A Life Debt Repaid

Chapter 143

Zoe was attending Jay’s university graduation ceremony when she realized that she was in love with him.

She was so jealous when every classmate of his seemed to profess their love to Jay.

Hence, on a dark, windy night, she stood at the main entrance of Levine Manor, waiting for Jay, who was out having dinner with Bob and the rest.

The instant she saw his towering figure alighting from his car, she threw all caution to the wind and leaped into his arms.

Jay stank of alcohol and only that–he never used deodorant or perfume.

But even if he sweated all over after playing basketball, she would find him carrying a sense of freshness from head to toe.

“What is it? Don’t tell me it’s a nightmare. You’re an adult now–Umph.” Jay asked her very softly, and his eyes suddenly widened.

Even Zoe could not remember what gave her such courage, but she had wrapped her arms around his neck and stood on her toes to plant a kiss squarely on his lips.

There was even tongue involved–the scent of alcohol in his mouth was strong and it left her dazed.

knew very well what

that she realized how deeply in love with him she was. It had been going on for so long that she did not even know

had ever

for so long, but she was inexperienced since it was her first kiss–if anything, it was a physical

she let go of him, and things got

Zoe’s heart pounded like a drum over her chest, she tried to speak, to declare

wait, or Jay would soon be

and he would

to speak

involved again, his kiss was much more tender than hers–to the point she felt

weak from the kiss, and she could not tell him that she

since too

both made their moves–words were

had to carry her back to her

she was under the impression that things between them were basically confirmed, and she shared that sweetness with her best friend, Quinn

that night, the next night was