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Transparency II

Author: Jade Lane
last update Last Updated: 2025-06-12 10:37:10

“So, when are we going to Galveston?” Patrick excitedly asked as they made their way out of the club.

Patrick won his fishing excursion to Galveston and invited the lovely couple to accompany him.

“It depends on when Arianna’s free,” Pierce answered, wrapping his arm around Arianna’s waist.

“I’m thinking about taking some time off at the beginning of the month,” she admitted.

“Good. Get back to me on the date. Y’all wanna go eat?” Patrick asked.

“We’re going to have to pass. There’s a meal waiting for me at home," Pierce announced, squeezing Arianna's waist.

“Arianna, you’re gonna make such a good wife one day. Make sure you bring me the leftovers tomorrow.”

“Please tell me Patrick’s not driving home,” Arianna whispered to Pierce.

“No. I’ll take care of it,” Pierce said.

“Pat, give me your keys. You’re too drunk to drive. Take the chauffeured car, and Arianna will bring your car to you tomorrow when she heads over.”

“Sounds like a plan,” Patrick agreed, tossing his keys at Pierce.

“Re
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    Pierce was temporarily rendered speechless by Arianna’s words. He expected her to lay into him, but he hadn’t expected her to be so blunt. Pierce received Arianna’s message loud and clear, and now it was his turn to reassure her that he could be the partner she needed. Pierce cleared his throat before he addressed her.“Thank you...for telling me how you feel. I’ve gained some much-needed perspective while you were away. It sucked. I missed every single second you weren’t here, but I needed it, and most of all, you needed it. I’ll admit...I rushed it. I told you I loved you before I was 100% sure, which wasn’t fair to you. I haven’t been in love for so long that I forgot what it felt like. Despite the fact there is a psycho obsessed with getting his hands on my partner and won’t think twice about ending me in the process, being with you is...easy. I wasn’t thinking rationally when I drove to Patrick’s place and confronted you about the text. I just felt like history was repeating itse

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    Arianna felt mixed feelings as she packed the remainder of her belongings. A part of her wanted to stay because she hadn’t remembered a time when she was so stress-free. She also wanted to stay because she didn’t know what mayhem awaited her when she returned home. Arianna had no idea what to expect upon seeing Pierce again. She missed him tremendously and found herself trying to shove out thoughts of him multiple times a day. All Arianna knew was that she would have to have a stern talk with Pierce when she returned about her personal boundaries, limits, and expectations regarding their relationship.Arianna wished that she was in the Bahamas under different circumstances. She had a great time doing the touristy things like shopping in the markets, swimming with the dolphins, going to the beach, and participating in other excursions, but the nights were lonely, and her bed was cold.Arianna realized during her respite that both she and Pierce brought their healthy share of emotional

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    Pierce took several deep breaths outside the guestroom that Arianna currently occupied. Arianna may not take him back, but he at least owed her an apology. He tried the door, but it was locked.“Ari, sweetheart. Open the door.”“Why are you still here?”“We need to talk.”“Everything that needed to be said was said.”“If we separate, that means that Harry wins. We shouldn’t let him divide us like this.”“Fuck you and Harry. Harry didn’t make you do shit. You did that all on your own,” Arianna snapped. Pierce was high and couldn’t help but chuckle. “Are you seriously laughing right now?” Arianna asked in disbelief.“I can’t help it. I’m high,” Pierce admitted. “I’m not going to go until you open the door.”“Don’t matter to me. I got sheets and a window.”“Arianna Rose...I’m sorry. I didn’t handle last night or today well at all. I should’ve known better than to believe that you would break up with me via text. From what I know about your character and personality, if you wanted to end

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    Patrick groaned and tried to smother himself with the nearest pillow. Couldn’t a man suffer through a hangover in peace in his own home? Patrick decided to leave the couple to their toxicity until things began heating up. No way in hell was Patrick about to miss this Jerry Springer action.Patrick rolled out of bed with a heavy sigh and tiptoed down the stairs. He sat on the bottom stairs and watched the fireworks fly. Patrick wished he could press pause and fix himself a bag of popcorn, but this was too good to miss.“Arianna, let’s just talk about this like the mature, reasonable adults we are.”“We can’t because I’m the only reasonable adult in this relationship!”“Don’t be like that. What was I supposed to think after the conversation that we had last night?!”“Again! There was no conversation last night! I tried to discuss things with you before your big, overgrown ass decided to storm off!”“My feelings were fucking hurt. Why can’t you understand that? I just told you that I lov

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    Pierce woke around 10:00 AM but didn’t make a move to get out of bed. He stared at the ceiling and replayed how things went down last night after he confessed to Arianna. Pierce would be a lying son of a bitch if he said he wasn’t expecting a different reaction from Arianna. Honestly, he thought she might have said it back. Instead, she looked at Pierce as if he had six heads. Pierce knew that Arianna probably thought he was coming on too strong and too fast, but he couldn’t help how the young woman wormed her way into his heart. Shit, she better recognize because he wouldn’t be doing everything he does for her if he didn’t love her. Hell, a psycho enforcer was looking to end his life because of Arianna, over $500,000 that he was willing to pay without hesitation. Pierce ultimately felt embarrassed and lashed out at her, which wasn’t right.Pierce got ready for the day before leaving his bedroom.“Ari?” Pierce called out. He didn’t hear anything and made his way to her room, only to f

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