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Wherever Life Takes Us I deserve to be angry!
Logan's POVNext morning Friday 7:00 am...My eyes fluttered open and I tried to stir and sit upright but I couldn't.I looked down at my body and realized we slept off cuddling each other.Ariana's arms were wrapped around me and her head was on my chest.My left hand was also wrapped behind her.I looked down at her face, her lips were slightly parted, and color already began to return to her face gradually."You do look like an angel when you're asleep huh" I whispered and she stirred.I watched as her eyes opened slowly and she looked up at me."Good Morning" she greeted with a smile.I slowly raised my right hand to my nose."Oh my God, you're not nice huh," she said as she let go of me and sat up straight."I don't have morning breaths," she said trying to smell her breath and I laughed."I'm just teasing you," I said to her."Did you sleep well" "No" she replied."We sat all through the night, I'm not used to that" she replied.I stood up and stretched my hands out to her."Y
Last Updated : 2023-02-28Wherever Life Takes Us My eyes are on you!
Ariana's POVI stopped walking and held his hands to make him stop also."What did my father do?!""Did I just say that out loud " he whispered his face returning to normal?"Yes you did, now tell me what my father did?!" I asked."I didn't mean it literally!" He said."He didn't do anything to me personally, I just thought for a split second what he's doing to you"" I saw things your way and I felt angry just for a split second," he said."Hmm" "Are you sure that's it, you seemed angry" I said and he shook his head."That's it!" "It was nothing deep," he said and I sighed "If you say so, " I said as we began to walk again."Can't we just order an Uber?!" I asked "There wasn't a signal earlier, but yes we can order one now " he replied as he brought out his phone.We found somewhere to seat and he began to order a ride."He's twenty-five minutes away " he finally said."Wow, did we wander that far?!" I asked."We did " he replied.I placed my hands on his lap and he looked down a
Last Updated : 2023-02-28Wherever Life Takes Us Things have changed
AUTHOR'S POV "Have you fulfilled your promise?!" Eliza asked as she walked into David's office."David ?!" She called again snapping her fingers in front of his face."Jeez!""What the hell are you thinking about?!" She questioned as she took her seat opposite his."Ariana walked in on me and Laura talking " he finally as he exhaled deeply, raising his head to look at her."And?!" She asked with a small shrug."She now knows all this is pretense and Laura forced me to hand over the resort to her !""Ohh" Eliza whispered as she reclined in her chair."So what's gonna happen now ?!" she asked."I have no idea!""She left the house in tears yesterday and she wasn't even back yet when I left this morning ""I don't know how to face her after that !""Laura has been giving me silent treatments" he lamented."You don't know how to face her ?!""That means you care ?!" She said and David looked up at her."I feel for her " he replied."She didn't choose to be chosen by my wife, she didn't c
Last Updated : 2023-02-28Wherever Life Takes Us I'll think about it
8:00 pm ..."Hey" Ariana whispered as she walked into the kitchen."How long have you been standing there ?!" Logan asked as she walked in."Not so long " she replied as she walked over and stood beside him, leaning on the cabinet with her hands across her chest."I'm kind of really busy now" he whispered as he moved what he was doing a little bit away from her."I hope you're better now" "Well you should be, your boyfriend was here the whole day" he added immediately."What's that supposed to mean," she asked immediately as she released her hands from her chest and turned to him."Are you jealous?!""Is that why you've been so quiet and edgy?!" She asked and he scoffed immediately and turned to her."Jealous?! Me?!" He said and slowly burst out into laughter."Jealous?! That's a really funny thing to say" he said as he turned back to the dough he was mixing."So you're jealous," she said with a small smile nodding her head slowly."I'm not jealous!" he countered immediately."Calm d
Last Updated : 2023-03-03Wherever Life Takes Us It's just work
Logan's POV Saturday noon..."Heat this and hurry please," I said as I walked around to monitor what the other junior chef was doing.It's been a busy day at the resort, plus it's the weekend, my phone began to ring in my pocket and I looked down at it, Auntie Katie was written boldly on it, I ended the call immediately and sent her a text instead.I promised to be there this afternoon but from the looks of it, I don't think I can be there until Evening.After we disrupted David's plans, David has been very quiet,According to Aunt Katie, they're working on finding the group that invaded their previous attack and Auntie Katie is doing a very nice job of cleaning our tracks, I on the other hand has just continued doing my thing, snooping around Bennett's house and relaying every single thing I get back to Aunt Katie.Well with Ariana it had been a little bit different, I can't say for sure though.I'm still trying to find her and her mother's involvement in David's plans.Immediately
Last Updated : 2023-03-03Wherever Life Takes Us This is nice
David's POV At the David's Office ...5:00 pm."They're starting to investigate Mill's death," Eliza said as she walked into my office."So?!" I asked as I lifted my head to look at him."What do you mean so?!""So they might trace his death to you!" She snapped."It wasn't a well-planned murder David!""Everyone knows you were the last person he saw that day!""Did you get someone to take care of the CCTV footage?!""Did you have someone clean your tracks?!""No!""You keep doing things to ruin and mess up your presidential race""If you're not interested in running let me know and stop wasting my time !" She seethed."Calm down!" I finally inserted it."Why is Mill's death a problem now ?!" I asked."Are you seriously asking me that?!" "His family wanted to bury him quietly but his son has refused!""That's why the case has been reopened!" She replied."Oh, his son" I murmured as I reclined in my seat fiddling with the tip of my pen."Don't even think of saying it!""We're not cov
Last Updated : 2023-03-03Wherever Life Takes Us Now I see
Logan's POVMy phone dinged and I took it out of my pocket and looked down at the message. -What time do you intend to come here- it read and I exhaled deeply. "Anything the matter?!" Ariana asked and I gently looked up at her."Huh?!" I murmured."Is there a problem" she replied as she gently removed the napkin from her legs and folded it on the table."The thing is I have an emergency at home if I go today I might not be able to leave until tomorrow" I replied."Is this about your grandma?!" She asked."Not really" I replied."Okay!" She said and I raised my head sharply."Okay?!" I asked surprised."You can go attend to whatever it is, we're done here anyway" she replied and I shut my eyes tightly in excitement."Thank you so much, Ariana," I said as she stood up and she give me a small tight nod."That's alright, take care," she said as she picked up her bag and slowly walked away.I exhaled deeply as I hurriedly began to pack up everywhere, immediately after I was done I pulle
Last Updated : 2023-03-03Wherever Life Takes Us Relax
Ariana's POV That same night...Bennett's residence...Next day ....."Good Morning Mom," I greeted as I walked downstairs."Good morning sweetheart" she replied as she picked up a jar of tea and poured herself tea into a cup."Aren't you gonna eat before you leave ?!" Mom asked as I walked towards the door."You know I don't like food from the previous day" I replied and her lips stretched into a smile."Typical," she said with a small smile."Take care dearie," she said as she pulled her into a small hug."Once you get to the resort make sure you eat alright" she added"I'll consider it " I replied teasingly a small smile tugging at the corner of my lips."I'll call to make sure you do!" She replied."Jeremy will be back today right?!" She asked and I nodded."Alright, take care""I wish you a productive day ahead" she replied with a small smile and I nodded."Love you, Mama""Love you too baby" she called out as I walked away."Take me to the corp," I said as I got into the car, t
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Wherever Life Takes Us Epilogue
Three days later .....Logan's POV"You outsmarted me!" David growled at Olivia and we all turned to her.We were all standing infront of his cell staring at him, two days ago we voted and yesterday, Senator Dino was appointed President Elect, we couldn't be more happier!.With Senator Dino's help , David was tried quickly and sentenced to life imprisonment and hard labor, same as Brett's Mom.Olivia's lips slowly stretched into a thin smirk as she stared back at him not cowered by his gaze."Don't hate the player, hate the game !" She whispered."That's what you said to me some days ago, why not take your own advice!" She added."This is not the last of me I promise!" He growled as he banged his hands on the iron gate."Where's Laura, she definitely won't let you do this to me!" He said and Ariana scoffed."Mom has moved on, she told you days ago that she doesn't to see you anymore , she was quite serious about that!" Ariana replied and he growled as he walked back into the cell and
Wherever Life Takes Us Victory tastes so good
Author's POV Three days to the Election ....."Make sure there's no mistakes" David said to one of his men standing in front of him- Justin."I'm entrusting this bag especially to you, if anybody attacks you or try to take this bag from you, fight for it with your life!""Guard it with your whole being, this time around the mission must be executed!""We need it to gain sympathy " Eliza and he nodded slowly."Yes boss, I will!" He replied with a small bow."Good!" David replied and the door slowly opened and Brett walked in"Brett;" Eliza whispered."What are you doing here!" David questioned immediately.Without saying a word, Brett just moved forward grabbed the bag on the table."What the hell are you doing?!" David growled."Wanna plant another bomb right?!" He whispered as he brought out a pocket knife from his pocket and began to cut the wires."Brett!" Eliza and David yelled immediately.Justin rushed right Infront of him and tried to hit him but David stopped him.Immediatel
Wherever Life Takes Us See you at the other side of the table!
Author's POV Next day ....At the conference ...."Mrs Bennett, Mrs Bennett, " Eliza whispered as she moved between the rows searching for where to seat."I heard she now moved in as Senator David's wife!""So they're now married?!""I heard Laura left senator David because he cheated with her""So much guts she has to show up at this official meeting as his wife""She's the new wife?!" The other women whispered as Eliza kept on looking for the table that carried the name Bennett ignoring all their gossips."Found it!" She whispered as she pulled out the chair and made to seat."I think that space is mine!" She heard someone say as she was about to seat and she slowly stood up to see Laura staring at her with her hands folded across her chest."The last time I checked, I was the only Mrs Bennett around here!" Laura said as she began to walk towards Eliza.Eliza stood her ground, staring back at Laura with a defiant look in her eyes.All she could think about was David, and how much sh
Wherever Life Takes Us We are Going to court!
Ariana's POV Next day....9:00am ..."We should have come to visit but the police men didn't let us see you yesterday" Brett said to Logan, we were seated across the table from him."That's fine" he replied."Where's Auntie Katie?!" He asked."She's talking to the policemen" he replied."What about Ashton and Phoebe?!""Ashton had to stay with Phoebe, For some reasons Auntie Katie doesn't want Abuelita and Phoebe to see you here " He explained and Logan nodded."Just tell them, I'll be out soon, I'm innocent" he said."Don't worry, I'll talk to the lawyer, I'll testify that you were with me at that time and that you didn't do it!""We'll find evidences, I'm sure!" He added and Logan nodded slowly."Brett, I should apologize to you," Logan started."I'm sorry, it took me so long to realize you were actually being genuine and you're a good man!" He said."Maybe sometimes I just wish I'm half as good as you" he said and Brett chuckled nervously."Don't say that" He whispered."I'm so so
Wherever Life Takes Us Arrested!
Logan's POV"Auntie, you guys have to see this!" We heard Phoebe say as she rushed down the stairs to us with her phone and we turned to look at her.Immediately she got to us, I took the phone from her hands and my eyes nearly popped out of its socket.It was an Article on a dead body that had been found in the forest and my name was listed as a suspect!."How is this possible?!" Auntie Katie asked as she looked up at me."I have no idea!" I replied immediately in more shock than any of them could be in.Suddenly a knock came on the door and we all turned towards the entrance. The knock on the door became more persistent, and Auntie Katie hurriedly went to answer it. I could feel my heart beating faster as I tried to process what was happening.When Auntie Katie opened the door, two police officers stood before us, their stern expressions making my anxiety levels rise even higher."Logan Rivera?" one of the officers said, looking straight at me.I nodded, unable to find my voice."
Wherever Life Takes Us she'll come around
Meanwhile Ariana's POV"Hey, I'm back!" Logan said with a small smile and I just sat there staring at him quietly."Yeah!" I whispered still not taking my eyes off him as he tried to switch on the ignition.Tears slowly dropped from my eyes and he let go of his keys immediately."Babe!""What's wrong?!" "Why are you crying and staring at me like that" he whispered and I slowly looked down at my laps."Babes ?!" I whispered with a small scoff."Don't call me that!" I whispered as I raised my head to look up at him."What?!""What is wrong?!" He asked as he turned to look at me."What's going on, I don't understand!" He replied."You lied to me!" I whispered as I threw my dad's journal I found in his car to him.His eyes went wide immediately, as he looked down at the book and looked up at me immediately."Mi- Ari- Mia- Ari-a ..""So you don't know my name anymore right?!" I whispered as the tears flowed uncontrollably."This is not what it seems like, Mia!" He said.My heart was pound
Wherever Life Takes Us I don't care!
Logan's POVEvening...."So your Mom is moving in with David?!" I said looking at Brett who was seating beside Ashton directly opposite, I, auntie Katie and Ariana.He hesitated for a while as he turned to look at Ariana before speaking up."She wants to, but he has not agreed yet, I really don't have the details I've been banned from going to the Bennett corp, she only told me on the phone!""She said something about doing it for the election!""So your Mom wants to take my mom's place?!" Ariana asked her eyes glinting with anger."It hasn't even been one week and now she wants to move in, how selfish can you all get?!" Brett and Ashton exchanged uncomfortable glances, while auntie Katie put a comforting hand on Ariana's shoulder."Mia!" I whispered as I placed my hands on her laps."No, you guys do you actually care about how my Mom feels?!" She asked again.Ariana just shook her head, her eyes still fixed on Brett. "Why did you even agree to this?!" she demanded. "You know how m
Wherever Life Takes Us A good plan!
Author's POVNext day ..."They left!" David murmured as Eliza walked into his office."Ahh!" She exhaled rolling her eyes as she slammed the door shut and took her seat in front of him."So?!" "What do you mean so?!" He asked looking up at her."You should just get a divorce!" She replied."Eliza you .. ""David leave whatever La-la land you're in!" She retorted."Do you know how bad, your relationship with Laura can get!""If this gets out, it's going to be an hug scandal!""And it can affect your election, so you need a woman by your side as your wife!" She said."The yearly senator wife's meeting is coming up, I'll be attending!" She added and David sat up slowly."You want to replace Laura?!"He asked "I'm not a replacement!" She replied."But if that's what you understand, that works" she added."I'll be moving in soon, just make sure you get a divorce!" She said to him."You must be joking!" He replied, she slowly reached out and placed her hands on his."Unfortunately I'm not,
Wherever Life Takes Us Good I guess
Ariana's POV"Where are we going?!" I asked mom as she stepped on the accelerator and increased her speed."I have no idea" she whispered tears streaming down her face."Mom" I whispered moving closer to her ."Ariana!" She called softly"I'm driving that's alright, I think I just want this place to be quiet" she whispered quietly her eyes on the road and I nodded in reply as I rested back on my seat.As we drove further away from our home, the silence in the car became more deafening. I couldn't help but feel a deep sense of betrayal and hurt. Dad has hurt us, me especially in many ways unimaginable!. The man I thought I knew, trusted, and loved had shattered my perception of him into a million pieces.My mind raced with questions, but I couldn't bring myself to voice them out loud. Instead, I sat there in silence, watching the world pass us by, lost in my own thoughts.Mom's hands were tightly gripped on the steering wheel, and I could see the tears that she was trying to hold back.
