Chapter 32 "K, you can't keep going on like this. Jackson sounded exhausted last time I talked to him." Olivia was staring at her from across her desk, all bright curls and pretty lashes as she lounged there.  The two of them had decided to eat lunch together, taking advantage of the time they now had available to spend away from their chaotic lives. It was the first time they had managed to have a real talk since her abrupt leave of absence.  Kaitlyn knew Olivia had begun to have pretty regular contact with Jackson, but Kaitlyn was surprised she brought him up so confidently. She wasn't jealous, per say.  But with everything that had happened with Randy, she would be lying if she said she hadn't missed her conversations with the raven as well.  Things still hadn't evened out between them, and ever since her outburst at the table about her ex-fiance, it actually seemed to have gotten worse.  Jackson was avoidin

Chapter 34 "What're you two doing here?"  Kaitlyn watched, surprised as Hannah and Olivia's bright faces appeared in her line of vision.  The two girls were standing on her porch, Olivia was a little further in the back. Her usual long brown hair was tied up in a messy bun, sitting like a pom on the top of her head. Hannah was just as casual, adorning a bag and pajama bottoms as the sunny girl smiled at her. Her brown locks were bouncy again, hanging loose as they splayed to her shoulders.  She was as baby faced and outgoing as she could recall from the club.  "Surprise! Nice to see you again, Kaitlyn!" Hannah greeted, giving a wave as Olivia stepped up behind her.  "I didn't know you two knew eachother." Kaitlyn started, but Olivia began laughing.  "Actually, this is our first time meeting eachother. But, Mr. Knight aka Jackson set this up. He said you could use a girl's night with everything that

Chapter 36.  "But, I'd be lying if I said a part of me didn't... want ... to. Jackson is amazing. He's a great person and he's handsome and charming. I always want him near me, and honestly, the thought of losing him kills me." Kaitlyn admitted, wondering if the alcohol made her feel braver. "Everytime I feel like I want to bridge that gap though, I remember Randy. If I go for it, what makes me different than him?"  Hannah looked confused, and she furrowed her brows. "Kaitlyn, if I got the full story.... you're way different than him, whether you like Jackson or not. Randy cheated on you for who knows how long. You're single, and at the end of the day he left you. You can do whatever you want and you don't owe Randy a single damn thing. You don't owe anyone anything, except yourself. You've been loyal to someone who didn't deserve it. Why don't you finally let that go?" Hannah's words struck a chord in her. But as she glanced at the ring that still

Chapter 38 "I'll see you all later!" Kaitlyn called out with a wave as she stepped out of the brightly lit elevator, all smiles and cheer as the group by the front counter waved back with enthusiasm.The bounce to her step noticeable as Olivia shared a smile with her from across the counter, her blue eyes falling on the yellow flower the brunette kept close to her person like a guarded secret. Kaitlyn smiled to herself, deciding not to voice who she thought it was from.  "See you later, K! Enjoy your day off!" Olivia chirped back and Bob gave her a stern look before nodding his head goodbye to her as well. "I will!" She replied.Then she was walking out the glass doors, a smile lighting her lips as she recalled how Jackson had threatened the man not so long ago. The idea was insane to her, feeling as if the event was from another lifetime by now. Everything had changed since then. Two text messages sho

Chapter 40"Thanks, princess." Jackson's soft reply was music to her ears. A steady beat to her otherwise rampaging pulse. She loved seeing him like this, happy and content. It reflected how he made her feel so often. She smiled down at the table between them, elated to be appreciated for her hard work at planning their date. She couldn't help but recall when she had planned an elaborate date for her and Randy once upon a time. She had picked out a movie, the snacks, and had planned to see a lightshow with him after. The man had smiled, but he had said he was too tired, and had simply regifted the tickets to Olivia so she wouldn't be alone. It had burned her inside. It was so different to have someone actually like her efforts. To care. The smile didn't leave her face, even as they both gave their orders to the waiter. But it wasn't until after the orders were delivered and their casual