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JEROMEStacy was showing visible signs of anger and frustration. She adjusted on the chair, then started tapping her fingers against the table and when she couldn’t hold it in anymore, she spat the question out. “Why can’t you ever be real with me?” “Because you don’t need me to.” “Urgh! What does that even mean?” Stacy cried out in frustration. “It means the less you know, the better for you.” Stacy hissed loudly and moved again, turning away. Even when she wasn’t looking, when all I could see was her side profile, she was the most beautiful sight to behold. She brought the water to her lips and swallowed; face visibly drawn into a scowl. She was cute when she frowned, when she huffed and made a big deal. I liked her more when she was giggling, vibrating against my back, and laughing so close to me that her breath tickled my neck. If I said this to her, it would sound like a joke but really, it was a miracle that I was able to get us home in one piece. Never had I been
STACYJerome seized my waist as our lips crushed together and I loved how carnal he got when he wasn’t restraining. I wanted him to stop holding back, to stop feeling like he had an obligation to take care of me. It was beautiful when he moved like I was fragile glass but for now, I wanted to be his woman and nothing else. Knowing him, this night was probably never going to repeat itself and I wanted to have enough to look back on. I wanted tonight to be that night; I wanted him to be the one. “Don’t stop kissing me, Jerome. Please don’t stop.” I wove my fingers through his hair and pulled him down. Our noses ran along each other, his hands grabbing a handful of my clothes, my stomach crushed against his. Our tongues moved in unison, exploring one another, reaching for territories that opened up our hearts and our soul. Everything he did was driving me insane, everything he wasn’t doing yet was driving me insane. He bent and I panicked because I thought he was going to step a
JEROMELisa came around the next morning when she heard what happened. Stacy and I missed her first call because we were too stuck on each other’s bodies for the second time that morning, to get to the phone. This happened during the early hours of the morning. Stacy crossed the living room, dressed in just her orange shirt and nothing underneath it. I loved having her walk around my place like this. It was something I could get used to, her presence but it was something I wasn’t meant to get used to. It was something that was never going to happen again. At least, I had to make sure of it. Stacy picked up her phone and put Lisa on speaker. “You went to a bar?” Lisa asked as soon as her voice came through. She was a mixture of offended and excited. Stacy glanced in my direction, and I shrugged. “I texted her last night that you were here.” “Yeah. That’s what happens when you let your best friend go talk to a guy who kind of cheated on her and then refuse to be at home after c
STACYI did feel new, everything about today and every day after the night I spent with Jerome made me feel new and maybe I wouldn’t have thought about it until Lisa had pointed out in his living room that something about me had changed. On one side, I felt confident.I strutted with my nose in the air, back straight, and chin up. No one could make me feel less than myself in these moments and I hoped to God that it continued to stay that way for a very long time. On the other hand, I felt like everyone could see all the times that my mind dragged back an image from the past. I would feel those shifts so well, would feel my body softly vibrate when I remembered the feeling of him and me, the feeling of us and it was so powerful, so close to being real that I feared everyone else felt it or at least saw me feel it. All the times my cheeks turned red, all the times I had to bite my tongue and focus on someone’s face, voice, hands, hoping that they would stop taking me back to those
JEROME“Fridays are good but you’re a college student, you want to have your Friday evenings to yourself,” I told Stacy. Stacy sighed, nodding subtly. “I mean, I wouldn’t mind spending my Fridays with you if we will be alone.” “Sta—” “I’m just saying,” she added, lifting her shoulders and shrugging it away. “Fridays are off the list. I like Monday, Wednesday and… pick the last day yourself.” Stacy thought for a long moment.We were trying to create a schedule around the days we would be meeting up. She had asked me about Nattie, and I tried to keep the answers minimal, to give away nothing while also making sure I wouldn’t hurt her. It was hard to read her thoughts. I couldn’t tell if she didn’t care or if she was angry that I gave her nothing. After I had slammed the question away without an okay answer, she didn’t go back to it. Now we were talking about the professional things, the ones that mattered. “Weekends?” I was about to tell her that I needed her to be seri
STACY After classes today, I decided to stay back and go through some of my notes. I had this thing where I took random pictures and jotted things down during lectures. It was supposed to help me when time for studying came but the problem was, I wasn’t arranging these things. They were becoming too much, jumbled up, just random notes and information that didn’t go anywhere. For a while, I told myself that I could do it at the end of the week. I wanted to use a day of the weekend to sit down, read through all of it, arrange them where they were supposed to be and just clean the ideas out, but I had planned this for weeks now and I was still forgetting to do it. I always forgot and would only remember when the new week would start again. The more I was keeping it, the more work I was accumulating on that end. I didn’t know how it would be when I would have the time to sort it all out, I wasn’t even trying to bother myself with that anymore. Today, I wanted to do what I could for
JEROMEIt took ten minutes after Stacy’s call for me to remember that she had not paid on her end of the bargain. I quickly typed a message to her. JEROME: Bring your laptop tonight. I wanna read your book. Then I put my phone away and faced my laptop. After I got the call from Chase, Lisa was the first person I called, then I sent Dylan a short message and Dad was next. Thankfully, I had caught him at the right time because they were both getting ready to go out. I wasn’t going to have to call him and then call Mum. As soon as Dad answered the call, he announced to Mum that I was on the line and her face came into the screen. I had told them, and they had congratulated me, rushing it though because they were running late. Stacy was the next on my to-call list, but I kept her call for later this afternoon. Honestly, I had no reason for doing that. She would have been the first person that I called but I purposely kept it away, trying to see how long I could stay from reac
STACY“Why don’t you bring your bike to school?” I asked Jerome as there was no sign of his motorcycle. “I do. Sometimes. Today, I didn't...”We crossed the road on Jerome’s count and I did it without checking if any cars were coming. I was only looking at him, only paying attention to him. I wanted him to do the same. Anyways, someone had to keep their eyes on the road for us. Someone had to hold my hand and lead me through safely, making sure that we made it to our destination, his home, in one piece. “Okay. Why don’t you use it often?”I asked. “Because it doesn’t look responsible. I don’t know how to explain it but I’m sure you get it.” “I guess so.” Tired of waiting for him to hold my hands and intertwine our fingers, I started to check my finger nails, fighting with the hands that were supposed to be clasped beautifully in his. He was playing the role of a ‘family’ figure. I don’t know if that even made sense but that was what he had introduced me to his friends as.
STACY The contractions started to roll in by noon. One after another, getting stronger with time. The day had finally arrived, a day I had both anticipated and dreaded. Labor. As I sat on the edge of the bed, a wave of excitement surged through me, mingled with a healthy dose of apprehension. It was surreal to think that soon I would hold my baby girl in my arms. She would be ours, a tangible result of the love Jerome and I had nurtured over the years. I had taken classes about this and I didn’t want to worry my husband for nothing, but when it got stronger and harder to ignore, I called for him. “Jerome!” He came rushing into the room, his hair tousled and his face slightly flushed. He must have been napping, and the worried look on his face made my heart race. “What’s wrong? Are you okay?” “I think it’s time,” I said, a nervous smile breaking through. His eyes widened as he processed my words. “Really? Like, right now?” He sounded both ecstatic and terrified. “Yeah,
JEROMETwo years later. Dark lashes fanned against her skin, the sun was soft against her flesh, her body slowly moving upward and downward, her breathing muffled on her pillow. That was the sight I had woken up to. I was the luckiest person on earth right now. I stayed perched on the edge of the bed, watching as the soft morning light took away sleep from my eyes. The sight before me was captivating: Stacy, my beautiful Stacy, lost in a peaceful slumber, her dark hair fanned out across the pillow like a halo. I couldn’t help but smile as I took in the serenity of the moment. We had come a long way since that first date, a day marked by confusion, heartache, and a beautiful, unguarded honesty that had laid the foundation for everything that followed. The journey hadn’t always been easy; there were still challenges to face and moments of vulnerability that left us both shaken. But together, we had built something extraordinary—a life filled with love, laughter, and mutual support.
STACYI still couldn’t believe I had agreed to this. A joint date with Lisa? Lisa and Kiera.The thought swirled in my mind as I stood in front of my mirror, staring at my reflection. My fingers traced the hem of the dress I had picked out—simple, yet flattering enough for what felt like one of the strangest nights of my life.Lisa had convinced me, somehow, to go along with this. I wasn’t even sure how it all happened. One minute, we were awkwardly avoiding each other, and the next, we were laughing about how ridiculous it was that we were going on this double date.I heard a knock on the door and glanced at my phone—Lisa, of course, right on time.“Come in!” I called, still fussing with my hair. The door swung open, and Lisa waltzed in, her usual confidence trailing behind her.
STACY I woke up slowly, the warmth of the blankets making it hard to tell where the bed ended and my body began. The sunlight trickled in through the thin curtains, casting soft streaks of light across the room. For a moment, everything felt serene, like I could stay in this cocoon of warmth and silence forever. Then I realized Jerome wasn’t next to me. I rolled over, blinking sleep from my eyes, and saw the space where he should have been. The sheets were crumpled on his side, still warm. I heard the faint sound of water running and figured he must be in the shower. I lay there for a minute, listening to the sound of the water and feeling a strange sense of distance. It was odd, waking up without him beside me. We’d spent the night together, but it hadn’t felt as close as it usually did. I swung my legs over the side of the bed and padded across the cool floor, feeling the chill against my bare feet. The bathroom door was slightly ajar, letting out a cloud of steam. I peeked ins
JEROMEShooting that day had been intense. We were working on one of the final scenes, the kind that was supposed to be raw and emotional, but instead of saving it for later in the production schedule, the producers wanted to get it done early for promotional material. It was all part of the business. We had to sell the movie, and nothing sold better than a sneak peek of a climactic moment.The set was buzzing with activity. Lights were being adjusted, makeup artists hovered nearby, and the crew moved around, setting up equipment and whispering about the next shot. I felt the pressure building, but I was used to it by now. This wasn’t my first film, and it definitely wouldn’t be my last.Chase called for a break, and I seized the opportunity to step away for a bit. I’d been on set all day, and I needed a breather before getting back into the set. Besides, I had something else on my mind. I was supposed to meet up with Stacy after we
STACYLisa had been gushing for weeks about how she was excited to introduce Jerome to Kiera. The way she talked about Kiera, with that glimmer in her eyes, made it impossible not to be happy for her.Everything was going to go fine today, I could already sense it.I was on shift that afternoon, taking orders and serving trays like usual. The restaurant wasn’t too packed, which gave me time to glance around, keep an eye on the door. Part of me was hoping they’d pick another spot, or maybe decide at the last minute that a fancy café was better suited for a first meeting like this. But, of course, that wasn’t Lisa’s style. She loved the casual vibe of Burger Trio, and it was one of the few places where she and Jerome could relax.The good thing was I missed my friends and wanted to see them, the bad thing was I missed my friends and wanted to see them.They made working but hard and pleasurable.I was
JEROMEStacy had been extra busy this period because she signed up for a few part-time jobs.I hated how busy she got most of the time but I was also glad for her that she was taking a responsible step towards her finances.That evening, after a game of snooker, I slipped into Burger’s Trio in hopes that I was early enough for her shift.Stacy had been extra busy this period because she signed up for a few part-time jobs. I hated how busy she got most of the time, but I was also glad for her. It was a responsible step toward her finances, even if it meant we had less time together.That evening, after a long day at work and a quick game of snooker with some friends, I decided to drop by Burger’s Trio, where Stacy worked one of her shifts. I’d been by a couple of times before, usually sneaking in to see her just as her shift ended. Tonight, I hoped I was early enough to catch her in action.As I walked through the door, the
STACYI knew I had to talk to Stacy when I was ten minutes into the lecture.The urge was so primal, so hungry that thee was no escaping it.The class had ended in a rush of students gathering their belongings and shuffling out of their seats. I stood at the front, gathering my notes and trying to maintain my composure.I was watching her pack her stuff, watching her move quickly with her hands.“Mr. Jerome!” one of the guys called out. “Do you have the syllabus handy? I think I missed a few details.”He was one of my students, blonde curly hair, a portion of if swooped across his forehead.“Of course,” I replied, pushing my thoughts of Stacy aside. I had to focus. “Here’s a copy for you.” I handed it to him.“Also, can y
STACYThe morning sun filtered through the curtain and pulled me out of my sleep.I stretched my arms above my head, blinking the sleep from my eyes as the day was about to start.Lisa was already up, rummaging through her drawers, her usual energy evident in the way she moved about. I could hear the faint sound of her humming to herself, a tune that was familiar but not quite memorable.“Morning,” I mumbled, pushing myself up and running a hand through my hair.Lisa turned around, her face lighting up with a smile. “Morning, sleepyhead! We’ve got to get a move on. First day back, remember?”I groaned softly, not quite ready to face the world just yet. The holiday had been a mix of relaxation and catching up on things we’d neglected during the semester, but the thought of diving back into classes already felt a bit overwhelming.Lisa, on the other hand, who was not an early riser, was rath