Ch. 7

What was he thinking? That Mia jumps into his arms again? He can forget that after the demonstration. So Jonas and Mia ...

Jack is back home and needs a drink first. With a sip of whiskey the whole thing can be viewed in a completely different way. She finished with him and now has a friend. A friend she has known longer than him. A friend he can't stand. Who with his mane of hair will probably get women around in rows. Who can pull the pity number with his life story. The Mia only sees it as a stopover. Who doesn't fit Mia at all.

Why did Jack wait so long? Why didn't he choose her right away?

Exactly because his mind wanted to get its way and pushed the heart aside. Now it has become clear to him that the mind should not interfere in matters of the heart, this only leads to turmoil and confusion.

He wanted to spend the evening with Mia! Regain your trust and enjoy your presence. "DAMNY!", He throws his glass against the wall with an incredible force. That breaks up there and lands on the floor. The rest of the whiskey runs down the spot where the glass hit the wall. Jack pulls his hair and then crosses his hands behind the neck.

There is a storm in his head that stirs up all memories and shows him his bad behavior towards Mia. And although most of his anger is directed at himself, there is a tiny spark that blames Jonas. He could have had her sooner, so why does he have to take the decisive step on her now? Involved in this emotional chaos is not only the incredible anger that rages in him, but also a side in him that is hurt. After all, they had a special connection during the four weeks in the villa. Not to forget that she has confessed her love to him. She can't just throw it away! It just took him a little longer to understand what his mind didn't want to see.

Jack loves Mia, but he has decided to give her the time she needs to let him back into her life before he dares to take the next step.

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“Little one? I thought he didn't want you That looked completely different now! ”, Jonas sat down again and Mia just plopped down next to him. “I have no idea what was going on in that. He told me that things weren't going very well between him and Summer, maybe he just wanted someone to talk to who wouldn't condemn him immediately. ”Jonas looks incredulous. “Um, you have the most right of all of us to judge him. Finally he decided against you. ", She sighs and stretches.

“I know and it took me a long time to process that. Kim has been crazy for the past few weeks, but here I am again. Alive, happy, and with a brand new personal life. I'm ready to forgive Jack and give each other a chance as friends. “, The other person shakes his head in disbelief. “You have a much too big heart, you know that?” “Jonas, what are you so surprised about. I let you into my heart too, although at the beginning you weren't at all enthusiastic about a woman helping you out of the mess. Nevertheless, I prevailed. You in particular should know me from this side. I don't think there is anyone I haven't forgiven and I hope that this will never happen. "

It doesn't take long before they say goodbye and Mia falls into bed with a laugh. Your life couldn't be any better at the moment. She has the best friends you can have and a job that she loves and can afford a lot that others can only dream of.

The next day she goes to work as usual. Before that she tried to reach Lola, but her answering machine tells her that she had to go to Bavaria to bail out a model. Max, she learns from Miriam, has a day of shooting in Dresden and Sophia doesn't even bother to take off. But it could also be that she is still under the sheet with Finn. And Kim works all day today and then spends the day with Lukas.

The day has not really started yet and Mia tries to find something for the evening. Half a year ago she would have worked off the hours, would have cooked home and then lay in front of the television, whether Kim was there or went out.

“Tomorrow, Mona. Is there anything new? “, Mona has recently been there in front of her and makes the rounds. Mia doesn't necessarily come later than usual, her colleague just comes earlier. She's the snuff. “No, everything is the same as yesterday. Nothing has changed. How are you? ”“ Great. I am fine. What about you? Been out lately? ”Mia would say. "No. No more dates. For now I have sworn off them. Men are insidious, ignorant and pompous assholes who don't know how to treat a woman. "" Woah Woah Woah! What happened then?"

Mona tells her in the next few minutes that she has had a boyfriend for all the years they have worked together. He just didn't want to know the other thing about them. At first she thought it was romantic that he just wanted her to himself, but after a while there were more and more secrets. He didn't want to let her go out, but he regularly went out with his friends and not only in run-of-the-mill bars. But also in other arrangements in which the waitresses dance lightly on bars. That's just the top of the iceberg. But Mona is far too upset to even get a word out of her lips. The girls came into the kitchen for breakfast and overheard some of their conversation. Together they forge nasty plans for revenge.

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Jack has a meeting with his client. It's harder than Jack thought. After all, she would like to prevent a prison sentence, one would think that she voluntarily comes out with information about her past. Nothing there. She stubbornly claims that she only molested this woman because she approached her ex-boyfriend. After all, she explains, she wants to win him back from this bitch.

Jack is pulling his hair. “You know that you are not doing well. Everyone thinks you are a crazy bitch who cannot let go, does not come from my pen but from some friends of her ex. Her friends don't really understand you either, according to statements. According to these protocols, you were a lovable woman who was not afraid to speak the truth. ", His counterpart shakes his head uncomprehendingly. “That's exactly what I'm doing now. I express my opinion on how my ex treated me and what a buttoned, calculating bitch his new one is. ”“ How do you know that the new girlfriend is buttoned? ”For a moment he thought he had her. Her eyelids are short too fluttered and her hands are clenched into fists. “Would you take a look at them? Just the expression on their face gives everyone the feeling of being inferior. ”Does he hear frustration? "How should I help you if you prevent me from doing my job by withholding important facts?" In the office he has often noticed that some clients simply cannot be helped anymore. They do not want to be punished for their deeds, but they do not see themselves in the wrong either and wave off every solution with an ironic laugh. YOU didn't do anything wrong. The person concerned has just challenged it. Jack doesn't like people like that. But that's his job, he mustn't let it show and must do everything in his power to apply for a reduction in sentence or even an acquittal. “I'm not holding anything back from you. What does that which is outstanding today have to do with what did to this cow back in school? ”, Inwardly he stretches his fist towards the sky. That's a start. He can work with that.

“Was she one of those people who always told you how bad you look and never gets a guy like that? Did she bullied you? Has she unhooked your boyfriend? What was it that made you so angry that you tore a clump of hair from this woman's head? ”And that wasn't a metaphor. She really pulled her competitor's hair so hard that the plaintiff's friend had a bald spot right in the middle of the back of the head. When you consider that even a piece of skin has peeled off, you automatically ask yourself what this woman is still capable of.

His neutral mask that he wears near this woman almost falls off when he hears why his client reacted this way.

"THE? It was a gray, inconspicuous little mouse. Nobody paid any attention to them. She was the nerd and always cried when you wanted to be friendly to her. For some reason, the macho of the year made friends with her. I had him shortly before he went out with me. This I-am-so-weak! - Save-me! - behavior triggered his protective instinct in Greg, as he was called. Well, that's where my date went and with it my popularity. Finally, I let the crybaby disembark me. From that point on it was all downhill for me. And to top it all off, I also find out that my ex is meeting with DER of all people. Can't believe it, is it? Admit that you would have acted that way in my situation. "

Can you believe it? Jack thought that people had long since brought such antisocial cases under control. But if that were the case, he wouldn't have any work to do. Then nobody would need a lawyer to take care of such cases, because there would be no more.

"Uh?", What should he answer. “So you know each other from before. We can use that. ”However, whether that throws a new perspective on things is rather questionable. It probably looks even better if he leaves out her admission. So he doesn't get any further. “Use that! Now that I think about it, the jury will understand that. Everyone has one in their year. "

That doesn't work out well. Why did he have to be so comfortable too? His cell phone vibrates in his pocket. With a quick glance he recognizes Summers number. "One moment please. I've been waiting for this call. ”, Well not really. But at the moment he is grateful for any excuse that gives him a few minutes.

Jack answers it and moves a few meters away from his client. "Summer? What's up? ”At first only difficult breathing can be heard at the other end. "Are you okay, Summer?" "Jack! I feel like shit. I think I caught something. What bad. I've been in bed all weekend and throw up every few hours. I don't want to go to the doctor yet. Maybe it's just some flu that goes away after a few days. Why I actually called is because I wanted to ask you if I can stay with you today. I can't drag myself to the toilet for one more night alone. I'm really miserable as a dog. ", She sounds like that too. Again and again she has to breathe deeply and interrupt herself in the middle of a sentence to audibly swallow. "Naturally. Come over. I'll cook you a soup when I'm back. "After Summer has thanked them, they hang up.

Then Jack remembers that he has already been waiting for an opportunity to confess to Summer that things cannot go on between them like this and no different. It's just the worst possible time he could choose for it. He's waiting for the cold, but then it's over.

With a sigh he sits down again. "Where did we stop?" "The part where it would sound good to tell this story." How does he teach his counterpart that this 'story' would harm rather than help?

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Mona pulled herself up at lunchtime. She is now fed up with the constant attention she gets from everyone in the home. "Mia, please make these little annoyances disappear here.", Her colleague is probably one of the kind who can't deal with pity. “Come on, children. You heard it, you are no longer needed here. ”She shooed the pack out of the kitchen with wiping hand movements. Nobody blames Mona for not wanting to see her. There have been days on which Mona did not get up with her social side. “Thanks!” “Not a thing. Not everyone can spend all day with a bunch of hormone-dependent and pregnant women. All jokes aside, if you want to go home, I'll take over the home today. ”Mona immediately refuses. “No, it's all good. Other people have bigger problems than lovesickness and they don't just get the day off. ”“ Other people don't have such generous employees who offer themselves to relieve you. If you think twice, you will know where to find me. "

Mia follows the voices into the common living room. "Hey kids! What does the bush radio say? Brings me up to date again. ”“ First of all: We're not kids anymore. We become mothers and need to grow up faster than others our age. And second, Mia damn buy the gossip papers to stay up-to-date. We never know where to start reporting. So much happens. ”, Selina turned 16 a few weeks ago and is still struggling with being one of the youngest here. After all, your child is already a year old. “I have more important things to do than find out which actor got a singer pregnant again and who cheated on whom. I work here children. I'm not just here for your entertainment. "

Her protégés shake their heads in amusement. You can already see how children become adults here in their care. You get here and you have nothing. Usually there is not even a self-esteem and this is where they blossom and enjoy the rest of childhood that they still have before the seriousness of life begins.

"Do you even remember our last update on high society?" Asks Sarah, who has made good progress. "Um ... probably not."

“You are a hopeless case. We quit. Find someone else to explain the importance of social life. What do you talk about with your friends? ”“ Not about stars and starlets, that's clear. We have our own life. Then why should I report about that from other people. ”“ Your life is by no means as exciting as that of many others, Mia. No offense, ”interjects Chantal. She is new and has not yet established relationships with everyone. “I have a lot to tell. A lot has happened in the last two and a half months alone. I was on TV, got dropped, was on an engagement and saw how a friend of mine finally dared to propose to his long-time girlfriend. "" Okay, okay! Maybe your life is more interesting than I thought. Speaking of television. You haven't brought us up to date with Summer, Jack and the other girls either. "Shit. Mia didn't really want to talk about it. But how could she withhold anything from her little protégés?

"OK. I'll give you the short version. Lola is currently in Bavaria for a shoot. Finn and Sophia enjoy every second they can spend together. I haven't heard from Bella and Kirsten again, and hopefully I never will. Emilia is still in withdrawal but is making good progress if I understand the nurse correctly ... "" You ask about Emilia about everything she did ??? ", Klara has raised her eyebrows so far that Mia fears they will disappear into her hairline at any moment. "Yes! Emilia needs people to take care of her. If she is released, and that will take a while, she will have to rely on help from others, otherwise she will fall back into her old pattern. And the way she behaved, people won't be standing in line. "" So you sacrifice yourself? "" Come on. She is not a monster but only a human and if she thinks she has to refuse help then I will comply with her request, but find someone else who keeps an eye on her. Who knows how long she's been in this vicious circle, huh?

Continue in the text! Hannah accepted a project in Africa. She will live there for the next few years. "

"That's cool. I liked Hannah. It's a shame that she had to get out so early. ”“ Hannah is a good person and I pray that she will meet someone nice over there. ”, Everyone dreams a little for a while. What will their future look like. Will you find a man who can handle the fact that you have had a child so early in your life? Will you find the right one and be able to do the job you have dreamed of?

“Trixi has got a new column in the newspaper. It answers unusual questions from the female readership in the categories love, sex and children. Very impressive, I'll bring a few excerpts with me. All that's missing is Aria, I think. I haven't heard from her yet, now that I think about it, we had agreed to stay in contact so that she doesn't crawl into her shell again. ", Mia takes out her cell phone and writes a short note that reminds her of Aria .

After she has put her cell phone away again, she looks up and looks into lots of expectant faces. "What? I told you what you wanted to know. ”“ You left someone out, Mia. You know what we're really up to, so stop playing the innocent here. ”

She sighs. "Okay. You won't rest, am I right? Summer and Jack are still together, but have discovered their first points of contention that every good relationship has. It's a bit difficult between them right now, but I wish you can clear up the inconsistencies. There's nothing more to say about that."

"How do you know that things are miserable between the two of them?", Mia knew that Sarah would notice something like that. “I never said it looked miserable. The fact that they have arguments here and there is completely normal and healthy. ”Even if Jack is just thinking about throwing the whole thing up, she won't rub it under her chicks. "Because ...", Mia doesn't know how to make it clear to the teenagers that she has forgiven Jack and is now friends with him. That's not exactly exemplary for them. Under no circumstances should these pregnant women forgive their friends.

But something else behind her back caught the young adults' attention. 'Well, then I can run away from the field', Mia thinks and gets up and collides with a soft wall when turning around. Amazed, she looks up at her and discovers Jack's face. Great. That was just missing.

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Jack ended the conversation with his client earlier than he expected and decided to visit Mia. Why not? He has lunch break and is longing for his girlfriend. That should be allowed. But the look in Mia's eyes says otherwise. "Hey! How are you? I wanted to stop by the new takeaway with you. Do you have time?"

Somehow he feels like he's missed something. Everyone is staring at him and not in a welcome way. "Hey Jack!", He watches as Mia closes her eyes for a moment and takes a deep breath before hugging him.

That's what he's been waiting for. Jack holds her tight. "Now we know how you know that his house blessing is wrong, you are probably the reason for it.", Karolin announces contemptuously. "Not at all. It doesn't always work between two people who get along well. Then they go their separate ways again. “, Mia has broken away from him and sits down next to the girl who wears a disgusted expression. “Karolin, you should finish with the past. Your boyfriend is a bastard if he doesn't see what he's got in you. And I'm definitely not the reason for the difficulties Jack has in his relationship. ”He nods vigorously in agreement. "We are friends."

Silence.

You don't even hear anyone breathing. Then, like in a horror movie, all heads turn to Mia at the same time. Mia turns red. "What? I've pouted long enough. I'm over it now and can be friends with him. I'm in a better mood now than I was before. "

No Answer. "Come on. Mia and I are on the same wavelength and ... ”“ You're not being asked here right now. ”Sarah interrupts him. Woah! But they really don't talk to him very well. “What about Summer? Does she know that you are friends and does she agree? Can you have a conversation with her, Mia, without thinking about the finale? ”Of course she can. But why does she hesitate? "I don't think the buzzer knows that we will again ...", from the way the pregnant women turn him, he recognizes that he is now under fire.

"Will you tell her?" "Do you stop looking at me like a convict?" "We can't say yet.", Answers one who is probably new here. "I was planning to tell her in the next few days anyway.", Just like he wants to break up with her. 'Great Komi, brother.' He can hear Finn laughing.

"Then get out of here with Mia. We'll come back to this again." How kind of Selina to release her.