His Obsession

CHAPTER TEN LUCAS JAVIER

James approaches Lucas, his expression stern. "Lucas, what's going on? You've been acting weird all night, and that kiss with Jennifer... what was that about?"

Lucas sighs, rubbing his temples. "James, I don't know what came over me. I wasn't thinking, and I messed up. We just finalized our divorce, and I shouldn't have done that."

James eyes him skeptically. "Messed up? That's an understatement. You hurt Jennifer's feelings, and you're clearly struggling with something. What's going on, Lucas?"

Lucas hesitates, then reveals the truth about hearing the secrets of Jennifer about her being an assassin sent to him; she ended up falling in love with him and his own conflicted emotions. "I know we just got divorced, but being around her again... it brought up a lot of feelings I thought I had buried. And with everything going on with the whole organization and finding out she isn't who I thought that I married... I don't know what to do, James."

James listens intently, his expression softening with understanding. "I had no idea, Lucas. But you can't keep running from your feelings. You need to face them head-on, rather than hurting both of you. If you still love her, then you need to forget what happened and be with her if you can't help yourself.

Lucas nods, knowing James is right. He takes a deep breath and heads back to Jennifer, determined to make things right.

Meanwhile, Jennifer is still trying to process the events of the night. She's confused, hurt, and unsure of what to do next. When Lucas approaches her, she's guarded but willing to listen.

"Jennifer, I'm so sorry for what happened earlier. I was a mess, and I didn't mean to hurt you," Lucas says, his eyes sincere.

Jennifer looks at him warily. "What did you mean, then? Was it just a momentary thing, or is there something more going on?"

Lucas takes a deep breath. "There's something more going on, Jennifer. I've been struggling with my emotions, and I think I still have feelings for you. But I need time to figure things out, and I don't want to hurt you again."

Jennifer's expression softens, and she nods. "I understand, Lucas. We both need time to process everything. But let's try to communicate openly and honestly, okay?"

Lucas nods, understanding in his eyes. "I don't expect you to forgive me overnight. But I hope that someday we can find our way back to each other."

As they share a tentative smile, the tension between them is still palpable. Jennifer's eyes linger on Lucas's face, searching for any sign of insincerity or hidden motives. Lucas, sensing her gaze, looks away, his eyes dropping to the floor.

The silence between them is heavy, filled with unspoken words and unresolved emotions. They both know that this is just the beginning of a long and difficult journey, one that will require effort and commitment from both of them.

"I should go," Jennifer says finally, her voice barely above a whisper.

Lucas nods, his eyes still cast downward. "Yeah. I understand."

As Jennifer turns to leave, Lucas reaches out, his hand brushing against her arm. "Jennifer, wait."

She turns back to him, her expression guarded.

"I know I hurt you, and I'm sorry. But I want you to know that I'm willing to do whatever it takes to make it right. To make us right."

Jennifer's expression softens, and she nods. "I appreciate that, Lucas. But, like I said, we need time to process everything. And I need to figure out if I can earn your trust again."

The tension between them is still there, but it's no longer hostile. It's a tension born of uncertainty, of hope, and of the possibility of redemption.

As Jennifer leaves, Lucas can't help but feel a sense of hope. It's fragile, but it's there. He knows he's got a long way to go to regain her trust, but he's willing to do whatever it takes. But as he lies in bed, he can't shake off the feeling of betrayal that still lingers. She was sent to kill him, and that's a hard truth to forget.

Months go by, and Lucas and Jennifer barely see each other. But Lucas is patient, knowing that he's got to prove himself to her. He seeks therapy, works on his anger issues, and tries to become a better version of himself.

One day, Jennifer reaches out to him, asking to meet up. Lucas's heart races as he agrees, wondering what this could mean. As they sit down in a quiet café, Jennifer looks at him with a serious expression. "Lucas, I've been thinking a lot about us. And I want to give us another chance."

Lucas's heart soars, but he knows he can't get too excited. He's still hurt by her betrayal, and he needs to know she's committed to making it right.

"Jennifer, I want to believe you, but I need to know you're committed to this. You were sent to kill me, and that's not something I can just forget," he says, his voice firm but calm.

Jennifer nods, her eyes filled with tears. "I know, Lucas. And I'm so sorry for what I did. I was following orders, but that's no excuse. I should have found a way to stop it and protect you. And I promise, I will do everything in my power to regain your trust."

Lucas looks at her, searching for any sign of insincerity. But all he sees is genuine remorse and a desire to make things right.

"Okay, Jennifer. I'll give you another chance. But it's going to take time, and it's going to take effort from both of us. Can you do that?"

Jennifer nods, a small smile playing on her lips. "I can do that, Lucas. I promise. I love you."

The words slip out accidentally, but they hang in the air like a promise. Lucas's heart skips a beat as he looks at her, seeing the sincerity in her eyes.

"I love you too, Jennifer," he says, his voice barely above a whisper.

As they embrace, the tension between them dissipates, replaced by a sense of hope and redemption. They know it won't be easy, but they're willing to fight for their love and their relationship.