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 69ReginaIt was just another ordinary day in the bustling school hallways. The sound of chattering students filled the air, along with the occasional ring of a bell indicating the start or end of a class. Me and Jason's relationship had blossomed to heights I could only imagine. I was quite happy that my mother approved of him. If she hadn't, I don't know what I would have done because it would have been a total heartbreak. Jason was quite shy in her presence which was understandable and at the end of our date night, he had kissed me like I was the only girl in the world. Now with him, hand in hand as we walked through the school hallways, I was happy that he gave me so much love and joy.If he wasn't here with me, I didn't even know what I would have done. I didn't even know how I would have handled the whole issue. He gave me sanity in this insane world of ours and I loved that he was always there for me no matter the time or day.''I'm really going to miss you when we fin
Chapter 70JasonRegina stirred, stretching out her hands as she tried to get the blood flowing within her body. It's been hours since the incident and to say that I was scared for her would be an understatement, I was shocked. I never believed that Regina would suffer from low blood sugar. Everytime i talked to her, spoke to her and was with her, she was always full of life. Learning this about her was a nightmare I didn't even want to wake up from.''How are you love?'' I said, giving her hands a gentle squeeze.I wanted to know how she was feeling, I didn't want her to go through all of this alone because she didn't deserve this. ''Like I just got run over by a truck. I feel like this.'' she sighed.I helped her sit up on the bed, her back to the wall with the pillow propped up to make her comfortable. At that moment, I knew we needed to talk and the time was now. I needed to know when her sickness began and if there was any way I could help her. I didn't want her to fight this a
Chapter 71ReginaI couldn't believe that Jason decided to stay with me. I mean, I knew he loved me but this, what he decided to do now was the sweetest thing anyone had ever done for me. I didn't know how I deserved him but I'm glad that he was here for me.''Thank you.'' I smiled, kissing him lightly on his cheek.''I told you not to thank me again. I'm doing this because I love you so there's no need for you to thank me.'' he smiled.With his help, I was getting much better everyday. Staying with him gave me a breath of fresh air, one i didn't know i needed and i was grateful for that everyday with me he gave me a new reason to live and love more.''I want to run to the main mart, do you need me to get you anything?'' he asked.''Yes please, a small tub of ice cream. I've been craving that since i got sick.''''One tub of ice cream is coming up. Anything else my lady?'' he asked.''No sire, thank you. You are far too kind.'' I smiled, hugging him.He left soon, leaving me alone in
Chapter 72Jason''Is Angie demented or what?'' I seethed, shutting the door behind me.I couldn't believe that she would have the effrontery to come in here and talk thrash about us. What right did she even have to come in here?''Just let it go, she's not worth it.'' Regina sighed, walking back to where she had been sitting.I knew she didn't even want to think about it but this issue was something we had to talk about. Angie had an intention for her to come in here. I didn't know what it was but I was banking on her warning us or whatever it was she had going on in her mind.''No Regina, we can not leave this issue. If I have my way, I would even have her arrested. She clearly trespassed and she has to pay for it. That is really no way to behave.'' I seethed.I made my way towards the kitchen, grabbing the chilled bottle of water before chugging more than half in my mouth. Everything I had just witnessed was really getting to me and I hated Angie more than ever before. She had no s
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