Arabella's PovSean ordered dessert and a drink to ease my tears. I still felt overwhelmed when I realized that many women knew Sean and liked him, even though the man showed no interest in any women who came up to him."What's wrong, Bella? Did you think of something again?" asked Sean when he saw my gaze, which seemed to be directed at him for too long. I couldn't help myself, knowing why women were trying to get close to him.I shook my head, trying to smile even though I didn't want to. "I think you're getting better with your relaxed look, Sean.""Really?" Sean looked pleased, then noticed his clothes from his perception, opening both arms so I could see how the long sleeves of the man's turtleneck lined his well-built and muscular body.I liked how his hair was left unkempt, so it looked messy and sexy. He looked back at me with a crooked smile, raising one eyebrow. "I just found out you like the way I look, Bella. Isn't my plain body much better?""Sean..." I hurriedly retracte

Arabella's PovWe sat on one of the park benches not far from the shopping center. Some food bought through the drive-thru service was placed between us for lunch. Sean had already opened one of the eateries before asking me. "You're not eating? You must be starving since we wandered the mall for a while."I shook my head, still thinking about Sean's answer regarding his relationship with Ellie, which might be more than an acquaintance. My gaze shifted to the park, which was crowded with other visitors. The afternoon atmosphere made the air in the park not as scary as earlier in the day, as well as the wind blowing. Even with this peaceful atmosphere, I couldn't believe the man's words easily."Try, open your mouth, Bella," Sean called me, making me turn my head and immediately open my mouth, eating the meatball with a delicious bolognese sauce from his mouthful. He smiled. "How was it? Do you want to eat now?"I chewed slowly but finally nodded. Sean handed me my lunchbox that he had

Ellie's PovI watched Sean and his new toy leave, unable to stop them as the two guards from Dad held my hands tightly. I bit my lip, then quickly turned around by jerking both of my hands hard until they came apart."Miss-" They seemed to want to grab my hands back, but I quickly gave them a sharp look."Don't even try," I warned the guard who was carelessly talking and standing closest to me. "I won't go after them. Take me home, now!" I strode irritably towards the parking lot entrance, waiting for the two guards to return with my car.I bit my lip, feeling very upset that the man I liked had chosen to be with someone who didn't even deserve to be called a mature woman, except for her large breasts. The little boy didn't meet Sean's taste for the woman he slept with, but seeing their closeness earlier, I knew Sean allowed the boy to be with him all the time.A guard exited the car to open the door so I could get in immediately. I grabbed the bottle of wine near the seat I was sitti

Ellie's Pov"Are you out of your mind?" I snapped at Nick, not caring about the surroundings as the two guards sent by my father had taken care of the problem. It was now just the two of us surrounded by the quiet garden and the man's hand still gripping mine tightly.Nick pulled me to sit back down, but I exerted my meager strength to stay standing. He finally let me. "I'm not crazy. I'm just expressing something I've been holding onto for a long time.""Something you've been holding back? What do you mean it's a love you want to prove?" I frowned, not understanding his strange attitude. "We've known each other for eight years, Nick. I just considered you a friend and never considered having a special relationship with you.""I know, but I wanted that to change after you wasted your time on a guy who didn't even like you," Nick spoke without a smile, staring at our intertwined hands as I tried to digest my situation. "You know that I'm always careful around you, right?"I looked at N

Arabella POV"Can I sit here?" the man asked kindly.I stared at the man, trying to get to know his face because he was way too friendly for someone who just met me. I usually greet people I don't know first, not vice versa, so I felt wary of him. "Please. But, sorry in advance, do we know each other?"He smiled, looking happy as he seated herself next to me. He looked older than me but not much older than Sean or Dallas. "No, this is the first time I've met you."I felt confused by the man's answer. "Then... why do you want to sit with me?" I looked at the other tables that were still available. It was just me and the couple who were in this old cafe before the man's arrival. "Isn't it strange for someone who doesn't know each other to sit together?"The man chuckled, showing dimples and laughter wrinkles at both corners of his eyes. He then extended his hand to me, who was still confused. "My name is Jonas. I wanted to ask you out since we've crossed paths a few times while you were