บททั้งหมดของ When I Stopped Running : บทที่ 1 - บทที่ 10

She didn't Just leave, She disappearedJake's POV "Any news?" My voice was calm. Too calm.The two men standing in front of my desk shifted uncomfortably,their eyes avoiding mine as if looking at me directly would burn. That alone told me everything I needed to know."No, sir," One of them finally said."We're still investigating."Silence filled the office. It was Heavy and piercing.I leaned back slowly in my chair,my fingers tapping once against the armrest."Still investigating," I repeated casually.Neither of them spoke. I let out a quiet breath,tilting my head slightly as I studied them."Do you know how long it's been?" My tone didn't rise. It didn't need to."Two years, sir," The other one replied carefully."Two years," I echoed.I leaned forward, resting my elbows on the desk,my gaze locking onto them."Two years of resources. Two years of manpower. Two years of money..." I paused,my voice dropping a bit."And you're standing here telling me you have nothing," my hand curle

He found meJessica's POVIt was a chilly morning when I stirred from sleep,my arms wrapped around Rolda who had spent the night in my room.There was a comforting warmth in having someone by my side.A sudden knock on the door jolted me awake, and I muttered in irritation. "What the hell...." My eyes scanned the room as I swung my legs over the edge of the bed, feet meeting the cold floor.I could have woken Rolda, but seeing how peaceful she was sleeping, I just didn't have the heart to disturb her.With heavy steps, I walked to the front door, dragged it open, and froze. My heart instantly hammered violently against my chest. Adrenaline surged through me. My legs trembled, and my breaths came in quick, shallow bursts.Standing commanding before me was the biggest nightmare of my life. The man I had vowed I never want to see again stood confidently as though he owns the place."Jessy," He called softly. His voice ignited a storm inside me. A confusing mix of anger,fear, and the bitt

What changed You?Jake's POV The door slammed the moment I stepped in. The sound echoed through the house, loud and intense but it did nothing to quiet the storm racing inside me.I pulled my jacket, dragging it off my shoulder as though I could peel off the humiliation I felt. My breathing uneven, my head spinning. I couldn't erase the picture in my mind, the way her eyes looked at me with so much hate and the confidence in her gaze made my whole body weak.I had never felt so powerless before, completely out of control and as though I had nothing.I let out a dry laugh and started pacing back and forth. Taking slow steps at first, then faster ones, my restlessness was apparent. "She chased me out...." I muttered under my breath. My jaw tightening and my eyes burning with fury."My own wife..." I whispered again. She looked at me and asked me to leave like I was some stranger at her door.I stopped abruptly running my hand through my hair."No.... not a stranger," I scoffed reali

A Fresh Start..... or NotJessica's POV The building stood tall in front of me,polished glass reflecting the morning light like it had nothing to hide, like it wasn't about to decide something that meant everything to me.I tightened my grip on my phone and exhaled slowly before placing it against my ear."Rolda...." I called softly. "Jessica?" Her voice came through immediately. "You're there already?"I glanced up at the entrance again, my heart beating faster than I wanted it to. "Yeah... I just got here.""And?" She asked quickly, excitement already laced in her tone.I let out a small breath, shifting my weight from one foot to the other. "I don't know why I feel like this," I admitted. "I'm nervous... like really nervous." I truthfully responded.There was a pause on the other end before she scoffed lightly."Nervous? You?" she teased. "Jessica, you've got to be kidding me." She muttered."I'm serious," I said, letting out a small, shaky laugh. "This place is... it's a big de

The unwanted welcome.Jessica's POVMy first day at the hotel began with a nervous energy that clung to me like a second skin. I had barely slept, haunted by Jake's messages and the phantom knocks that had rattled my nerves through the night.The morning air felt heavy as i walked into the building, my heels clicking against the polished floor, my heart pounding with every step. I tried to steady my breathing, reminding myself that this was supposed to be a fresh start, a new chapter. But the unease from the night before followed me like a shadow.The front desk receptionist, a cheerful young lady with a warm smile looked up as I approached."Good morning, Miss Jessica," she said brightly. "Welcome to your first day." I managed a polite smile, though my lips trembled slightly."Thank you," I replied softly.Before I could move further, she bent down and lifted a bouquet of fresh roses from beneath the desk. The flowers were vibrant, their fragrance filling the air almost instantly.