Jackson POV "All done with the bandage," Jennie whispered as she lifted her head and stared at me, smiling brightly. Staring into her eyes, I wanted to kiss her so badly, but I couldn’t bring myself to do so. Yet it felt like all my emotions were screaming at me to do it, and I tried to silence them, but they grew louder. The way her eyes glow, she is beautiful, and she is mine. What happened between us last night was not right, not in any way did it make sense at this moment... at least not anymore. "Does it still hurt?" Jennie said, pouting cutely. But I couldn't focus on anything else but her lips. They were pink and plump and soft, and when they move when she spoke, I felt my body react on instinct. And I took a deep breath, trying to calm down before I did something stupid, and before my heart beat out of my chest. I could feel it racing as Jennie stared at me, those eyes that are usually warm and playful now full of concern. Unable to control myself, I pulled her towards

Sitting in the backseat of my car, I took out my phone from my pocket and dialed Jennie's number. "Can you speed this up, Joe? I have limited time in my favor." I said, waiting for Jennie to answer. "Hello, Steven!" Jennie answered on the other side of the line. "What's up?" Her voice is still the same. It's always as gentle as a lullaby, and now that I have heard it, I don't know if I did the right thing by calling her. "Steven," Jennie's voice rang in my ear, snapping me out of my head. "I need you to listen to me loud and clear," I said, keeping my voice steady. "Okay," "I see you as my little sister because you are the woman in my friend's life. And since Jackson loves you. I also cherish you." "Thanks?" "However, the moment you left the country and neglected Jackson for all those periods, his emotions became unstable. He is like a walking depression." "Steven, I know how much Jackson means to you. And I will..." Not allowing her to finish her sentence, I blurted out,

                                             **Previously** "I am sorry for my attitude." Steven apologized when Julie finally joined him. Steven knew that Julie's statement was wise. And it was his guilt of lying to her that hurt his pride. But he could not tell her the truth because every time Steven stared at Julie, he could not endure the concept of losing her because of a lie.                                                                                                         **Now**"I apologize for my behavior. It's

"Jennie! Are you okay!" Jackson asked her. The music was loud, but she could hear the panic and rage in his voice. Jennie tried to step towards him, but she collapsed to the ground.  "Steven, Steven!" Jackson screamed for his friend. After a few seconds, Steven rushed inside.  "Bro, get Jennie to the car. I have something to take care of here." Jackson directed his buddy.  Steven rushed over to Jackson's side and tried to carry Jennie out.    But she refused, "If Jackson doesn't leave with us, then I am not leaving either!" Jennie gathered her strength and told Steven.     "You are so stubborn, Jennie. Bro, let her go! You want to see what I am about to do, then watch! Steven, can you hurry to the pharmacy and get her Toxin Rid pill kit to help her detox herself?" Jackson

Jackson sat in his office, watching the clock on the wall. The clock shorthand struck three and longhand rested on twelve. "I can't take this!" Jackson yelled. He took his coat and left his office. "Hey, Kate. I am going out and won't be back until tomorrow. In case anyone visits me, do tell them that I am out of service and call me if it is important." Jackson shouted toward Kate as he left the building. The air was cold as snow fell from the sky. "Well, I will take Stevens's advice and do some daylight drinking. After all, he took my advice about telling Julie the truth." Jackson said as he entered his car. The bar was quiet around this hour. Jackson sat on a stool and asked the bartender to get him a whiskey. After his third glass, an annoying but familiar voice called out to him. "Hello, Jackson. It is a pleasure to meet you here." Chloe said as she took a seat next to him.