Sierra's POV
My heart raced as I stepped forward, darting my eyes around the crowded space. “Where… where…”My voice trembled. I ran over to my parents, who were having a conversation. “Mum, where's Elvis?” I asked, barely keeping it in control.“He-” she raised her head, pointing in a direction, but then she paused, rising when she found Elvis was not there.“I'll find him,” Jackson said, running off.“You can't even care for your own child. What's the use of you?!”It returned. Vance's scolding. His words that hurt in ways I could never explain. “What exactly can you do right?!”I shook my head, tears escaping my eyes. “Elvis!” I called out, my voice hoarse.“Calm down, Sierra. We'll find him,” Dad consoled.I nodded, but I was losing my mind. Where could he have gone? I should have taken more caution. My chest felt tight, and my body shivered. Not from the cold, but from fear.From Vance'sSierra's POVArthur sounded believable. I wanted to believe he was saying the truth. After all, Jackson's words still rang in my head, but I could not completely take it. What if Arthur had changed his mind last minute and did not inform Jackson?I knew I shouldn't care. This has nothing to do with me. It was his life. His relationship and, most importantly, his fiancée. “Let go,” I tried to pull my hand off his grip, but he only tightened his grip, pulling me and walking.After a while, he stopped and pushed me to the wall. “Where are you taking me?” I asked.“You want the truth, right?” he asked, his gaze fixed on me.“I don't need the truth. It's your relationship,” I told him.“I will show you the truth,” he said, then turned around, pressing the button of the elevator.He faced me once again. “Sierra, allow me show you the truth. Please,” he pleaded.
Arthur's POVSierra struggled to get her hands free, but failed. I wrapped my hand around her waist, pulling her in. The look in her eyes shifted from fear to relief, but then to irritation.“Let go,” she said, pulling her hand.A smile spread across my face. I let go of her hand but not her waist, pulling her even closer. Pinching her chin, I raised her head to look at me. “You accepted my offer,” I said.“I didn't,” she said, looking away in a huff.“But you're here,” I teased.“I could leave,”“I'll drop it,” I quickly said. She came, and that's what's important.I was almost scared she wouldn't come. It was thirty minutes past our agreed time and sitting at our table, waiting calmly, was off the window at ten minutes past eight o'clock.I came out to cool off and almost admitted defeat at her nonattendance until she showed up, walking past me in
Sierra's POV Arthur's kiss lingered more than I would want to admit to myself. The look in his eyes and his words were sealed in my mind. It was hard to get rid of. I didn't want to, but my body yearned for him.And his invitation was making me think things I shouldn't. Shaking my head, I pushed the door to the house open, stepping into the living room. Placing my keys on the table, I took off my jacket.“Where's Elvis?” I asked Dad, who was seated before the television, watching a game.“In his room, taking a nap,” he replied.I nodded, heading for the stairs. “Sierra,” Dad called. “Come sit,” he tapped the space beside him.He paused the game, his expression serious. Once I took a seat, he sighed. “I promised your mother I would not bring it up, but I'm worried,” he said.My brows furrowed, confused. “What is it, Dad?” I asked.“What truly happened in California?”My heart sank, and a knot formed of
Sierra's POV My heart raced as I stepped forward, darting my eyes around the crowded space. “Where… where…”My voice trembled. I ran over to my parents, who were having a conversation. “Mum, where's Elvis?” I asked, barely keeping it in control.“He-” she raised her head, pointing in a direction, but then she paused, rising when she found Elvis was not there.“I'll find him,” Jackson said, running off.“You can't even care for your own child. What's the use of you?!”It returned. Vance's scolding. His words that hurt in ways I could never explain. “What exactly can you do right?!”I shook my head, tears escaping my eyes. “Elvis!” I called out, my voice hoarse.“Calm down, Sierra. We'll find him,” Dad consoled.I nodded, but I was losing my mind. Where could he have gone? I should have taken more caution. My chest felt tight, and my body shivered. Not from the cold, but from fear.From Vance's
Arthur’s POVRod clicked his glass with my teammates. “We are back in the game, baby,” Ian cheered, chugging down his drink.“I knew this wouldn’t last long. Arthur always has it under control,” Ben commented, clicking his glasses with the others.I twirled my glass, my gaze afar, completely uninterested in their happiness. “Arthur?” Rod leaned towards me. “You okay?”I hummed, bringing my glass to my lips. “Don’t be so gloomy. It’s not like you met her,” Rod nudged my side.“Yeah, dude. Only a video call and you are this gloomy. Is she that bad looking?” Ian laughed, and the others followed.I placed my glass down, excusing myself from the group. I needed some air. Walking over to the balcony, I leaned on the railing, watching the patrons of the mall. We were in the restaurant section.It was meant to be a celebration after being put bac
Arthur's POV Everything I had planned for the day was duly canceled. It was not as important as what Sierra's mother had planned for me. She was the sweetest, and she knew to help me.As much as speaking with Sierra, I didn't want to push for a date yet, but Sierra's mother thought otherwise and planned it, only informing me of where she wanted it to be held.Excitement was an understatement of how I felt. Reserving a whole lounge, I was sure she was going to like it. I had on my best suit, I needed to look my best.The date was scheduled for 3pm and by 2pm, I was seated, waiting. The door burst open, and my eyes roamed the lady's frame. “I think you have the wrong table,” I politely informed her once she got to me.She nodded, giving me a simple smile, then headed back out. However, only two steps in and she fell. I sprung up, grabbing her just in time. &l