The question caught Jason off guard. He remained silent, trying to figure out how to respond to Maya's question. He had no reason for treating her foul, and it bothered him. The realization had just hit him. Even if he tried to love her, it wouldn't last long. He was used to getting his way everytime, but he couldn't with Maya. Maya was her own person. She had her own opinions. She would always call Jason out when he was wrong. It would infuriate him. Nobody dared talk back to him. It took him aback when Maya would talk back, so he thought being violent was the only way to assert dominance. "It's okay. You don't have to answer. Let's go." Maya sighed. She sat back in her seat and put her seat belt on. The couple completely forgot about the paparazzi, and they knew that; there were a few good shots the paparazzi took of them that would be plastered all over the internet. Once again, the car ride was silent. Jason didn't mind it this time. He knew she wasn't mad at him for what he ha

Jason and Maya took Blake back to Maya's parent's house after he spent a few days with them. Jason still treated Maya well, but Maya feared it wouldn't last long. Jason was trying his best to be a good husband, but it just wasn't who he was. He thought Maya would change him, but all she did was argue. Even he knew he wouldn't be able to pretend for too long. The following Monday, Jason returned to work and filled in the rest of the paperwork for the new bookstore. He planned on changing the name and renovating everything before showing it to Maya. "So you just decided to buy the entire store?" Liam asked to clarify. Just then, Celia entered the office with their coffee and placed it on Jason's desk. "Thanks, darling," Liam said as he took his coffee. "When are you going to tell Maya about it?" Celia heard Liam and decided to eavesdrop on them after she walked out."As soon as all the renovations are done," Jason responded. "I need to get in touch with Best-Builds." "Are you sure

The following morning, Jason got a disturbing call from the hospital. He decided to wait for Maya rather than him waking her up. He paced up and down his kitchen floor while he waited for her to wake up. "Jason, Why aren't you at work?" "Maya, we need to talk." He said firmly.Maya walked past him and made herself a cup of coffee. Jason sat in the living room and waited for her to finish up. She sat next to him with her mug in her hands. "It's about Blake." Maya's heart dropped, and she began to panic. Jason took the mug out of her hands and held them in his. He waited for her to calm down before he continued. "He's back in the hospital." Maya felt better. She thought the worst. As long as Blake was still with her, Maya felt better. She knew he would be out of the hospital soon. It was their routine. "Damn it, Jason, don't scare me like that. I thought he died or something." She wiped her eyes and let out a laugh. Jason didn't have the heart to tell Maya that her little brothe

Jason stumbled into the hour in the early hours of the morning. He wanted to get home once he knew Maya was asleep. "So much for four hours later, huh?" Maya giggled. Jason turned to the couch, where he saw Maya sitting. He was too drunk to think straight, so he approached Maya. He threw himself onto the couch and laughed. "Have you been drinking?" Maya asked. Maya could smell the alcohol on her husband, but she wanted to hear it from him. Jason turned to face her and smiled. "You know, Maya." He mumbled. "I don't want any illegitimate children. I only want my wife to give me children. I want you to give me children." "You want children?" Jason closed his eyes and wiggled his eyebrows in response. Maya had always wanted children. She was glad that Jason was on the same page as her. "I want them now. Let's have a baby." He whined.Maya was skeptical about it. She didn't trust Jason enough to have a child with him. He didn't seem like the type to care for his children. "Not to

I want us to go shopping today," Jason said. "Jason, I have work," Maya responded. Jason planned to get Maya several outfits for work. "You're the owner. You don't have to go in today." After much protest, Maya agreed to buy clothes with Jason. "Do I have time to change, or can I go like this?" Maya asked. "You don't need to change." Jason grabbed his keys and held the door for Maya. He didn't know how the drive would be or if Maya would give him another chance. "Maya, I know you're upset with me right now and-" "Please stop. I don't want to talk about it." Maya had a feeling Jason was an alcoholic. He would never admit it, but Jason developed a terrible drinking habit after his son died. It was the only way he could drown his sorrows."I just want you to know it'll never happen again." He promised. Maya didn't believe a word that came out of Jason's mouth. All he did was make empty promises. Maya had to learn that the hard way."I don't believe you." She responded honestly