LOGINLiamThe ride to my house was silent. Maya just stared out the window while the wind played with her hair.I kept glancing at her occasionally. I had a question, but it could wait. She didn’t look fine, and I wasn’t going to bombard her with questions.Maria had contacted me. When she gave me Maya’s new contact, we exchanged numbers too because I wanted her to keep me posted on anything important about Maya.I needed to know she was okay. Especially since she was pregnant and after the accident.I was surprised when I got a text from her saying Maya was heading to her parents’. And from the urgency in her text, I knew it was serious.And come on, they ended on bad terms after that dinner. I blamed myself for it.If I wasn’t in the picture, she’d still be on talking terms with her family. Even though they weren’t doing a lot of good for her, it was better than having no one.I was extremely grateful to Maria and her girlfriend for the past months.I pulled into the compound as the gate
Maya “Peter was my brother, and yeah… you’re the child he had with…” Jeffery took a deep breath, the tip of his nose turning red. “…someone he shouldn’t have been with.” I just stared at him. “She ruined his life. Your mother ruined my brother’s life,” he said quietly, running a hand through his hair. Well. That was one discovery. “She introduced him to drugs, and that got him killed before you were even three!” His voice broke slightly, and my chest tightened. Jenny stood frozen beside us, completely stunned. He walked past me and returned to the couch where he had been sitting earlier. He buried his face in his hands, and for a moment, he looked vulnerable. I caught a glimpse of the father I used to know when I was younger. I had never seen him cry before, but something about this moment made my chest ache. I couldn’t even explain why. “Why didn’t you tell me?” I asked softly. I would have coped with knowing my parents were drug dealers. That would have been eas
MayaI had my shades on and a cap —to avoid being identified by anyone. The Press specifically.Since I made my statement, I’d completely disappeared and even if anyone had spotted me in the countryside, they probably thought it not worthy of being reported.I mean, there are so many other people and things to focus on. Not my failed relationship with a Hollywood actor.I adjusted my cap, drew in a deep breath before knocking on the door. I wouldn’t deny the fact that I was a little nervous and anxious.One, I didn’t know how they’d react on seeing me here and even if they let me in, I was not sure I was ready to hear whatever I came here for.It was a little complicated.I tucked my hands into the pocket of my pants and lowered my gaze staring at my foot while I did a small countdown in my head.3…2…1I raised my fists again but the door swung open at that moment. Somehow, just somehow, I hadn’t thought of the possibility of running into Jenny. I’d totally forgotten about her.Not
Maya“Are you sure you’re okay now?” Michael asked as I joined him behind the counter. I forced a smile at him as I tied the apron around my waist.“Yeah.” I muttered before glancing into the kitchen. “I’ll be better off there than here,” I do not have the energy to attend to customers. I was physically fine but just not in the mental state right now.Goosebumps broke out on my skin and I felt cold travel down my spine. I perked up and suddenly felt self-aware and no, it wasn’t because Michael was watching me like a hawk watches her prey.Someone was watching me.I stared at the handful of customers scattered around different tables and my eyes clashed with one of them. Not just a customer— Liam.I tore my gaze away from him as my heart began aching. It was a new feeling.Not pain, not heartbreak. Just a different feeling on its own but not better than the others.I turned to Michael.“I’ll be inside,” I muttered and not waiting for his response, I turned around and walked into the ki
LiamMy mother was dead. Long ago.Before I even got a chance to meet her because I was a damn baby. I’d killed my mum at childbirth.Dad had employed the woman I’d known my whole life —Lauren — as a nanny to me, and it was much easier since she was also a nursing single mother.So, she’d moved in with us and took care of me. Not until, her baby’s daddy won custody of their daughter and took her away.Years went by and she and my dad got involved romantically and got married, which didn’t even work out.It made sense why my dad took me with him to Italy after the divorce. Why she didn’t get custody and didn’t bother reaching out in the ten years I’d gone.Worse still, I didn’t even suspect anything.It was all because she wasn’t my mother. She only took care of me because my dad paid her and later on, she despised me when my father made it clear he wasn’t going to send me away just so her daughter could come in.This whole thing was fucked up. Especially hearing it from someone else.
MayaWhen I regained consciousness and saw two familiar faces next to my bed, I felt relieved.And slightly disappointed.I was confused. Yeah, I didn’t want him here, but I still didn’t like the idea that he’d left. I thought he’d stay. Fight for me?“Are you sure you’re good?” Shay asked.I gave her a forced smile and a small nod.“I’ll go get you something, okay? Maria would be here.”I nodded again and watched as she and her girlfriend shared a look before Shay walked out.A small sigh escaped me.“Nowhere hurts?” Maria asked.I glanced at her.“Is my baby fine?” That was all I cared about at the moment. I needed to know my baby was okay.Her expression fell slightly.“Well, we’re yet to see the doctor. He might have come around before when…” she trailed off, shifting uncomfortably.“What?” I asked and she shook her head.“Nothing. I’m sure your baby is fine,” she said reassuringly.I watched her face before pursing my lips.“Y’all met him,” I stated. It was quite obvious from her
LiamI sank onto the couch, a sigh escaping me. It was safe to say I was a little annoyed.Was I wrong for expecting an explanation? If I would be dragged into this mess, the least she could do was offer one—and she wasn’t even ready to give that.I know we don’t have the best history, but co
Maya“So what’s the plan? I think I’m being stalked by Jenny,” I said, and Liam raised a brow—too casually—placing his arms behind his head. He was way too relaxed for my liking.“Why would you think that?” he asked, and I frowned.“The first time was a coincidence. But not the second,” I bit
MayaI didn’t leave the house for the next few days. Not just because I was avoiding Jenny and Tom—which, to be honest, topped the list—but because it was actually comfy inside.Most of my time was spent glued to the couch. I only went upstairs at night because Liam insisted I wasn’t going to
~• Maya•~I took a walk to the beach the next morning. Liam had not come downstairs yet, so, well, it was impossible to shower while he was in the room. The thought of sharing space with him still felt awkward, and I didn’t feel like dealing with that yet.I figured sitting around wouldn’t help muc







