A Promise Lost Between Two Worlds by Jaxon Hale Ryder 7 Summary
In “A Promise Lost Between Two Worlds,” Giovanni confronts Juliette, urging her to accept help as she struggles with her emotions and recent events. Despite his concern, Juliette chooses to get into a stranger’s car, highlighting her desire for independence. Upon returning home, she finds Ezekiel, her partner, anxiously waiting for her. His frantic worry contrasts with Juliette’s internal turmoil, as she feels suffocated by the expectations of both him and Giovanni, leading her to dismiss his concerns and retreat to the solitude of her bathroom.
As Juliette navigates her day, she is caught between the comforting routine of her life with Ezekiel and the impending finality of her divorce. She feels a sense of relief upon receiving confirmation that her divorce is finalized, a significant step towards her liberation. However, the emotional weight of her relationships becomes evident as she interacts with Ezekiel and Giovanni, who are preparing for a trip to Berlin. Their excitement feels alien to her, as she grapples with her own feelings of invisibility and the impending changes in her life.
On the day of the trip, Juliette collects her divorce certificate, symbolizing her freedom, but when a misunderstanding arises regarding flight tickets, she chooses to let Ezekiel and the others go on without her. This decision reflects her desire to break free from the constraints of her past. As she boards her flight to London, she captures a moment of triumph by posting a photo of her divorce certificate on social media, declaring her newfound independence. This act signifies a turning point, as she deletes the contacts of both Ezekiel and Giovanni, marking her commitment to living life on her own terms.
Meanwhile, Ezekiel grapples with his own feelings of loss and confusion as he realizes Juliette’s absence in his life. Despite his attempts to reach out to her during the flight, he faces the harsh reality that she may have blocked him, indicating a definitive end to their relationship. As he reflects on their time together, he is haunted by memories of her pain and the realization that he never truly saw her happiness. The story concludes with both characters on separate journeys, highlighting the emotional distance that has grown between them and the profound impact of Juliette’s decision to embrace her freedom.
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**A Promise Lost Between Two Worlds by Jaxon Hale Ryder**
“How can this possibly be none of my business?” Giovanni began, frustration seeping into his voice. But as the words hung in the air, he caught himself, the urgency of the moment shifting his tone. “Listen, my brother isn’t here right now. I can’t just stand idle while I see you like this. Please, just get in the car. I’ll take you home.”
Juliette didn’t even spare him a glance. Instead, she turned her back on him and climbed into the vehicle of the stranger who had come to her aid.
An hour later, Juliette pushed open the grand door of the villa, her heart sinking when she realized Ezekiel was already home.
The moment he spotted her, his expression morphed into one of sheer concern, and he sprang to his feet, rushing toward her. “Julie! Where on earth have you been? The hospital said you left on your own, and when I returned, you weren’t here. I was frantic!” His voice trembled with worry, each word laced with panic.
Giovanni and Ezekiel were masters of deception, she thought, their performances polished to perfection.
Juliette felt the weight of her own exhaustion pressing against her temples, a dull ache that clouded her thoughts. She shrugged him off dismissively, trying to appear nonchalant. “I just caught a bit of a chill. I need to take a shower first.”
With that, she turned and ascended the staircase, leaving Ezekiel’s puzzled voice trailing behind her.
“Julie, you packed away my clothes. Were you planning to surprise me with some new outfits for the season? I really don’t want anything formal,” he called after her, his tone a mix of confusion and hope.
Juliette halted momentarily, a flicker of realization sparking in her mind. Giovanni was the one who favored formal attire, not Ezekiel.
Forcing a smile that didn’t quite reach her eyes, she replied, “Don’t worry, I won’t be buying you anything.”
Once upstairs, she sank into the soothing warmth of the bath, allowing the hot water to envelop her and wash away the fatigue that clung to her like a second skin.
Half an hour later, she emerged from the bathroom, feeling slightly rejuvenated. But the room was empty, save for a cup of warm water and a note resting on the nightstand.
“Julie, something came up at work. I had to step out,” it read.
With a brief glance, she dismissed it, her mind already drifting elsewhere.
She opened her laptop and sent the photos she had taken to her assistant, her fingers flying over the keyboard. Almost immediately, a reply pinged back. “Julie, the director wants you to fly to London in three days for training. Can you make it?”
Just as she was about to check the status of her divorce paperwork, her phone buzzed again, pulling her attention away.
“Ms. Sullivan, your divorce is finalized. Please come to the courthouse at 9 a.m. next Monday to collect your documents.”
A wave of relief washed over her, and she quickly typed back to her assistant, “No problem. I’ll be there on time.”
Afterward, she took some fever medication and succumbed to a deep, dreamless sleep.
The next morning, as Juliette made her way downstairs, she was greeted by the sight of Giovanni and Ezekiel once more engaged in a playful battle over who would serve breakfast to Leilani.
Upon her entrance, Ezekiel immediately set down his dish and rushed to her side, taking her hand in his. “Julie, I just learned you went to help Kiel and Leila with their wedding photos yesterday. Was it exhausting?”
Giovanni’s gaze flickered briefly at their joined hands, and his voice dropped slightly, tinged with something unidentifiable. “Leila booked a trip to Berlin. We’re leaving in two days. You should come with us.”
Leilani chimed in, her excitement palpable. “Exactly! The snow in Berlin is breathtaking this time of year. It’s perfect for skiing and visiting the Christmas markets!”
As they chatted animatedly about the upcoming trip, Juliette felt like a ghost—present yet utterly invisible. Yet, oddly enough, she wasn’t disheartened. In just two days, she would finally collect her divorce certificate.
Everything was aligning perfectly for her to break free.
On the day of their trip, Juliette first made her way to the courthouse, her heart racing as she collected her divorce certificate. She kept one copy for herself and arranged for the other to be sent to the villa by courier.
Once her business was concluded, she arrived at the airport with time to spare.
While checking in, she was about to voice her truth when Leilani suddenly gasped, her eyes wide with realization. “Oh no… I think I only bought three tickets! I must’ve forgotten to get one for Ms. Sullivan.”
“It’s alright. You can still purchase another ticket now,” Giovanni said, casting a glance at Juliette.
Remaining composed, Juliette replied, “It’s fine. You all go ahead. I hope you have a wonderful trip.”
Just as she turned to leave, Ezekiel grasped her hand firmly. “Julie, I’ll go get the ticket with you.”
Leilani interjected gently, “But there are only two minutes left for check-in! If we miss this flight, we’ll have to wait until tomorrow.”
Her expression was troubled. “I have a tandem skydiving session booked for tomorrow morning and a dinner at a castle outside Berlin that evening. Everything is already arranged. If we miss this flight, it’ll just be me and Kiel.”
As she finished speaking, Juliette felt Ezekiel’s grip on her hand loosen.
She noticed the longing in his eyes as they remained fixed on Leilani, and a pang of sadness struck her heart.
“Don’t worry, I’ll handle it myself. You all go ahead. Don’t be late,” she said, her voice steady.
This time, Ezekiel didn’t argue. Instead, relief washed over his features as he said half-heartedly, “Alright, Julie, I’ll wait for you in Berlin.”
Juliette offered him a faint smile, her heart heavy. “Goodbye.”
As she watched them board the plane, she immediately turned toward her own terminal to check in for her flight to London.
Settling into the first-class cabin, she took a moment before takeoff to pull out her phone. Capturing a photo of the clear blue sky alongside her divorce certificate, she posted it on Instagram, her heart racing with a mix of exhilaration and liberation.
“Finally free. From now on, I’ll live as I please, far away from it all.”
With a finality that felt almost cathartic, she deleted both Ezekiel’s and Giovanni’s contacts from her phone.
As the plane ascended into the clouds, it carried her toward the promise of freedom.
Meanwhile, on the flight to Berlin, Ezekiel leaned back in his seat, eyes shut, but a hollow ache began to expand within him.
In a fleeting moment, Juliette’s face flashed in his mind, her expression as she bid him farewell lingering painfully in his thoughts.
Over the years, he had witnessed her in countless lights—gentle, worried, tears streaming down her cheeks when he was hurt, and helplessly sobbing when he pushed her too far in their intimate moments.
Yet he had never seen her smile while her eyes looked so utterly desolate.
A dull ache settled deep within him, one that felt both suffocating and familiar.
With Leilani momentarily excusing herself to the restroom, he turned to Giovanni, who was busy typing out emails beside him.
“Send Juliette a message. Give her the hotel address we booked in Germany,” he instructed, urgency creeping into his voice.
Giovanni paused, his fingers hovering above the keyboard. “Why should I do that?”
Ezekiel replied instinctively, “She seemed upset earlier. I should probably reach out and make it up to her.”
Giovanni remained still, an unreadable expression on his face.
The strange, uneasy feeling in Ezekiel’s chest intensified, prompting him to pull out his phone and compose a message himself.
“Julie, when you arrive in Berlin, go straight to The Ritz-Carlton.”
However, as soon as he hit send, a little exclamation mark appeared on the screen. The message had not gone through.
Frustrated, he quickly grabbed Giovanni’s phone to try again, but the same warning popped up.
“Message not delivered. The recipient may have blocked you.”
At that moment, one of their mutual friends shared a screenshot of Juliette’s Instagram post in the group chat.
The first thing that caught their attention was the clear image of her divorce certificate, a symbol of her newfound freedom.
Conclusion
In the wake of Juliette’s decision to sever ties with her past, she felt an exhilarating sense of liberation wash over her. As the plane soared into the sky, she embraced the promise of a future unburdened by the weight of her former life. The act of deleting Ezekiel’s and Giovanni’s contacts felt like shedding a skin that had long since become uncomfortable. It was a poignant moment of self-assertion, a declaration that she was no longer defined by her relationships or the expectations others had placed upon her. With each passing mile, she felt the shackles of her previous existence loosen, allowing her to breathe deeply for the first time in years.
Meanwhile, Ezekiel’s heart ached with the realization of Juliette’s departure, recognizing too late the depth of his feelings for her. The hollow sensation that settled in his chest was a stark contrast to the carefree excitement of his trip to Berlin. As he grappled with the implications of her decision, a sense of urgency propelled him into action, but it was already too late. The message he sent, meant to bridge the gap between them, was a futile gesture against the finality of her choice. The image of her divorce certificate on social media served as a painful reminder of the distance that had grown between them, a symbol of a promise lost amidst the chaos of their intertwined lives. As he sat in silence, the weight of regret began to anchor him, leaving him to ponder the cost of their unspoken truths and missed opportunities.
What to Expect in Next Chapter?
In the next chapter of “A Promise Lost Between Two Worlds,” readers can expect a deepening of the emotional turmoil that has been brewing between Juliette, Ezekiel, and Giovanni. As Juliette embarks on her journey to London, the weight of her decision to sever ties with her past will begin to settle in. The allure of freedom she felt in the air will start to clash with her lingering feelings for Ezekiel, leaving her in a precarious emotional state. Will she embrace her independence fully, or will the memories of her past relationships pull her back into a world she is desperate to escape?
Meanwhile, Ezekiel’s growing realization of what he has lost will take center stage. As he grapples with the implications of Juliette’s sudden departure and the message that never reached her, he will be forced to confront his own feelings of regret and longing. Giovanni’s role as the intermediary becomes increasingly complicated as he navigates his own feelings for Juliette while trying to support Ezekiel. Tensions will rise as the three characters find themselves at a crossroads, each facing choices that could alter the course of their lives forever. With the backdrop of Berlin’s enchanting winter landscape, the stakes are higher than ever, and the question remains: can love transcend the barriers they have built, or will they remain forever lost between two worlds?
Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of Iceland’s breathtaking cold.
