Serena’s POVI type out a response to Bill. "Not really," I write as my fingers hover over the keys. I stand up and pace the room. After taking a few deep breaths, I return to my phone. "Can we talk?" I add.I hit send and start to worry. My heart races as I think about the mess Calvin created by cl

Bill’s POVI walk around my home office, watching the shadows flickering from the lamp. The earpiece warms my ear as I wait for James to speak."James, you there?" I ask. Static crackles on the other end."Yes, Bill. We're all set," James replies. We've been planning this for days, going over every

Serena’s POVEver since Eden's 'review' of my jewelry went viral, the shop has been like a ghost town for a couple of days.Sunlight filters through the front windows, casting shadows on the wooden floor. The display cases, once crowded with customers, now stand empty. Necklaces, bracelets, and ring

Serena’s POVStevie is out of breath when she reaches the shop. Her usually neat hair is tousled, and there’s a light sheen of sweat on her forehead. She bursts through the door, causing the bell to jingle frantically. Her eyes are wide with urgency as she clutches her phone tightly in one hand."I

Serena's POVI pace around the living room, trying to calm my nerves as I wait for Bill to arrive. When the doorbell finally rings, I take a deep breath and open the door to find Bill standing there with a bag of groceries, including a ready-made dinner from a gourmet deli. I can see containers of