Chapter 21 As the days stretched into weeks and then months, my tears became a constant companion, marking the passage of time with aching familiarity; five months had slipped away, yet I still cried each day and night. Therapy felt futile, a hollow attempt to mend the shattered pieces of my heart that seemed destined to remain fragmented. Each night, I found solace on my balcony, gazing at the stars and wishing desperately for my love to return, but deep down, I knew that wishes whispered to distant lights rarely materialized. The weight of my longing drained me, leaving me feeling as if I were merely existing, a shadow of the person I used to be. In Ace's letter, the cracks of his world and the weight of his choices emerged vividly; he explained the brutal realities of his life, how power was claimed through violence, and the difficult decisions that led him to leave. He articulated that as things escalated, it would become increasingly dangerous for both Micah and me to
Chapter 22 A year has passed, and I am still without Ace. During this time, I have learned a bit about coping with the loss of my child. Micah and I have grown to feel like real siblings; he drives me crazy, but he is the best older brother I could ask for. Lavana Singh has become my best friend and sister; she is still the sweetest person I have ever met and practically lives here now. Together, they have become the family I always wished for. Even though Ace pushed us away, I still find comfort in the fact that I chose to be with him that day. I don’t regret the paths I took or the decisions I made in the past. My life has changed significantly since Ace compelled Micah and me to leave. For starters, I cut my hair; it no longer cascades down my back, perhaps because Ace liked it that way. I do my best to wear a smile on the outside, but on the inside, I feel as if I’m gradually withering away. I never dated Nate; in fact, I haven’t dated anyone. However, since he is Mi
★★★★ Four years have passed since the one person I needed most returned to my life, and so much has changed since then. Micah has become a successful entrepreneur, owning a thriving technology company, while Lavana helps him manage the business and also works as a dedicated social worker at the hospital where I work. As for Ace, he remains an entrepreneur at heart, continuously exploring new ventures and challenges, and together, we've built a new life, enriched by the love and support of those around us. He now owns a successful car company and still possesses all the houses in Russia, a testament to his enduring influence. Thanks to Rico, his record remained spotless, just like when we first met, allowing him to step into this new chapter without the shadows of his past. However, the landscape around Ace has shifted drastically; many of his former associates met tragic ends, unable to sever ties with the dirty business they once thrived on, choosing instead to join rival gangs
Seventeen years later Niyler Rostov We stood watching our cousin. She dance her way towards us, hands in the air and hips rocking. Most of the people in the airport stop to watch her. Madison Rostov was something else. Harper and I only met her four years ago. For some reason her mom hid her birth from Uncle Jake. Uncle Micah, who is Harper's dad along with my dad, decided it was a great idea for us to spend a month together in Italy before the three of us went off to Russia, where we go every year to visit the resting place of our grandma who is Madison grandaunt. They wanted us to study in Italy, so tht was another reason. Although I'm not sure of Harper's plan, I already told my parents that I have no interest in attending College. "Hello my beauties," Madison says pulling us in a group hug. "Hey," Harper and I say hugging her back. "You look as good as the last time I saw you." Harper says brushing her long dark her over her shoulder and out of her face. Madison
Niyler Rostov POV "Mom have you seen my other skirt?" I ask after mom picked up after the second ring.It was a bit embarrassing that we are in the same house, but still I had to call her on the phone instead of yelling, simply because she wouldn't hear a thing. We lived in a house way too huge for my liking. It had something to do with mom living on the streets and now it's time for her to have the luxury of having multiple rooms. My parents weren't the kind to show off and brag, they remained humble. "Good morning to you too honey, and it's in your closet next to your winter clothes.""Thanks mom," I say as I walk back into the closet and just like she said it was right next to my coats.Today was the first day of senior year and I want to look my extra best. After pulling up the beige pleated skirt, I fix the button and move over to my full body mirror that is located in the middle of my walk-in closet. My makeup was flawless and my brunette hair were in large curls t
Chapter 2Ride For YouBonus ChapterNiyler Rostov "I can not believe you swapped saliva with a walking, living Greek god over summer and failed to tell me sooner. I thought we were best friends Niyler, how could you do this to me?"I ignore Kendra's dramatic rant, while I walk ahead of her. I was used to them by now."Answer me Niyler. I need to know the details."Liam and Stefano had went to the principal office since his dad wanted to see them about some important information before class begins. As much as I was happy to get rid of Stefano for a while I wonder why he could not have said what he wanted to at the house where they were all coming from."Keep your voice down, it's the beginning of Senior year and I do not want my name to be dragged around in rumors." I stop for her to catch up with me as we made our way to Physics class. "And don't let him hear you call him that, his ego does not need anymore boosting. As for not telling you, I hid it for probably the same reaso
Niyler Rostov Unfortunately Stefano shared the three last classes with me, Chemistry, English Language and Human and Social Biology. Thankfully I didn't have to endure much of his presence since Kat was also in our Human and Social Biology class. As soon as we entered she waved him over saying he should take the seat next to her, the seat that was already occupied by a poor blonde hair boy who resembles Harry Potter. She glared at the boy causing him to take his things and hurry to the back of the class.Stefano was not pleased, but I was. Instead of being stuck with him sitting next to me and playing in my hair almost every minute I was left with a bit of peace while he was stuck with Kat flirting with him through out the entire session. Currently I was seated in a booth in Soe's dessert house with my two best friends, thankfully Stefano was not here. Liam mentioned that he had other plans. This was the regular chilling spot for all students from our school and other private and pub
Ride For YouHow it startedTime: Summer break Niyler Rostov We stood watching our cousin. She dance her way towards us, hands in the air and hips rocking. Most of the people in the airport stop to watch her. Madison Rostov was something else. Harper and I only met her four years ago. For some reason her mom hid her birth from Uncle Jake. Uncle Micah, who is Harper's dad along with my dad, decided it was a great idea for us to spend a month together in Italy before the three of us went off to Russia, where we go every year to visit the resting place of our grandma who is Madison grandaunt. They wanted us to study in Italy, so that was another reason. Although I'm not sure of Harper's plan, I already told my parents that I have no interest in attending College."Hello my beauties," Madison says pulling us in a group hug."Hey," Harper and I say hugging her back."You look as good as the last time I saw you." Harper says brushing her long dark her over her shoulder and out of