Every man craved success.
ALL Axell had to do was nod, agree to marry Debra-who was gorgeous and utterly smitten with him.
It wasnt coercion; it was an opportunity.
Yet Axells heart still leaned towards Jessie.
Axell remained silent, though Albert sensed his decision. Albert gave his shoulder a gentle pat and grinned. Give me a buzz when youve made your call.
With that, Albert took off.
By the window, Axell burned through another half pack of smokes.
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At ten that night, Axell dialed Jessies number. Before she could speak, he murmured softly, Were done.
Jessie had just gotten home and freshened up.
She listened quietly before responding, Alright.
She didnt protest and Axell wasnt satisfied with that. He couldnt help but ask, Are you going back to Albert?
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Jessie stayed composed. Thats none of your business.
Then she hung up.
Meanwhile, Axell stood in his living room, cigarette dangling between his fingers. As a doc, he rarely smoked, but today hed burned through more than half a pack. He felt troubled. Logically, he knew hed made the right call-pursuing a future and a career.
But deep down, he felt hed made the wrong choice.
He cared for Jessie.
In their brief time together, something akin to love had blossomed.
He knew he felt happy and wanted her by his side.
Debra was just a stepping stone.
Axells throat tightened as he clutched the phone, its heat seeping into his palm.
Monica arrived with a midnight snack, gabbing away, Your girls being unreasonable. She pops in once and vanishes. Whats wrong with her?
Axells chest clenched.
He accepted the snack, but his moms words soured its taste.
He should have told her about the breakup, but he couldnt bring himself to do it.