When Bad Boys Fall

Hundred and Three

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Jackie's POV

I think it was time I met a therapist because all these twists and turns were taking a toll on my mental health.

"What is it?" Lucas asked, breaking me out of my trance.

I raised my phone to his face, which was on a video call with Clark. At the sight of Clark, anger masked Lucas' face. I knew he would have a problem with Clark since he was the other person in the photoshopped picture.

"You," Lucas hissed out. "What do you want?"

"Look, man. I don't have the time to argue with you over shit. I have something important to tell you and I've not been able to say this for a reason. The last time I wanted to let Jackie know about this, I was threatened not to speak. Lucas, I already told Jackie the truth. I apologize for also creating problems between you two," Clark said while I gripped the phone tightly.

My thoughts were filled with what he had said to me. It was unbelievable and funny at the same time. Someone was joking with us.

"What did you tell her?" Lucas asked.

"Before I broke up with Maddy, I had several fights with her because of my lifestyle. I cheated on her a few times and it caused a rift between us. I liked Jackie because she was someone attractive and hardworking, someone different from Maddy. She found out about my attraction toward Jackie and started having problems with me," Clark said and I forced the phone into Lucas' hand.

I couldn't bear to listen to everything he was saying because I was beginning to get hurt all over again.

"Before we broke up, I came home drunk one evening and kissed Jackie. It was revealed to me after, that my housemate who has also fucked Maddy while we were in a relationship took a picture of the scene and sent it to her. She confronted me about it and revealed something shocking. She called Jackie names, all manner of names related to a prostitute. She didn't say much and left. When she found out I was still talking to Jackie, she threatened to hurt someone I care about. I kept quiet but I can't anymore. I'll send CCTV footage of the day she insulted Jackie in a minute."

I heard the sound of the video call ending and wrapped my arms around my body. My heart was hammering so fast that I felt like I was out of breath.

"There has to be a misunderstanding somewhere. Nothing makes sense to me. Maddy would never hurt me or do such to any of us. She's my best friend, I love her and she loves me. There has to be someone trying to frame every single one of us. First, Axel, me, you, and Maddy. This enemy is trying to pin us against each other with vulnerable points that seem logical," I rambled on as my emotions stirred within me at a full current.

Lucas stood in front of me and cupped my cheek. He came closer and caressed my cheek with the pad of his thumb.

"You need to calm down. You don't need to stress yourself. I'm also confused. So many things are happening at the same time but I need you to be strong for me, for our baby. You're even looking pale," he said and pulled me closer to his body.

I wrapped my arms around his waist and rested my head on his chest. He hugged me back and rocked us side to side. I wanted to cry but I couldn't cry. I believed Maddy was innocent and would never do such to me.