She was a forgiver. Her heart was so large. She didn’t know how to give up on people, because she always believed the good in those she loved. It was until she was walked on so many times, she had no choice but to let go of those who burned holes in her heart. “Ryan wants to see you in his office,” carter said, peeping from the door. She snapped out of her reverie and looked at him. He raised a brow at her and tilt his head. “You good?” “Hmm? Yeah, yeah. I’ll be there in a sec,” she said and he nods before closing the door. She got to her feet with a sigh. The sigh wasn’t only because she keeps getting flashbacks of Kendrix’s face before he walked out, Ryan had somewhat been avoiding her for two days and now he suddenly summoned for her. It’s aggravating that he made her feel guilty for something that wasn’t her fault and for something she owes him zero explanations for. Ryan is upset with her because Kendrix showed up unannounced and he assumes Kendrix is her lover—his assumption
It’s been four days since Kendrix showed up and she hasn’t spoken to Max about it. He never brought it up nor did she. But he knew about, because he was the one that led him here and gave him access to see her. It maddens her to think about it. He didn’t even bother asking for her opinion when he went ahead to make the decision for her. What if she really didn’t want to see Kendrix? Isn’t it obvious? She left home because of him and Max being the kind hearted person that he is, he led him here. She was mad at Max and Kendrix. She was mad at them both because they didn’t respect her opinion and how she feels. She was mad at Max more for letting Kendrix walk into her life as though it was nothing. She wasn’t going to lie to herself, deep down, she was relieved to know Kendrix still cared about her. But was still upset for what he had done and why they have split up. She was more upset now that he decided to come to her without reaching out to her first. It was past midnight and she
Aurora rolled her eyes back in her head and smacked her lips. She looks at her screen again as they wait to hear her answer. She doesn’t answer immediately because she hasn’t gotten used to talking about a guy other than Kendrix with his sister, Auburn. She seems so cool about it but Aurora will never get used to it even after Auburn assured her that she doesn’t care—her happiness is what matters. “I mean, he’s hot… really hot. But I can’t say that I like him that way.” “Bull-crap,” it was Auburn that said that. Azra nodded through the phone. “Yeah, don’t expect us to believe those kinds of words coming out of your mouth. I mean, look at him again.”She shouldn’t have sent them a picture of him. Now, they won’t let her rest until she gives them every detail about him. “Have you guys kissed?” Azra asked enthusiastically, making Aurora to gape her eyes out as she gasped. “He is my boss.”“But he’s hot,” Auburn clarified. “Imagine spilling ice cream all over his body and licking it
She sat there on the couch, watching him walk back and forth in the living room. He looks tensed and angry. He paused whenever he stopped talking to listen to what they were saying, then go ahead to pace around when he starts talking again. He rubbed the bridge of his nose and cursed lowly. She had never seen him this angry. But his reason for being this way is understandable. His mother got engaged without even speaking to him first. Shannon and Jim are not the same. They’re from two different worlds and he had tried to show her that since the day she started seeing him but she wouldn’t budge. “I never stopped you from seeing any of your little human girlfriends. Why do I have to be the victim?” The pain in her voice made his body weak. He slumps down on the couch with a sigh. It was a sigh of defeat. “Look, Max, I love you so much. And I appreciate that you’re looking after me—I really do. But I’m not a child, I know what I’m doing. Jim knows who I am and what I am. He accepts m
Max spread the mat on the floor and arranged the takeaway he bought for them. Aurora was standing, looking at all his movements like he asked her to. She wanted to ask why they couldn’t use the table and chairs there but after wards, the mat seems to be better. He motioned her to join him and she did. She sat across him and once again watch him bring out the food he bought from the bags. “I bought you fries and steak,” he said and looked at her. She was smiling under the glowing moon. “You’re the sweetest.” She took one of the fries and tossed it in her mouth. She had her fries and steak while he only had salad. She knew he loves eating light in the night so, she doesn’t bother to ask him why. They were done eating in a couple of minutes and sat there in silence until Max clear his throat. Her heart jump in her throat because she doesn’t know what he’s about to say. His face looks harder than it did couple of minutes ago. “Aurora…” Her heart jumps again but she was careful to let
She had thought of herself and all the men in her life. She had compared them to each other even though she doesn’t want to do that. She had stayed up all night, thinking of whom she wants to be with. It’s crazy how in just a year, everything had turned upside down. How did she even get into this mess at the first place?How did she let them get comfortable enough to come close to her and treat her the way they feel like? She was tired of everything. She needs a real relationship—a real mate, one that is loving and has no ‘best before’ date, one that sales on no matter the weather. And her mind keeps wondering back to Kendrix each and every time she imagines how her perfect mate would be. It wasn’t only because she had been with him the longest or because he was her first time essentially knowing a man. There’s something different about him that attracts her more to him. She had never expected him to come all the way from home to come see her. He’d proven that he she’s still a whol
She had thought of herself and all the men in her life. She had compared them to each other even though she doesn’t want to do that. She had stayed up all night, thinking of whom she wants to be with. It’s crazy how in just a year, everything had turned upside down. How did she even get into this mess at the first place?How did she let them get comfortable enough to come close to her and treat her the way they feel like? She was tired of everything. She needs a real relationship—a real mate, one that is loving and has no ‘best before’ date, one that sales on no matter the weather. And her mind keeps wondering back to Kendrix each and every time she imagines how her perfect mate would be. It wasn’t only because she had been with him the longest or because he was her first time essentially knowing a man. There’s something different about him that attracts her more to him. She had never expected him to come all the way from home to come see her. He’d proven that he she’s still a whol
She looks at him closely for more than what seems ten seconds. He raises his head from his phone and they locked eyes. He smiled. “What?” He asked her. He actually thought she’d drop out from the car the moment he pulled over at her work. But instead, she sat there looking at him. She tilts her head and smiled also. “I never thanked you for everything you do for me,” she told him and his smile immediately widened. “You don’t have to…”She lounges forward and embrace him in a hug. “Thank you,” she mumbled. He breathes out, relishing her body against his. He relaxed his hands on her back and gently stroke it. They stayed that way for longer that than a hug should last before she finally climbed out of the car and waved him goodbye. She pushes the door and Ryan was the first person she encounters with. He was standing in the middle of the room, staring at Max’s car zone out of the place. He doesn’t look angry nor does he look happy. His face was just apathetic. He seemed too relaxed