Snow "Snow I asked if– Wait is that a hickey?" My hand moves up to quickly cover my neck. "Oh my gosh! It's a hickey! You didn't tell me Lee gave you a hickey." I look away from her. I don't want her to read the truth in my eyes. "Snow? It was Cody wasn't it? How come I didn't see this yesterday? Did Lee see it?" "No Lee didn't see it. I made sure." I answer her. "I was just too embarrassed to tell you about it." "Snow–" A knock on the door cuts Sam off. "Snow? Sam? Are you two in there?" "Yeah we're in here." The door opens and he walks in with an iPad in his hand. "Did I interrupt something?" He looks between Sam and I. I sigh and answer. "No." "Parker got some of his boys to hack into your social media accounts and your blog." Cody announces. "Don't you think they should've asked me first?" "Yeah. That's just invasion of privacy. And if they were doing something like that, Snow should've known about it." Sam adds. "That's why I met them yesterday. I gave them the perm
Cody "Snow!" I scream and run towards the totaled car. Joseph is able to climb out, injured, with blood flowing down from his head. Snow is in the backseat, unconscious, bleeding as well. I panic and ask Joseph to help me pull her out. How did this happen? Remembering that I'm fighting my growing feelings for Snow, I get off her and walk out. I don't look back. I didn't want to look back. I head to my room and go straight to my bathroom to splash water on my face. What was I doing? I don't know. The moment I entered her room and saw her, I wanted to kiss her and taste her. It was a very intense kiss which I liked. But now I have to hate myself for it. I have to push Snow away. I don't want to love again. I must be able to control myself. But it's just so difficult when she's the only person living with me now. I used to like it when I was alone in my home. Or did I? I groan and clench my fists, restraining myself from punching a hole into the wall. How does Snow feel after I le
Snow I open my eyes and shut them, almost blinded by the lights. I turn myself to the side, away from the lights. I feel myself on a bed. I abruptly open my eyes and look around, unable to sit up. Am I in a hospital? What happened to me? All I remember was looking down on my phone texting Kylie that I was almost there. A silent gasp leaves my lips. A nurse walks into the room and hurries out when she sees me awake. After a few minutes, a doctor walks in to check up on me. He shuffles around with the nurse and walks out soon after without saying a word to me. After an hour and a half, they walk in. Sam, Lee, Kylie. Sam is in tears and the others look so sad. Sam rushes to my side and hugs me so tight that I flinch and wince in pain. I look at the door waiting for Cody to walk in, but he doesn't. "Oh sorry." She says after pulling away. "I'm just so glad to see you awake. It's been a month." She laughs through her sobs. My eyes widen. I want to speak but my voice isn't working. A m
Snow My eyes land on the hand that was above mine on the bed. Slowly, I trail my eyes up and find the owner of the hand. I swipe my hand out of his grasp, now fully awake. He shifts but doesn't wake up. "It's clear that Cody feels something for you. And if he's denying that, he has a good reason." Sam says after I tell her about our kiss. "I can't believe you're saying that. You're just defending him because he's your friend." I pout. "Ask Cody to tell you about last year." "What happened last year?" I raise my brows at her but she shakes her head. "I'm not telling you. He has to. Find the right time when he's in a good mood and ask him about last year. But don't push him when he doesn't say anything. It’s a very sensitive topic." "Why can't you just tell me?" "Because it's not something that I should be telling you. And I won't tell you even if you pout like a cute kid. Just be patient with him. That's all." I laugh. "Oh and before I forget, Cody got you fired." "What? Why d
Cody The moment I saw Snow after I walked in, the only thing that came to mind was to hug her. And I did. My heart raced at the sight of her, seeing her awake and well, with her beautiful smile playing on her pink lips. I couldn't forgive myself everytime I went to the hospital and saw her in that state. And I knew that I wouldn't be able to look at her even after she woke up from her coma. Honestly, it was so lonely without her in the house, hearing her voice and us arguing all the time. I really missed it. After I heard that Snow had woken up from her coma, I flew back from Sweden immediately. I was exhausted but I didn't care. I cared that she was alive and I wanted to see her. I stayed in her room the entire night and found myself asleep. When I woke up, she was sleeping peacefully. Not wanting to wake her, I kissed her hand and left. I don't know why I did that, but I did. I felt good about it. I know I should be fighting my feelings for Snow, but all I felt was nothing but gu
Snow "Can you tell me why your brothers don't like you so much?" She chuckles lightly. "I don't really know why they don't like me. As kids Mother always told me to take care of them. They were reckless as boys and they always got into trouble. But I didn't know why they always blamed me for the trouble they got into.” I nod. "I see. But what they have for you is hate. Maybe there's another reason why they don't like you." "Maybe. I was never able to ask them." She flashes me a sad smile. "Thanks for convincing them to let me stay." "Don't mention it. This is to make up for the time that we couldn't meet up." I look around and find Mrs Wells and her friend narrowing their eyes at me. I glare at them and turn to Kylie. "Who's your mother's friend?" "That's Kesha. One of Mother's models. She's one of Mother's best employees and has supported Mother since her business hasn't been going so well. Mother's company has been defamed." Now I felt just sad for the woman. She had lung ca
Snow "Oh, you heard?" I tease. "Cut it out, Snow. You kissed Lee and let me kiss you." He growls, making my blood boil. I don't think he has any right to be mad at me. "Why are you mad?" "You're playing my brother and I." I scoff. "No, I'm not. It's not like I wanted you to kiss me." "And yet you kissed me back." He shouts. "You initiated the kiss. I thought you said you're fighting this." "I am. You're just making it so hard." "Then why don't you just accept this? I fucking like you, even though I hate to admit it and you're pushing me away. You're hurting both of us." "I can't be selfish and have you when Lee likes you." "All this started before the kiss. All this started on the night you decided to get drunk. And now you're flirting with Kesha, getting me all confused." I blurt out . He pinches the bridge of his nose and looks away from me. Our argument is heated. Both of our chests heaving from the anger we're feeling. "Let me ask you something." I stand up with the hel
Snow "You're all good Miss Jenkins." "Thank you Doctor." With a smile, I walk out of the hospital with Sam. I'm happy I'm finally healed. No more sling, no more clutch and no more broken heart. "It's been a month." Sam begins as we walk through the busy corridor to the exit. I know what she's talking about but I'm not going to listen. "I'm not going anywhere Sam." "You're hurting him. You see that and you're ignoring him." "He did the same to me. So I don't see why doing the same to him is a bad thing." An old lady passes by and tries to get to the elevator before it closes. I run and hold the door for her. "Thank you dear. You're very kind." "Don't mention it Ma'am." We smile at each other and I get back to Sam. "Sam, I don't want to talk about him anymore. I was happy when I didn't hear his name for a month. I don't know why you're mentioning his name now." "Because he's a mess and I didn’t want you to worry about him. But go talk to him now at least." I stop and turn to h
Snow “So as I was saying,” I continue after, putting the phone on charge. “Carlos loves you and I’m pretty sure he’ll do anything to be with you.” Miranda gasps. “You really think so.” “I know so. Teenage love is easier to identify. So beautiful and tenderly, so kind.” I sigh dramatically and we both burst into laughter. “Ok. Now I’m starving. Let’s go and find the girls and then later, we have breakfast. If my stomach rumbles again, don’t let it surprise you when I head in the direction of the breakfast lounge.” Miranda giggles and we both head out. I ask her to try calling Daya before we went to her room in the hotel. Then we bump into Cody. Miranda gasps dramatically. We gaze at each other for a while before she walks away, still giggling. Then I turn to Cody and raise a brow at him. He smiles at me and pulls me back into a my room. “What are you doi-“ He covers my mouth before I’m able to finish my sentence. Then he smashes his lips on mine, kissing me with need. He swallows my
Snow The days went by quickly as we prepared towards the wedding. Everyone was present a week before the day of the wedding. My aunt and uncle, Andre, Cody and Lee, Serena and some other friends of Cody and I. Daya and the planner triple checked everything to make sure that the decorations, food, my wedding dress, Cody’s wedding tuxedo, invitations and everything else was on point. The guests had already started arriving. Cody and I were grateful to see those who could make it and we kept expecting more of our guests to arrive. Inwardly, I was very happy that Ruby was being helpful. Lee planned pre-wedding celebrations for Cody and I to have fun before the day of our wedding ceremony. Dave, Daya’s husband joined in on the fun. I had my bridal shower three days ago and it was lovely. I had lots of fun with my family and friends. Knowing Lee, it was wild as it was expected, but we didn’t mind. On the next day, there was rehearsal dinner. It also went on smoothly until Lee started firew
Cody “Serena, have you made reservations for lunch?” “I have, Mr. Wells. I wasn’t sure of what to do since Mrs. Wells isn’t here so I just made reservations for two.” “Can you cancel? And did you just call my fiancé Mrs. Wells?” I look up at her, a smile creeping on my lips. Serena smiles and nods. “Mr. Wells asked me to call her that since you’ll be married in the next two months. In his words, ‘It wouldn’t hurt to start calling her Mrs. Wells. Those two were practically married before Cody decided to make it official.’” I chuckle. “Lee said that?” “He did, Sir.” She answers. “Alright. Just cancel my plans for lunch. I’ll be spending my lunch break talking to Snow.” “Or instead of cancelling, Lee and I can go and have lunch together. Just the two of us. That isn’t a bad idea, right?” “Of course not. Not at all.” I wink at her, making her blush. She excuses herself and exits my office. Before I hired Serena as my assistant, she was a waiter at Duquette’s café. My secretary wh
Snow "We're here Daya." I say happily settling down on my bed in our hotel suite. "That's great. You're at the hotel right? "Yeah." "I'm sure you'll find Carlos wondering around with his grandmother. If you do, let him drive you to Marco's Pastry Place. But if not, let me know. I'm kind of busy here at the bakery so I'll see you when you get here." "You're busy this evening?" "Yeah. Dave's father is hosting a small party for his friends and I'm in charge of the food. I need to get everything done on time. Then we can hang out afterwards." "Sure, but which of his grandmothers is he here with?" I try to hide the panic in my voice. Daya laughs. "That'll be a surprise for you." "A cruel one if it's Ruby." She bursts into laughter again. "Alright. I'll see you and Miranda when you get here. Have fun." Then she hangs up. "Andy." I call out. "Yes Mom?" " I just called Daya. She said Carlos is around. You can call him if you want." "I've already done that, he'll be here any seco
Snow A year ago, we went on a vacation in London where we met with one of Cody’s old friends and his wife and children. Mr. and Mrs. Robinson are really nice people that welcomed us warmly. It was a very nice experience, spending a week with them. Not to mention that Miranda had a great time with their son Carlos who’s three years older than her. Though she hates to admit it, she did have a lot of fun in London and I’m certain Carlos and Miranda contact each other. Mrs. Daya Robinson, a renowned baker in London and one of the owners of Lena’s Bakery all around the country. She manages the bakeries with her brother, Marco Sanchez. Daya was very friendly and we got along so well. Especially after I found out that her mother was someone I’ve been trying to track for a long time and almost got killed by her but she let me go for unknown reasons. Ruby Crest, the black tigress, a very fierce woman. A mafia empressMr. Dave Robinson, the CEO of Robinson Industries. He’s such a handsome man
Snow “Miranda?” I knock on her door. “Can I come in?” I ask softly. The door opens and Miranda looks up at me. “You can come in.” She opens the doors wider and lets me in. I walk to her desk and have a seat on her chair. “Is there anything I can help you with, Mom?” “I wanted to talk to you.” “Come have a seat on the bed with me. It’s good that you brought this up.” I look at her with furrowed brows. “It is?” I ask her and she nods. I sit beside her on the bed, kicking off my shoes and crossing my legs so that I’m sitting opposite her in the same position. She urges me to speak and I continue but then I ask her, “what is it that you think I’m bringing up here? I want to be sure that we’re on the same page here.” “Aren’t you here to talk about us? You and I?” She waves her finger between us. “I am.” “Let me apologize first. I’ve always wanted to but I didn’t know how to bring it up.” “Don’t worry about that Miranda.” “No. I want to apologize for my attitude towards you. I’m r
Cody “Hey Dad.” “Miranda?” I look up at her as she enters the study. “I was wondering if I could sleep over at Jessie’s place tomorrow night.” “A sleepover? I don’t mind. But your Mom and I were also planning on spending the weekend together at the lake house, where we’re planning the wedding.” “I don’t feel like going Dad.” Miranda tells me in a soft voice. “I understand but you have to be there. You don’t want to be left out, do you?” “Please Dad.” Miranda begs. I sigh. “I’ll let Snow understand that you want to have a sleepover at Jessie’s place. I’m sure she won’t mind. Will there be other girls?” “It’s just Jessie and I.” She replies softly. “Then I’ll have Joseph drop you off tomorrow after school.” “Thanks Dad.” “Don’t mention it. I just want to see you smiling always and since Jessie makes you smile, that’s just what we need. Know that Snow and I love you very much.” “I know. You say it all the time.” Miranda replies and walks out quietly. It’s been three years s
Snow "Miranda has been kidnapped." Andre says. "What? How?" I ask him, letting him in. "Cody!" I call out. "Andre? What is it?" "We've been trying to reach you two but your phones were off. We were able to track your last known location and I remembered your parents live here so I came as fast as I could. Miranda was kidnapped yesterday after school. Detective Parker is looking for her now." "Who do you think took her?" Cody asks him. "Kylie is off the grid which means that she probably took Miranda. A picture of Miranda, tied up in an old warehouse was sent to Sam." Andre explains to us. "Let's go. No time to pack up." Cody says. We both run upstairs to get our phones while Andre leaves ahead of us. Then we make sure to lock the house and leave. Cody drives us back while I try to call Sam. Fifteen missed calls from her, Lee and Andre. I suddenly feel bad. If only we didn't decide to get drunk, we would've heard about the news and be there with Sam as the police search for Mir
Snow "Oh my God. My head hurts." I cry out loud and wince. My own voice piercing my ears, worsening the pain in my head. "This is the worst hangover I've ever had." Cody whispers. "No one has ever had a great hangover. But I agree, this is the worst. We should keep whispering. At least our voices won't worsen the pain." Unable to get up, Cody and I crawl to the kitchen. I spot the camera still secured in its corner. "How we managed to not break the camera is a miracle." I whisper "Indeed." Cody laughs and winces. "My throat hurts so bad." "Me too." We crawl to one cabinet in the kitchen which was thankfully located within our reach. Cody pulls out the first aid kit from the cabinet and I search for aspirin in the kit. Sitting on the ground, we take in the aspirin, slowly get up and fill glasses with water. We gulp it down and sit on the ground again. "I can't wait to watch what the video of what we did while we were drunk. My entire body hurts." I say to Cody "My arms hurt so