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
Maya and Jason were back to square one. Only now, Jason tried to be a committed husband, while Maya wanted nothing to do with him. " Good morning." Jason greeted. "Morning," Maya responded coldly. She walked past him and grabbed a fruit before she went to the living room. Maya hadn't gotten a call from the bookstore in almost a week which made her lose hope. "I got a call from the bookstore," Jason said, and handed her a cup of coffee. Maya looked up at him and took the coffee. She hadn't looked at him in ages. He understood Maya only looked up at him because he mentioned the bookstore. "They want us to stop by later on for a few things." "Why do they want you there?" She questioned. Jason didn't know how to answer that question without spoiling the surprise. "I don't know." He shrugged.Maya rolled her eyes and drank her coffee. Jason had never felt this awkward in his life. "Alright then." Maya didn't like that Jason was going to be there. She thought he lied about needin
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
"Where are you going?" Maya asked Jason when she saw a suitcase. "I have a business trip." He responded. Jason struggled to be in the same house as Maya. He needed to get away."How long will you be gone?" "A few days," Jason responded coldly. Maya didn't care that Jason was leaving. She was pleased that she would have the house to herself. "Just because I'm gone doesn't mean you can do as you please.""Got it." Jason grabbed his luggage and left. Maya had never felt this much relief in her life. Maya went back upstairs to finish her hair before she left for work. Maya was ecstatic about her first day at work. Maya tried to leave for work and found Hunter standing outside."Hunter? Jason isn't here." "I know. Mr King instructed me to drive you to and from work." Maya groaned and gave Hunter the car keys. She thought she finally had an opportunity to drive a car again after the last incident. "Can I drive tomorrow?" Maya begged. "No." Hunter responded. Maya threw a mini tan
"I told her I had a business trip." Jason wept. Jason laid on Celia's chest and caressed her stomach. He had completely lost himself. Jason wanted to be a good husband, but he couldn't. He struggled with substance abuse and he knew he hurt Maya that night. Jason hadn't forgiven himself for it. He never would. "It's alright, JJ," Celia whispered. "You had to do what you had to do to be with your family." She added. Jason hated the person he had become. He used to be an arrogant man. A man who feared nobody, but now he was broken. Jason felt helpless, but he didn't have the strength to change it. "I just want to be a good husband." His voice cracked at the last word. Celia played with Jason's hair and fantasized about her and him. She knew it was a long shot, but Celia wouldn't stop trying until Jason was hers."How long are you going to stay for?" "Three to four days." Jason sighed. Celia had a despicable look on her face. She loved when Jason confided in her. It made her feel p
Maya stretched her arm out to hold Jason, but he wasn't there. She got out of his bed and walked to the kitchen. "Good morning, Jason." Maya yawned.Jason was making breakfast for the two of them. Maya sat on a bar chair and stared at him. "No! I was supposed to bring you breakfast in bed." Jason complained. "What are you making?" Maya asked. It didn't look like Jason knew what he was doing. Maya got up and stood next to Jason. "Oh, you're making scrambled eggs," Maya said enthusiastically. Jason frowned when he heard Maya say that. Her guess wasn't even close to what he was making. "It's pancakes." He sighed. Maya held her hand over her mouth to prevent herself from laughing. She had never met anybody who couldn't make pancakes. "Oh." Jason threw the pancakes out and switched the stove off. "I can make them if you want." Maya offered. Jason lifted Maya and put her on the counter. "No." Jason declined. "I want to make them on my own. Just guide me through it." Maya agree
"Hi, Mama." Maya hugged her mother. Maya hadn't been home in years. The familiar scent brought back memories. Mostly happy but also a few bad ones. "Is Dad home?" She asked and walked inside. "Not yet. Anothony will be here in a few hours," Charlotte responded. Maya didn't plan on staying long. All the memories were too much for her to handle. Jason noticed Maya's discomfort and pulled her close."Are you okay?" He whispered. "I want to leave." She answered honestly. Jason debated for a moment on what to do. He wanted to leave for Maya's sake, but also wanted to stay for Charlotte's sake. Jason wanted Maya to stay there for the night, but he knew Maya would kill him. "I thought we were staying for dinner?" Jason questioned. Maya grew agitated in the house. She hated how quiet it was without Blake. "Jason, please." She begged. Charlotte returned from the kitchen with two glasses of wine and offered the couple. "Thanks, mama, but Jason and I should get going," Maya declined t
"Are you going to work from home today?" Jason asked Maya. Maya turned to him and helped him fix his tie. "No. My new waitress starts today, so I need to be there." "I can drop you off." Maya smiled and declined. She preferred going to work on her own. Maya was tired of drawing attention whenever she was out with Jason. "Hunter can take me." She informed Jason. "I'll pick you up for lunch then?" Jason wouldn't stop pestering Maya till she agreed. "Fine." She agreed. Jason kissed Maya on the cheek before he left. Maya had thirty more minutes before she left, so she took her time. She still had her doubts about Lily, but she needed a waitress. Maya's phone vibrated, and Skyler's name popped up. What are you doing around lunchtime?I'm grabbing lunch with Jason.Maya responded.Liam and I will be joining then