Regina''Your father told me that you came to visit him last week. You and Jason?'' my mother said.She didn't ask it as a question but I nodded my head in response to it. This was the first time in weeks she came home and having her here with me was all I'd ever wanted. Now, i wasn't alone for now which was pending the time she went back but at least, i had her here with me.''Yes mom, I wanted him to see the boy I was falling in love with. The boy that had helped me so much.'' I smiled.There was a small smile on her face and I knew that she was thinking about it. As a mother, I knew she would have her reservations but when it came to Jason, I was so sure about him more than anything I could ever think of. ''Are you sure about him?'' she asked.She sipped her coffee, closing her eyes a bit as the flavor danced around her tongue. My mother never began her day without having a cup of her favorite coffee. ''How was your day?" my mother asked.I sighed and looked down at my hands. "It
JasonMy father made a surprise trip back home and to say I was shocked would be an understatement, I was confused. I didn't know what prompted him to come back home but I had a feeling that it was due to the letter I had dropped in the principal's office. It had to be it, there was no other reason and I was appalled to think that it was now the whole drama would begin. I mean, it was shocking to say the least and I really didn't know what judgment he would pass.Another reason for my surprise was due to the fact that with my father's arrival, I would be forced to give him my results and I didn't know how to go about that. Already, the principal had given me a letter the previous day about my decline in the arts subject and I dreaded what my father would say about it. My elder brothers were all scholars, doing things that even a normal child wouldn't do. Their IQ's were over the moon and I knew they got it from my father who was a prodigy himself.It was a sunny afternoon when I went
Chapter 88Jason''Where have you been?'' Regina asked as soon as she saw me.There was a panicked look on her face and I knew that she was quite worried that I hadn't seen her in a while. The issue with my father had gone on for a while, taking half of the morning time and not seeing me for such long hours would no doubt cause her to worry.''Crazy morning, you won't believe what happened.'' I sighed, dragging her to another class that was empty where I could tell her everything that happened without distractions.I took a deep breath and began to speak. "So, last week there was this incident at school as you know involving Dean and his idiots," I said. "A bunch of them were picking on me, and it was really bad. Like, really bad. And I didn't know what to do, you know? I felt helpless."She nodded sympathetically. "I know what you mean," she said. "Bullying is terrible.""Yeah," I said. "But the thing is, my dad found out about it and he was furious. He came to school today and deman
Chapter 89 Regina I got back from school that bright afternoon with an urge to call my mother just to see how she was doing. What was happening to us now was nothing either of us had envisioned would happen. All we needed to do now was to take comfort in the fact that we had each other and we totally had to work together to ensure that we stayed strong. The phone rang and I picked it up, recognizing the number of my mother. Spirits worked and I knew that she had also been thinking about me. "Hey, Mom!" I said, trying to sound upbeat despite the anxious knot in my stomach. "Regina, honey, how are you doing?" my mother asked. I took a deep breath and put on my best reassuring voice. "I'm doing okay, Mom. I know things have been a little stressful lately, but everything will be fine, I promise." There was a pause on the other end of the line, and I could almost hear my mother's worry through the phone. "Are you sure, sweetie? You
Chapter 90ReginaSchool had closed for the weekend to resume next week and to say I was tired would be an understatement, I was weak. Having to juggle tons of classes and assignments wasn't for the weak and I was having a hard time coping with all of them and also coupled with the fact that Jasons' issue was also weighing me down heavily on my mind. His fathers' involvement in the bullying incident was something I didn't envision and I had a feeling that Jason had done something to that effect.There was probably a letter to that effect and I wouldn't be surprised if it was Jason that even hand crafted it himself. There were many things he could do because he was smart and this was one of the things I knew he could comfortably do. When it came to Jason, he could never be cheated and that was one of the things I loved about him.Now, sitting in the comfort of my room alone, staring at nothing in particular, my mind traveled to the revenge mission that I w
Chapter 92Jason''What's got you all smiling this morning?'' I smiled.The sun was setting over the city as Regina sat nervously on the park bench, waiting for me as I made my way towards her. She had something important to tell him, something that had been on her mind all day, that much I could tell from the look on her face. She took a deep breath as she saw me approaching her, a smile on her face."Hey, beautiful," I said, as I sat down beside her and took her hand. "What's on your mind?"Regina took a deep breath and looked at me with a mixture of fear and excitement in her eyes. "Jason, I have some news about my father. He's been in the detention center for the past few months as you know, but I got a call from my mother yesterday. He's been improving, and they've decided to release him soon."My eyes widened in surprise. "That's amazing news, Regina! How do you feel about it?"Her face lit up with a smile. "I'm so relieved, Jas
Chapter 92Jason''What's got you all smiling this morning?'' I smiled.The sun was setting over the city as Regina sat nervously on the park bench, waiting for me as I made my way towards her. She had something important to tell him, something that had been on her mind all day, that much I could tell from the look on her face. She took a deep breath as she saw me approaching her, a smile on her face."Hey, beautiful," I said, as I sat down beside her and took her hand. "What's on your mind?"Regina took a deep breath and looked at me with a mixture of fear and excitement in her eyes. "Jason, I have some news about my father. He's been in the detention center for the past few months as you know, but I got a call from my mother yesterday. He's been improving, and they've decided to release him soon."My eyes widened in surprise. "That's amazing news, Regina! How do you feel about it?"Her face lit up with a smile. "I'm so relieved, Jason. My father made some mistakes, but he's not a ba
Chapter 93ReginaAs the bell rang, signaling the start of another school day, I felt my heart flutter with excitement. Today was the day I had been waiting for – the day I would finally get to talk in front of the school about the upcoming debate, especially since my father's arrest.As I walked towards the school gates, I saw Jason waiting for me. He smiled at me and we began walking towards the entrance together. I couldn't believe my luck – I had dreamed of this moment for weeks.As we entered the school gates,we were greeted by a group of girls standing in our way. I recognized them immediately – they were the popular girls, led by the queen bee of the school, Angia."Look who it is," Angie sneered, eyeing me and Jason up and down. "The lovebirds are finally here."I felt my cheeks turn red as I tried to ignore her taunting. Today was a special day for me and I wasn't about to allow her to ruin it. I knew that she had a crush on Jason too and was always jealous of any attention h
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