Love in Politics ( PoohPavel)

30

It was Jacqueline's night duty day, and she was yawning as she walked away from the hospital. Working as a nurse wasn't easy at all.

 As she approached the bus stop, she noticed a pregnant woman sleeping there. Quietly, she went and sat beside her. The woman, sensing someone's presence, quickly opened her eyes.

"Oh my God, Jacqueline?" the lady asked with tears in her eyes.

"No way! Eve? Hi... Oh my God, it's been so long, right?" Jacqueline exclaimed, hugging Eve.

"Are you hungry?" Jacqueline asked, noticing the weariness on Eve's face.

"Not much," Eve said, but her tummy growled, betraying her words.

Jacqueline laughed at Eve.

" you haven't changed at all Evelyn"

" you too Jacqueline..."

Jacqueline sent a quick text to Pavel that she wouldn't be coming home tonight and then turned off her phone. She took Eve's hands and walked to the nearest restaurant.

"What would you like, ma'am?" the waiter asked.

"Fried chicken and fries," Jacqueline replied, remembering that it was Eve's favorite food back when they were secretly dating in high school.

They sat down at a cozy corner table, and Jacqueline couldn't help but smile at the memories flooding back. "It's been ages, Eve. How have you been? What happened?"

Eve sighed, looking down at her hands. "It's a long story, Jacqueline. After high school, everything just... changed. I got married, but things didn't turn out as I hoped. Now, here I am, pregnant and alone."

Jacqueline reached out, squeezing Eve's hand reassuringly. " Girl me too .. i was hooking up with another male nurse and i was almost pregnant with his child.. then my dad caught  us  and i was forced to get married. Luckily the man i got married is so kind and helpful he's been so nice to the daughter which he had never seen... but honestly i'm not happy with him .. i mean i feel like he's been cheating on me , but i don't have a right to stop him because he was also forced to get married to me".

Hold on.. " is that Pavel?" Eve asked squinting her eyes.

" yes omg... you remembered right ? wait let me show you my daughter".. Jacquleine said taking her phone but it was out of battery at the moment. She sighed saying she would show the pics later .

" well i can't remember his face as i didn't come to your wedding"

Jacqueline took Eve's hand and slowly massged it , staring at her eyes.

The waiter brought their food, and the aroma of fried chicken and fries filled the air. Eve's eyes lit up, and she took a bite, savoring the taste.

"Thank you, Jacqueline. This means a lot," Eve said, her voice soft and full of gratitude.

Jacqueline smiled. "Anytime, Eve. I'm glad that i met you"

They spent the next few hours catching up, sharing stories and memories from their high school days. It felt comforting to both of them, a reminder of simpler times and the strength of their bond.

" Eve , can i ask something from you?"

"hmm?"

" do you.. um do you still hate me?"

" no.. it's true that i was heartbroken when u left the school and there was a period of time i hated you to death but i was looking your warmth in my husband but he's just a piece of t-

Jacqueline put her hand on Eve's mouth and said .. " stop cursing.. it's not good for the baby"

Eve nodded her head with a fond smile on her face.

As the night grew late, Jacqueline realized they needed to find a more permanent solution for Eve. "Listen, Eve, I have an idea. Why don't you stay with me for a while? It might be a bit cramped, but it's better than sleeping at the bus stop."

Eve hesitated for a moment but then nodded, tears of relief in her eyes. "Thank you, Jacqueline. I don't know what I would have done without you."

"Don't mention it," Jacqueline said, smiling warmly. "Let's get you home."

They left the restaurant, and Jacqueline led Eve to her own apartment which she barely visited after getting married to Pavel .  But thankfully the apartment was clean.

" you live here alone ?" Eve asked

" No .. barely i visit this but i mostly live here alone "

" wanna have a bath Eve?"

" but i don't have any clothes na"

" wait a second" said Jacqueline moving to a small room and taking a white night gown. The embroided letters E.J. remincised their past.

" omg.. you still have it ?" Eve asked wiping her tears.

" Of course .. It's not a wonder that u can't remember this place but this is the place where we had our first ever sleepover"

" Omg yesss.. i remember ... haha" Evelyn said looking around the apartment.

" okay then u stay here .. i will go and prepare your bath "

Evelyn felt so warm because Jacqueline was treating her better than Pooh.

Once inside, Jacqueline made sure Eve was comfortable and tucked her into bed.

After the bath when both of them Jacqueline took Eve's feet.

" Jacq.. what are you doing?"

" isn't it too heavy to carry the baby huh ? let me just massage your feet"

" n- no ne-"

Evelyn's words were cut by Jacqueline's words and she watched how jacqueline was taking care of her as she used to back in high school. Tears were falling from Eve's eyes as she remembered the past.

Jacqueline wiped Evelyn's tears as she continued to massage her ex- girlfriends' feet.