“You know,” Brian whispers softly, his voice carrying a hint of amusement, “we’re becoming experts at this sneaky morning rendezvous.”I chuckle, feeling a surge of affection for him. “I guess we are. It’s like our secret little world before the chaos of the day begins.”His grip tightens around me,
[BRIAN]After dropping off Ava at her workplace, I headed straight to Kian’s school.It had been two days since I last saw him, and before leaving for Thailand later in the evening, I wanted to spend some quality time with him. I had already spoken to the principal, who agreed to give me a few hours
I let out a sigh, stretching my neck from side to side. “I tried calling him, but he’s always caught up in something. I sent him a text, though. Let’s hope he actually checks it. You never know with Mason.”“So, what’s been going on in your world lately?” I asked, hoping to divert the conversation a
[AVA]“There are hundreds of ways to put your money to good use, Ms Ling. How about swinging by my office this weekend? We can chat about the investment plans that suit you best. I’m sure we’ll find the perfect fit!” I say this over the phone and glance at the wall clock, letting out a silent groan.
Living a modest life was a constant struggle, especially when it was a stark contrast to what we were used to. I understand that it might make me sound conceited and insensitive towards those who have spent their lives in poverty and faced constant hardships. But falling from such heights was a heav
[MAX]I don’t usually go asking for trouble these days. If past experiences have taught me anything at all, it is to mind my own fucking business and try to be content with what I have.Perhaps that’s the reason when a fight breaks out in the cafe where I work these days, I don’t bat an eye and leav
She snaps her head up, blinking, before a deep frown creases her face. “Rude much?” Her voice carries a husky undertone, as if she’s accustomed to speaking in hushed manners.“We’re about to close.” I say, hoping she would take the hint.From the way she nods and scrutinizes the menu, it’s clear she
[AVA]“I still can’t believe the two of you are together,” I scoff after wolfing down my fourth drink. “It’s disgusting.”Sean and Aaron share a glance before shaking their heads. While Sean does a good job of hiding his grin, Aaron, well, not so much. The fucker only winks at me before playfully nu
[AVA]“Nope! Still not picking up his phone,” Sean says, shaking his head, trying his damnedest to keep it together.I can’t blame him. If Brian walked out on me this way, I would freak out like hell. Fuck, I don’t even know what I would do. I would probably have a meltdown or something.Perhaps tha
[MAX]I’m ready to take a break and hand over the counter to Patrick when the rainbow girl walks into the café/diner, and the bell chimes over her head.Her eyes find mine in an instant, and I stop whatever I’m doing for reasons I don’t even want to know.“Hey!” She walks over to me, leans on the co
[AVA]“It’s a great idea,” I say to him, finally realizing that it’s never the gift that matters, it’s the intention. And Sean loves Aaron; he only wants the best for him.Sean looks so damn relieved, tears twinkling in his eyes.“Oh, thank God!” He chuckles, nervously running a hand through his dar
I chuckle. “I’d love that, but I’m not sure Aaron would appreciate being put on the spot.”“Don’t worry, I’ll work my magic,” Sean winks and heads toward the kitchen, leaving me alone in the living room.I wander over to the bookcase, running my fingers over the spines of Sean’s collection. He has a
[AVA]“Brian was right, this is a very bad idea,” I mumble to myself as I stand outside the apartment Sean and Aaron share. And yes, let me remind you this is the same apartment where Sean found Aaron furiously making out with his sister.And yes, I should not have thought about that because now the
[AVA]“I’ll miss you,” I say once Brian and I step into the elevator of his penthouse.Kian and Mason are already downstairs, waiting for us. But Brian, being Brian, needed a moment to “make it up” to me for the whole two weeks he would be absent.I’m excited for him. I swear, I am. And yet, when I
[BRIAN]Time for some honesty: I’m terrified of what I’m about to do.Rock/Mountain climbing, I’m not sure if I’m made for such stuff. I mean, sure, I love treks and long walks and boating and camping and driving and all that stuff but climbing a mountain? That sounds a little stretch, even for me.
We pull back and Brian glares at his twin brother, who in turn, winks at us, making sure we know he has only been kidding. “We are heading to the next store. Think you can take your make-out session on the go?”Brian flips him off and Mason laughs, walking away with Kian in tow.Kian looks over his
[AVA]“I can’t believe you agreed to this.”“Trust me, I can’t believe it either.”I chuckle, not able to help myself. I would have loved to see Brian climbing a mountain, but I can’t, and that makes me sad. But maybe I’ll have better luck next time. I just hope Brian will be as willing to take part