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Were you mine? That night
" Jake , you simply cannot take a day off. This is the final sketch before the last day of shoot. You need to come for practice. "Rosa was short of yelling on the other side as Jake hung up. He had locked himself up in his apartment and refused to go to work. He was still standing in front of the mirror in the washroom. The water that he had splashed on his face for the hundredth of time, took its sweet time dripping down his neck. He looked at broad shoulders. The scratch marks from Rosa's nails, still looked fresh and prominent. His eyes looked red as they kept glaring at his own face. He tried to focus on what he was doing. But the images from that night were still vague. How much alcohol could make him loose his rationale? He thought his alcohol tolerance was good. He couldn't even remember drinking past that one glass. He immediately picked up his phone and called Rosa back. " Hello Jake! So you finally decided to come, didn't you?" Her voice was cheerful this time from
Were you mine? Good news
Phill's POVLea was finally up. She was sitting right in front of me. Her vitals were looking good but she did not look alive. She looked like a statue, sitting there, staring at the wall in front of her. I gathered my courage and finally walked up to her. " Feeling good? " I asked, despite knowing the answer too well. She looked at me and forced a smile. I sat down beside her and held her hand. She was taken aback at my gesture." Is everything alright,Doctor? " She asked me, surprised. I nodded. " You suffered multiple fractures. They will take time to heal. It's a miracle you survived to be honest and so did the baby."Her expression changed from surprised to confused to anxious within the fraction of a second. " Baby? " She asked as the machines started beeping with the alarming increase in her heartbeat. I held her hand tighter. " Lea, calm down. It's alright. I thought you knew about your pregnancy. I thought you were worried about your child. That's why I broke the
Were you mine? Guilt trip
Lea's POVJake was sitting right in front of me.He sat there silently with my hand in his hand and his head hung low, staring at the floor. Even though there was physical contact between the two of us, it suddenly started to feel like we were miles apart. He was aggressively trying to apologize but after my refutation, he simply gave up. Quite unexpectedly and suddenly. He was zoning out. But I did not have any idea what to make of his behavior. I was exhausted. My body and mind were not in sync. My skin was already rejoicing at the touch of his skin but something inside me, told me that Jake was not the same. " May be you should go home and rest. " I finally told him because it seemed like he was unable to utter amy thing. I did not want things to be any more complicated than it already was. " You want me to go home? " He asked without even looking up. " Yes, Jakey... " I paused short of a smile. Calling him Jakey was like my happy pill but something told me, I wasn't doing
Were you mine? A loan proposal
Phill's POVIt was way beyond my duty hours. It was the dead of the night. I had come back to check on Lea before going back home. Thank goodness that I did. "Lea? " I did not have to go to her cabin to find her. I found her limping with her drip and cast and everything, at the corner of the hall, overlooking the French window. " What are you doing here?How did you... nurse?? "She looked at me with anger filled in her eyes. " Can I not be left alone for sometimes? "Her eyes were red and her hair was a mess. " Of course you can. Lea, you can do whatever you want. But your bones still need time and rest. Your drip line is completely tangled. You got blood flowing into your IV line. Let me help you, Lea. I promise I will not disappoint or disrespect you. I will be right here to help you with your choice. "I cautiously approached her. She looked extremely vulnerable. "GO AWAY! I don't need anybody's fake promises. I just want to die, alright. I don't want any of your sympathy.
Were you mine? The Rodgers
Meanwhile at the Rodgers' mansion -" Mama! It means so much to me! How could you hide that letter from me? It's a good thing that they thought of using my alternate number. You were keeping a tag on my phone and my computer? Am I your daughter or a prisoner in this house? "Mercy erupted like a volcano when she learnt that her mother had been personally keeping her away from her dreams. " Do you have any idea how many people struggle to get a contract from that brand? " She was fuming. But her mother did not lose her calm even for the split of a second. She elegantly put her tea down and went behind the drawers and fetched some papers, throwing them on Mercy's face. " Did you forget, little girl,that you are not 'everyone'. I could make you a shareholder in that brand if it means so much to you. But modeling for them is like giving your precious body to them as a clothes hanger. You are my only daughter. You share my last name. You need to always be mindful of that fact. You can'
Were you mine? Guests
Ting Tong! Ting Tong Ting Tong! Phill looked puzzled as the bell went berserk. He rarely had any visitors if not none , that too in the middle of the night, when he already had someone over. Lea looked at him with her question filled eyes as she held the files in her hand. Phill had brought Lea home because she wanted to go somewhere away from the hospital. Jake had paid her another visit and just like all his visits, she was left vulnerable and broken after he left. Phill and Lea were discussing work over a cup of late night coffee. " You should take the door. " Lea had to urge Phill on because he looked unsure about what he ought to do. Phill went to check the CCTV and frowned as he looked at his sister. " Mercy!!!What the heck are you doing at my house this hour? And... do you have bags with you? What's going on? " He asked over the speaker which pissed Mercy off. " Open the damn door, Phill. What am I? A thief that you are interrogating over the... "Phill quickly yanked
Were you mine? AFTER A WHOLE FREAKING MONTH
Lea's POVIt was as if my life had become one hiatus after another. I was finally able to make up my mind. I left Jake. I finally broke up with him. I left him with a note. Just a note and then I disappeared from the hospital. It was a great thing that Rosa had come to visit the day before I made my final decision. Her words were cruel but crucial. I needed someone to tell that loud and clear for me to make my move. It was for the best. It was for Jake's sake that I broke up with him, over a note. Phill had helped me with that job like he promised but unlike I promised him, I couldn't live in the same city where Jake was. This time I was going to disappear as in, vanish from existence. I didn't even get back to our aunt. I just told her that I was going to go away somewhere for a job and that I was not going back home. I changed my number. I blocked everyone I knew. If Jake was not going to be a part of it, the life that I previously knew, the Lea that I was... was better o
Were you mine? Absence
Lea's POVI woke up early that day because I had to wrap up a lot of work. I would be taking the day off but that didn't mean I would slack at work. I preferred to finish my work in advance and it impressed my employer a lot. And no, it wasn't Phill like we had previously decided. I was already indebted to him for all his support. I could not burden him anymore. I had landed myself a perfect job in a reputed script writing agency. The mode of the work allowed me the flexibility of working both in the office and at home. I loved my work. And I loved the pay more. But most of all I loved to work because it kept my mind busy. It kept me from going back to thinking about Jake. The only reason I was taking the day off was because I had an appointment at the gynecologist. The pregnancy was complicated and I was advised to take a scan every month. I was really anxious as I pulled on my hoodie and a pair of joggers. As soon as I opened my door," Surprise! " It was Phill standing at my
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Were you mine? Life goes on
A month after Lea's death - Jake stood in front of Lea's grave, holding onto the bouquet that he had brought. He had her favourite box of chocolate, custom made by the old baker lady back in their home town. He brought her flowers everyday after seeing Kai off at his daycare. He spent the rest of his day talking to her before going back to picking Kai up again. He brought her all the things he had promised to get her one day when they were little. He was trying to give her everything he always wanted to give her but never really could. Today was no different. As if Lea's death wasn't enough of a blow, after the postmortem Jake was told that Lea was pregnant with their second child. It didn't make things any easier only driving another dagger through Jake's heart. Perhaps it was just because Kai existed that he could move forward.He didn't want to but he had to for the sake of the little guy. With Lea gone, there was no meaning left in this world. All colours were gone. It was o
Were you mine? The end
" NOOOOOO! " Jake flung himself forward trying to put himself between Lea and the bullet but it was too late. The bullet hit her right on point blank. She fell right in front of his eyes,blood gushing out like a crimson fountain. " LEAAAAAA!!! "Jake's voice broke with the sheer intensity of his scream as he ripped his white shirt and pressed it over her forehead. " CALL FOR AN AMBULANCE! NOW!!! " He barked, desperately clinging onto Lea's body as Kai grabbed his shoulder and began to whimper. " It's alright, baby. Don't worry. Mommy will be fine. " Jake could barely hold onto his child as his hands started to tremble. Mercy fell down on her knees, probably the only one whose rationale was still working. She closed Lea's lifeless eyes as her body whacked with tremors as she cried.Lea was no more. It was instant death. " Mercy! What are you doing? " Jake shoved her hand away from Lea's body. " Somebody please call an ambulance! " He kept screaming as Kai's cries reached the breaking po
Were you mine? Finally-Our wedding
Lea's POV I stood in front of the grand mirror.Today, I would marry Jake, the love of my life, and the father of my Kai. Our journey had been anything but normal but it had brought us to this breathtaking moment. My dress was a masterpiece, a custom creation by one of the most renowned designers in the town. The silk fabric clung to my figure, adorned with intricate lace and delicate pearls that sparkled as I moved. The train flowed behind me like a river and the veil was draped over my shoulders, waiting to be lifted.I felt goosebumps at the thought. "Lea, you look like an absolute dream," Lisa said, fussing with the final touches on my veil. She stepped back, her eyes bright with unshed tears. "Mr.Rodger is not going to know what hit him." I laughed, trying to steady my breathing. "You think?" "I know," she replied, giving me a reassuring squeeze on the shoulder."Wow, Lea. You're stunning. Seriously, Jake's going to lose it when he sees you."The door opened and my maid of h
Were you mine? Suddenly
Suddenly Jake leaped off the bed, crossing over Lea as he did. He went for the cupboards, yanking them open, rummaging through the drawer as he did. Lea raised herself up on one elbow, watching him closely. " Jake, what's going on? " She asked with one brow raised. " I swear it has to be somewhere in here. I left it just as it was. " Jake kept searching not looking back at her. Lea signed as she got up from the bed, still very naked and walked right over. " If you tell me what you are looking for, maybe I can help. Is it your wallet? " Jake yanked another section of the cupboard open and Lea stopped at the sight of all the neatly arranged laundry. It was her side of the cupboard. Absolutely mess-free and tidy, just like she had left it years ago. She left Jake as he went through the night stand , touching the fabrics and checking if they were still in the same sequence like she left them. " They are untouched. Why didn't you move them? " Lea's voice was barely above a whisper
Were you mine? Pent up
Lea's POV His kiss soothed me a little. Those things had been bottled up inside and it was high time I let it escape. Tears streamed down my face as memories I had tried so hard to suppress resurfaced. I couldn't hold back the sobs that wracked my body. Jake's presence beside me was both comforting and agonizing."Lea," he begged, his voice trembling slightly, "talk to me." I shook my head, unable to find the words to express the turmoil inside me. Instead, I let out a choked sob, burying my face in my hands. Jake's arms wrapped around me, pulling me close. His embrace was warm and strong."I'm here," he murmured, his lips brushing against my hair."I'm not going anywhere." His words broke something inside me. I clung to him, my fingers digging into his shirt as if he were the only thing keeping me from falling apart. His scent filled me with comfort as I burried my nose over his neck while he nibbled at mine. His lips slowly found it's way back to mine. But before he could kiss
Were you mine? Scared
Jake's POV " Yes, we are coming right now. Yes please. Keep the keys ready. " I called the old watchman because it had been ages since I last went there. Lea hadn't spoken for the rest of the drive and I knew for certain there was something cooking in her little head. I wasn't complaining. She had been through a lot and I was happy to be of any serve to her, any use... anything to make my Lea happy again. Make her smile and dance like when she was a little girl. My crazy, sweet, innocent Lea. She had been leaning on the seat but as soon as we entered the driveway towards the apartment she sat up, rolled down the window and stretched her neck out. " Lea, careful... " I tried to pull her back but she opened the car door before I could pull up and made a run for it. I tossed the keys to the valley with much frustration and ran after her. " Lea, wait" She topped right in front of the elevator and turned around. I was running so fast, I almost banged into her. She pulled my hand int
Were you mine? U-turn
Jake's POV " Of course you get that job, whether you like it or not. " I wasn't even lying. Who better than Phil to look after my little one. I knew he would always have his back, no matter what. Phill chuckled before turning around. " By the way, did you sign the papers before coming inside? " He asked me and it took me off guard. " Papers? What papers? " " Discharge papers. Didn't they tell you before you entered? " He made a disappointed face and looked out of the door even though he could see no one. " These incompetent workers. They can't get one thing... " " Discharge papers? Who is getting discharged? I thought you needed around a week to recover. " Lea interrupted looking straight at Phill. " I am not getting discharged. You are! " Phill pointed at Lea but she stood up. " Me? Oh, alright. Makes sense. " Phill turned his gaze back to me and said, " Get the paper works done and take her home. I think I need to get some sleep... " " Take who home? " Lea stood face t
Were you mine? Promise
Phill's POV I had to do it. I knew how much I was going to suffer after that kiss ended. I didn't want it to end. I didn't want to let go of her hand. I didn't want to see her with anyone else, even if it was my own brother. I knew I was finally letting the dam break. I had been holding back way too long I couldn't do it anymore. I had to let her know. The moment her taste touched me, I lost track of everything. I lost control of myself. I lost my sense of the place. I kissed her and she let me and I was grateful for that. I was half expecting her to shove me back but she didn't. She held me, held my hand as I took from her what I needed. My life force. She was like an EpiPen bringing me back to life. " Phill... " She finally mumbled against my lips, her hands on my chest, gently holding them but not pushing. It took way too much of my energy to stop and finally look up at her face. I couldn't read her expression. Was it shock, fear, disgust, sympathy.... I could not understan
Were you mine? Comfort
Lea's POV " Kai... " The moment my eyes opened I threw my hands in all directions, trying to get up and look for Kai. But i didn't have to look much further. He was right across and I could see him in the other room. My baby was latched to the beeping machines with pipes and wires and what not. And right beside him was Phill. He sat at his head side, his hand gently gliding up and down through his hair. Phill turned towards me with a smile when he realised I was up. My head was still groggy because of the sedative the nurse had injected me with but I was feeling all better and alright. " Lea, you are up! Are you feeling alright? "He asked me with that infectious smile. I should have been the one to ask him that question. He was the one with a wound. He had just saved my child's life all over again, perhaps for the zillionth time. " I am fine. How are you feeling? How is Kai holding up?" I walked towards where he was. He was in a wheelchair, I noticed when I went near. He
