Chapter 33

Hello dear friends, I am back and it has been a long while. Happy to be back nonetheless. Here is the next chapter to the story that you guys wanted me to continue. Honestly, I am thrilled and glad to continue it. Hope you enjoy. :)

Time was passing by and Jay had to leave soon. None of them spoke about it, but they were well aware of the fact and dreaded it. Hailey was also recovering from her injuries and she too would be joining back work soon, at which Jay was not thrilled one bit. He thought she needed more rest and wasn't ready still. Hailey was used to this overprotective nature of his, so she didn't mind it or say anything because she knew that's how he was. But if she were to be completely honest with herself, she would perceive that she loved it when he took control and took care of her. He really was perfect in every way and she didn't know how she had got such a man. It was almost late evening when Jay came back from the passage outside. Voight had called him again. Hailey was seated on one of the chairs and she looked up immediately when he entered. She shot up her eyebrows, her way of enquiring. He looked at her for a long moment and replied, "I have to be there tomorrow."

Hailey didn't react in any particular way but simply got up and said, "Well, in that case let's have an early dinner and call it a day."

She was not looking at him and he knew she was trying her best to let this go. Whenever she was hurt or disappointed she didn't look at him, because the moment she did, she would either break down or he would. He left it, he didn't try to force her. Because in trying to console her he too might not be able to keep it together and that would prove to be really bad for the both of them. So when she suggested an early dinner, he simply nodded and replied, "Yeah, that's a good idea."

Most of the dinner was eaten in silence, none of them too sure about what to say, or to even say anything at all. Finally Hailey asked, "How's Intelligence?"

"They are carrying on, it has been light for the past few weeks and Vanessa has also been there. She didn't go for her undercover assignment. She'll probably start when I go back," he replied, incorporating all the necessary points.

Hailey nodded and continued with her food. In that moment she realised she missed Intelligence so much but she could never choose anything over Jay. And during that thought she looked at him, she hadn't looked at him all evening. She found him looking back at her and their eyes spoke about what they were going through. But before anything more could be exchanged Hailey got up, having finished her food apparently and left Jay on the verge of saying something. She knew she had to keep it together and the best way to do that was to avoid any kind of contact with him.

Finally Hailey was in her room, setting the bed for the night. She spotted Jay at the door but continued her work. He spoke, "I can sleep in the other room."

At that she turned towards him. She hadn't thought about all this at all and now that the time had come, she didn't know what she wanted. Did she want Jay next to her? Yes, she wanted him. Did she want him to hold her all night? Of course. Did she want to be in his arms all night long? Yes, she wanted that, but she couldn't allow herself that comfort anymore, because he was leaving tomorrow. If she let herself feel the joy and bliss with him, she would suffer more the following day and the days after that.

Jay was still standing at the door. He sensed her inner turmoil and said, "I think I'll go there," and he turned to leave.

"Wait," she interrupted him.

He looked back at her and saw in her eyes what he himself felt. She wanted him but was troubled that it would be the last time for a while. She continued, "You can stay here Jay."

He nodded gently and entered the room, shutting the door behind him. He walked towards her and stood in front of her and whispered, "I need you. Just one more"—

"Yeah," she interrupted him, not daring to look at him.

They were so close, he was literally looking down at her. But her eyes were fixed anywhere but on his. He moved in closer, just an inch away from her now. As he did that he could see her catch her breath and close her eyes. He leaned down and gently kissed her lips, not pushing too much as he didn't want her to feel trapped. She didn't react for a long while, but just when he was about to withdraw she held his cheeks softly, eyes still closed and pulled him in for a kiss. He reciprocated now, hands on her waist and eyes closed as well. They were so involved in the kiss that they didn't even realise they had reached the edge of the bed. But they didn't stop still, instead continued more vigorously. Hailey was against the bed and she knew even one slight push would make her fall on it. And that's what happened, desperation and need had overtaken their beings and they collapsed on the bed together, Hailey down and Jay over her. She opened her eyes for the first time and directly met his. He smiled briefly and urged her to climb the bed higher. She obliged and he got off and stood in front of her. He slowly pulled his T-shirt over his head and dropped it on the floor. It was like Hailey was falling in love with him all over again. He looked so hot and cute at the same time that she was immediately turned on. He walked towards her now and climbed over her his hands grabbing hers and placing them to the side. Their fingers were intertwined and he started his assault, kissing her lips first. He moved down her neck and then on her collar bone and kissed her upper body in spite of her shirt being on. As he finished he reached for the buttons on her shirt and started unbuttoning them gently. Meanwhile, her hands were in his hair, going through them and urging him to come to her. He did and she kissed him.

Her shirt was off in no time and now he was trying to unclasp her bra which was also discarded in the next moment. He played with her breasts and Hailey was moaning silently. Every time he touched her it was like her body was on fire. Finally she whispered, in between hurried breaths, "Jay…?"

He was kissing her abdomen and he looked up at her. She never really spoke when they were making love. He asked, "Yeah?"

Her eyes were glistening and he wondered what had happened. She said softly, looking him directly in the eyes, "Don't go."

Something in him broke. His heart was crushed. Tears appeared almost immediately in his eyes. Seeing her so vulnerable pained him. She had let down her guard completely and was literally begging him not to leave. He got up, realising that he wasn't going to be able to hold it together anymore. He got off the bed and stood facing in the other direction, letting the tears roll down silently. He heard movement behind him but didn't turn. Then he felt her bare breasts pressed against his bare back, her hands wrapping him from behind. It was never a good idea when her hands were on his chest, he almost instantly stopped breathing. He held them, mainly to keep his balance and spoke in a whisper that was barely audible, "Hailey…"

"What?" she asked kissing his cheek.

"Don't do this…please," he replied, hoping that the words would come out before he broke down completely.

She withdrew her hands from his chest and made him turn towards her. She asked gently, "Do what?"

"Make this harder for me. I don't want to leave you Hailey, but I don't know how that can happen right now," he said.

She looked at him a moment and said, "I know, you're right. We still have tonight right?"

He nodded, though not convinced by her sudden change of behaviour. Hailey had realised for a moment she had let her heart speak and it had resulted in this. Usually it was Jay who behaved in this manner but today it was her turn and she had only started when she realised that they would be really hurt and sad if she continued. So she switched tracks completely and forgot all her worries, after all they did have tonight. She pushed him on the bed and before he could even get up she was on top of him. She removed his pants and underwear together and threw them on the ground. Then she worked on her pants and discarded them with her underwear as well. Jay was still lying down, too shaken by the sudden speed that Hailey had picked up. And before he could even realise she was on top of him again and the moment his erection touched her core he groaned loudly and Hailey screamed. They really didn't need any sort of preparation, they were beyond ready. Hailey got up slightly, her hands pressing his abdomen for support, and positioned herself on him. She sat down slowly and they stilled, Jay panting and Hailey with her head thrown back.

She started moving slowly, her breasts bouncing in the process. Jay held them and played with them as she increased the pace, letting out sexy moans and screams in between. She leaned down, clearly tired and inching closer to her release. Jay started thrusting his hips upwards, groaning and panting. Her hands were on his chest, pressing hard, all the while screaming and moaning in pleasure. One final thrust and they both came together, panting and perspiring. Hailey lifted herself a little and freed herself from him and lay down on him, her head on his chest and hands wrapped around his body. They stayed like that for a while. Then slowly Jay slid out from her embrace and loomed on top of her. He leaned down close to her ear and whispered, "I'm not done yet."

Hailey smiled softly and pulled him in for a passionate kiss, clearly she too wanting more. And they went for round two. Jay's sole purpose was to give her the pleasure she deserved and craved for and he did just that. He made her scream out of her mind, he made her moan in his mouth, he made her whimper and thrash uncontrollably under him and he made her come, all the while looking at her. Hailey herself was not short on the treatment she gave him. She made him pant, made him groan and come hard inside her. They were perfect for each other.

It was past three in the morning when Hailey awoke suddenly. There was no particular reason for this but she did wake up and realised she was naked still. She turned to Jay's side and saw that he was sound asleep, naked as well. They hadn't bothered to get dressed, they had simply stayed in each other's arms and fallen asleep. She got up slowly and started looking for her shirt. She put it on and put on her underwear as well and went to the kitchen. She gulped down a glass of water and felt at ease, she was thirsty suddenly. She returned to the room to see that Jay was still sleeping as soundly, the sheets covering his lower half and his torso exposed. She went to her side and leaned against the headrest. A million thoughts were traversing her mind but she knew that she had to accept this fact soon, Jay was going to leave in the morning and there was nothing anybody could do about it. She had to be strong and have faith in their relationship, believe that it would work this time no matter what. She was going to make sure that it worked this time and that they didn't have to go through what they went before.

The following morning Hailey woke up before him and found him sprawled lazily on the bed. She was going to miss this. She went to his side and called out, "Jay! Jay! Wake up!"

He only stirred. She called out again, "Jay! Wake up! You're going to miss your flight."

This time he responded, still half in his sleep, "Two minutes Hailey. Just two minutes."

She had never understood this two-minute business. I mean, how much could one manage sleeping in two minutes? She went to him, decided that she was going to pull the sheets off now. She grabbed the sheets and pulled hard but Jay was practically holding onto them and groaning, "Hailey! Please, just give a couple of minutes."

She yanked again and this time she managed pulling a little. She continued and suddenly Jay held her hand and pulled her on him. She had not expected this one bit and she was surprised to see herself on him. From the look in his eyes she knew exactly what he had in mind and knew that she had to get off immediately. She tried, but he pulled her even closer. Jay said, "You're not going anywhere. We're going to finish this."

Hailey blushed but she had had enough. As it is they were getting late and Jay was not even out of bed. She tried again, her hands pressing hard against his chest to lift herself off but failed. Instead Jay asked, "Can you hear that?"

"Hear what?" she asked, perplexed. Clearly her mind was not on all this right now.

"My heartbeat? It races only when your hand is on my heart," Jay said looking at her.

She could but she said, "Jay, we're seriously going to get late. Come on, stop all this."

By now she could feel his erection and that turned her on. He sensed that and his hands reached her underwear immediately. He started pulling them down slowly, intentionally teasing her. She threw her head back in pleasure and lifted her legs so he could pull it out. The moment her core touched his member both of them screamed. She positioned herself on him and started moving her hips. Meanwhile, Jay started unbuttoning her shirt, she wasn't wearing anything inside. They were both naked and going at it again. Suddenly Jay halted her movements and got up in one motion and swapped their positions. She was under him now and he entered her in one fell motion making her moan loudly. Her hands were on his back and she couldn't help but scratch it and hold it tightly. Finally they came hard on each other. They stayed there for a moment and then Jay got up and left the room suddenly realising that they were getting late. Hailey was still lying on the bed, completely naked and satisfied and realising that this was another thing she was going to miss.

They reached the airport finally, after a lot of hurrying up and bustling. Both of were satisfied by how they had spent their previous night but there was a constant pain in their hearts, perhaps one that would remain until they were separated by distance. They reached the gate at which Jay was to board his plane and halted, now looking at each other. There really was nothing left to say, all was conveyed by their looks. Hailey approached him one last time and hugged him, her eyes beginning to form tears. Her hand was on his neck like always and she held him tightly. Jay reciprocated and caressed her hair gently assuring her that he would be fine. Within, he knew that he too needed reassurance that this was going to work out this time. And Hailey's hug was enough to assure him of that doubt. They parted finally, both inwardly aware that they didn't know when they would meet the other again. Finally Hailey said, "Be careful."

He nodded and told her, "You too, please."

His please was really a sort of begging because she had suffered her fair share of problems and accidents recently. She nodded knowing exactly what he meant. Finally she said, "Call me when you reach."

"I will," he replied.

"See you, Jay," she said emotion taking over her now.

"See you soon, Hailey," he said, himself full of emotions.

And like that he turned and left, without looking back, because who wanted more pain? Hailey stayed there a moment longer after he had gone and then left as well.

After a couple of hours Hailey received a text from her boyfriend who was now in Chicago. It read, "Have reached safely. Will call later as Voight wants me at the district."

She typed a quick message, "Okay, talk to you soon. Take care."

He concluded their brief chat by sending her a heart emoji. She sighed heavily. Jay was already in Chicago and they were already miles apart. But it was all for the best, she coaxed herself. They would make it work this time, that she had faith in. And it was enough for the moment.

And here's the end of the chapter. I hope you guys liked it. I already have some ideas for future chapters, let's see how they pan out. Until then, take care and thank you reading. :)

BTW, what did you guys think of yesterday's episode? I thought it was marvellously written and executed. Hats off to the entire team. So much was answered yesterday yet so many questions remain in one's mind. We are really getting into Upstead's relationship now and one can see all the tensions and differences. I am slowly beginning to realise that they have such different temperaments. But I am certain that they will work everything out and be happy eventually. The ending as well was quite powerful, Voight really knows each of them very well. Let's see what comes next, fingers crossed. And feel free to share your thoughts. :)