Chapter 7 Seven

• Justina's Point Of View
• "Jasper was never your true mate."
• Those words rang deep in my head as I walked back home with Dawn blasting music through her headphones.
• I knew he betrayed me but I was sure that- or was I mistaken?
• "Damn, this is too much to take in for real!"
• "What?" Dawn asked removing her headphones from her head. "What is it?"
• "No it's just the whole thing and Jasper is just- too much to take in."
• "I know honey I know." Her face fell as she stared at me, the pain I was going through she could feel them, it was written all over her face. Her concern and care.
• "Thank you."
• "What for?"
• "For understanding."
• "You're an amazing person, Justina, jasper doesn't know what he missed and I pray he never does."
• My eyes darted back and forth as my head was still lost in a bag of thoughts. "Yeah me too."
• The walk back home was silent but satisfying, it gave me time to recollect myself and think properly, immediately we got home Dawn jumped on the bed and slept off.
• "Can't believe she was so tired she missed dinner," I laughed under my breath as I placed a blanket over her body. "Thank you," I whispered before leaving her room.
• I prepared something small and light for dinner, I wasn't hungry but I needed to feed the baby. I took one spoon into my mouth at first I scrunched my nose but it tasted delicious the moment it hit my tongue.
• "Wow," I gasped as I swallowed feeling satisfied.
• "What you cooking stranger?!" Dawn asked as she stepped in, her eyes were still full of sleep.
• "You awake?"
• "Partially, my stomach woke me up."
• "Wow," I laughed. "You have a gift."
• "Ugh, stop being greedy and share!"
• "I'm eating for two people, sorry." I stuck my tongue out to her which made her hiss
• "Stingy." She snorted as she headed to the kitchen to prepare something for herself.
• After a while, she came with two plates, gave me one, and took one for herself.
• "For me?"
• "Yeah, two humans remember?"
• "Thank you," I said as I took a spoonful into my mouth, I instantly melted the moment it touched my tongue.
• "This is very good," I mumbled with food still in my mouth.
• "I made it so it has to be perfect." She bragged as she took another spoon into her mouth and sighed with satisfaction.
• "Show off," I hissed under my breath.
• "Jealous!"
• "I'm not!" I defended myself. "I am also quite a wonderful cook."
• "Agreed, but I'm better."
• "Please let it out!" I laughed.
• We spent the night talking, mostly about random stuff, I skipped any conversation that could led to my mother or Jasper. Just like as if Dawn knew she also avoided bringing up any sensitive topic.
• "Alright, it's late. We both have work and more importantly, that baby needs its rest and mother's energy."
• "Alright, thanks again."
• She let out a deep breath before speaking. "One more thank and I'll shove something down your mouth probably a tape."
• "I'm sorry it's just- no one has ever been there for you like you did."
• "I know but it's okay, don't worry. I'm here and your mother is too."
• Right, my mother...
• "Goodnight Justina, have a wonderful night's rest."
• "You too."
• I laid my head on the pillow hoping to fall asleep fast but it never came, so I decided to count sheep before I lost consciousness and drifted into a deep relaxing sleep.
• The next day.
• I woke up feeling extremely tired, I picked up my phone to check the time.
• 8 am
• That explains why I'm weak, I slept by 3 am, but 5 hours of rest shouldn't affect me, right?
• 4 hours later.
• Yep, I was wrong. It did affect me.
• "What's wrong with you?" Dawn asked her voice laced with concern as I kept zoning in and out for the past few hours.
• "Yeah." I lied.
• No, I'm not okay, I need to sleep!
• "You don't look like, you have eye bags." She gently rubbed the corners of my eyes with a frown on her lips.
• "You didn't sleep on time?"
• I chuckled nervously and avoided her gaze. "Who still sleeps on time? Pfffft old school."
• Even though I cracked a stupid joke she didn't laugh or change her facial expression, the Dawn I knew would have mocked me for making such a lame joke but instead, she just stood with an unimpressed look on her face.
• "Not funny."
• "Figured."
• She shot one eyebrow up and sat on the floor next to me. "Want to talk?"
• "It's nothing important Dawn, I'm just stressed."
• "Then take the day off, you need it. Go rest."
• "And have you done everything?!" My eyes widen. "Hell no, you need some assistance and that's me."
• "May I remind you that yesterday was emotionally draining for you and you have a growing child in your belly which is your number one priority now." She folded her arms looking like a grandmother as her face aged due to stress.
• I'm only stressing her more, I'm not even helping.
• "Okay, I'll leave."
• "Thank you," she stood and continued working. "And don't just leave, please rest."
• "Sure thanks."
• "Always welcome."
• I left and headed back home, but I got hungry and decided to step out for a snack. I decided to also do some small shopping, Dawn is doing all the work, and I can't let her do it anymore.
• I got some few things we may need and started walking back home, on my way I got lost as I decided to follow a shortcut route.
• "Great one Justina!" I groaned as I looked around. The place seemed familiar but I wasn't sure. As I wondered about trying to get out I realized I was walking in a circle and this made me more confused.
• "The hell?"
• I walked again for 5 minutes but I still couldn't get out, opposite me was a thick forest, I swallowed hard as I moved away.
• "Are you lost, young lady?"