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ALEXANDER “Mr. Kingston,” Nathan said from my open doorway, and I looked up at him. “Mrs. Patel is here to see you.” My eyebrows pulled together in confusion as I looked at the calendar on my computer. We didn’t have an appointment. “She said she has some information for you but would like to
BAILEE SEVEN AND A HALF YEARS AGO (Seventeen Years Old) Ben acted awkward around me the entire weekend, constantly staring at me as I moped around the house before I finally got sick of it and locked myself in my room, ignoring my parents yelling at me for missing work. It wasn't like they could
BAILEE SEVEN AND A HALF YEARS AGO (Seventeen Years Old) Two letters. One syllable. Just no. That was all I was worth and all I was going to get? “Why don’t you be a big boy and tell me the truth.” I waited a moment, but he didn’t open his mouth to speak. Was he really going to continue ignor
BAILEE I chewed on my lip nervously while waiting for Nathan to let me into Alex’s office. I was almost excited, but I didn’t know why. We had argued the last time we saw each other, but getting so much out in the open between us had been therapeutic. I would probably never get total closer for
ALEXANDER “When we first ran into each other at the bar, I had just wanted information from you about your ex-husband,” I said, Caleb’s title rolling off my tongue with disdain. Bailee wobbled, and I watched her eyes flicker back to the chairs before me as if she regretted not sitting when I had
ALEXANDER “She’s clearly not your match! Pair with Lola, you fucking idiot!” Mason screamed at the television as he jumped up from the couch, his hands in his hair. Ben looked just as angry from next to him, and I shook my head as I watched two of my best friends screaming at the reality dating s
BAILEE Taking a day off during the week was rare, but I really needed it. Mom guilt was very real, though. Even though I had used my morning to go to a doctor’s appointment, my decision to take the next couple of hours to myself was overshadowed by the guilt of my daughter being at daycare instea
ALEXANDER My eyes widened as I heard my assistant approaching. I knew he would have my morning coffee in one hand and any documents for today’s meetings in the other. Nathan was always prepared. “Oh, look what you made me do! Look what you made me do! Look what you juhhh-jesus!” Nathan exclaime
HAVEN I was so scared that Ben would be angry at me for going behind his back and calling his parents that I hadn’t even told him they were coming. They were staying at a hotel near the stadium and were ecstatic to meet Siri. That was my big regret with this surprise. Ben didn’t get to introduce
BEN “Is Haven bringing Siri tonight?” Jake asked, and I nodded, unable to stop the smile on my face. The first pre-season game was tonight, and I was over the moon to finally have someone to give my tickets to. They weren't front row since the arena saved those for the high-paying fans, but my
HAVEN Ben’s eyes closed as if he were in pain as I leaned forward and flicked his lips with my tongue. I was bold when drunk, but this… this was a new level. I felt invincible with Ben as if I could act on any urge I had, and he couldn’t or wouldn’t judge me for it. He would just… satisfy me. “
HAVEN I loved them. The women were absolutely incredible. All of them, except Nora, but she broke away from the group fairly quickly. It seemed she was a bitch to everyone, and no one really put up with it. They just ignored her when her attitude started up and wouldn’t talk to her again until she
HAVEN Brinley stayed with us for three nights, which was the best distraction I could have asked for. The girls had been so happy to be together that I didn’t have time to dwell on any of the shit that had happened in the past few months. They needed constant engagement and snacks. I secretly had
BEN I watched with a smile as Brinley held her baby brother, Tristan, for the first time. I was excited to meet him, but I also wanted her to do so before me or Siri did. It was vital for them to bond, and with the bright smile on her little face, I knew she would have no problem with that. Brin
HAVEN The girls were bouncing in their car seats as we pulled up to the hospital's main entrance and got out. Ben handed the keys to the valet before helping Brinley out of her seat while I grabbed Siri. They had been talking nonstop about the baby and how excited they were to meet him, but I drea
BEN “Man, I don’t remember Coach being this intense the past few years,” Jake muttered as he pulled off his gear, and I nodded in agreement, doing the same. It had been brutal out there today, but we needed it. The team wasn’t in game shape, myself included, but we were working hard to power thro
HAVEN “You can’t be serious,” I said as I stared at her in horror. Had I brought a child into the world myself? Yes. Do I remember how scary it is? Also Yes. Do I remember what the doctors had done? No. I was busy screaming and pushing as I ripped myself open to bring a life into this world.