What Butterflies Don’t Tell You.
Sally has had a crush on her best friend Justin for as long as she can remember. The shy, nerdy girl with baggy clothes and glasses, she’s spent years helping him with projects and assignments, hoping he’d notice her… but he never has. Until the day she finally works up the courage to confess, only to be met with something utterly shocking. Enter Cole…Justin’s stepbrother. Tall, confident, impossibly hot, and the kind of guy whose life revolves around late-night frat parties and reckless fun. He’s everything Sally is not and everything she didn’t know she needed. Cole offers to help her win Justin’s heart… but nothing comes for free. In exchange, she has to step out of her comfort zone, navigate his world, and follow his lead. As Cole pulls her out of her shell, showing her confidence, daring, and a side of herself she’s never dared to explore, Sally begins to wonder if the butterflies she’s chasing with Justin were ever real. The more time she spends with Cole, the more she realizes that maybe the heart doesn’t lie, and the boy she’s been chasing all these years isn’t the one she should have been after at all. And the secrets he hides? They could destroy everything she thought she wanted.
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Chapter: Party.Sally’s POV. “Oh my God, that’s lovely!” Ava said, pointing at a mini dress I held up. Ava had practically dragged me to shop for clothes. A part of me was excited for tomorrow, and another part wondered if I should just stay home. I had finally decided I was going after hours of deliberation. I mean, what’s the worst that could happen? Right? I shook my head. “No no no, Ava, it’s really not my style.” “Oh come on, look at this!” She squealed, "It would look so good on you, honey. Just give it a try!”I held it up. A red floral gown with flare sleeves. It really did look snug. I took it into the dressing room and slipped it on. My reflection stared right back at me. The gown hugged me at just the right places. “Can I come in?” Ava called from the outside. “Yes” “Wow!” She placed her palm over her mouth. "You look lovely. Why do you decide to hide all this under baggy clothes?” I shrugged, suddenly feeling exposed.She turned me toward the mirror again and pulled out the p
Last Updated: 2026-09-29
Chapter: Ava.Sally’s POV. Today was surprisingly a success, and Cold actually listened. I glanced at him as he drove. Eyes fixed on the road as he bobbed his head to the music. He’s actually smarter than he lets on. If only he would just be serious for once. A few minutes later, he pulled up in front of my dorm.I unbuckled my seatbelt and reached for the door.“So…” he said.I looked at him. “So?”He grinned. “Aren’t you going to invite me to your room?” “No…why would I do that?" He chuckled. "Someday, Sally.” I rolled my eyes and stepped out of the car. He winked before putting the car back in drive.“Goodnight, love.”I rolled my eyes.“Goodnight.”His car pulled away, and I turned toward the dorm building.I had barely taken a few steps when a girl walking past me glanced in the direction Cole had disappeared.“Is that your boyfriend?”I stopped.“What?”She giggled. “The guy that just dropped you off.”“Hell no!”She laughed.“Okay, okay.”Then she walked away before I could say anyth
Last Updated: 2026-09-19
Chapter: Party invitation.Cole’s POV. “I…” I dried my wet hair lazily with a towel. My eyes moved from her then back to the file on my desk. “Oh shit.” I tossed the towel aside and hurried to the table. “The fuck are you doing snooping around in my room?" I picked up the file and tossed it into my desk drawer. My fingers slipped through my hair. I walked briskly to the door and shut it. I couldn’t risk the other guys listening in on my conversation. “It was open," she muttered. I glanced at her, annoyed. "And that gave you the permission to read it?!” “I am sorry, okay?” I sighed. “You weren’t supposed to see that.” I walked to my wardrobe and slipped on a white shirt. I hadn’t heard her come in, though I had been expecting her. This was the last thing I needed right now. I didn’t look at her. “You’re going to get kicked out?” Great, there she goes. “That’s none of your business.” Silence. “Why didn’t you tell me?” I scoffed. “What news, Cole Raven
Last Updated: 2026-09-18
Chapter: Frat house.Sally’s POV. I frowned. “Mine?” He stared at me blankly. “Yours?” “Yeah.” I smiled, suddenly feeling a little defensive. “Why?” He leaned back in his chair. “You are serious?” “Of course I am." I nudged my glasses back up on my face, studying him. I couldn’t understand why he looked so unsettled.“I’ve been wanting to move into the dorms for a while. Mom finally agreed.”“Your mom agreed?”I nodded.“Well… sort of.”He shook his head slowly.“This has Cole written all over it.”My smile disappeared.“Cole?”“Yeah.”He leaned forward.“Have you been hanging around him again?”I frowned.“Again?”“You know what I mean.”"No, Justin, I don’t… I told you... school project.” He sighed and rubbed the back of his neck.“I’m just saying, Sally. Cole isn’t exactly the person I’d want influencing you.”I stared at him.“Influencing me?”I couldn’t believe what I was hearing.“I wanted to move out. I made the decision.”“I know. I’m not saying you can’t make your own decisions.”“Then
Last Updated: 2026-09-17
Chapter: Settling in.Sally’s POV. We pulled up in front of the dorms. I honestly didn’t think I would get it this late; I had initially applied, and the rooms were completely filled up. I then applied for the students' waitlist, and apparently someone cancelled their housing contract. Yaaay. We took all the boxes out of the car and placed them on the floor. Dad leaned on the car with his hands in his pocket. He hasn’t aged a bit. I could see why Mom chose him. “Mom, Dad... thank you." I clasped my hands together. "We can take it from here.” Moms' face dropped. "You don’t want us to get you settled in?” I flashed a smile. "Don't worry about that; Micheal and Nora would take it from here.” “Oh…I was thinking…" “Let it be Olivia.” Dad finally spoke. An awkward silence settled over us for a moment. "Okayyy... we would be heading in now..." He glanced at Nora and picked up a box. “Nora?” Nora did likewise. “Take care of yourself, honey… and if you need anything… y
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Chapter: Moving out.MOVE DAY. Sally’s POV. I couldn’t stay put; I looked at the ton of boxes I still hadn’t packed into the car. Micheal poked his head through the door. “Hey Sal, how are you feeling about your move?” I sank into the bed, burying my face in my palms. “I don’t know…what if I don’t like my roommate, or she doesn’t like me?"I inhaled. “What if this is a terrible decision?" “What if my grades go down and I have to come back after I have already gotten accustomed to the dorms!” "Sal...Sally...relax." Micheal walked into the room. "It's all in your head.” He sat beside me and gave my shoulder a squeeze. “You would do just fine; I am here, Nora is here… Justin is here and your new friend Cole.”He grinned. I side-eyed him. “This is you literally leaving your comfort zone, and I am super proud of you!” I sighed and laid my head on the bed, gazing at the ceiling. “What’s a little move, You are bigger than this…I am Sally, and I am going to do just fine.”Micheal punched the air. “T
Last Updated: 2026-09-12
Married to a Narcissist, Pregnant With My Ex’s Child
Selene was just eighteen when her life was rewritten.
Pregnant, abandoned, and forced into a marriage of convenience, she carried another man’s child down the aisle—without the man she married ever knowing the truth.
Years later, her marriage to Tom Harold is a cage of cold words and hollow promises. Doctors insist she’s infertile, his obsession with an heir grows, and the woman who once left him now wants her place back.
Then Rowland returns.
The only man Selene has ever loved. The father of her child. The one whose touch still ignites a fire she thought she’d buried.
Now, every glance, every touch, every word between them becomes a battle of desire and restraint. Tom’s power and possessiveness clash with Rowland’s passion and memory of love, and Selene is trapped in a dangerous game where her heart and her daughter’s future hang in the balance.
She must choose: protect the secret that shields her child—or risk everything for a love that never truly let her go.
In a marriage built on lies, the most dangerous thing isn’t betrayal.
It’s the truth.
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Chapter: Epilogue.FOUR MONTHS LATER Selene’s POV. The nurse gasped and flashed me the widest smile I had ever seen. All eyes on the screen as the cold ultrasound probe moved over my stomach. “You are having twins!” Rowland leaned forward. “Twins?” “Yes, Mr. Rowland… how silly it was for me to have missed it.” I leaned forward; my heart fluttered in my chest. I would never have imagined I was carrying two little lives in me. Amira squealed beside me. Rowland held on to her tiny hands. His eyes never left the screen. “Are you sure?” The nurse nodded. “Lord, show me, please.” I whispered, excited and scared at the same time. “Lord, show me, please,” I whispered, excitement and fear rushing through me at the same time.The nurse pointed toward the screen, explaining what she could see.“There. And there.”I squinted.I couldn’t make much sense of what I was looking at, but knowing that there were two little hearts beating inside me was enough.“Two babies?” Amira asked.I turned toward her.“
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Chapter: Authors ending note.Hello my lovely readers, Writing this story has been extremely fun, it’s been a roller coaster of self doubts, praises, long pauses, and a lot of what now’s? This story wasn’t just about the love between Rowland and Selene, it was an about a young woman, discovering herself, fighting for freedom and being allowed to choose. I tried to capture real life experiences as I much as I could especially with Tom. Of course, I am not going to leave you hanging. There is going to be an epilogue chapter right after this. If you enjoyed this story as much as I loved writing it, give me a follow… support me, drop a comment, let everyone know what you honestly think. I would be delighted to read all comments, sitting on my bed, excited that all the overthinking was finally worth it. ❤️🤭 you could also check out my other book, what butterflies don’t tell you. Thank you for your support, I won’t be here without my readers.
Last Updated: 2026-09-05
Chapter: End.Selene’s POV. My eyes fluttered open, and I am sitting back in the chair. I didn’t know where I was. The ceiling above me was white. Too bright. I blinked slowly. The empty coffee cup lay on the floor beside me. Everyone was gathered around me. Mother. Father. Rowland. Lisa. Sophie. My eyes moved from one face to another. My heart began to pound. Then I heard it. “Mummy!” I froze. My head snapped toward the voice. “Mummy!” A little girl stood a few feet away. Her eyes were filled with tears. She was looking straight at me. My breathing stopped. I shook my head. The room seemed to tilt around me. The little girl took a step toward me. “Mummy.” My lips parted. Nothing came out. She took another step. Then another. Her little hands stretched toward me. “Carry me.” My heart shattered. I pushed myself farther back into the chair. “No.” The word came out as a whisper. The little girl stopped. Her face crumpled.
Last Updated: 2026-09-05
Chapter: Pay off.Selene’s POV. I sat at the station; a towel was draped over my shoulders while I sipped hot coffee slowly. My mind raced through everything that happened within the past three days. It all felt like a dream. Something far from reality, but it all did happen.Rowland spoke with the inspector. My eyes roamed the station. Officers moved around us, talking quietly. Phones rang. Doors opened and closed. Someone laughed softly somewhere behind the counter.I looked down at the coffee in my hands. Life goes on, always. Even after everything changed.I looked towards the door.Mark was nowhere to be found.Seeing him again had brought back a memory I could touch.A reminder of the betrayal.He was Rowland’s brother.But years ago, he had been a part of the family that had watched Rowland disappear from my life.I still didn’t know what to make of seeing him again.I pulled the towel tighter around myself.For the first time in days, I wasn’t running.I wasn’t hiding.I wasn’t trying to
Last Updated: 2026-09-05
Chapter: Rescue.Rowland’s POV. The sound tore through the noise. My heart raced. I couldn’t hear anything except Selene’s scream. She buried her face in her palms, her whole body trembling as she cried. “Selene!” I looked down at myself. My hands moved frantically over my chest, my stomach, and my arms. I searched for blood, for a wound, for anything that could tell me where the bullet had hit. Nothing. I touched my chest again, breathing heavily. I wasn’t shot. My eyes lifted. Tom was crouched a few feet away, one hand gripping his leg. Blood was already soaking through his trousers. He had been shot. I stared at him, trying to process what I was seeing. Then I heard footsteps behind me. I turned. Mark. My brother was walking through the bushes, his clothes drenched from the rain, his face hard with concentration. And in his hand was a gun. He stopped a few feet from us. “Police! Your hands in the air!” Officers circled around us. They moved so quickly.
Last Updated: 2026-09-05
Chapter: Under the storm.Rowland’s POV. I squinted my eyes towards the pathway. The rain was pouring down heavily now. I had lost track of time. How sure are we she’s even here? I kicked the trunk of a tree hard. My body retracted at the impact of the ripples of pain through my body. I cupped my palm over my mouth. “Selene!” I had no idea where the mark was, and I had gone too far into the bushes. I let myself fall back into the tree. Tears stung my eyes. I was tired. I wailed, twisting a twig in my fingers. “I am so, so sorry, Selene.” The rain trailed it way down my body. I was drenched. But I didn’t care. “Help!” My head snapped. “Selene?” I got up immediately. “Help!” Again. It sounded muffled. Like she was struggling to speak. followed the direction of the voice, pushing through the thick branches that slapped against my face and caught at my clothes.“Selene!”“Help!”My heart slammed against my ribs.“I’m coming!”I pushed harder, stumbling over roots and wet ground until I finally b
Last Updated: 2026-09-04
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