A pin drop could be heard from how quiet the room had grown. Behind me, I could sense Antoine's nervous energy, but didn't dare turn around and look at him. Brailyn, who remained cozied up to Ashton, had her gaze locked on me. Within her blue eyes, I could see her wheels turning. If someone didn't s

"Can I preface this by saying I did what I thought was best at the time?" Antoine began. I had made myself comfortable in my bed and was now watching Antoine, who was standing in the middle of my bedroom looking uncomfortable. It was clear that he really didn't want to tell me anything, but now tha

The sound of my mother's sobs began to fill the room as she remained in place, holding my father tight. Soft murmurs of words that I couldn't make out left my father's mouth as he kissed my mother's head again and again. Beside them, Tristan looked physically uncomfortable, a fact that made me want

"Boss?" Asher called, waving a hand in front of my face. "You okay?" "Huh?" Shaking my head, I tried to clear my head of thoughts about Antoine. "Sorry, yeah, I'm okay." "Maybe you should head home for the day." Asher suggested giving me a concerned look. "You don't have anymore paperwork here and

Looking around, I tried my best to recognize names and faces, but with everyone wearing masks, it was a little rough. Giving up entirely, I began to move towards the refreshment table, my mother still in tow. As I went further into the banquet hall, I couldn't help but notice all the streamers and b