Summer love’s return journey Ch 2

Summer love’s return journey Ch 2

She gave me a sweet smile and pulled out a 

pink scarf, identical to mine except for the 

color. Same size, same style, same little teddy 

bear

Oh, that’s okay, Evie. Jake already gave me 

the best birthday present.” 

I felt a chill run down my spine as I stared at 

the scarf

I looked at Jake, my face falling. He just gave 

Summer a sheepish smile

Don’t get upset, Evie. Summer saw your 

scarf a while back, knew I made it, and 

begged me to make her one.” 

I figured, her birthday was coming up‘ 

Summer looked at me with wide, innocent 

eyes

You’re not mad, are you Evie? I just thought 

this scarf would look so good on me.” 

She wrapped the scarf around her neck, her 

eyes sparkling as she looked at Jake

I forced a smile, trying to ignore the nausea 

churning in my stomach. Mad? Why would

be mad?” 

I reached up and yanked the scarf off my own 

neck, pulling it so hard my skin stung

Completely unfazed, I walked up to Jake and 

carefully wrapped the scarf around his neck

Then I smiled. “See? You both look even 

better wearing them together. You guys are 

perfect for each other.” 

Jake frowned, annoyed. He took the scarf off 

and held it out to me

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Evie, don’t start. It’s Summer’s birthday.” 

I didn’t take it

It wasn’t oneofakind anymore, just like 

  1. me

I looked at Jake, my expression calm. I’m not 

starting anything, Jake. Happy ever after, you 

two. Is that good enough?” 

Without waiting for an answer, I turned and 

left

Weird. The snow had stopped, but I felt 

colder than ever

Jake came home later that night with

necklace

It was the latest designer piece, expensive 

and beautiful

But not really my style

He reeked of sugary frosting, it was making 

me sick

Don’t be mad, Evie. I only think of Summer 

as a little sister.” 

Jake was an orphan, grew up in a group 

home

Summer’s mom ran the place. They’d been 

best friends since they were kids

Until Summer’s dad took her overseas when 

she was fifteen

Evie, you’re the one I love. You believe me

right?” 

He wrapped his arms around me from behind

his body warm against my back

I used to believe him, without question

But right now, I wasn’t so sure

I took the necklace without a word and went 

to the bathroom

When I came out, Jake was sitting on the 

couch, looking relaxed as he talked on the 

phone

You women always understand each other

Summer, Evie’s totally fine now.” 

Yeah, Evie’s great, but she gets jealous so easily. Cut her some slack, okay?” 

I stood there, listening to their conversation

my fists clenched

When did Jake and I become like this

When did our relationship turn into a game of 

secrets

I didn’t have an answer. Glancing at the 

necklace lying on the dresser, I walked over 

and tossed it in the trash

The stomach pain kept me up all night

Hearing Jake breathing softly beside me,

fought back the urge to cry out in pain

A flash of light caught my eye

It was the necklace, glinting in the trash

Like my own silent tears

I drifted into a restless sleep, dreaming I was 

eighteen again

Back then, I was a goodytwoshoes, the 

pride of my parents, teachers, everyone

Jake was just a dropout, a bit of

troublemaker

We lived in separate worlds, until fate threw 

us together

That summer, I found Jake in an alley near 

school, beat up after a fight

He was sitting on the ground, his white T- 

shirt stained red

He looked up at me, his face bruised and 

bloody, but still handsome

I reached out to help him up, but he told me 

to get lost

His face was pale from blood loss, but

couldn’t help but approach

I helped him up, and we went to the hospital

I watched the doctor patch him up, paid for 

his treatment, then turned to leave

He watched me from the bed

Jake,he said quietly

I nodded, signaling I understood

As I turned to leave, his voice rang out

What’s yours?” 

Evie. Evie Miller.” 

That was how we met

Then, one day after school, some local thugs 

cornered me in the same alley

Jake saved me

He even paid me back for the hospital bill

For days, he made a point of waiting for me 

in the alley

Making sure those guys knew I was under his 

protection, untouchable

After that, we got to know each other

I’d bring him lunch, he’d walk me home

My parents found out and told me to stay 

away from him

For once in my life, I didn’t listen

Not like all the times that followed

It was my friendsgettogether that day, and 

I was running late due to my chemo at the 

hospital

They were already playing a game when I got 

there

Truth or dare

Summer was there too, and she chose truth

Is there anyone in this room you’re interested 

in?” 

Summer blushed scarlet

She bit her lip and gave Jake a shy glance 

before nodding slowly

Acting like I wasn’t even there

It was obvious as hell

My whole body ached after the chemo, and

was shaking

I looked at Jake, my face pale

Jake responded gently, Summer, behave.” 

He looked at Summer affectionately, without 

a hint of irritation in his voice

Summer liked him, and he knew it

He didn’t want to hurt Summer, but he had no 

qualms about repeatedly hurting me

My turn came quickly

I also chose truth

Do you regret falling in love with Jake?” 

Jake’s smile vanished, and he glared at the 

person who had asked the question

Someone tried to smooth things over: What 

a question to ask. She ran away with him

Why would she regret?” 

I forced a smile, trying to ignore the pain. I’ll 

pick dare.” 

The room fell silent. Everyone stared at me 

and Jake

Jake kept staring at me

I played dumb

What’s the dare? Is it ten shots of vodka?” 

What’s the dare? Is it ten shots of vodka?” 

No one answered

I poured the alcohol myself

I drank glass after glass

Jake grabbed my hand, his face dark

Stop.” 

I yanked my hand back, tasting bile and 

resentment

I looked at him seriously

Jake, I accept my bet.” 

I had bot on lake’s love and I had been bie 

I had bet on Jake’s love, and I had been his 

girlfriend

I had bet on his love, and I had run away with 

him to a new city, where we started from 

scratch

Now, I saw him with Summer and realized 

that I had lost, that he cared about Summer 

more than he cared about me

It was okay, I accepted my loss

Tears welled up, and my stomach ached

I missed my parents

But now I was regretting it

Jake called the party over when I was on my 

ninth glass, and he carried me home

He made me hangover soup, feeding me one 

spoonful at a time, like he used to when I was 

sick

I heard Jake’s voice as I was halfasleep

Evie, why didn’t you answer the question 

today?” 

I woke up. Jake was facing away from me

We were together in bed, a short distance 

apart

Our hearts were far away

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I said, Do you want to know the answer?” 

Jake said nothing for a long time. You 

should get some sleep. It’s late.” 

I cried silently

I was reminded of Jake in this city, a boy with 

sincerity

I swear that I’m going to provide for you in 

the future.” 

The Jake then had sparkling eyes and looked

at me with passion

When she was 19, Evie had love and Jake’s 

burning passion

She was cheerful, sunny, and cheerful

At 26, Evie was lonely, and both her parents 

had died

Jake, is this your good life

I looked at Jake and couldn’t help but cry

You used to love me. Why are you doing this 

to me

I woke up the next day, and Jake had already 

left for work

I went to the mirror and opened my drawer to 

take out the pain reliever

The downside of drinking the day before was 

I was going to be torn apart alive

I took a few pills

I opened the app to check the balance

Not even 10,000 dollars

I had earned the money before I became ill

It’s funny. Jake is worth millions, but I can’t 

even afford medicine

I had switched to a public hospital to save 

money

I went into the clinic

The doctor stared at me. Evie Miller?” 

I looked up, a smile appearing on my pale 

face

Lewis, it’s been a long time.” 

Lewis was my neighbor, three years older 

than me

He frowned at my medical record

Where’s your husband? Chemo is really 

painful and needs a family member.” 

I shook my head. He’s busy. I’ve done chemo 

at another hospital before, and I was alone 

back then.” 

Lewis looked at me with pity

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You used to cry for everything.” 

I shrugged. I had someone to spoil me 

before. Now” 

I forced a smile

Lewis turned away

I have to review your chart. This is a chemo 

appointment. We’ll start tomorrow.” 

I stood up, but he stopped me

Dinner? We should celebrate.” 

Lewis drove me to a southern restaurant

I grew up in the south and had a hard time 

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I grew up in the south and had a hard time 

with northern cuisine

Lewis drove me home. Jake and Summer 

were downstairs

Summer was wearing Jake’s jacket

They seemed like a couple

Lewis took off his jacket to give it to me

Jake pulled off the jacket

I got her.” 

Lewis laughed. What about you, Jake? How 

much do you know?” 

I smiled weakly. I’m tired. See vou later.” 

Lewis knew that I didn’t want Jake to know

Jake looked at me. Why are you with 

Lewis?” 

Jake was always jealous of Lewis in high 

school

I looked at him

Are you allowed to have friends but I’m not?” 

Jake knew I was referring to Summer, but he 

didn’t respond. 

Summer teared up. I’m sorry, Evie. Jake and

are just friends.” 

I won’t bother you anymore.” 

I won’t bother you anymore.” 

She ran away crying

Jake turned around and said, Evie, when are 

you going to stop?” 

He chased Summer

I started crying

I miss my parents

I put my hands on my stomach and watched 

him go

I regret running away with you.” 

Summer love’s return journey

Summer love’s return journey

Status: Ongoing

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