SAVING HIS COMPANY

Jessica leaned in. Her lips lingered close to Jay’s face. “You still love me, don't you…”

“Jessica…”

“Shhhhh.”

She placed a finger across his lips and brought her face closer.

Jay sighed and tilted his face away. He stepped aside, walked over to the window and stood backing Jessica.

The face of Karen chose that moment to flash in his head.

He gnawed on his lower lips.

He had broken up with her, why did she keep appearing in his mind. Why did he feel guilty being in the same space with another woman?

Behind him, Jessica’s teeth grinded. She could never get used to being rejected by Jay in this manner. Once, he had loved her, breathed her and couldn't live without her. Even if she stayed away from him and returned later, his heart was always for her. He was always ready to welcome her back, grateful she felt pity enough for him to return. They were too worlds apart emotionally but he loved her deeply and that was all that mattered. His love for her.

Everything was supposed to remain