Shaking myself, I push those thoughts back. “I don’t know. He says it’s a surprise.”“I love surprises!” she screams.“That makes one of us,” I mumble. “Let’s just go.”Lilly carefully puts her book down before jumping down from her bed. She takes my hand and pulls me from her room. We find Gabriel
I stare at him, dumbfounded. I try to speak but nothing comes out of my mouth as my eyes keep shifting from Gabriel to the house.“This house is beautiful,” Lilly screams, her excitement evident as she bounces from foot to foot, almost as if she is dying to leave us and go explore it. “Is this where
I spin around, just taking things in before finally facing Gabriel, who has an expectant look on his face.“This is huge, Gabriel.” I could tell there were more rooms, but I would explore them later. “How many bedrooms does it have?”He crosses the short distance to me. “Eight bedrooms and two guest
“Why did I let you two talk me into staying?” I ask in frustration while glaring at Gabriel and Lilly. “Now we are late.”The two didn’t look apologetic at all. Lilly was smiling, her eyes shining in happiness, while Gabriel was grinning. They both look satisfied with themselves.I sigh in defeat, w
“Is the food ready?” I ask our housekeeper once I step into the kitchen.She answers with a kind smile “Not yet, but it will be in a few.”“Okay, let me set the table then.”She goes to argue, but I shut that argument down quickly. I wanted to help. Since she is cooking, this is the least I could do
“I know you are confused, but the reason I am telling you this is because I want you to give Gabriel a chance. I know he messed up, but looking at him now, I can tell he is in love with you. My sons took after their dad in idiocy when it comes to the women they love. Though part of Rowan’s idiocy is
EmmaI walk into Mia's office for yet another therapy session. Just like we always do, I first take off my shoes before sitting down. “Hi Emma,” Mia asks, smiling at me. Her smile, just like always, is inviting and warm. It makes you calm and relaxed. “Hi Mia” “Okay, you know what we have to do f
Emma.I am nervous. I am very nervous. My heart is racing and I can barely breathe. I clutch the steering wheel in a tight grip as I try to calm down the panic that was surging inside me.If I am honest, then I’ll admit that I have been skeptical since talking to Ava. My words were a false bravado f