Jeff's Apology

NOTE: Emma's POV

I was sitting on the sofa in the living room thinking of Jeff. I didn't know why but I felt heartbroken that he hadn't come to apologise to me like he had done the last time or call me to ask how I was. Did he perhaps loathe me now? I told myself countless times to forget Jeff and move on but I just couldn't. Was I missing him? "No no!", I thought to myself. I shouldn't be thinking about a man who has trust issues and keeps on making the same mistakes all over again. I remembered vividly how he had insulted me. I remembered all the harsh words he had said. Yet, here I was still thinking about him.

What if he came to see me? Would I forgive him or chase him out? All these thoughts were interrupted by a knock on the door. A smile suddenly crossed my face. Could it be Jeff? I rushed to open the door but was disappointed when I saw who was there. It was just the pizza guy. I sighed and paid him his money and collected the pizza. I went inside the house sulking. So, Jeff didn't have the heart to apologise or call? Even though he may not be forgiven by me, couldn't he at least try? I sat down feeling depressed. I felt very lonely now.

All I ever wanted was a family but Jeff had ruined it by sending me to jail. Even my adoptive parents could not provide me with the happiness of belonging to a family who had true love for me and cared for me. I would have reunited with Jeff when I regained my memory but if I had done that, he would have taken me for a fool and would have mistreated me again if I had let him off the hook so easily. At least, that was what I thought. If I had easily forgiven him, next time he would have had the nerve to treat me badly since I easily forgave him the last time. I didn't want that to happen. That was why I plotted revenge. Also, he had broken my heart and proven that friends should be trusted more than family. I had been tortured and he hadn't even shown up once to see me or check if I was okay.

I really wondered how he could have lived comfortably knowing his only sister was in jail being punished for a crime she hadn't committed. And mom? She hadn't even bothered to show up once. I had no idea where she was now and I didn't care. I was going to start afresh with my new family and forget about the hurtful past. I dozed off on the sofa but was awoken by the doorbell ring. I checked the time and frowned. It was nine o clock. Who could it be this time? I got off the sofa lazily and forced myself to open the door. When I saw who was standing there, my jaw dropped in shock. It was Jeff. I felt my heart beating fast. But it wasn't beating out of nervousness. It was beating out of excitement. Wait! Why was I excited to see this good for nothing?

"What do you want?", I asked looking straight into his eyes confidently. "If you've come here to rub salt in my wounds and insult me again, then please leave.", I added. He kept mute for a few seconds then asked "Can I come in?". I was shocked but reluctantly agreed. Once inside, he sat down but I didn't. He signalled me to sit and I sat down not wanting him to create a scene. He came close to me but I pushed him aside and said "Tell me why you're here. Then once you're done with business, leave." Luckily, my parents had gone out so I was alone at home.

"I'm sorry Emma.", he began. I chuckled and replied coldly "Sorry for what? Oh let me help you out. Sorry for humiliating and insulting me. Don't waste your time apologising. Please. You've already cut all ties with me. Let's live our lives separately and happily. It's for the best. Now, please leave my house." He laughed and said "The same stubborn Emma I know. Hope you know I'm not leaving till you forgive me. My suitcases are outside in my car. If your parents come and catch me here relaxing, they won't shout at me but you for not informing them about my presence and letting me inside the house."

What? The Jeff who looked remorseful a few minutes ago was now throwing tantrums. I couldn't help but laugh out loud. I replied him "You are a child. Do you really think they'll shout at me? You'll be the one in trouble. My parents are on a business trip in Las Vegas plus I might even lie against you that you barged in here against my will and refused to leave. Then, they'll call the police on you." I continued laughing and he got up and said "You're laughing at me? Jeff Boston? How dare you? I'll teach you a lesson.", he said and stormed towards the kitchen.

"Wait", I said running after him and laughing. Just then, the power went off. Oh no! My worst fear! Ever since I was a child, I had been always afraid of darkness. I began to stutter "J..Jeff..., are...are you th..there? Thi...This is n..not fun..funny." He didn't give a reply and I felt scared. "Please don't leave me Jeff. Please don't ever leave me. I'm scared.", I cried out. There was no reply. What would I do now?