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Liam (Book 2) TWENTY FOUR
It has been a while since I was inside Mark's room. When I was little, I would have wanted to go snowboarding and for him to tutor me was Mark, and as a heavy sleeper, it would take more than thirty minutes to wake his ass up.I looked around and saw nothing had changed, making me reminisce.Mark came back with a different shirt as he closed the door.I felt his stare on me, giving me an uneasy feeling that it has to do something.I swallowed hard.Mark pulled his chair from the desk and sat beside me as I sat on his bed. "Lily, is there something you want to tell me?"Was it a question or a command? I couldn't tell. But the sound of his tone sounded severe. If he knew about the baby, I'm so screwed.I exhaled sharply and then swallowed. "Did Hannah tell you-""Yes, Hannah told me," his voice bellowed as he stood up, almost frightening me. "Lily, when were you going to tell me? You told Hannah and not me!""I'm sorry, but Hannah knew even if I didn't tell her." I lowered my eyes away
Last Updated : 2022-12-21Liam (Book 2) TWENTY FIVE
Still, in Birdie's arms, she hums a lullaby as she used to whenever I cried or was sick since I was a kid. It always helps. Her sweet voice can be the best soother for my nerves."Grandma?" I sniffled and croaked out to her."Mmh?"Grandma was brushing my hair as she hummed. "You're not mad at me?"She stopped humming and positioned me to sit in front of her. "How could I be mad at you?""Because-" I looked away and bit my lower lip."Oh, pumpkin," Birdie gently brought my face in front of hers as I saw her soft eyes. "I completely understand. I was in your position, you know?" She chuckled."But, you hate men who would leave the women and the baby. You detest them, and I know how much you loathe those types of men. You would lecture single pregnant women never to let a man use them as a tool. You hated those types because of -" I reasoned, catching a breath and expecting to see Birdie's face twisted, but it wasn't."Lily, sweetie," Birdie sighed and brushed my hair back. "I act like
Last Updated : 2022-12-21Liam (Book 2) TWENTY SIX
Thanksgiving is over, and it's the third week of December were the craziest holiday starts because Christmas is almost here, and three weeks ago, I had a date at the mall, Christmas shopping with Grant.My heart shattered once more since I let Liam go, but it was for the best. Back from the break and back to school could have been more comfortable. As I hang out with Effie and Logan, Liam is there with his arms wrapped around another girl. I am urged to run, but I stand my ground and act like it is nothing. Seeing him with another girl broke my heart, but I had to erase my bad and sometimes good times with him.I hugged my books against my chest while watching Effie talk about her shopping fiasco. Her grandfather gave her a black card to go out and shop; Effie first objected because she didn't want to use his money. She was not judging but wanted to use what she had earned. Odin pressured her and used whatever she wanted to buy, so she gave in and went shopping last weekend and bought
Last Updated : 2022-12-29Liam (Book 2) TWENTY SEVEN
After a while, Sam and Grant talked while Clark and I walked to the restroom but stopped by the entrance. We were in the hall with each person passing by until there wear no more."Lily, what's going on?" Clark suddenly asks, his arms crossed over his chest, staring at me.I looked away and pursed my lips. "Nothing is wrong," I said. "Why do you ask?""I asked because you were so in love with Liam, and suddenly you are dating someone who isn't Liam. What happened during Thanksgiving?""Nothing." I was baffled and then sighed. "Liam and I had our difference and decided to drift apart.""What about the engagement? I specifically remembered that you and Liam are-""Fake.""What?" Clark's voice was stern."The fiancé with Liam was all a fake, an act to get me out of my prior engagement with Kareem. Odin planned it out and with Liam's proposal that our relationship is nothing but an act."Clark pinched the bridge of his nose where his nice frame was pushed up. "So, all this time, you and L
Last Updated : 2022-12-29Liam (Book 2) TWENTY EIGHT
It's hard to let go of someone you love when that person has to be my lab partner today.Bio sucks, all my AP classes suck, but I needed the credit. AP Biology is the worst, and my partner had food poisoning. So, Mrs. Granger had me pair up with the one person I wanted to avoid at all costs, and he felt the same.Liam was alone too, and his partner was Chase Abbott, who was absent too with an unknown excuse.So, sarcastically today is my lucky day.I'm so fucked.Luckily, though, today's lab is the last day dissecting a frog. This class has been nothing but a butchering class instead because all we ever did through this year was dissecting from cats, pigs, and rats - which I almost threw up every time the insides were shown. I had to excuse myself to puke out in the restroom and return as if I had a weak stomach. In truth, I have a living being making me feel like this.It's almost a week before the cruise, and I'm having second thoughts. Ever since Grant learned about everything invo
Last Updated : 2022-12-29Liam (Book 2) TWENTY NINE
Sydney sighed. "Well, the cat is out of the bag. Thanks, Lily."I bit my lips. "I-I'm sorry.""Liam, I'm a guy. But I'm gay, but I also like girls, so I'm bisexual. Why do you think I tried to get close to you, Lily."My face flushed as I remembered his encounters and how much he flirted with me when I first joined the club. I thought he was being nice.Liam stayed silent until he managed to speak. "But your name is Sydney, and your boobs are real...right?""My parents named me Sydney because I was conceived in Sydney, Australia. Although it sounds like a girl, they gave me the name. And as for my boobs, transplant." Sydney cupped her breast. "Took me years to pay off the operation. Just waiting for the next."Liam gagged and cleared his throat, not wanting to be discriminating and disgusted, until he covered his mouth. "Give me a second." Then dash to the nearest restroom.""Sydney, I'm sorry." I looked down. "I didn't mean to yell out your secret. I just-""Don't get so worked up ab
Last Updated : 2022-12-29Liam (Book 2) THIRTY
"How do you like your steak?"I snapped my eyes up at Dad and frowned once he smiled."Finally, got your attention," he said. "I was beginning to think you have become deaf. What is the matter, Lily-pad? Ever since we arrived at the mall, you've been dozing off in La La Land, which I want to watch again because of Ryan Gosling."I inwardly rolled my eyes.Yesterday, Dad decided for us to have a mother-daughter bond. It was a good idea. I can buy things for the cruise, but instead, we stop at The Children's Place to shop for baby stuff before the arrival of my child in six months or less, and dad wants to be prepared.Papa has already made one of the rooms we use for storage into a nursery room for the baby. He started working on it two days ago, constructing it, removing all unnecessary things and will begin the painting soon.I only agreed to go because of shopping for the cruise, but we are here looking at newborn onesies."Oh my god, this one is cute," Dad held up a blue onesie wit
Last Updated : 2023-01-04Liam (Book 2) THIRTY ONE
The wait is here. I stared in awe at the massive cruise ship, and I'll spend my time there for one week. I let my arms wide open and smelled the ocean breeze. Although it's not refreshing, I didn't care. After I told Grant everything about the fake marriage with Liam, I didn't tell him who set up this outfit. Grant was understanding but also worried that I'd be hurt, and I had to spend one week with my fake fiancé in front of my grandparents. I reassured him nothing wrong would happen. Liam and I had an agreement. So, right after school was done for winter break, Liam and I would have to fly to Miami to get on our cruise. As I said my goodbyes to my parents, Dad bawling his eyes out once again, Papa had to comfort him. Then he set his sights on Liam once he arrived with Effie and Logan in the car and shot baleful glares at him as a warning. Arriving at the LAX airport, I said my goodbyes to Effie, giving her a tight hug and a light one to Logan. Liam did the same, kissing my best f
Last Updated : 2023-01-04
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Liam (Book 2) EPILOGUE
I open the door after the first ring and pull up a curve smile wide enough to greet Grandma Birdie standing at the doorstep. "Oh, my little Lily," Grandma Birdie squeezed my face and kissed the side of my face. "After giving birth, you became more beautiful than ever." "Oh, stop it, Grandma," I blush. "Congratulations on graduating high school. Here for you and Effie," she hands me a gift bag. "It's something you both desperately need." "What is it?" "Open it later," she winks and walks towards the family room as she yells. "Wayne, Nicky, oh, and my baby boy Ramsey. Come to Gram Gram." I watch her get Ramsey from Dad and shower him with love. I pull up a grin before Effie comes to my side. "Oh, Birdie is here." "Yeah." Looking down at the bag. "So, what did she get you?" Effie asks, looking over my shoulder. "Us," I correct her. "Me too? Well, can I see?" "I was planning on opening it when my grandma or anybody isn't around," I say. "I got an uneasy feeling the gift won't b
Liam (Book 2) SIXTY NINE
Liam and I couldn't wait.He drove fast with the family's CRV and took us to his house. We were frantic that his brothers, Effie, or the others would notice, but we didn't care. I'm worried about leaving Ramsey with his grandparents, especially Seema. Rahul reassured me that she would not harm my child. If she does, I would have to bitch slap her. Liam abruptly stops on the side, never caring to park in the driveway. He got out first, as I already unhook the seatbelt. He opened my door and pulled me out as he closed the door. Liam locks the car while he holds my hand, unlocking the front door, he checks around the house to see if anybody is home as if we are about to make a heist, and when it is all clear, we run upstairs into his room.Liam shut the door and locked it. While he did that, I was already removing my clothes, and as soon as I pulled my shirt. Liam cups the fabric of my bra on my breast and kisses my neck.I moan from his touch—the urge and hunger I wanted so badly from
Liam (Book 2) SIXTY EIGHT
"Thank you for coming, Lily. After that fiasco at the supermarket, you wouldn't want to see me again.""I didn't have a choice since you said my great-grandfather is here to see me."She seems close the door as I'm inside her home. I had Liam drive me here before he went with the guys and picked me up later. Seema texted me last night and told me her dad, my great-grandfather, is flying here to L. A and wanted to see me.I don't know why since I'm not close to him, but my mother would have wanted me to meet him. At first, I didn't want to because of Seema, but knowing and meeting."You didn't bring you...son," she says as if Ramsey is a parasite. I clench my hands, and so help me want to slap her. I refrain and posture myself."He is with his father, bonding," I tell her with a sour face. "I will ask Liam to bring him here to meet his great-great-grandfather. But he will contract some disease if he sees you."Seema gasps shockingly. "How dare you talk like that? I would have slapped y
Liam (Book 2) SIXTY SEVEN
I hum a lullaby while I rock Ramsey to sleep. The boys are outside while the girls are inside binge-watching Grey's Anatomy.Soft knocks on the door as Effie enters the nursery, shuts the door and tiptoes her way to the couch across from me."Zara asleep?"She nods. "After her bottle, she fell asleep. Playing with her uncle wore her out.""I never notice how big she is getting." I chuckle, looking down at my sleeping Prince. "The first time I saw her, she was tiny.""Zara is a big eater."We both laugh but stop when Ramsey stirs in his sleep. I rise from the rocking chair and place my son in his crib. I did not want to leave his side. Leaving him and being apart from my son makes a part of my soul crumble. Is this what being a mom feels like? Is this how my mother felt when she left me?"Grandpa told me everything," Effie says. "To think that the man who destroyed Liam's adolescence is your father. Your real father."A sense of pity filled in Effie's words as she mentioned, 'My fathe
Liam (Book 2) SIXTY SIX
"Are you going to be okay, Lily-pad?"I only smile. "I'll be fine, Dad. Liam, Effie, and the gang are coming for a sleepover.""It's weird that boys will be joining a slumber party.""Don't worry," I assure him. "Some of us are studying for finals while the rest will hang out with the babies."Dad pouts while Papa passes by with luggage.I turn Dad's body around and push him out the door towards the truck. "You don't want to wait another day because I'm going home alone.""But-""No buts, you and Papa bought the tickets ahead of time, and you finally get to watch Mariah Carey in Vegas.""But, babykins-" Dad's pouting level up."Papa, a little help here."Papa Wayne closed the trunk and carried Dad like a princess putting him inside the car, putting on the seatbelt, and shutting the door."Thanks, Papa," I beam and kissed the big man.He pats my head and smiles. "You guys behave. No partying and no alcohol. Especially alcohol. Who knows what you guys will be doing drunk.""Yes, Daddy."
Liam (Book 2) SIXTY FIVE
Odin nod to Mr. Nobile and then walks inside the interrogation room. The guard standing outside the room closes the door. I count four more police guards standing in each corner of the room.We sat down and sat there. None of us said a word to each other. Devin, looking like a homeless guy, just kept staring at us. He scoffs, sniffles, then coughs a laugh once he lands his eyes on Odin."It's been a long time, Odin," Devin says with a malicious grin.Odin slams his hand on the table and rises, pointing the finger at Devin. "I should have killed you when I had the chance."I try to calm him down by putting him back on his chair. For an old man, he's strong."But you didn't, did you?" Devin taunts Odin. "You couldn't kill your brother, can you?"My eyes shot wide open, looking at Devin to Odin. "Brother?""You are no brother of mine.""Of course," Devin lean back against his chair, still grinning. "We grew up in the same neighborhood. Well, you had a family, and I didn't. I stayed in th
Liam (Book 2) SIXTY FOUR
After two days of being discharged from the hospital, I was instructed to stay home for a few more days. I can't go to school yet because I just recovered from being shot and had been cut open to give birth to my baby boy, except I can attend graduation. I had homework delivered to my house from either Liam, Effie, or Clark. Sometimes Logan and the brothers. Even Jordan, personally.They just wanted to make sure Ramsey and I were okay. Liam especially. He debated whether to stay home and take care of me. But rumors of the birth of my son spread at school. They already knew I was pregnant, and Liam was the father. The students are just all talking.My parents went out, so it's just me in the house with my baby. I stand before my mirror and lift my shirt to reveal the surgical line cut open to bring my son out. It's healing slowly, and it doesn't hurt. I trace my finger over the line, just staring at myself. I was on the brink of death after experiencing such a horrible event with Devin
Liam (Book 2) SIXTY THREE
"So, what happened to Devin?" I ask Liam, who is on his lap, fast-moving his fingers on the keyboard. Studying in a hospital room can be peaceful, but it sucks I could get out just yet.I forgot about asking about Devin but at the same time. I didn't care. However, I wonder what happened to him once he made a hit-and-run scheme. This topic has been bothering me since Liam came to visit.Liam looks up. "The coast guard captured him before he crossed to Mexico."That's a relief."So, he's in prison.""Odin and his lawyers gave the court all the evidence on Devin. Charged with kidnapping, charged with rape with a minor, charged with human trafficking, charged with the possession of drugs, charged with attempted murder, and the list goes on and on. He has a long list of charges that will make him stay in prison till the day he dies." He then looks at me then furrows his brows. "Why are you asking about him?"I look down at the study guide for math with a problem that is half-solved. "Liam
Liam (Book 2) SIXTY TWO
It felt like I had died and been brought back to life for a long time. God didn't want me to leave this world just yet. After my conscience met my mother for the first time, I felt a dream. Some supernatural shit like when a hero failed to save the world, they would meet someone who never wants them to give up and gives a second chance.It seemed like forever, but I finally opened my eyes. It was a blur until I focused on the bright light above me. Was this the light that brought me back?I hear soft snores beside me, and my hand cupped into something warm and familiar. Slightly turn my head and lift the corner of my lips into a somewhat weak grin.With his head on the side of the bed, Liam uses his arm as a pillow while the other holds my hand. He is sleeping soundly; I don't want to wake him. My whole body is stiff and in pain. I look up and see a female nurse enter the room. We made eye contact, and quickly shaking my head, I eyed my sleeping prince.She understood my gesture and m
