LOGINNoah's POV
I stared at the dark ceiling, lit only by the desk lamp I hadn’t turned off. The shadow of the fan rotated slowly above, like my thoughts replaying the same scenes over and over.Steven said he would step back slowly.Why did that sentence sound like a challenge instead?As if he was confident enough to remain around Rachel without rushing. As if he was certain of his place.I slid my hand over my chest, feeling my own heartbeat.Overreacting.This is tSienna's POV When the plane touched down, I felt a lot lighter right away.I wasn't sure if it was since we had at last got to our place or if, for the last few hours, I had really been able to forget all the issues back home. Once we left the airport, Hawaii's air quickly greeted us.Hot. It was not like the breeze I knew at home.I drew in a big breath and grinned. “Hawaii,” I whispered again.Liam, walking next to me, laughed a bit. “You been saying that for while now”“I still can't believe we're really here.”“Did you think we'd turn back halfway?”I turned toward him with a smile. “Who knows?”Liam shook his head. “You're really strange.”I just laughed. We got our bags from the bag place and then went outside to the pick up spot.Liam had set up all things before, counting the car that would drive us to a hotel. I didn't need to worr
Wilona's POV I could not count too much on him. In case Joshua really decided to change his mind, I had to be ready to make all the preparations myself.I could not allow a single person who was beginning to feel guilt to ruin the plan I had prepared. I opened the messages app and started writing something to Liam."Enjoy your vacation."I stopped right before sending it. Having pondered for a while, I deleted the phrase and rewrote it."Hope you have a good trip. We will talk when you come back."I read the phrase again. It was too nice.I deleted it.This time, I wrote a shorter phrase."I know that you are in Hawaii."I looked at it for a while and then pressed send. Having sent it, I put the phone on the table and waited.One minute had passed. No reply.Five minutes. Still no reply.I smiled slightly. I expected it from him. Right now, Liam most likely was sitting next to Sienna and did not want to risk looking at my message.
Wilona's POV Since this morning, I felt that something was odd at the office. Normally, even if Liam's plan was full, I could see him a couple of times whether he came out of a meeting room, walked to the elevator or just passed by the workers area.But today was unlike any other. I had looked down the hall to his office many times.Empty.I checked the clock on my screen again and it was nearly noon.“Where is he?”I shifted my seat a bit while seeing the folks go back and forth. There was no hint of Liam, so I got up and strolled to his secretary's desk.“Excuse me.”Liam's secretary looked up. “Yes, can I help you?”I tried to smile. “Where is Mr. Liam?”The helper looked a bit puzzled. “Mr. Liam?”“Yes.”“Oh, you don't know yet?”I shook my head. “He is on leave.”I fell silent. “On leave?”
Sienna's POV The light turned green, and the car started moving again. I leaned back against the seat and looked out the window, feeling a sense of calm that I had not experienced in a long time.However, a few minutes later, Liam's phone, which was sitting in the storage compartment between us, vibrated. I instinctively turned toward it.Liam glanced at his phone as well. We were both silent for a few seconds.“Don't look,” I said.He looked at me. “Why?”“We made a promise.”Liam smiled faintly. “Right.”His phone vibrated again, this time for longer. I watched Liam's face and noticed a small change that was difficult to explain.His smile disappeared for a moment, and his hand moved as if he wanted to pick up the phone. However, he stopped himself.“I won't look at it,” he said.I nodded. “Good.”A few seconds later, the vibration stopped. I tried not to think about it, even though an uncomfortable feeling was slowly growing in my
Sienna's POV I looked at the suitcases neatly arranged near the front door while checking one more time to make sure we had not forgotten anything. My passport was already inside my small bag, and my wallet, phone, charger, medication, and a few personal belongings were safely packed as well.I took a deep breath. Finally, we were really leaving. After the exhausting weeks we had been through, I wanted to believe that this trip could be a new beginning for us.I turned toward Liam, who was carrying two suitcases toward the car. “Don't let those get mixed up,” I said.Liam turned around. “Which ones?”“The big black suitcase is mine.”He chuckled softly. “Do you really think I would bring someone else's suitcase?”“I'm just reminding you.”“I've been your husband for years. How could I not know which suitcase belongs to my wife?”I smiled. “Sometimes, you really are forgetful.”Liam walked over and took the small bag from my hand.
Liam's POV I continued to stare at the screen of my phone. In a few moments, another message appeared."I know you are going tomorrow."Immediately, my heart started to beat very fast. I rapidly wrote back a message."Do not disturb us."After a few moments, there was a reply. "There is no intention to disturb you."I frowed. Afterward, I got another message."A secret will not disappear when you go to far places."At once, I switched off my phone. With clutched fists, I wanted to write back but I knew that it would lead to nothing good.I inhaled deeply before getting out of the chair. I won't let Wilona spoil this vacation.Or at least, I'll try.It was late, and I figured Sienna must have taken her shower. I went straight into the bedroom but paused for a few seconds before opening the door.I needed to look normal and smile because I couldn't let Sienna become suspicious of me.I entered the bedroom. The bedroom lights were lo
Sienna's POV Liam gave a smirk, a subtle lift, at the edge of his mouth almost imperceptible unless closely observed.“Alright, alright. I’m on my way.”I accompanied them to the entrance. The crisp morning breeze flowed inside chilly yet invigorating. Noah hopped
Sienna's POV We headed to the cashier laughing softly. It seemed as though there was room within me once more. Room to breathe. Room to hope. Room to progress.We exited the café at a speed the late afternoon breeze caressing our skin. Liliana quickly indicated a quaint cake sh
Sienna's POV “We’d also want you to engage in the media," she adds. "You might share your journey, teaser excerpts or behind-the-scenes anecdotes. Readers enjoy feeling connected to their writers.”That aspect makes me anxious. I’m not someone who quickly steps into the limelig
Sienna's POVThe moment the doors of the publisher building shut behind me I released a sigh I’d been keeping inside since earlier. It seemed like all my energy had been sapped during that meeting not due to the conversation itself but because Emily’s unexpected arrival stirred up old feeling







