-Jade- Posted October 29, 2006 Report Share Posted October 29, 2006 Next chapter! Hope you all enjoy it. Please review I love reading your comments! Chapter 23 Jack handed Martha the cup of coffee in his hands, and she took it gratefully from her place on the couch. He then sat next to her, passing her a blanket, glad to see her tears subsiding. They sat in silence for a while, Jack thinking it was better to let her speak on her own and not push her. As Martha looked around, she noticed the place had changed a bit, there were more feminine touches – cushions, flowers, hell even the mugs were new; so unlike the old chipped ones Jack had previously kept. And it was then that it occurred to her. “Where’s Alex?” she said quietly. Jack’s gaze snapped to her and his face displayed an expression that seemed to Martha like guilt. He looked down. “Erm, she’s in the city with her friends shopping.” He mumbled quickly. “Oh, that’s nice.” said Martha “What is she buying then? It must be important if she’s doing it in the city.” Jack didn’t answer for a while, trying to think of what to say, trying to avoid Martha’s eyes, trying to avoid the conversation that was going to have to come at some time. “She’s looking for wedding dresses.” Jack said quickly, as he looked at the floor like it was the most interesting thing in the room. Martha sat there in shock. “Oh, right.” Was all she could say as she looked at him, trying to ignore the things she was feeling. Composing herself, she smiled. “Well she’s one lucky girl, I believe congratulations are in order.” she opened her arms and hugged Jack, trying to ignore the butterflies in her tummy, trying to ignore the electricity that passed between them. In her head she just kept telling herself that Jack deserved happiness, that she should be happy for him. Angrily her heart and her mind battled, as she tried desperately to stop being so selfish. “That’s really great Jack.” She beamed, and Jack smiled that half crooked smile back, making her knees go weak. ****************** “Do you want my bedroom?” Jack asked her gently, but Martha shook her head vigorously. “No way, I’m not going to disturb your sleep anymore, I’ll take the couch.” She said firmly. “But Martha… you’re pregnant” Jack protested, knowing it wouldn’t do any good. “Jack will you please get me a duvet and stop arguing with me.” She replied. Jack rolled his eyes in response and Martha laughed. “Ok, well don’t complain when you get all moody tomorrow because of lack of sleep.” Jack stuck out his tongue childishly. Martha grabbed the pillow in her hands. “Jack I may be pregnant but I still have my two fists….and a pillow. So I’d shut up now if I were you.” She said menacingly. Jack looked at her in amusement, as she stood in one of his shirts, the pillow poised above her head. “Ok, ok I’m going.” He laughed, walking towards the bedroom. “Good.” Said Martha triumphantly before landing gently among the cushions on the couch. ************** For that night, Martha knew she could relax – Chris wouldn’t do anything yet, she knew how he worked. But in the morning, everything would be different. In the morning things would become dangerous, because no matter how hard she tried to ignore it, she owed Chris a lot. Hundreds. Thousands in fact. And he wasn’t going to forget about it anytime soon. If she didn’t pay, then her family and friends would. So as her head hit the pillow on Jack’s couch she knew that she would have to leave tomorrow, leave her friends, her family, leave Jack. To stop them from getting hurt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tasha Posted October 29, 2006 Report Share Posted October 29, 2006 OMG JACK AND ALEX ARE GETTING MARRIED!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?! Thats horrible. Poor Martha. And now shes leaving This fic is making me sad :'( Great chapter though Please update sooN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksthehottest Posted October 29, 2006 Report Share Posted October 29, 2006 OMG OMG fantastic chapter, that was excellent writing, i love this fic Jack and Alex are getting married, wow didn't see that one coming. Martha needs to pay or her friends pay . So much just happened. Hope you keep these qucik updates up, can't wait to read more, please update soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Amy~ Posted October 29, 2006 Report Share Posted October 29, 2006 Yay updates. I can't believe that there getting married . At least we know what Chris has over martha - money. But Martha's leaving thats not good . how many more chapters are there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Jade- Posted October 29, 2006 Report Share Posted October 29, 2006 how many more chapters are there? Hmm not sure, but I think there's about a third of the story left - I've got other things planned.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamey-Maria Posted October 29, 2006 Report Share Posted October 29, 2006 :( I don't like you (not only because you're not on msn ) but because I so felt my heart break that teency bit when Martha found out why Alex wasn't there. I know you want it to be different, I really do and I know that this has a very big chance of not being a happy ending. BUT the way you're writing it, there's obviously something there between them, I mean he felt embarrased about it, and she feels weird. Please. Please do the right thing by your loyal fans That was awesome though. Excellent update. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
>>Emma<< Posted October 29, 2006 Report Share Posted October 29, 2006 Jack and Alex getting married. Nooooooooo this just can't be happening, but maybe Martha will leave and then Jack realises how much he loves her and then he will phone her up and tell her and then they get together and have a baby and live happily ever after Poor Martha, she can't leave everything behind, she can't. Jack loves her, nooooooooooooooo. Wow, I had alot to write about that, great chapter, but I can't believe you're doing this to them Please update soon, I'm looking forward to seeing them back together Update soon, great writing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xsianx Posted October 29, 2006 Report Share Posted October 29, 2006 another update! lol your on a roll here Noo! Jack, were you drunk when you asked her to marry you? or did she persuade to ask her? she better not be pregnant! (lol that is not a question, that is a request) Martha please don't leave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Jade- Posted October 29, 2006 Report Share Posted October 29, 2006 another update! lol your on a roll here Lol I know. Next update tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loobieloo Posted October 29, 2006 Report Share Posted October 29, 2006 Great chapters, I've missed this fic so much, cant wait for the next chapter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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