"Where did you get that?" my sight looked down, touching the curse Anika left on my neck. "Are you not going to talk? You wouldn't like it if I got pissed off, Jaz..." "I don't know.." my mind is not functioning, and my mouth is terrible at lying. His eyes turned dark. I can sense a storm is on its way. "You don't... know??" his voice deepened. I know where it's going, so I prepare myself. A hard slap on my face.."You don't dare to make me dense, Jaz!! Who did that???" "I said.. I don't know.." crying, I stand on my words. Another hit from him. "Where are you taking me? Drake, please.." pleading, I was dragged up the stairs. I can feel his anger. Drake drove me to the bed as we reached the room. "I'm your husband, but you won't let me touch you!!!! How dare you cheat on me??" "I'm not! I swear in my grave, Drake.. It's not what you think.." "Yeah! It's what I feel, Jaz.. Behind my back, you are doing dirty secrets..."[NARRATOR] The night turned to hell for Jaz. The bruises s
"Andra in my office.. Now!" We both turn to Anika. "See you around, Jaz.." Andra left me with a smile. [ANIKA HODGENS] "So you and Gillian are now in separate ways?" Andra began with her interrogation. "It's her choice, Andra. Don't look at me like that.." "I thought you guys were going strong.. What happened?!" "She wants me to marry her.." I blurted out. "Then that's great news.. Are you not going there?" "You know that I can't .." "You can't? Or you won't? That's different, Anika. Is it because of that girl?" "Whose girl?" throwing her question too. I met Andra in Vancouver when I was coping up, giving my best shot to continue living after being tormented by untangling from Jaz. "Oh, come on. You know who I'm talking about. Do you still have feelings for her? But she's married?" "I know, Andra. There's no need to remind me.." While chatting with my best friend, I didn't expect my mom to show up. "WE NEED TO TALK.." "Hello there, Tita.." Andra greeted her but didn't bo
My mind was flying for an hour. Since last night, it's been distracted. Everything Mom said repeated in my head. I looked at my wristwatch near lunch. I thought of inviting Jaz to eat with me. This morning, I noticed something was different about her, but I just went by and let it go. All these years, she didn't really cheat on me. Why didn't she tell me? It would be better if we both faced the situation of those times. I felt a strange pain in my chest, thinking about how she coped with everything. Knowing I couldn't ask her out, I just ordered online. All her favorites, even the dessert she used to like the most. Almost one hour passed, and the food finally arrived. And after I placed it on the table, I called Jaz over the inter-con. She immediately followed. "Do you need something?" "Sit down," I said, but she didn't move. I noticed the sadness in her eyes. Is it just now? Or since the first day we met again? I just didn't see because the anger in my chest was overwhelmin
[ANIKA HODGENS]I secretly looked at her while we were eating. Jaz's beauty has not faded even after eight years. She doesn't look like she has a child. "Did you like it?" Our eyes met when she faced up. She immediately avoided it. I feel she still has feelings for me. I think she agreed in exchange for the money she borrowed, not only because she was desperate but because she still loved me. Am I wrong to think that way? Why would someone agree to have sex with an ex-lover just for money? But perhaps, it's not really about it but her beloved son. I inhaled, consuming the frustration I was holding. "Yeah, it's delicious." My thump moved by itself, wiping the sauce near her lips. I saw her swallow."Thanks for the lunch.." I smiled briefly. [JAZ AMANDA] Should I give back her money? Since Drake managed to handle the bills from the hospital. One thing I was avoiding but still running through my mind. There would be no reason anymore for us to have sex if I gave it back. "I guess
[ANIKA HODGENS] "Stop the car, Anika..." I ignored it and continued to drive. We have to talk.. We needed to talk.. "Hey! You can't just drag me. Take me wherever you want..." "Yes, I can, Jaz. I should have done this the latter.." "You need to stop, Anika. I love you..." "What did you just say?!" Peeking at her."I said I love you, but this has to end.. I should not have come to you and asked for help in the first place.." "Then I guess fate lead us together for a second chance we should not throw away.... Jaz... Something right thing to do.. We should not repeat the same mistake.." "This isn't good.. It's dangerous, Anika. My father.." She didn't finish her words. "What about him?" "Please! We have to be careful.. I don't want something terrible might happen to you. I can't take that.." "Is that why you chose to break my heart? Rather than figuring things out together?!" My voice cracked with every single word that came out to my lips. "My soul was shattered too, Anika. Do
I gulped. Why was she so curious? I looked away before speaking. "Jaiz Kian, our joint name.." I said, but I still couldn't peek at her. I returned to preparing the table, hoping she wouldn't ask any more questions. "You mean, Jaiz as Jaz? and Kian as Anika?" At that time, I saw her smile. I was a little lost track. "Sounds interesting.. But why? Why not Drake's name?" I don't know if she's numb, she doesn't get it, or she just wants to hear from me the reason."Do I really have to answer that? Aren't you hungry? Let's dig in.." Anika didn't speak, so I thought that was a win for me, turning my back on her to settle in the seats, but she hugged me tighter from behind and put her chin on my shoulder. "I miss this.." I can feel her warm breath on my cheek. My ear began to hear her cry. My eyes, too, became watery as I mesmerized our old days. That was the happiest moment of my life. The saddest part suddenly hit my heart. The day I told her... Make her believe we couldn't be togeth
FLASHBACK>>>>> "What are you doing here?" "Why am I not allowed? I am your husband.." "You know this isn't what we agreed on, Drake. Please get out. I want to rest.. You've been drinking.." "No! You can't forever order me. We've been married for a year, Jaz. And yet we're still in a separate room! It's time to get mine.." "You're drunk, Drake. Let's talk about it tomorrow when you're in your right mind.." Drake didn't bother and came closer to Jaz, Hauling her into his arms. "Let go of me! Don't do this! You'll regret it.. Please.." Drake began to kiss her everywhere he could as Jaz put all her strength into a struggling, opposing her husband. "I love you so much, Jaz.. You will like and enjoy it for sure..." Mumbling those words as He continues to invade Jaz sexually. Jaz continues to refuse, targeting Drake's sensitive part. He screamed furiously and grabbed his manhood. Given a chance, Jaz immediately ran away from her husband, but before she could open the door, Drake held
[NARRATOR]"I love you too, but we have to go now." Anika's brows furrowed at the sudden mood change of Jaz. "What do you mean?" reaching Jaz with both hands while her eyes are worried."I almost forgot. By now, Dad may already know what happened to Drake. We must take off now as you promised." "My people are on their way, Jaz. You can breathe. We better have breakfast first. "Jaz was still unstable even after Anika gave her assurance. Her movement proves how terrified she is, knowing what her father could do. The fear stays on her face. "Hey! Look at me.. Listen to me.. I won't let anything separates us again.." A soft voice from Anika calmed her heart, squeezing her hands understandingly. Looking straight into Anika's eyes, "That's not what I am afraid of, Anika. It's you who I am nervous about. We better drift apart, living your life out there, than losing you forever.." Lines on her complexion appear. "We will get through this together." Anika pulled her, embracing her. "Ms.