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Chapter Fifteen
Jade veered the car towards the keypad, coming to an abrupt stop in front of the iron gate. She punched in the four-digit code and waited to hear the familiar beep. The black steel rattled in front of her, the gate slowly opening, as she rolled her window back up. It was chilly out today; her pink hands trembled as she held them closer to the air vents and waited, wishing the heater in Marissa's car had worked better. She had cranked it at the highest volume, and still, it could barely keep up. There wasn't much choice in the matter if she wanted to be inconspicuous. If Jonathon were here, he wouldn't recognize this vehicle. Maybe it had been a good thing that she'd always tried to keep Jonathon and Marissa separated. Jade's eyes glanced up to the rearview mirror, discerning the b
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Jade squatted down on the front porch's wooden steps, laced up her sneakers, and then started up her playlist. "Happiness, hit her, like a train on a track. Coming towards her, stuck still no turning back."... She stretched her arms above her head, basking in the gorgeous day outside. It was somewhat chilly out, she could see the little puffs of her breath in the air, but it was also the perfect temperature for a good run.An older woman across the street was pouring mulch around her newest saplings. It was unusual that Jade saw any of the neighbors outside; it seemed they didn't enjoy the cold either. She gave the woman a quick wave as she walked up the driveway and headed east, soaking in the warm rays from the clear skies overhead.Her long ponytail swayed with every stride she took. Through her earbuds, she could hear the thudding as the rubber soles of her shoes bounced off the pavement. Her heart held a steady beat as she jogged, barely putting
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"You mean youdon'talready know?" Jade chuckled, wondering how that was even possible."No, I even tried to ask my husband about it on the way home, but he said Jonathon didn't mention the breakup. Of course, they're men. I don't think they openly discuss those topics while they're out there playing golf. The only thing we all have to go off of is what his little girlfriend is putting on Facebook.""Wait, what do you mean?Are youfriends with her on Facebook or something?" She hadn't expected Jessica would even be allowed to discuss details of the breakup, seeing as how Jonathon would surely disapprove. Why did she not have to follow his rules?Maybe he didn't know.Andrea snorted, "Or something, we were snooping and came across some very public posts she had written. Do you wanna see them?" She went to reach for her handbag that was sitting on the table across from her.Jade shook her head, stoppin
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"Oh, Jade!" they marveled and stood to greet her, giving a peck on the cheek or a quick hug if they had on lipstick. It was only a few minutes before all the formalities were over, and Jade was seated in her usual position next to Andrea. She placed a linen napkin across her lap and then poured herself a glass of iced water from the crystal pitcher in the center of the table.Counterclockwise, she glanced over the familiar faces, happy to see each one.Andrea, of course, was sitting directly to her left. Coming from a lengthy history of politicians, confidence flowed through her veins- you could tell just by the way she carried herself; it practically radiated off of her. Most people typically mislabeled her as a know-it-all, but Jade didn't believe that to be true. Andrea had no problem admitting when she was wrong, but that rarely happened. Not because she knew everything, but because she never stepped into an argument that she knew she couldn't win. She wasn't afrai
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In the mirror, Jade straightened the collar of the tailored polo shirt and then pulled her hair back into a high ponytail, trying to comb out the bumps with her fingertips. Her lipstick had long faded, strengthening the appearance of her natural complexion. The snug uniform emphasized the years she'd dedicated to fitness, accentuating her curves and giving a broader view of her toned frame.She looked up at the reflection, seeing Andrea exit the stall directly behind her. Jade pleaded with her eyes as she tugged at the hem of the white pleated skirt, trying to add some length to it. It was way too revealing for her liking; it was supposed to be a tennis skirt, not a mini skirt! "Stop worrying, you look fabulous," Andrea reassured her with a pat on the back. Jade gave her a not-so-sure look and gathered her clothes, tossing them into a nearby locker. There was no way the women were going to let her get out of this; they needed an even-numbered body count to play in teams.
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