Chapter 28Samantha JamesonPOVWhen I pull up at the house I see Aaron’s Toyota in the driveway, my mood instantly deflates. I park next to his car.I’m renting this house for the next year until Harry, and I find a house we both love. She’s been wanting to go back to the old house to see her father, but Aaron has been busy dealing with his family’s business going under and the scandal he got himself thrown out of the entertainment industry. We’ve been living in peace without him.I’d just left the hospital after seeing Julliet. She’s awake and doing well I’m so happy for her.I switch my car off and get out. closing the door behind me as I walk up to the house.The door opens and Aaron stands in the door. He makes way for me to walk past him.I look around the living room. I don’t see my daughter. “Where’s Harry?” I ask him.“Your mother took her to their house so we could talk.” He says softly.I sigh placing my purse on the sofa. I take a seat. “There’s nothing to talk about Aaron
Chapter 29Samantha JamesonPOVSitting in the office of my agency, going through contracts to see if anything catches my eye. To be honest I don’t know if I want to continue modelling. I haven’t been feeling it in years. I worked to provide a better life for my daughter now that I have enough money saved up for us to live comfortably, did I really want to continue modelling. I didn’t exactly grow up poor. I had everything I needed, from clothes to food. I didn’t have anything to complain about but as a got older and the other kids wore name brand clothing and I couldn’t because my parents couldn’t afford it, I promised myself I’d work hard to have the life I couldn’t as a child. Harry deserves nothing but the best and I’d sell my soul to give it to her.Now that I’ve achieved my goal I don’t know if I want to keep doing this. I still have two years on my contract. But now I don’t know if I want to buy out my contract or continue. Retire and spend more time with Harry. Watch her grow
Chapter 30Blake DavenportPOVJulliet had a busy day today, with Samantha, Kendell and Paige visiting her, it’s around six at night and she’s knocked out. I watch the sleep from the sofa. I haven’t been home since she’s been here yesterday. I couldn’t leave her. It didn’t right to. My phone rings. I quickly answer it in fear of waking Julliet."Yeah?" I say softly walking out of the room, I didn’t want to wake Julliet, the last thing I wanted was to disturb her sleep."Blake you won’t believe what happened today, honestly you’d think I was joking or lying to you. I have the best news ever. So, I paid Samantha a visit. I told her I wanted to date her. And guess what. We’re going on a date tomorrow. We’re going on a date. I want to make it a day she’ll never forget. While making her my wife." I could feel the excitement vibrating off Craig through the phone.A smile breaks out on my face. “I’m happy for you Craig.” I tell him."I truly am happy Blake. This is my one chance to make her
Chapter 31 Samantha JamesonPOVYou know when Craig asked me on a date, I assumed he’d take me to a fancy restaurant. So, when he showed up at my house in a jean and a golf tee, I didn’t know what to make of it. So, I got changed out of the dress and heels I had on and got into a jean and sneakers matching him.What I didn’t expect was pulling up at a bowling alley. Who comes to a bowling alley at nine in the morning? I’ll tell you who Craig Blackheart.So last night after I put Harry to bed, I googled him. You know what I found? He owns several small businesses as well as run his family newspaper. What I found interesting is that there aren’t any pictures of him with other women. None. Like he’s never dated. From what I’ve seen so far this man is sweet and considerate so why on earth is he still single? It doesn’t make sense. Why would I good man still be single.He has been talking nonstop about marrying me, so he isn’t a noncommitment type. I can’t figure him out.We got out of hi
Chapter 32Craig BlackheartPOV“Be happy Samantha. It’s okay to put yourself first every once in a while. If you’re happy your daughter will be happy as well.” I tell her.Samantha looks over at me with a smile. “You always know the right things to say.”“It’s not that, I like seeing you smile.”She smiles not saying anything for a little while. “So Mr. Perfect why did you say it was a whole day affair if we finished bowling and, on the beach, and it’s only twelve p.m.?” she asks.“Because this isn’t the end of our adventure…” I tell her.She looks over at the ocean. “To be honest, I haven’t had this much fun in forever. I don’t think I’ve been this honest or free ever…”“Ready to go on your next stop?” I ask her.She nods.I grab her hand in mine, and we walk together back to my car. I look at our connected hands. I’ve never been this happy ever in my life. I truly believe I have found the love of my life.Honestly, nobody can convince me otherwise for the first time in my life, I’m
Chapter 33One week laterSamantha JamesonPOVBecause I don’t have many friends I trust enough to let in, so I’m standing in front of Julliet’s house because I so much I’m excited to share with someone anyone. Last week after our date I told my parents about Craig and they already love him, I don’t want to get ahead of myself, so I want to speak to someone who has been through something similar to what I’ve been through.I ring the doorbell.The door opens and I see Blake Davenport. I knew they stay together but I wasn’t expecting him to be home.I smile awkwardly. “Hey, I’m sorry for stopping by unannounced. I can come back another time if you’re busy…”He shakes his head. “No, come in Julliet just finished eating she’s bored and it’s still a while until Paige comes over.” He steps back so I can come in.I walk by him entering in the house. I see Julliet on the sofa watching tv. I walk toward her giving her a hug before taking a seat beside her.“Oh, thank God another human other th
Chapter 34Dianna DavenportPOVSo, it’s official. I’m officially house hunting. I’m meeting with my realtor today. Or real estate agent, I don’t know the difference between the two. After everything, with my brother settled down now, and Julliet out of danger I’ve started looking at houses again. I’ve fallen in love with a house, and I can’t wait to take a look around.It was owned by an influencer, so it has all the qualities I’m looking for a room with good lighting for me to film. Spacious and a huge closet, one in the room and one in the master bedroom. It’s gorgeous so I made the call right away. Which led to this exact moment.“So, what do you think?” Garret Vanderbilt my realtor asks as I look around the kitchen.I try not to make it obvious I’m in love with the place. Blake told me to act neutral.I smile awkwardly. “Can I see the room the previous owner used to film in?” I ask.He looks at me and smiles. “Sure. Right this way…” he leads me up the stairs that leads right to t
Chapter 35Kendell MarksPOVSo, when Ryan picked me up from my apartment to say I was shocked is an understatement. His car. Not what I was expecting.An SUV in lime green. Like shocking green. It hurt a little getting into some so outrageous in color.“So where are we going?” I ask. He told me to dress comfortably last night when he called.For the past couple of weeks, we’ve spoken daily on the phone, just to talk about how our day was going, our likes and dislikes.We’ve talk for hours just about everything and anything.“It’s a surprise. I just hope you can hold your liquor Miss Marks…” he teases.“Oh, so we’re drinking?” I ask my eyes wide. “Are you trying to find out all my secrets is that why you want to get me drunk?” I tease.He bursts out laughing. “Yes, I want to know where Aiden keeps the good liquor at the office…” he says.I frown. “Aiden?” I ask confused.“Oh, the owner of the magazine… The that earns money not coming into the office. From what I heard he got a promoti