"Yes, I love him, Mum," I replied with a smile."Thank you so much, Mom," I added sincerely."Don’t mention it," she said."But, Mom, how do you deal with a man who has a big ego?" I inquired.She laughed, saying, "You mean all men? Yes, my daughter, all men have egos. Manage it, okay?" she laughed. "Love can soften even the largest egos," my mom continued. "It's about finding a balance between expressing your own needs and understanding his perspective. Communication is key; let him know how you feel, and encourage him to share his thoughts too. It's a journey of compromise and growing together."As her words sank in, I felt a sense of comfort and guidance."Okay, Mommy, I appreciate you," I said as she left for her room."But I was ready to make things work with Josh, no matter what, and to do that, we had to have open communication."Ava had excitedly mentioned throwing a bridal shower for me. Even though I wasn’t feeling up for it, she went ahead with the plans, with Amelia’s assi
His honesty touched me, and I felt a pang of empathy despite the pain I had endured. "All I wanted was for us to talk about our problems, to understand what went wrong, and to ease some of your pain. But in doing so, I realize now that I hurt you too."He moved closer to me, his eyes pleading for forgiveness. "I'm very sorry, Harper. Please forgive me. I know it might take time for you to forgive me, but I just want you to try."I took a moment to absorb his words, feeling a mix of emotions swirling inside me. Despite the hurt, I could see the sincerity in his eyes. As I looked at him standing before me, vulnerable and remorseful, I knew that forgiveness was possible, even if it would take time.As he pleaded with me, I remained silent, my emotions swirling inside me like a storm."I'm not going to leave here unless you promise to forgive me, please," he implored, his voice filled with desperation.His words echoed in my mind as I struggled to find the right response. "I'm sorry for e
And just when I thought that everything was going as planned—Josh and I had completed the counseling, Jane had finally apologized, and my dad had given his full blessing—it felt so surreal that in a couple of days, I'd be walking down the aisle with Josh.We had been through a lot: the Nolan saga, the back-to-back tension at work, and Adams coming to light. But I was grateful that Adams had found someone he loved, and I got to meet the lucky lady.I was seated in the living room going through my phone. Ava, as usual, was in charge of discussing with the event planner about the wedding, and I must say she had been helpful. I needed to reach out to Josh to know the color his men would be wearing at the wedding. With my phone in hand, I dialed Josh's number. It rang, but he didn't pick up. I tried several times, but still no response."What's wrong? You look troubled," Ava asked, paying close attention to me.With a furrowed brow, I wondered what could be wrong. "Why is he not picking up
I haven't gotten over the shock of seeing Nolan standing at the door. Questions plague my mind: What is he doing here? Why is he coming out of Josh's mother's room? "What are you doing here?" I ask again as he engulfs me in a hug and starts crying. For a second, I stiffen, unsure how to react to this new Nolan. I rest my hand on his back and hug him, soothing him gently.My thoughts are everywhere. Why is he here? Is he related to Josh’s mom? Why is he crying? I haven't registered these questions for long when I hear the door open. I look up to meet Josh’s penetrating eyes staring down at me like daggers. If looks could kill... "Shit," I mutter as I hurriedly release myself from Nolan.Josh stands there, his jaw clenched, shoulders tensed, and hands formed into fists. I can feel his rage from where I stand. I am stuck in place, unsure whether to move closer to him or let him walk away with the anger I see in him. But my legs move on their own as I slowly make my way to him. Watching h
I suck in my breath, not wanting to make it obvious what I'm feeling. Ava and Amelia walk up to me. "What's up?" they both ask as they engulf me in a hug.Ava, being observant, searches my eyes for any emotion on display between Josh and the so-called Trisha. Nolan leaves my side to be with Axel. Jane just gives Nolan a wave, which he returns. Josh and Trisha go inside to see his mom.I should be the one with Josh, not the other way around. This attitude from Josh won't be accepted or overlooked.Amelia holds my hand without saying a word. I can feel her sympathy. I give a weak smile. I'm angry as I make my way out of the hospital. I can't stay where I'm not needed.Walking out of the hospital, the cold hits my face. I shiver and curse inwardly for not taking a coat. Then I see someone coming toward me. He has a broad smile, but I know it doesn't reach his eyes."Hello, my Harper. How are you doing?" Josh's father asks, opening his arms in invitation. I rush in and hug him, my throat
Amelia's POVSeeing the way Josh behaves when he sees Harper makes me want to grab him by his collar and knock some sense into him. How could he treat Harper in such a shabby manner?The height of disrespect is bringing his ex-fiancée to the hospital. I am about to march down to him and give him a piece of my mind, but Axel holds me back, his eyes pleading.I huff, and he brings me into a hug. I inhale his manly scent, and gosh, that seems to calm me a bit. I raise my head and look into his eyes. He gives me a small smile and kisses my forehead.Gosh, this man makes me feel so many emotions I can't put into words—the way my heart skips whenever he steps into the room, the way he looks at me like I'm the only girl that matters, the way my whole being flutters whenever he is near."What?" he asks me since my eyes are fixed on him without saying a word.I can't tell him how he makes me feel. It's too early. We just met, and I don't want to get my hopes high thinking something will come o
Amelia's POV"Hello, Harper," I say into the phone, trying to steady my breath so she won't know I'm panting. "Are you okay?" Her voice calls out to me."Y-yes, I'm okay," I stutter."Where are you, Amelia? You are making me scared with the way you sound."Trust Harper to notice everything about her surroundings. "Chill, Harper, I'm fine. I'm with Axel.""Oh," she says. I know many thoughts are running through her mind, and I trust she will call me out on this when we eventually see each other.Axel uses that moment to bring a wet towel and wipe his cum from my stomach. I shiver and am lost because he does it in a way that makes me want him more. I moan, forgetting I'm on a call with Harper."Amelia, you are a slut," Harper's voice calls out."I'm following your footsteps, Harper, and you know I learn from the best," I say with a giggle. "Why are you calling me at this time, Amelia? You know your girl will be busy with the dick."That earns a laugh from her. "You see why I call you a
Axel's POVAmelia has cornered me, and I don't know how to tell her without jeopardizing my friendship with Josh. I know Harper deserves to know the truth; she's been kept in the dark for too long. Josh has been childish in his approach, and Trisha clings to him like a pest. Sometimes, I wish I could just punch some sense into him."Axel, start talking," Amelia's impatient voice cuts through the silence.I sigh deeply, trying to gather my thoughts. I'm picturing her reaction when she eventually hears the truth. "Okay, Amelia, you need to calm down and not freak out," I say, stalling."Okay, I promise I won't.""Trisha was Josh's ex-fiancée until he caught her with another man," I say, looking at Amelia.Her eyes widened in shock. She hadn't expected to hear that."Okay, that's not the catch," I say, sitting in a more comfortable position. "The catch is Trisha came back, telling Josh they had a son together."I sense a wave of shock crossing Amelia's features as she stares at me, speec