Chapter 18. It's You

LENA

Jake stopped in his tracks upon hearing my words. He turned to look at me, and I ran into his arms. Jake lifted me and kissed me on the lips. I had never seen Jake as happy as he was that day. I felt good for him, for us, but deep down, my heart ached. My heart felt betrayed by what I had let my lips utter. I listened to my head, not my heart.

"Tell me you mean it, Lena. I beg you. I need you to tell me it is true, or I'll go crazy. Loving you has hurt since he came to town because I don't know what you feel for me. My chest swells with excitement when I see you, when you're near, when you smile at me. I've never felt so much love for anyone."

"I've told you, I choose you. It's you, Jake. It's you I want. I love you, Jake."

"Oh, I love you, Lena! You're the love of my life," he spun me around. I laughed at his laughter, but I didn't feel happy.

However, it was a new chance f