Eternal Love

Chapter 10

                  Unexpected Turns

The morning sun crept through the bedroom window, casting a golden hue over Jeff and Bible's peaceful slumber. The tranquility of their shared bed was a stark contrast to the turmoil that brewed outside their haven.

Jeff stirred first, his eyes fluttering open as the warmth of the sunlight kissed his skin. He turned to see Bible still asleep, his features softened in repose. A smile tugged at Jeff's lips, and he leaned in to place a gentle kiss on Bible's forehead. He slipped out of bed, careful not to wake him, and padded quietly to the kitchen to start their day.

As he brewed coffee, the events of the previous night played on repeat in his mind. The intensity of their passion, the unspoken words conveyed through touch and kiss, had left him both satiated and longing for more. Yet, amidst the joy, a niggling thought gnawed at the back of his mind—Jane. He wondered if Bible had heard from her again. He shook off the thought, determined not to let it mar their morning.

Bible awoke to the smell of coffee and the sound of Jeff humming softly to himself. He stretched, feeling the pleasant soreness from their night of love-making. His eyes landed on Jeff, who was bustling about in the kitchen, and his heart swelled with love and contentment.

"Morning, beautiful," Bible called out, his voice still thick with sleep.

Jeff turned, his face lighting up at the sight of Bible. "Morning, sleepyhead. I made your favorite—French press coffee."

Bible sat up, rubbing the sleep from his eyes. "You're too good to me," he said with a smile.

As they settled down to breakfast, a comfortable silence enveloped them, punctuated only by the clinking of cutlery and the occasional murmur of appreciation for the food. It was moments like these that Jeff cherished the most—the simplicity of their everyday life, the ease of their companionship.

However, the peace was short-lived. Just as they were finishing their meal, Bible's phone buzzed insistently on the table. He glanced at it, his expression immediately tensing.

"It's Jane," he said, his voice clipped.

Jeff's heart sank, but he kept his expression neutral. "What does she want now?"

Bible hesitated, then picked up the call. "Hello, Jane," he said, his tone guarded.

Jeff watched as Bible's expression shifted from annoyance to concern. He could hear Jane's frantic voice on the other end, though the words were indistinct. Bible's brows knitted together as he listened, his jaw clenching.

"I understand, Jane. I'll be there as soon as I can," Bible said, ending the call and setting the phone down with a sigh.

"What happened?" Jeff asked, trying to keep the edge out of his voice.

"She says she needs to talk to me in person. She sounded really upset," Bible explained, rubbing the back of his neck.

Jeff nodded, forcing a smile. "Go. I'll be here when you get back."

Bible leaned across the table, capturing Jeff's hand in his. "I love you, Jeff. This won't take long, I promise."

Jeff squeezed Bible's hand, drawing strength from his touch. "I love you too. Just... be careful."

As Bible left, Jeff busied himself with cleaning up, but his mind was a whirl of anxiety. What could Jane possibly want now? He hoped it was just another of her ploys for attention, but a small part of him feared it was something more serious.

Bible arrived at Jane's house to find her pacing the living room, her eyes red from crying. She was dressed in a sleek black dress, clearly meant to entice, but Bible felt only a pang of annoyance.

"Jane, what's going on?" he asked, keeping his distance.

Jane rushed to him, tears streaming down her face. "Oh, Bible, I didn't know who else to call. I miss you so much," she sobbed, reaching for him.

Bible gently pushed her away. "Jane, we talked about this. We're over. You need to move on."

Jane's expression shifted from sorrow to anger. "Move on? How can I move on when you keep coming back every time I call? You clearly still care about me, otherwise you wouldn't be here."

Bible sighed, pinching the bridge of his nose. "Jane, I care about you as a friend. But I'm with Jeff now, and I love him. This needs to stop."

Jane's eyes blazed with fury. "You love him? How can you love him? He's not right for you, Bible. I am!"

"Jane, enough!" Bible's voice was firm, leaving no room for argument. "This is unhealthy. You need to let go."

Jane's face crumpled, and she sank to the floor, sobbing. Bible felt a pang of pity but remained resolute. "I'll call someone to come stay with you. But this is the last time I can come running when you call."

Without another word, Bible turned and left, ignoring Jane's cries for him to come back. As he drove home, his mind was filled with thoughts of Jeff. He needed to make things right, to reassure Jeff that his commitment was unwavering.

Back at the apartment, Jeff was curled up on the couch, trying to distract himself with a book. He looked up as Bible walked in, his expression a mixture of relief and apprehension.

"How did it go?" Jeff asked cautiously.

"She's... struggling," Bible admitted, sitting down beside Jeff. "But I told her this was the last time. I won't let her come between us."

Jeff's tension melted away at Bible's words. He leaned into Bible, wrapping his arms around him. "Thank you," he whispered.

Bible held Jeff close, pressing a kiss to his temple. "No more interruptions. It's just you and me now."

As the evening wore on, they found comfort in each other's arms, their bond strengthened by the challenges they had faced. They knew there would be more obstacles ahead, but as long as they faced them together, they could overcome anything.