LOGINI lost my best friend because of a mistake I made as a child. Years later, he returned and took everything else. Once inseparable, we were torn apart by one irreversible choice. I had buried the past until he appeared at my university: charming, popular, and untouchable. Everyone loved him—except me. Except me. He’s cold and distant, watching me like this is a game he plans to win. With every friend he makes and every room he dominates, it feels intentional, like he’s here to dethrone me. I won’t let him. This is a story of buried regret, silent rivalry, and a reunion that turns into a war where pride is a weapon, the past is dangerous, and surrender is not an option.
View More"I can't do that because I'm younger."Tasha clumsily throws a stone into the lake, and it sinks with a gurgle. Another failure.— Look. Move your arm back like this, bend your knees. Try to throw it parallel to the water."I help her throw the stone, and it skims the surface of the lake three times. "That's good now. Tasha is a quick learner.— Yo-o-o-o-o-o-o-o!!!!!! I'm cool, huh? But of course, I wouldn't have succeeded without your help!She dances in place, causing the hem of her skirt to fly apart. I can't take my eyes off her! Tasha Evans is so beautiful that sometimes I get lost and forget the words."I helped just a little. Practice, and then we'll have a competition.""I doubt I can beat you. I'm nine, and you're twelve. You're really thin, though. Why is that? Don't you eat enough?""I don't even know why I'm like this. There's always plenty of food at my house. I have a normal appetite, but my mother is almost fat."I eat normally." Maybe my dad was just thin. Shall we go
One year and one month later:"Dad, get me the strawberry one today!" Jayden yells. Sam yells as he expertly circles a parking post on his electric scooter. "I always get it on my shirt, and this one won't show as much."For several months now, my son has been calling me "Daddy." He says it casually and easily, like everything else he does—laughing, joking, talking about serious things, and drawing. But I shudder every time. I don't know how much time will pass before I get used to having them: my son, the most extraordinary child in the world, and her, a woman unlike any other."And you, Tasha?" I glance at my wife. "You're wearing blue today. What flavor would be appropriate if you got dirty, too?""As far as I know, they don't have blueberries, so take any," Tasha says, holding her stomach as she gracefully sits on the bench. "I'll have to rely on my own care."I nod, but I'm in no hurry to leave. She truly is a unique creature. I can't explain my feelings for her any other way. Li
I hesitate to turn around, afraid of ruining this moment. Jaden willingly admitting that he needs me. His lips trail warmth down my spine and his fingers brush my shoulders as he tugs the straps of my bra together. Goosebumps cover me from head to toe, and once again, I feel like everything is happening for the first time between us—the first touches, the first blazing passion, and the first time we have sex. We've experienced many firsts in our lives, but I'm certain that we've now reached the final one. We'll end up here together. He is the man he loves and a father. I am the one who, after years of wandering, has finally found myself. Now, I can belong to him until my last breath. Jaden's presence here now, after everything he's been through, means he's surrendered to me completely.As soon as my bra hits the floor, Jaden closes the last few inches between us. His erection, hidden by his pants, presses against my buttocks. His palms land on my breasts and squeeze them. I exhale lou
I make a double espresso and, after taking a sip, sink heavily into a chair. By the fifth day that Sam and I have spent at Jaden's house, I'm running low on energy. I'm falling asleep well past midnight and waking up early the next morning to ensure that Sam doesn't catch me in bed with Jaden by accident. It's bound to happen sooner or later, but I want to make sure he's prepared for it and has had time to develop a deep affection for Jaden.I turn off the stove and take the pancakes out of the pan—Sam's favorite breakfast. I don't know if Jaden really likes them, but he eats them with his son every morning. Since he leaves the office with me after lunch, he spends the entire morning and half the night working, so I'm hardly the only one complaining about a lack of sleep."Mom, I can't find that blue shirt I wore to school yesterday," Sam says, walking into the kitchen in just his jeans and rubbing his sleepy eyes. He especially reminds me of Jaden in his younger years: tall and thin
“Hello, Jaden,” I say, my voice betraying none of the emotional panic, excitement, or other feelings his proximity evokes in me. The calm is practiced, almost automatic, a reflex honed over years of public appearances and private disappointments. A slight smile plays on my lips; my posture is relax
"Mom, you're not watching!" Sam turns away from the TV and looks at me accusingly, his brows furrowed."I see, my dear.""No, you're not watching. Scar's about to throw Mufasa under the running herd. You always hold my hand at that moment, but you didn't this time."Despite the lost fortune, I can'
"I'm working on it. I'm currently in talks with Tony Sutherland...""Offering him the same thing?" Two of your friends refused, citing a lack of funds. Muster up the courage to face the truth: No one will do charity work. People don't trust you, and they won't donate money to you. It's time to take
Five Days Later“Tasha, where are you?”Mom’s voice comes through the phone sharp and uneasy, the kind that immediately tightens something in my chest. Irritation flashes hot and fast, cutting through the dull numbness that has settled in me these past few days. I grip the steering wheel harder, my
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