Nicola Taylor As the clock inched closer to 6 PM, I found myself feeling both excited and a little guilty about meeting Stephanie, one of my closest friends who still taught at Arabella’s school and my old workplace. It had been so long since we’d caught up, and I could already hear her playful sco
Nicola Taylor As I brushed my hair, following my familiar bedtime routine, I caught a glimpse of Cole watching me out of the corner of my eye. He seemed almost intrigued, his gaze fixed on my every move as I finished my skincare ritual. It wasn’t the first time I’d noticed him doing this, he had a
Just as I was about to give up, there was a knock on the door. Cole stepped in, holding a sleek black Chanel bag, a small smile playing on his lips. “I got you something to wear,” he said, handing me the bag. My eyes widened in surprise. “Chanel? Is this a joke?” I gasped as I pulled out a stunnin
Nicola Taylor As Cole and I walked into the grand reception, my eyes widened at the sheer but unnecessary extravagance that surrounded us. The ballroom was a shimmering vision of gold and crystal, with chandeliers that looked like they could have been plucked straight out of a royal palace. The air
The dinner was an elaborate affair, with courses that seemed to stretch on forever. The table was a dazzling array of crystal glasses, pristine plates, and more silverware than I knew what to do with. I found myself glancing at Cole every now and then, trying to mimic his movements. He, of course, n
Nicola Taylor I was kind of mad when I realized Sierra had dragged Cole in so fast that Arabella and I were left behind, as if we were just afterthoughts. I looked around the room, trying to spot Cole, and there he was, waving his hand around, probably trying to get my attention. I felt a little pa
I raised an eyebrow, tilting my head slightly as I considered her words. “What are you talking about, Jessica?” I asked, genuinely perplexed. I changed schools because my father got a better job. I have no idea what she was referring to. Jessica’s smirk deepened, clearly relishing the moment. “Oh
Nicola Taylor Jessica, who had clearly aimed to humiliate me, now stood there looking foolish. Her arms crossed, and her lips pressed into a thin line. “Well, isn’t that just sweet,” she sneered, though her voice lacked its usual venom. “But does she know the full story? Does she know you were the