putting out questions to his face so she rather play his card well.So, she quickly dressed up, grabbed her bags and went straight to the nearby police station. A cleared his throat and approached Rita with a professional demeanor. "Good afternoon, ma'am. How can I a*sist you today?"Rita, feeling a bit nervous, managed a polite smile. "Hello, Officer. I'm here to provide some information regarding a hit-and-run incident that happened to my friend."The officer nodded, impressed by Rita's composed demeanor despite the obvious tension in her voice. "I appreciate
As the bus came to a halt, Rita gathered her belongings, lost in her thoughts about Jaden and Percy. Unbeknownst to her, a thief on the bus had been eyeing her purse, waiting for the perfect opportunity to strike.Just as Rita stood up to exit the bus, the thief made his move, attempting to snatch her purse from her grasp. In a split second, chaos ensued as the pa*sengers gasped in shock. Before Rita could react, Noah, who had been observing the scene, sprang into action.Noah swiftly intercepted the thief's attempt, restraining him and retrieving Rita's purse. The thief struggled against Noah's firm grip, but it was futile. With a stern expression, Noah ordered, "Give the purse back to her, now."Fear and desperation filled the thief's eyes as he reluctantly complied, returning the purse to Rita's grateful hands. The pa*sengers on the bus watched in awe as Noah calmly dealt with the situation.With the thief apprehended, Noah informed the bus driver to stop at the nearest police stat
After Jaden ended the call, he quickly dashed out of his apartment, started his car engine and went straight to his friend's bar. For he doubted everything his friend told him, he was a good practitioner of seeing is believing.When he got to his friends bar he didn't believe all that his eyes saw at that moment. Jaden clenched his jaw, struggling to contain the surge of emotions within him. He watched Rita and Noah engrossed in conversation, sharing smiles and laughter, and it tore at his heart. Anger and jealousy burned within him, but he knew he had no right to interfere in Rita's personal life anymore.Resigned to his position, Jaden retreated to a secluded corner of the bar, nursing his wine and trying to distract his mind from the scene before him. He knew he had to respect Rita's choices and the decisions they had made during the divorce proceedings. It was a difficult pill to swallow, but he couldn't deny the reality of their situation.As Jaden sat alone, lost in his thoughts
The morning came so quick as Jaden tried rolling on the bed to see if Rita was with him there, to his utmost surprise he was unable to find anyone by his side. But, he was able to hear the sounds of water coming outside if the bathroom.Rita stepped out of the bathroom, her body covered by a towel, feeling a mix of embarra*sment and vulnerability. Jaden couldn't help but chuckle at her shyness, finding it endearing yet somewhat perplexing.As Rita hastily dressed herself, trying to regain some semblance of composure, she finally mustered the courage to ask the question that had been nagging at her. "Jaden, why did you... why did we... you know... why did you still sleep with me, especially now that we're divorced?"Jaden's expression softened as he met Rita's eyes. He took a moment to gather his thoughts before responding. "Rita, our physical connection has always been strong, and that doesn't simply disappear just because we're no longer married. It's not just about s*x for me. Being
Rita's heart skipped a beat when she saw Percy enter the mansion. She hadn't expected her to be among the guests at the party, and her presence only added to her anxiety. Jaden's cousin, whom she had never met before, seemed to share the same surprise as she glanced at Rita and then back at Percy.As the cousin approached them, a wave of unease washed over Rita. She knew she needed to handle the situation delicately and dispel any misconceptions about her intentions. Taking a deep breath, she plastered a smile on her face and greeted Jaden's cousin warmly."Hello there," Rita said, extending her hand. "I don't believe we've had the pleasure of meeting. I'm Rita, Jaden's... well, Jaden's wife."The cousin's eyes narrowed, suspicion evident in her gaze. She shook Rita's hand reluctantly, still sizing her up. "Wife, huh? That's interesting," she replied with a touch of skepticism.Rita felt a pang of discomfort, realizing that her true identity as Jaden's ex-wife was still hidden from Ja
As Jaden's grandmother witnessed his protective stance towards Percy, her face turned red with a mixture of anger and disappointment. She shook her head in disbelief at her grandson's actions and couldn't hold back her frustration any longer."Jaden!" she shouted, her voice echoing through the hall. "How dare you prioritize that girl over your own wife? Have you lost all sense of decency?"The guests' attention shifted from the commotion caused by Rita's fall to Jaden and his grandmother, their murmurs hushing as they absorbed the gravity of the situation. It became clear to everyone present that Rita was indeed Jaden's wife, and the realization weighed heavily on their conscience.Jaden's eyes widened, realization dawning upon him as he registered the disapproving stares from the guests. A pang of guilt shot through his heart, and he looked at Rita, who stood there, drenched and vulnerable, waiting for his support."I... I'm sorry, Grandma," Jaden stammered, his voice filled with rem