Love Unbreakable

Blushing, Jamie wrapped her arms around his neck.

"You have no shame, do you?"

With a grin, Jarrod patted her rear.

"I've seen you unfazed in far more brazen scenarios."

Their conversation dwindled as they walked away, Leaving Nicole alone, curled up behind the exit passage.

The back of her head and her elbow bore the brunt of her fall, both now pulsating with pain, making standing up a real struggle. Only a few days had elapsed in their supposed three-year arrangement, and Nicole had already found it hard to endure.

vowed not to marry within their agreement,

that, especially in front of Jamie, she could be cast aside at any

Nicole thought it was Jarrod and blurted out, "Aren't you supposed

found not Jarrod, but a young

Nicole hastily apologized.

"I'm sorry."

doctor glanced at his cigarette and then back at her, putting it out without

Nicole knew she couldn't remain

she mustered the strength to stand and limped toward the

balanced. Noticing her scrapes and