Chapter 61JasonShit! She cut the call on me. I knew Regina had every right to be angry, I had actually kept her in the dark which was something I had come to notice that she hated. If she was open to me, why should I be closed off? I mean, it wasn't fair on her part but still, I couldn't put her in harm's way. I couldn't afford for her to be blamed for something that she didn't take part in. I was going to deal with the boys but I didn't want her to have a part in it and be implicated one way or the other.''So do you want to tell Dad about it?'' my brother asked.When I got back home, I had told him everything that happened because I really couldn't keep it within myself. If there was one person that would fight alongside me in dealing with Dean and the boys, it had to be my brother. Another thing I was happy about was the fact that I didn't take his car. If they saw a new car with me, they would have bashed it. That would even have been worse.''Yes but also no.'' I said.As soon
Chapter 62ReginaDeep within the night, I could barely sleep. I knew I was awake but at the same time, I just couldn't feel my body at all. It was odd to say the least and it was getting worse with every minute that passed. This wasn't what I bargained for and experiencing this now was surely going to sour my mood for the rest of the day.It was the middle of the night, as I laid in bed, staring up at the ceiling. I had been tossing and turning for hours, unable to fall asleep. I sighed and turned over, pulling the covers up to my chin.I couldn't shake the feeling that something was wrong, that something was off-kilter in my life. Maybe it was the stress of school and my upcoming exams, or maybe it was something deeper, something I couldn't quite put her finger on. As I lay there, my mind began to race. Thoughts and worries tumbled around in my head, each one more persistent than the last. I thought about my future and what it held, about my relationships with friends and family, ab
Chapter 63Jason''I want to bother about it because you mean so much to me and that will never change.''Her words sent fire straight from my heart. I never believed that the words of someone could have much effect on me as Regina's words did. Through her words, she made me feel things i had never felt for anyone before. She was all i needed and more and for the rest of my life i was going to cherish her words.''Are you there or what?'' she asked.''Yes, i am. I just… Regina, that is the sweetest thing anyone has ever said to me, thank you.'' i smiled.Good thing my brother wasn't anywhere around, he would have made a fun of me for being a weasle when in reality, i was in love with the girl who had stood up for me even though she didn't know it yet.''I… i'll see you in school.'' she chuckled before cutting the call.Way to go Jason!I had successfully chased her away with my awkwardness and i really hoped that things didn't turn out worse for us when i saw her in school. An hour la
Chapter 64Regina''We have math.'' Regina groaned.Maths was her least favorite subject and Jason knew it. There were times when she had called him, complaining about the homework they had been given and then, he had to bail her out at times without a number.''Your least favorite subject.'' he chuckled.''Glad you know that.'' I groaned.We talked together towards the classroom and with each step I took, I felt dread in my heart. I hated math with everything I had and if I had my way, I would call for its ban but I knew that wasn't possible, not now nor ever.''I'm with you babe, so it'll be relatively easier.'' he smiled.His smile lessened the panic I had in my heart and I was grateful for his presence in my life. I didn't know what I would have done if he wasn't there to calm my raging heart. As we stepped into the classroom, so did my anxiety shoot up like a racing rocket. I knew it was as a result of the subject we were about to have now and the worst part of it all is that the
Chapter 65 Jason It was a bright Monday morning, and the students at Maplewood High School were starting their day as usual. However, an unexpected announcement interrupted the usual morning routine. "Attention, all students! We have an emergency assembly called by the principal. Please make your way to the auditorium immediately." Curious and a bit nervous, everyone gathered in the auditorium, wondering what could be the reason for the sudden assembly. The principal, Mrs. Johnson walked onto the stage with a stern expression on her face. Everyone fell silent, knowing that something serious was about to happen. I knew what was going to follow and I was fully ready for it. This was all I had been waiting for and I was quite glad that the principal was addressing the issue now "I have called this assembly today to address an issue that has been going on for too long. Bullying is not acceptable in our school, and I will not tolerate it any longer." She paused, looking around the r
Chapter 66Regina''So babe, i'm hosting a small birthday party this weekend and you have to be there. In fact, you must be there.'' Jason said.It was the close of school day and we were walking back to our cars when he said this. I couldn't quite believe that i had forgotten it. I remember him telling me a few days back that his birthday was coming up and now, i felt as if i didn't know anything that was happening. ''Don't tell me you've forgotten all about it?'' he chuckled, holding my hands in his.My silence was enough answer for him and i was feeling guilty because i knew that if reverse was the case, he would never forget.''Oh darling,'' he chuckled, leaning into me.He took my lips in a soft kiss, wrapping his hands around my waist in a vise grip. This was something we were now accustomned to, it was something that neither of us was shy about and i absolutely loved that for us. It just told me how loved we were which was everything i ever dreamed about in a partner.''I forg
Chapter 67ReginaAfter the whole chatter of Jason's birthday party, everywhere was now quiet and it was in that moment that i got a good look at his brother. To say he was the spitting image of Jason would be an understatement, they were carboncopies.He was just the older version of Jason, maybe when Jason would be older in a few years time but despite that, the resemblance was still there and i couldn't help but feel safe in his presence. Not many people made made me feel that way and because of that, i had a feeling that we would be long time friends.''Hi, i guess this is the moment we have to introduce ourselves properly.'' he smiled, stretching out his hands.I took it, shaking him firmly. I couldn't place it but i had a feeling that Jason felt a bit nervous. I had a feeling that he always looked up to his big brother, and he wanted him to approve ofme."Hey, how's it going?" his brother said as we entered the living room."Hey, little bro. This must be the beautiful Regina yo
Chapter 68JasonIt was the mid-term break, the few days we actually got rest from the tasking activities we had been made to engage in all these while. I was looking forward to it simply because I will spend time with Regina which was going to be my major highlight. If possible, I wanted to be close to her every chance I got. ''What's got you all smiling?'' my brother asked.He had been gyming down in the basement all morning and seeing him all sweaty and rough had me rolling my eyes. He always liked to flex his muscles especially to any girl that gave him attention. It was his best hobby and he took pride in knowing that he affected most girls.''You need a bath.'' I said, grabbing my car keys.''And you need to get your ass to school.'' he chuckled.He grabbed a bottle of water from the fridge, tugging more than half of the bottle before placing it on the table.''Don't think I didn't notice that you ignored my question.'' he said.''Tooddles!'' I chuckled before walking out of th
Chapter 128JasonI was sitting in the school courtyard, trying to gather the courage to do what I had been thinking about for weeks. I had fallen deeply in love with Regina, that much was certain and I knew I needed to tell her how I felt and I wanted the whole school to know it.As I stood up and walked towards her, my heart was pounding so loudly in my chest that I thought everyone around me could hear it. When I finally reached her, I took a deep breath and blurted out, "Regina, I love you. I'm never going to leave you."Regina's face turned bright red, and she looked down at the ground shyly. But before she could respond, we heard a loud commotion behind us. It was Dean, Regina's former boyfriend, and he was beyond angry."What the hell is going on here?" Dean shouted as he stormed over to us. "You think you can just waltz in here and steal my girl? You're nothing but a loser, Jason!"I tried to explain that I wasn't trying to steal Reg
Chapter 127JasonI took a deep breath and tried to calm myself down, but the anger was still boiling inside me. How could she do this to me? Regina had broken my trust once again.I walked into our apartment and slammed the door shut behind me. Regina was sitting on the couch, scrolling through her phone, completely oblivious to my presence. I stood there, watching her for a moment, trying to contain my rage. She had come that evening, thinking it would be a soft ride for her but little did she know that I was still angry with her."Jason, is everything okay?" she asked, finally looking up from her phone."No, everything is not okay," I snapped. "How could you do this to me, Regina? I trusted you and you went behind my back."Regina's expression changed from confusion to guilt as she realized what I was talking about. "I didn't mean to hurt you, Jason. I just didn't know how to tell you.""That's not good enough," I said, my voice ra
Chapter 126ReginaI woke up early on a Saturday morning, feeling a sense of excitement that I hadn't experienced in a while. After weeks of non-stop studying and attending classes, I finally had a weekend off from school. And I had a special plan in mind for my boyfriend Jason.I tiptoed into the kitchen, trying not to wake him up. The kitchen was quiet, and the sun was barely shining through the windows. I opened the fridge and took out the ingredients I needed for my surprise. Flour, sugar, butter, eggs, milk, and a few other things. I put them all on the counter and started to preheat the oven.I then went to the pantry and found a recipe for vanilla cupcakes. I had never made cupcakes from scratch before, but I was determined to make these ones perfectly. I measured all the ingredients carefully, following the recipe to the letter. I mixed everything together, watching as the batter slowly turned into a smooth, creamy texture.As I was mixing, I couldn't help but smile, thinking
Chapter 125JasonI walked purposefully towards Dean with my fists clenched at my sides. My heart was pounding in my chest, and my mind was racing with all the things I wanted to say to him.When I reached him, he was surrounded by his usual gang of followers, all of whom looked up at me with a mixture of surprise and amusement. But I didn't care. All that mattered was getting through to Dean and making him understand what he was doing to Regina."Hey, Dean," I said, my voice steady and calm, even though my insides were churning. "We need to talk."Dean sneered at me. "What do you want, loser? Come to beg for mercy?"I ignored his jibe and got straight to the point. "Listen, I know you've been taunting Regina lately. And I'm here to tell you to cut it out."Dean laughed in my face. "What, you're her knight in shining armor now? She doesn't need your protection, man."I took a deep breath and tried to keep my temper in check. "I
Chapter 124ReginaI walked into the school counselor's office feeling nervous and uneasy that fine morning. I had been having trouble with Angie and everyone knew she had been bullying me for weeks, if not months. I didn't trust her, and I knew that she was up to something, but I couldn't quite put my finger on what it was.The counselor, Ms. Lee, greeted me with a warm smile and asked me to take a seat. I took a deep breath and began to tell her about my problems with Angie. I told her how Angie would make fun of me in front of my classmates, and how she would spread rumors about me behind my back. I also mentioned that I didn't trust Angie and that I felt like she was up to something.Ms. Lee listened attentively, nodding her head as I spoke. When I finished, she gave me a reassuring smile and told me not to worry. She said that Angie was probably just going through a tough time and that I should try to be more understanding.I wasn't satisfied
Chapter 123ReginaI sat on the couch, my head resting on a pillow as I stared at the TV without really seeing it. I felt drained, both physically and emotionally. My mind was foggy, my thoughts a jumbled mess, and my heart heavy. It had been a tough few weeks, and it felt like I was barely holding it together.Just then, Jason walked in the door, his smile immediately brightening up the room. He had rushed to the main mall to get some things and I knew that he must have gotten my favorite tub of ice cream. He kicked off his shoes and made his way over to the couch, sitting down next to me and wrapping his arm around my shoulders."Hey, how are you feeling?" he asked softly.I shrugged, not quite sure how to put into words the tumultuous storm raging inside me. But before I could even try, Jason spoke up."I just wanted to say how proud I am of you for fighting through this. I know it hasn't been easy, but you've been so strong and resilient
Chapter 122JasonWhat do you do when you feel all hope is lost and you have no reason for living anymore? What do you do when you see the love of your life slowly slipping into a depressive state, one that she isn't able to get out of? Well, that was the state Regina was currently in and what made it worse was the fact that I had absolutely no idea on what to do.We had tried all we could to help her situation but nothing seemed to be working at all and I was getting more worried by the minute because it just seemed like Regina was sinking much more deeper into her depressive state.''What's got you all worked up?'' my mother asked, walking into the living room.I sighed, staring into space whilst looking at nothing in particular. Everything I was thinking of and was happening just put a damper in my mood and I wanted it to end as soon as possible. I was feeling bad for Regina and I wanted her to heal on time.''Its Regina, it doesn't seem like she's getting better which hurts me.''
Chapter 121ReginaI arrived at the therapist's office, feeling a mix of nervousness and relief. Nervousness because I was about to open up about some very personal things, but relief because I knew this was the right decision for me.I had been struggling with my mental health for some time now, and it was taking a toll on my relationship with Jason which I didn't want happening anymore. He had been so supportive, trying everything he could think of to help me feel better, but I didn't want to burden him any further. I knew he had his own stresses and responsibilities, and I didn't want to add to them.So, I had made the decision to seek help on my own and with a different person. It was only a miracle I found her online and I knew she would be able to help me. It was a difficult choice, as I had always been the type to try to handle things on my own. But I knew that I needed professional guidance to help me navigate my emotions and thoughts.As I sat in the waiting room, I felt my p
Chapter 120JasonLater on, I took a deep breath before knocking on Regina's bedroom door. I knew this conversation wouldn't be easy, but it needed to happen. After a few moments, Regina opened the door and let me in. She looked tired and her eyes were puffy from crying."What's up, Jason?" Regina asked, as she sat down on her bed."Regina, I'm worried about you. I think you need help," I said, taking a seat next to her."What do you mean?" Regina asked, looking at me confused."I mean, I think you have a mental health issue, and I think it would be best for you to take some time off from school to focus on getting better," I said gently.Regina's face fell, and she looked like she was about to cry again. "Do you really think so?" she asked, her voice barely above a whisper."Yes, I do," I said firmly. "I've noticed some changes in your behavior lately, and I think it's time for you to seek professional help."Regina nodded slowly, tears starting to fall down her cheeks. "Okay," she s