Lahat ng Kabanata ng Falling for my Stepbrother; chasing popularity : Kabanata 1 - Kabanata 6

Processing Her FeelingsAva stepped out into the crisp morning air, shivering slightly as a cool breeze brushed against her skin. Her mother’s words from earlier still echoed in her head."I have big news for you tonight. And we’ll be having a visitor."The way her mother had said it, with a mixture of excitement and nervousness, unsettled her. What kind of news could it be? Ava racked her brain for possibilities, but nothing seemed to fit.Was it about her mother’s job? A long-awaited trip? Maybe a relative she hadn’t seen in years was coming over?With a sigh, she climbed into her car, tossing her bag onto the passenger seat. As soon as she started the engine, her phone rang. She glanced at the screen and smiled—Freya.“Where are you?” Freya’s voice came through, slightly impatient. “I’m all alone in the library, and it’s creepy.”Ava chuckled. “Relax, I’m on my way. Besides, I have something to tell you.”“Oh? Spill.”“Not yet,” Ava teased. “I’ll see you soon.”She ended the call a

She’s So Screwed!Ava stood frozen for a moment before sighing heavily and stepping aside. “Fine. Come in, grab whatever you need, and get out.”Ethan smirked as he stepped into the house, his sharp eyes scanning the space. He moved with the kind of confidence that made Ava’s irritation flare even more. She crossed her arms and watched as he spotted a packed box near the hallway.“That’s it?” he asked, crouching to lift it with ease.Ava didn’t answer. She just stood there, watching as he carried the box to the door, her annoyance growing with each passing second.Once outside, he placed the box in the trunk of his car and turned back to her with a smirk. “See you in school, baby sister.”Ava’s hands clenched into fists. Baby sister? Oh, he was enjoying this way too much.She slammed the door shut with a frustrated groan and immediately pulled out her phone, dialing Freya. The call barely rang twice before Freya picked up.“What’s up?” Freya asked.“You won’t believe what just happene

The School ProjectAva woke up to the sound of her alarm blaring, dragging her out of the restless sleep she’d finally managed to get. She groaned, turning it off and burying her face into the pillow. She was still at Mark’s house. Still stuck in this unfamiliar place.After last night’s disaster of a dinner, she hadn’t bothered speaking to anyone. She stayed in her room, only coming out after she was sure everyone had gone to bed. The house had been dark and silent, the perfect time to move unnoticed. She wasn’t in the mood for another argument, another reminder that her life had been turned upside down without her consent.Now, she had to face the day.With a deep sigh, she rolled out of bed, got dressed, and grabbed her bag. She made sure to keep her steps light as she headed downstairs, hoping to grab something quick and leave before running into anyone. No such luck.Natasha was already in the kitchen, sipping on her coffee, her eyes flickering with cautious hope when she saw Ava