Caleb, Olivia, Ronny, Jennifer, Cameron, and Marissa were having dinner at an Italian restaurant. Things were going pretty smoothly, and unlike before or any other time, the atmosphere was not tense between Cameron and Marissa. True to their words, everything was actually fine between them. They might not be the best of friends, but on their own terms, they understood each other and knew where they stood with each other. “I love this place and its food,” Jenny said, with a dreamy look in her eyes. “Who doesn’t? On top of that, it’s an Italian restaurant which serves the best Italian food.” Olivia agreed with Jenny. “Can you both stop gushing about the food so that we can actually eat something?” Cameron rolled his eyes. His sisters do behave like kids. “Who is stopping you then?” Jenny narrowed her eyes at her brother. “Guys, cut it out. Don’t start fighting here.” Ronny intervened. “Marissa, how was your date last night?” Jenny asked teasingly, which caused her to choke and Cam
The next day, Marissa was woken up by the doorbell. Before she could fully open the door, her best friend Jenny entered and hugged her tight. “Why had you never told me about Rob and everything else?” She asked Marissa. “I never found it necessary. The incident with Rob was something which happened two years ago and the rest of everything which happened to me is in the past. I have come a long way from that.” Marissa explained. “You surely have Marissa. But two years or not, you should have told me.” “I know, but I didn’t want to bother you with my problems.” Marissa smiled sheepishly. “Risa, you are my best friend, and it’s my duty to know about you. Anyway, I am glad that you told me about him. If I find him next time, I will kill him myself.” Jenny stated furiously. “You will do no such thing. I have already forgiven him.” “But...” “No, Jenny. Forget about it. Rob is my past so I do not want to think about it. Now tell me what you want to do with me today?” Marissa tried to
“Thank god that I have Cameron’s condo spare key, or we would have had to wait out for a long time.” Olivia sighed loudly. “I am not really surprised. He works too much for his own good. He invited us for lunch, and now when we are here, he ditches us for his stupid meeting.” Jenny said annoyingly. “He is just going to be an hour late. So, relax.” Caleb tried to calm the ladies down. “Ronny is right. Give Cameron a break,” Jason said who entered his sibling home along with Stella. It has been really long time he had met Cameron and was a good way to catch-up with his entire family. “Whatever you say, Jason.” Jenny said “I need a drink; I will try to find something in the kitchen,” Jason said loudly and made his way into the kitchen along with Ronny. “Jesus Christ!” Ronny cried loudly, which made everyone run to the kitchen. Looking at both the sisters and brother of Cameron, he said, “Your brother is a mess.” A whole lot of ketchup spilled on Ronny’s shirt. “Cameron’s clothes
Cameron had never felt guiltier than now. He sat on the bed as he felt dizzy. Jason could see his younger brother's anguish and his heart went out to him. He sat down next him. “Are you all right, Cammy,” He asked. Even though his younger brother was no longer small and was nearly the same size as him, the fact that he was still his little brother remained. He simply wished Cameron had come to him so he could have helped him. “What the hell I have done, Jason. I ruined everything. I made Marissa life a living hell. It is all my fault.” Cameron had tears in his eyes. Jason couldn't recall the last time he saw him tear up and today was one of those rare occasions when he witnessed his younger brother in distress. “Do not blame yourself for everything, Cameron. You cannot be the cause for everything that had happened in Marissa's life and I really doubt she believes otherwise, because if she did than, she would have avoided you at all cost.” “I was surprised when she did not asked m
It’s been two days and Cameron still could not talk to Marissa. At first, he thought he would try to have a chat with her after her class, but that couldn’t happen as Olivia hadn’t asked Cameron to pick Brook up yet. She made it clear that for now, it would be better if he did not go to the dance institute to pick Book. He did not blame Olivia for that but at the very least she was talking to him, unlike his younger sister. He tried to call her but Jenny kept on cutting his call. It was clear that Jenny do not wish to talk to him and he sincerely hope that she doesn’t cut him off completely. She is his little sister and loves her. Even though he had not been a good brother like Jason had been to all of them but he cannot imagine a life without Jenny. For once, he even thought about Ronny but he was sure that he would not pick up his call. Whereas, Jason and Stella are considered they had to go back home. Both their kids were still in Rosewood and they only came here till the weekend.
It’s been almost a week, and Marissa still hasn’t talked to Cameron. That was killing him inside. It was strange for him to feel this way, as he hadn’t felt like this ever. Not even with Daphne. To his astonishment, his past with Marissa did not hamper his current relationship will Olivia and Caleb as they were still talking to him and, whereas Ronny and Jenny were concerned, his sister was a bit more approachable than his future brother-in-law; not that he blamed him. Fortunately for him that after lots of convincing and begging, he managed to persuade Olivia with his elder brother and sister-in-law’s help to let him pick up his niece. Olivia was hesitant but Caleb finally managed to crack his wife who allowed him to pick Brooklyn but he was not let go without a warning which he took it at heart. So, presently, he was at the dance institute trying to build the courage to come face-to-face with Marissa and get past Ronny. He knew that it was not going to be easy but he was ready f
“This is bad. No, this is worse.” Marissa was hitting her forehead with the pillow. “Stop it, Risa. This is worse than you pacing around.” Ronny groaned. “Then how the hell am I supposed to react? We have a dance competition coming up in a few weeks, then there is your wedding preparations, plus my twisted ankle. Everything is so messed up. How are we going to manage everything?” She whined and then glared at him. “It’s not that bad. Everything will go just fine.” Ronny tried to assure her. “Yeah, right!” She told him sarcastically. “Cut it out, guys and Marissa, Ronny is right. Enough time is left.” Cameron intervened to calm both of them down. “I can’t believe that I agree with my good-for-nothing brother, but he is right.” For Marissa’s sake, Jenny had begun tolerating his presence and she still held a grudge against him and never left a chance to taunt him for it. Marissa, however, could sense the tension between the siblings irrespective of the fact that they have indirect
“I don’t understand why do we have to go if they are the ones getting married?” Cameron groaned in annoyance while driving. “Because they asked us; you being their family and me being their friend, we have to.” Marissa rolled her eyes. “Well, there is no book which states these kinds of rules.” “Actually, there is, and you have to follow it. Don’t be so grumpy. We get to have the taste of so many cakes.” She chirps excitedly. “Still, it is their wedding, so they should be the ones to go cake tasting. And not to forget that you are still healing. Your leg is not perfectly fine yet. You limp when you walk.” “Cameron, I really didn’t think you were this annoying. Pull up your pants, bring a smile to your face and drive fast. And I cannot stay in my bed forever, and my leg is just fine. My limp is not noticeable and A little pain is not going to kill me.” Marissa glared at him. Cameron didn’t argue further and drove faster. As soon as they reached their destination, he immediately ra