Novel-novel oleh DEBBY KYLE

He was even more handsome than Adrian. I used to think my ex was handsome, but this man made Adrian look ordinary, I muttered under my breath before taking a shot of amber. Just then, Emma walked over with a bright smile, carrying a tray of mini cheesecakes and chocolate truffles. "The party's about to start in a few minutes, so you girls can help yourselves while you wait." Serena and I exchanged a quick glance before smiling at each other. "Thank you," we said in unison. Emma laughed softly. "You two really are a pair." She smiled warmly. "Make yourselves at home, and don't hesitate to ask for anything. Your comfort is my priority." With that, she excused herself and walked away to greet the other guests. I reached for a chocolate truffle and popped it into my mouth. The rich chocolate melted instantly on my tongue, and I let out an appreciative hum. "Wow... this is amazing." Almost absentmindedly, I glanced back toward the entrance, hoping to catch another glimpse of the

The warm water streamed over my skin as I stood beneath the shower, hoping it would wash away the weight pressing against my chest. Outside the bathroom, Serena's voice carried through the door. "Take your time, girl," she called. "Wash off all the bad luck from today. Tonight, we're going out to have fun." "I bought you a dress," she continued excitedly. "Trust me, you're going to love it." Her voice softened after a brief pause. "It's been so long since I've seen you wearing something that turns heads." I closed my eyes. "Ever since you started dating that jerk, Adrian, you've stopped going out. You quit partying, and even your style changed. You weren't like that before." I switched off the shower and reached for my towel. "That was because..." I wrapped the towel around myself before opening the bathroom door. "He said I dressed too flashy.” Serena's eyebrows shot up. "He said he didn't want other men looking at me. "He claimed makeup didn't suit me. Every tim

Ariana Pov She never left it open like that, I shoved the door open and stepped inside, the soft sound of a movie drifted in from the living room. A frown creased my forehead. She was sitting on the couch, wrapped in her favorite blanket with a bowl of popcorn in her lap, her eyes completely glued to the television. I blinked in surprise, then called, "Serena!" my voice echoing through the apartment. She reached for the remote on the coffee table and turned off the TV before looking up at me. "Hey, you're back," she said, placing a hand over her chest. "You scared the living hell out of me.” I let out a frustrated sigh. "I've been knocking on the door for the past thirty minutes," I said. "I called your line, but you didn't pick up.” When…she asked surprisedly before reaching for the phone beside her, glancing at the screen, then back at me, her eyes widened. "Oh no, she said with a puppy-dog look. "I'm so sorry. I got distracted by the movie.” I crossed my arms,

Damian Pov I stepped out and made my way straight to Grandpa's study, the place I knew he would be at that hour of the day. When I reached his study the door was open and I walked in. I realized this wasn't an ordinary meeting with grandpa as always my mother was seated beside the bookshelf elegant as always, her expression filled with concern. My younger sister lounged on the sofa with her legs crossed, with a smile playing on her lips as though she already knew what this meeting was about. Grandpa sat at the head of the room, his walking cane resting beside him as he sipped his coffee. His gaze remained locked on the television like everything else in the room didn't matter but his expression was calm enough to silence the room. No one noticed my presence. I was still standing at the entrance. I slipped my hands into my pockets and took a few steps closer. To my greatest surprise, I was the headline of the news show on the TV. Nathan wasn't lying after all "Good afte

Ariana Pov Humiliation burned through me, followed by a sharp, crushing ache in my chest. I had been nothing more than a replacement…someone to fill the empty space until he was ready to be with the woman he truly wanted. "Your fiancee? Uhh…" I shook my head, taking an unsteady step forward. "Adrian, I was your temporary substitute while the real woman was her. I mean I was already bored and tired. I needed to switch things up, with someone that fits my league. "You were bored?" I repeated, staring at him in disbelief. "For three years, Adrian? Three whole years?" I took another step toward him, my chest tightening. "I gave you my heart...I poured my all into this relationship, and not once… not once… did you think I deserved the truth? "Instead, you let me walk in here today, believing you were going to propose to me. "On a day that was supposed to be one of the happiest days of my life, you chose to humiliate me.” "I didn't humiliate you. You showed up here unanno

"Adrian." His head snapped in my direction, and he got up from the lady. "Ariana, what are you doing here?" "What am I doing here? Isn't today our anniversary?" He didn't speak, and I scoffed. "You didn't remember?" I looked at the lady who was still lying uncovered on the bed, her hand propped under her chin, watching us. "And who is she?" I pointed at her. "A friend." His voice came out quietly, and I almost laughed at the absurdity. "A friend? You call her a friend, but you both are naked." Tears welled up in my eyes, but I held them in. "You said you dated me because of a bet." I saw guilt flash across his face before it hardened. "Adrian?" I called his name. A part of me wished he would deny it, maybe laugh it off and tell me it was all a joke, but his lips pressed into a thin line. "So it's all true. You dated me all because of a bet." "And he enjoyed every last bit of it." The lady chuckled from the bed, and my eyes shot to her, fury surging through my