Summary for chapter three: Hunter finally admits his true feelings to Jennifer, even though she can't hear yet.

Author's note: I'm making this chapter kinda short so bare with me.

Date: June 22, 2005

Chapter three

The next day...

Vince was getting impatient. He called Jennifer's hotel room three times already but still no answer. He was getting worried. How can he get through the day without hearing her voice?

Suddenly, Hunter barged in his office, shockingly crying. Vince bolted up from his seat and ran right towards him, sitting him down on the sofa so he could calm down.

"Man, calm down. Now, tell me why in the blue hell did you run in here like a maniac?" Vince demanded.

Hunter took a deep breath. "It's about Jennifer. You need to get down there to the hospital right now!"

Vince was getting alarmed at what he said. "Hunter, tell me what happened to her."

"I received a phone call from the cleaning lady. She said she heard a gun go off in her hotel room. She ran up there and saw Jennifer's husband leaving. When she walked inside, she saw her lying on the floor in the pool of her own blood," Hunter explained, breathing heavily.

Vince just sat there, his whole body froze with shock, anger and disbelief. How could Chris do this to his wife, of all people?

"How is she, Hunter?" Vince asked, his voice cracking.

"Not so good. Doctors told me she lost a lot of blood and her injuries are severe. They may have to conduct surgery to correct the problem." Hunter tried not to choke.

Vince wrapped his arm around his shoulder. "What about Chris? Did they catch him?"

Hunter shook his head. "No. He disappeared without a trace. They don't know where he went."

Damn, Vince uttered under his breath. How could they not catch the bastard? Jennifer told him every time she got her husband arrested, the police was just three inches away from the hotel.

"Hunter, go and see about her. I'll see you later," Vince suggested.

He left without another word. Vince covered his face in his hands and sobbed softly. All he could do was pray. Pray for his 'daughter's' recovery.

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Hunter looked at Jennifer, who was lying on the bed. His heart hammered with pain because of her condition. How could Chris hurt a beautiful woman like her at this point? Hell, how could her own family hurt her like this?

Finally, he broke down and cried harder. He already lost his wife. He didn't wanna lose her. Jennifer meant everything to him. He already loved her.

"Please, Jennifer. Don't die!" Hunter cried. Tears fell from his eyes. He couldn't believe her husband would do this.

Suddenly, he saw her opening her eyes. Jennifer looked at him and saw how emotional he was.

Although she couldn't hear right way, she was able to read his lips. What he said couldn't have been more clear.

Hunter loved her.

Can you believe it? 'The Game' actually loves her!

Anyway, please review!

Preview for chapter four:

"Hunter, I read your lips. You know you can't hide from me," Jennifer said firmly.

"What did you say?" Hunter was stunned.

"I read everything you said through your lips. I know you love me," she finally revealed.

Hunter was supposed to be offended, but, for some reason, he wasn't. He knew the truth was gonna come out, but not so soon.

The question is, do she feel the same way about him?

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