“Did you leave because we were not good enough for each other or because I lost our child……” Jessica trails off, her eyes darts to mine, and it feels like a sharp sword that pierced meI free my hands from Jim’s and go ahead to take a seat on the couch.“Jessica, for once, you know I never blamed you for the loss of that child, but even once”“You know you don’t have to say it Jim, oh hell, your actions said a lot of things that day, I remember it, it’s as clear as day to me….. the accident changed my life. And I know you blame me for leaving the house that day. You blame me for not taking good care of my, our unborn child, you’ve always blamed me Jim and that was unfair, it has always been an unfair thing to do to me. So why did you do that to me then? Jim why?” Jessica yells, all her comportment going into the drain“I’m sorry I made you feel that way” Jim’s words come out, and it surprises me, it surprises me how much Jim has changed after a therapy session.“There was no day that
“Jim!” I say again, this time around, I walk up to meet him.“You shouldn’t see me like this Anastasia, please don’t touch me” he says, his voice is stern and somehow, it is still laced with love.“Jim what did you do?” I question again, this time around, demanding an answer to my question.“I promise you that nothing happened,” Jim says, walking into the bathroom to clean up after himself.“Jim don’t lie to me and don’t walk away from me, because I swear to you that I’ll leave this house, walking away from you forever Jim and you can do no shitty thing about it, just watch and see” I say, panic taking the best of me.“Princess……” Jim trails off, his eyes meeting my burning gaze and he quickly looks away“I’ll ask you for the last time Jim, what the fuck happened there and why are you back here with blood in your hands? Are you a murderer?” I state, exasperatingly“She tried to attack me with a knife, and then she was going to come for you, she claimed that……….Jim’s words are interru
“Anastasia, I thought we were over that, that happened months ago, let’s just let it go?”“No, Jim, no! I want to know why you helped him when you saw he was in jail, for crying out loud, you knew he killed my mother” I say, and tears gather in my eyes when the memories come rushing back.“I’m sorry princess, I don’t want you to cry, sincerely I don’t want you crying, please don’t do that” he says“This pregnancy comes with so many emotions, Jim, and I really miss my mother. Being with yours felt like I had my mother back, she is exactly like mine, the way she talks, the way she cooks and even the way she looks Jim…. I wish I could hold my mom one last time and tell her how much I love her” I cry, and Jim pulls me into his hands, and I sob freely.“You did not deserve any of that Anastasia, and my mom is yours too, I’m happy to share her with you” he comforts meI pull away from his embrace, “you see babe, that’s why I’m so furious whenever I see my father. I just want to rip his head
“Anastasia, what do you say about having dinner together?” Jim asks me“Well yea yes yea yes, since you woke me up to tell me how much you love me, I deserve to be treated to a good food” I say“You’re not wrong, let’s get ready princess” Jim smilesMy phone rings, distracting me from this moment, I grab the phone to realize that it’s Kendra, I should have told her about my whereabouts“Hey sissy” I say through the phone“Thank God you’re okay, you had me worried sick after Harry told me you went out with Jim” Kendra says and I could sense the unease leave her voice.“I’m sorry, but I’m good, I’m going for dinner with Jim, you have nothing to worry about” I assure her“Alright, if you say so, and please call me in case of anything, okay?” She says, asking for reassurance“Okay Kens” I assure her“Bye” she says and disconnects the call.I carefully select a knee-length navy-blue dress with delicate lace details that complement the soft curves of her figure. I pair it with a pair of nud
"Jim, what are you doing?" I ask again, unsure of what I'm to say to the words that Jim asks me"Say yes" Jim says, his eyes pleading with me to say yes.But a part of me is unsure, do I really want to spend the rest of my life with him? Together? After all he has put me through? Whatever decision I want to make now, it has to be to the benefit of my baby...I give him a slight nod, not giving him an exact answer, and it's only because I know I have to do something to get him to stand up.I place my left hand in front of Jim and he slides the diamond ring into my finger."I knew you'll say yes" Jim says, smiling and I smile back.I try not to think about what happened, and decide on enjoying my dinner.The restaurant buzzes with activity as Jim and I immerse ourselves in the vibrant atmosphere. Soft jazz music plays in the background, creating a soothing ambiance that complements our intimate dinner setting.Jim and I engage in a lively conversation, keeping ourselves busy.Jim leans
"Jim, don't you think that's it's a bit too early, I mean we just started working on ourselves, I think we should give ourselves a little more time and all of that, don't you think?" I ask Jim, trying to sound as friendly as possible"Is that what you want, princess? Or you think that I'm going to go back to who I was?" Jim asks, his tone is neutral"I'm not saying that Jim, I just think we should be able to understand ourselves better and all of that before we conclude on an engagement" I explain better"If that's what you want princess, then that's fine, but I want you to keep the ring, a gift from me to you.... I'll get you another" he saysJim starts the car and the engine roars to life, as we hear back home, Jim is texting mysteriously on his phone, leaving me to wonder what is actually going on with him."Is everything okay?" I ask Jim, and he puts down his phone"Yes, there's nothing to worry about" he smiles, placing his hands on my thighs and for some reason, it's calming."S
“Are you okay?” Jim asks, pulling his hands away from me.“I just want to cuddle you, I’m not comfortable” I sayJim face turns into a frown but he quickly hides it… I knew I had just stopped an amazing pleasure but a part of me changed my mind and just wanted to have him lie beside me.“Okay, let’s go and have our bath princess” Jim says, smiling sadly.Jim and I share a silent understanding that a warm shower is exactly what we need. The bathroom becomes a sanctuary of shared intimacy, where the stresses of the day can be washed away. With a playful exchange of glances, we step into the inviting cascade of warm water.The steam envelops us, creating a cocoon of privacy and tranquility. Jim's hands gently explore the curve of my back as the water cascades over us. The sensation is soothing, a tactile connection that goes beyond words. We move in harmony, a dance of shared vulnerability and affection.There's a simplicity to this act, an unspoken language that binds us closer. Jim rea
Anastasia's POV"Mummy, let me help out before I head for the doctor's appointment, thank you so much for making breakfast, it was so delicious""No no no Ana, the cleaners would take care of that, be as brave as I was okay, you did great healing" Mrs Dan says"Thank you mom, I love you" I smile at her and she smiles back."Let's get going princess!" Jim tells me, leading me out of the house and into the car."Oh Nicholas" I say in excitement, surprised that I'm excited."The last time I was here, I thought we had a chance, but with that" he says, pointing to my stomach "I guess I'm single" Nicholas teases"I'll blow you Nicholas," Jim teases."Hey hey hey man! I was just kidding, thought you would be cool by now" Nicholas laughs.The engine roars to life as Nicholas drives us to the hospital.I can't help but feel a mixture of anticipation and nervousness. The rhythmic hum of the engine and the passing scenery provide a calming backdrop to the moment. Jim glances at me with a reassur