“Okay, I will be here when school comes out. Enjoy your day.” They look at me and nod before taking each other's hands and walking towards the huge building on their own. I couldn’t help but wonder if Adrian knew about them being bullied. The rest of the morning ran slowly. I cleaned my room and t
Willow… I knew I was in trouble but I don’t know why. I can't think of anything that I have done wrong. After I tucked the children in, I made my way to his office, feeling rather scared. I was just about to knock when the door opened, and I came face-to-face with Adrian. “Oh, it’s only you.” I r
Willow… The next few days passed in a blur. I only saw Adrian for breakfast and dinner. Something tells me he isn't avoiding me, but he has been really busy these past few days. I must admit that things between the two of us have changed these past few days. He seemed more relaxed in my presence th
Willow… I sowollowed hard when I saw his glare and knew I had some explaining to do. The way he looked at me told me I was in deep trouble because Bella had cried. “Ashton, why don't we go and get some dinner? I'm sure Bella and you are hungry,” I said, wanting to get away from this man in front o
Willow… I was sitting opposite Kylie at the restaurant where we agreed to meet. I told her everything that had happened yesterday. “You did what?” Kylie asked with wide eyes and a hanging jaw. I rolled my eyes at her and said, “You heard what I said.” “Yeah, and I thought I taught you enough to d
Willow… Adrian’s smile deepened as she threw more coal at his fiery ego. He flashes me a knowing look as he says, “Thank you,” to which I just roll my eyes. “Can I have a minute alone with Kylie?” I asked him desperately wanting to strangle my best friend for saying that. “Sure, I will be waiting
Willow… "Look, I know you are upset with me about Daisy, but trust me when I say this: There was nothing no one could have done for her. She was old, and most of her parts are more expensive than just getting a new car," he said as soon as we stopped in front of the dealership. I nodded my head an
Willow… The days that followed flew by. Bella insisted that I take them to school every day since she liked my car. Although Ashton didn’t say anything, I could tell he was loving the car as well. I had to do Bella’s hair every morning but in a different style because, as she said, she didn’t want
On our way home, we stopped at a shop brimming with vibrant candies, chocolate bars, and treats in various shapes and sizes. Chloe's eyes widened in delight; candy was undoubtedly her weakness. She peered through the glass, contemplating her choices. Bruce stood beside me, arms crossed, both of us o
Ace…My feet were resting on the desk shared by Bella and me, our office now organized and neat, though I knew it wouldn’t last long. I had spent the early hours sorting through paperwork and issuing directives. As I brought a cigarette to my lips, I inhaled the acrid smoke, watching it swirl and gr
I appreciated Chloe's charming nature; she had stunning dark brown hair and a mature demeanor, yet she could be quite mischievous. It became clear that she had inherited my personality traits. Whenever she threw a fit, it was incredibly amusing. Ace, however, did not share my amusement; he seemed to
Richard shook his head disapprovingly at Ryder, clearly unhappy with how easily he succumbed to Chloe's antics. As for me, I didn’t mind at all. Ryder was her uncle, and he could spoil her if he wished. The food arrived, and I took a sip of my wine. Laughter filled the air as everyone enjoyed themse
Bella…I urged the maids to hurry up with the dining room as we were busy setting it up. Only the finest cutlery and crystal glasses were to be utilized. The table was to be adorned with white tablecloths and red placemats. I moved gracefully around the room in a black dress that accentuated my figu
“You have created a family, my love.” I returned her smile, gently rubbing her shoulder as I looked down at the way she cradled her so effortlessly. She traced a finger through her dark hair. "She’s going to look like you," she said with a soft chuckle. "What have you decided?" I asked, feeling a se
The atmosphere was intense. "It's okay, Bella. I'm right here with you." I gave a reassuring smile while holding her hand. The fear coursed through me. Her contractions came in waves, accompanied by a mix of screams and whimpers. I could see the exhaustion etched on her face, but I believed in her s
She sat down on the lounger, gazing straight ahead, the sun's glare making it difficult to look up. I approached her and settled down beside her on the spacious lounger, using my arm to support her head, creating a makeshift pillow. "Ashton called me a whale the other day," she scoffed. "What a jerk
Ace… I secured my firearm back onto my belt after taking a man's life. He had it coming; he was undermining me and it was intolerable. "Clean it up," I commanded with a snap of my fingers. My team sprang into action, quickly removed the blood, the body, and any trace of what had happened here. As