He invaded her lips, hungry and forceful. Despite her struggles, he kised her fervently, pulling her closer. His touch on her waist was warm Hed been deprived of intimacy for too long, longing for only her.
But when he reached her delicate neck, he stopped abruptly.
Jessie broke into sobs.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtWhy are you crying? Albert halted, anguish evident. Jessie, dont you want me? Im single now. Ive been lonely for years Its not my problem.
Let go, or ll sue you for harassment.
Her voice trembled. Truth was, she could barely stand. Clutching the door for support, she pushed him away, slowly.
I dont want you! You walked away once and now Im doing the same, Jessie declared firmly.
Taking one last look at Albert, she felt no nostalgia, only shame.
Desperate to leave, Albert grabbed her wrist. Tidy yourself before you go.
She shoved him off and stumbled away, vanishing from his sight, his life He had it all now but Jessies love was long gone.
Thankfully, the top floor was Alberts domain alone.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmIn the corridor, Jessie clutched her clothes, tears streaming.
Emma, startled, called out, Miss Green! Taking a shaky breath, Jessie asked, Wheres the restroom? | | need amoment.
Emma nodded solemnly, leading Jessie to the bathroom.
No one uses this one. Ill be outside. Just holler if you need anything.
Jessie shook her head. Dont wait on me. But thank you.
As the door closed behind her, Jessie slumped against t, collapsing to the floor in tears.
Three years had passed, yet Albert had remained the same old jerk.