LOGINJESSICA’S POV“Jessica, your dad has plans for you, okay?” my mother said, gently cupping my face.I frowned. “What plans exactly, Mom?”She only smiled. “Just behave yourself tonight. We have visitors.”“Who are they?”She paused for a second before answering.“Your in-laws.”I let out a short laugh. “What do you mean? I’m seventeen.”“You’ll understand later,” she replied calmly. “Just don’t create a scene tonight.”And with that, she walked out.That morning had already been strange.My mom—who barely had time for me—suddenly took me shopping. She picked out dresses herself, carefully, like she actually cared. For a moment, I thought something had changed. I thought maybe… she finally noticed me.But now I understood.It wasn’t about me.It never was.I had everything money could buy—cards that never ran out, luxury, comfort—but no real family warmth. No siblings. No closeness. Just distance, hidden behind wealth.Still, I didn’t question it then.I just enjoyed the moment.Later t
The school gates buzzed with attention as three luxury cars pulled in, one after the other.Students paused mid-conversation.Eyes followed.Whispers spread.“They’re here…”The doors opened, and the trio stepped out—effortless, confident, dressed in designer outfits that screamed wealth and influence.Heads turned everywhere.“I heard their parents are close,” a student whispered.“They’re so lucky,” another sighed dreamily.“Keep dreaming,” someone scoffed. “People like them don’t notice people like us.”A third girl rolled her eyes. “Can we go to class now?”************After their first lesson, the three girls headed to the cafeteria.Katey dropped into her seat dramatically.“I’m exhausted. That class was painfully boring.”Jessica scoffed. “You weren’t even paying attention.”Suzan tried to speak but burst into laughter instead.Katey shot her a glare and raised her middle finger.“Relax,” Jessica teased. “It’s not like he even notices you.”Katey smirked. “He will. Very soon.”
JASON’S POVI held her hand, staring at her pale face.The steady beep of the monitor filled the silence.Three days.Three long, unbearable days—and still no improvement.I hadn’t left the hospital once.Not for food. Not for sleep.I couldn’t.Because the moment I did… something might happen.And I wouldn’t be there.My world felt completely upside down.I tightened my grip on her hand.“I’m sorry…” I whispered.Sorry for not protecting her.Sorry for failing her.My chest ached.I had been here before.Waiting.Hoping.Praying for someone I loved to wake up—Only to lose them in the end.My mother.Ella.Both gone… while I waited helplessly.“No…” I muttered under my breath. “Not again.”I couldn’t go through that again.I wouldn’t survive it.A tear slipped down my face.I brought her hand to my forehead, closing my eyes.For the first time in years—I prayed.To a God I never believed in.“Please… don’t take her.”The past few days had been nothing but chaos.The fire.The missin
ALEXA’S POV“Fire! Fire!”The scream tore through the building.Panic erupted instantly. Employees rushed out, voices overlapping in fear, footsteps echoing against the floors.I was still in my office.Smoke thickened around me, crawling into my lungs. I coughed violently, clutching my chest as the heat intensified.The flames had already spread.I stumbled backward, my vision blurring.No exit.No air.I was trapped.Tears streamed down my face as fear consumed me.Am I… going to die here?I gasped, struggling to breathe, my body weakening with every second.Then—The door creaked open.A figure stepped inside.I froze.“A–are you…?” My voice trembled. “Please… help me…”She didn’t respond.Her face was hidden behind a mask.And then I saw it—A knife.Fear slammed into me.I recoiled, my body shaking violently as I raised my hands in surrender.But she didn’t come toward me.Instead, she walked straight to the safe.My breath hitched.She entered the pin.The safe clicked open.Sho
“I’m so worried about Lisa. I don’t even know where she could be right now,” Laura said, her voice trembling as tears slipped down her cheeks.Mac stepped closer and gently held her shoulders. “The police are already searching for her. She’ll be fine, Laura,” she said softly, trying to reassure her.Laura shook her head. “But we don’t even know what happened. What if she was kidnapped? Or she ran away? We don’t know where she is—how are they supposed to find her?”“It’s going to be okay,” Mac repeated gently. “She’ll be found.”Just then, the door opened.Jace walked in.Mac turned to him, her brows drawing together. “What are you doing here?” she asked.Jace ignored the question, his gaze sweeping across the room.“Lisa… come out. Stop hiding.”A moment later, Lisa stepped forward, arms folded tightly across her chest, a stubborn frown on her face.“Lisa!” Laura and Mac exclaimed in shock.Laura rushed to her and pulled her into a tight embrace. “Where have you been? Do you know how
ALEXA’S POVWarm sunlight brushed gently against my face.I stirred, reluctant to open my eyes—but slowly, I did.The first thing I saw…Was him.Jason.His face was so close to mine, his expression softer than I had ever seen it.“Good morning, sunshine,” he said, a faint smile playing on his lips.Heat rushed to my cheeks.“Good morning…”He got up from the bed and walked out of the room.A few moments later, he returned—with a tray.“I made breakfast,” he said casually, placing it carefully in front of me.I blinked in surprise.Jason… cooking?I sat up quickly, pulling the duvet over myself, suddenly self-conscious.I picked up the cup of tea and took a small sip.Silence lingered.Then—“About last night…” he began.My heart skipped.“What about last night?” I asked, trying to sound normal.Inside, I was anything but.Was he really bringing that up?“You wanted to tell me something,” he said.I stared at him.Seriously?That?He smiled faintly, clearly amused by my reaction.“Wha
“Greg,” I repeated slowly.“Yes?” he replied.“That name sounds familiar.”“Really?”“Hm… maybe I’ve heard it somewhere. But I don’t think I’ve seen this face before, so it’s probably just a coincidence.”Greg chuckled softly. “Either way, it was nice meeting you,” he said with a charming smile.“I
“Erm…” I stammered.“You had no right to kiss me,” he said coldly.“I only wanted to prove to her that we’re really in love.”“Are we?” he asked sharply.I fell silent. Why was he even overreacting? It was just a kiss.“I warned you before, Alexa,” he added. “Don’t start building false hopes that w
The sun rose gently, announcing a new day…A day I never imagined for myself — the day I would marry someone I did not love.I opened the curtains and stared at my garden. My beautiful garden. I remembered cutting flowers for my parents back when things were simple and happy. My chest tightened.Ho
Mrs. Stones sat elegantly on the couch, one leg crossed over the other as she scrolled through her phone. A photo suddenly caught her attention — Jason Anderson and Alexa Leonard were trending everywhere.“Jason Anderson and Alexa Leonard to be engaged in one week.”Her lips slowly curved into a si







