Chapter 4
If Jack was surprised then Martha was shocked. She couldn't quite believe that he was her neighbour. She contemplated the fact that she would have to see him all the time and as much as the idea didn't bother her, the situation was just all wrong. She looked at him and he looked right back at her. For a moment they held the gaze and then Martha quickly composed herself. The last thing she needed was Chris suspecting anything. She refused to look Jack in the eye.
As Jack helped Chris and Martha move in she tried to avoid him at all costs. Every time Jack entered a room she left pretending that she was going to get another box or help Chris. Each time Jack saw right through her act. The few times when they did touch the attraction was clear. They both felt it and it was strong.
Eventually the Holden's left and Martha sighed in relief. She made her excuses and left for the beach. She loved it there. The beach had already charmed her and she could think of no better way to relax; or to let go of all her problems. She looked out at the sea and cursed herself for the millionth time for getting herself into this mess. She had really wanted to see where her and Jack could have gone; but she was with Chris and she had no choice.
However, as much as she hated herself, she hated Chris even more. He had taken advantage of her and now she would have to spend the rest of her life with him. Her wedding, scheduled in just six short months was supposed to be the happiest day of her life. But it would be her worst.
Jack got home, went straight to his room and collapsed on his bed. He sighed. He had finally met someone who made his heart skip a beat and she was off limits. To Chris. The moment jack had met him he had not liked him. Although Chris and Martha seemed happy he had almost seemed to control her. Something just wasn't quite right, but he put it down to jealousy. Of course he didn't want their relationship to be going well; but he had to face facts: they were moving in together and they were engaged. They had to be going well. He really no longer knew what to do so he decided that he would go for a walk. But as he entered the living room he saw Tony and Lucas sitting down, waiting.
"So,"
said Tony, "are you going to tell us what is going on?" Jack
looked at them, a confused look on his face.
"Don't try and
deny it." said Lucas knowingly. Jack just continued to stare at
them with an even more puzzled look on his face. Tony
continued:
"Come on Jack mate we saw the way you and Martha
looked at each other." Jack was shocked. Had it really been that
obvious?
