Jacob's pov.....

I could still hear Onika sobbing. I saw Agustin rushing out of his cabin. I know I shouldn't be here it's their personal matter but I can't bring myself to move my leg after hearing her pain filled voice which pierced right through my heart.

How can Agustin leave her there like this . I hate Agustin for what he has done to her. He will destroy everything why can't he understand he can never get Onika by forcefully tying her to himself this is not gonna end well if he doesn't change his ways.

I couldn't stand her crying anymore. I opened the door and what I saw made my heart cringe. She was lying there on the floor. Legs to her chest sobbing like an innocent lost child. I still remember how she used to be always smiling and welcoming, full of life. One misunderstanding have destroyed everything.

Sometimes I really wonder does Agustin deserves her. After going through so much in her life she deserves to be loved and cherished and not crying somewhere on the floor if Agustin can't understand that even after knowing the truth then he is past repentance.

In this very moment one thing was clear to me no , Agustin don't deserve her. What was killing me was even after knowing that I can't help her. I guess no one can Agustin would kill if anyone as much as tries.

She looked up our eyes met. What I saw there made me want to kill Agustin. There was so much pain evident in her eyes that it was physically hurting me to see her like this.

"Jackob" my name rolled off her tongue. Hearing my name from her did something at the pit of my stomach and my heart beat sped up. I know I shouldn't feel like this for her. She is my best friend's wife I have no right to feel like this. I am feeling as if I am betraying Agustin.

I have tried hard to maintain my distance from her but one look from her and all my resolve broke away at this moment I didn't care about anything other then for comforting her no matter what the consequences be.

"Onika"I said. She stood up and immediately wiped her tears away. Trying to appear strong. Though all of us know that Agustin won't rest till he gets what he wants but still she is here fighting him to others that may sound childish but How much I respect her for holding her grounds.

I went near her and told her to sit on the chair and gave her a glass of water. I took another chair and sat beside her. She was still hiccuping. Her eyes were swollen and red.

"How are you Onika."shit I shouldn't have asked that but before I could stop the words left my mouth.

" Funny you asked. Do I really need to answer that?"

"No I guess" I answered embarrassed

"It's nice to see you after so long."

"Can't say the same about you. Sorry no offence but I knew seeing you again meant seeing Agustin as well."she said honesty.

"None taken."

"Onika....I..I know it's not my place to tell you this but please give Agustin one chance. He has learned from his mistake. He is trying hard to make up for his mistake he just doesn't know the right way but he really love..."she didn't let me finish.

"Don't just don't. I know what love is and this is not love. He has learned from his mistake then so had I and believe me once is enough to last for a life time. It's easy for you to say because you haven't went through countless night of torture. You weren't deprieved of every drop of water for days. Because you don't know how it feels to lie in your own piss. Do you know how it feels to loose your....."she abruptly stopped as if realising what she was saying.

"You won't understand so just leave it. But don't you ever dare say that he loves me."

I clinched my fist hearing what she said. It's not that I didn't know before what Agustin has done it's just that hearing it from her makes it seem all the more real. Sometimes even I wonder does Agustin really love her or its just his obsession or maybe both if that is even possible.

When I looked at her she was throwing daggers at me. Oh god I came here to make her feel better but look what I did.

"I am sorry Onika I didn't mean to upset you. I..I just wanted to...to.." Jesus, why aren't the words leaving my mouth.

" To what? To make me feel better? Then here is a tip never take that bastard's name while trying to do so you will end up soiling it even more."she said with a tone of warning in her voice.

"Wow you really hate him don't you?" I asked.

"Yes, with every part the human anatomy possess."she said without hesitation.

She clutched her hairs in frustration after a minute of silence she said"sorry I didn't mean to be rude with you. I know none of this is your fault. It's just that you tend to losses your mind seeing your life go to ruins. But that doesn't give me the right to misbehave with you. So I am really sorry jackob." She said with honesty. She is the sweetest girl I have know.

"Hey it's ok I understand."I consoled her. Somehow I can't bring myself to believe that none of this is my fault. I have helped Agustin in many of his wrong doing out of obligation but it's getting harder day by day to follow his orders blindly especially if she is concerned.

"I am going home early today. So I shall leave now." I never wanted this moment to end. Oh god what is happening to me I can't go through this again. She was looking intensely at me I guess disappointment was written all over my face

"Shall I drop you home." I asked to divert her attention.

"That won't be required I will manage but thanks for asking."

"I insist that's the least I can do." I highly doubt that she can drive in this condition she can hardly open her eyes due to all the crying. I guess she too realised it as she nodded in response.
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The ride was a silent one but the silence wasn't awkward. If anything I was feeling peaceful just by sitting beside her. Somehow it felt right as if this is where I belong, by her side.

She broke my chain of thoughts " I..I..was..won.."

"What is it Onika you can ask me. Please don't hesitate."

"Can you lend me 55 thousand dollar I swear I will return every penny of it." Damn what do I do now.

"No, Onika I am sorry."she looked disappointed. There where fresh set of tears in her eyes. Maybe She expected me to help.

I felt a pang of guilt hit my gut.

But I denied her because I know Agustin very well if she pays her debt, Agustin will switch to other ruthless ways which will be even more painful for her, because one thing I am sure about, Agustin is not letting her go, money is just an excuse.

" Okay then kindly inform my new fucker of a boss I have made my decision. I will work for him till I pay the debt." She sounded tired and defeated like a broken doll. My hands were itching to hold her in my arms and console her that every thing will be all right.

We reached her home she was about to get out of the car but suddenly Out of no where she asked"How did Agustin came to know about Alex."
Fuck. Fuck. Fuck." Onika I..I.. actually Agustin told me to do a background check on you..I..I..am sorry."

"you told him! You helped that psychopath! I thought at least you are different from them but now I know why you, Agustin and Xavier were best friends. You all are same."

"Onika please listen..."before I can compleat my sentence She opened the door and closed it with a bang and I just sat there dumbstruck by the sudden change of event. How can she compare me with Xavier?! Maybe she is not in her right mind. Screw you Agustin De Luca. You can go fuck yourself. I am not helping you in ruining her life any further best friend or not.

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Hello guys..there is a sad news. . I am having my exams soon. If I don't study seriously I am gonna fail. So, I may not be able to update for a while. But believe me if I get time in between I will definitely try to update. I am really really sorry for the inconvenience.

Hope you all enjoyed the chapter.

Thank you all for reading this.
Have a nice day.
Ricky.