Branch One Hundred and Forty Seven

As the Lino came to a half and the chauffeur opened the door Jessica climbed out immediately. She has been in complete silence it was uncomfortable.

Was he the same one who comforted less than forty eight hours ago? Was it just pity from his end? She hated herself for thinking of giving him a chance. She thought that maybe if she became close to him they could keep in touch after the divorce.

Now she had to go on a trip she did not know how long with him. How was she going to survive being with him?

"Jessica wait" She heard him call her. She wanted to turn back immediately.

'But what if it's my subconscious mind that is playing tricks on me' she thought. She did not hesitate to keep walking ahead. Taking gentle and calculated steps because of the heels she wore.

She felt his hand on her shoulders and although there was a thin net separating her shoulder blades from his hands she felt a jolt of cold current pass through her shoulders all over her body.

"Wait" he whispered close to