I stood outside my house in the cold air, hugging myself from the chilly breeze. I looked over to one of the windows in peaceful relieve. I found my mother and father both safe and eating in our kitchen table. I didn't know what funny jokes my dad had been telling my mom. The huge smile that formed in her face was priceless. Although there were times where she would stare off blankly to her plate while playing with her food. My father would stare at her with heartache and a broken smile would form in his face. As if he too was trying hard to have a good time. They were both miserable even though they tried to hide it. I felt awful clearly knowing it was all because of me.
They must've been worried sick not knowing anything about my whereabouts. I should've called them once at least to let them know I was safe. Every time I was with James I would eventually forget everything and everyone. It was like just him and I existed and no one else mattered. Which is why that only made me feel terrible inside. My parents didn't deserve the agonizing pain I was causing them..neither did Jake. I was glad to find out my parents were okay so before going inside to talk to them. I drove over to see Jake. I needed to clear things out with him. It was something I had to do no matter how much it hurt me to do so. I had to stop being selfish and think about the rest. It was time I made things right and I was going to start with Jake.
(MEANWHILE AT KINGSLEY RESIDENCE)
Richard- WHAT DO YOU MEAN YOU STILL HAVEN'T FOUND HIM!
Officer Thomas- Sir. We are doing everything we can..But it seems as if he has vanished..
Richard- Your neck is on the line here! Do you not cherish your life!?
Officer Thomas- I do Sir..I apologize I'll have every patrol on duty until we find him.
*Phone Rings
Richard- What is it Franco!!
Franco- Boss I found the kid..
Richard- Where is he!?
Franco- He is at a hospital over at Fender Town..He was brought there couple hours ago.
Richard- I want him here now!
Franco- But boss...There's something you should know..
Richard- WHAT!
Franco- The kid got shot..According to the information my informative from the inside got me..It seems as if someone tried to aim for his chest but missed and only grazed him..
Richard- Find out who shot him. Wipe out his entire family and bring HIM to me. I'll make sure he wishes he was dead instead.
Franco- Boss unfortunately I found out he was shot..his body was laying near a river..I got rid of the evidence but there is something else..
Richard- Now What!?
Franco- It's Tony...Word on the street he hired a couple of gang members to follow James that day and gave orders to kill him..Most of them backed down knowing who James worked for..They were afraid to cross you..Except for the one I found dead by the river.
Richard- Take care of this mess. Regarding Tony you already know what to do.
Franco- Of course Boss..What do you want me to do with the boy?
Richard- Nothing yet.
Franco- Okay..By the way the girl was with him also..
Richard- Where is she now?
Franco- She left..I have one of my men following her as we speak..Would you like him to take her out?
Richard- No that won't be necessary anymore. For now leave the Smith's alone. Call me when you have an update.
Officer Thomas- James Dawson was found?
Richard- Well he wasn't found by your ignorant team now was he?
Officer Thomas- I apologize Sir..This won't happen again.
Richard- You are undoubtedly right. It won't happen again. I no longer need your doltish service. Leave now.
Officer Thomas- But Sir..
Richard- Officer Thomas I suppose you love your family am I right?
Officer Thomas- Ye-Yes Sir..
Richard- Then I suggest you leave now. Go to them while you still can.
(A COUPLE BLOCKS AWAY)
Officer Thomas- *Dials Number..Kenny..
Kenny- Oh no...We said you'd call if you were dismissed..Tell me you still work for him!
Officer Thomas- Listen that doesn't matter okay!..I got enough evidence to put him behind bars..
Kenny- Dammit Thomas!!! We had an important mission to accomplish!! He is the biggest criminal wanted it won't be easy to keep him locked up without major evidence!!
Officer Thomas- Well what do you want me to do! If I force my stay then my cover will be blown! He'll investigate me and it will be a matter of minutes for him to find out I'm an undercover!
Kenny- That is your problem!! But you are not leaving until you catch him on the scene!!
(JAKES P.O.V)
I stood nearby listening to the undercover agent talk on the phone..This is my chance..To payback everything my dads done to me and everyone else. It was because of him Jazmin left and I don't blame her for leaving me. Some part of me is happy knowing she is far away from this town and this evil man. One dreadful night I had overheard him having a conversation with one of his men. Saying how he was planning to kill her and her family. They're safe now because I had to intervine but as for Jazmin. There is no sign of her. My mind has been going crazy thinking about every possibility of her never coming back to me. It crushed me inside thinking I could've lost her forever but I will ALWAYS choose her safety on-top of any strong feeling that I feel. I wanted to pull her back with me. Tell her I'm all the protection she needs but I'd be lying. I'm exactly the person she can't be with. At least not until I put this heartless monster behind bars. Maybe then I could finally be happy with the girl I love. That is if she decides to wait for me. I have to make this man I once hoped I could proudly call father pay for everything he has done. It is his time.. 'I'm coming for you Richard..With everything I've got'.
Jake- I want to help..
Officer Thomas- *Startled...Listen kid I don't know what you heard but for your own good don't get involved with this you better-
Jake- *Annoyed...Didn't you hear me?..I said I want to help..So stop with your empty threats..They don't scare me.
Officer Thomas- Why would you go against your own father?
Jake- He's a monster that's needs to pay for everything he has done..He put my girlfriends life in danger more then once already and now he is going after her family..I will not sit back and watch how he destroys the only person that I have ever loved..I want him gone.
Officer Thomas- How will you be able to help?
Jake- I know the place where he goes to make sure the transportation of his supplies makes it out..If you catch him on the act that's enough powerful evidence to keep him locked up until he dies..
Officer Thomas- When will the next shipment be??
Jake- I will help you with everything you ask of me..BUT with one condition..
Officer Thomas- What is it?
Jake- I need you to keep Jazmin and her family Safe..
Officer Thomas- I'll have my men watch her. Don't worry nothing will happen to them.
Jake- Then you have an alliance.
(BACK AT FENDER TOWN HOSPITAL)
James- Will you relax..I'm fine ma..
Emma- Why is it that mostly every time you are with that girl you end up getting hurt James..
James- *Laughs..She's trouble just like me what can I say..Maybe that's why I love her so much...
Emma- Sweetie...This kind of relationship of always being on the edge of living or the risk of dying..It's not healthy..Not for you or for her..James this needs to stop..This isn't a healthy kind of love.
James- Don't worry..She won't be a problem for you much longer...
Emma- What do you mean?..Are you implying that you two are leaving each other?
James- *Laughs...No Ma..I'm kidnapping her and taking her far away from here..
Emma- Okay this is definitely the medication they put you on..Making you talk nonsense..I know my son would never say such foolishness.
James- It's not nonsense Ma..She can't decide whether she wants to stay with me or wit that faggot of Jake..So I'm gonna make it easy for her..With nobody else around she'll have to settle for me..
Emma- That is not the way to do things James..If you really loved her you would let her choose and if she chooses him then you would settle for her happiness and respect her decision..You will have to move on..You're handsome and with a long bright future ahead of you..You'll be fine.
James- *Laughs..Are you listening to yourself Ma?..I ain't a damn loser..I never was and I'll never be that..She stays with me and that's final.
Emma- (Hearing him talk like that so possessively and with anger..Made me remember his Father..Unfortunately they are more alike than they will ever know)....Ugh James you need to listen to me you can't-
Nurse- Hello I came to check on our handsome patient..How are you doing?
James- Feeling like shit but still hanging..
Emma- Excuse my sons unflattering language..He means to say he is trying to do okay right?
James- Yeah whatever...Hey can you do me a favor and call the girl I came with..I need to see her..
Nurse- Oh she's a pretty one..She actually left in a hurry a while ago..
James- WHAT! (I felt anger instantly boil inside me..She ran off to that fucker!..He won't have her!..First I'll kill him!)
Emma- James!! What are you doing up! Lay back down! NOW!
James- Get me outta here!
Emma- The wound will reopen if you don't stay laying down James! Please honey..Listen to me..
James- NO YOU LISTEN TO ME!! I need to get out of here! (I also knew her life was in danger..I needed to find her before someone else did)
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(JAZMIN'S P.O.V)
I stood outside Jake's mansion feeling more confused and nervous than ever. I felt the anxiety kick in as my hands got sweaty. I was nervous to see him again after what happened with James. 'Could I really see him in the eyes after I've been unfaithful to him?', I silently wondered. I hated myself for doing what I did but I will never regret it. It was a moment of total weakness. A moment of desire and profound love but also betrayal. I sat back in the car overthinking everything once again. I could've gone running to his arms right that instant. Forget everything that happened with James. Move on and close that chapter of my life for good. That is what I thought was the right thing to do. What I should do for Jake but what about what I really wanted? My decision was final..there was no turning back.
Jake- Jazmin? What are you doing here?
Jazmin- Jake you scared me...
Jake- (I stood in shock as I watched her get out of a beat up old car)....I'm glad you're okay!
He suddenly threw his arms around me and hugged me tightly. I felt his body shaking against mine even though I knew we were both shaking for completely different reasons.
Jake- I was afraid I would never see you again..
Jazmin- Why would you think that?
Jake-....I know what happened..But don't worry..My father will pay for this! I will make sure of it!
Jazmin- What does your father have to do with all this?
Jake- He's behind those people trying to attack you and your family!...But don't worry I've set a plan in motion to bring him down..You just gotta stay away from me for now baby..He can't know you're back..
Jazmin- (Feeling confused..I took his arms off me)...Wait..You mean your father is the one that threatened to hurt my family!? But how did James know that?
Jake- James??...What does he have to do with all this??
Jazmin- He was the one that took me away!!..This entire time I thought he did it to convince me to stay with him..I didn't know my parents life was seriously in danger!! What the hell is wrong with your father!?
Jake- You mean to tell me this entire time you were with that asshole!!!
Jazmin- That doesn't matter right now! I want to know why your father went against me and my family!!
Jake-...He doesn't want you to be a part of my life okay..You already know that..
Jazmin- Yeah Jake but how about warning your girlfriend that Um..Gee I don't know your father is a psychotic killer!!!
Jake- I'm fixing this okay!
Jazmin- No!! I don't want you to fix this I want the police involved! They need to know how crazy and dangerous he is!!
Jake- They already know Jazmin! He has some of them working for him!..Listen just stay outta this and let me handle it okay?
Jazmin- How can you ask me that Jake! He threatened my family's life!! I will NOT allow him to get away with that!
Jake- Look I hate him more then you probably do...I will make sure he rots in prison like the miserable trash that he is...He won't come near you or your family again Jazmin..I wont let him..Even if that means going against my own blood..I will do it but he won't hurt you..That I promise.
Hearing him say those words assured me just how much he loved me. It also made me feel completely guilty and shitty of what I had done to him. He really didn't deserve it. "Jake there is something else I need to tell you".
Jake- Can't it Wait?..I'm just happy you're back..I want to spend all night with you but not here we can't be seen..We gotta go somewhere else..
Jazmin- I can't..
Jake- Listen I know you're scared but please don't feel like that..I will protect you..I won't let anyone hurt you.
Jazmin- (As he said those words my eyes felt hot while tears rolled down my face and once again my body trembled)....But I hurt you..
Jake- What are you talking about?
Jazmin- I...I...
Jake- (The loud beating of my heart was echoing through my ears..The anticipation of waiting to hear what she had to say grew in me..I suddenly felt nauseous..Whatever she was going to say I knew it wasn't going to be good)...Baby you can talk to me..What is it?
Jazmin- ...Don't call me that..I don't deserve you..
Jake- Why are you saying that?..Babe you're scaring me..What happened?
I turned my look away from him. I couldn't bear to look at him in the face after what I was about to say.
Jazmin- I know you're going to hate me after this and you have all the right to do so...(I couldn't continue talking my voice broke as I cried)
Jake- Babe Listen to me..No matter what it is..I could never hate you..
Jazmin- WELL YOU SHOULD!!...I don't deserve your kindness or your love!!
Jake- (I knew where she was going with this..Even though I felt my heart slowly being crushed by her..I had to reassure her I wasn't going to let her go)...I don't want to hear it..
Jazmin- Jake..I need to say this..
Jake- I told you I don't want to hear it...(I grabbed her from the face and made her look at me)...I love you so much Jazmin..I don't care what happened these past few days you've spent with him..All I care about now is that you're back with me..You're here and not there..You came back..That means more to me then anything else..
Jazmin- Jake..
Jake-...I love you..
Jazmin- I love you too...but...
Jake- (I felt my voice breaking as I tried to speak)....Don't say it...Please Jazmin...Don't...
Jazmin- I'm sorry Jake...I really am but I can't do this anymore..I just can't marry you or be with you when James is constantly invading my mind and heart..My feelings for him are stronger then my principles or my rationality..They're stronger than what I feel for us..
He stood in silence while tears fell from his eyes. Without saying another word to him I got inside the car and drove away like a complete heartless coward. I knew after what I had done to him the simple mention of my name would most likely make his stomach feel nauseous. He will definitely not want to see me nor speak to me ever again. I can't blame him for it. I had to accept the possibility of losing such a great wonderful guy. A friendship with him was out of the question. Even for me it would be hard to have him around so much. I knew he would never see me as a friend. Our story was officially done with. Although I knew deep down I would always carry those sweet memories of him and I with me..Till the day I die. Jake will ALWAYS stay in my heart regardless of the hate he must feel for me now.
I finally arrived home and after a few minutes of my parent standing in total shock. They greeted me with sweet warm hugs and kisses. Gosh how I needed that. Feeling all their love being poured on me was helping me with all the sadness I was dealing with. I explained to them everything that happened minus the intense wild sex with James. Of course I made up a huge lie of how I voluntarily left with him. My mom wasn't happy about it but she put those negative feelings aside. She was just relieved I was back home. My father in the other hand wanted to meet James. He didn't sound to assuring that he would be nice.
They also told me how much of a gentleman Miles had behaved with them. Although they were confused as to why they had to stay there for an entire day. That is until Miles told them there was a possible burglar surrounding the area where I lived. That is why they had to spend the night at his place. The thought of Jakes father possibly going after my parents again frightened me but I had to trust Jake. He would never allow anything to happen to me or my family. After all he loved them as well. Just as much as my family loved him also.
While sitting down on my bed I stared down on my phone. The fresh cold water still dripping off my hair from the shower I had taken. The broken sad expression in Jakes face was haunting my mind. I couldn't stop thinking about all the different ways I could've handled the breakup. Running away from him only made me feel worse. I wanted to text him to find out how he was doing but I couldn't make my fingers type in the message. I couldn't face him after what I had done. I knew eventually we would see each other again. I couldn't hide from him forever nor did I want too. For now all I wanted was to have one peaceful night. No heartache no problems no drama. I just wanted to sleep and forget this day ever happened. Before laying down my phone rang. I couldn't take anymore emotions. My heart throbbed with pain and my mind couldn't handle anymore stress. So without seeing who was calling I turned my phone off. Suddenly I heard a loud yell full of rage coming from outside my window.
James- DON'T MAKE ME BREAK YOUR FUCKING DOOR TO GET YOU JAZMIN!! COME OUT NOW!!
After hearing James alarming and furious threat. I immediately rushed outside to meet him. Last thing I wanted was for my Father to meet James this way. My mother would no doubt call the cops and my Father would've possibly put hands on James for causing such chaos in our home.
Jazmin- What the hell are you doing here!? What's your problem! You'll wake up my parents!!
Without hesitation he roughly grabbed me by the arm and pulled me to the side of the house. I was completely confused about his sudden aggressive approach. He cornered me against the very same tree I use to have romantic make-out sessions with Jake. His eyes were full of anger and betrayal. I could feel his hot breath all over my neck as his breathing escalated. He looked like a madman that had gone totally insane. "What part of you are ONLY MINE don't you fucking seem to understand!" he screamed at me in a threatening voice. "Who the hell do you think you are!! Don't yell at me!" I replied fearlessly. I refused to show how nervous he was making me feel. Having him so close to me made my heartbeat faster and my legs grew weaker.
His peachy soft lips were inches away from mine. His muscular strong body against mine only made me quiver in excitement. The jitteriness was making me feel eager. I wanted to throw my arms around him and calm him down the only way I knew how. My hungry lips craved his so badly. I needed to tame the sexy furious beast standing in front of me. While also feeding the crave I felt for him within me. "YOU THOUGHT I WAS GONNA LET YOU RUN OFF WITH HIM??...FIRST I'LL KILL HIM AND TAKE OUT ANY OTHER FUCKER THAT DARES TO TOUCH WHAT IS MINE!!". Before he could continue. I aggressively grabbed him from his shirt and instantly claimed his lips. Our kiss was full of crazy intense desire. I wrapped my arms around his waist bringing him closer to me. Our heartbeat connected to the same desperate yearning melody our body was feeling.
I broke our hot sexy kiss to confess my reason of leaving him. "My relationship with Jake is over..It's over because spending those days with you made me realize..I had never stopped loving you..My heart skips a beat just by one stare of yours..My body shivers just by one touch of yours..My mind cannot stop thinking about you..I am truly deeply crazy in love with you James". He looked at me with shock and doubt. I turned down avoiding his skeptical stare. I suddenly started to feel the anxiety kick in again. He was not saying a word to me. I poured my true feelings to him yet he doubted me. I wanted to run back inside my house and forget the entire day and night. So I disappointingly pushed him away from me and turned to leave. Suddenly he picked me up wrapping his strong arms around my back tightly. He twirled me around with total excitement and kissed me with such sexy intensity.
James- I fucking love you so much my sexy tiger!!
Jazmin- Ha...James put me down..
James- (Still holding her tightly I put her down..While giving her a deep passionate kiss)...I promise..You won't regret making this decision babe!..
Jazmin- It wasn't easy to break up with Jake..You gotta understand he meant a lot to me..but I realized what I feel for you is much stronger then myself..I can't contain the urge to kiss you and touch you when you're near me and when you are not around I immediately miss you..
James- Baby I love you with my entire got damn soul...You are my world Jazmin..I can't imagine a life without you..Haha and to think I came determined to kidnap you..I guess that won't be necessary anymore..
Jazmin- Is that so?..Well I'd go anywhere with you James..Ask me to leave with you and I'll leave everything and everyone behind..I'll follow you to the end of the world..Because I cannot imagine a life without you in it either.
James- Come with me!..Lets start somewhere new..I have enough money to start off fresh..We can make it baby..I know we can..
I remembered Jake desperately asking me the same thing once. Back then I hesitated to give him a solid answer but with James I was certain enough that I would follow him to hell if I had too. I wasn't going to separate myself from him ever again.
Jazmin- Let's do it!
James- (I grabbed her by the face and pulled her in for a deep kiss)...You have no fucking clue how happy you're making me right now babe!!..I FUCKING LOVE YOUUUU JAZMIN!!!!!!
Jazmin- *Laughs...Ssh!!! You'll wake up the neighbors! Not to mention my parents..
James- I don't care!! I want the whole world to know that I'm crazy about you!..
Jazmin- I love you so much!
James- Meet me at this address..(I handed her a paper with the address of the hotel I was staying at)...I'm staying there with my mom only for the mean time..She'll be happy to see you..You can wait for me there..
Jazmin- Where will you be?
James- I got something I need to handle before we leave but it won't take long..Meanwhile you could say goodbye to your parents if you want and grab a couple things then head to the hotel..
Suddenly it hit me. I was going to leave my parents behind. I was following my heart this time. What I truly wanted and that was to be with James. I sneaked him inside without making noise. Both stumbling across my room while we desperately kissed with so much passion. We made it to my bed as he fell on top of me not once breaking our intense wild kiss. I lifted his shirt up when suddenly he stopped me. He cupped my face in his hands and stared at me with love filling his beautiful ocean blue eyes. "As much as I want to make wild love to you right now..I think we should just lay back tonight". Shocked at his unexpected decision I smiled at him and hugged him tightly. I wanted to feel him inside me so badly but he was right to wait. My parents weren't far away from my room.
It was also impossible to not make noise when he made love to me. I wouldn't be able to contain myself from screaming in sensual agonizing moans calling out his name. We both cuddled throughout the night while talking about our future. He jokingly mentioned how savage I was to take the beat up car he stole from another guy. I didn't bother asking why or how that happened. James was always going to be full of instantaneous surprises but that's what I loved about him. We both fell fast asleep while holding onto each other. His arms wrapped around my waist and my arms wrapped around his. Both of us sharing the same pillow. We were close enough that we could feel our warm breath on each other's flesh. Sleeping in his strong arms made me feel protected. I didn't want the night to ever end.