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When Bad Boys Fall Sixty-Six
[|]"Oh, my goodness," Maddy said in disbelief. Her mouth was agape and her eyes wide. "Yes, it's hard to believe but that's the truth," I said and took a sip out of my mug. I drew up the blanket around my hip and wrapped it under my arm."I can't believe Axel could do this. When Lucas called and told me everything yesterday, I still couldn't believe it. I was like I was dreaming," Maddy said, her face holding much sadness."I know how you feel. Everything just seems gloomy after seeing what Axel is capable of doing," I said and Maddy sighed.The front door opened and Lucas walked in. I sat up at his presence, feeling relieved. He had stepped out of the house early this morning and only sent a text saying he was going through some work he had. I had missed him. Despite the things happening, I still wanted him around me. "Hey," he said, approaching us. He leaned down and kissed my lips. "How are you?""Ooh, you too now confidently kiss?" Maddy asked, kicking my knee with my cold foot
When Bad Boys Fall Sixty-Seven
[|]Early the next day, we got a call from the police station about the reports from Axel's case. I was tense and didn't know if I could bear to hear anything the police had to say. It was still difficult for me to grasp the fact that Axel was behind such a thing and it left me with a sleepless night."Are you ready to go?" Lucas asked as he closed the front door of the apartment."Nope," I answered and faced away. My palms were sweaty and my body cold from what was to come. "I don't know how I'll react to why Axel did all of these if it is what the cops have for us. He was part of the people who assaulted me. It's like a nightmare that I have to face yet I'm not ready to."I felt his warm hand on the small of my back and I turned around. I leaned into his body and he circled his arms around my shoulders."I'm here for you," he said. "Besides, we won't be looking at Axel, just listening to the police tell us what we want to know."I smiled and moved out of his hold. I felt lucky to ha
When Bad Boys Fall Sixty-Eight
[|]We were told that Axel had walked out of the police station a minute ago and we left the building when we asked about him, hoping to see him. One part of me was hoping we didn't because I didn't know how to stand in front of him and apologize, the other part wanted to find him so we could reconcile if he was unhappy with me."That's him," Lucas said beside me, pointing to my left.I turned my head and saw him standing close to a police car, his phone in his hand and close to his face. I took a deep breath and started walking in his direction with Lucas behind me. I glanced over my shoulder at Lucas when we were close for some seconds before walking closer. Axel's shoulders flinched before he dropped the hand that held the phone and turned around.My back straightened when his narrowed blue eyes met mine. His eyes shifted from my face to his brother's before they met mine again. I smiled and I saw the side of his lips twitch."Hi," I said, gulping."Hey," Axel said in a hoarse voic
When Bad Boys Fall Sixty-Nine
[|]Lucas' POVAfter I had told Jackie to go stay in the car, I convinced myself that what I was doing, I would not regret it. So, I ran after Axel who was about to stop a taxi. I stopped running and then walked up to him. I saw him flinch when I came into his line of vision and he dropped his hand before looking at me from the corner of his eyes."Can we talk?" I asked and he turned his body, facing me.Axel had a straight face on, not showing any signs of emotions which was difficult for me because I couldn't tell if he was ready to talk to me or not."What is it?" He asked and I ran my fingers through my hair, feeling stressed."Can we both let our past go? I know it'll be hard to but I'm tired of what's going on between us. We might not be fully related but after what happened and finding out the truth, I realized there is no need for me to harbor so much negative energy inside of me," I said and Axel rolled his eyes."Did Jackie tell you to do this? Because I know she's capable o
When Bad Boys Fall Seventy
[|]The next day came and I was feeling bored out of my mind. I had no job and was out of options on the type of jobs I wanted to do. Even Axel that had moved in last night had gone out early this morning. Most importantly, was somehow relieved that my so-called mother had cleared my loan and that I had a place to stay now. Speaking about living with Lucas, I didn't know if it was a wise choice to still stay with him when school resumes, knowing we were now dating.I groaned and turned off the television. Even television shows could not take away my boredom. "What is it?" Lucas asked as he walked out of the kitchen with a glass of water in his hand. He was bare-chested, with sweat glistening on his hard muscles, the effect of his workout. I had to look away from his body because I was feeling the familiar steering of want for him. I was still shy around him and on how to go to him if I wanted a simple kiss or wanted us to sleep together."I'm just bored," I replied, sitting up with
When Bad Boys Fall Seventy-One
[|]"Hi," Andrea said with a small wave. I frowned. "I asked a question, Andrea. What are you doing here?""Can we talk?" She asked in a soft voice.I opened my mouth to speak but I closed it when I felt Lucas's body press against my back. I saw Andrea's eyes widen at his sight and I did not miss the way her eyes swept over his bare body. I could not help but move to the side to cover up the rest of his body visible to her wandering eyes. She looked away and smiled."I told you not to come back to my house, Andrea. What the fuck are you doing here now?" Lucas demanded in a terse tone.Andrea bowed her head and played with her fingers; a nervous gesture. I crossed my arms when she looked up and sighed."Can we talk inside, please?" She looked over her shoulder when people passed by, talking and laughing amongst themselves."Fine-""Jackie, why would you say that?" Lucas asked over my shoulder."She'll just say what she has to say and that's it," I said to him and he groaned behind me,
When Bad Boys Fall Seventy-Two
[|]Later that weekend, we arrived in a small town in Barbados. I had been asleep when the rented SUV we took drove us to the house we would be staying in. It was when I felt a gentle tap that I opened my eyes and saw the crashing waves brush the white sands of the beach close to the houses a few feet away. Once the driver slide the door open, I got out and ran straight to the breezy beach. My dress fluttered aggressively from the strong breeze, as well as my hair as I stared at the waves rolling before me. Birds were flying around in the sky some almost flying close to the surface of the water. Just a few feet away from where I stood were some canoes rocking on the water. The place was serene as I looked further. There were palm trees spread all around with people or empty benches under the shades. Children were running around in the back, playing and laughing out loud. I could even hear the faint sounds of music carried by the breeze. I felt at peace, relaxed and excited."Couldn'
When Bad Boys Fall Seventy-Three
[|]The sound of the front door sliding shut, made me tie the rope of the bathrobe I was wearing. I ran my fingers through my long hair before leaving the bathroom to the room where I saw Lucas standing with two paper bags. He was backing me so when he turned around, his eyes swept over my body before he smiled."I'm sorry for staying out for too long. I was trying to figure out my way around this area," he said and dropped one of the paper bags on the floor before raising the other. "What's that?""Your swim suit or suits. I didn't know which one would suit you so I bought five different ones. But knowing you, you'd look beautiful in all. You're Jackie after all," Lucas said and nibbled on his bottom lip.I rolled my eyes and made my way to him then took the bag from his fingers. I looked inside and saw different colored patterned and plain materials. I smiled and hugged the bag to my chest before looking up at him. His blue eyes were full of curiosity and I couldn't help but giggle
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When Bad Boys Fall Hundred and Twenty-Seven
[|] The next day, we were back to the hotel we had been in before Maddy captured me. When I woke up, I felt an odd feeling at the thought of Maddy being dead. Even though she ended up betraying me, she had been part of my life and it made me a little sad that she had to end the way she did. I pushed away the feeling and sat up on the bed. I looked at the other side of the bed and smiled at a sleeping Lucas. He was facing the other way, bare-chested. I leaned forward and ran my hand over his smooth chest. He moved his body a little but didn't wake up. I rested my chin on my palm and stared at him. His jawline was covered with very light beards and I pictured him with a full beard. He would look handsome with it and more mature as I imagined him with a trimmed beard. It made me smile as I focused on his hair which was a bit longer. I began to imagine our life together with a child running around the house. I smiled wider at the imagination. "All I want is happiness from here on ou
When Bad Boys Fall Hundred and Twenty-Six
[|]"Hey."I flinched at the sound of Lucas' voice. I turned away from the floor-length window in the hallway of the hospital and faced him. He was looking stressed out with bags under his eyes, scattered hair, and pale skin. I wouldn't be surprised if I was matching his look."How are you?" I asked, walking up to him. I opened my arms for a hug and he came into it and I wrapped my arms around him. He lowered his height and rested his head on my shoulder."I'm so tired and I'm sure you are too," he said and hugged me back."I'm better now that I know Axel is fine," I said and pulled away from him.Axel had gone into surgery the moment we arrived at the hospital and it's been hours since we arrived. Barry had not left the door of the operating room. I could see how much they loved Axel. "You need to sleep. You are stressed from everything," Lucas said and cupped my face."I'm kinda hungry though," I said with a smile. "I need a nap but I won't do all these until I'm sure that Axel is
When Bad Boys Fall Hundred and Twenty-Five
[|] The loudness of the gun was ringing in my ears and I could barely hear my heartbeat. I was frozen on top of Maddy as I felt fear move through me. I gulped and wondered why I couldn't feel anything, I was numb. I rolled away from Maddy and looked down at my stomach. There was blood on my shirt but I couldn't feel any wound. It was when I looked at Maddy, that I realized the blood belonged to her and not me. She had a bullet hole in her chest while the gun was slack in her hands. Her eyes were wide as her chest moved up and down quickly. I rose to my feet, holding my stomach out of fear and protecting the baby in me. "Jackie?!" I looked up at the sound of a new voice. I saw Lucas staring at me with fear in his eyes. He ran up to me and cupped my cheeks"Jackie, you're shot," he said. I snapped out of my shocked state and shook my head. "No... Not me," I replied and looked down at Maddy who was laying on the ground, still breathing. Lucas furrowed his eyebrows and slowly fol
When Bad Boys Fall Hundred and Twenty-Four
[|]Jackie's POVThe moment Lucas had shifted, I was confused because I had been expecting him to fall at the impact of the bullet but I saw someone else; Axel.When I had seen Lucas at first, I felt my heart stop beating, I had felt like I lost it all. I thought I had lost him, I thought I had lost the man I loved but when I saw Axel, I didn't feel any different. Axel was my best friend, a brother I never had. I never had a sibling but it felt like I was losing one when I saw Axel taking the bullet for us. I didn't know if I could have screamed or passed out at the sight of Axel. I had not expected Axel to take the bullet. When I saw Lucas broken at the sight of his brother, I prayed that Axel was alright.The moment I saw Maddy run off, I knew I had to go after her before she escaped. I didn't even think twice and ran after her, picking up the gun she had dropped in the process.When I saw that Maddy had run out through a door in a corner. I pushed the door and looked on each side
When Bad Boys Fall Hundred and Twenty-Three
[|]Lucas' POVI could not let Jackie die. I would rather die than let the woman who has suffered enough go through death. I just couldn't watch her take that bullet.So, when I saw Maddy pull out her gun, I knew things would not end well. I had thought she would not pull the trigger but I was wrong when I saw her finger push the trigger. Knowing how fast a bullet was, I blocked Jackie to take the bullet with my eyes shut the moment she fired the gun.But when three seconds went by and I did not feel the burning and body-numbing feeling of the bullet, I opened my eyes and felt like my soul left my body when I saw the last person I was expecting in front of me."Axel?!" I screamed at the top of my voice, the same time Jackie said my name.I couldn't feel my body as I watched Axel slump to the floor. Everything around me became dark and I found myself falling to my knees and crawling toward him. He rolled onto his back and my eyes went straight to his bleeding chest. My hands began to s
When Bad Boys Fall Hundred and Twenty-Two
[|]Jackie's POVIt hurt so bad.It broke my heart to see him sign the contract. It made me angry to see them kiss. It wasn't Lucas' fault, I was not mad at him. I was mad at Maddy. She was so cruel. The worst feeling I felt was helplessness. I couldn't do anything to stop everything as I watched them kiss. I felt like my heart was ripped out of my chest and tossed into a larva. I felt like I could not breathe. It was at that moment I knew that people could die from heartbreak. I just couldn't withstand the sight and thought of losing Lucas to her."Finally," Maddy said and I raised my head.I sniffed and glared at her when she looked at me, smiling wide with the contract pressed against her chest. She giggled and walked up to me."Won't you congratulate me?" She asked, craning her head to the side.I formed some saliva in my mouth and spat on her face. She gasped and closed her eyes at the impact. I smiled at the sight of my spit on her face then chuckled."I already got what I want
When Bad Boys Fall Hundred and Twenty-One
[|]Lucas' POVI took out my gun from my duffle bag and checked for bullets. I saw it was fully loaded and fixed the gun between the waistline of my pants and my back. I covered it up with my shirt and grabbed my jacket then turned toward the door. I paused to take deep breaths. I was scared and worried and I was feeling like I was going to go crazy. I was so mad at myself for leaving Jackie alone when I knew Maddy was around. Now, she was with a crazy bitch who was probably going to hurt her. Whatever I had to do, I had to act smart and not put Jackie in danger.I exhaled and opened the door then walked out of the room where I met Barry leaning against the wall across me."Ready to go?" They asked and I nodded."Yes. Have you called the police?" I asked."Remember the Redside police department is on their payroll, I don't think it's going to be something they'll like to hear," Barry said, pushing themselves off the wall."You're right. They won't care about what we say," I said and
When Bad Boys Fall Hundred and Twenty
[|]"You know, at some point, I started to give up on Lucas since I saw you weren't interested in him. That's where Clark comes in," Maddy said and sat down on a chair the man had brought for her. "I saw him, he was rich, handsome, and a player like Lucas. They had the same issues, family problems and all. I felt like I had Lucas but in a different body."I was too weak to even try to tell her how crazy she was. I saw her type of person in the movies and books. It was so unbelievable I was experiencing such before my very eyes. "As I was saying before this, I found out Lucas was going to our college and I had to forfeit a prestigious university to be close to him. I watched him but with you around, it was so hard. I ended up regretting canceling your scholarship to the college in the UK. I wish I had but I'm only human. When I found out you choose this college as your second choice, I had to keep you close and make sure you got in. I'm sorry for everything you went through but you de
When Bad Boys Fall Hundred and Nineteen
[|]My eyelids hurt so bad that I felt pain when I struggled to open my eyes. When I had them open, the first thing I saw was my lap through slightly blurred vision. I hissed and then moaned when I felt a dull ache on my head. I tried to raise my head but it was difficult, almost as if my neck was stiff with pain. I shut my eyes against another wave of a dull headache then opened them when I heard heavy footsteps."You're finally awake," a gruff masculine voice reached my ears and I groaned out in pain when my hair was yanked back.The pain in my neck and head doubled and I felt dizzy from the movement. I took deep breaths and looked to my side, I saw the same man who had been following me in the supermarket. My eyes widened as fear came over me then I became aware of my surroundings. I was facing a church altar and on my side were rows of wooden benches. I furrowed my eyebrows and looked back at the altar in confusion. I could tell from the stained glass window behind the cross that
