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Jason watched as Sonny left Brenda standing alone in the rain. He never thought that he'd feel bad for Brenda. She just looked so heartbroken. Jason looked at his watch. He noticed that Brenda hadn't moved from that spot for over five minutes. He walked over to her and stood in front of her. She still didn't budge. She looked like the life had been drained from her.
"Brenda, you can't stand in the rain all night. You'll end up getting sick," Jason said softly. Brenda still didn't move. She wasn't even blinking. He couldn't help but feel sorry for her. As much as he disliked Brenda, even she didn't deserve this. He knew that she loved Sonny. He also knew that Sonny promised Brenda to leave Lily tonight. By the way Brenda was acting he knew Sonny didn't leave her.
"Brenda, I know you're hurting right now, but it's pouring. We need to get you somewhere dry," Jason tired to explain. He watched Brenda fall to her knees and start crying in hysterics. He hated seeing her broken down like this. She deserved better than hope and empty promises.
"She's pregnant Jason," Brenda stammered out. Jason couldn't even make out what she had said. Everything was coming out in hysterics and heavy breaths. She looked so broken. Jason picked Brenda up and carried her to his place. He just wanted to make sure that she was okay. He couldn't just leave her to stand here alone in the rain. It was cold and it was pouring.
Jason opened his door and sat Brenda down on his couch. He went into the kitchen and got her a bottle of water. He's never seen Brenda this upset. He never really understood Brenda or why she did the things she did, but he knew that she didn't deserve this. She gave up everything to be with Sonny. She'd lost a lot of her good friends and her own sister refused to take part in her life because of Sonny's business.
"Thank you for getting me out of the rain Jason. You didn't have to help me but you did anyway," Brenda said when she finally snapped out of her trance. She never thought that Jason would be the person to help her. They never got along and all they did was fight. She knew that Jason didn't like her. He didn't even try to keep it a secret.
"I know I'm always ignoring you and that I'm not always nice to you. I just think that you deserve better than Sonny. He doesn't treat you right. He keeps promising that he'll leave Lily, but he won't. You just deserve better," Jason replied softly. He saw more tears forming in Brenda's eyes. She looked so lost and fragile. He just wanted to see her smile again. He was so used to seeing her bubbly and happy. He missed that.
"She's pregnant. Lily's pregnant. Sonny said he was going to leave her and then he found out that she was having his baby," Brenda choked out. She felt more tears running down her face. She hated that this was happening and she hated that she couldn't get over Sonny. He's already moved on from her. He had Lily and they were having a baby. Here she was unable to move on and all alone. She didn't have anyone.
"He doesn't deserve you. I want to see you happy Brenda," Jason said. He gently touched Brenda's face. When he looked into her eyes, he could see her pain and suffering. He didn't understand why he cared so much. He didn't even like Brenda. All she seemed to do was annoy him, but lately she's been growing on him. He didn't mind her as much.
"He's all that I've wanted though. I never meant to fall in love with him. It just happened. He said he loved me and then he's with Lily and she's pregnant. I know I need to get over him, but it's so hard," Brenda said quietly. She looked into Jason's eyes. The one's that were stone cold and showed no feeling. Right now she saw emotion in his eyes. He looked so haunted and upset. She relaxed on his arms and leaned her head on his chest. She was surprised that she felt so comfortable in Jason's arms. She felt so safe and secure. That was something she hasn't felt for a while now. She didn't know why, but she didn't want this moment to end.
"I think you should stay here tonight. I don't think you should be alone and I want to make sure you're okay," Jason said as he ran his fingers through Brenda's hair. He never noticed how soft her hair was. It also smelled good. Kind of like fruit and flowers.
"Are you sure?" Brenda asked weakly. She didn't realize until now how exhausted she was.
"I'm sure. I want you to stay. You can sleep in my bed and I'll just sleep on the couch tonight," Jason answered smiling He saw Brenda smile back and he melted. She was smiling because of him. He wanted to make her smile more.
"I don't want to kick you out of your bed. Why don't you have me sleep on the couch tonight?" Brenda replied. She reluctantly pulled out of Jason's arms and stretched. She really did need some sleep.
"I just want you to be comfortable. I don't mind sleeping on the couch tonight," Jason said. He pulled Brenda back to him and placed a soft kiss on her forehead. He held her in his arms again and couldn't help but smile. He could be himself around Brenda and he wasn't scared to show emotion. She was bringing out a lot of things in him that he had tried so hard to keep hidden.
"You didn't have to do this Jason. I really appreciate it," Brenda said. She looked up at Jason and blushed when he smiled at her. She wanted to stay in his arms and never move again.
"I know, I just want to see you happy again. I like seeing you smile," Jason answered.
"That means a lot to me Jason," Brenda replied smiling. She liked seeing this side of Jason. It made him seem so human.
"I think we should get some sleep," Jason suggested. He got up off the couch and helped Brenda up. He showed her to his room and grabbed a blanket for himself. He leaned over Brenda and kissed her cheek.
"I'll see you in the morning," Jason whispered in her ear. He smiled at her and then went downstairs to get some sleep. He couldn't wait to see Brenda in the morning. He never thought he would want to see Brenda, but he did. He just knew that tomorrow was going to be a good day.
TBC…
