Justin POV
It had been about a month since Jessica left. I couldn't bear having her gone. But I wasn't going to risk seeing her again until Derek was locked up forever.
And that happened sooner than I thought.
The next day, I was watching the news with my grandpa, when a special alert came on. "Oh. It seems like we have some good news coming in for the people of Stratford, and even other places around the world. Derek Brooks was arrested today for murder on several accounts. It seems as if he has a life sentence."
I immediately turned the TV off. "Did you hear that?! He's gone! For good! Now we have nothing to worry about!" I began to cry. I didn't care. I was so happy and nobody could take this away from me, not even Derek anymore. I could see Jessica. I could see her. This was just....brilliant.
i went online and booked the next flight to New York almost instantly. I couldn't believe this was happening.
Jessica POV
I missed Justin so much. But there was also a burning hatred for him that I couldn't ignore. He broke my heart. He said he wouldn't...but he did. And now I'm back in New York and things suck. They just suck. I've never liked living with my mom. She understood me less than my dad did, and he was a man. At least Derek isn't here, I thought to myself most of the time. But then it got me wondering...where did Derek go? I left Manhattan and then he left? I know he's moved lots of times, so much that it seemed like he was on the run, but he wouldn't move because of me, would he? Wow. I have a lot of trouble with boys.
And thats when I found out. A news broadcast was on the television. And they were saying..that Derek was the killer? There's no..there's just no way. How is that possible? i was sort of in shock, and then it started to fall into place. The way he had looked at me when we first met, not attraction, not...love or anything of the sort..but greed. Or he looked like he was planning something. And that explains all the girls with my heritage disappearing around the time we met. He was a serial killer. A freaking serial killer. How could I not have seen that? God I feel so dumb.
I dated...a serial killer? For almost a year? How could I fall in love with someone like that? All these thoughts were running through my mind when the doorbell rang. It was 5:00 in the evening, who would come to see me at this time?
I opened the door..and there he was.
Madi POV
I was packing my stuff. I couldn't live here anymore, they said. I wasn't their daughter, because i was in love. At least thats what it seemed like. I thought they would understand when I told them, but no. Now I'm a disgrace.
It was a few days after Jessica left when they got home, and I decided I was going to tell them, because there was no way to get around this bump that was my stomach.
"Mom, dad. I have something to tell you, and I really don't want you to interrupt me or yell or be mad. I just want you to understand...." I sighed, scared to go on..but I did. "I know you don't like Christian. I'm aware of that. But...I do. I'm IN LOVE with him and really would like you guys to understand that. I'm going through a tough time right now as it is, with Caitlin and with Jessica leaving..so please, if you could just understand. I don't know how to say this...but...I'm pregnant."
So after that, they told me I could stay until the end of the month, and then I had to leave. So thats what I'm doing. I'm going to go live with Christian and Caitlin. At least it would be a good enviroment for the baby. And his parents were supportive of us. And thats something I need right now.
Once all my stuff was packed, I left without saying goodbye.
Justin POV
I was standing in front of her door. I was so excited, but for some reason i couldn't bring myself to ring the doorbell. Oh, this is my one chance to date her...to LOVE her...why can't I do this? No, I can and I will. I reached my hand out and pushed in the button to hear that familiar ding.
I waited for a minute, and then the door opened. "Ju--" She started off weak but happy, and I regained hope...but then.. "What do you think you're doing here? You BROKE my heart! What makes you think you can just SHOW up at my house? No. Justin, you need to leave."
"Jessica..its not like that. Please let me explain. Please. I didn't want to...i never meant to...break your heart."
Yes you did Justin, to save yourself and your friends. You're so selfish. I almost wanted to believe that voice in my head, but I managed to convince myself that that was a lie. I did this to save my friends and their baby's life. Not for me as much for them. So..I wasn't selfish. This didn't make me a bad person..did it? No. I would not let MYSELF get me down.
"Fine. But make it quick." She let me in, and I sat down on her couch. I started from the beginning, when we met. How I instantly felt an attraction towards her and how I was gutsy for the first time in my life by asking her out. How we developed into more than friends...how we went on our first date and shared our first kiss and I felt sparks. And then how Derek found me, and he convinced me to hurt her. And then I did hurt her...and I told her how I was falling for her. She was amazing...
"Justin. You can stop now." She had tears in her eyes. Oh god. What did I do?
"I'm really sorry. I guess..." I looked down, hurt. "I guess I'll go now."
"Why?" She got up. "You don't have to leave. I...i'm falling for you too. I understand. I understand. It's okay." She started to lean in, and I knew what that meant. We shared our second kiss and those same sparks came back. That's how i knew i was meant for this girl. She made everything okay.
Jessica POV
I think I loved this boy, but only time will tell. I just know...that everything was better now. And it seemed like I was going back to Canada.
Christian POV
Madi got here an hour ago. She seemed happy, and thats all i could hope for. For my girl to be happy. She seemed more happy here than she did at her parents place. Everything seemed right. Now all we had to do was wait for the baby and plan a wedding.
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Everything was okay.
