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128 Waiting On Tomorrow (Winona)

Lisa and I sit in the living room, finishing off the champagne. It feels like the bubbles are the only thing keeping me from collapsing into a puddle of tired emotions.

I certainly didn't need the whole bottle. I feel a little tipsy just from a couple of glasses.

I take a sip and let out a long sigh. "I can't believe how close I came to dying today," I say, my voice barely above a whisper. "Ashlyn is... I don't even have words for how crazy she is."

Lisa nods, her eyes wide. "I never liked or trusted her. She always had this... vibe, you know? But I never thought it would come to this. I mean, shooting you? It's next level stalker crazy."

"Tell me about it," I mutter, shaking my head. "I'm so grateful to be alive. If it weren't for Jayden..." I trail off... what he did hitting me all over again.

"Yeah, Jayden," Lisa says, a look of amazement crossing her face. "He took a bullet for you, Winona. Without even thinking about it. That man is still all about you."

I look down at my glass, feeling a rush of emotion. "I know. It's overwhelming. I always knew he loved me, but this... this is something else."

"Do you think he'll make it?" Lisa asks gently.

I take a deep breath, trying to hold back the tears. "I don't know. He's in a coma. They said the next 24 hours are crucial. But even if he does make it, they're not sure about brain damage. It's so terrifying. What if he can't remember me again." Lisa reaches out and squeezes my hand. "Stay positive."

to take comfort in her words. "I am. For Abby's sake,

least you know you've got a guy who's literally willing to

myself, the tension easing just a

Though I'd rather he didn't have

to diffuse the

serious. "So, what about Judy? Do you really think you can

less explosive with her. For Abby. If Jayden dies... I can't be fighting with Judy all the time. Abby will

is... well, she's Judy. Do you

I have to try. For

slightly dysfunctional. I admire you, Winona. You're doing what's best for Abby, even if it's

just hope I'm making the

"Speaking of questionable decisions Lance and I had a

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an eyebrow. "Oh? Is he finally ready to commit to more than just couch crashing and drinking all

of commitment. I know that. Typical guy. And I'm tired of being triggered by his nonsense.

say, genuinely surprised. "I thought

Lisa admits. "But I need more than sort of. I want someone who's all in, not someone who's half-assing it because

a bit sad about that really. It would have been awesome for the four of us." But then I realize Jayden has to live first. "Oh, never mind. Just be happy. Love has never brought me much more than misery really. I can only hope things get more

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