My Sweets

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BOBBY

I'm heading back to London without Jessa. I'll have her back in my arms tonight though. I filled Noah in on everything and they are all spending the day at her parents house. I feel anxious without her with me. What if he shows up there and I'm too far away? That's why Noah's there too. I needed someone else to help keep an eye on things while I'm gone. The security system is being installed today and I have to be there. I'm also running into the bakery. I have to order ingredients and do some paperwork. Then I'll help with tomorrow's baking. My little mini Christmas break is stretching out some, which is also stressing me out.

I have a lot to figure out though and the silence of this drive is just what I need. How am I going to keep Jessa safe when we come home? Yes, she can come to the bakery with me, but that will quickly drive her crazy. An idea has been swirling around in my mind. I'm not sure if it'll work out or how Jessa will feel about it. There is only one other man in this world that I know could keep her safe besides me. Junno. Surely if both of us were around, nothing would happen to her.

Making up my mind, I quickly call him. "Sup my man?" His voice fills the car.

"Just driving. How was your Christmas?"

"Found a hottie at a bar and brought her home to play with my jingle balls. No complaining here. Yours?"

"We ended up at Jessa's parents."

"What happened to Christmas by yourselves?"

"Well, it's actually the reason why I'm calling. I need your help. I know I'm asking a lot, but I'm not sure what else to do."

"Alright then. What's up?"

"I want to hire you."

"Hire me? Am I gonna get paid to be your best friend?"

"No. You do that for free. Jessa needs a bodyguard and there's nobody else I'd trust."

Silence.

"She has a stalker, Junno. He broke into our house without her knowing and photographed her naked."

"Holy shit, man!"

"I know. I'm scared and I feel helpless here. I don't even know who I'm up against. If I was confronted, I'm not sure I would be able to protect her or not. Maybe with the both of us though..."

"Say no more. Of course I'll help."

"What about your job though? I feel bad asking you to uproot your life for me."

Junno's boisterous laugh fills the car. "What? Quit my shitty job at the hospital to move into a mansion and stare at a beautiful woman all day? Yeah, this is a no brainer. Plus I love you guys and it pisses me off to know someone is fucking with you like this. When do you need me?"

"Whenever you can get here. I'm driving into London for the day then going back to her parents tonight. Then we'll both be back to London tomorrow."

"Let me go tell my boss I quit right now and I'll be there this evening. I'll stay in the house tonight so she feels safe coming home."

"Are you sure about this?"

"Mansion? Hanging with my best mate and his girl? Getting paid? Yeah I'm more than sure."

"Thanks man. I'll owe you big time. Let me know when your train comes in and I'll pick you up."

JESSA

When Bobby was in London yesterday, I was anxious the entire day. I feel safer and calmer when he's with me. I knew I was safe with my dad and Noah, but they aren't Bobby. I felt so much relief when he walked back into the house. I ran to him and attached myself to his body. I needed him. He pulled up our security footage on his phone to show me and I couldn't believe how clear and detailed the videos are. They cover every angle too.