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My eyes widen with surprise, and my heart races. "You what? Why would you do that?"
Jasmine's voice is apologetic. "I saw you with that guy, and he was getting too handsy. I got worried about you, Jewel. I knew Kyle would want to know what was happening."
I'm torn between frustration and understanding. Part of me is angry that Jasmine's call had led to the chaotic scene at the club, but another part of me appreciates her concern for my safety. "Jas, you should have at least told me. You didn't have to call him."
She sighs. "I know, and I'm really sorry. I thought I was doing the right thing at the time. I didn't want anything bad to happen to you."
"I appreciate that you were looking out for me, Jas, but this has made everything so much more complicated."
There's a pause on the other end of the line before Jasmine speaks again. "I understand, and I'm sorry. I just wanted to make sure you were safe."
I let out a weary sigh. “It’s fine.”
As Jasmine and I continue our conversation, she shifts the focus to a topic that I've been avoiding.
"Jewel," Jasmine begins tentatively, "I can see that this whole situation with Kyle is taking a toll on you. Have you thought about how you really feel about him?"
I let out a heavy sigh, the weight of my emotions pressing down on me. "Jas, it's... complicated. I didn't plan on falling for him, you know? It just... happened."
Jasmine's voice is gentle, and understanding. "Feelings don't always follow a plan. Sometimes they just sneak up on you. So, do you love him, Jewel?"
The question hangs in the air, and I can't avoid it any longer. I search my heart for an honest answer. "Yes, Jas. I think I do love him."
Jasmine's response is sympathetic. "And what do you want to do about it?"
I hesitate, uncertainty coursing through me. "I don't even know, Jas. I'm so afraid of getting hurt, of making things more complicated than they already are. But at the same time, I can't deny how I feel."
Jasmine's tone is supportive. "Sometimes, the heart wants what it wants, Jewel. You can't control your feelings, but you can control how you act on them. If you love him, maybe you should talk to him and see where things go from there."
“He denied me before his friends, what more confirmation do I need that he doesn’t feel the same way about me?”
“I think Kyle loves you, he’s just running away from admitting it.”
“I don’t think so Jas.”
I can hear Jasmine’s mother’s voice in the background, calling her attention.
“Jewel, I have to go now, I will call you back.”
“Alright.” I disconnect from the call and toss my phone on my nightstand.
The day stretches on, and my thoughts continue to whirl like a never-ending storm. I've been unable to shake the overwhelming emotions that have consumed me, and the decision to talk to Kyle lingers heavily in the back of my mind. I've replayed the events of the previous night with his friends over and over, trying to make sense of my own feelings.
Just when I begin to feel the weight of solitude pressing down on me, I hear a knock on my bedroom door. I'm startled out of my thoughts. I glance at the clock, surprised that the day has already passed by so quickly.
“Maria, I told you that I don’t want to eat!”
“So, she was right about that.”
When I look to the door, I’m surprised to find Jasmine standing there, a determined look in her eyes. "Get dressed, Jewel," she says, her tone leaving no room for argument.
"We're going out to get something to eat."
I blink at her, feeling a mix of surprise and gratitude. I've been so wrapped up in my own thoughts and uncertainties that I haven't even considered eating. Jasmine, always perceptive and intuitive, must have sensed my need for a distraction.
However, I'm not ready to face the world just yet. I look down and shake my head, my voice small and defeated. "I don’t want to, Jas. I don’t feel like eating."
Jasmine's expression softens, and she steps into the room. She approaches the bed and gently takes my hand. "Jewel, I know this is hard for you. But staying in bed all day won't make things better."
