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"Hello, Dad," I said with a mix of anticipation and curiosity, wondering what he had in mind."Hello to you, Josh. How are you?" he asked, his voice reflecting genuine happiness."Okay, Dad, I'm fine. It's great to hear from you," I replied, a sense of warmth filling our conversation."Oh, Josh, always try to call your old man once in a while," he said with a touch of playful advice.Suddenly, guilt washed over me. "I'm sorry, Dad. I've been tied up with work," I confessed."Not to worry, son. I know you're busy, but out of your busy schedule, create time to call," he reassured, understanding in his tone."Alright, Dad," I said, my guilt lingering as I wondered about the purpose of his call."What's the latest between you and Harper?" he asked out of the blue, a hint of curiosity in his voice.A smile crept onto my face as I shared the news of Harper and me being officially together. "I can't wait for them to see us together," I admitted, my excitement evident."Josh, are you there?" m
Josh and I shared a puzzled glance, his words jolting us from our thoughts."When are you two tying the knot?" he inquired, eyeing us both.I turned to Josh, hoping for a response, but he remained silent. My heart raced as I questioned what was on his mind.Has he not forgiven me entirely? Does he doubt a future with me? Does he need more time? Have my moments with Nolan disrupted his plans to settle down with me? A whirlwind of thoughts consumed me.I held my breath, waiting for Josh to say something and break the heavy silence between us. His eyes looked distant like there was a storm of feelings inside him. The thoughts he didn't say out loud felt heavy in the room, and my mind raced with a bunch of worries.As time passed in a long, quiet moment, I started to wonder if I had messed up our future without meaning to. Was my past with Nolan making things complicated for the life we had planned?Maybe he noticed I was uneasy, so he put his hand on my lap, drawing circles. I felt a ting
I rolled around in bed in a desperate attempt to find sleep, I eventually gave in to a restless night.In my dreams, I found myself back at Josh's place, going to the room in search of him. Spotting him across the room, my heart sprinted as I moved toward him.My mouth dried up with nervousness, and my heart raced in my chest. With a blank stare, I walked over to Josh, who just smiled, took my hand, stroked my arm, and leaned in to kiss me.My entire body shivered with pleasure as the kiss started softly and quickly grew stronger. The sensation of his hands on my waist drew me in as I encircled him around the neck with my arms.I could feel the moisture rising between my legs. I turned to Josh and moaned softly into his mouth as his fingers felt up my body, exploring my thighs.When he eventually pulled away from the kiss, I felt a wave of disappointment. Josh placed his hand on my chin, forcing me to meet his eyes, and my heartbeat fast in my chest looking at his well-chiseled face. H
The sound of two people arguing in the hallway interrupted our conversation. Amelia and I stopped talking and looked at each other. We rushed outside to see who it was.We saw Jane and a guy I hadn't met before. She was rude to the guy. I think the guy bumped into her in a rush, and he apologized, but trust Jane to be rude as always."So sorry," the guy muttered, bending down to pick up the file that had fallen off her hand when he bumped into her, trying to make up with her."My goodness, how rude are you?" Jane looked at him with disdain evident in her expression, while Amelia and I looked like we weren't surprised by her rude demeanor.The guy looked at her, stunned. He was shocked at her rude nature. After picking up the file, he stood up straight and said, "I beg your pardon; you bumped into me. You should watch where you are going next time," as she collected the file out of his hand by force."And who the hell are you?" she asked, gesturing with her hand in demonstration.The gu
Frustration welled up within me at the way he made light of the situation. His laughter persisted, leaving me feeling indignant about my vulnerability. Unable to bear it any longer, I stood up, ready to storm out of his office.Seeing my irritation, he hurriedly stood up and came to my side. "Okay, okay, I'm sorry," he apologized, his tone a mix of sincerity and regret. "I didn't mean to laugh at you. But come on, go on, you had a wet dream?"I shot him a skeptical look, trying to decipher his intentions. "Yes," I replied curtly.His curiosity getting the better of him, he trailed off, "Was it about you and..."Growing angrier, I attempted to distance myself, but I reluctantly responded, "Who else? Use your imagination." He seemed to register the shift in my mood and the intensity of my response. His playful demeanor faded, replaced by a more serious expression. "I genuinely didn't mean to upset you," he said, a hint of regret coloring his voice.His eyes sparkled mischievously as he
"Hello, Jane, what's up? I just called to inform you that you haven't sent in your RSVP. Are you coming tonight?" I asked her.There was a pause at the other side of the line. I was getting agitated by her silence, but I chose to remain calm. I realized that if things go well between me and Josh, she will end up being my sister-in-law."I don't need to send you because I'm going to be there, and I'm coming with a plus one," she replied and hung up on me. I stared at the phone in amusement, shaking my head at her behavior. The mix of anticipation, frustration, and amusement lingered in the air after the call.Ignoring Jane's sudden and short answer, I concentrated on getting everything ready for Josh's pre-birthday dinner. The evening was getting closer, and I was a bit nervous about how the night would go.As the clock ticked closer to dinner timeI called Ava to ask the planner to reserve two extra seats for dinner."Harper, who's coming?" she asked curiously."Jane and one of her gue
His sudden appearance caught me off guard, leaving me momentarily speechless."Hi, Harper. How have you been?" he asked, nervously rubbing the back of his neck.I wasn't really in the mood for small talk. I just wanted to join the others as they were counting down to midnight. Although I held no grudge against him, I didn't want to be rude."I'm fine," I finally replied, trying to keep my emotions in check, even though the unexpected encounter stirred a mix of feelings within me.He tried to come closer, but I stopped him by putting out my hand, signaling him not to approach. "Oops, my bad," he said, realizing his mistake."I'm sorry for everything," he continued, sounding sincere. "I've seen how hard you work, and I just wanted you on my team. It was a business move I thought would be good, but I didn't realize it could affect the love you and Josh share."His words carried regret, and he admitted, "I regret every action and hope you can find it in your heart to forgive me." His plea
The door creaked open, and there stood Josh, his eyes reflecting a mix of relief and concern. The atmosphere was heavy with unspoken emotions as we locked eyes.I knew I must have looked like a mess; my eyes were sore from crying. As soon as I got home, I locked myself in my room and let my tears flow freely. The thought of Josh being with someone else was unbearable.My emotions for Josh were genuine, and I needed assurance that we were on the same page.Without giving me a chance to speak, he started expressing his feelings, "Harper, I want you to understand that what happened with Chloe was completely unexpected. I didn't reciprocate the kiss; it caught me off guard. I would never willingly jeopardize what we share."Listening to his words, my expression softened. I stepped aside, welcoming him into the space to talk, the heaviness of the unspoken emotions lingering between us.The air was tense with unresolved feelings, but I noticed he was determined to convey the sincerity of his