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Falling Just as Hard CHAPTER FOURTY-FIVE
JAKEMy leg bounces as I wait for her to bring up the topic of her father again. I’d rather deal with her outburst than the silent treatment she’s currently giving me. I fiddle with the radio just so there’s something to do. There’s a soft country song playing when I finally leave the poor radio alone. With one hand on the wheel I open the first button on my shirt, I was beginning to feel suffocated, choked up, and it was all because of the woman beside me. “You’re really not going to ask me anything?” I say to her when I stop at a red light. She shifts in her seat but doesn’t say anything. “If you’re going to be this way then I’ll just…”“Why did you defend me?”My head whips to her, “What?” And here I was thinking she was angry that I discussed something with her father and kept it from her. “When he spoke to me like I was some kid who had no idea what she was saying, why didn’t you defend me.” Her voice is quiet and at this moment she looks like a little girl who just needed s
Falling Just as Hard CHAPTER FOURTY-SIX
JAKE I told myself I wasn’t going to worry, or be concerned. I mean she chose to get down from the car in the middle of the road but I also couldn’t help to wonder. It was almost midnight and Jess wasn’t back. No matter how much I told my self I didn’t care I found myself pacing the living room. Unluckily for me I don’t even have her number so I can’t even call to find out where she is. What will I even tell Mr. Adams happened to his daughter if she doesn’t get back. I finally pick up my phone and call the one person that can help me out of this situation. The line rings for a couple times before he picks on the third ring. “You better have a good reason for calling me at this hour,” Comes Kyle’s gruff voice. “I’m sorry for calling, really. It’s just…” “What happened this time?” he asks with a sigh. “And please don’t tell me it has to do with Olivia because I won’t take it as lightly.” “No, it’s not Olivia though I’ll still come to that.” “Then what’s the problem this time Jak
Falling Just as Hard Chapter 47
When I heard we were going to have new neighbors, I was excited. The man was Father’s closest friend, so Mother said.I was even more elated when I heard he had two kids around my age, this meant I could have actual friends and people to talk to.It was weeks before I finally saw the moving van in front of the yard. There were boxes everywhere, the entire lawn was a disaster. With my face pressed to my window, the only sight I was awarded with was a mop of curly blonde hair. It was impossible to see the face of the boy sitting just a few feet from my doorstep.My first thought was to fly down the stairs and go introduce myself. But, Mother locked me in. And I wasn’t allowed to come out until it was dinner time.Cassie, on the other hand, was out in the park down the street playing with Mother. While I was here, alone and suffocating in this tiny room. I fell back on my bed and counted down to the minutes when my door would be unlocked. I was done with my assignment and already clean
Falling Just as Hard Chapter 48
My heavy heart starts to feel lighter and the atmosphere becomes a little soothing. “I will, I’ll find a way to handle our parents, I only need time.”Thoughts of the possible outcomes move through my head as fast as it comes. On the bright side I have the answer to Mr. Adams request. I won’t tie Jess further down with a child for my own benefit, and I’ll do as I said.Find her best friend and set her free. I have to find a way to make father transfer his properties to me while I’m still married to Jess.I can do whatever once I have them, divorcing and letting Jess go would follow while I figure out my next step. “She’s lucky to have you,” Jess suddenly.“Who?” I ask in confusion.“The girl you love, she’s lucky to have your heart,” she explains then looks out the window. “I often wonder if someone will ever love me like that you know. I mean my own parents don’t even love me, they see me as a property to own and use whenever they deem fit.”“If it makes you feel any better my fami
Falling Just as Hard Chapter 49
For the time the noise in the classroom doesn’t faze him, only because he’s thinking of something else, of someone else. Bryan watched the phone on his desk sit there in silence, mocking him for its lack of ringing.He had contemplated so many times about along Alexis and knowing if she was back at the office. He also wanted to know if his dickhead of a boyfriend made a fuss after he left. A strong tap on the shoulder has him looking up. “Hello Ms. Tessie,” he mutters with a smile even though she’s the last person he wants to see.Red lips spread into a wide smile blink back at him. “How are you doing today honey? Didn’t know you were back from recess.”He wished he could hide under his desk just to get away from her.Don’t get him wrong, Tessie was a beauty. The blonde curls and light blue eyes did a very good job. Only problem was, she wanted him but he wanted another. “I’ve been here for a while, have a couple things to take care of before I get back to the staff room.” “Everyo
Falling Just as Hard Chapter 50
They both stood, watching her father’s car roll off the driveway. That was a close save, Alexis thought. The talk about getting married was making her light headed. It was the reason she had panicked when Bryan’s call had come in. She felt guilty for wanting to go with him on a picnic, at the same time felt bad for having to turn him down.The best thing would be for her to give him space while she sorted out her feelings. Not withstanding her feelings the pressure to be with Jake was becoming so much she was tempted to just give in.“Don’t worry about him, I’m sure he’s only teasing you,” Jake said, noting the frown lines that had made its way into her expression. He didn’t like it, and it made him to feel that way.“Knowing him he’s thinking about it for real,” she said, absentminded. “I’m off to the office, I’ll see you later?” She said it like a question but didn’t wait the slightest bit for an answer. Being dismissed like that hurt Jake’s ego so he grabbed her before she coul
Falling Just as Hard Chapter 51
For the time the noise in the classroom doesn’t faze him, only because he’s thinking of something else, of someone else. Bryan watched the phone on his desk sit there in silence, mocking him for its lack of ringing.He had contemplated so many times about along Alexis and knowing if she was back at the office. He also wanted to know if his dickhead of a boyfriend made a fuss after he left. A strong tap on the shoulder has him looking up. “Hello Ms. Tessie,” he mutters with a smile even though she’s the last person he wants to see.Red lips spread into a wide smile blink back at him. “How are you doing today honey? Didn’t know you were back from recess.”He wished he could hide under his desk just to get away from her.Don’t get him wrong, Tessie was a beauty. The blonde curls and light blue eyes did a very good job. Only problem was, she wanted him but he wanted another. “I’ve been here for a while, have a couple things to take care of before I get back to the staff room.” “Everyo
Falling Just as Hard Chapter 52
For the time the noise in the classroom doesn’t faze him, only because he’s thinking of something else, of someone else. Bryan watched the phone on his desk sit there in silence, mocking him for its lack of ringing.He had contemplated so many times about along Alexis and knowing if she was back at the office. He also wanted to know if his dickhead of a boyfriend made a fuss after he left. A strong tap on the shoulder has him looking up. “Hello Ms. Tessie,” he mutters with a smile even though she’s the last person he wants to see.Red lips spread into a wide smile blink back at him. “How are you doing today honey? Didn’t know you were back from recess.”He wished he could hide under his desk just to get away from her.Don’t get him wrong, Tessie was a beauty. The blonde curls and light blue eyes did a very good job. Only problem was, she wanted him but he wanted another. “I’ve been here for a while, have a couple things to take care of before I get back to the staff room.” “Everyo
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