Author's POV Meanwhile...."Can you see why I told you to tell her about it and involve her from the onset ?!""Now she's going to be a huge threat to you!" Eliza said to David"Can you please just zip it for now?!""Ariana can never be a threat to me, she's just like a fruitfly and whether or not she finds anything she wouldn't dare to try to do anything!""Plus as long as I have Brett, I'm okay!" "Can't you see my marriage to Laura is on the line?!""Why exactly in the world did you even kiss me, in a place like this!" He yelled at her."Why so angry now?! It isn't the first time is it?!" She retorted."This is what we've always wanted isn't it?! Don't you want to be with me again?!" She asked as she slowly moved closer and placed her hands in his chest."It's what you've always wanted not me!" He growled as he removed her hands from his chest."Even if I was going to end my marriage to Laura, there are ways to do it not this!" He growled."Whatever!" She replied going back to se
Ariana's POVAs I stormed towards my room, I felt a mixture of anger and fear running through my veins. My father had always been a controlling person, and today was the day I decided that enough was enough. I couldn't take it anymore.As I reached my room, I slammed the door shut with all my might, hoping to shut out the world and everything that was happening. But just as the door was about to close, I felt a hand on it, preventing it from shutting completely."Let me in, Ariana," my father said in a soft, almost pleading voice."I have nothing to say to you," I spat out, turning around to face him."But I have something to say to you," he replied, his eyes fixed on mine."What do you want?" I asked him, my voice trembling with anger."We need to talk," he said, his voice calm and collected."And I said , I have nothing to say to you," I told him, trying to shut the door.But he wouldn't budge. Instead, he stepped into my room and closed the door behind him. I felt trapped and scare
Ariana's POV Next day 9:00 pm ..."Katrina!" I called out immediately I heard the doorbell ring but there wasn't any reply.I called her one more time but she still didn't reply and I turned towards the entrance door to see who was at the gate through the small video screen.My eyes shone immediately I saw Logan standing outside, I quickly picked up my bag, wore my sandals and raced outside."Logan!" I breathed out immediately I stepped outside."Hey baby" he said flashing me a warm and beautiful smile."Jeez!" I breathed out as I grabbed his hands and pulled him towards his car."What are you doing here ?!" I asked immediately we got into the car, thankfully it was tinted."What do you mean, didn't we say I'll pick you up today to meet my family?!" He replied and I rolled my eyes exhaling deeply."Aren't you happy to see me ?!" "This isn't about me being happy to see you!" I replied immediately."What if my dad was home and he saw you, what do you want me to tell him!""You know h
Logan's POV "I guess we have one more guest!" Phoebe yelled from the entrance and we all turned to look at who was at the door.Immediately I saw who it was my mouth hanged open. As Olivia walked into the room, the air grew thick with tension. Her eyes scanned the room, meeting each of our gazes with a calm confidence. I couldn't help but feel a twinge of unease as she made her way over to where I was sitting."Olivia, what are you doing here?" I asked, my voice laced with surprise."You were supposed to leave the country two days ago" I asked.Olivia shrugged nonchalantly. "I decided to cut my trip short and come back to town," she replied."I want to help you out with your mission " she added and I looked up immediately and looked between Ariana and Auntie Katie.The room fell silent as we all exchanged uncertain glances. Olivia's sudden appearance had caught us off guard, and her offer to help us with our mission only added to our confusion."What mission?" Auntie Katie finally
Ariana's POVAs Logan pulled up in front of the resort, I gathered my things and prepared to get out of the car. He looked at me, his eyes softening, and I knew that he was about to say something important."I miss working with you," he said, his voice wistful.I smiled at him, feeling the familiar pang of nostalgia. Although we didn't work together for a long time , I had always enjoyed our collaborations. But now reverse was the case and it seemed like those days were gone forever."It's only a matter of time," I said, trying to sound hopeful. "We'll work together again, Logan. I know we will."He nodded, and I could see the doubt in his eyes. I wanted to reassure him, to let him know that I had faith in us, but the words wouldn't come.Instead, I blurted out the first thing that came to mind. "I'm just a little uncomfortable about you living with Olivia."Logan's expression changed, and I could tell that he was taken aback. Olivia was his ex-girlfriend, and ofcourse I had every r
Author's POVDavid sat at his desk, his eyes glued to his computer screen as he scrolled through the latest poll numbers. He had been locked in his office for hours, poring over campaign strategies and brainstorming new ways to gain the upper hand over his opponent, Senator Dino.Senator Dino had finally been announced to be running for the presidential post also.As much as he loathed the man, David had to admit that Dino was a formidable opponent, with a likability factor that seemed to attract voters in droves."I need to actually put in more effort!" He murmured."Shit!" He growled light as he picked up his cup of coffee from the table. He was getting frustrated by every dawn of a new day, he couldn't help but think about the pointless fight Logan was having with him and how it's really slowing down his pace in the presidential campaign.Just as David was about to take a sip of his lukewarm coffee, he heard a knock at the door."Come in," he called out, his voice strained.The do
Author's POV Later in the evening ....Ariana and Brett stepped into the house, the air thick with tension. David, was waiting for them in the living room. As soon as they stepped inside, David stormed towards them, his eyes blazing with anger. Without warning, he slapped Ariana across the face. She stumbled backward, tears welling up in her eyes."How could you do this to me?" David shouted, his voice shaking with fury. "You know how bad it's is between me and Logan and you still went behind my back and dated someone who wanted to ruin me, and then helped him with his mission! How could you be so disloyal?""So you finally found out!" She whispered and he stepped closer to her angrily."You still have the guts to talk back!" He growled."I've told you this before, " she whispered."I'll do what's right! And you won't stop me or force me to be on your side!""You've killed a lot of people and now you're trying to escape the law, you want to go Scot free?!!" She yelled."Not on my
Ariana's POV"Where are we going?!" I asked mom as she stepped on the accelerator and increased her speed."I have no idea" she whispered tears streaming down her face."Mom" I whispered moving closer to her ."Ariana!" She called softly"I'm driving that's alright, I think I just want this place to be quiet" she whispered quietly her eyes on the road and I nodded in reply as I rested back on my seat.As we drove further away from our home, the silence in the car became more deafening. I couldn't help but feel a deep sense of betrayal and hurt. Dad has hurt us, me especially in many ways unimaginable!. The man I thought I knew, trusted, and loved had shattered my perception of him into a million pieces.My mind raced with questions, but I couldn't bring myself to voice them out loud. Instead, I sat there in silence, watching the world pass us by, lost in my own thoughts.Mom's hands were tightly gripped on the steering wheel, and I could see the tears that she was trying to hold back.