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Jackie's POV

Another week had gone by, and a day did not go by that I did not think of what Lucas had said. It was like a second layer of skin on my body, hard to peel no matter how much I tried. I wanted to believe him and wait but I felt stupid to do so. Because he is my first love, I felt like stupidity was driving me into listening to what he had said. He promised me so many times, he failed them. He promised never to hurt me, he failed them. So, I can never believe him again.

“Earth to Jackie!”

I jerked at the loud tone of voice and frowned before shifting my gaze to the person. I rolled my eyes at Andrea and looked back at the documents on the desk in front of me.

“What were you thinking about?” She asked as she sat down beside me.

“Nothing. Oh… I already finished the plan and everything about the budgeting. I went around to find more information from other small businesses and did my homework. I think it’s looking pretty good,” I said and handed the document to her.

I watched h