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Chapter 56 - Suspended
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When I Stopped Running Chapter 83 - Linda's Warning
Jessica's POVI looked clearly at the woman and it was Linda. Of all the people I could have found on my stool at eight in the morning, she was the last one I wanted.She sat like the lobby had been built around her, one leg crossed over the other, a camel coat hanging off her shoulders. A paper cup from the café on the corner stood by her elbow with the lid still on. She hadn't touched it."What are you doing here, Linda?" I asked professionally, I was clearly displeased on seeing her.She took her time. Her eyes went from my shoes to my blazer to my hair, which I'd twisted up in the taxi without a mirror."You look well," she said. "Rested, almost. That's interesting, after the week you've had," She described, her words laced with mockery."I'm not doing this," I replied with certainty."Doing what?" She questioned quietly."Whatever this is. If you came here to talk about Jake, you're wasting your time," I countered sternly. I knew her games by now. First the compliment, then the
When I Stopped Running Chapter 82- The Car At The Door
Jessica's POVRolda burned the first pancake and dropped it in the bin without a word.I sat at the table in her old college sweatshirt with my hair still wet and my feet on the chair. Through the window I could see the grey car parked two houses down. The man inside had a real newspaper, folded in quarters, and he turned the page like he had all day.My phone buzzed on the table, I picked it up and it was a message from Jake."Nothing new overnight. Marcus has nothing yet. Telling you before you ask."I read it twice and pressed my hand over my mouth."What?" Rolda turned with the spatula in the air, her eyes burning with expectation."Nothing," I said calming, shaking mt head at her."That's your nothing face." She crossed the kitchen, tilted the phone toward her with one finger and read it. "He's reporting to you like an intern.""I told him to," I responded."You told him to." She slid a pancake onto my plate. "Did you tell him to write it like that? Who talks like that at seven i
When I Stopped Running Chapter 81- The Drive Home
Jake's POVShe hadn't touched the seat belt yet.I noticed because I was trying very hard not to notice anything else. Her perfume, which hadn't changed in two years. The way she held her bag in her lap like someone might grab it, and even the business card sticking out between her fingers, bent at the corner where she'd been gripping it."Belt," I said, and then heard myself. "Sorry. That came out wrong," I said quickly."It's fine." She pulled it across and clicked it in. "It was a belt."I pulled away from the curb. For two blocks neither of us talked. My head filled with thoughts I didn't have the boldness to say. I look at Jessica and noticed how quiet she was which was completely unusual."You said black, four doors," Jessica started, her eyes on me now.I kept my eyes on the road. "I did.""Before I told you what it looked like," She added, her eyes burning with confusion."I know.""How?" She questioned.There were three ways I could have answered, and two of them were lies dr
When I Stopped Running CHAPTER 81- THE BLACK SEDAN
Three words lit up the screen after few seconds."Are you safe?No hello. It was Jake again, asking a question he had no right to ask in the middle of a dinner he'd told me to skip.I turned the phone face down. Then I turned it over again and typed with my thumb."I'm fine. Dinner's almost over." I replied. I sent it before I could add anything that sounded like I was reporting to him.When I looked up, Roman was watching my hands."Good news?" he asked."It's nothing," I said quickly."Your face changed when you read it." He lifted his glass of water and took his time with it. "I only know one person who does that to you," He chipped in.I slid the phone into my bag. Saying nothing felt safer than lying badly.Roman set the glass down and turned it a quarter turn on the tablecloth. "I won't tell you what to do about him," He uttered calmly."Good," I added."But be careful who you trust, Jessica," Roman continued.I almost laughed. "That's a strange thing to hear from a man who's b
When I Stopped Running Chapter 80 - DINNER WITH ROMAN
Jessica's Pov"You're really going?"I looked up from my phone and found Rolda standing across the kitchen with her arms folded. Her eyes laced to mine."Yes," I answered calmly, my eyes on hers."After what happened last night?" Rolda reminded me.I sighed and placed my phone on the table. "Rolly, nothing was taken," I responded with assurance."Someone still broke into our house," Rolda started."I know.""And you're going out tonight with a man you barely trust," She questioned, her voice louder now."It's not a date," I mentioned firmly. "That's what you said yesterday," Rolda reminded me, her eyes a clear indication that she didn't believe any words I had said.I gave her a tired look. "It's a networking dinner."Rolda walked toward me and pulled out the chair opposite mine."With Roman," She pointed out."Yes."She stared at me for a few seconds before shaking her head."I don't like him," She muttered."You've never liked him," I responded, my lips curled up to a brief smile.
When I Stopped Running Chapter 79 - THE BREAK IN
Jessica's PovI barely spoke during the drive home. Jake sat behind the wheel, one hand resting on the steering wheel while the other occasionally moved toward the gear shift. The radio was off, and the silence between us wasn't exactly uncomfortable, but it wasn't easy either.I kept looking through the window, watching the buildings pass by. My mind kept returning to everything that had happened that evening."Do you know if Rolda is safe?" I questioned."She's fine," Jake answered immediately."You spoke to Marcus?" I asked again."Yes.""And he said she's okay?""She's with two security officers right now," Jake assured me."Security officers?" "I sent them there."I looked at him sharply. "You sent them?"He glanced at me briefly before returning his attention to the road."I wasn't going to leave her alone after someone broke into the house," He uttered firmly. I could see how serious he was."I could have handled it.""I know." His calm response caught me off guard."Then why
When I Stopped Running Chapter 1
I'm Not Running Anymore Jessica's pov"We're here, ma'am." The cab driver's voice pulled me out of my thoughts.I blinked, staring through the window at the familiar street, my fingers tightening slightly around the strap of my bag and for a moment I didn't move.New York.Two years later and I w
When I Stopped Running Chapter 5
Let Him ComeJessica's POVThe moment the door clicked shut behind Jake, a cold shiver ran down my spine.I could still feel his gaze lingering, heavy and possessive, as if he did left a shadow of himself behind.My chest felt tight, and my fingers trembled despite my efforts to remain composed.Ro
When I Stopped Running Chapter 4
He found meJessica's POVIt was a chilly morning when I stirred from sleep,my arms wrapped around Rolda who had spent the night in my room.There was a comforting warmth in having someone by my side.A sudden knock on the door jolted me awake, and I muttered in irritation. "What the hell...." My e
When I Stopped Running Chapter 3
Unexpected Encounters Jessica's POVThe first rays of sunlight slipped through the curtains,nudging me awake."Good morning, sleepyhead," Rolda's cheerful voice floated in,and I groaned, stretching lazily.The room smelled faintly of coffee and the promise of a new day."You're dressed already? Is
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