Chapter Thirty-Two   He said callously; letting go of her hand and stepping back to put some space between them. Jessica nearly fainted from chock;  by a hair's breadth gulping the hurt and humiliation; the thought of him having sex with her–the best sex she probably ever had in her entire life; as he made her body ache for more–only because she was available?Swallowing the tears brimming in her eyes; Jessica let out in a whisper   “I can’t believe this” her voice failing her His jaw clenched Lucas wanted to tell her that he had sex with her because he couldn’t take it anymore when he saw her naked; He wanted to tell her that he left because he wasn’t ready to deal with these new feelings he had for her, hell he wanted to tell her that it took him every ounce of will power

Chapter Thirty-Four  Her mind telling her that Lucas would have informed her if something bad happened but there was no harm in check by herself to make sure everything was good even if she dreaded to hear the news.Jessica went through the channels on the TV switching from channel to another but nothing.The news was all about other matters, not a single station talked about the huge scandal that happened few days ago. She pressed her lips before turning off the TV and tossing the remote away. Picking up on her nails again she walked towards the small table fetching a paper but she couldn’t find any.Lucas must have ordered his man not to leave a single paper around. After over thinking and walking in circles for almost an hour, she gave up and went to the kitchen.Contemplating some leftovers she decided to wait for Lucas and not dine alone. So she made her way upstairs and tossed her bo

Chapter Thirty-Six The air around felt heavier than what Jessica’s lungs could handle; witnessing the fight before her eyes. She felt the ground crumble under her feet. She wished for it to crumble so that she would disappear from the surfaceThis must be a nightmare, and she needed someone to pinch her cheek so she could wake up and find herself lying in her bed inside her apartment.But it was impossible, she was aware of it, she was aware that she was caught up in this storm and nothing seemed promising of a happy ending.She couldn’t help but wonder how the hell her life turned upside down in the matter of a week.“Something isn’t right!” Lucas’ voice brought her back from the whirlwind of thoughts she almost lost her sanity to. But she remained muted as no words were to leave her sour throat.“Glad you noticed!” Jack scoffed Lucas spared him a death threaten

Chapter Thirty-Eight   Two weeks later…  “I can’t believe I’m saying this but Jess you look amazing!”  Lilly expressed her excitement while looking at her best friend “Really? You know I wasn’t sure about it at first but..” “No but! I don’t accept any buts! You, Look, Gorgeous, Honey! Look at you!” Lilly articulated each word before pulling Jessica in a hug and squealed. Jessica took a minute before pulling away and looking at her reflection in the mirror hanged on the side wall brushing a hand over her hair coming to hug her neck line in a perfect bob cut. The auburn highlight she had disappeared into bleached silver blond; making her emerald eyes pop. “I had my hair long for years” she said shaking her head feeling the lightness of her new hair “I know right! But girl, let me tell ya; this new haircut is fire!” Jessica giggled and they both laughed  It was the fir

Chapter Forty “Wow!” Lilly observed when Jessica walked out of the room slightly adjusting her dress“I’m not so sure I can do this Lil” she bit on her lower lip nervously“What? Are you for real right now?”Jessica looked at her all the more nervous“We’ve been through this Jess; the only way to move on is to actually move on “she said stressing the word actually.“What if he doesn’t like my hair… or my dress?”“Don’t ruin my makeup please? “ Lilly let out in a breath  Jessica  nodded and shook her head.Lilly was kind to help her get her makeup done just so she could relax because from the moment Lilly came home after work, she found her best friend on the verge of crying again so she helped her out to take her mind off her worries“Sorry but if he doesn’t like you