𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐄𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐥 𝐁𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐊𝐚𝐮𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐳

Lost in the dark.

Jordan POV

As the days turned into an agonizing blur, I found myself consumed by the despair of my situation. Every fiber of my being longed to reach out to Bill, to let him know that I was still alive, that I hadn't abandoned him. But the cruel reality was that I couldn't. Emily and her boyfriend, Marcus, held the power to do unimaginable harm to Tom, Adrianna, and even Bill himself. They made it clear that any attempt to contact him would result in dire consequences.

I was trapped, suffocated by the fear and uncertainty that gripped me. Emily's sudden release from jail, their appearance at my doorstep, and their relentless threats had stripped away my agency, leaving me at their mercy. I couldn't bear the thought of harm befalling those I loved, and so I remained silent.

Every day, the ache in my heart grew stronger. I missed Bill with an intensity that was overwhelming. We had fought so hard to finally be together, to have a chance at happiness, and now it felt like everything was slipping away. I could only imagine what he must be thinking, how confused and hurt he must be in my absence.

In my desperation, I resorted to searching for any trace of Bill online. I scoured social media, hoping to catch a glimpse of his life, yearning for a connection. I tried to be in the same places he might frequent, hoping that somehow our paths would cross and I could convey the urgency of my situation without putting him in danger.

But with each passing day, my hope dwindled. It seemed that fate was determined to keep us apart, to test the strength of our love in the cruelest ways possible. I questioned whether we would ever find our way back to each other, whether our love was strong enough to withstand the forces working against us.

Yet, even in the darkest moments, I refused to give up. I clung to the belief that there was a way out of this nightmare, that love could conquer the evil that threatened to tear us apart. I vowed to fight with every ounce of strength I had, not just for myself but for the future we had dreamt of together.

I wished for nothing more than to hold Bill in my arms, to feel the warmth of his love, and to let him know that I hadn't abandoned him willingly. But for now, I had to bide my time, waiting for an opportunity to escape the clutches of Emily and Marcus and to find a way back to the man who held my heart.

I hoped that somehow, against all odds, Bill would feel my presence, my love, and my desperate plea for help. And in the depths of my soul, I prayed for our reunion, for a chance to rebuild what had been torn apart and to forge a future filled with the love and happiness we so rightfully deserved.

Jordan's voice trembled with a mixture of anger and desperation as she confronted her sister, Emily. The weight of their complicated history and the torment she had endured weighed heavily on her shoulders.

"Haven't you gotten enough? When will you let me go?" Jordan's voice cracked with emotion. Her eyes were filled with tears that threatened to spill over. "What more do you want from me?"

Emily's face twisted into a sinister grin, her eyes gleaming with a disturbing sense of satisfaction. "Well, dear sister of mine," she replied with an unnerving calmness. "I want your life. I want what you have. But nobody wants the sister of Jordan Collins; they want THE Jordan Collins. You took the life I wanted. So it's only fair you pay for mine."

Jordan's eyes widened in disbelief and horror. The magnitude of Emily's words sank in, leaving her speechless for a moment. "How is that my fault?" she finally managed to utter, her voice laced with disbelief and frustration.

Emily's smile widened, her eyes cold and devoid of any compassion. "You always had it all, didn't you? The attention, the success, everything just fell into your lap," she sneered. "Meanwhile, I was left in your shadow, unnoticed, unwanted. It's time for the world to see the real Jordan Collins. The flawed, broken girl that you are."

Jordan's hands clenched into fists, her nails digging into her palms. "You're the broken one, Emily," she retorted, her voice trembling with anger. "You're the one who couldn't stand the fact that someone else was happy. Instead of trying to find your own path, you chose to tear me down. But I won't let you destroy me any longer."

Emily's laughter filled the room, a chilling sound that sent shivers down Jordan's spine. "Destroy you? Oh, dear sister, you have no idea what destruction truly means. You think you've suffered? Just wait and see what's coming."

Jordan's resolve hardened, her eyes narrowing with determination. She refused to let Emily's threats and manipulation break her spirit. "You may have tried to steal my life, but I won't let you succeed. I will fight, I will rise above this, and I will reclaim the life that is rightfully mine."

Emily's face contorted with rage, her voice laced with venom. "We'll see about that," she hissed before turning away, leaving Jordan standing there, a mix of fear and defiance burning within her.

Jordan knew that the battle with her sister was far from over. But she was determined to break free from Emily's clutches, to protect herself and those she loved. With renewed strength, she vowed to face the challenges ahead and find a way to reclaim her life, no matter what it took.

Jordan's heart shattered into a million pieces as she read the headlines that flashed across the screen. The words pierced her soul, tearing through her with a searing pain she had never known before. The room seemed to spin around her as her mind raced, desperately trying to comprehend the depth of betrayal she had just witnessed.

"JORDAN COLLINS & BOYFRIEND?!" The words taunted her from the screen, mocking her vulnerability. Her image, intertwined with that of an unknown man, portrayed as a romantic couple, splashed across the news. Her privacy had been invaded, her personal life exposed to the world without her consent.

The pain welled up inside her, threatening to suffocate her. She screamed out in agony, her voice echoing through the empty room. "NOO!" Tears streamed down her face, the weight of the betrayal crushing her spirit.

Bill. All she could think about was Bill. The thought of him seeing those headlines, of him believing the lies that were being spread, tore at her soul. How could she face him now? How could she explain the truth when everything had been twisted into a cruel facade?

Her mind raced with questions and doubts. Would he ever believe her? Would he be able to see through the lies and deception? Or would he turn away, his heart shattered by the image painted by the media?
She knew she had to fight. Fight to reclaim her reputation, fight to expose the lies, and fight for the love she believed in. Jordan vowed to do whatever it took to set the record straight, to salvage the trust and love she shared with Bill.

In that moment, a resolve filled her heart. She would not let the headlines define her. She would prove her innocence and protect their love from the twisted schemes of those who sought to destroy it. With determination in her eyes, Jordan took a deep breath and began planning her next move, ready to face the battle that lay ahead

She could lose everything for all she cared her house, money or fame, all that didn't matter.
But bill?
He was the one thing she never wanted to lose.