Dinner was going fine as long as I pretended he didn't exist. We'd made it through the salad, pasta, and chicken, and were just about to start dessert. I needed to use the bathroom, so I quickly excused myself. I took care of business, and as I stepped out...Lionel was there, waiting for me in the
If you tried to avoid someone in your own social circle, you'd be attempting the impossible. With absolute certainty, I found myself at Amber's birthday party. Her parties were talked about for weeks each year, all thanks to her outrageous themes and extravagance. This year's theme? Old Hollywood Gl
"Although, now that we're this close... maybe we should examine your own obsession with diamonds," Ryan teased, eyeing the long diamond necklace that was draped down my chest and back.I knew he wasn't looking at the necklace—he was staring at my cleavage. I rolled my eyes and pushed his face away w
"He's... wonderful. So attentive, gentle, and responsible. I've never met a man so mature at his age. I'm lucky he noticed me," Emma continued, her face glowing with happiness.I forced a smile, feeling my neck tighten from holding it stiff. I tried to sip my drink, but it was empty. I signaled to t
This felt good. Finally, I'd proven myself right about predicting Lawrence's behavior. Watching his expression shift from desperation to the dawning realization that he'd walked right into my trap was priceless."Looking for something, Ren?" I asked, my tone dripping with malice."The only one who's
"This isn't funny," Lawrence muttered."No one said it was." I giggled, glancing at him. "It's just... laughing is a side effect of alcohol."Our shoulders were touching, actually—my entire right side was pressed up against his left. It felt natural, just like it used to be before the fight at my ho
Lawrence Lewis's P.O.V.I adored the way her eyes lit up whenever she talked about the things she was passionate about. I adored the way her laughter echoed for miles, clear and unrestrained. I adored her fierce determination and her stubbornness in following through with her goals. I adored her gen
It was a great, bitter irony that she'd come back into my life just to turn it upside down again. Ignoring my request to stay away from my wedding, barging in where no one had called her. I hadn't factored in the level of Sara's stubbornness. Leading a project that would undermine hers or lying to h
I was easily the most boringly dressed guest here, yet the moment I arrived, I felt all eyes on me. Around me were either complete strangers or familiar faces tied to the Lewis family, and the latter group I knew watched me closely. I ignored them as best I could. Let's just say I wasn't a welcome p
"Well, that boy has been in love with you for many years, and a man's ego is fragile enough as it is. I'm not surprised he reacted badly to your rejection," my mother said.I bolted upright from the bed, startled."What are you saying?" I sounded offended. "Our romantic feelings are recent. That's w
My mother had had me when she was eighteen—a single mom who had faced countless struggles because she had a child so young. I know that for most of my life, I've had the financial backing of my father's family, but those early years of poverty, hunger, and loneliness were memories that hadn't faded.
He was staring at me a lot."What are you looking at? Haven't you had enough of staring at me since we were kids?" I teased him."I'll never get tired of looking at you," he replied.I couldn't help but smile at that. How could he be so sweet?"Well, since you've given up on that ridiculous wedding,
I unhooked my bra, wanting to be more comfortable, and I began playing with my nipples. He noticed and kissed his way back up to them, sucking on each one in turn. It was even better as he didn't stop using his fingers, thrusting them in and out of me. However, he hadn't looked me in the eye since I
I hadn't woken up this morning planning to test Lawrence's patience, let alone end up kissing him like this. But the way he held me tightly against his body, the way our tongues danced wildly together, had me teetering on the edge.I had no idea he was such a good kisser nor that he was so skilled a
"Hello, Emma. It's nice to hear from you too..." I answered, feeling utterly drained."I want an explanation now, Lawrence," she snapped.Honestly, my brain wasn't functioning well enough for riddles at this moment."Who is 'she'? How are we making fun of you?" I asked, confused.I heard a frustrate
The best treatment and care at home—that was what my father was receiving. But no matter how much money was spent or how excellent the medical attention was, it wouldn't save him. In the end, money could only buy the material things. It couldn't replace a body destined for death.I was so disturbed
Lawrence Lewis's P.O.VWhen I got engaged to Emma and put the distance between me and Sara that I should have enforced all along, I never expected this. Out of all the scenarios I had predicted, what had actually happened was never one of them. I tried to chalk up what happened in that dark closet t