My Addiction

Chapter 16: Boomerang

                                                                                      Narration

Let me give you guys a little advice for your lives. Be careful about what you've done in your past because it might come right back to hit you like a boomerang. You'll know what I'm talking about soon enough. Now that I have saved your lives, let's move on to the story. After deciding to stick with Jasmine no matter what, Max broke the news to his co-workers, which was followed by another celebration for him. Now we all know how quick news spreads. Within no time, everyone knows. And I mean everybody.

                                                                                        Jasmine

"Hey baby. I'll be home late today. Some of my co-workers are gonna take me out to celebrate.", Max said on the phone to me. "Ok sweetie. Bring me something back.", I told him. "Ok. Iove you.", he told me. "Love you too.", I responded before hanging up. I guess I'll take this time to relax some more since I'm not working till next week. As I walked into the kitchen to get a snack, the doorbell began to ring through the house continuously. I ran to the door and was completely shocked once I opened. It was Ross. Standing there in front of me with a bouquet of roses. "Hello Jasmine.", he said to me, handing me the roses. "R-Ross?? What the hell are you doing here??", I asked him. I still couldn't believe what I was seeing. "Jasmine. I'm not going to lie. I heard from somebody that you're pregnant. Is that true?", he asked me. "Yes.", I answered. "Well I want to take care of my child. Jasmine I'm sorry for everything. I know what I did was unforgettable, but can you please look into your heart to forgive me?", he pleaded while on one knee. "Sorry Ross, but my was left on the floor at your house along with some of my blood you kicked out.", I told him. "Jasmine I know what I did, but I am sorry for that. Don't think what I did. Think about our child. I just want you back Jasmine. Think about the good times we had.", he pleaded. "Ross. You know I'm not going to forgive you. I thought you were the sweetest guy, but I guess that was bullshit huh?", I asked him. "Jasmine I just got stupid for a minute there ok?", he said. "And the interesting point is that you turned into that after we stopped having sex.", I stated. "Jasmine you know I love you and only you.", he said. "I know. I loved you too.", I responded. "Besides. It might not be yours anyway.", I muttered. "Wait. What did you say?", he asked sternly. Shit I slipped up. Well might as well. "I said it might not be yours.", I answered. "Jasmine please. I just want to be there.", he headed yet again. "Goodbye Ross.", I said as I shut the door in his face. I'm still trying to wrap my head around what the hell just happened. Was he serious? Why the hell should I even take him back? I'm just gonna wait for Max to get here. I can't shake this now. Dammit.

                         Max
"Hey let's take this party somewhere else.", one of my co-workers said. Much to everyone else's agreement. We all got up and left the bar. These guys took me to a new spot that just opened up. Before I walked in, I was confronted by the one person that should've avoided me. Ross. "Maxwell.", he said. "Ross.", I responded. "You know the child might not be yours right?", he asked me. "Yes, but I don't care. I plan on raising it regardless.", I explained. "But what if it is mine?", He asked also. "I guess we'll never know.", I responded. He then shoved me hard and I stumbled back. "You better what your words!", he shouted. I grabbed him and we ended having a small scuffle in front of the restaurant. After a few punches thrown, my co-workers saw and split us up. "You better watch your back Max. I love Jasmine and I'm going to get her back!", He yelled. "Well you have to get through me first!", I challenged. I wasn't even hungry anymore so I decided to just go home.
                     
                         Jasmine
As I was watching tv in bed, I heard the front door open and I knew It was Max. "Hey babe.", I said as he walked into the room. I looked at him and I noticed his lip was bleeding and his suit was messed up. "Omg what happened?", I asked as I got up to touch his forehead. "You wouldn't believe who I ran into today.", he said as he was taking off his suit. "Who?", I asked. "Ross. He came trying to talk about the baby and We got into a little fight.", he answered. I was nervous at that moment to tell him that Ross stopped by earlier. "Well it's ok baby. Don't worry about him.", I said comfortly as I kissed his cheek. "Ok then baby. So what have you been doing today?", he asked. "Well just this.", I said. "Sounds like a relaxing day.", he jokingly said. "Yes it was, but I was thinking about having my baby shower a little earlier since I'm already showimg.", I told him. "Uh sure Jazzy. When exactly?", Max asked me. "How about week after next?", I proposed. "Then it's settled. How about that Friday? I'll take off that day.", He asked. "Then it's settled. I'll let my friends know and you let yours ok?, I asked. "Gotcha.", he agreed. we shared a kiss and cuddled up for the rest of the day.
  
                 Week After Next
  
                     Jasmine
I'm excited for my baby shower tomorrow. It's going to be fun. I was enjoying some well deserved rest until it was interrupted by the phone. I looked at the clock and began wondering who would be calling at 4 in the morning. "Hello?", I answered drowsily. "Jasmine. Are you enjoying your sleep?", The voice asked. "Wait..Ross?", I said."So you weren't going to invite me to the party?", he asked. "Ross you're drunk. Don't ever call back again cause I don't want Max to hurt you even though you would deserve it.", I told him. "So you want Maxwell over me?", he asked concernedly. "Of course Ross. Bye.", I said. "Jasmine don't hang up on me.", He demanded. "Watch me.", I told him as I hung up the phone and crawled back into bed. That morning I leaned over to see Max, but he wasn't there. I went into the kitchen and saw he made me breakfast with a little note. It read I made you your favorite breakfast meal for another special day. I love you. XOXO Maxwell ;)". the fact that he drew the wink emoji made it even sweeter. As I was enjoying my breakfast l, Max came in the door with bags of different stuff. "What's that for babe?", I asked him. "For the shower.", he answered. "Well we have 2 hours so I guess I should get dressed huh?", I asked. "Yeah that would be best. Oh yeah I went and bought you a new outfit since you're fat now. It's in the bathroom.", He said laughing. "I'm not fat you jackass.", I said laughing after giving him a punch in the arm. "Just jokes just jokes, but go get ready.,They'll be here any minute.", He said to me. Kissing my lips. "Fine, but first.", I said as I gave him a passionate kiss. I got into the bathroom and was stunned by the dress he bought me. It was beautiful. I know I'm not much of a dress person, but damn it was cute. After my shower, I threw the dress on and opened the door see Max standing at the door very well dressed himself. "This way Sweetheart.", he said as he took my hand and guided me outside. Everyone stared smiling as we walked out. It was like I was a princess. And I'm very grateful for my prince. The shower was very successful. Nothing but love and laughs throughout, as it was coming to an end, I noticed Ross stumbling down the street. I knew a disaster was going to happen. "Jasmine. Why wasn't I invited??", Ross slurred out at me. Before I said anything,,Max got out of his chair and stood in front of me. "I think it's time for you to go.", Max told him. "So Max is the reason we aren't together right?", he asked. "Ross leave please.", I asked him. "Hell no. If I can't have you then this punk right here can't either.", He said to us. " Look Ross. Either leave or we will have to escort you.", Max threatened. He walked closer with his brother beside him, who happened to be a cop. " Jasmine. I love you and I want you and NOBODY is going to stop me from being with you.", he slowly uttered out to me as he walked closer to Max. "Sir leave the premises.", Max's brother said to Ross. "It's ok Nathan.", he said as he scooted him back. "Ross. You messes up big time with her and she is finally happy so get over it. Plus, I wouldn't dare let her into the hands of an abuser.", He explained to Ross. "Shut up!", Ross shouted as he shoved Max back. Before Max could retaliate, Ross pulled out a gun. and shot him. Nathan grabbed Ross and took the gun away from him before wrestling him to the ground. "Max!!! Max!!!", I shouted as I held his head up. I could tell his wound was very close to the heart. Ross was put into the cop car and tooken away. We rushed him to the hospital and waited for hours until the doctor came out. "How is he doctor?", I asked concernedly. "He's in a deep coma at the moment. The bullet was 2 inches away from the heart. It might be awhile before he wakes up. "Oh my God.", I said. Trying not to cry. "This hospital is crowded so we're going to send him to one in the next town if that is ok.", he said. "Yes that's fine.", I said. I looked through his window and saw him, motionless as his life beeps away on a machine. I hope he pulls through. I need him. We need him.

                To Be Continued