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broken me. Don’t treat me like some fragile little teddy bear. Just say it, SAY IT!”
    I am screaming at him, my voice trembling. He grasps my shoulders, shaking me slightly.
    “You are too good for me Jade. Always have been, always will be. I know your tough; I know I broke your heart and that’s EXACTLY why I will not go there again.”
    “I h-h-hate you.”
    “No, you don’t.”
    I snatch myself from his grips and turn, running hard back towards the house. He doesn’t follow me; I arrive a good half an hour before him. When I walk in, Jack, my dad and Sam are sitting at the breakfast table. Noticing my red, puffy eyes they all stop talking.
    “I’m fine.” I whisper.
    “Aw, baby girl. What happened?” My dad says, and it is then I see he has his hand on Sam’s leg. WHAT?
    “Daddy…what are you doing?”
    He looks at Sam, then back to me. “ Err , enjoying Sam.”
    Jealousy rips through me, hard and fast. I know it should not matter, but I hardly get any time with my father, ever. And now…I have to share? I don’t want to share; I just don’t want to. Tears well again.
    “Aw baby…”
    “Leave me alone!” I hiss, storming up the stairs. Screw them all.
    I am mid way through packing my bags, when I hear a voice singing loudly from the street. I hear Layla’s giggle below. What the heck? I walk down the stairs, and everybody is standing outside. Jax is back and is staring at the man on his knees in the front yard, with disgust. It is Matty, one of the men who has been chasing me. Layla is standing beside him laughing.
    “Layla…” I hiss.
    “Oh Jade, he had this planned, I had to bring him to you.”
    Matty is singing some romantic love song, playing his guitar. I blush. All eyes turn to me. I walk over slowly.
    “Matty, get off your knees.”
    “Jade, please date me. I am begging you.”
    I blush again, peering back at the onlookers. Jax’s eyes are blazing; he is jealous. Really? Hmm. I look down at Matty.
    “Fine, one date Matty. I can’t turn down a man wanting me so badly.”
    He leaps to his feet, and I laugh as he hugs me. “You are so beautiful.”
    “Ok, enough of that.”
    “When can I take you out, beautiful lady?”
    “Saturday?”
    “I will be around at lunch time.”
    He puts his hands together as though he is praying. Matty is a gorgeous man, no doubt. Black hair, pale blue eyes, olive skin. He is very handsome.
    “Thank you Jade.”
    I hug him. “God Matty, you could have just asked.”
    He flushes. “Well, I just did.”
    “So you did, I will call ok?”
    “Thank you.” He grins again before turning and walking off.
    Layla grips my arm.  “Oh my god how romantic was that?”
    I laugh. “It was kind of sweet.”
    “What a poof.”
    I turn and glare at Jax; he is so jealous.
    “It ’ s more than you have ever done.”
    He blinks in horror. “Whatever. Go fuck him. Do you good.”
    I shake my head and storm back inside. I get my things and storm out to the car. Jax stands at the door, blocking my way.
    “Get outta my way.”
    “I am coming over later to see Lilly.”
    “I am busy.”
    “Jade!” He warns.
    “Get outta my way, fool.”
    He moves, and I slide into the car, throw it into gear and speed off. The house is quiet when I get home; Melody would have taken Lilly to school already. I turn all the lights on and make myself something to eat. Sitting on the couch, sulking, I check my phone. A text message from Jax. How did he get my number?
    When can I see Lilly?
    When I am ready.
    Don’t dictate to me Jade, I want to see her this afternoon.
    Anything else?
    Stop being sarcastic. Just because your in a foul mood, doesn’t mean you need to take it out on me. Get over it.
    I am over it Jax, FAR OVER IT.
    Then why so snappy? I said I wouldn’t be with you again, I am sorry if you can’t move on.
    I am angry now.
    I am moving on, what do you think Matty is.
    When can I see Lilly, quit your games?
    After school, I have to work tonight, so Layla will