𝑃𝑎𝑝𝑒𝑟 𝑅𝑖𝑛𝑔𝑠

Chapter Thirty Five

JJ tried to search for Ruby but John B stopped him, assuring him that she was fine and just needed a moment to herself.

Pope and Cleo sat on the boat with them while Sage continued to talk to Sarah, both of them trying to figure out a way of transportation to South America.

Ruby sat at the table, occasionally wiping away tears as she eyed Kiara- she knew something had been off ever since she went missing with John B.

Was there more to it? Had JJ played into her feelings at one time? Ruby didn't know what think, all she knew was her heart hurt.

She stood up, she would have time to wallow in self pity later, all she knew was she had to get her ass out of here otherwise she'd be sent away.

Ruby looked down at her engagement ring, running her thumb over the small diamond- had he just proposed to her out of guilt? Did he even really love her?

Rafe looked over smirked, letting out a high pitched whistle, "Routledge!" He called out and she turned.

"Rafe not now please.." Ruby said quietly, not noticing JJ making his way over, "you owe me. You stole my boat" Rafe growled.

She yelped as he grabbed her by the arms, squirming in his grasp as anxiety kicked in full swing.

Ruby looked up as JJ pushed Rafe back, pushing her behind him.

"JJ don't.." Ruby said, gripping his arm, but he didn't listen, hauling back and punching Rafe hardest he ever has.

"JJ!" Ruby yelled, spinning him around to face her, "just walk away.. please.." She begged, her voice cracking as tears streamed down her face.

"Damn Maybank. You just get more like your old man every day huh? Guess that's why she came back for Cameron dick" Rafe sneered.

"That's not- JJ that's not true I swear I didn't do anything with him" Ruby rushed out but JJ pulled away from her, once again punching Rafe and knocking him to the ground.

Only he didn't stop, Rafe's face becoming a pool of blood until Mike pulled JJ off.

Ruby stood there for a moment, processing everything as Kiara came over, her hand resting on JJ's bicep as they talked in hush whispers.

"Y'know what Kie? If you want him then have him. I'm done." Ruby snapped, "Ruby seriously? She was just-" JJ started.

"She was just what JJ? Flirting? Confessing her undying love for you?" Ruby fired back, "I already told her no.." JJ said quietly.

"Well clearly that doesn't mean a godamn thing." Ruby hissed and walked off.

"Way to go Kie.." JJ murmured as they all got on the boat.

He had to fix this.