Mag-log in***~~Dahlia~~***My heart is beating faster than I can comprehend.I've trained myself to handle my emotions better but I guess I still suck at it.Things are escalating faster than I imagined.First, Liam wanted to be his friend. And now Soren wants to know who his father is.I’d admit I got a little scared back there, not in an actual sense but of what's to come.I can keep Liam to myself, fight them off. I'd win but what if Liam wants…. him?Just what if?I think it's best he doesn't know.And I actually do think it's time to get on this daddy issues.****I stare at the picture a little longer. Tall. Tanned skin. Easy on the eyes.Logan Kings.I swipe right, accepting the match.I had Jenaya scout for the best dating app and she found this one. I was skeptical at first. I had no interest in talking stages.This has got to be a sick attempt.But that's the only way to get Liam a dad.All the men in my life were either partners, colleague or business associates. It never exceeds t
***~~Soren~~***I take the glass and gulp to the last drop.That bastard, Hunter. He has the mind to show up here.My fist balled, lips pressing into thin line.Knox watches me.“I think you should go talk to him,”I blink up at him. “That won't be necessary,”“He’s a menace. He won't leave,”I hiss and stand, heading for the door. I step out and shut the door with more force than necessary.Outside, Hunter's back is to me, a cigarette in hand, the smoke coils around him.“If you wanna be an asshole, take it somewhere else, not Knox's.”He turns, his lips curling into that little smug smile he wears when he knows he's been an ass. “Hello to you too, Soren. And what better place to bring my shit to if not here?”I step closer, face tight, fist clenching. “You're crossing the damn line, Hunter,” I spit out.He throws his hand up. “I'm not here to fight.” He inches closer till we're just an inch apart. “As a matter of fact, I'm done fighting you. We need to talk,”I glare at him. “What
***~~Soren~~***Dahlia didn't stop, she takes her son's hand and pivoted toward the other end.But I can't seem to look away.That kid is Dahlia's.Is it odd to say he looks like me?I felt that back at the school, now it's even stronger.This is disturbing.My brain works overtime, restless and trying to connect the dots.It's been five years since the accident and that boy is a little over four, same age with June.Was Lilah pregnant at the time…?But we've been trying.What if—I shut my eyes, my thoughts a spiralling mess.“Daddy, let's go!” June tugs at my hand, pulling me out of my reverie.I force myself to breathe, to not lose it in front of my daughter.June needs me. I want to get this out of my mind, but even as I tell myself that, I knew it wouldn't work.I take her hand and muster a smile. “Alright. Let's go,” I say, but not without staring at the direction Dahlia went with her son.This is all fucked up. My head is a mess.I want to confront Dahlia– Delilah. But she pro
***~~Jenaya~~***I got a call home that my mom slumped.Rome wouldn't say what hospital she's in. His slurred words were barely even coherent.Now I feel like crap.I haven't even checked in on mom for a while. I just send money and hardly take calls.When l do pick up her calls, I'm always eager to end it.My mom reads me like no one can. If I stayed longer on a call she'd know I'm not okay.She doesn't even know about Kelvin.I do not want to get her worried with my shit. She loved Kelvin too, it'd break her to hear what he did to me.My car stops in front of our house. I paid and hurried out, moving toward the front door.“Rome, where's mom?” I ask as soon as he opens the door, panic seeping through me.“Calm down sis,” he says, his voice oddly steady, a calm contrast to earlier.I looked ahead and that's when I see it.Ribbons, balloons, and a small decorated space at the dinning area.My mom, the one who slumped magically has a cake in her hand. “Happy birthday honey,” she says
***~~Rebecca~~***Julian has been a burst of emotions ever since Soren said that to him.About being a bad father or whatever nonsense he was spilling.He has never said that to his face before and Julian’s always been cold toward him.But I can see it in his eyes — hurt, regret?It's the first.It bothers me.But that's total bullshit.Cameron is the son he should know, the one who takes after him, everything, not Soren, never will.It's been all planned out, a pattern no one sees.When it does happen, I'd be in control.I hate Soren. I hate him as much as I despised Elena, his mother.She took everything from me. Ripped my hands off just because she was rich.It was meant to be Julian and I together, but he chose her because his father wanted her for him.It was the greatest betrayal.But look who has the last laugh.Me!I'm the one by Julian's side, the one he wakes up to, the one who'd take everything they worked so hard for.Cameron, my son will sit at the helm as the only true
***~~Dahlia~~***It's evening when Tyler pulls to a stop at the park.Jenaya got a call home and left.I had to bring Liam. It excites him and it makes me feel at ease, somehow.I could also use it to free my mind off work. I grab Liam's hand and step into the park for a walk.Well, I did let him play a little, since he was too eager to jump on those slides.I saw some kids on it and let him join them while I sit and watch him.But not for too long.We needed to try other stuff.Couples pass by holding hands, kids moved around with their parents, the cool evening breeze envelopes us.Liam's giggling beside me, pointing to a cute French bulldog strolling with it's owner.“Mom, can I have a puppy? Please?” He asks, lifting his eyes to meet mine.I tilt my head and chuckle. “Are you sure?”“Yes Mommy,” he pouts, waiting.“Ok. I'll think about it,” he jumps, clapping his two hands, his smile so bright. “Want some ice cream?”He nods sharply.I take his hand and guide him toward the boot
***~~Soren~~***I wasn't sure if I was still breathing right.My eyes are locked on the entrance.Everyone is staring, the room is quiet like it's holding its breath.Delilah is walking in, arm in arm with— Hunter.Every nerve in my body pulses.My throat is dry, the room suddenly feels so hot, l
***~~Dahlia~~***“De— Delilah,” the word breaks through his mouth, eyes wide.He looks terrified.The shock in his face is so loud it almost consumes the room.His eyes are on me, as if the ground has vanished beneath his feet.But I don't flinch.Let him stare.Let him wonder.I put my hand down
***~~Knox~~***I used to believe I had control over my choices.Over my impulses.Over the things I wanted.Until I met her.Beautiful, black wavy hair, a shape to die for and a face that belongs to a damn billboard.It was here, right at the center of my club.She had walked in, arm in arm with t
***~~Dahlia~~***“How do I look?” I turn to face Meghan with a prideful smile.She winks. “Exquisite,” she mused. “You look like you fell out of those fashion magazine,”I know.My designer outdid herself.And of course it's my big reveal. I can't do less.Not with L&S as my prime target.I smile







