"Jacob kept silent. Jessica stood up, carried her purse, walked to the door and said, "
​​​​​​​'if I can't have you, then no one will'. In pain and anger, she shut the door.... "
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"Falling In Love Is A Crime", resonates the consequences of succumbing to love. It tells the story of Jacob, a young graduate, who finds himself intricated in a triangular dynamic between two personalities; Alexa, the daughter of a retired engineer and Jessica, a lady from an affluent family. While Alexa's character emanated an aura of calmness, Jessica was the type of woman that would do anything to get what she wants. Jacob's involvement with Jessica's cause a whirlwind of events that dramatically changes the course of his life.

This book is a tale of love, hatred, revenge, pain and betrayal.

FALLING IN LOVE IS A CRIME

 Just one week in jail seemed like eternity for Jacob. The prison walls bore marks of years of neglect, the corridors were dimly lit, mosquitoes were the tiniest of neighbors and a stench emanated from the filthy toilet in Jacob's cell. Jacob's cellmate was a man in his late forties. According to him, he was unlawfully sentenced to ten years in prison for an act of rape he did not commit. While Jacob was unsure of his story because of his stoic look, Jacob didn't care as he was already so miserable that he felt closer to the grave than no other time in his life. 


 The warden opened Jacob's cell and said, "you have a visitor". Jacob followed the warden to the visitation room where he met his sister. 


"Afternoon. How are you doing? How is mom and dad?", Jacob inquired. 


"Well, everyone is alive so I guess we're good. What happened to your face? Were you beaten?", Itohan questioned. 


REMANDED (CHAPTER 4)