-MILLIE-“Wow…” I blew out a breath when Candice’s car slowed to a crawl at their new house.“I know, right?” she murmured, giggling, her entire body vibrating with excitement. The house was gorgeous, and I’m certain the location and the structure were the sell-outs to Candice.“This is your dream house, Can. I looped my arm through … Read more
Chapter 19-DAMIAN-I waited for her to sass me, fight me on my blatant claim over her, but she did none of that. She lowered her gaze to her drink, lifted the olives to her lips. My tongue sticks to the roof of my mouth, fist clenched tightly around my glass, watching her lips part as … Read more
-DAMIA“Danny, I growled, answering my assistant’s call as soon as I stepped out of Legally Luke’s. This better be a f ucking life or death situation.”Danny chuckled, brushing off my chagrin. He knew not to bother me on my day off. “Did I c ockb lock you, boss?”“I’m getting there. I granted, raking a hand … Read more
-MILLIE“No wonder they’re asking for a night out,” Damian said.I told him everything Diana knew, and probably what the entire town knows too by now, and his reaction was that. A little crease on his forehead, a simple crossing of his brawny arms in his middle, nothing more. While here I am, a pacing wreck … Read more
-MILLIE-Grilled shrimp, squid, pork, chicken, and salads were served alongside Dad’s very own wine, beers, and mimosas.The setting sun was warm against my skin. As we laughed and talked about the past, as if the last 10 years hadn’t passed, the afternoon’s pastel hue illuminated the sky above us. “I heard all about the success … Read more
-MILLIE-The Saturday night dinner with Mom and Nancy escalated into a family get-together in the blink of an eye. I was tempted to stay in Manhattan, give petty reasons for being busy, and more, but when Mom mentioned Dad would join us, I gave in. I know how busy dad was every summer season in … Read more
-MILLIE-I heaved a breath, took one last glance at Damian, and rose from my chair. “Thank you for dinner,” I said, gathered my things, and ran towards the exit.“What?” Damian scrambled to his feet, pulled out his wallet, and dropped a few bills on the table. “Millicent, where are you going!! I gathered spectators as … Read more
-MILLIE-After that scorching kiss in front of my apartment, a constant buzz has been wheezing in my head. This felt like an out of my body experience, an astral projection, and I had no idea how to navigate this reality or to return to my body. I couldn’t help looking at Damian’s elegant long fingers … Read more
-MILLIE-If not for Andrea, we would have incurred a tremendous loss on the wedding proposal we’ve been aiming to seal. It’s for Constance Moreno, a fashion icon and vlogger, also a good friend of Candice. I messed up the budget allocation by a couple of hundred dollars. Good thing Andrea read the printed document and … Read more
-MILLI“Say something.” I said, preparing for Candice to preach about my behavior. Needing to get everything out of my system, 1 spilled my guts on my best friend play-by-play, excluding Damian’s reason for offering me his deal. Now she was silent. Thick lashes framed her probing green eyes. “I think you should say yes, she … Read more