My fracturedheart
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Chapter 4: My fractured heart
As I stood up to leave , I felt my stomach intertwining , making me feel uneasy, The grandeur of the mansion seemed to fade into the background, replaced by a sense of foreboding, I then followed the 6ft2 man, his broad shoulders leading the way , as he escorted me to the door,.
The sound of my heels clicking on the marble floor echoed through that hallway, a stark contrast to the silence that has fallen between us , I glanced back at Jake's mother , who stood watching me from the balcony, her eyes filled with a mix of sadness and concern.
As we reached the entrance, the man pushed open the massive wooden door , revealing a bright sunlight that seemed almost blinding after the dimly lit interior of the mansion, I squinted, raising a hand to shield my eyes .
" Thank you", I muttered , feeling a sense of awkwardness all over me .
The man nodded , his expression impassive , " Have a good day ,miss" he said , his deep voice was firm but polite .
As I stepped into the sunlight , the bright sunlight enveloped me , feeling a sense of disorientation wash over me ,the mansion loomed behind me , it's grandeur and beauty now seeming oppressive and foreboding , I took a deep breath , trying to shake off the feeling of unease that had settled over me,.
As I walked down the driveway, I couldn't help but wonder what was going on, Why had Jake's mother be so evasive?,
And what did she mean by " Business matters"?
The questions was wrapped in my mind , making my head to spin.
I reached the gate and pushed it open, and stepped out to the sidewalk, The bright sunlight and fresh were a welcome relief , after the stifling atmosphere I just encountered in the mansion, then I took a deep breath , trying to stay calm , and at that moment I felt a sense of determination washing over me.
I was going to find out what was going on, no matter what it took. but tomorrow is my practical exam, and also I need to see Jake before things gets out of hand.
Jake .
I sat on the edge of my bed , staring blankly at that wall as my mind wandered to Valerie, It had been Three weeks since I had left my apartment, and the school, without a word , I knew I had been distant,but I had my reasons ., You know I got an emergency call from Mom telling me to come home , and there was no way I was able to see Valerie because of her final professional exam,.
Sebastian,my trusted friend and confidant,sat beside me ,his eyes filled with concerns," Jake ,what is going, ? You have been cooped up in this mansion for a week, avoiding everyone, What is eating at you?"
I sighed , running a hand through my hair , " It is Valerie, Seb, I haven't heard from her in weeks , No visits ,no calls , no nothing, I'm starting to think she has moved on",The thoughts sent a pang of pain through my chest.
Sebastian's expression softened , " Jake , you know Valerie loves you, She is probably just busy with her exams and stuff, You should try reaching out to her again".
I shook my head , " I have tried ,Seb, Multiple times ,she is not responding, And it is not just that , I have been feeling ...off, Ever since Mom's accident , things have been weird, I feel like I'm loosing control, like everything is spiraling out of my graps ", I paused , taking a deep breath, " I need to talk to Valerie Seb, I need to make things right between us , and I need to make arrangements for our wedding, Mom's has been on my neck to marry her friends daughter Gill, telling me Valerie is not in our class, and she knows how much I love Valerie,and I don't know what to do "
Sebastian's eyes widened in surprise, " Wedding? Jake you are not even talking to Valerie right now , how are you going to plan a wedding?".
I stood up, pacing across the room , " That's exactly why I need to talk to her, Seb, I need to make things right between us, and I need to do it now , can you help me to get in touch with her ? please?" ..My phone is monitored anytime I make non business call .
Sebastian nodded, pulling out his phone ," I will try , Jake But you need to be prepared for anything, you left without letting her know, And Valerie might not be ready to talk if she is angry with you , or she might have moved on , You need to be strong okay ?" Sebastian comforted me.
I nodded, feeling a sense of determination washing over me , I was going to make things right with Valerie, no matter what it took, and I can't
oblige to marry someone I don't know or love .
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