Getting there, it is nearly done, am I even needed?“Marcus.” Looking up, I see Jackson walking over to him.“Turns out workers got it all sorted, so you can just sit and relax. The guests are arriving now anyway.” He is right. The place looks perfect, and guests are arriving. Sitting down, I begin drinking, not too much, though. Alena walks in, smiling, looking so happy, so the other night wasn’t too much. I feel better now, knowing she isn’t an emotional wreck after everything.I watch as she walks to her dad and cuddles him, Jackson had mentioned he knows about this place now, so no doubt he knows what sort of man Jackson is. Watching I see Jake, I don’t know him, but I do know I don’t like him. His arms wrap around Alena and swing her around, her dress lifting up slightly, and you can see Jackson has her underwear. I hope no one else saw.My hands ball into fists, and I can see Jackson feels just the same. He needs to get his hands off her. I watch as Alena pushes away, seemingly

Driving behind them, we get in, the girls are clearly in bed, and Jackson's mum is in the kitchen, I stand waiting as Jackson says hi, he walks into the office, and I follow him in there.“Right, so the plan is we get this all moved upstairs, and the room completely changed tonight for the twins tomorrow. While doing it, we drink and talk.”Nodding, I agree with that. Doing the room will help. He wants the office a playroom for the girls' birthday tomorrow. Alena has no idea. Actually, no one does.“Right, start packing things away. We will sit and talk and wait for everyone to go to bed.” Nodding, I agree. We pack all his files and everything away. Sitting with a whiskey, he looks at me.“Right, so what exactly is going on then?” As much as I need to talk about it, I would rather just forget. “Maria was waiting to get money, she totally kicked off, fake tears and everything. She turned around and said I can’t leave her with nothing when she let me touch her.”His eyes widen. “All fo

Alena starts getting the girls out of their chairs. Standing up, I decide to help.“I can help.” I pick Katy up from the chair. At least, I think it is Katy. I carry her up with Alena behind me. “No point making two trips. If you want, I will get their bath ready, then you can get their clothes and things ready?” I should help. I am staying here, so I should help out.“Thank you, that would help.” She smiles as I walk out. Running the bath, I wonder if I would be like Jackson if I met someone new, with a child and a wife, just us two, no one else. Finishing the bath, Alena walks in, the girls holding her hands, wobbling along the way.“All ready for the princesses, I will leave you to it.” Walking out, I shut the door and go to my room. I get ready. Tonight will be a good night, the start of a new life, I hope anyway. Grabbing the jeans, I put them on. It feels weird. I typically only wear them with my brats or nights out at clubs. Finishing getting ready, I walk out. Alena looks stun

Waking up, I go downstairs, grabbing a coffee. Jackson comes down.“Right, you are coming with me today.” He looks at me, waiting for me to agree.“Where to?” I guess it beats just hiding away in my room.“Work, I figured you would find it enjoyable to see how your investment is going and all that.”I can’t help but laugh at that.“I think my bank kind of shows how the investment is going.” It was an excellent investment. I had no idea he would grow the business so much. He has, though, and it is truly amazing. To think I was the one who gave him money to start that business when the banks refused. They will be regretting that decision now.“Great, I will grab my coffee, and we can leave.” Nodding to him, I realise he isn’t letting me stay here. I walk upstairs and get ready. Coming back down, he is ready to go.“We will go in my car. There is no point in taking two.” If he insists, walking out, we get in the car driving to Seductive Vibrations. Slowly I realise we aren’t going there.

I spend most of the week at Jackson’s work. Although he is not here, he also isn’t at home by the sounds of it. He is avoiding us all, everyone. For some reason, it has been four days since we went out.Georgina and Liam have moved out. I have been staying at Seductive Vibrations as much as possible, so Jackson and Alena have space. Alena has planned something for him for his birthday, and I willingly said I would stay away to give them some space. The day alone, just the two of them, is needed, especially after everything recently.Driving home, I decide to spend tonight here and leave early. I am worn out, and Maria seems to be wanting to make my life hell, including taking me to court over that bloody bank account. Walking in, Alena smiles at me.“Can I get you a drink and food?” She has been trying to take care of me, and it feels so weird.“Just a coffee, no food, thanks.” I don’t want to depend on her or anyone else. Sitting down, she joins me, smiling.“Has Maria left now then?