Free Pure Heart: Anything for You Series - Book 1 by Ann Wynn

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    Joana continued to wave until she could no longer see Michael's car from her home. She entered her apartment building with a smile on her face. For the first time, she was able to kiss him. Although it was a mere kiss on his cheek, she hoped she would be able to kiss his lips too. She figured she would have to do better next time to get that. How? She did not know yet but she had ways, she always had. She brought her phone out from her pocket and started sending him a text message to thank him for last night. She did not add the details. She just wanted to show him how much she appreciated him. She opened her front door and closed it behind her, when she suddenly heard someone banging on her front door. She carefully walked to the front door to see who it was when she heard Carl's loud voice outside. He was cursing and making a lot of noise, which made her nervous.
     
    “I know you're there, Joana. Let me in now! Let's talk about this. Please, I miss you.” He slurred, which was a sure sign that he had been drinking.
     
    “Go home, Carl! Your pregnant wife needs you now more than ever.” She coaxed him.
     
    “But I don't love her anymore. I told you I would divorce her for you. Just don't do this to me. Let's talk about this. Baby, please.” He begged.
     
    Carl refused to leave her front door and if this kept up, everyone in building would know what a home-wrecker she was. She dialed Michael's number and hoped that he would answer right away. Michael's apartment was near Joana's. When he heard his phone ringing, he expected to hear Juliana's voice on the other side of the line, but was surprised to hear Joana's. In his mind, he debated on whether he should receive the call or not. He decided it would be rude if he did not answer. He sighed before answering the phone only to hear Joana's hushed voice. She was frantic, and he knew something was wrong.
     
    “Michael, please help me. Carl is here outside my front door and he's been trying to break the lock to get in. I'm scared. Please help me.” She pleaded.
     
    He exhaled for patience. He had not parked his car yet. He was pissed off that this was happening now of all the days, but he felt guilty. What if she got hurt because he refused to help her? He wouldn't have that. Juliana might end up blaming him if something bad happened to Joana, and he wouldn't have that.
     
    “Okay. I'll try to be there as soon as I can.”
     
    With that he ended the call and drove back to her apartment. He no longer bothered to park well. He ran as fast as he could to the 3 rd floor where Joana's apartment was, and saw a good-looking blonde who reeked of alcohol. He was desperately asking Joana to let him in. He looked harmless except for the fact that he looked crazed. He knew he wouldn’t have it easy, and with that thought he felt even more upset.
     
    “Hey buddy! Back away from the door.” He commanded Carl, who just looked at him but ignored his command. Michael wondered if he did not hear him or if he was just ignoring him. His patience was thinning now, and if Carl would continue giving him a hard time, he knew he would just snap.
     
    Joana heard Michael's voice outside. She held on to her phone, dialed his number and called him. Michael looked at his ringing phone and answered only to hear Joana's voice on the other side of the line. When Carl realized that Michael was a friend of Joana's, he got angry and stopped pleading her to let him in. He focused his attention on him instead.
     
    “Who are you and what are you doing here? Are you Joana's new boyfriend?” He looked at him with contempt. Michael was taken aback by his aggression. Although initially he did not want to hit him, now he had the urge to do so badly.
     
    “Yes, I am, and my girlfriend called me to make sure you stop harassing her.” Carl laughed at what he said and moved closer to him.
     
    “Harassing her? Did she tell you I was doing that? I would never! I love her and I want us to be