All Chapters of A Lie Away From You: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

Steven kept pacing back and forward. He was feeling anxious, and Jackson was not at work yet. "Kate, has Jackson arrived at the office?" He asked her over the phone. "I am sorry, sir. But for the fifth time, Mr. David is not in the building." She replied to her boss."Thanks, Kate. Please inform me when he arrives." Steven said and stared at his watch. He still had thirty minutes in his favor.  "I can wait ten more minutes for him. If Jackson doesn't arrive within that time frame, I will have to get over my anxiety on my own." Steven mumbles to himself. He did not have the nerve to meet Julie without Jackson's advice. Steven believes that Jackson is his mentor when it comes to relationships. Jackson has been married to Jennie for ten years, and they have been together for twelve years. His friend married Jennie two years after being in a relationship with her.  Steven

Jennie buried her head in a pillow after her conversation on the phone with Steven ended. She could not cry anymore. Her eyes were red and puffy. Jennie had a runny nose and a stomach ache. She had been crying the entire morning on an empty stomach. She needed to get out of the house. Everything in their home reminds Jennie of her husband and how much she's been outraging him. Jennie took a hot shower, got dressed, and made a call to her best girl pal.  "Hello, Susan. Can I visit you at your office? I am going insane with guilt, and I need to chat with someone regarding my sins. And Susan, it's you that comes to mind when I think about confessing. Also, you and Steven are the only actual friends I have. Plus, Steven is out of the question because he will despise me before Jackson can have the chance to reject me. If he discovers my secret." Jennie explains in a haltering and fast tone.  "Sure, Jun. I am in my office

                                                    Previously "Since you let go of your plans for today and stay with me. The best I can do is tell you what happened back then and why I made the same mistake repeatedly. However, my past blunders can not measure up to what I did recently. Jackson may have forgiven me back then. But he will not let this one slide for sure." Jennie assured her friend with a firm voice.                                                          Now "Hey Jennie, you look sexy in the dress. There's a party at my place tonight. My parents are out of town, and I have the entire house t

Jennie heard a car parking sound outside, five minutes after her call with Steven. "It can't be him. I just dropped the call with him a few minutes ago. He can not be that fast." Jennie said to herself. However, she was wrong when the door opened, and Steven stepped inside. Jennie could finally breathe. She knew that Steven would not allow Jackson to die, even if it cost him his life. That is how powerful their friendship is to them.  Steven's eyes grew insane with rage as he watched his friend covered in blood. Stevens could not deny the reality that Jackson's fight has turned into his battle. He rushed toward Travis and beat him on the head with a chair he had grabbed from the doorway. Travis dropped to the ground in pain. Afterward, Drake attempted to kick Steven. However, he received a blow in balls with the chair.  Without Travis and Drake to tackle Jackson, he was free to attach his other han

"The roller coaster was amusing! After I got over my fear of falling, the ride became enjoyable. Thanks, Steven. What next? Should we grab some lunch and discuss your job offer and what position you have available for me?" Julie said happily. Today was magical for her. She knew that it was not a date. But somehow it felt like it was, and she didn't hate the feeling. "I am glad you had fun, Julie. I wish this could last longer. However, I just got a text from Jackson, and I need to meet up with him at the bar." Steven told her. Julie felt disappointed. She wanted him to stay with her for a while longer. Still, Julie didn't want to be pushy or greedy. But she could not help herself. "I can come with you to the bar, and we can both meet Jackson together. Afterward, he can drop me home since we are neighbors." She intoned. Steven wanted nothing more than to agree with her. Yet he kne