Later. Peter made it home. He had to bandage his wounds and generally patch himself up. Again. Pete spent the whole day thinking about Jess. The strange encounter, the fight, the snack, and then... DAMN IT! It can't be true! None of that happened, right? Tell me it didn't happen...
While Parker was tormenting himself with questions, Jessica was trying to find new clothes and get to work, which she was now late for. By 2 p.m., she had made it to Oscorp Industries, the company where she worked. Jess hurried, trying not to catch the eye of the company's director, Harry Osborn, but her attempt was unsuccessful.
"Miss Drew. You're late again. What is it this time? Broken shower? Bus? Manicure?
"I'm sorry, sir, I...
"Enough. You're working until 11 p.m. today. And no buts.
"Mr. Osborn, but...
"No buts, Drew.
"I'm sorry, sir...
Jess walked away, feeling upset. She had no friends at the company. Not just at Oscorp. Jess was a loner in life...
She spent the entire day at her desk. At 11:40 p.m., she left the building. Tired, Jess was about to go home, but her hungry stomach had other ideas, and she headed to the store.
"Good evening, miss. Would you like a bag?"
There was no response.
"Um... Okay. That'll be... ten dollars and fifteen cents, miss.
Jessica took out her wallet and paid the cashier.
"Do you have a discount card?
"No.
"Would you like to get one?
"No.
"Would you like to buy any items on special offer?
"No.
"Here's your receipt. Come back again.
Jess took the groceries she had bought and walked home silently. What a terrible day she had had.
An hour later, the girl arrived at her rented flat, took a shower and went to bed. But some noises outside the window kept her awake. Jess got out of bed. Her spider sense warned her of danger.
"What the...
"You're going to die soon, Spider Girl.
"Damn it!
Jess turned around and saw a figure in an old tailcoat standing in front of her. The stranger grabbed the girl by the throat. Judging by his actions, his intentions were far from friendly.
"Let go!" Jessica shouted, trying to break free.
"Scream all you want, Spider-Girl. You'll suffer. And you'll die just like the rest of them. Just like Parker.
"What?! What others?! Let me go!
"The Spider-People. The ones I killed with my own hands. And I'll kill more. That sweet Spider blood... Mmm...
"NO! PLEASE, NO! NOOOOO!!!
Jess jumped out of bed. It was a nightmare.
"Phew... Phew... Damn. Damn dreams.
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