Terence We had just arrived in Chicago. Since we had children, going on a trip now was much more different and nerve-racking than before, when we were just a carefree couple. Now we could hardly go spend an idyllic weekend in Paris, not until we got everything sorted out with our children, so since
Jason When Terence and I arrived at Joshua's apartment, we soon realized that he was already a little drunk and insane, even though his bachelor party had barely started. “Jason Davies, you showed up! This makes me extremely happy,” the man said in a loud voice as he opened the door, hugging me a
Laura “Are you sure Josh’s fiancée lives in this building?” I asked Ava after we got out of the car and entered the low-rent building on the outskirts of Chicago. “The address on the invitation says it right here,” she replied, looking at the place. I looked at the invitation to check and then
Laura Cassandra Millans, Josh's bride, went with us and her friend to her room, where the other guests were supposed to be. Ava and I followed her quietly, listening to the girl say how excited she was since the wedding was the next day. Her flat was small but well-kept and fragrant, which showed t
Laura After Nicole Adkins, or as Cassie's friend liked to call her, the drama queen, left, the atmosphere became easier to bear, and then we could now enjoy ourselves together in a good way. The bachelorette party was basically a nice moment where the bride and us talked about marriage and how thi
Jason “Oh, my fucking God! Shall we go in a fucking limo?” Terence exclaimed in awe as we stood outside Joshua's house. A long black limousine was there waiting for us. We had all decided to listen to Andrew, one of the groom's friends, and we decided to go spend his bachelor party somewhere more e
Jason Inside the nightclub, it was much busier than in the limousine. The groom was having his bachelor party in his own way; after all, it had been more than a decade without him committing to anyone, and now he was just a few hours away from becoming a married man, that was a reason to celebrate.
“She's with me,” Bathory responded to Terence's lamentation. “She's only with you because she's making sweet ass. You know very well what women are like; they say no when deep down they want to say yes.” “You’re pretty confident, you know that? Just be careful that your trust doesn’t turn into abus
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