Mag-log inDo you think you’ll ever give Pierce another chance?The question rocked her like she’d been punched in the back of the head. It was a simple enough question—nothing complicated about it, but that meant letting go of the past that she desperately wanted to hold onto.Arianna dabbed her face with her
Reggie: We need to talk.“Sorry, I’m late,” Patrick interrupted.Arianna threw her phone into her purse and stood to greet her friend.“Don’t worry about it, Patrick,” she said, accepting a hug from him before taking her seat.“I hope you don’t mind me saying, but you look a little worse for wear.”
“Most people are only motivated by the threat of violence.”“What motivates you, then?”“Wallowing in your misery. What’s on your mind, Pierce? You look a little shellshocked,” he mentioned once the door was secured.“You could say that,” Pierce commented, propping his feet on an ottoman.“I am here
"Pierce, I need you to get your priorities straight. We haven't even worked out a co-parenting schedule or financial arrangements yet, and you're asking if we will be together after having had nearly zero contact for over two years. We didn't even end our relationship on good terms.""I missed you,
Pierce put his hands on top of his head and paced around in circles.“Pierce…please say something,” Arianna pleaded.“Just…just give me a minute,” he demanded as he attempted to gather himself. Arianna stared at the ground with her arms folded over her chest. “You’re pregnant?”“Y-yes, I’m pregnant.
"Good for you, Pierce. Stella is a lost cause, and you're better off without her.""I know," Pierce said, reaching across the table for Arianna's hand. He half expected her to snatch her hand out of his grasp, but was presently surprised when she accepted it, giving it a firm squeeze. "Sooooooo...ho
“What’s bugging you, Ari?”“Nothing.”“It has to be something for you to beg me to use the family jet for a spur-of-the-moment trip to the Bahamas.”“Let me reiterate...nothing I want to discuss.”“Did that old man break your heart?” Jesse teased.“I’d have to be in love with him for that to happen.
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
“Can you be more specific?”“November 28th. I’ll remind Arianna tomorrow, just in case you conveniently forget.”“Now, why would I do that to my best friend?”“You mean your only friend,” Patrick snorted.“No need to be petty.”Pierce’s board began to light up, and Patrick wanted to throw his on the
Arianna was silent the entire ride home, and Pierce could hardly blame her. He desperately wanted to know what was running through her mind, but Arianna had completely shut down after their unfortunate discovery. Pierce packed as much as he could for her as quickly as possible. After speaking with p







