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Vren has considered himself thrown out of her apartment. He was having the surge of regret for jumping at her like an impulsive teenage kid. He’s lucky she didn’t resort to slapping him across the face. Audrey has repulsed his advances with a slight push on his chest. Or has he misread it? He definitely did. If he has not, Audrey wouldn’t be on his lap, pinning him on the sofa.His hands were on her waist and he stare at them, as if confused how they got there so quickly. Then very slowly, deliberately, he cupped her face in his either hands. Audrey’s eyes broadened as he fused their mouths to a searing kiss.Her fingers dug into his hair. They shifted to his bow tie, undoing it. Her blonde hair pooled around her shoulders and the sight of them brings back tons of drunken memories. She smells divine. He’s losing himself in her. His restraint was flaking off.Audrey arched into him when his hands started a trek upward. A nagging thought tickled the back of
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***Hi! This book is under MAJOR revision, so some things might not add up in the next chapters. Please read on with this in mind.Audrey sweeps the conference room with her gaze. When she was sure every single one is gathered around, she flops down on the seat next to Christian Parkinson whom she have set the meeting for in the first place.Her writers were gawking at him the moment they entered the room. She feels unattractive just sitting next to him. Kylie is standing by the door. She was about to go back to her desk but this time she’s needed to be there while she announces she’s taking a sabbatical. Although Christian wouldn’t be overseeing both Bachelor and Sassy for the next few weeks – not yet – she liked her staff to be prepared.If she were in their shoes, she would hate to be surprised a new leader is taking over them. She hates surprises. Partly because she hates the unknown and partly because she doesn’t like not being prepared.“So, I heard you and
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***Hi! This book is under MAJOR revision, so some things might not add up in the next chapters. Please read on with this in mind.Audrey is proficient at making conversations with his family. Vren expected uneasiness – even just a smidge. However, that’s just him forgetting this is the Audrey Danler. She’s flawless at pleasing his family. If anything, she’s the perfect girlfriend material every parents are hoping for. Vren could never classify her as the friendly type. She surprises him once again.He sits next to her, mesmerized at the uncharacteristic laugh she just had. Her face dramatically changes when she smiles. His parents are fond of her – even way before the family dinner. His siblings has evidently warmed up to her despite the obvious intimidated shake hands earlier in the night.Audrey is next to him, relaxed and utterly comfortable. Their family dinner were just his father on the end of the table. Their mother is on his right, a no-nonsense Cade on
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Audrey sinks into the bathtub, finally resting her head. She’s drained from the family dinner. Not that she didn’t enjoy the night. The Parkinsons are nice people. They weren’t that hard to please. If anything, they made her missed her mother. Although she got self-conscious with all the lingering glances Kathie was giving her, she’s avoided them without being too obvious. Audrey has gained weight. There’s no denying that.Audrey gained a few padding. Kathie would have noticed that. She won’t deny it in confidence. If her bras that don’t fit her anymore weren’t enough proof, she has a few more to show.Kylie enters the bathroom, snapping her out of her thoughts. She hands over a glass of milk she insisted she drinks.She stared at the glass.“It’s good for pregnant women.” Kylie gives it a little shove closer toward her.She rolled her eyes. “Fine.” Her right arm reemerges from the thick bubbles on the tub and reaches for the milk.“Do you need anyt
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Vren takes in the two-story classic suburban home with white picket fence setting the bow on the peaceful countryside life far from the noise of the bustling city three hours back.Not only was the ride long. It was deafeningly silent. Audrey has only spoken instructions to him inside the car. It was too silent he could hear his own breathing. The woman can practically takes a vow of silence without difficulties. Vren has racked his brain for any misbehavior he could’ve conducted since the dinner with his family. There was nothing he can think of. None at all. And therefore no reason for her not speaking.Her eyes were either on the road or on her phone. Anything but on him. Her hair was bound in a neat bun, her dark gray dress indicated there are more just as expensive residing in her closet. She looked pristine like she always do. Only this time, she doesn’t make herself attainable. She’s incomparably withdrawn.When Audrey told him to make himself available
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Audrey gulped water like a swimmer gasping for air. She refused to take anything else other than water, terrified she might have to run to the bathroom if she eats anything. She can’t afford her mother already suspecting she’s pregnant. She had it planned out.The long ride has made her queasy but it wasn’t something she couldn’t handle. The sight of her mother was a comfort. She has lost weight since the last time she’s seen her. But then it was a long time ago. It was way back when her mother visited her for Christmas and stayed at her apartment for three days. Last year. Audrey hoped she’s shredded a few pounds on her own will. Not the stress catching up to her.She took the last swig of the water before filling it again. She sucks in a deep, calming breath before putting the glass over her forehead. The condensation trails down to her hands.“Audrey.”Her back turned ramrod straight hearing the voice she’s never mistaken for someone else’s before. She h
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Guests dissipated a little over 2:30 PM. If there were anyone left, it was a few relatives. And if anything good came of it, it is Audrey relaxing for a bit – if the tensed hand around his arm finally allowed blood circulation is some sort of a vague sign.Lenard Danler has chosen the time to dart questions his way which he answered politely and truthfully. Fathers are usually the more protective one when it comes to their daughters. Especially if said daughter is gorgeous and highly attractive like Audrey. Vren couldn’t blame him.“That’s enough,” Audrey says flatly, spinning him away to the direction of the kitchen.Her mother was cleaning up and he offered to give her a hand. She declined, convincing him she’s had enough help from her sisters with the dirty dishes. She shooed both of them to the backyard and enjoy some of the afternoon breeze on the swinging bench.Audrey was more than happy to oblige. Maybe her aunts constantly giving her a once-over is
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Audrey’s phone has been ringing non-stop since she stormed out of Vren’s car in a haste to a meeting. He’s chased her from the parking garage of her office building, stepping back from the elevator when she warned him with a menacing glare. She only needed to self-soothe. She’s felt his eyes on her the entire ride back and they reflected his urge to comfort her. Audrey has endured heartaches her whole life not in the comforts of others. She’s learned touch can only encourage more tears. More tears meant the need to be constantly consoled.She’s put her phone on silent when she has finally tucked herself to bed. It was already way past midnight though. She made a quick run toward the bathroom in the morning, surprised she managed to empty her stomach despite of her lack of appetite yesterday. She took a cold shower and covered the dark circles under her eyes. When she entered the conference room for the story assignments with her writers, she was an inch away to overloo
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