All Chapters of Love Me Not, Mr. Snow: Chapter 71 - Chapter 80

Jacob’s POVI silenced the alarm on my phone and picked it up from the nightstand, leaning back against my pillow as I stifled a yawn.It was seven in the morning, and I tapped on Rima's name, needing to check on her. It was early, and she was likely still asleep, but my concern overrode any guilt I might have felt for waking her."Dammit Rima, I told you not to worry me like this" I muttered in frustration as I was met with an out-of-service message. In an instant, I was out of bed and heading towards the kitchen, intent on finding Tessa."Morning, Mr. Snow" Tessa greeted me brightly as I entered her line of sight. Her smile faltered as she took in my expression, instantly recognizing my concern. Travis, who had been quietly sipping his coffee at the kitchen counter, also stood up, sensing the tension in the room."Tessa, I need the spare key to Rima's apartment" I requested tersely. Her eyebrows furrowed in confusion, but she didn't questio

Jacob’s POV"Let's watch a movie" I proposed, taking a seat next to her on the plush couch. Her presence was comforting, and I was keen to continue spending time with her.She looked at me with an eager expression "Okay, but this time you're choosing. I want to know what your favorite ones are"Chuckling at her enthusiasm, I picked up the remote "Fair warning, my taste in movies is quite varied. You might be in for a surprise" I cautioned her playfully.I began to browse through our movie options, my mind racing over my favorites. My taste spanned different genres, years, and styles, from revered classics to hidden indie gems. After a bit of contemplation, I made my decision."Alright, Have you ever seen 'Léon: The Professional'? It's a bit of a cult classic”Rima looked intrigued "No, I haven't seen it. What's it about?""It's a crime thriller with a heart" I explained "The story revolves around a professional hitm

Jacob’s POVThe sorrow was overwhelming, a tidal wave of grief that threatened to pull me under. The realization of what she had been through, the scale of the trauma she had endured, was a bitter pill to swallow. I had known from the beginning that she carried burdens, but the reality of her pain, etched so vividly on her skin, was something I had never anticipated.Her tears sliced through my heart, each droplet a stinging reminder of the torment she had endured. My heart bled with her, a shared pain that was as deep as it was profound.Gently, I reached out, cupping her face in my hands. My fingers moved tenderly, trying to wipe away her tears, but they simply made way for new ones. It was a futile endeavor, a desperate attempt to erase her pain. The sight of her crying, the tears streaming down her face, was almost more than I could bear. I felt a lump forming in my throat, a choking sensation that mirrored my heartache."Stop crying" I implored, my voice hoarse with emotion. It w

Jacob’s POVAt my words, her eyes widened, an almost imperceptible intake of breath passing through her lips."You are the woman I love" I had said, and the impact of those words hung heavy in the air between us.For a moment, there was a beat of silence. Then, slowly, her gaze softened, and a hint of color rose to her cheeks. She looked at me, truly looked at me, and what I saw in her eyes was a mixture of surprise, vulnerability, and hope."You... you love me?" she asked softly, her voice barely above a whisper. The question wasn't one of disbelief, but more of confirmation, as if she needed to hear the words again to know they were real."I do, Rima" I confirmed, my tone gentle yet firm "I love you. Scars and all"Her eyes shimmered under the dim light, a tear escaping to trace a path down her cheek. But this time, it was not a tear of sorrow, but one of relief, of acceptance. I reached out, tenderly wiping it away with my thumb.

Rima’s POVAs we soaked in the warm, fragrant water, time seemed to stand still. The tranquility of the moment was only broken by the faint sound of water lapping against the sides of the tub and our soft, shared breaths.Jacob's fingers traced idle patterns on my arms, his touch gentle and soothing. His other hand held mine under the water, his thumb rubbing comforting circles on the back of my hand. I closed my eyes, leaning back into his chest, and let out a content sigh."Feeling better?" he asked, his voice a soft whisper in my ear.I nodded, opening my eyes to look at him "Much better. Thank you, Jacob"He smiled, pressing a soft kiss to my temple "Anything for you" he murmured, his words sending a warm flutter through my heart.We remained there for a while, soaking in the warm water and each other's company. Despite being unwell, I felt a sense of peace and comfort that I hadn't felt in a long time. It was as though, with Jacob