Annette took a deep breath, as she prepared herself to face Hudson. She was going to approach him about returning to New York. Feeling confident enough to approach him, she raised her hands and knocked tentatively on Hudson's door.Her mind raced with thoughts of her sister and the pressing need to find a solution to the bullying issue fast because she didn't want her sister to feel worse than she already did.So, the other night Annette came up with the idea of using Cassie's bullying issue as the reason why she needed to get back home, because the last time they talked, it seemed like he had a soft spot for kids.When she didn't get a response the first time, she knocked on his door again, wondering if he was still asleep and she should come back.However, as she was about to leave, the door creaked open, and It wasn't Hudson who greeted her but Susan, (the woman from the previous day whom Hudson had been flirting with).Annette strengthened her shoulders, raised her chin, and said,

"Samuel, why did you do it?" Annette's asked out of the blue."Do what?" Samuel asked back in puzzlement."Kiss me?" She asked as her cheeks turned red."Because, I've been wanting to do that ever since I set my eyes on you. But I held my self back, because I thought you were with McKenney." Samuel explained."We're not together." Annette answered. Within her, she knew she was falling in love with Hudson, but she was going to get the happiness she deserved elsewhere. That's why she was subtly giving Samuel the go ahead. "Perfect. That means I have a chance at winning your heart." Samuel said giving her a wink. That prompted Annette to giggle."Yes! Or aren't you gonna accept me?" He asked, making a face at her."You're special, Samuel. Every woman would want forever with you." She said, suddenly looking serious. After the words left her mouth, she stared back at Samuel, as a soft smile tugged at the sides of her lips."One day, I'm gonna ask you to be that woman." He answered, his ga

Annette's footsteps made soft sounds in the quiet evening as she walked up to their front door, feeling really excited. She wanted to surprise her sister, Cassie, and her best friend, Jane, with something special. So she hadn't told them she was coming back today."I can't wait to see the look on Jane and Cassie's faces when they see what I've bought for them!" Annette said to herself as she unlocked the door, she tiptoed into their apartment, careful not to make a sound. Annette set her bag down and stealthily made her way to the kitchen, which opened into the living room.With a small smile on her face, she set about arranging the surprise on the dining table because it was already almost 6 and they would already be almost home. Annette had stopped by their favorite Italian restaurant on the way home, ensuring she brought back a feast consisting of Jane's preferred cheesy lasagna, Cassie's beloved pesto pasta, and an assortment of delectable desserts for them to enjoy after dinner.

Even with the way he looked all threatening, Annette cocked her head to the side, and regarded him. "At least we're not in Greece, so you can spare me all that cockiness, Mr McKenney. I told you I had to come home to help my sister. But if you are looking for more explanations than that, I can write a book on it, for you your majesty." She made a mock bow, flashing a smile at him."Annette, I think you should take this somewhere private. People are staring," Jane whispered to Annette as. Hudson stared at her, suddenly more interested in her personality. He was intrigued at how she could put on a different level of confidence and stubbornness, now that they were back to New York."Meet me at my office. Or you're gonna regret this." He said, looking at her meaningfully.Annette thought that over, remembering that the contract between them was still valid, so she was still bound to him. She glared at him, and then glanced at Jane, "Give me a moment." Jane nodded back in response as

"I assure you we will do anything to make sure everything gets sorted out," the principal said, causing Amanda and Jane to scoff at her statement. "Please, drop the act you've been saying that since we told you the first time, so stop lying, Mrs, and really do something about it," Jane said as she glared at the principal. "Mr Annette causing a scene will not change anything, so let's move to my office," The principal said "No, you're saying they are causing a scene," Hudson said, "Mind my language, but you really don't give a shit about Cassie." "Mr?" The principal asked "Mr Hudson McKenney" Hudson as the principals face went pale. "You mean…" The principal asked"Yes I'm that Hudson McKenney, I'm shocked that you didn't recognise me right away." Hudson said as a smug smile formed on his face, "You see, these, are closed friends of mine and you've really pissed then off, automatically, that disqualifies this school." "How can we solve this? Mr McKenney," The principal said, he