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Chapter 20
Jenny’s POV
*An hour ago*
I resisted the urge to slam the door to Alex’s room loudly after I stormed out of that dining room.
I was so pissed off at him for making me sit through dinner when I wanted nothing more than to leave it.
You just wait two more days Alex Snow, I’ll show you what it’s really like trying to control me.
I pace back and forth, trying to empty all my negative feelings.
My body was still hurting all over but the dominant pain at this point was my collarbone cut.
I grab my pajamas from the closet and head towards the bathroom.
I take off the dress I was wearing all morning and gasp in fright at the sight of my naked body.
If I thought I looked like a zombie at dawn, I was so wrong.
Now, I’m officially a god damn zombie.
All my bruises turned from red or light blue, to dark purple.
It was dreadful to look at.
I removed my bandage and took a look
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On The Border Chapter 21
Alex’s POVAfter splashing my face with ice cold water for like ten times, I finally calmed down.I mean I kind of knew what I signed up for when I asked for her specifically, but I didn’t think she would get that much under my skin.And it was only the first fucking day.I still didn’t get my answer about Jacob.I have to make sure if she’s going to say anything later on or continue to keep her mouth shut, so I can have Jacob come back to town again.I’ll give it a few more days, then get my answer out of her, no matter what it takes.I get out of the bathroom, and I instantly see her flinch a little.She was still sitting in the same spot.She was back to being scared again. She was clenching her hands tightly in her lap and her gaze was shifting between the bed and the floor.What is it now?I checked the table and saw the water bottle half drained. At least she accepted the
On The Border Chapter 22
Jenny’s POV“Aren’t you going to invite me in Jenny?” says Simon with a slight smile.Bile rises in my throat, and my stomach turns when he called me Jenny, like we’re fucking close!“No actually I’m not, Simon. What are you doing here anyway?” I say coldly.Judging by his lack of surprise when I opened the door instead of my mother, indicated that he was watching the house, and saw me the instant I walked in.That caused the hair on my arms to stand.His playful smile drops as he speaks seriously “I need to talk to you”I snap at him “I have absolutely nothing to talk to you about”As I proceed to close the door in his face, he puts his hand against it and pushes his way inside.“What the hell Simon? get out!“ I yell at him while still standing at the opened door, as he rudely limps his way inside with a crutch, totally ignoring me.
On The Border Chapter 23
Jenny’s POVThe second Sara opens the front door for me, I sprint for my room while keeping my face hidden with my hair.I head straight for the bathroom, strip off my clothes, and go into the shower.I sit down and cry my eyes out.For a long time.I knew saying goodbye to my mom was going to be so hard, but I didn’t realize it will be so damn unbearable, painful, and heart breaking.I will take the physical pain anytime compared to this emotional torment and torture.It hurt me more than anything I have ever experienced in my entire life; and I experienced a lot.Going toe to toe with hurt, there was indignation.I was fueled with anger over this unfairness.I was supposed to go with her.I wasn’t supposed to say goodbye to her forever and come here to this prison.We were supposed to be free together.But instead, I was still stuck here in this fucking curse of a town. Onl
On The Border Chapter 24
Jenny’s POVWe spent half an hour talking about normal trivial things.We kept the conversation light and short.I found myself easing up the more I talked with her.“Do you know how to cook some meals Jennifer?” she asked curiously.“Yes I learned everything from my mother. I had a lot of free time on my hands and I was bored out of my mind so I asked my mom to teach me all her recipes. I also know how to make some really delicious Turkish dishes too”She chuckled as she asked “Why Turkish dishes specifically?”“Because I watch a lot of tv series in that language and their food always looked so mouthwatering. So I tried cooking one of them, and it turned out so good”“That’s interesting. We should definitely try one of your recipes one day. Maybe you can make something for dessert now?“ she suggested.My face fell a little as I said in a small voice
On The Border Chapter 25
Jenny’s POVI sit outside in the freezing cold, on the outer staircase that leads to god knows where.I sit there, bury my head between my knees, and let out another series of sobs. I thought I had no more tears in me when I poured my soul out in that shower, but apparently I have an unlimited source that will probably never run out.My right arm was still stinging from the vicious tight grip Alex had on it. and it didn’t help that he was unknowingly pressing on one of my bruises so hard.The only thing that consoled me was that now, I was sure I had at least one person on my side in this house.At least she was willing to stand up for me and keep him from hurting me more.But what about when we are alone in his room? Who’s going to save me from him then?Was the dessert thing over after his mom told him the truth? Or was he going to punish me for disobeying his rules despite everything?Did I really care if h
On The Border Chapter 26
Alex’s POVAs soon as I stood up from the bed, I saw her flinch away from me and stand shakily at the adjacent wall from the bathroom door where she was standing before.Her entire body was visibly trembling and her face was plastered with fear plainly for the first time. Her green eyes were shining with terror.I realized at that moment that she was almost certain I will make good on my promise and punish her because I caught her lying to me and doing something behind my back. She was afraid of me, wholeheartedly.Don’t get me wrong, I was raging mad after I saw that message on her phone. I felt a little betrayed, if I didn’t know about their morning meeting before hand plus her reaction to his visit and her throwing him out, I would have been a lot more angrier right now. I would have assumed right away that she was in contact with him secretly because she was planning something against me and nothing she would have said was going to c
On The Border Chapter 27
Jenny’s POV If I wasn’t so used to abuse, I would’ve spilled my guts right there and told him everything. His closeness emanated unimaginable fear in me. He was holding my chin in his hand, trapping me in place, and bullying me into spelling out all my secrets. His hold on my chin was surprisingly gentle, but I had a feeling that gentleness wasn’t going to last. Even before, when he didn’t make a move to hurt me as he gave me so many chances to speak the truth, it was utterly astonishing to me. He was really trying to listen and believed every word I said to him. It made a flicker of hope rise within the sea of unending fear and immense hate. Maybe he’s not as inclined to torment me as I originally thought he was. Right now I had two options only. The third one; where I tell him how I’m planning to save my mom out of town tonight, was off limits. I either stand my ground and tell him to do his worst to me, but he still
On The Border Chapter 28
Alex’s POVI could sense Jennifer silently sobbing with her back to me. She tries so hard to hide it but I could still hear her soft sniffs and her back vibrating slightly.This chick is completely driving me crazy in a matter of just two days with her.I haven’t the slightest clue as to what the hell is going on through her mind most of the time.One second she’s terrified of me, the second she threatens me about touching her, and the third she tells me boldly to ‘fuck off’.A complete fucking personality disorder.And she had the nerve to accuse me of pretending to be concerned for her.I was beyond fucking concerned, I was frantic with worry.When I woke up at the sound of her watch and didn’t find her next to me, I bolted into the bathroom imagining the worst.She looked horrible, sweating, shaking, and dizzy. I also smelled vomit when I entered the bathroom.Her retorts to
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