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
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
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
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
JackTightness gripped Jack's chest as he sighed. He wanted to argue, he wanted to fight for their relationship, but he knew that he had nothing he could say or do right now. All Jack wanted to do was take Liza home, hold her, cry with her, love her and protect her. Jack stupidly lost the love of his life over his lack of control and humanity. Jack walked out of the room in defeat, his shoulders slumped, and he wandered around the hospital for a little bit before resigning and returning to the garage and heading home. As he arrived, he crossed paths with Del and Gabe who were collecting the last of their things. Jack dipped his head in shame and walked past them in silence. Jack needed to get control of his emotions and quick, he felt himself slipping into a depressive state and that was not him. Jack slowly unbuttoned his crumpled business shirt that he had worn the last few days and added it to his laundry, he then changed into some grey sweats and made his way down to his home gy
Liza Liza spent some more days at the hospital, feeling lonely whenever Del and Gabe were not visiting. Liza spent the time updating her resume and networking amongst her online forums. Liza felt alone in her thoughts a great deal, and regret continued grow and be a feeling she felt most. Would she regret walking away from Jack? Why was Jack so cold? Did he ever love her? All these questions swirled through her mind. Liza's thoughts were interrupted when a nurse came in, a woman that appeared familiar, but she couldn’t place where she knew her from. The woman had an irritating tone of superiority to Liza, and she immediately felt unwelcome in this nurse’s presence. Liza felt uncomfortable and willed her to leave sooner rather than later. Suddenly the recognition hit Liza as she felt her heart beating almost out of her chest. She felt herself redden in anger and embarrassment and the feeling of being less than this woman. This woman worked at the club and was the very woman that she
LizaLiza and Gabe were both buzzing after a wonderful morning; however, both were starting to feel the effects of a big morning and grew weary. Liza put Gabe down for a nap as she set herself up at her makeshift office space at her dining room table. Liza began searching through the endless job listings online. So many potential positions, but she wasn’t sure if her reputation would be tarnished since the false accusations and quick dismissal. The overwhelming feeling of defeat began weighing heavy on her shoulders as she continued to scroll. Liza's phone sounded as a new message appeared. Liza hesitantly looked at her phone unsure if this would be her stalker. Liza blushed as she read the message before her 'hey red, it was nice to meet you, if you are serious about a consulting job my company has an opening, hit me up if you are interested' Liza for the first time in weeks felt, she gushed with excitement at the prospects of finding a job so easily. Liza quickly responded, hoping
LizaLiza woke up feeling exhausted from the day before yet woke up with excitement as she thought about her interview that she had later in the morning. Liza reviewed her resume once more and practised answers to questions she expected at an interview for a junior consulting role. She began feeling nervous at the thought of the interviewed asking for a reference, she didn't know who she could be put.Liza called Pat, who answered the phone on the second ring. She was excited to hear Liza's voice. Liza updated Pat on how her recovery was going and explained to Pat that she had an interview this morning and was hoping she could use her as a reference. Pat instantly agreed, followed by concern that her friend was returning to work way too soon. Liza consoled Pat and told her she would be careful.Liza had a long shower followed by a lengthy time styling her hair and attending to her makeup. She wanted to give the best impression on the interview panel. Liza slipped on a designer pencil