Be Your Own Spring novel Chapter 44

I put my hand on my chest to calm down the stinging feeling forming in there.

I looked at myself in the mirror.

Mascara dripping down, sweat forming. Lips swollen. Nose red. Cheeks red.

I was looking like a hot mess.

I hated Kezr for making me go through this mental torture. I abhorred the Jones for making me go through this all.

But most of all, I loathed myself for being so weak to be tortured by these men.

Why does love hurt so much?

It's 8 in the morning and Iam in the cab going to the office.

I woke up really late today and missed the bus. Iam definitely going to be receiving an earful from, who's name should not be taken.

Yesterday, I had dinner with my friends. Thankfully, Aria didn't ask anything but just asked if I was alright to which I said that I'll be.

I don't want to sound weak, but I am still really hurt by his-who's name should not be taken-.'s words.

I feel my heart clench whenever I think about how he called me names.

Tonight, we're attending the ball, so we will get off of work early. But Iam going to the office as it's-who's name should not be taken-'s interview with Maria and I have to be there.

The cab came to a stop, I payed the driver and got out.

Sighing and blinking my tears away, I walked into the building.

Let's face the beast.

EARLIER,

Jaclyn walked into my office and I smiled looking at her.

"Hi Kezr! How are you boo?" She came towards me and kissed my cheek.

"Just hangin' there. What about you?" I asked her pointing towards the seat.

She said a light 'thank you' and sat down.

"Fuck about me. Tell me, why you called me here. You never do call me unless..."

I sighed and pinched my nose bridge.

"I need you Jaclyn."

"Dude, don't you have a wife or something?"

I looked at her more like glared, while she just snickered and raised her hands up in surrender.

"You know what I mean. I just want a little favor from you. Are you in or in?"

She scoffed and muttered something about her not having a choice but said, "Of course Mr. Kezr. It ain't easy being your lawyer. But I'll try."

I rolled my eyes and picked up the W and Co file from the shelf.