Mind Games

Chapter 13 - Jenny

She could hear the rush of the waterfall ahead of her.

She forced herself to walk slowly, nonchalantly, with the crunch of Adrian's footsteps not far behind her.

As she walked closer to the white noise, the anger grew within her.

She worked hard all her life. She tried to be a good person. She always wished the best for everyone. She was always there for her friends. She loved Nick unconditionally. And look where it got her.

She knew if her colleagues would get to know about her one night stand with Adrian, her career would be ruined. May be not in a day. But there would be gossip. And snide comments. Her professionalism would be debated. Her promotion would be unlikely to come through. And all for what?

She knew subconsciously that what happened with Adrian was in some way because of her toxic relationship with Nick.

She was angry at him for not choosing a life with her.

A part of her wanted to rebel against the emotional hold he had on her.

A part of her wanted to prove that other guys still found her desirable.

She just didn't intend that other guy to be Adrian.

One mistake. And it would ruin her life.

She felt a surge of hate towards the man walking behind her.

Adrian. Rich, spoiled brat. Thought he knew everything just because his daddy had the money to put him through a fancy college and the connections to get him a job in a high profile organisation.

She had tried to mentor him. She had wanted him to grow in the system.

He wanted shortcuts. She didn't believe in shortcuts. But now he found one. Turned out she was his shortcut.

"I'll show him a shortcut." She thought, furiously. "A shortcut to end his miserable life."

Her phone buzzed.

Amy: Take the narrow trail to the left. It leads right up to the waterfall. The rocks at the edge are super slippery. All the best ;)

Jenny took the trail, the sound of the waterfall pounding in her ears, in sync with her rage.

The footsteps behind her followed.