Twist of Fate

The boy next door

As Jackie pulled the covers over her head she tried to ignore the knocks. 3 minutes went by until she couldn't take it anymore and she opened the door. There was standing the boy next door. She knew of him but never really got the chance to introduce herself. "Hiyah I'm really sorry to bother you this late it's just that I forgot the keys to my apartment and you are the only person on this floor I know. "It's quite alright, don't worry come in" said Jackie moving to the side to let him in. As he stood there Jackie closed and locked the door. Holding his hand out he introduced himself. "I'm marlon by the way, I live just across from you". Shaking his hand in return "I'm Jacqueline , but you can call me Jackie , it's a pleasure to meet you". Sitting down Jackie invited him to sit as well. "Thank you said Marlon.  "I promise to leave ! I just need to figure out how to get my keys.". Shaking her head "it's fine, it happens to me too". Smiling Marlon looked at the floor and proceeded to talk " you live here by yourself ?". Nodding "yeah just me, myself , and I!" Jackie said. He chuckled. "I live by myself too, I work for the local newspaper ." Surprised Jackie jumped "I work for the newspaper too! Just the times herald actually". Grabbing her hand marlon smiled at Jackie and complemented her on her eyes. "Oh stop!" Said Jackie blushing. In her head she thought "my eyes ?! They're so far apart it takes 3 weeks to make glasses that fit perfect!". "I like your .. Muscles" Jackie said awkwardly. Giving her a glance he flexed for her, making her laugh. " geez she really is beautiful" Marlon thought to himself. "I called the manager not too long ago he'll be here shortly." Jackie smiled " that's good, I try calling him all the time because there always something that pops up wrong with my sink but he just never answers" . "Oh well
I could help you , I mean I do love fixing things " Marlon said with a wink. Jackie blushed. "That would be nice thank you!". " no problem , so Jacqueline I wanted to ask " Jackie leaned a little closer. " so are you seeing any.."
KNOCK KNOCK. Jackie turned to her door and then looked back to Marlon. "That's probably the manager." Jackie got up but got stopped by Marlon. Holding on to her arm " I should get it" sitting down Jackie smiled and nodded in agreement. Opening the door" hi it's abou..". "WHO THE HELL ARE YOU" jack said. Backing up Marlon put his hands in the air and said" woah , hey I'm not trying to start anything". Jackie stood up as fast as she could and yelled. "What are you doing here?" "I told you I'm not going to be one of your "flings" jack Kennedy!". Looking confused Marlon gave Jackie his number on a piece of paper and kissed her on the cheek. "Goodnight Jacqueline , call me whenever." "Jackie smiled and waved goodbye. Closing the door behind him Marlon sighed and continued on to the managers office. Turning back to Jackie jack looked mad. "Liste.." Jack said but being interrupted by Jackie. " no you listen John , I've heard how you get with girls , keep
Them for a couple of days or just a night and move on to another. I've even seen it with my own eyes listen I actually thought you'd be the opposite man of what I've heard about you but it turns out they were all just right, to think I actually would give you a chance". Jack looked confused "Jacqueline what do you mean you've seen it with your own eyes?". Out of pure anger Jackie yelled "THE DAY AFTER YOU SLEPT HERE I WENT OUT TO GO TO WORK AND I SAW YOU ALL OVER THAT WOMAN FROM 2 DOORS DOWN, (she lowered her voice by now) , now don't tell me you didn't because my eyes don't trick me". Jack surprised asked Jackie if they could sit. "No because we're done here". "NO, listen to me Jacqueline that woman that I was "all over" is my big brother Jo's fiancé they had recently gotten into an argument and she decided to find her own place. She lost all her number info and when I left here I saw her entering her home, I said "hi" and she was so happy to see me" disappointed jack looked Jackie in the eyes " I would never ever play you like that Jacqueline , you are much more too me than just a "fling" ".  Jackie in the midst of crying sat down with her hands over her face. Jack sat down with her and hugged her. Whispering in her ear " it's okay". Jackie looked at jack and smiled. In jacks mind " God she looks so beautiful when she cries". "Now Jackie do you believe me ?". Nodding Jackie hugged jack once more.

  Both of them tired , decided to go to bed. Jack followed Jackie. Turning around Jackie said " and what just do you think your doing Mr. Senator ?" Frowning " I thought I could stay here " looking at his clock it was already past 1 am and he didn't really want to go home this late. Sighing Jackie allowed him to stay. "Fine , but ! You have to let me give you a massage." Smiling jack said yes and kissed her on the cheek. Blushing Jackie told him " I'm going to wash my face and then head to bed, why don't you get the bed ready?". "Of course " said Jack.
Looking in the mirror she looked at her reflection , looking to her stomach she smiled and rolled her eyes, " I know I know, but trust me he's really a good guy. But you will always come first".  "All right ready for your mass.." Nothing but snoring is all she could hear. Laughing " oh poor Jack he must have been worn out". Taking his jacket which he threw to the floor she decided to hang it. But midway through picking it up she saw a piece of paper fall out of its pocket. Hanging th jacket first she then picked the paper up. Unfolding it she saw a lipstick stain and the words "call me 💋" with the number written right beside it.