Not saying anything made it feel Like Jessie was still around.
Axell felt torn and tormented.
He tossed and turned, sleep eluding him.
Thoughts of career and love whirled in his head until dawn broke.
Regret gnawed at him.
He punched in Albertâs number, voice tense and furious, âMr.
Waston, Iâm choosing Jessie.
â
Albertâs smile was faint.
He replied, âBut didnât you just break up with Jessie?â
Upon hearing that, Axellâs complexion went pale.
He was about to speak but Albert had already ended the call.
Feeling lightheaded post-call, Axell gripped the phone.
He lingered with the phone a bit before dropping a WhatsApp message to Jessie.
To his surprise, Jessie had blocked him.
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He tried adding her as a friend again but, after a patient wait of over ten minutes, he got no response.
Axell felt a mix of embarrassment and irritation.
Did she really hold him in such low regard?
Last night, he had been steamed and had considered breaking up with her but, by morning, he was full of regrets.
She couldnât just cut him off Like that.
Frustrated, Axell resolved to talk to Jessie after work.
During breakfast, seeing his glum expression, Monica burst out, âYou look terrible! Doesnât your girlfriend take care of you?â
âMom, Iâm grown up.
I can handle myself.
â Axell chuckled wryly.
âYouâre a doctor while she just runs a small business.
Sheâs got more free time and less money.
Shouldnât she be taking care of you?
Make her do more chores.
Donât spoil her.
I wonât let you marry a slacker.
â
Axell kept the breakup from Monica.
He brushed it off.
âSheâll pitch in more once weâre married.
â
Monica seemed relieved.
Then she cautioned, âBut donât let her run the show.
â