Every man craved success.
ALL Axell had to do was nod, agree to marry Debra-who was gorgeous and utterly smitten with him.
It wasnât coercion; it was an opportunity.
Yet Axellâs heart still leaned towards Jessie.
Axell remained silent, though Albert sensed his decision.
Albert gave his shoulder a gentle pat and grinned.
âGive me a buzz when youâve made your call.
â
With that, Albert took off.
By the window, Axell burned through another half pack of smokes.
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At ten that night, Axell dialed Jessieâs number.
Before she could speak, he murmured softly, âWeâre done.
â
Jessie had just gotten home and freshened up.
She listened quietly before responding, âAlright.
â
She didnât protest and Axell wasnât satisfied with that.
He couldnât help but ask, âAre you going back to Albert?â
Jessie stayed composed.
âThatâs none of your business.
â
Then she hung up.
Meanwhile, Axell stood in his living room, cigarette dangling between his fingers.
As a doc, he rarely smoked, but today heâd burned through more than half a pack.
He felt troubled.
Logically, he knew heâd made the right call-pursuing a future and a career.
But deep down, he felt heâd made the wrong choice.
He cared for Jessie.
In their brief time together, something akin to love had blossomed.
He knew he felt happy and wanted her by his side.
Debra was just a stepping stone.
Axellâs throat tightened as he clutched the phone, its heat seeping into his palm.
Monica arrived with a midnight snack, gabbing away, âYour girlâs being unreasonable.
She pops in once and vanishes.
Whatâs wrong with her?â
Axellâs chest clenched.
He accepted the snack, but his momâs words soured its taste.
He should have told her about the breakup, but he couldnât bring himself to do it.