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The journey to Jadon's villa passed in a blur of scenic landscapes and whispered conversations. Jobe sat in the backseat, his gaze fixed on the passing scenery, but his mind elsewhere, tangled in a web of unspoken feelings.
As they finally arrived at the villa, excitement mingled with apprehension. Jobe and Trent climbed out of the car, their movements mechanical as they retrieved their belongings from the trunk. But as Jobe glanced towards the other car, his heart clenched in agony.
Imani and Gio stood together, their bodies drawn close in a tender embrace. Jobe's breath caught in his throat as he watched Imani's lips meet Gio's in a bittersweet kiss. Pain tore through him like a jagged wound, tearing at the fragile remnants of his shattered heart.
Forcing himself to look away, Jobe swallowed the lump in his throat, blinking back the tears threatening to spill. He couldn't bear to witness their intimate moment any longer.
Together, he and Trent made their way into the villa, their footsteps heavy with the weight of unspoken emotions. As they ascended the stairs to their rooms, Trent turned to Jobe, concern etched in his features.
"Hey, man, you seem really out of it. Are you okay?" Trent asked, his voice laced with worry.
Jobe forced a weak smile, masking the turmoil raging within him. "Yeah, I'm fine. Just tired from the journey, I guess."
Trent's brow furrowed with concern, but before he could press further, a voice interrupted from down the hall.
"Hey, Trent, can I talk to you for a minute?"
With a nod to Jobe, Trent followed Saka into his room, leaving Jobe alone with his thoughts.
Alone in the silence of his room, Jobe collapsed onto the bed, his heart heavy with the weight of his unrequited love. Tears pricked at the corners of his eyes, threatening to spill over as he battled to contain the pain threatening to consume him.
But just as he thought he couldn't bear it any longer, there was a soft knock on the door. Jobe's heart skipped a beat as he glanced towards the entrance, his breath catching in his throat.
"Come in," he called, his voice barely above a whisper.
As the door creaked open, Jobe's heart skipped a beat, expecting Imani, but to his surprise, it was Trent who stood there, his eyes filled with genuine concern. Without hesitation, Trent stepped into the room and sat beside Jobe, his presence a reassuring presence.
With a comforting hand on Jobe's shoulder, Trent spoke softly, expressing his worry for his friend's well-being. Due to Jude's frequent unavailability, Trent took it upon himself to check on Jobe daily and assured Jobe that he was there for him, ready to listen and support him through whatever struggles he faced.
As Trent gently wiped away Jobe's tears, Jobe felt a surge of gratitude for his friend's unwavering support. In that moment, he realized how much Trent truly cared for him, like a brother who would always be there, no matter what.
A/N:
published two chapters as a sorry. Don't be ghost readers lmk what you think
