Sitting here, doing nothing is not helpful. Grabbing my phone, I sit back down. Nothing. No reply at all from Max. What does he want? Why won't he reply? Sitting, we stay quiet for so long. My phone buzzes reaching down. I pick it up, expecting it to be Jackson. It’s a message from an unknown number. “Meet me here. Come alone.” The message has a map attached. Opening it, I know where to go. Georgina is looking at me, expecting an update. “Nothing yet. He says he will keep us updated, so not to worry.” Sitting back, I get comfy, my mind taking a mental note of the address. Surely she needs to leave me alone soon? Waiting for what seems like ages, she finally gets up and walks into the toilet. Grabbing my coat, I sneak out, heading straight for the address, running most of the way. I can only hope Liam is okay. Arriving outside the building, I stop and look in. I feel a sense of danger. Of course, there is going to be danger. It is Max. Should I really do this? Should I just wait an
Struggling over to Liam, I pull him.“Can you get free, Liam?” Looking at him, he doesn't move, so I am guessing not.“No, I have been trying all weekend. She put something in my drink, she brought me here. I remember her saying something about Jackson being hurt. I woke up chained like this.” Looking around, I can't see anything; I can't find anything to use.“Get out, Alena, Get out now! It's you who she wants to hurt, so run.” His fingers rub against my cheek gently. I know he is right, I could see that she won’t hurt him. She doesn't want to hurt Jackson and hurting Liam would. Struggling to my feet, I stumble forward, my legs trying to carry the dead weight of my body. My whole body is hurting.I won't make it. I know I won't. The front is too far away. Struggling forward, I keep going. I can make it. I need to make it.“Alena, look out!” Jackson's voice is loud as something hits me, and my body falls to the floor. Caroline is standing there, a brick in her hand, ready to throw i
I’m not awake for long before falling back to sleep, my body drifting in and out of consciousness for what feels like days. Waking up, Jackson is sitting on the side of the bed.“You can come home today.” He is smiling, yet the guilt is still evident on his face. “You're coming to mine, okay, no arguing.” He is standing strong, to be honest, though I would rather be with him than anywhere else. Still, at the same time, I am worried about Liam and Georgina.“Will they be okay?” Looking at him, I need reassurance.“If you're meaning Georgina and Liam, then yes. It was all Caroline; you have nothing at all to worry about now. She is locked up, and I am sorry for what she put you through because of me.” I can't help but smile, but at the same time, I feel scared. What happens now? Surely he will have to see her again?He can't just walk away and pretend like she never existed. I can't keep thinking about it. I have to just forget it. After the past few days, all I should be doing is conce
Waking, Jackson isn't next to me. I am guessing it is still daytime. Slowly I climb out of bed, ignoring the pain. Walking downstairs, I finally reach the bottom. Stopping to catch my breath. I can hear Jackson. “How can they believe it was not an accident? So what happens now? Is she being released?” He sounds angry, pausing to listen to whatever is being said. “Well, I guess that will have to do. I have told Alena she can't hurt her, so you need to make sure she stays there. Katy wasn't an accident, not at all. The speed; the fact she headed for that wall. I don't care what she says. Is what she did with Liam and Alena enough to keep her there?” I feel awful sitting here, listening, especially when it is about Katy. I should move. Walking down the next step, I try to make noise, so he knows I am walking down the stairs. “Okay, that will do, thank you, and keep me updated.” He hangs up the phone, turning to me, smiling. “Just in time, food is almost ready, and Georgina is on her
The past weeks were scary. Me unable to force myself to feel how I used to, but all my mind and heart wanted was reassuring. Today proved that, I'm glad he opened up about his feelings, his arms stay wrapped around me.“Jack, where are you?” We both look up at the sound of Liam's voice.“Come on, Liam, you know exactly where he is.” Georgina's loudmouth is travelling up the stairs.“I guess it's time for us to move.” Jackson bends down, kissing my lips.“Hey, wait a minute, so does everyone call you Jack, or what?” I am curious.“No, Liam does. He knows I hate the name Jack. It was my Dad's name. I would rather people call me Jackson.” He slides off the bed, handing me my clothes. We get dressed and walk downstairs together, smiling like nothing has happened.Georgina smiles at me, clearly seeing things are back to how they were.“Did you forget Jack, or were you just hoping that I would?” Liam is staring at Jackson, waiting for an answer. Jackson looks so confused.“Well?” He looks t
“You both realise this is the first birthday I will have spent with him? It is always ‘I’m out with the team’ when I ask.” Liam sulks.I laugh slightly, no doubt because Liam is a fool. I have yet to meet any of Jackson’s friends, but I can only imagine they are more grown-up than Liam. We don’t say anything, all of us standing quietly. A couple of seconds later, Jackson emerges.“Sorted, there is a table being reserved for us. We will wait for Roxy and then set off. Liam and Georgina, you go together. Me, Alena and Roxy will go together. How is Roxy getting here?” He looks at me.“Fine with me, Jack.” Liam grins. Jackson glares at him.“Enough, Liam or your arse will be sitting outside on the steps.” Liam nods.“Sorry, Jackson.” I look at Jackson, deciding now to answer me.“Taxi, apparently.” He merely nods, smiling.“Right, no going upstairs, at all. I don’t care what you are doing; you do not step a foot upstairs. Okay?” Jackson stares at Liam, waiting. Liam nods, still smiling.“
He stops, his eyes staring into mine, his arms grabbing me, pulling my body to his, kissing me passionately, a demanding kiss. I love it.“What do you want, Alena? What do you want from me? What do you expect from me?” His eyes are looking deep into mine, sending me into overdrive. Why is he asking what I want and expect from him? I want to be happy with him and for him to be happy with me. Simple.“I want you, Jackson. I want you to feel safe like I do. I do want more, yes, but I don't want you to move on.” I don't even know if that makes sense to me, let alone him. I just don't feel comfortable saying that I would like to sleep with Roxy again.“Alena, if you want more, and Roxy is your more, you can have it. I am not someone to stop you from having something you want. You need to realise Alena, I am not someone who will restrict you to only one, and only things I want and enjoy. Now can you explain what you mean by me moving on?” His lips push against mine, his body pushing me back
Waking up, I open my eyes, Jackson, lying next to me with his eyes closed. Turning, I look at him. I can't help but wonder how I managed to get him. He was in Georgina's league, not mine, yet he chose me. I think back to Jessica or rather Caroline, and how similar we are.He clearly has a thing for redheads, that's for sure. Slowly I move, sliding out of bed. I head out into the hall and grab myself some food before sitting at one of the tables and eating. The place is quiet. After I finish eating, I walk back into Jackson’s room. Jackson is still asleep on the bed. Smiling, I walk towards the bed, climbing onto it, I move so that my legs are on either side of him. Leaning down, I kiss his lips softly, beckoning him to wake up.His eyes open as he looks at me. I begin to move, my kisses running down his neck. I need him again. My lips trail down to his chest, kissing his torso as I keep going. I want to see the real Jackson. I can see he is holding back, yet part of me craves that par