NovelEnglishAxell? Albert settled into the sofas cushions. After pondering a spell, he looked up, querying, Hows he holding up behind bars? Whats the legal buzz? Emma hesitated. He owned up to his deeds. As per Ms. Fowler, his due for charges and sentencing pronto. Hes got a hankering to see you.
Thats what Ms. Fowler spilled this morning. Are you going to visit Albert rose? Adjusting his cuff link, he quipped, Sure thing. Set it up.
Before Jessie rolled into the villa, Albert had one last tete-a-tete with Axel Ina cramped room, Axell was hauled out.
He looked beat down, like hed aged a decade overnight.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtBack in the day, Axell might not have been born with a silver spoon, but he came from a brainy bunch, solid middle-class. To see him hit rock bottom like this was a shocker.
Aniron barrier stood between Axell and Albert as they locked eyes.
Albert retained his mature, dashing demeanor, appearing every bit the successful businessman. Even the staff here treated him with respect.
Mr. Waston, you guys chat. Give me a holler if you need anything.
Albert gave a slight nod, keeping his composure.
His gaze shifted to Axell who had an unkempt beard and bloodshot eyes.
With awry grin, Albert offered Axell a smoke. Its low-tar. Wont hurt you as much. Arent doctors all about health? Axel, hardly a smoker, accepted.
Leaning over the iron railing, Albert it it for him. After a couple of puffs, Axell met Alberts eyes. | messed up, he admitted.
Albert offered a small smile but stayed silent.
Axells eyes took on a yellow tinge. He took another drag, his voice tinged with bitterness. | know its too late to turn back. | did wrong, and | know you wont let it slide. And giving my folks cash to clear off?
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmThats your way of saying Im due for a decade in prison.
Axells tone turned self-deprecating as he eyed the cigarette between his fingers. You paid ten million dollars to buy me a decade. A million a year, isnt that something? Mr. Waston When | heard the news, you know what | thought? Thought itd be nice to be loaded. If | was, | wouldnt have lost Jessie to you. | wouldnt have to put up with Debra either. | cant stand her, but for my careers sake, so | have to play along.
His hand shook as he held the cigarette, lips trembling in sync.
I have to admit, Im into Jessie. Shes gorgeous and got a great vibe.
Guess | got caught up trying to one-up you. | forgot my own faults. You, man, youre slick. Here | am locked up, while youre just a bit bruised. But Ireckon Jessies going to stick with you out of guilt for good.
Axel spilled his guts.
When Axell wrapped up, Albert spoke up gently. Axell, youre kicking yourself cause you didnt love Jessie enough, didnt think she was worth it. | almost bit the dust, but | have no regrets. Because she finally felt something for me. Axell, Jessies a gem. | didnt treat her right before.
But shes mine now; cant hand her off.
Axell didnt argue. He wasnt dumb. He knew Albert had shown mercy.
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