Lahat ng Kabanata ng A Lie Away From You: Kabanata 11 - Kabanata 20

Jennie rested her head against her husband's chest and closed her eyes. His body is warm, and it feels like home. She misses moments like this. Yet Jennie could not find a reason to smile even though all that she needs to be happy is laying right beside her.  "Hubby, don't you have to get to work?" Jennie murmurs.  Jackson smiled and stroked his hand through her hair. "We just made up, but you can't wait to get rid of me." He said in a heartfelt tone.  "No, that's not what I intended." She said hastily and raised her head to stare at his face. Jackson giggled at her apologetic expression. "You are so adorable." He teases her with a smirk on his face.   Jennie saw that he was pretending and hid her face in her hands bashfully.  "Baby, remove your hand. I want to stare at my gorgeous

Steven kept pacing back and forward. He was feeling anxious, and Jackson was not at work yet. "Kate, has Jackson arrived at the office?" He asked her over the phone. "I am sorry, sir. But for the fifth time, Mr. David is not in the building." She replied to her boss."Thanks, Kate. Please inform me when he arrives." Steven said and stared at his watch. He still had thirty minutes in his favor.  "I can wait ten more minutes for him. If Jackson doesn't arrive within that time frame, I will have to get over my anxiety on my own." Steven mumbles to himself. He did not have the nerve to meet Julie without Jackson's advice. Steven believes that Jackson is his mentor when it comes to relationships. Jackson has been married to Jennie for ten years, and they have been together for twelve years. His friend married Jennie two years after being in a relationship with her.  Steven

Steven took out his phone from his pocket and dialed Jennie's number. "Can you speed this up, Joe! I have limited time in my favor." He spoke to the driver while waiting for Jennie to answer. "Hello, Steven!" Jennie responded on the other side of the line. 'Her voice is still the same. It's always as gentle as a lullaby.' Steven thought to himself.  "I need you to listen to me loud and clear. I see you as my little sister because you are the woman in my friend's life. And since Jackson loves you. I also cherish you. However, the moment you left the country and neglected Jackson for all those periods, his emotions became unstable. He is like a walking depression." Steven informed her.  "Steven, I know how much Jackson means to you. And I will..." Jennie said on the phone. However, Steven did not allow her to finish her comments. "Jenn

Jennie buried her head in a pillow after her conversation on the phone with Steven ended. She could not cry anymore. Her eyes were red and puffy. Jennie had a runny nose and a stomach ache. She had been crying the entire morning on an empty stomach. She needed to get out of the house. Everything in their home reminds Jennie of her husband and how much she's been outraging him. Jennie took a hot shower, got dressed, and made a call to her best girl pal.  "Hello, Susan. Can I visit you at your office? I am going insane with guilt, and I need to chat with someone regarding my sins. And Susan, it's you that comes to mind when I think about confessing. Also, you and Steven are the only actual friends I have. Plus, Steven is out of the question because he will despise me before Jackson can have the chance to reject me. If he discovers my secret." Jennie explains in a haltering and fast tone.  "Sure, Jun. I am in my office

                                             **Previously** "I am sorry for my attitude." Steven apologized when Julie finally joined him. Steven knew that Julie's statement was wise. And it was his guilt of lying to her that hurt his pride. But he could not tell her the truth because every time Steven stared at Julie, he could not endure the concept of losing her because of a lie.                                                                                                         **Now**"I apologize for my behavior. It's

                                                    Previously "Since you let go of your plans for today and stay with me. The best I can do is tell you what happened back then and why I made the same mistake repeatedly. However, my past blunders can not measure up to what I did recently. Jackson may have forgiven me back then. But he will not let this one slide for sure." Jennie assured her friend with a firm voice.                                                          Now "Hey Jennie, you look sexy in the dress. There's a party at my place tonight. My parents are out of town, and I have the entire house t

"Jennie! Are you okay!" Jackson asked her. The music was loud, but she could hear the panic and rage in his voice. Jennie tried to step towards him, but she collapsed to the ground.  "Steven, Steven!" Jackson screamed for his friend. After a few seconds, Steven rushed inside.  "Bro, get Jennie to the car. I have something to take care of here." Jackson directed his buddy.  Steven rushed over to Jackson's side and tried to carry Jennie out.    But she refused, "If Jackson doesn't leave with us, then I am not leaving either!" Jennie gathered her strength and told Steven.     "You are so stubborn, Jennie. Bro, let her go! You want to see what I am about to do, then watch! Steven, can you hurry to the pharmacy and get her Toxin Rid pill kit to help her detox herself?" Jackson

Jennie heard a car parking sound outside, five minutes after her call with Steven. "It can't be him. I just dropped the call with him a few minutes ago. He can not be that fast." Jennie said to herself. However, she was wrong when the door opened, and Steven stepped inside. Jennie could finally breathe. She knew that Steven would not allow Jackson to die, even if it cost him his life. That is how powerful their friendship is to them.  Steven's eyes grew insane with rage as he watched his friend covered in blood. Stevens could not deny the reality that Jackson's fight has turned into his battle. He rushed toward Travis and beat him on the head with a chair he had grabbed from the doorway. Travis dropped to the ground in pain. Afterward, Drake attempted to kick Steven. However, he received a blow in balls with the chair.  Without Travis and Drake to tackle Jackson, he was free to attach his other han

Jackson sat in his office, watching the clock on the wall. The clock shorthand struck three and longhand rested on twelve. "I can't take this!" Jackson yelled. He took his coat and left his office. "Hey, Kate. I am going out and won't be back until tomorrow. In case anyone visits me, do tell them that I am out of service and call me if it is important." Jackson shouted toward Kate as he left the building. The air was cold as snow fell from the sky. "Well, I will take Stevens's advice and do some daylight drinking. After all, he took my advice about telling Julie the truth." Jackson said as he entered his car. The bar was quiet around this hour. Jackson sat on a stool and asked the bartender to get him a whiskey. After his third glass, an annoying but familiar voice called out to him. "Hello, Jackson. It is a pleasure to meet you here." Chloe said as she took a seat next to him.

"The roller coaster was amusing! After I got over my fear of falling, the ride became enjoyable. Thanks, Steven. What next? Should we grab some lunch and discuss your job offer and what position you have available for me?" Julie said happily. Today was magical for her. She knew that it was not a date. But somehow it felt like it was, and she didn't hate the feeling. "I am glad you had fun, Julie. I wish this could last longer. However, I just got a text from Jackson, and I need to meet up with him at the bar." Steven told her. Julie felt disappointed. She wanted him to stay with her for a while longer. Still, Julie didn't want to be pushy or greedy. But she could not help herself. "I can come with you to the bar, and we can both meet Jackson together. Afterward, he can drop me home since we are neighbors." She intoned. Steven wanted nothing more than to agree with her. Yet he kne