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41. Dilemma

_________________________...Damien had come to the hospital to visit a friend who had gone through a serious surgery. The corridors were a blur of white and the smell of antiseptic filled the air as he walked to the recovery room.As he rounded the corner, he saw a nurse pushing a wheelchair with a young woman slumped in it. Her face was a patchwork of bruises and her eyes were swollen shut.Damien felt a pang of pity for the stranger, but something about her seemed eerily familiar. Then it clicked. It was Mia, Knox's fiancée.He stopped dead in his tracks, his heart racing as he took in the extent of her injuries.Mia's head lolled to the side, and she didn't seem to notice him. The nurse was busy with paperwork, her attention elsewhere. He stepped closer, his heart aching for the pain she must be in.As he approached, she stirred slightly, and he saw the glint of recognition in her one open eye."Ms. Thompson?" he said tentatively, his voice barely above a whisper.Mia's bruised
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42. Ambush And Ambulance

_______________________..."You need to get out of the house, Will." Susan sighed. It was a Saturday and Susan was camping out at Willow's place. Trisha, well Trisha had been busy with Daniel Ames since the previous night but she had sent Susan a message that she would take over babysitting duties in the evening so that Susan could have the night with Mathew."What if someone finds out I am pregnant?" Willow asked.Susan rolled her eyes. Her best friend was being too paranoid. "You have a flat tummy, lady. No one will know for a while.""But what if they do?" Willow fretted."You're not going to hide forever," Susan said firmly. "You need to live your life. We'll deal with the pregnancy on your terms, but you can't let fear dictate your every move.""But what if Knox finds out?" Willow's voice was a whisper, her fear rational enough. "What if he asks me to get rid of the baby?" "Then we'll deal with that when it comes," Susan said with surprising calmness. "For now, let's just foc
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43. Hospital Drama

____________________________...Damien reached the hospital emergency room, panting."I am looking for Willow Mason?" He threw himself at the first person he saw in scrubs.The nurse looked at him with a mix of annoyance and concern. "Are you family?""I am her brother!" It might have been a lie genetically but in their souls, it was every bit the truth.The nurse nodded and led him to the room where Susan was sitting by Willow's side. She looked up as he entered, her eyes red from crying."What happened?" Damien demanded, his voice tight with worry. "What happened, sis?"Willow managed a weak smile, her eyes flickering to Susan before returning to Damien. "I'm okay," she assured him. "Just fainted."Damien's eyes searched hers, looking for the truth she wasn't quite ready to give. "What's really going on?" Susan took a deep breath, "It's Mia." Damien's brow furrowed in confusion. "What about Mia?"Susan took a deep breath before explaining the situation. "Mia was assaulted, and th
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44. Mommy

_______________________..."It's a terrible idea!" Willow shook her head. The gang had come up with her pretending to be in a relationship with Mathew, the man her friend Susan was dating. If that was not a recipe for disaster, she didn't know what was."It is not!" Damien was now seated on the edge of the bed and the gang had been asked twice to leave but they wouldn't budge."I don't want to pretend to be in a relationship with anyone ever again." Willow was adamant. "Look where it got me.""But Will, it's not about pretending," Trisha said, her voice soothing. "It's about protecting yourself and the baby. If we let the media think you're still single, they'll eat you alive for coming in between Knox and Mia.""But I am not coming in between them." Willow protested. "I haven't even seen them in a month.""Well, we all know that the paps don't care about the truth," Susan grumbled."They're already spinning a narrative," Mathew added, his arms folded over his chest. "We need to gi
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45. A New Job

____________________...Willow needed to look for a job. But she had such a bad reputation she didn't know where she would go.She wanted to run away. She really did. But where was she supposed to go? She couldn't leave her comatose Mom behind.Her phone buzzed and she picked it up to see a message from Damien.DAMIEN: How about the arcade?Willow narrowed her eyes. It was a weekday and it was not time yet for him to be back from school.WILLOW: Shouldn't you be at school?DAMIEN: It's a half-day. And I've got something to tell you.WILLOW: Alright, I'll meet you there.The arcade was their usual spot, a place where they could let loose and just be themselves. Willow took a deep breath, steeling herself for whatever Damien had to say. She found him leaning against the change machine, his leg bouncing in excitement. Or nervousness."You're not going to believe this," he said, practically bouncing on his toes. "But I think I have a job for you."Willow raised an eyebrow. "A job? In t
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46. Star Guest And A Willing Ear

_______________________...Ivanna was thrilled. THRILLED.She had never had so many customers in her life. The last one hour saw more customers than she had seen in the highest grossing day.Willow, on the other hand, wanted to puke out her measly morning muesli.Unbothered about any of this, star actress Natalie Wright sat on one of the tables in the corners, her bodyguards occupying the surrounding two tables. The policy was simple - produce a receipt and get a selfie."Natalie!" A fan squealed and Willow's head shot up. She had not even noticed her come in.The star waved at the fan with a polite smile and took a sip of her coffee."Your coffee, Miss Wright." Willow approached the table, trying to keep her cool.Natalie looked up, a well-portrayed surprised smile lighting up her face. "Oh, Willow! Thank you. You're working here now?""I am." Willow narrowed her eyes at her friend. "I thought you might have noticed the last three times I served your order."Natalie grinned. "How
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47. Cafeteria Chat

________________________...Damien laughed as he nodded his head. "I am seventeen and a high school senior.""Oh my god, I cannot believe it." Mia shook her head. They had moved to the hospital cafeteria."It's hard for people to believe it. Especially when I am with my baby-faced older brother. But it's the truth." Damien shrugged, rubbing the back of his neck."Well, you seem a lot older than that." Mia took a sip of her tea. "And wiser." She added as an afterthought which made him look up from his coffee."Thanks," Damien said with a slight blush. "But I am just a kid who's seen a lot.""It's not every day you see a kid who calls himself a kid." Mia nodded, though she was only twenty herself. She was also a kid who had seen a lot at a young age."You know," Damien began, his gaze thoughtful, "sometimes the truth is a lot harder to handle than a lie. But in the end, it's what sets us free."Mia paused. "What are you trying to say?"Damien leaned forward, his eyes meeting hers. "
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48. Angry Phone Call

_________________________...Willow walked gingerly from the bathroom, not wanting to disturb her equilibrium. She had been puking everything she ate and her world was spinning.Pregnancy was really getting to her. It was a wonder how she survived in the caffeine-infused kitchen of the cafe. Ironically, the strong scent soothed her even though she could not have it anymore.Trisha looked up from her book as Willow emerged. She had been staying with her since the whole paparazzi fiasco. She had become Willow's rock, the one she could lean on when everything felt like it was falling apart."Doesn't Danny boy want to spend the day with you?" Willow asked Trisha. "Why are you hanging around here on a Sunday morning?"Trisha set her book aside, her eyes filled with concern. "Because I care about you, Will, and 'Danny boy' can go kiss his own butt if he can't keep my hands off of me for a few hours."Willow rolled her eyes. Give it up to Trisha Panicker to be a Momma hen and a stone-cold
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49. Natalie Knows

________________________..."Is that all you are here for?" Knox asked Natalie as she leaned back in her chair. "To give me a task?"Natalie's eyes searched his, looking for any sign of weakness. "No," she said softly. "I'm here to check on you. And to tell you that you need to get your shit together, Knox."Knox leaned back in his chair, surprised by her directness, which he should not have been because his sister was always direct. "What do you mean?"Natalie sighed, leaning forward. "You're drowning in this mess with Willow and Mia. You need to make a choice and stick to it."Knox felt a pang of guilt but he was not going to show her any weakness. "I know. I chose Mia, didn't I?""Then why did you call Willow fifty-two times in the span of the four hours I was there at her cafe?" Natalie asked.Willow had left the phone on charging by her and forgot. And Natalie had watched the unknown number keep on calling her. She had thought it was a stalker at first but then on asking her b
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50. Natalie Knows Again

____________________..."You don't look too good today!" Ivanna noted as Willow stepped out of the staff restroom, looking like she was about to pass out."Thanks," Willow said with a small laugh, trying to play it off. "It's just morning sickness."Ivanna raised an eyebrow. "How far along are you?""A few weeks," Willow replied, hoping the lie wasn't too transparent.Ivanna's gaze softened. "Ah, I remember those days. It's tough, but it's all worth it in the end.""You have children?" Willow was surprised."Three," Ivanna said proudly. "Two girls and a boy. They're all grown up now, but I'd do it all again if I could.""And the father?" Willow knew she was prying but she couldn't contain her curiosity."The sperm donors and the birth givers abandoned them." Ivanna shrugged.Willow was confused. "What?""Adopted." Ivanna clarified.Willow felt a pang of sadness for the woman. "They're lucky to have you," she said sincerely.Ivanna waved it off. "It's all in the past. Now, let's get
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