"You mean do I resent the fact that he didn't beat her up in front of me? Because I don't, not at all. I would have taken a thousand beatings to save her from one." I retort. I feel myself becoming defensive, how could I be mad at Bianca for being liked by our dad? I'm not harbouring some kind of si
"What is it about you that makes you think that you're an asshole? What makes you okay with thinking that about yourself?" She sits forward slightly, I remain reclined back in my seat."I'm a very selfish person, I'm not known for being kind or considerate towards other people unless I get something
"She knows I didn't have a good childhood and that my father is dead, but that's basically the extent of it" I inform her. I don't exactly view it as lying, it's more just me sharing what I've been comfortable with sharing. And even if I did feel comfortable talking about this awful man, there are l
I wish we had met in another way, I've fantasized about it many times in fact. But it's the way we met, and I'm thankful for it."Was that a difficult adjustment for you to make? Going from this contractual relationship to one that is more real and vulnerable?" She queries, the top of her pen sittin
"See you soon, bye" Amelia says quickly into the phone before ending the call and standing up. "How was it?" She asks nervously as she walks around the dining table over to me. I let out a long sigh and nod slightly."Brutal, but good" I admit as I rake a hand through my hair. Now isn't exactly the
"Apparently Bill Gates is single now, so long as you don't mind having step children who are older than you" I tell her with a smirk. Amelia shudders and visibly cringes."Couldn't do it; even though he is SOOO much richer than you he's also not as hot and yeah the kid thing is a real no go" Amelia
"Good to see you Poppy , you look amazing" I say gently as I walk over and give her a hug as Amelia bounces Benjamin up and down on her hip."Aw, that's so sweet of you, I'm so glad you guys are back" Poppy says with a small laugh as she looks back at Amelia."Us too, he's grown so much since I las
My attention diverts away from Benjamin, who has now resolved himself to doze off in my arms and instead focuses on the two girls sitting on the couch. Amelia stops eating, a concerned frown quickly sweeping across her face."What do you mean he called you the other day?" Amelia asks, seemingly flab