Dave quickly ran into the car and sat on the driver's seat before shoving the bag of snacks into the back seat of the car. "Cruz, you can't give up so easily. Just because she's laughing happily with someone else doesn't mean she's over you. Even after you took those pictures of her and embarrassed her on several occasions, she forgave you and came back. This time around is not even your fault so I believe she will come around after hearing the truth." Dave motivated him and for a while, he felt he still had a chance with her. "Maybe you're what she needs to get back to her senses. It's barely been a week so if she's already with another man, it means she is doing it out of pressure or to stop herself from thinking about you. You will need to save her before she falls into a trap she's unknowingly setting for herself." He added and at this point, Cruz had no doubt in his mind. He was ready to knock sense back into Jessica's head and reclaim his spot in her life. "Do you think I s
Jessica remained mute for a while, making Cruz almost believe he had succeeded until she finally replied. "You're right. At some point, I was really curious. I just wanted to know why you did that to me but now I really don't care. I don't want to hear another set of lies and empty promises from you. Even if you have a good reason, it doesn't change anything. It's not like there is going to be another wedding again. I'm done making myself into a laughingstock so I will save you the stress of having to lie to me today. Just stay away. That's all you can really do for me now." She concluded and without looking into Cruz's eyes, she turned her back and went back to work. Cruz helplessly watched her leave. All the confidence and hope he had coming down here was completely shattered. He didn't know how to face his brother or his family but what was harder was how to live his life now that she was not in it and not willing to come back to it. For a while, he remained at the same spot wat
Derek hesitated before giving a reply. "No, it's his PA." He replied and Jessica sighed dishearteningly. 'Jessica, what were you expecting?' She thought to herself as she wiped out her tears. "What does he want? How did he even know about our house?" She fumed. "I hate to say this but he seems to want to talk about Cruz. I think he was waiting for me in front of the estate and I met him on my way to morning exercise. I didn't want to let him in but he seemed really worried and I had no other choice than to let him." Derek explained. Jessica became curious as to why he was there so she urged Derek to leave so she could change and come out. A few minutes later, Jessica joined Dave in the living room wearing a multicolored jumpsuit. "Jessica…" Dave mumbled awkwardly as he quickly stood up upon seeing Jessica. "You don't have to act so awkwardly around me. It's not like you caused my heartbreak." Jessica who noticed him said. "Umm…thanks." He mumbled as he sat back down after whi
"That's all the information I can give. For more inquiries on the case, please visit the Palmdale Local Police Station California. And please, be sure to make the payment if not it would be deducted from my salary." Ms. Nicolas suggested before ending the call. "OMG! Cruz, what have you gotten yourself into?" Dave wondered as he quickly stopped his car, and typed his new destination on his GPS before turning his car in that direction. It took him two hours to arrive at the nearest police station but it didn't take him long to receive information concerning Cruz because of his connections. He was invited into the office of the Station chief who explained the circumstances to him. "Mr. Westham's blood alcohol level was about 0.33 which is about 4 times over the blood alcohol level allowed for driving. Aside from that, he crashed into someone and the victim is in a critical condition. If things go south, it would be involuntary manslaughter. It's not going to be an easy case." The ch
Cruz gently raised his hand and removed his mask while trying to sit up."I'm not dying just yet." He sighed. Jessica was startled but she quickly helped him sit properly. "Are you alright? Do you need anything? Are you feeling pain anywhere?" She asked as she worriedly inspected Cruz's body. "I will go get the doctor." She affirmed as she attempted to leave but Cruz grabbed her hand and pulled her to sit on his bed. Her back was turned against him as he wrapped his hands around her waist, hugging her tight. "I missed you, Jessica. I missed you so much I thought I was going to go crazy." He confessed, breathing heavily. Jessica couldn't phantom her feelings at that moment. She would have loved to be there for him but she just couldn't push out the thoughts that he is the cause of her never ending pain. Upon hearing Cruz's response and firm grip on her, she guessed he must have been conscious for longer than she thought. "How long have you been awake?" She asked, feeling embarra
"Since it's your 'legal' first DUI and the victim is not dead, your sentence would have been from the range of 3 to 6 months or even a year after paying a fine. If we try to bribe our way out, it will tarnish your reputation when it gets public so the lawyer suggested we go through all the necessary procedures and leave the court cases." Dave explained but Cruz could tell he was hiding. "What the hell are you and Tennessee planning?" Cruz asked out of curiosity.Tennessee Marino was the leader of Cruz's legal team and she is one of the best lawyers in LA. She is very good at manipulating the court to her favor which was why she has never lost any case."You have never been interested in the process. Why now?" Dave asked curiously. "That's because there's never been a case when someone's life is on the line. I don't want you manipulating this case to the victim's disadvantage. Tell me what you Tennessee is planning or I will call her here myself." Cruz threatened. "Ok, that's enough
"How have you been?" Dave asked with a frown. "It doesn't look like you care. What are you doing here?" Jessica asked angrily. "To talk about something important. You came to the hospital a few days back, right?" He asked knowingly. "If you already know it, why ask again?" Jessica asked, pissed. "That was the fourth day after the accident. When he first woke up, the first request he made after asking about his victim was not to let you know about his accident. He didn't want to worry you but when you eventually found out, you claimed he was manipulating you to earn your forgiveness. Are you really that unreasonable? I know Cruz hurt you a big deal but it wasn't his fault too and he is a human too. He is hurting. Do you really think all he is good at is manipulating others?" He asked, frowning. Jessica knew she was wrong for misunderstanding Cruz but she wasn't ready to admit it in front of him. "How is this any of your business? I thought you were just his personal assistant. Ho
"Jessica?" Cruz called out in disbelief. "What exactly did she say is her problem with me?" Jessica asked again as she walked around the table and sat on the chair across from Cruz. "Umm…she's worried you're a gold digger who is only after my money." Cruz stuttered. "Woah! What audacity!" She exclaimed in disgust. "Do you now agree she is obsessed with you?" She asked and Cruz nodded hesitantly. Cruz was confused and unsure of the emotions to display at the moment. He was happy to have her here but very nervous as to the reason. "How did you know…I-I stay here?" He asked, still surprised by her presence. "I asked Dave." She replied sharply.After Jessica's response, there was an awkward silence that lasted for seconds until Jessica cleared her throat. "Did you buy WeCom to make me forgive…" Jessica could barely finish her statement when Cruz interrupted. "No! I swear I didn't do it to compel you into forgiving me. Long before our relationship ended this way, I had plans of buy