Chapters tagged jealousy

by Mrjakobs

Chapter 17

Rachel's day didn't fare much better after meeting with her mother. Classes dragged, homework never seemed to end, and Rachel's mind endlessly played the words her mother had said. Noah wasn't for her. She came from a different life. It wouldn't last. Eternity wrapped into a si...

by Mrjakobs

Chapter 32

Rachel stared at Noah while he slept. He had pushed his face into the pillow so hard it had left a mark. It made her smile to see him like this, and judging by his enthusiasm last night, he’d likely be out for a while longer. The evening with Ethan had been out of this world, an...

by Mrjakobs

Chapter 33

Noah sat in his car in the parking lot, watching as wedding guests passed. He was waiting for his buzz to wear off. He was waiting for the shock to wear off. Mel had kissed him. Or, he had kissed Mel. His heart pooled with guilt. He rummaged for the words to say to Rachel, all th...

by Mrjakobs

Chapter 35

Mel opened the hallway door and saw Noah step out of Rachel's apartment. She immediately retreated back into the stairwell with a racing heart. She knew what she should do. Turn around, take a lap, and return once he left. Noah hadn't been answering any of her texts. It would be...

by Mrjakobs

Chapter 38

Noah walked to Rachel’s front door as a series of slow knocks continued. He opened it slowly, jaw tightening when he saw Ethan on the other side. Fortunately, Ethan's timid candor made the greeting more palpable. "Hey," Noah said. "Yo," Ethan replied. Dull slaps mixed with Ra...

by Mrjakobs

Chapter 41

Mel sat at an outdoor table adjacent to the Commons patio area. The sun was bright and the morning air was cool. She wore a white skirt and a black top with gold chains around her neck. She’d come early to get some reading done and to prepare herself mentally for her conversation...