It was the end of another day,Aria who had spent the whole day doing nothing, dragged herself to the mini coffee shop down the street.Inside a mini coffee shop ,the interior simple wooden design looks exclusive and classy. Two girls were seen in a middle of heated chat,The blonde girl in white shirt and black pants with apron tied around her neck hurriedly gathered the tea cups and started mopping the floor, while listening to her friend's story, who was sitting on the tall wooden stool.She paused and looked up from what she was doing and pushed out her lips slightly,"You meant you ended up not getting the job but also lost your heart" the blonde lady shrieked angrily."Damn girl, you really nut" she scoffed angrily and continue mopping.."You know he is just too beautiful and charming with a good heart too""I am seriously losing my mind here. He is my fucking hero. Girl"She replied and was lost in trance Reminiscing at the moment when the young man saved her from the brink

HeatherThe morning sun streamed in through my bedroom window as I slowly blinked awake. I lie down there for a moment, staring up at the ceiling, the memories, it makes me feel nostalgia. As I take in the familiar surroundings. It had been two months since I returned to my adopted family's home in Ferris in Loaka city, and this cozy bedroom makes me feel at home again. I let a deep sigh, before hauling out of bed and got ready to face the day. Splashing cold water on my face helped wash away the last cobwebs of sleep. As I patted my wet face, I caught my reflection in the mirror. The dark circles under my eyes betrayed many restless nights. Ever since coming back, readjusting to this life had not been easy.After dressing, I headed downstairs. The smell of freshly brewed coffee drew me to the kitchen. My adopted brother's wife was bustling about making breakfast, a deep frown on her usually cheerful face. Our relationship was still strained, but I hoped with time we'd find our rhyth

IanNo, this is not happening!I stood up and approach the door want to go to her thank goodness she can't run this time I'll go to her cafe.Or her home. Just then I saw he grumbling like a little girl. As her friend pushed her out of the car. I feel my heart gets calm and start beating fast. It was as if a teenager seeing his first love.She was in a classy outfit that clung to her body and sexy as fuck. ...Heather"That's it, we're going shopping!" Aria declared, dragging me from the cafe the moment Ian left. "What? Why?" I protested even as she hustled me to her car."To find you a killer outfit for your date tonight!" Aria said matter-of-factly. "If Mr. Billionaire is willing to stalk you across the state, we need to make an impression."I sighed but couldn't suppress a smile at her determination. We closed the cafe early and hit the shops. Aria was merciless, shoving outfit after outfit into my arms. "Too frumpy...makes you look like a nun...oh that's cute!"After what felt

AriaI slipped into the driver's seat, heart still fluttering from my encounter with Tyler. Beside me, Heather was grinning ear to ear. "Sooo, looks like you and Playboy really hit it off," she said, eyebrows raised suggestively.I rolled my eyes, backing the car out of the lot. "Oh please, I still think he's an arrogant billionaire like the rest." But even I didn't fully believe that anymore."Mhmm, sure," Heather said skeptically. "Is that why you're blushing and can't stop smiling?" I scowled, feeling my cheeks flush deeper. "Am not! I'm just laughing at his cheesy attempts to flirt." I tried my best to seem nonchalant. Heather wasn't buying it. "Don't try to deny it, I saw how charming and sweet he was with you all evening." She grinned knowingly. "He's quite the charmer when he wants to be."I gripped the steering wheel, flustered. "Alright fine, he was...not as insufferable as I expected." I thought back to our lively debates about books and movies. "I guess he's kind of funn

MariaI woke up to the usual sounds of arguing downstairs. Dad was yelling at Ella again over something minor. He always found an excuse to lash out at us most especially when he's drunk. "Get me another bottle, if you want to go to school." I overheard him him yelling at her.With a sigh, I dragged myself out of bed, bracing for another miserable day.In the kitchen, Dad didn't even look up from his newspaper as I quietly made some toast for us to had breakfast.He hadn't directly addressed me in weeks. Ever since for a long time now, it was like I ceased to exist in his eyes. My sister Ella shot me an apologetic glance as she hurried to grab her school bag so we can leave. Mouthing a "Don't let him get you you." I smiled at her bravery. She's so matured for a 13yr old. Well in this house she has to. At 13 years old, she was already gorgeous - tall, slim, with perfect hair and skin. Dad doted on her constantly, pride shining in his eyes whenever he looked her way.Meanwhile I was