Chapter 46

"Come here," Justin said, pulling her up and bringing her close to him. He placed her head on his chest, gently caressing it. Jessica took in a deep breath; he smelled so nice that she wanted to lay there on his chest forever. Justin, with the remote in his hand, reduced the volume of the television.

Feeling it was the right moment to ask some questions, Jessica, being a medical doctor, understood the implications of taking medicine without eating food. It could be very dangerous to the system, depending on the type of drugs.

"Can I ask you some questions?" she asked, feeling Justin's heart skip a beat. She looked up at him, and he returned her gaze.

"Uhmmm, yeah, sure, you can ask," Justin replied. Jessica lay back down on his chest. "Did you take your medication in the morning?" she quizzed. Justin, for a few seconds, wondered why she had asked him that particular question.

He tried to think of a reason, and when he couldn't find one, he answered, "I take it every day," he sighed. "