Chapter: EPILOGUEAs Felix and I walked along the sandy beach, I couldn't help but feel a sense of peace wash over me. The sound of the waves crashing against the shore was soothing, and the warm sun on my skin felt invigorating.Felix and I had come to the beach for a much-needed break from our busy lives, and I was grateful for this moment of respite.We strolled along the shoreline, our feet sinking into the sand with every step. Felix reached over and took my hand, his fingers lacing with mine."Isn't this amazing?" he said, his voice filled with wonder.I nodded, smiling. "It's so peaceful here. I feel like I could stay here forever."We walked in comfortable silence for a while, watching as the seagulls flew overhead and the waves rolled in. I could feel my mind clearing, my worries and stress melting away with every passing moment.Felix suddenly let go of my hand and ran towards the water, laughing. I followed him, the cool water washing over my feet as I splashed in the waves.We played like k
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Chapter: chapter ninety nineAs we arrived at the concert venue, I could feel the excitement building inside of me. It was a huge event, and I knew that Red was going to be amazing on stage. We made our way to the backstage area, where Red and the other performers were getting ready.It was a chaotic scene, with people rushing around and getting into their costumes. I could hear the sounds of instruments being tuned and microphones being tested, and I could feel the energy in the air.Red spotted us as we entered the backstage area, and his face lit up with a smile. "Hey, guys!" he said, coming over to greet us. "You made it!"I hugged him tightly, feeling a sense of pride and admiration for my talented friend. "We wouldn't miss this for the world," I said.Felix shook Red's hand, grinning. "We're excited to see you perform, man," he said.Red gave us a quick tour of the backstage area, showing us where the performers would be getting ready and where the instruments were being stored. I could feel my heart beatin
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Chapter: chapter ninety eightAs I sat in the small studio watching Red and Felix practice the song they had created for Red's upcoming concert, I couldn't help but feel a sense of awe. Both of them were so talented and watching them work together was like witnessing magic in action.Red's voice was powerful and soulful, and it blended perfectly with Felix's guitar playing. They were both completely immersed in the music, with their eyes closed and their bodies swaying to the rhythm.I sat there quietly, not wanting to disturb them as they worked on perfecting the song. It was clear that they were both passionate about the music and dedicated to making it sound just right.As they finished playing the song, Red opened his eyes and looked over at me, a small smile on his face. "What do you think, Iris?" he asked."It's amazing," I replied, my voice filled with admiration. "You guys sound incredible together."Felix turned towards me, his eyes shining with excitement. "We've been working on it for weeks," he said. "
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Chapter: chaapter ninety sevenI felt a mixture of excitement and nerves as I and Felix arrived at his parent's house with their two children in tow. It had been a while since we had last visited, and she couldn't help but wonder if things would be awkward between them after all that had happened.But as soon as we walked through the door, any fears I had quickly dissipated. Felix's parents, who were waiting eagerly at the entrance, embraced them both warmly and were quick to fuss over their grandchildren. The kids, in turn, were thrilled to see their grandparents again and immediately launched into telling them about all the things they had been up to since their last visit.Watching Felix's parents dote on the children brought a smile to my face. It was clear how much they adored their grandchildren and how happy they were to have them around. It was heartwarming to see the bond between them, and it made me feel grateful to be a part of such a loving family.As we all sat down to catch up over a meal, I found mys
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Chapter: chapter ninety sixI sat on the edge of the bed, my fingers tapping nervously against my thigh. I looked up at Felix, who was sitting across from me, his expression serious. He had just asked me if I was ready to try for another child, and I had agreed, but she couldn't shake the feeling of unease that had settled in my stomach.It wasn't that I didn't want another child. In fact, I had been hoping for one for a long time. I loved our daughter so much, and I longed to give her a sibling. But the process of trying to conceive had been difficult the first time around, and I was afraid of being disappointed if we failed to make another child.Felix reached across the bed and took my hand. "I know you're worried, love," he said softly. "But we've done this before. We know what we're doing."I nodded, but my mind was still racing. I couldn't help but remember the months of disappointment we had faced the first time around. We had tried everything, from tracking my ovulation to taking fertility supplements, b
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Chapter: chapter ninety fiveIt was a bright and sunny Saturday afternoon when I received a text from Max inviting me to Leo's first birthday party. I was excited to be a part of this special celebration. I quickly responded with an enthusiastic "Yes", picked up Lily and dress her nicely, and made my way to the party venue, eager to join in on the festivities.As I arrived at the party venue, I was greeted by a cheerful atmosphere. The room was filled with colorful decorations, bright balloons, and a beautiful cake at the center of the table. The children were running around the room, playing with their toys, and waiting for the guest of honor to arrive.Max and Red greeted me warmly as I walked in, and they introduced me to their friends and family. They had put a lot of effort into making this a memorable day, and the preparations were impressive. The theme of the party was a jungle safari, and the room was decorated with green and brown paper vines and animal cutouts. There were also some animal-shaped balloon
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THE NIGHT WE MET
Samantha Lee and David Collins come from families that hate each other because of business rivalries. They’ve been raised to avoid and despise one another, but one unexpected night changes everything.
Samantha’s cousins, who don’t know what David looks like, unknowingly end up hanging out with him and his siblings at a bar. Despite trying to stop them, Samantha gets caught up in the fun. The next morning, she wakes up in David’s apartment with no memory of how she got there—and a terrible feeling that something happened between them.
Determined to move on, Samantha avoids David whenever she sees him. But at one event, she feels dizzy and ends up in the hospital, where she discovers she’s pregnant. David overhears the news and wants to step up, but Samantha’s family quickly sends her abroad to keep the secret and protect their reputation.
For five years, Samantha raises her child alone, far from David and their feuding families. But when her grandfather dies, she has to return home, terrified of running into David again. Now, Samantha must face her past, and the future of their child. Can they overcome their families’ hatred, or will the past keep them apart forever?
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Chapter: Heart Attacks & Hallways“Why would he do that?” I asked.“I think you’re hiding something, Sam,” Yuri chuckled, and I felt nervous, “Come on, aside from Gillian. You know you can trust me, right?”“I know that Yuri – “he cut me off. “So, there’s really something going on?” he smirked.“It’s not what you think it is. Fine, we talked for a couple times but I never wanted it to happen. He’s the one who keep bugging me since we met,” I said, irritated.“I think he seems pretty interested in you, Sam,” the smile on his face just wouldn’t leave.“No! He can’t. I know he knows he can’t be interested in me, and I don’t want to risk my relationship with my family just because of him. I don’t want to look like I betrayed my family because I am associating with him, a Collin,” I said, then looked at their table. Gillian’s expression was a little bit concerned, and David and Joseph were looking curiously at us.“Come on,” I pulled Yuri’s arms so we could walk towards the company building. I never want to go anywhere nea
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Chapter: I am not nervousTony leaned back in his chair, crossing his arms with an annoying smirk on his face. "Something annoying, huh? Must've been pretty distracting to make you curse in the middle of our meeting."River grinned. "Yeah, what was that all about, Sam? You never slip like that.""Must be something—or someone—who got under her skin," Grey added, raising an eyebrow.I stiffened, they have their mischievous smile on their face. "It’s nothing. Can we just drop it?""Oh no," Tony said, shaking his head. "We’re family, Sam. We look out for each other. If something—or someone—is bothering you, we should know.""Yeah," River added. "Maybe we can help…” he smiled teasingly.I groaned in annoyance with the three, "You guys are the worst."Grey chuckled. "So, is this ‘annoying thing’ tall, smug, and goes by the name of David Collins?"My whole body tensed, and that was all the confirmation they needed."Oh-ho!" Tony laughed, leaning forward with newfound interest. "Now this is interesting.""You know, if
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Chapter: Kiss I can't forgetFew days have passed and I thought my life was getting better knowing that my cousins are stepping up, being responsible to the project they were leading not until one evening I saw the three of them leaving together after our family dinner at the mansion. I stared at them as they were laughing on their way to their respective car when grandpa suddenly talk, I didn’t realize he was already beside me.“Follow them,” he said.“Why?” I asked him.“I don’t trust those fools, something’s going on,” Grandpa said.Should I follow them? I sighed since I have no choice. I quickly nodded at grandpa and went to my car to follow my cousins. I keep my distance so they won’t notice me. I realized they’ve been driving for almost 30 minutes. Where the hell are they going? I asked myself as I continued to follow them.Until their car stopped at a big house, almost the same size as our mansion. Whose house is this? The three of them casually walked inside.I quietly got out of my car and tried to look
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Chapter: The CollinsAfter the party, I was more than ready to go home. The whole night had been a mix of awkward encounters and dodging David Collins. I was exhausted. As soon as I got inside, I kicked off my shoes, tossed my bag on the couch, and collapsed into my favorite spot. My phone was already buzzing with a message from Gillian.Gillian: So, how was the party? Tell me everything!I didn’t feel like texting, so I called her instead. She picked up on the first ring.“Finally!” she said, her voice full of excitement. “Tell me everything. Was Joseph there? Did you take a picture of him for me?”I groaned. “Yeah, he was there... right next to David, of all people.”“No way! You’re kidding!” she said, laughing on the other line.“I wish I were. And, of course, David caught me trying to take a picture of Joseph. He probably thinks I was taking it off him.”Gillian giggled, “Oh, Sam, that’s too funny. His ego’s probably through the roof now. Did he say anything?”“No, thank goodness,” I said, rolling my
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Chapter: Dinner is served I sat stiffly at the dining table in David Collins’ apartment, staring at the plate of food in front of me. The place was frustratingly nice—modern, neat, and stylish. It didn’t fit the arrogant, annoying image I had of him.Why am I here? Oh, right. My bracelet. The one he’s using to keep me here.David walked in, carrying two plates, wearing a casual sweater and jeans. Of course, he still managed to look effortlessly put together. Life isn’t fair.“Dinner is served,” he said, setting the plates down. His smirk was as irritating as his voice, which had that teasing tone I already couldn’t stand.“I’m just here for my bracelet,” I said, sitting up straighter. “Let’s finish this quickly.”David grinned as he sat down. “Always so serious, Lee. Relax, it’s just dinner.”“Dinner you blackmailed me into,” I shot back, picking up my fork.“‘Blackmail’ is a harsh word,” he said, pretending to look hurt. “I’d call it creative persuasion. You get your bracelet; I get some company. It’s a win-w
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Chapter: Dinner I didn't want toGil’s eyes widened. “Sam, that’s... a lot. You’re sure you don’t remember anything?”I shook my head, “Bits and pieces, but it’s all blurry. I don’t even know how I ended up in his apartment. I mean, I didn’t... plan this. And now, I have no idea what to do.”Gillian leaned back; her expression thoughtful. “Okay, first things first—take a breath. Freaking out isn’t going to fix anything. We need to figure out what happened, but... are you sure you didn’t leave anything behind? Like your phone, purse, anything that might give him a reason to reach out?”I frowned, trying to think. “I grabbed my stuff before I left, I think. Wait...” My stomach dropped when I looked at my wrist, “My bracelet. The one Mom gave me—it’s gone.”Gillian winced. “That’s... not nice.”“Can this day get any better?” I asked in frustration.“You’ll probably need to see him again, that bracelet is sentimental to you,” she said, with a little smile on her face.“What are you smiling about, Gil? Didn’t you know I m
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Chapter: chapter fourteenThere's a cafe shop owner who reached out to us regarding our brownies. They were asking if we could supply for them. I immediately called Julia about this, and she told me to set a meeting with them. I was so excited about this. It means people really like our product.Last night, a few people messaged us on our website if they could resell our cookies, and now this. I couldn't get any happier. We are receiving a lot of blessing today.I was at the counter chatting with customers when Austin entered the store. I was shocked to see him here again."Austin, where have you been? I haven't seen you for a couple weeks," Roman said."I got busy, it's nice to see you again," he smiled at roman.I shook my head as I saw him looked at me."Cara," he said, standing in front of me with his hands on his pocket. "Hi," I bite my lower lips as I awkwardly greeted him."Are you busy? Can we talk?" he asked. I l
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Chapter: chapter thirteenAustin's POVi've been feeling anxious these past few weeks. I don't like what i'm becoming, and I blame Hope for everything. This version of myself today will definitely make cara and julia man.I admit, hope is fun to be with so as her friends, but their influence was not good for me. I've been skipping class, and always drunk. I don't really smoke, but because of them, I started smoking atleast twice a day. Hope always wants to make out, and I always give in whenever i'm drunk, but I make sure we don't go as far from making out. I'm not gonna do it with her,nor with anyone else as long as i'm not married. "Austin, come with me in the faculty room," our professor said. What is it this time? As far as I know I didn't do anything nor with anyone. I quietly followed him inside the faculty where some of the other professor were."Sit down," he said as he sit on another chair. He looked at me, and I was quite unsure of what we were talking
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Chapter: chapter twelveAUSTIN'S POVI spent a lot of time on Hope these past few days. We are always in her place or with her friends. She always brings me along with her. Instead of going to Julia's place to help with the orders, she will always say that Julia and Cara can do it without my help.She is so clingy, but I let her be. Hope distracted me from thinking of cara and that damn kiss. It bothers me so much that is why I became like this. I asked Hope if she could be my girlfriend when I was so drunk in the bar, and of course, she agreed right away. After becoming a couple, she always wanted to be with me almost 24/7. But to be honest, I don't feel the love in the relationship.The night I asked her to be my girlfriend, we went to the park with her friends. She was so drunk that night and wanted to kiss me. We were disrupted when a loud motorcycle passed and stopped in front of a girl. It was Cara. I know cara very well, and I know she's looking at us, especially hope and
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Chapter: chapter elevenI spent my morning baking at Julia's place since she was studying for an exam. I baked the oatmeal cookies. And, of course, the brownies. Julia and I were thinking about putting marshmallows at the top of the brownies and calling it smores brownies. I haven't talked about Austin to Julia yet. I haven't heard from him since the night I kissed him. I think it's better that way, but we surely need to fix things if we want to be how we used to be. Truthfully, I'm bothered about what I saw last night. For me, it's very unlike Austin. He's now in a relationship with Hope, who she barely knew."Cara, it's burnt," Julia suddenly said, pointing at the cookies in the oven.I immediately took the cookies out from the oven and panicked since we couldn't sell them anymore. "You seem distracted. Does something happen again?" Julia asked and sat beside me, still holding his reviewers. "No, everything's okay," I said, still checking if we could save some cookies."What is
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Chapter: chapter ten"Stay," he said.Should I stay? I guess there's nothing wrong staying here at Julia's place to accompany these two who were drunk. So, fine! I'll stay.I sat on the other couch."Sit beside me," Austin said. He is so demanding when he's drunk"Just sleep on the couch and I'll stay here," I said."C'mon, cara. When I fell asleep you can go back there."I sighed and sat beside him. He rest his head on my shoulder and closed his eyes.I couldn't move and get my phone as he might wake up. I was about to fall asleep too
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Chapter: chapter nineJulia and I sent the cookies and brownies to the social media influencers. We are excited about their feedback because we know our products are good."My professor talked to me yesterday," Julia said as we went out of the delivery store."Why? is there something wrong?" I asked."My grades are getting low," she said in frustration."Why?" I asked her again. Julia is not as studious as I am but she did great in our previous semester, same as Austin."I don't know, but our professor told me that noticed that I was a bit distracted.""Do you think baking is distracting you? I can bake our orders alone, so you can focus on your class," I said.I don't want her to be distracted. I care about her grades, it's her future."No, it's not baking. Our professor told me I spent too much time on Dylan," she said."You think so?" I asked."Maybe he's right. Instead of studying g I alway
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