Mila lay on her bed exhausted from class. College had resumed and they had reported to school. She’d missed Willow and Raine so much that they had face timed each other on a regular basis. And today was one of those days.“ You look tired,” Raine pointed out laying on the couch in Willow’s house. She had moved into Willow and Aaliyah’s place since her house was boring and no one was around. Willow and Aaliyah were beyond excited to have her there.“ I am fucking tired, but there’s a bonfire tonight I really want to attend, but I am tireeeeeeed,” she whined.“ You’re going young lady. You need to loosen up hav fun, release stress,” Willow added.“ But you guys aren’t here to convince me to go,”“ You can go with the guys,” Raine stated munching on some cookies. “ Rémy , maybe it’s been a while I last saw Hayes. He’s been caught up with school and Maryse,” she added. “ I thought his mom was taking care of her so he could focus on his studies, what happened?” “ Yes Mimi is taking care
“ …. there’s nothing good about this morning Phebe,” Mila’s voice croaked as her head pounded. There was no way she could go to class with how she was feeling that morning. How many drinks did she have at all? She could only but remember a few things that happened at the bon fire even at that it was bits and pieces. “ I’m sorry, considering how much fun you had yesterday I guess you’re sleeping in just like I am?” Phebe asked.“ Of course I am sleeping in. I don’t really remember what happened yesterday night by the way,” she pulled her pillow to cover her face. “ Oh, you sure would in a few days,” she let out a small laugh leaving Mila confused. She hoped she didn’t do anything stupid.“ Did I do something stupid?” she couldn’t help but ask. “ Where’s the fun in it if I tell you?” she headed to their kitchen to fix something for both of them to calm the pounding headache.“ Who cares, Hayes. You did enjoy it after all, you’ve been wanting to do that since forever,” his roommate sai
“ Awwww Neo this is so beautiful,” Mila gushed at the ring her brother had shown her. He was planning on proposing to Willow in a couple of days. He wanted to take their relationship to the next level. She had been the most supportive girlfriend ever though he felt bad he hadn’t been there for her for a couple of times. She deserved every inch of love she was getting from him. “ You think she’s gonna love it?” he couldn’t help but ask. “ Yes she would,” Mila answered happily. “ Thank goodness, I almost freaked for a moment,” he said with his hands on his chest.“ You should know your girl by now ,” Mila shaded. “ I know, I know I would either call you or she would to tell you how it went, Tammy says hi by the way,” he said pointing the camera towards her. “ Hi Tammy, I miss you baby girl how is school?” Mila asked. She had grown quite taller and more adorable though she had shed some of her baby fat. She was in the second grade currently.“ Mi, I missed you too, when are you comi
“ It’s beautiful!” Mila gushed over her friend’s ring again as if she hadn’t seen it yet. She wasn’t faking her happiness for Willow. She was genuine about it. Both o them had been through thick and thin and she deserved each and every good thing that was coming her way. “ Thanks Mila, I never imagined this day would come this soon, but I am happy, excited. I wish Amy was here so I could show her the ring and yell “ the daughter you’re disappointed in has made it and guess what? You weren’t part of it.” Willow said through the phone. “ Baby, forget her. We are happy for you, Aaliyah is over the moon about this. All your favorite people are happy for you, Ignore the haters. And live your life just how you and your fiancé have planned it out.” Raine added. “ She’s right, girls Niel was here some days back,” Mila announced. “ Wow, how’s he doing? Is Phoenix treating him good?” Willow inquired. “ He’s fine but long story short. I think he likes Phebe…”“ And you’re not okay with that?
Mila had remembered what happened between herself and Hayes at the bonfire night. She wasn’t ready to talk about it so she decided she was going to pretend she still had lost her memory. She had told Phebe all about Niel and his history with her friends and people she knew. She let her know that her brother was a big time player and if she was still interested in going out with him, it was her choice. She noticed they had been calling and texting each other but that was the least of her worries as at now. All her friends were in stable and committed relationships except herself. Willow and Neo were about getting married, Raine and Rémy were going strong and Khalil and Jax were also engaged to be married and she was still single. Even her roommate was in a relationship or perhaps a situationship , maybe a flirtationship whatever it was there was a “ship” attached to it.“ Mila?” her friend and course mate, Blair gently shook her awake from her trance. “ What is it Blair?” she lazily
“ Mila, wait up!” Hayes called behind her. She really wanted to run and at the same time didn’t want him to know she was avoiding him after the bonfire incidence.He hugged her shoulders once he got closer to her. She was tired of hiding her feelings from him. What if I gave it a shot? If it didn’t work at least I tried. she thought to herself.“ What’s up? What have you been up to lately?” he asked. “ Nothing much, just class and dance lessons,” she shrugged.“ How’s basketball coming up? And how’s Maryse?” she asked a two in one question. It had been long she saw Maryse and she missed her too.“ Basketball is coming up good, we have a game this Friday and I want you to be there. There would be a surprise for you,” “ Trying to blackmail me Miller?” she nudged his rock hard arbs. “ No, but I’m seeing you right?” he asked.“ Fine, what time?” “ It’s at 5pm,” he replied. She had dance rehearsal at 4-5pm, after her rehearsal she could pass by the basketball court to watch is game. S
The week had gone by quickly and it was time for the basket ball match. Willow was still around and hadn’t yet left. Turned out her school was on break and she decided to come see her friend. Raine was currently caught up with some stuff and couldn’t come around, some stuff being Rémy was around and she wanted to spend some quality time with him.Mimi and Maryse were around but hadn’t seen Mila yet because Hayes wanted it to be a surprise. They were currently lodging in one of their apartments which wasn’t far from campus. “ You’ve got to look cute, it’s a basketball game and all but look cute for him,” Willow added damaging through her closet with the help of Phebe. “ It’s just a game, why do I have to look cute?” she groaned lying on her bed.“ Because, both of you are a bunch of hard headed people who don’t want to confess their feelings to each other even though you clearly like each other,” Phebe added throwing her hands in the air for a dramatic effect.Hayes had dropped off
Niel stood smiled at his younger brother. He was so not convinced that his careless parents could take care of him, instead he convinced them to let him take care of the child while they go about their lives, since he was now running the company and all.They didn’t hesitate to agree to his condition and allowed Christian come live with Niel. Christian was a bubbly and loving kid. He couldn’t love him any less.“ Are you ready champ?” Niel asked carrying him.“ Yes,” he grinned excited as they descended the stairs. He had hired a nanny to take care of Christian while he was away. Christian’s school was just on the way to Niel’s workplace so on days he was less busy, he dropped him off before heading off to work. “ I know, but I’d come see you in school soon. I even have to see Mila as well. It’s been a while we last met or saw each other,” Raine said to Rémy. His vacationing at home was over and he had to come back to campus.He hadn’t heard from Hayes after his game though he hear
EpilogueOne year along the line… Hayes stood by the door of Maryse 'room admiring how she had curled up beside his girlfriend in a peaceful sleep. They were currently in their final year of university. Remy and Raine were engaged to be married in a couple of weeks. Willow and Neo had welcomed their quadruplets , three girls and a boy. After Kaia's disappearance, he had not heard anything about her. She had not reached out to him about Maryse. Though he did not want her to, she should have made an effort just to prove that she cared. "How long have you been standing there?" Mila asked. He hadn't noticed she was awake and watching him. " Um, for a couple of minutes," his ears turned pink. Mila chuckled at him carefully getting out of bed in order not to wake Maryse up. Phebe and Niel were going strong. She was helping him manage the family business by interning there. She was happy for her friend with how things were falling in place for her. Mila had never imagined being w
" Someone is glowing!" Blair playfully nudged her friend as they walked to class." I always glow," she shrugged." This is different honey, trust me. I think something else is making you glow, or should I say, someone instead?" she asked making her friend blush as she recalled memories of their sexcapade a few days ago." You're blushing!"" No, I'm not Blair," she pouted as they burst into laughter entering their lecture hall.Phebe hadn't returned from Phoenix yet, she was returning tomorrow and she couldn't wait to hear all that her friend had to say.They had a whole lot to talk about and she couldn't wait. The excitement alone was killing her"Do you have to go?" Niel leaned by the door of his bedroom as he watched his girl pack for her flight." As much as I don't want to, babe you know I gotta go." she walked towards him pecking him at the corner of his lips." I know, but, like can't you switch schools or something?" he playfully asked in a cute voice." No, no babe. I can't,
" How's Phoenix baby girl?" Mila asked Phebe as soon as she answered the phone." It's beautiful, great actually," she answered grinning from ear to ear on the phone." Seems like someone is treating you nice, yes?" she asked about her brother." He is, and I am amazed at how fast a person could change. He's everything I've ever wanted in a man now," Phebe blushed making Mila 'awwwn' at the other end of the line." Yeah, babe, I will call you back in a few. He's taking me out on a surprise. I will update you on whatever happens. Say hi to lover boy for me," she added hanging up the call.Hayes walked into the apartment feeling tired and worn out. He had a terrible day at school and practice and wasn't in the mood for anything else apart from food and sleep." Hayes, are you okay?" she asked him as she met him in the kitchen getting food for himself after a quick shower." I'm fine," he answered walking past her." Babe, you don't look good. What happened?" Mila asked again. Aside from
“ Get a room love birds!” Willow screamed at Hayes and Mila from the penthouse. Hayes and Mila stood at the shore of the beach sucking each other’s faces off.They had traveled out to one of Khalil’s father’s penthouse which was close to the beach. They needed to bond before they headed back to school the following week. Mila smiled at her friends while walking along the shore with her boyfriend. Phebe, Willow, and Khalil stood looking down at them and Raine and Rémy. “ Aren’t you both joining them for some fun?” Willow asked them.“ Nope,” they both replied popping the ‘p’“ Besides, breakfast is ready. We better start heading inside,” Khalil announced. “ Breakfast is ready love birds!” Phebe yelled at the top of her lungs notifying the couples by the shore. “ Coming!” Mila replied as they headed for the house." Excuse me, let me take this," Phebe said walking out to answer the call as her friends sat at the table eating breakfast." Is she going to be okay?" Khalil asked after
“ Babe...Mila, I am tired of the back and forth between both of us. It's clear we both like each other but are too hotheaded to confess how we feel to each other. But, I am going to have to risk it. I've loved you from the latter part of our senior year till now and the love I have for you keeps growing each time I meet you. We've been on dates, been there for each other and all. All I want to ask is would you do me the honors of being my girlfriend?” Hayes asked her.“ You know you can do it in person instead of talking to a mirror and you know she will say yes right?” Mila said behind him smiling. He was too shocked to say anything because he wasn’t expecting her to be in the door way. She just walked majestically towards him and kissed him square on the lips before saying “ Hayes Miller, I would love to be your girlfriend,”“ It’s about damn time,” he replied making her chuckle.“ But I have a question,” she smiled mischievously.“ Please don’t ask why I was speaking to a mirror,”
“ Just listen to what he has to say Phebs,” Mila said to her friend. Phebe had attended the wedding and was spending the holidays with Mila.“ Why should I?” she asked frustrated pacing up and down the hotel room.“ Because he’s bugging me and most importantly, because you like him. No matter how you deny the fact, you do like him and I think he likes you too,”“ Why doesn’t he say it? He seems uncertain on what he wants Mila,” she tried convincing her.“ Honestly, I don’t know. I can’t tell, perhaps you can talk to him for answers,” Mila suggested. “ I will...eventually,” she murmured walking into the bathroom.Willow stood by the window staring at the gorgeous view in front of her. She never imagined herself being where she was today. “ A penny for your thoughts Mrs. Bennett?” her husband asked standing right behind her. Mrs. Bennett, she liked how the name sounded in her ears. “ I’m just counting how blessed I am,” she answered facing her husband, holding his waist in the proce
Mila smiled at her brother and her best friend while they did the couple's dance. School had gone on a summer break so she had come down to attend her brother's and best friend's wedding. Her parents didn't show up as usual with the excuse that they had been caught up with business but sent a gift for the couple. Surprisingly, Willow’s mom showed up for the wedding as a way to make it up to her kids for all she did.“ Are you okay?” Raine asked her friend taking a seat next to her.“ I'm fine. I'm happy for Willow. She deserves all that she's getting right now,” Mila smiled.“ She’s been through shit hasn't she?” “ A whole lot,” Mila replied as Raine walked off towards her boyfriend who was seeking her attention.“ And there was one,” she said audibly.“ Tell me about it,” Aaliyah replied sitting close to her.“ Hey kiddo, what's up? Where's Corey?” she asked her. She hadn't had time to work things out with her boyfriend. Things were a little awkward and shaky between them.“ Honest
Christian had grown accustomed to his new home and liked it better than the first. He loved his brother no doubt but he hardly spent more time with him. They went out often but not as often as how he wanted it to be.Staying with Neo and Tara was great. He loved the way they both loved him to bits and how they treated him.“ Hey C,” Tara pecked him on his cheeks.“ Morning Tara,” he smiled happily munching on some pancakes Neo had made him before heading off to work.“ As much as you’re enjoying these pancakes, you need to hurry up so we don’t get late for school,” she ruffled his hair.“ Done!” he said getting off his chair and dusting off invincible crumbs of his shirt. Tara carried both her lunch bag and his as they hurried to the car where their driver was waiting for them.“Babe , I’m sorry! Aaliyah please” Corey begged as she walked away. She wasn’t in the mood to speak to him after all he said to her when she just wanted to know what was going on with him.Was that too much of
Hayes kissed Mila against the wall, his groin against her. Mila let out pleasurable moans, clearly enjoying his actions, as he abruptly stopped and walked out of the room.She stood at the same spot wondering why he had walked off leaving her standing by herself.Hayes heard the door to the bathroom slam shut as he let out a sigh of relieve. He wanted her so bad but couldn’t take advantage of her during the spur of the moment. The reality wasn’t that he couldn’t but he didn’t want to, he didn’t want to have just casual sex with her but wanted something real. Hayes and Mila got back from Cali a couple of hours ago. She didn’t want to go to her apartment but wanted to sleepover at Hayes’ apartment and then left the next day. If she went straight to her apartment, she knew she would have to unpack and she was feeling lazy doing that. After a couple of minutes, she came out of Hayes room fully dressed and walked past him without a word.“ Mila, I’m sorry I ———“ It’s fine, I understan