Chapter 9: Shattered Vow.

I can see clearly that he meant what he said. I can't believe it—that this is how it will end.

"Is that what you really want?" I asked in hopes for another dose of positive change.

He looked at me and laughed with contempt. "Tell me something Tessy. Has this ever been about what I wanted?"

"Excusez-moi", I said. "You're talking like you haven't been enjoying every second of it."

"It's been fun," he said casually.

"Fun? Just Fun?". I can't believe it .

"Of course. Fun. A blast. A time of my life," Jon said. "What else do you want from me, Tess."

He looked at me with sadness in his eyes, and I noticed he didn't include the 'y' in 'Tessy'. He only calls me 'Tess' during sex. Oh my goodness! Is Jon trying to tell me something? Is this a hint for me to say the "L" word first?

"I want you to want me. For more than just fun," I said looking at him with puppy-doe eyes.

He sighed and shook his head, "Okay, Tess. I want you. I want you all to myself. Happy now?"

Exhaustively, he ran his