Chapter Thirty-Three: Jace

Jace

“Sir, it's time to go.”

Jace sighed and glanced around the empty hotel lobby. He checked his watch, even though he knew it was long past when Ella should have arrived. Especially after all those text messages. Yet, still, he had hoped she would show up. The time was only two minutes and fifteen seconds different than the last time he had checked.

This isn't going to work out.

I can't lie to you anymore. I have someone else.

You aren't special.

You were going to find out eventually, so I'll just spare you now. I don't want this.

I'm not coming tomorrow.

You need to leave.

The text messages still burned on his phone. There were more, but just looking at them made him want to cry. They seared into his soul. He had missed the first two he was so busy working. He'd immediately messaged her back, begging her to let him come see her. She'd said no, that it would only hurt them both.

This weekend was magical. But magic isn't real. I don't want to hurt you. Please, just leave me alone. Go