DANIEL'S POV.As I walked away from Jessica, the sting of our argument still fresh in my mind, I couldn't help but feel a mix of frustration and guilt. I had come to this party with the intention of having a good time, but now everything had changed. I needed to find Alex and let him know that we would be leaving, but as I scanned the room, he was nowhere to be seen.I made my way back to the main area of the party, the music pounding in my ears, drowning out my thoughts. The room was now filled with a sea of people—making me wonder just how many people Alex knew—their laughter and chatter blending together into a cacophony of sound. I felt a sense of detachment as I stood there, an observer amidst the chaos.My eyes darted around, searching for any sign of Alex. I noticed groups of friends talking and laughing, couples dancing and swaying to the rhythm of the music. But Alex was nowhere to be found. I felt a knot tightening in my stomach, a sense of unease settling over me. Why wasn'
JESSICA''S POV. I lay in bed after the emotional talk with Daniel with my mind swirling with different thoughts. The one that stood out amongst the others was the memories that were flooding back in my mind, of the orphanage days. You know, growing up in an orphanage, there was always this constant feeling of being invisible. It was as if I was a tiny speck in a vast universe, lost and forgotten. Day after day, I watched as families walked in, their hearts filled with love for the children they were going to take home. But somehow, that love never seemed to find its way to me.Loneliness became my closest companion. It whispered in my ear, telling me that I wasn't good enough, that I wasn't deserving of love. It stole away my self-esteem, piece by piece, until all I was left with was a hollow shell of insecurities.I remembered the orphanage, as a place that was supposed to be a haven for children like me. But instead, it became a breeding ground for my low self-esteem. It was there
DANIEL'S POV. It was the fourth day of our final week in Hawaii and I must say things had been great. Jessica and I had gotten even closer and had gotten accustomed to three things. Watching movies together every night, making foreign dishes together every afternoon, and lastly sharing our playlists. Though my mind still couldn't stop thinking it would've been better if we were kissing and cuddling instead. Over the past days, I'd gotten even more obsessed with Jessica. Her sweet smile whenever she sang Mason Jason's lyrics, kept me up all night, wondering what I was going to do the next day to make her smile again. Her laugh whenever she found something that most times wasn't funny to me, in a movie, remained ingraved in my head whenever we said goodnight. I wanted to wrap my hands around her and protect he from all her fears and insecurities. I wanted to spoil her with all the things she'd never thought of having before, no matter the cost. I wanted to be the one for her, the one
JESSICA'S POV.I was having the most fun I'd ever had in my entire life. As I stepped onto the sandy shores, the vibrant energy of the beach party hit me like a wave crashing against the rocks. The air was filled with laughter, music, and the scent of saltwater. I couldn't help but smile, feeling a surge of excitement coursing through my veins. This was my first time ever at a beach party and I was determined to make the most of it.I snuck a glance at Daniel and saw him staring at the sky like he was thinking really hard about something and a smile played on my lips. He was cute when he was deep in thought. Daniel looked dashing in his casual attire, his dark hair tousled by the ocean breeze. I couldn't help but feel a surge of desperation to reach out my hands and fix his hair. Show these other girls that had been looking at him that he was mine and not up for grabs. Despite the circumstances that brought us together, we had managed to forge a genuine friendship over the past few
JESSICA'S POV. The crackling bonfire cast dancing shadows across the faces of the gathered crowd, while the warm glow of the flames reflected in our eyes. I sat on a weathered log, feeling the heat seep into my skin as I watched Daniel sip on a bottle of beer, casually speaking with a scrawny looking guy beside him. Laughter and hushed whispers filled the air, blending with the distant sound of waves crashing against the shore.As the bottle was placed and it was settled, the group's attention shifted to the next challenge—Truth or Dare. My heart fluttered nervously, anxious about what the game had in store for us. I had never been good at hiding my emotions, and the thought of being put on the spot made my palms sweat. But I couldn't back out now; I had to play along. The link haired girl—whose name I'd learnt was Makayla—always the daredevil, volunteered to go first. She spun the empty beer bottle in the center of our makeshift circle, its neck pointed coincidentally right at Dani
DANIEL'S POV.What was a guy supposed to do after confessing his feelings to his contract wife that was supposed to be off limits? Easy, avoid her. After what had transpired between Jessica and I at that highly eventful bonfire night, I'd gone with the option of avoiding her. And I'd been successfully in doing that for three days straight. Trust me it took a lot of self restraint not to go over to her room and ask to watch a movie like we used to do, so you understand how hard it must've been for me. The worst thing about the while thing was Jessica's reaction to it. I'd at least expected her to question my sudden behaviour, but no. The woman didn't even act like she gave a damn that I was avoiding her. She seemed fine with it, and that pissed me the hell off. Today was the last day we had to spend in Hawaii and judging by how things had been going earlier, I'd expected to be impatient to leave, but it was the total opposite. I couldn't even stand the thought of going back to the c
DANIEL'S POV. After Jessica had been wheeled into the ICU with several hospital shit attached to her unconscious body, I'd almost lost my shit as I paced around in the waiting room anxiously, but then the nurses called me into the doctors office after several hours and I knew I had to be strong for Jessica. I sat anxiously in the doctor's office, waiting for the man to stop messing around with the stupid files on his desk. It took everything in me not to tell out at him. My heart felt heavy with worry, and I couldn't help but anticipate the worst. Finally, the doctor arranged all the files back into a cupboard and looked up at me, wearing a sympathetic expression. I didn't like the look on his face one bit. "Mr Snider, I know you're nervous, but I need you to calm down alright?" The doctor said gently. "Thankfully the accident was not very serious, but there are some issues. She sustained several injuries during the incident. She has a concussion, which means she might experience
JESSICA'S POV.I found myself floating in a realm of ethereal mist, weightless and free. The air was tinged with a soft luminescence, casting a gentle glow upon everything around me. As I glanced down, I realized that I was no longer confined to the confines of my hospital bed. Instead, I stood strong and healthy, my body unburdened by the pain and weakness that had plagued me for so long.The mist parted before me, revealing a breathtaking landscape. Lush meadows stretched as far as the eye could see, dotted with vibrant wildflowers that swayed delicately in an invisible breeze. The sky above was a canvas of shifting colors, blending together in a breathtaking display of pastel hues. The air was filled with the sweet scent of blooming flowers and the distant sound of a babbling brook.As I took a step forward, a figure emerged from the mist. A woman, radiant and graceful, stood before me, her eyes filled with warmth and love. Something deep within me recognized her instantly, despite