PART 2 - CHAPTER 125

JESS

Luke stood in the doorway, a white towel wrapped snugly around his waist, droplets of water glistening over his bare torso and dark hair hanging in dripping strands around his face. His eyes widened in shock as they landed on me, a look of confusion instantly crossing his Dammit. I wanted to be so mad at him right now, but all I could think was how attractive he was, with steam still rolling off him.

Shit Jess.

Angry.

You are Angry with Luke.

He left me at the airport.

Focus.

"Jess! You are here!" he said, surprised, blinking as if he couldn't comprehend my presence.

My frustration exploded before I even had the chance to think.

"What happened!? Are you kidding me? I've been waiting for about four hours! I ended up getting a cab after Jocelyn called to say the driver would be two hours late!"

brow furrowed, and he ran

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leaving in the next ten minutes to pick you up!" Luke said before grabbing my bag. "Please get in here!" He stepped aside, waiting for

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it was bullshit and that this was not my fault. It was his, but I didn't. have the energy. I was suddenly exhausted and only wanted to crawl into his arms and sleep there for a decade. Maybe when I wake up, I won't be

you! I thought I could be there when you arrived." Luke repeated, and I just stared at him, tiny puzzle pieces clicking into place. Jocelyn planned

comment on right now, and dropped my head back. Luke stepped around the couch and dropped to his knees in front of me. His hand snaked up my neck, and he gently lifted my head so he could look at "Jessica. You have to believe me." He

"I finally breathed, and Luke let go of the breath he was holding. But I think your manager is the problem. Clearly, Jocelyn messed this up on

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messed up or something," He offered,

sure we would fight this weekend. That was her whole plan, and she

"I didn't mean for any of this to happen! I thought Jocelyn had it all covered. I was caught up at the PR event and didn't even have a chance to think about anything I sat back, my heart pounding, frustration giving way to a new fear.

this weekend to be about us. Just us. Everything I'm doing now is so that we can be together. This is just us getting used to the new norm. That's all. I promise." He stepped closer again, eyes earnest, but I didn't know if I could let I shook my head, trying to blink away the sting of tears. "I don't know how to believe

tentatively, brushing a tear off

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