Jarrod pinned Nicole down on the seat, overpowering her. Then, in a hushed tone, he implored, "Nicole, please..."

Five years of yearning, and five years of agony, all culminated in this moment. He desired her, with a maddening intensity...

"Get off me!" Nicole's eyes were fierce. Her attempts to drive him away by kicking and biting him were futile.

In her desperation, she wasn't aware of what she had grabbed. Her vision blurred with rage, she swung blindly, striking at an unknown target.

Then, managing to free one hand, she slapped him fiercely.

"Ahh!" Nicole let out a piercing scream, her voice steeped in desperation and fear.

Memories of past suffering came rushing back, and she cried out, “Jarrod, how many times do you plan to push me to the brink before you're content!"

Her anguished cry seemed to crush Jarrod's heart. He gazed at her, his aggression fading, and rasped, "I'm sorry, Nicole. I won't coerce you, I promise..

Nicole was haunted by painful memories, tormenting her unbearably.

Jarrod uttered, "I owe you a life. Can you find it in your heart to love me once more?"

Nicole let out a hysterical cry, "Jarrod, I'd throw a party if you were gone! How can you still wish for my love!"

"Really?" Jarrod's eyes reddened, and he laughed self-mockingly knew it. But if it brings you a moment of joy, it's worth it to me.

Nicole was baffled, failing to grasp his meaning.

Suddenly, Jarrod slumped before her, his hands on her waist.

"Jarrod, I swear I'll disable you if you touch me!" Nicole attempted to shove Jarrod away in revulsion, only to encounter something wet and detect a strong smell of blood.

Nicole felt a chill as she slowly retracted her hand from his stomach. She couldn't see the color of her hand, only a swath of red.

Her hand shook, realizing she had inadvertently pulled off the seat's headrest, its sharp metal edge piercing Jarrod.

Nicole's hands were paralyzed with shock. She nudged him. “Jarrod...

Come on. Wake up..."

Jarrod was unresponsive, his breath barely noticeable.