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59. Obsessed
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2024-10-29 19:42:56"I need you to stay away from Jude."
I stare at my father across his study desk and wonder whether I heard him right.
"What?" I ask. When he called me to his study, I didn't think my boyfriend was going to be the topic of discussion. Maybe my plans now that high school is behind me and I have several months before leaving for university, but not this.
Dad clasps his hands on top of his desk and leans toward me. "I'm his doctor, and I'm your father. I have both of your best interests at heart. He's like a son to me. And right now what's best for him is that he stays away from you."
I press a finger to my temple. "We are not doing anything wrong, if that's what you're worried about," I say, my gaze fleeting to the ceiling. "And I don't want to stay away from him, he's my boyfriend!"
He nods. "I know."
I look back at him. "I love him, I can't just stay away from him."
"Jude's not well--"
"He's fine! His wound healed
S.H. WaenThank you for reading Knowing Jude! There will be a sequel to Jo and Jude's story. Title: Loving Jude. But, I'll start working on it when I'm done with the book I'm currently writing. I also plan to write Nicki and Cole's story in the future. I'll be very grateful if you could wait for them patiently. Thank you. 🙂
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"Wake up.” Shake. “Get up.” I press the pillow to my face and wish the voice away. What sort of human being disturbs perfect morning slumber? “It’s nine already, Jo.” “What?” I yell and fly up, shoving the pillow away. It’s not that late, is it? Jude is standing beside the bed, regarding me with an amused smile. He looks put together, like he woke up a long time ago. “Shit.” I hop out of bed. “I need to go home.” The last of that sentence finds me at the bathroom door. I get in quickly, do a quick clean up and put on my dress. When I get back to the room, Jude is sitting on the bed. He quirks his brow. “What’s the hurry for?” I give him a look of disbelief. “I don’t want to get into any trouble!” “Your parents already left for work by now, right?” I nod.
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