All Chapters of Once More, My Love: I Am Reborn Pretty.: Chapter 31 - Chapter 40

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Chapter 31

Once More, My Love: I Am Reborn Pretty./Raven writer

Emily’s POVI wake up to the soft glow of the island's morning sunlight filtering through the white curtains. It casts a warm, golden hue that usually brings me some comfort. But today? It’s like a spotlight on my throbbing headache. “Ugh,” I groan, turning to the side and reaching for the water glass on the nightstand. The coolness feels strange against my dry lips.As I sip the water, memories from last night flood back—vivid and raw, filled with both excitement and confusion. Maira. I can see her smile, hear her laughter, and feel the warmth of her body next to mine. But then it hits me—she’s gone. I look around the room and I can't believe it.“Where is she?” I whisper to myself, my heart sinking. “How can she just run away after everything we shared?”Just then, I curse under my breath. “How dare she leave after what happened? It doesn’t matter if she was drunk! She shouldn’t have taken off out of nowhere!”I had wanted to stop her so badly when she woke up, but I couldn't. Ther

Chapter 32

Once More, My Love: I Am Reborn Pretty./Raven writer

The late afternoon sun spilled into the hotel room as I approached the door, feeling a knot of anticipation and anxiety twist in my stomach. It’s time to meet up with Aria and Maira. After a wild and somewhat subtle morning, I knock, trying to shake off the strange tension hanging over my head.“Emily! Come in!” Aria’s voice comes from the other side, her excitement clear.I walk in and see her sprawled on the couch, scrolling through her phone. Maira is perched at the edge, her gaze focused on the screen. Something feels off; the energy is cold, and our usual back-and-forth banter is missing. Shit, this couldn't go on.“Hey, Maira,” I say, forcing a smile.“Hi, Emily,” she nods, barely looking up. The silence stretches, and I can’t shake the feeling that something's wrong.Aria sits up, a puzzled expression on her face. “You two seem... quiet. What’s going on? You’re acting weird.”“We’re fine!” I blurt out, maybe a bit too loudly. “Right, Maira?”“Sure,” she says, glancing at me be

Chapter 33

Once More, My Love: I Am Reborn Pretty./Raven writer

We got into the restaurant, placed our orders, and settled at a cozy table with a sweeping view of the sunset. The soft sounds of ocean waves and cheerful chatter fill the air. Aria wastes no time whipping out her phone and setting up the live video for her followers.“Alright, everyone! Welcome to a fabulous night on the island with me, Aria, and my amazing friends, Emily and Maira!” she announces, her enthusiasm radiating through the screen.“Hey, everyone!” I wave, planting a huge grin on my face.Maira rolls her eyes playfully, a slight smile tugging at her lips. “Yeah, we’re here too, I suppose. Just don’t expect too much excitement from me.”“You say that now!” Aria laughs, placing the phone down as she glances at the first dish arriving at our table. “Okay, first up is the tuna tartare! Look at how fresh and colorful this is!”“I’ve never had tartare before!” I say, peering closely as Aria gestures to the vibrant dish.“Let’s give it a try!” Aria picks up a fork and takes a bit

Chapter 34

Once More, My Love: I Am Reborn Pretty./Raven writer

Once we arrive back at our penthouse suite, the atmosphere feels lighter despite the earlier chaos. The night’s excitement hangs in the air as we flop down onto the plush couches, laughter still bubbling between us. It had been quite the afternoon but we were anything but tired!“Okay, that was wild,” Aria says, throwing her head back in a dramatic fashion. “Who knew a restaurant outing would turn into a scene straight out of a movie?”Maira laughs, shaking her head. “Honestly, that slap should’ve been captured on my phone. I regret not filming it.”“Next time, don’t just film the food!” I chime in, a playful grin on my face. “Capture the drama too!"Aria’s expression shifts a bit as she rummages through her bag. “Well, we have some time to relax before getting ready for that party. It’ll be nice to unwind a bit, but I have to admit, I’m still buzzing from the evening.”“I’m with you on that,” I reply, stretching my legs out on the couch, and allowing myself to settle in.Just as I si

Chapter 35

Once More, My Love: I Am Reborn Pretty./Raven writer

The night is electric as we stand in front of the club, lights flashing and music thumping from within. Aria's excitement is infectious, her eyes sparkling with anticipation. “I can't believe we’re finally here!” she exclaims, practically bouncing on her heels.“Buckle up, ladies! This is going to be a night to remember,” I say, matching her excitement.Maira adjusts her dress, a smile creeping across her face. “I’ve needed this more than anything. Just let loose, you know?”As we enter the club, the atmosphere engulfs us. The bass pulses through the air, and the vibrant crowd sways like waves on the shore. People recognize Aria immediately, their expressions shifting from surprise to delight. A couple approaches her.“Oh my god, Aria! Can we get a picture?” a girl squeals, her eyes wide with admiration.“Of course! Let’s do it,” Aria beams, leading them to the side while I catch Maira’s eye.“Look at that! She’s a total superstar now,” Maira says, her voice laced with a mixture of pr

Chapter 36

Once More, My Love: I Am Reborn Pretty./Raven writer

Aria’s POVI wake up to the sharp sunlight streaming through the curtains, tugging me from the depths of a dream I can’t remember. My head throbs like a bass drum, pounding in sync with the music from last night—a melody of laughter and shouted secrets that now feels like a distant echo. I squint at the clock on the bedside table; it reads 2:15 PM.“Ugh, no way am I awake this late,” I groan, covering my eyes with my arm.“Welcome to the land of the living!” Maira’s voice comes from the bathroom, her tone drenched in sarcasm. “I thought we lost you to the tequila gods!”“Very funny,” I mutter, rolling over to find Emily sitting cross-legged on the other bed, her expression equally pained.“How are you feeling?” she asks, and I can hear the hint of concern in her voice.“As good as I can feel after last night’s fiesta,” I reply, wincing as I try to sit up. “What time did we even go to bed?”“Honestly, I think it was around four-ish,” Maira calls, emerging from the bathroom with a towe

Chapter 37

Once More, My Love: I Am Reborn Pretty./Raven writer

Aria’s POVI can hardly believe my eyes when I spot Maira and Emily racing toward me across the beach. Their faces are pale, and there's urgency in their footsteps. Something's wrong."Aria!" Maira shouts, waving her arms as she gets closer.“Aria, we need to leave! Now!” Emily adds breathlessly.“Leave? What are you talking about?” I ask, completely thrown off. Sebastian looks confused beside me.But Maira doesn’t waste time. “We got a threat about you. Check your phone. We have to hurry!”“What do you mean? Who’s threatening me?” I feel my heart racing.“Just trust us! We only have thirty minutes before our flight!” Maira insists, her eyes wild with fear.I pull my phone from my pocket and quickly read the text Maira shows me. My stomach drops. That’s my dad’s number. “This can’t be real,” I murmur, terrified.“Aria, we need to go!” Emily urges, glancing nervously at Sebastian.“What about Sebastian?” I spin around, desperate for some tether to reality.“Sebastian, you can’t come,”

Chapter 38

Once More, My Love: I Am Reborn Pretty./Raven writer

Aria’s POVAs soon as I get home I step out of the car with Emily and Maira behind me. I take a deep breath and push open the front door of my home or should I say “house” this place didn't feel like home. In fact, it never was. The familiar smell of polished wood and stale air greets me. Now though, the atmosphere feels heavy. I take a deep breath, readying myself for the confrontation ahead.“Aria!” my mother calls from the living room, her sharp and annoying voice cuts through and I feel like running out the door already. “You’re back early!”“Mother, I need to talk to Father,” I say, cutting her off.“What’s wrong?” She smiles even wider as if sensing my tension.“You knew didn't you?”“How else would you learn? Tch.”I scoff but she is not my problem right now. I move towards Caleb’s study and when I reach the doorway, my father sits at his desk, focused on some papers. He looks up, a smirk crossing his face.“Aria, what’s—”“Stop acting like everything is fine!” I cut him off,

Chapter 39

Once More, My Love: I Am Reborn Pretty./Raven writer

Aria’s POV“You went as far as threatening me and all for what? Susan? To balm this bruised relationship we have? How could you even think for a second that that was helping?” I scoff at his audacity and say nothing more. I walk out of the study and I'm not too surprised to see a smirking Susan at the door.“My, my. If it isn't the bitch and friends.” She says and it takes all I have in me not to push her out of the way but even heaven knows that will turn into a story.She gives me a once over and opens her mouth to probably say the stupidest things.“Well, well, look who it is,” she says, her voice dripping with sarcasm. “Princess Aria, back from her little tantrum.”I roll my eyes, trying to brush past her. “Move aside, Susan.”“Oh, what? Afraid Daddy won’t love you anymore? You’re acting so stupid,” she whispers in my ear, a cruel smile on her face. It sends a wave of irritation through me.I pull away, glaring at her. “You have no idea what I’m going through.”Out loud, she raise

Chapter 40

Once More, My Love: I Am Reborn Pretty./Raven writer

Aria’s POVAfter a whirlwind of drama and tension at home, I had to move to Maira’s place, and soon enough, I found myself knee-deep in work now that I’m back from vacation with Maira. We’ve shared a much-needed break, but reality snaps back quickly. Maira rifled through her planner at her desk, sipping coffee to kick-start her day.“Alright, Aria,” she calls, glancing up enthusiastically. “We have three photo shoots lined up this week. Are you ready for this?”I lean against the doorway, a slight smile on my face, though a hint of tiredness lingers in my eyes. I was exhausted. “I guess so. It feels good to get back into it after everything that happened.”Maira stands up, the planner still in her hand. “Good! We’ll ease back into it. Remember, this is about letting your creativity flow, not just getting through the agenda.”“Normalcy? Ha! I call this anything but normal,” I chuckle lightly, shaking my head as I walk into the room. “This feels completely chaotic.”“Normal for us, the

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