LOGINDo 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
Arianna and Pierce arrived at their favorite park five minutes later.“This is the worst idea. It’s cold as shit out here.”“I agree. Let’s stay in the car with the heater on,” Pierce suggested.“Good idea. Before we talk about me, what have you been up to?”“Well...after you left, I was devastated.
“I assumed correctly. Are y’all dating again?”“No, we’re not,” Arianna said, shaking her head.“Okay…I don’t want to pressure you, but for my sanity, will you share how all of this came about? I mean…I get it. We were broken up, but you had to know I didn’t plan on our breakup being forever. In fac
"Call me if you need anything," Jynelle softly whispered as Arianna led her out of the apartment."I'll be fine.""Seriously, I'll wait in the car.""No, I got it. I-I'll talk to you later."Jynelle pulled Arianna into a comforting hug, then waved to Reggie, who barely acknowledged her while he raid
“When are you returning to California?” Pierce asked as Arianna walked him to the front door.“I’m leaving in the morning.”“So soon?”“It’s for the best.”“When will anyone get to see you again?”“Who knows,” Arianna admitted.“Will you at least write or call?”“I will.”Pierce shot Arianna a skept







