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Liza Liza was busily working away im her workstatiom, when Pat got to work. "Liza ,oh my god you are back, I am so relieved , I heard what happened ,please tell me you are ok" and bombarded her with many questions about the ordeal. Liza blushed in embarrassment over all that had occured, she recounted all that she could remember of the events of the past few days. She grimmaced describing the fear and suprise that she felt and described that in the midst of the carnage that the security team and Jack almost appeared out of nowhere and protected her.Pat looked at liza with awe and disbelief and hugged her lovingly and protectively.Lizas' phone began beeping, incessantly signifying a string of messages. Liza glanced at her phone and grimaced. There were more messages from her stalker. More intimate private photos that made her feel vulnerable and uneasy. One photo in particular was of her restrained and covered in welts and clear agony on her face. The words that accompanied the pict
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LizaLiza was sleeping softly and went to roll over and realised she was now in her bed, she had no recollection on how she got there, she looked over and Jacks side of the bed was empty and she felt a sense of longing and disapointment that he was not there. Liza glanced at the time and it was only 10pm, yet it felt as though she had been asleep all night. Liza then heard a noise in the kitchen and reluctantly stepped out of the room to investigate. Liza in nothing but her silk pyjama dress and not a weapon at her disposal tiptoed out of their bedroom and ventured into the ktichen , the source of the sound was no where to be seen. Liza attempted to maintain her confidence and lack of fear as she continued to look around for the source of the sound. The fear began gripping her heart and she instictively leant her hand on her stomach in a protective manner.Liza felt the air thicken around her and with bated breath she turned slowly whilst she clenched her fists,leaving an imprint fro
Her Secret Struggles Chapter 27
JackJack grimaced as he woke from his broken slumber, remembering their encounter last night, he ran his hands instinctively accross her side of the bed , however the sheets were cold and still made on that side, it pained him thinking what she must be feeling right now. Jack recalled his converstaion with his uncle the evening before, he had informed him that he was going to have and heir soon and that he was thinking about proposing to the mother of his child.Uncle David did not seem impressed, possibly because he had always thought Jack would forvever be a bachelor therefore if something happened to Jack before David , he would naturally receive majority shares and takeover the compnay. David began sprouting about how underhanded women can be.David insisted Jack print out the prenuptual agrement that David had once shared with his second ex-wife. Jack reluctantly took it with him just to subdue his uncle. Jack had placed it in his laptop bag along with other important documentat
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LizaLiza had woken prior to dawn , she had tiptoed to Del's room and briefly explained they needed to leave. Del could sense the pain in Liza and agreed without delay. They packed up a small case for Del and one for Gabe. Liza's clothes were in Jacks room so they decided to leave them, Del still had a small suitcase of Liza's from when Liza was in hospital, it would have to do. They silently and gently carried Gabe to the garage , where they took the only suitable car for Gabe , the new SUV. Liza sighed with hesitation and left a note where the keys once were. Liza didnt really have a plan , she just needed to leave as she couldnt live like this. Liza still had the lease to her old apartment because the move had been so sudden , it was still furnished and had some personal items in it. They had arrived at their old apartment just as dawn had broken. The chill in the air signified that autums was nearing and the soft oranges danced in the sky. Liza had messaged Pat stating that it wa
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JackWith a pounding in his head, Jack awoke to the light shining through his lounge room window. 'Shit" he inwardly groaned, it was mid morning , Jack looked at the half empty bottle of scotch and another bottle of whisky that too was half empty. His head throbbed, and he felt his stomach do flips. He groaned as he stood feeling every ache and pain in his body. He was in his clothes of yesterday. He was a crumpled mess.He remembered his encounter at the club, and he was ashamed of himself. He missed his little one, his love, his Liza. Jack, in a weakened state, gradually made his way to his shower. He sat in the corner as he felt the water wash over him. He had never felt this way before, and he knew he could have avoided this whole mess. Jack glanced at the clock in the bathroom and pulled himself up. He finished off his shower and stepped out of the shower and dressed for the day. He knew he was in a foul mood, but he had to get to work. He called for a driver because despite hi
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JackJack replayed those word in mind again or Pat continued to scream the same thing over and over "you fucking killed her". Charles the head of security had entered the floor as the scene unfolded. Jack felt his heart racing, his colour drained from his face, and his world fell apart with those words on repeat. Charles right in Jack's face "Sir, are you ok let's get you straight to the hospital" Jack sared into Jack's eyes and began repeating the words "My Liza , no not my Liza" as he gripped his chest feeling his heart break. "My baby, oh fuck our baby, Gabe , Del, what do I do" Charles snapped Jack out of it as onlookers began to pile around the pods. Pat softened for a moment. "Your baby ? You and Liza , I knew it - we have to go quick, she is bleeding out. " Charles escorted both Jack and Pat to the parking garage and got them into one of the Cars and drove them quickly towards the hospital, fingers gripping the steering wheel, breaking speed limits as he got his boss and col
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Liza Liza still lay unconscious, her body fighting to wake up. She can hear people around her. She could hear Jack crying and talking to her. She was conflicted she wanted him to stop touching her but at the same time wanted him to keep holding her. In waves, Liza felt she was almost awake, but it was exhausting trying to open her eyes. Every time she tried, the darkness consumed her, and she went back into her deep sleep. Her mind was active whilst in her coma. she had the most beautiful dreams filled with colourful, bright , happy days;however, it always ended in darkness and heartbreak. She dreamt of being in a field with Gabe and a little girl. In her dream, she knew she was Jack's and her baby. Gabe was older, and the little girl was just learning to walk. The children played together happily, and Jack and Liza watched over with proud smiles. The dreams always ended with heartache and misery as their little girl kept walking away and no matter how hard Liza tried to catch up sh
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JackJack left the room as Liza woke so she could have time with Gabe and Del. He wandered the halls lost in his own thoughts, the sterile smell he had come go get used to filling the air. The familiar sounds of the machines monitoring the sick whilst family waited with bated breaths. Jack used this moment to call Pat and deliver the good news that Liza had woken from her coma.The call was short , Pat still blamed him, and he still blamed himself. How could he ever forgive himself. He wasn't there when she needed him the most. Jack waited for Del to leave with Gabe to take him home for a midday nap as he hesitantly walked towards Lizas private room. As he approached, he could smell the fresh floral smell he came to adore of Liza. He bent his head looking in, and their eyes connected, sending waves of electricity in the room. Lizas face filtered through a range of emotions, starting with love and adoration, then mixed with anguish and regret taken over by immense anger. Jack cleared
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