"No, it's okay. It's just that it's been a while since I... I haven't gone out with anyone, my body just needs to get used to it," I explained as best I could in a way that didn't embarrass me. "How long have you been without having sex?" He asked, still worried and maybe a little curious. "Five
AvaIt was very early in the morning when I woke up and went to use the bathroom, but I left there frustrated because I discovered that there was no warm water in the bathroom for me to cleanse myself, so I ended up doing nothing. I went back to the room and sat on the bed, shaking my husband's sho
Laura Jason ordered breakfast for us, and he was eating and talking to Annie as if they had known each other for a long time, it was incredible how well they two got along. "Yes, Ava. Annie was with Jason this whole time," I said, explaining to my friend on the phone while watching Annie and Jaso
Laura "You are jealous?" I asked him while we were still looking deeply at each other, so close to each other. "Of course I am," he replied curtly, and I couldn't stop the corners of my lips from turning up in a smile. "That never happened," I said to him. Jason had never been jealous of me bef
Laura "What? W-what are you talking about…?" I stammered, feeling my throat dry as I felt terribly judged by Richard and Ava's scrutinizing gazes, it was as if they were reading my soul in search of the truth. "Good heavens, what's all the fuss about? Even Annie could sense that something wasn't
When Richard left and it was just me and my daughter, as night had already fallen, I received a call from the number I recognized as Jason's. What did he want now? "Laura speaking," I said as soon as I answered. "Hello. You've had a pretty busy house today, haven't you?" He said with a light and
Laura"Why are you saying these things? Just to piss me off? Stop doing that," Jason said from the other side of the phone, and I ended up laughing, enjoying seeing him so jealous. "I'm just telling the truth, my dear. You're the one hurting over nothing, I never said we were a couple or anything,"
Jason The next morning, I had woken up first and was looking at Laura's cell phone. She was sleeping peacefully next to me, wrapped in the sheets so lazily, that I felt invited to lie down next to her, but I was doing something more interesting at the moment. "I'm using my woman's cell phone to t
I blinked, trying to process what he was saying. "But what if... what if I mess it all up again? I’m not perfect, Matt. I have my flaws, my scars." He smiled, a smile both gentle and confident. "No one’s perfect, Lindsay. I’m not either. But you know what? My dad, Killian... he’s not my biological
Lindsay POV We arrived at the hotel after a night that still echoed in me like a good dream. Wyatt was exhausted, which wasn’t surprising after such an eventful day at the Weiss house. He fell asleep almost immediately after I put him to bed, a slight smile on his face that made me feel that, despi
Lindsay POV The dinner was a marvel, an experience that felt like a warm hug in the form of food and company. Emma Weiss insisted that I try every dish she had prepared with such care, and I couldn’t deny how much it made me feel welcomed. "My lasagna recipe is famous," she said with a proud smile,
Lindsay POV The weekend in Atlanta had a taste of novelty and nervousness. Matt had invited me to dinner at his mother's house, Emma Weiss, and the idea of meeting his family left me in a state of anxiety mixed with anticipation. I had never met the parents of someone I was dating since, well, sinc
Laura POV Jason and Terence were terrible singers, but that didn't stop them from diving into karaoke, hitting every note off-key while making their wives laugh with their comedic performance. Ava and I, now alone in a VIP area of the bar, continued the celebration of our daughters' entry into col
Laura POV"This strawberry drink is delicious," I commented, sipping my drink through a straw."Oh, nice. My pineapple one is really irresistible," Ava also commented, smiling, though the smile was somewhat reserved and awkward, just like mine.We were at a luxurious bar, a place that contrasted wit
As we walked, I thought about what Abby had said. It wasn't Caleb who mattered; it was the betrayal of a friendship I thought would last forever. The pain of losing that trust was still fresh, and perhaps that was why I didn't want to think about Caleb at all. But at the same time, there was a part
Annie POV I watched my parents' car drive away with a sense of sadness; part of me wanted to go with them and give up on everything, but I was also excited to start a new life at Oxwell. The sound of the engine fading into the distance seemed to carry away a piece of my childhood, leaving me with a
Jason POV We were in the Oxwell campus parking lot, giving our final hugs before heading back home. Annie was practically engulfed in our embrace, hugging us tightly and saying she would miss us, even though she knew she could come home every weekend. Her hug was a mix of farewell and beginning, so