His heart started to beat more quickly and more quickly. He wasn't scared if she pulled the trigger and shot him; he was scared for the other officers, who had a family. Death didn't frighten James. He was and always would be the hero. That was his life. Not to be saved, but to save others. "Boss, are we going to die?" One of the officers questioned in a trembling voice. James gave a head shake. "She can't kill all of us. We are seven police officers, and she only has one gun." "Why are you following me, and who do you work for?" asked Magan. Her grip on the firearm became firmer. James could see that she was shaking while pointing the gun at them. "We work for the LAPD. Mrs. Lewis, we are here to place you under arrest.""Arrest?" When the breeze blew her hair into her face, she removed it with her hand. James believed that would be the ideal time to catch her as the breeze started to pick up. "Whoa, what do you mean? What have I done?" She was genuinely baffled as to why the pol
Din and Jessie prepared for the station. She changed into a cozier outfit and was interested to hear what James had to say. Why would he want her to visit the station as well? Din assisted her in opening the door, and she entered. Jessie dissuaded him from trying to assist her with her seatbelt. "I'm not a child. I can handle it myself," she declared. "All right." He started the vehicle and pulled away from the garage. Jessie said nothing on the way to the station. Taylor Swift's Folklore album was playing through the headphones she was wearing. The music gave her solace. Din continued to cast sidelong glances at her. He was perplexed as to what he had done to offend Jessie. Jessie was a happy person, and the first time he saw her mad was in Vegas and also at his office when she came to tell him she didn't want to marry him. He doesn't understand why she is now furious with him. "We are here." As he spoke, he brought the car to a stop. The music was paused, and Jessie put her phon
"Will, I don't understand you right now. She is flirting. Trying to get me upset. Perhaps she caught Beth and I together this morning." "I get it, dude. Go speak with her. I know that Jessie is the type of woman who is understanding. If you tell her what transpired between you and Beth, she will comprehend you. Go now." He pushed Din gently.Din walked up to them and sat down next to Jessie. "Can I talk to you?" he asked Jessie. Jessie remained silent. She was fiddling with the tip of her hair while still maintaining her gaze on the bartender. Din looked directly into the bartender's eyes and made a head motion for the man to leave. "I'll see you soon. Miss." He walked away. As she turned to face Din, Jessie scowled. "Seriously? You had to send him away?" "And he called you Miss?" "I'm not married to you in a legal sense." "We signed the court papers. That means it is legal. How long will you keep giving me the cold shoulder?" His voice went down. Jessie scoffed. "I am not givi
Two weeks later.Getting out of bed made Jessie feel worn out. For a few days, this was how she had been feeling. She stepped onto the chilly floor and looked at the time. Jessie first noticed these symptoms of sickness four days ago after meeting Taylor; she felt woozy, lethargic, and like she wanted to throw up.Jessie believed she had the flu. Though she kept telling herself she would be better in a few days, she wasn't. "Have this." Din gave her a cup of water and some medication for the headache she had been complaining about. She took it from him and placed it in her mouth. "Are you sure you don't want to visit the hospital? You have been feeling tired for days now." "Everything is fine with me. You should leave for work." "I don't think I can leave you here alone and do that," he said. She let go of the empty cup, and he helped her get back into bed. "Today I'll stay at home with you," Din added. Jessie didn't want him to see her sick. Ever since the sex they had on that wed
Din lightly tapped on his table as he worried about Jessie's wellbeing. She will be alright. He is confident she will. When the door was opened, Khalid entered. He bowed his head, and Din knocked on the table again. Khalid looked up at him. "Sir, I apologize for the delay.""I assigned you this task more than a month ago. What happened? Was getting information really that difficult?" "Sir, I apologize. Mrs. Cooper is very secretive. Finding out facts about her was challenging." "Then tell me. What did you discover?" "Mrs. Cooper lives in a small town here in Los Angeles. She lived in a different city with her parents and sister before coming here years ago." Din was interested. He was curious to learn more. "What about her parents? Have you learned anything about them?" "Mrs. Cooper's mom is a nurse. She is employed by a nearby medical facility in Los Angeles. For many years, her father has not been seen. When Bev was still a young child, he abandoned them. He beats his wife and
After arriving at the mansion a short while ago, Jessie lingered in front of the mirror. As she raised her clothes, she put her hand on her stomach to check if she really did have something inside of her. A child? She shook her head. There was no way that she could carry a child inside of her. Sierra hadn't yet arrived at the house when she got there. Jessie felt relieved that Sierra wouldn't notice her pale face and force her to discuss her problems. Suddenly, her phone began to ring. Jessie reached out and grabbed it. She said, "Hello, mom." She made a valiant effort to keep her frail voice under wraps. As soon as she arrived at the house, she started crying uncontrollably. "Jessie. Are you all right?" Her mom asked. "You haven't been taking my calls. Jessie, I've been calling for weeks. I'm glad it worked today because I couldn't get your phone to connect before. Are you okay?" Jessie gave a sniff. "Mom, I'm good. I was simply preoccupied throughout. My phone was also stolen, a
By 11 a.m., Jessie got ready just as Din had asked. She wondered where he was going to take her. Din didn't say much. He simply informed her that it would be a surprise. She didn't enjoy surprises; that wasn't her style. She occasionally always gets scared by it and occasionally always gets happy by it. It varies. Jessie chose a long yellow free gown to wear following her bath. Din had already gotten ready and was waiting for her in the living room. After feeding Jessie in bed, he had breakfast. She took her time with her hair. She tied her long hair up in a ponytail and decided on a side bang. She picked out yellow slippers and a bag. After entering the living room, Jessie discovered Din waiting. Shawn was playing around him, and he was just a few feet from the door. "You should have sat down. You know how long it takes for me to dress up my hair." Despite not wearing makeup, she looked stunning in her yellow dress. Her beauty left Din speechless. Every morning and every day he ha
"You know, you're the reason I'm having fun," she said. Jessie took a deep breath and concentrated on the ocean while tucking her flying hair behind her ears. She could see a man in his underwear running to the water with a board in hand, riding the wave as it passed. She enjoyed the scenarios. Din was taken aback when she turned to face him and leaned in for a hug. She lingered for a while before releasing him while sniffing. "When we first met at the hotel in Las Vegas, I had no idea that we would grow so close. I had no idea that you would become a close friend. Din, I am happy I got to know you because you're a good friend." Friends? Just friends? Din thought. Does she consider him to be nothing more than a friend? He nodded and gave her a soft smile. She referred to him as her friend, which bothered him. He was her husband and they shared a connection. If he could, he would have shouted to the world how much he loved Jessie Cooper. "I am always here, Jessie. I will always be h