Lake pulled over at the side of the road, and Madison quickly unbuckled her seat belt, running out of the car as she began to empty the contents of her stomach.Lake sighed with relief, appreciating the fact that she cared so much about his car even in a situation like this.Most people would not have held it in, emptying it in the car, and Lake was certain he would not be able to use the car anymore.He picked up a bottle of water from his refrigerator compartment, unbuckled his seat belt, and took it to her. This was all his fault.He was right there and should have stopped her from drinking too much, but he was too engrossed in dancing with her.“Are you alright?” Madison did not answer, her mind a blur after she rinsed her mouth with the water and washed her face. It was cold, making her shiver slightly, but as soon as she sat back in the car, she fell asleep.Lake decided that it would be better to observe her closely through the night, so he changed direction to his house.Thr
Margo’s mouth was still open in shock, with no words coming out as she had never met someone like Madison before. Not even her parents or Lake had ever spoken to her in such a manner, but Madison got the rest of her worries out.“As for sleeping in his room, that was a mistake,” she realized.Madison did not think much when Lake told her to sleep on the bed and accepted the offer. Now, with a clear mind, she knew it wasn’t right, even though they had nothing going on, as it could send the wrong signals.She thought to explain it to Margo. “But I was drunk and feeling sick. He must have just wanted to be there to check on me.”Seeing Lake in the distance, she sighed with relief. “Lake, I need hangover pills, and can you go to my apartment to get me some clothes, please?”No matter how she tried, the discomfort from all the alcohol she consumed last night would just not leave her.Then she saw Coco in front of Lake, and guilt welled up in her heart. Before Lake could respond, Madison
Sebastian couldn't explain it to her, but his insecurities couldn't keep him away from Madison for long either."I'll wrap things up here and come back soon so we can talk about it. I don't like having these conversations over the phone.”He paused and asked again. “I heard Coco's voice. Is she there too?"Madison looked in the direction where Coco was talking to Lake but noticed Lake looking worriedly at her."Yeah.""Alright. Please call me when you get home," Sebastian said, about to end the call when the phone was snatched from Madison's hands.Lake walked a little away and spoke in a hushed tone."Seb, if you like Madison, then I'm giving you a chance with her. I'll only keep her company until you return and won't bring her to my house again."Sebastian thought for a moment, unsure of what to say. Lake had a pleasant personality around those he loved, which made Sebastian uncomfortable.But then again, Lake and Madison had been very good friends before Sebastian came along.If th
Coco’s cheeks reddened at Lake’s direct words. It seemed the guy never knew how to use a filter.Clearing her throat, she replied, “You are right. Can I sit?”Lake was instantly ashamed. “I’m so sorry. I didn’t realize we were standing.”He held her hand and led her to the sofa, feeling slightly nervous as he sat beside her. The wine was on the center table.“It’s too early for wine. Should I get you coffee? I can make toast as well,” Lake offered.Coco would have loved to but had to meet Michelle at the office on time.“Don’t bother. I believe Michelle arranged something in the office already.”“Office?” Lake asked, surprised, but Coco explained it.“Yeah, we have some shoots next week in Miami, so we are trying to round up a few things at the company.”Lake’s expression turned grim. At the time he wanted to pursue her, she pushed him away because River was still in her life. Now that he had the chance, she had a shoot that was going to take her away from him.Lake felt that perhaps
Coco was at a loss for words, wondering if coming here like this was a good idea.There was something about Lake that made her shy, but the way he stared at her was different from the way she saw him look at any other woman. This was a sure sign for her that Lake felt nothing for Madison; his stare was intense, filled with need.“Yes, but I still would love to take things slow,” Coco said.Lake closed in on her, his arm pressed against the wall above her head, forcing her to lean her back against the wall.The desire in his tone was equally intense.“I don’t go slow when I see what I want. I’m not made that way, Rose,” his voice was husky, but Coco raised her brows at how he called her.“I prefer Roselle better, especially Rose,” Lake said. His minty breath fanned her face and ears, making her shiver at the closeness.He moved strands of hair from her face to the back of her ears. “I don’t know how to hold back when it’s about you.”Coco’s cheeks were now stained with a darker shade
Coco stared dreamily at her. Many men came her way when she was dating River, but only Lake left an impression on her. Just a while ago, he reignited something within her that had died. Besides the fact that Lake was moving too fast, Coco had nothing else against him. Then again, River had been too slow, taking years to propose, which never happened until she realized he was cheating on her. Lake had already explained that he could not delay when he saw what he wanted. Coco felt butterflies in her stomach.This was the first time a man she felt attracted to was crazy about her. With River, he always made her feel as if she was the one holding the relationship.That was also the reason it crumbled when she no longer wanted it. It was different with Lake. “I don’t know, Michelle, but he’s just different. He makes me feel things I never felt. He takes charge of my feelings like…” “You are everything to him?” Michelle took the words from her mouth. Coco stared seriously at her. “Yes,
Ezrah was about to end the call when Lake spoke again. “I also wanted to inform you that Coco and Michelle would be leaving for Miami in a few days.”Ezrah felt a wave of sadness at the news. Even with Michelle here, it was difficult to see her, so how would he cope in Miami when she’s gone?“Really? I guess I have to catch up on work then. If she’s going, then I have to be there as well,” Ezrah decided.The things he couldn't give Michelle before, he was ready to provide now and for the rest of his life.“That’s what I planned too, but where are you?” Lake asked, hearing noises in the background.“Just taking care of a few things. Do you want to come?” Ezrah asked, hoping he would.With Lake, things would move faster as he was already familiar with all of Ezrah’s movements.That was why he knew how much Ezrah loved Michelle, even though Ezrah didn't realize it himself or was focused on pleasing Piper back then.Unfortunately, Lake couldn't be there for Ezrah this time.The woman he fe
Ezra thought for a moment. He would have indeed used Lake’s help through Coco, but then he had to be a man to clean up his own mess.“You already have a lot on your hands too. Just focus on your relationship, and I will take it from here. Thanks a lot for the information.”Ezra hung up and did not dare to call Landon for anything about Michelle, as that might lead to him getting fired.Her safety was more of a concern to him than having her in his arms.Michelle was still at her parents' house, and though this was not how Ezra wanted to meet her parents again after her return, he still had to start from somewhere.He was just glad that his wound was healing well, and he felt not much pain.At Madison’s house, she invited Margo in, recalling that Lake was with Coco. This was his chance to get the woman he always had a crush on, and Margo should not be there as a third wheel.Together, they arrived in front of Madison’s door to see that not only did the girls not just come to deliver th