Olivia's POV
I sat at the bar, sipping my drink and feeling miserable. I had been thinking about Dante nonstop since our one night stand. I couldn't believe I had messed up again.
"Alicia, I'm such an idiot," I said, turning to my friend. "I keep giving Dante mixed signals, and now he thinks I'm just a one night stand."
Alicia put a hand on my arm. "Liv, don't be so hard on yourself. You're just scared."
I shook my head. "I'm not scared, I'm just stupid. I keep pushing him away, and now he's gone."
Alicia smiled. "He's not gone, Liv. He's right over there, looking at you like he can't live without you."
SOPHIA'S POVI had one major reason why I decided I wouldn't go home. The last thing I needed was to be back home in my drunkard mother's van and eat stale Mac and cheese that she got when she wasn't spending her money on drinks.It was a tough life growing up indeed, and I badly wanted to do better.To not become her.To give my child the best life has to offer.That was why I busted my ass off and studied till I almost drove insane, even with teachers who were not the most encouraging, because in my earlier years, I was as dull and slow as a slot.However, I made it through graduation,
ALEX'S POVI sighed heavily, gazing out the window at the garden I had grown to love. I was bored out of my mind, and I couldn't take it anymore. I had read every book in my study, and now I was itching to get back to my life. I felt like I was too young to be confined to this house, forced to take it easy after a mere heart attack.As I stared out the window, lost in thought, my nurse, Rachel, entered the room with a bright smile on her face. "Time for your medication, Alex!" she chimed.I raised an eyebrow, sarcasm dripping from my voice. "More drugs? Can't I just have a break from all this medication for once?"Rachel chuckled. "Not yet, Alex. You're still recovering. You need these medications to help your heart
Dante's POVI walked into the office feeling confident and prepared for my presentation. I had been given the project for over two weeks, but I had not been able to come up with any creative ideas, but after talking to my dad last night, everything had clicked into place. I was ready to nail this pitch and show my colleagues what I was capable of. I didn't just want to be seen as the boss's son, but a capable one. One who worthy of Addams name.As I headed towards the meeting room, I couldn't help but feel grateful to my dad. He had always been a source of inspiration and guidance for me, and I was lucky to have him in my life.I had just a few minutes to go, but I wanted to be in the meeting room before everyone. As I was about to enter the meeting room, I heard whisp
DANTE'S POVIt was a lazy Sunday morning, and my parents were getting ready to head out to the golf course. They asked Olivia and me to keep an eye on the house, and my mom suggested we order some pizza or warm up some leftovers from last night's dinner."Thanks, Mom," I said, trying to sound casual. "We'll be fine."My mom smiled and gave me a knowing look. "I'm sure you will," she said. "Just remember to behave yourselves."I rolled my eyes good-naturedly and Olivia laughed. We watched as my parents headed out the door, feeling a sense of freedom wash over us.As soon as they were gone, Olivia turned to me with a mischievous grin. "Well," she said.
Sophia's povHe was nuts!The whole idea was nuts!I sat on the couch, staring at Sebastian in shock and disbelief, listening to his nonsense, and couldn't help but think that he was a moron.He wanted to keep the baby, but he had no idea how we were going to provide for it. We were barely scraping as it was, and now he wanted to add a child to the mix? It was madness."You want to keep the baby?" I asked, my voice hard.Sebastian nodded, as he paced his room, like he was on some presentation. "Yes, babe. I know it's a lot to take in, but I can't imagine us doing something to it. And I've alrea
OLIVIA'S POV“So, you're heading out now… aren't you?” My mom asked, looking at me sternly.I groaned. I had forgotten that I had promised to represent her in the town's carnival planning. “Must I go for this thing?”“Like I said the other eighty times you asked me, this is our way of getting back into the SkyCity society. I want us to know that we are back, like we never left.” She said, busying herself with folding laundry. “I would have attended if not for the fact that it's by two and I have lunch with a client by then.”“Ugh! Fine! I'll go.”She smiled and walked out of the room.
OLIVIA'S POVAs I sat on my couch, after a long week’s work, I thought about Sophia. We had met in college just a few months ago, but our friendship had progressed quickly. I felt so honored when Sophia had confided in me about her pregnancy, and I had promised to support her.I picked up my phone and dialed her number, wondering how she was doing. I waited anxiously for her to answer. When she finally did, her voice sounded tired and worn out."Hey, Olivia," she said. "I'm glad you called. I really need someone to talk to.""I'm here for you, Sophia," I replied. "But how are you? How's the pregnancy going?”Sophia sighed on the other end of the
LINDA'S POVIt had been an awful couple of months since I was thrown in this shithole. It had started when my mom had finally convinced my dad to come see me. He had felt so embarrassed he hadn't even come for my trial."You did this to yourself, Linda," my father had said, his voice cold and detached. "You threw your life away.""I'm not throwing my life away, Father," I replied, my voice firm. "I'm fine. You didn't need to come if you were gonna talk trash."We were standing in the visiting room of the psychiatric hospital, surrounded by sterile white walls and the stench of disinfectant. I had been transferred here after my arrest, deemed a danger to myself and others. But I knew the truth. I was a danger to Dant