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The three stood in silence that was loud enough to deafen the average person. Jae was the first to speak, “So what the f_ck does all of this mean Regina? I mean, what is it that you’re trying to say.”

Regina looked Jae in the eyes for the first time in months, “It’s over Jae. I don’t want to do this anymore. My heart isn’t in it.”

Jae refused to again lose her cool composure. “Cool, that’s cool. Ain’t nothing left to say then. Y’all didn’t have to do me like this though.” Although the statement was directed towards both of them, Jae intended for them to mostly sting Morgan. “I thought we were better than that.” She finally said above a whisper moving towards the door.

Morgan felt she needed to say something before allowing Jae to leave… “Bro… I’m sorry. I swear, as soon as I realized how serious you were about her.. I backed off. I was wrong.” but her words fell on deaf ears – Jae was out the door before her sentence was complete.
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Although it broke Regina’s heart to be suddenly be dismissed by Morgan, her pride wouldn’t allow her to do anything, but accept it. When in her presence, she pretended that nothing had ever happened. She was constantly coaching herself in being just as nonchalant about things as Morgan had been. Initially, it was difficult – to put her feelings aside, but the more Morgan pushed her away, the more determined Regina came to behave the same.

Although Jae fully intended on making the change and being faithful, with all that had been going in her life over the past few months, she was unable to look at another women. She spent all her time rebuilding her business… and her bond with Regina. She went home to her every night and was constantly looking for ways to go above and beyond in their relationship. Regina had been so supportive and understanding of her through the years, Jae knew she was the woman she was meant to spend her life with.

Morgan had literally moved on as if nothing had ever happened. She completely purged herself of all thoughts of Regina outside of their group socializing. She made her intentions clear in no longer pursing things between them, and she had full intentions of honoring her word. She went back to being Jae ever-present best friend and swore that she would take her lapse in judgment to the grave.
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Over the next couple of weeks, leading into months, it appeared that Regina just couldn’t find the right time to break the news to Jae. The same day that Regina announced her decision to Morgan, flames sparked up in Jae’s club – burning nearly half of it down. Regina couldn’t bare to end their relationship when for the first time, Jae needed her the most. After agreeing with Morgan to let some time pass and allow Jae to rebuild her business, Regina was again prepared to break the news to her. Unfortunately, the day before she was ready for that conversation, Jae received news that her brother passed away in the military overseas. Again, Regina felt compelled to be there for her and put the news to the side. Without an appropriate time to let her down, Regina continued to live her double life, while Morgan was starting to lose her patience… and interest.

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Regina was unusually quiet as she and Jae made their way over to Morgan’s house the next night. “What’s on your mind, baby?” Jae questioned as she pulled up to the curb.

Regina bit her lip before choosing her words carefully. “I.. I don’t know.. I’m just not feeling too well tonight. Let’s not stay long, okay?”

Jae looked Regina over with a defeated look, but nodded her head as she started to exit the car. “If you feel you can’t make it through the evening, we can go.” Still, Regina hadn’t moved from her seat. She hadn’t even bothered to take off her seatbelt yet. By now, Jae had made it over to her side of the car and was pulling the door open. Reluctantly, Regina removed her seatbelt and pried herself from the seat. Taking Jae’s hand, she slowly made it up the walkway. While Jae gently tapped on the door and waited for a response, Regina kept her eyes on her shoes in an attempt to avoid fidgeting.
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