know why he’s pushing this. Things
just seemed to get worse when Matthew arrived. All of a sudden
Jake was putting his walls back up again. I don’t know why he
does it. Maybe he’s embarrassed to be seen having fun with me in
front of Matthew, I don’t know. I tried to not let it get to me
and instead just went with the flow. I spent the rest of the
evening talking and having a laugh with Matthew.
Chapter 8
The
next few days go by in a haze. Nothing much has happened apart
from the night I went out with Jessie and wore those red shoes.
Jake saw me and the reaction it provoked had my head spinning for the
rest of the night. He was not happy about me wearing them, but he
gave me the number for a reputable taxi firm and asked me to promise
him I would use it on the way home. He also asked me to promise
him to call if I needed him. The look he gave me was one of such
desperation; I had no choice but to tell him that I would of course
honour his wishes. I thought it was kind of sweet of him anyway
to care so much. Once I got home a little tipsy, Jake was still
up and he looked as though he’d been pacing the floor. He
certainly wasn’t someone who looked to be close to going to bed at
after midnight. I couldn’t believe he had actually waited up for
me. He immediately came over to me and asked if I was ok and I
told him yes. He took care of me again taking me to my bed and
making sure I had plenty of water to drink before I got up the next
morning.
Jessie
had a few dates with Jerry and they were all successful, so much so she
is still seeing him, which I think, is a record for Jessie. Jake
has been doing his best again to avoid me and the killer is still on
the loose, but all has gone quiet. No more murders since the
apparent ghastly one last time that everyone felt uncomfortable talking
to me about. I decided that it was time I took some time off
also, so booked the Friday off before the barbeque, same as Jake.
There appears to be quite a few going now and I’m starting to look
forward to it in a way. Today is Thursday and I am feeling good
that a welcome rest is upon me. I clean up my desk at the end of
the day and say my farewells to everyone. Jessie is still sitting
at her desk but it looks as if she is heading out shortly
herself. “Do you want a lift back Jessie?”
She spins round, “It’s ok thanks, I have my car.”
I frown at her, “I wish you were coming on Saturday.”
She pouts, “Me too, I really do not want to be going to this
wedding on Saturday but Jerry’s coming with me so should be ok.
I’m just dreading him seeing me in my bridesmaids dress. You
should see it Ana, I look like a lemon.”
I let out a giggle, “I’m sure you look fantastic in it
Jessie. So Jerry’s coming eh? Sounds like it’s
serious.”
Jessie sighs, “I really like him Ana. Despite all the
joking and everything, he’s a nice guy and the sex is phew.”
She waves her hand in front of her face like it’s burning up in
here. “Ok, now I’m off.” She laughs and turns to get her
bag. “I’m glad you’ve found someone who can make you happy
Jessie. You deserve it.” Jessie swings round and gets up
out of her seat.
“Ana, don’t make me cry you’ll smudge my makeup.”
I put my arm around her, bringing her in for a hug. “See you soon and enjoy your weekend.”
She pats my back, “You too Ana.” We say our goodbyes and I head out to my Honda.
I
get back to the house and its all dark. I switch the alarm off
quickly realising I’m the only person in the house. I switch all
the lights on and put my bag on the counter. I dig around the
fridge and cupboards for something to eat and later settle on some
leftover chicken and some savoury flavoured rice mixed with
vegetables. I boil the rice up and pick some bits of chicken
just seemed to get worse when Matthew arrived. All of a sudden
Jake was putting his walls back up again. I don’t know why he
does it. Maybe he’s embarrassed to be seen having fun with me in
front of Matthew, I don’t know. I tried to not let it get to me
and instead just went with the flow. I spent the rest of the
evening talking and having a laugh with Matthew.
Chapter 8
The
next few days go by in a haze. Nothing much has happened apart
from the night I went out with Jessie and wore those red shoes.
Jake saw me and the reaction it provoked had my head spinning for the
rest of the night. He was not happy about me wearing them, but he
gave me the number for a reputable taxi firm and asked me to promise
him I would use it on the way home. He also asked me to promise
him to call if I needed him. The look he gave me was one of such
desperation; I had no choice but to tell him that I would of course
honour his wishes. I thought it was kind of sweet of him anyway
to care so much. Once I got home a little tipsy, Jake was still
up and he looked as though he’d been pacing the floor. He
certainly wasn’t someone who looked to be close to going to bed at
after midnight. I couldn’t believe he had actually waited up for
me. He immediately came over to me and asked if I was ok and I
told him yes. He took care of me again taking me to my bed and
making sure I had plenty of water to drink before I got up the next
morning.
Jessie
had a few dates with Jerry and they were all successful, so much so she
is still seeing him, which I think, is a record for Jessie. Jake
has been doing his best again to avoid me and the killer is still on
the loose, but all has gone quiet. No more murders since the
apparent ghastly one last time that everyone felt uncomfortable talking
to me about. I decided that it was time I took some time off
also, so booked the Friday off before the barbeque, same as Jake.
There appears to be quite a few going now and I’m starting to look
forward to it in a way. Today is Thursday and I am feeling good
that a welcome rest is upon me. I clean up my desk at the end of
the day and say my farewells to everyone. Jessie is still sitting
at her desk but it looks as if she is heading out shortly
herself. “Do you want a lift back Jessie?”
She spins round, “It’s ok thanks, I have my car.”
I frown at her, “I wish you were coming on Saturday.”
She pouts, “Me too, I really do not want to be going to this
wedding on Saturday but Jerry’s coming with me so should be ok.
I’m just dreading him seeing me in my bridesmaids dress. You
should see it Ana, I look like a lemon.”
I let out a giggle, “I’m sure you look fantastic in it
Jessie. So Jerry’s coming eh? Sounds like it’s
serious.”
Jessie sighs, “I really like him Ana. Despite all the
joking and everything, he’s a nice guy and the sex is phew.”
She waves her hand in front of her face like it’s burning up in
here. “Ok, now I’m off.” She laughs and turns to get her
bag. “I’m glad you’ve found someone who can make you happy
Jessie. You deserve it.” Jessie swings round and gets up
out of her seat.
“Ana, don’t make me cry you’ll smudge my makeup.”
I put my arm around her, bringing her in for a hug. “See you soon and enjoy your weekend.”
She pats my back, “You too Ana.” We say our goodbyes and I head out to my Honda.
I
get back to the house and its all dark. I switch the alarm off
quickly realising I’m the only person in the house. I switch all
the lights on and put my bag on the counter. I dig around the
fridge and cupboards for something to eat and later settle on some
leftover chicken and some savoury flavoured rice mixed with
vegetables. I boil the rice up and pick some bits of chicken
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