All Chapters of My Rise From The Ashes After Divorce: Chapter 61 - Chapter 70

Mr. Jake Crenshaw is a very distinctive-looking man. He is at least 6 feet 2 inches tall with a fantastic body. He kept his snow-white haircut tapered and low, which made him look distinguished. He had a smile that would melt stone. His bronze, smooth complexion contrasted with the dark-colored linen jacket, reminiscent of a field of sun-dappled, waving grains. His white shirt set off the white, rich color of his hair. The expertly tailored, double-pleated slacks are falling from his slim waist to the tops of his imported Italian shoes. He carries a legal-size leather portfolio with a distinctive leather logo. Women clamored from their little shops, cafes, and boutiques as he walked down the sidewalk.The air was thick with the sweet scent of blooming jasmine as Jake strolled through the narrow cobblestone streets of Venice. He approached the opulent office building, a former palazzo adorned with intricate frescoes, and Jake felt a mix of nerves and anticipation. He had prepared extens

Ever since losing Treasure, Jake woke each day feeling empty. Jake sat on his bed thinking, would he ever be able to have a normal relationship without it being ruined by his love for Treasure? Most of the time, Jake exhausted himself with work and exercise to maintain control over his sexual desires, making these things his primary focus. But for once, Jake would love to be free to enjoy himself, in any capacity he wishes.Since working for Mr. Leonardo, he’s been surrounded at the office by pretty girls all the time, with an invisible handwritten, no-touch policy hanging over his head. It was getting a little disgusting! He struggled to maintain emotional and physical distance from the females. But he hasn't always been successful at it and paid heavily for it. He would love to be in a relationship without worrying that it would go up in flames. When he was younger, sneaking around was fun, but now that he's a grown man, it doesn't have the same appeal. In fact, now it's more upsetti

The woman gazed at him the way Treasure would, she smiled the way she did, and that same sparkle and glow in her eyes twinkled at him. And for a moment, they stared at one another, lost amid a crowded restaurant, silence enveloping them as if the universe had conspired to keep this moment sacred. Her mouth moved, but Jake thought he was dreaming, but he heard her soft, low voice speak as she rose, and instinctively said, “Jake, it’s me. I know this is shocking. Please come to me and take my hand.” Treasure says. Jake stepped forward as his chest felt like it was going to explode from sheer shock.When their hands tenderly touched one another. Jake knew she was real, but it was as if the world had fallen away. They embraced, and the warmth of her presence ignited the embers of emotions long buried. “Oh my God, Treasure, it’s really you. You are alive.” The air around them crackled with recognition, disbelief, and joy that made his heart race. He wrapped his arms around her tightly, h

But the night was not without its vulnerabilities as memories crashed against the walls of their hearts like waves against the shore. Tears of joy mingled with sadness, laughter obscured by the ghosts of their pasts. They had both lost so much, but here, in this moment, under the shimmering restaurant lights, they had also found a flicker of hope, a promise of what could be.“No Jake, well yes I wanted to be honest with you. But not just for that reason.” “Well mission accomplished. Now what?” “Now we can be together and start a new life, the life we always dreamed about.” “I see we had a different vision of that life. Treasure, I never worried about the money. I knew it was there in the house somewhere. But I never looked for it, my concern was only you. I saw us as a real family. Married and planning to have and raise children. But it’s clear to me now you never saw that for us.” “That’s not true! Why can’t you understand what I’ve been through? I went straight from my uncle’s ho

Treasure sighed and leaned her head back against the seat again. Thinking, maybe this is really how he feels about her. This trip is not going to be what she thought. He would be trying to make advances at her, and she would be trying to break things off between them. Treasure had imagined Jake wining and dining her and whispering sweet nothings in her ear to coerce her to go to bed with him.There's no way he could call this a romantic holiday with no physical contact. Treasure had to figure out if Jake was really serious about what he was saying to her. So she slid her arm on the armrest with his, she felt his fine hairs and warm flesh. Her pulse quickened as her skin touched his skin. But Jake seemed unbothered, he kept his head straight, concentrating on his computer. Treasure, frustrated, removed her arm from his. She seemed to be the only one affected. She sighed heavily, agitatedly, turning her body once again toward the window.Jake noticed her body language, and he stopped t