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EPOV
I could just kill this man, I felt flashes of anger run through my entire body. Damn impertinent fool, I was about to kiss her, she was going to kiss me, maybe that was all I needed to make her remember!
I set my emotions in check, I feared I would shatter his teeth with a well planted blow in his face, and in his own house. I had to remain as cool as possible.
-"What are you up to Rivers, huh? Tell me" - I enquired.
-"I don't know what you are talking about." the man answered coldly.
-"Don't play fool with me it doesn't suit you. What's the idea of interrupting us like you just did? Mind you, is not the first time, every time I seem to have a true connection with her, you sense it and come and ruin the moment for us. Until now, i thought it was just a coincidence or that you have a terrible sense of timing, but now I'm sure you are truly determined to ruin a chance for us, so I ask again: what are you up to?"- I fiercely said, more angry than I cared to show.
-"Well, you want the truth? Fine. I don't believe you are a good match for her Rochester, that's all, she deserves better. As my cousin, I must guard her from bad company. The only reason you are allowed in this house is because Jane seems to enjoy your company, and for some strange reason, my sisters like you as well, even Hannah. As for me? I don't trust you one bit." he replied calmed.
-"Oh I'm glad you finally spoke your mind, you are always so stiff, I feel like I'm speaking to a tree." - I said, I felt I was reaching the limit of my patience. -"And would you mind telling me, why am I not a good match for Jane? Who made you judge of couples?"-
-"You have some nerve asking.. You deceived her, you wanted to make her your mistress, lead her into a life of sin. God has been so good to her, she ran away from you and lived a poor but honest life here, and until you showed up, she was building her life again, away from temptation and …."-
"-And with you as husband? Is that what bothers you? That she chose me and not you? She forgave me before the accident happened, we were going to marry, you know it, you know she loves me, and yet you will keep us apart? Some good Christian you are indeed, interfering in people's happiness." - I boldly interrupted him.
-"First of all, calling it an "accident" must set some sort of relief upon you, am I right? That was no accident, your reckless behaviour and actions led to Jane being shot, there's nobody to blame but you. It's you who brought that man to our lives, who shot you in the leg and nearly killed Jane." Replied St. John. I could feel his anger was rising as well, this may actually end up in violence… He calmed himself, crossed his arms and proceeded with his train of thoughts.
"I don't believe in coincidences Rochester, I know you wouldn't understand this because you don't have God in your life, but I believe nothing happens by chance. God has a plan for everything, even when bad things happen is for a reason. Jane's bullet in the head made her forget exactly the part that should have never happened in her life, that is of course, you. She doesn't remember you, or what happened between both of you. I believe God saved her from you once again, gave her a new opportunity to live a life with honesty and dignity. I will guard God's plans as far as I am able, and I might as well let you know, I plan to marry Jane and take her to India with me despite everything. She will accept this time I know, now that she has no strong feelings for you to cloud her judgement." -
This drove me to the edge of my self control, I jumped to him, grabbed his clothes with my hands curled into fists and shook him. He was taller than me, but I was stronger than him.
-"You must truly hate Jane with all your strength to insist on making her miserable. Taking her to India with you? She will never accept it, and if she does, you might as well give her a death sentence! She's too frail to survive there, working day and night, are you insane? Besides, you selfish bastard, you don't love her! I know you love Rosamond Olivier, why don't you take her as your wife and leave Jane alone?!"- I replied, my teeth clenched.
He shoved me away with both arms, had some trouble doing it, but in the end, I softened my grip and he released himself. He arranged his neckcloth and replied - "You know nothing of that Rochester, mind your own business. And try to start getting away from Jane, remember, I will be like a shadow watching your every step, especially when you are with her. I will convince her to come with me, there's nothing you can do to prevent it. Good day to you"
He left the house and left me all alone like a fool, standing in the middle of the living room, my jaw opened in surprise of his intentions. I had to act fast, I had to do something, time is running out...