70 Set Him Free (1/2)

When Jim went home that night, he decided to tell everything to Jia. The truth may be too much for her to handlebut it would set him free. He knew that she would understand the great troubles along the way.

”I am right from the beginning. I could tell those sharp glints in her eyes.” Jia sadly said. She felt a sense of pain stucking on her throat but she held it back.

”She had many tricks back then in our IM training but I ignored her. Why can't she give up and look for someone else? ” Jim said in a frustrating tone.

”Isn't she beautiful?Isn't she good enough? ”Jia asked,masking her pain inside.

”I would be lying if I say she's not. But it's difficult to teach a heart.” He shrugged and then he looked into her eyes.

”It's just you,Jia. Always remember that.”

The tears she was holding back were now falling fast. She brushed it away and smiled.

”Likewise, Jim.” She reached out to hug him and her eyes fell into the two plane tickets he placed over the center table.

Jim caught her eyes and said, ”I'm sorry,sweetheart. But you have to go.”

She managed a smile. How could she be angry with this man in his shortcomings? This man who did so much for her.

”I'll go and pack now. I'll ask Auntie Elsa to cook for you.”

”Don't bother her anymore. I'll learn to do it by myself. I have also called up Ate Nita and informed her of your arrival.”

Jia nodded but she had something else in her mind. Damn that research thing! It would no longer give her peace of mind. Why are those who are already wealthy were the ones who were hungrier for more wealth than anyone else? Why would they need to break someone else' dream in order for them to build theirs?

Later into the night,when everything they need was ready,Jim asked to sleep with her. After tonight,she would be sleeping alone and probably,he would be sleeping with her.Anger would always well up inside her everytime the image of his dad would flash in her mind. ”You can never bring that Hailey's Pen down to the grave with you! ”

After some moments of their intimacies that were slowly deepening each time,they both slept well in each other's embrace.

When Jim woke up in the morning,she was already prepared. All luggages were placed by the door. They would be leaving after she would drop Jim to the hospital.

Jim silently ate his breakfast.He remembered the loneliness he felt when Jia left few months ago to see Anthon. Dr. Grace had everything a man could ever wish,but surely not him. It would always be Jia.Perhaps,love can be learned. Just as how Jia did with him. Just as how she claimed about forgetting Anthon.

Mr. Phyllis Wayne watched Jim as he passionately kissed Jia before he alighted from the car. He was standing in a hidden corner as he waited for Jim to arrive. He was,somehow, moved. He could see how he, indeed,love her in the way he looked at her. In the way he held her.

But Jim had to forget!He must forget for someone better. He must forget for a brighter future. He must forget for a greater fame.

Back at home,as Jia went inside the house,he heard a sound of a car pulling in front of the house. She ignored it and went directly inside the room to prepare Jian. But soon,her doorbell buzzed.

With Jian still sleeping in her arm,she opened the door. And right in front of her,was Mr. Phyllis Wayne.

She, suddenly, became confused on what to say and how would she address him.

”Please,come in. ” She managed a thin smile.