Day two at Big Bear, staying at Grandma Birdie's place. It's a Thanksgiving morning, and I decided to practice my lines for a while before we head out for another family outing before dinner at Mark's place. I brought all my homework on this trip because I can't be left behind even though I'm on break for a week. It sucks, but that is what I get for being a good girl. I was all dressed up to go out.I heard a chime from my phone while it was charging. I rushed to it, placed the script down, and saw a text from Clark. He would be going home soon from his early holiday and asked where I was; I replied, stating that I was at Big Bear with the family. He told me that he couldn't reach Effie, then I told him that she stayed with her family at Morongo Casino for Seth's birthday and added that it probably has low reception.I laughed when Clark sent a sad emoji indicating he felt left out. I texted him back, ranting about him leaving us on his early holiday. It must be nice to be rich. I sai
Once again, we answered at the same time. We glanced at each other and faced the other way as my face heated up."There they go again," Seth sighed, tutted, and groaned. "They replied at the same time and still deny it.""Shut up! Seth," Liam and I said in unison."See what I mean," Seth laughed, making Liam and I snarl at him."Well, chipmunk, is he, or is he not your boyfriend?" Mark asked, and Jordan stepped in before I could deny it again."And who are you to ask?""And who are you calling chipmunk?" Liam's body was tense, and he didn't like the idea of another man calling him a nickname. I could feel my face heating. There was a tiny bit of concern from Liam the way he had his back in front of me, using it as a shield.I felt touched."Hey, man, I don't want any trouble," Mark flung his hands up. "I call her chipmunk because that is what I called her when she was just a little girl.""Lily, you know this guy?" Athena asked.I sighed and nodded, then stepped in between Liam, who h
I had never met anyone as lovely as Hannah; she was so sweet and easygoing. All she did was smile throughout my conversation as we talked about Mark and his embarrassing moments. When Mark heard, his face was red, and he demanded us to stop, but it was payback for him teasing me earlier at the mall. It left him whining like a child. I don't know anyone woman who can put up with Mark's childish behavior. Even if he's serious about snowboarding, Mark is different from the board. But Hannah can handle it. That's what she loves about him. Hank "Grizzly" DeVine has decorated his home to give that homey atmosphere. Hank gave Papa a big bear hug, just like the name he was given. Hank stood tall as Papa but much more prominent and muscular with those guns. He could bend a metal pipe, and I've seen it happen. This guy was like a real grizzly bear. Once he took one look at me, his expression turned weird, his cheeks flushed, with that same genetically goofy face, and he rushed to lift me like
"Hey!"An arm wrapped around my waist tugged me back as we both fell to the ground."Damn it, Lily, are you trying to kill yourself." When I realized who it was. I hurried off Liam when I fell on him, then backed away to the fence again until he grabbed my arm back and pulled me close to his chest. "Are you trying to give me a heart attack? Stupid girl."I ignored his insult and listened to how my heart rate was thumping fast against my chest. It has been so long since I've been this close to Liam, and I wanted time to stop for me just for a few more minutes. But I didn't want to make things more awkward than it already is so, so I pushed away from him, avoiding his eyes."I wasn't going to kill myself," I told him."Well, it looked like you were," Liam stuck his hands into his jeans pockets. "Why are you not inside?""I wanted fresh air," He said without looking away. "How about you? Shouldn't you be hanging out with what's his face, Lance?""It's Grant," I told him, and I could hea
It has been a while since I was inside Mark's room. When I was little, I would have wanted to go snowboarding and for him to tutor me was Mark, and as a heavy sleeper, it would take more than thirty minutes to wake his ass up.I looked around and saw nothing had changed, making me reminisce.Mark came back with a different shirt as he closed the door.I felt his stare on me, giving me an uneasy feeling that it has to do something.I swallowed hard.Mark pulled his chair from the desk and sat beside me as I sat on his bed. "Lily, is there something you want to tell me?"Was it a question or a command? I couldn't tell. But the sound of his tone sounded severe. If he knew about the baby, I'm so screwed.I exhaled sharply and then swallowed. "Did Hannah tell you-""Yes, Hannah told me," his voice bellowed as he stood up, almost frightening me. "Lily, when were you going to tell me? You told Hannah and not me!""I'm sorry, but Hannah knew even if I didn't tell her." I lowered my eyes away
Still, in Birdie's arms, she hums a lullaby as she used to whenever I cried or was sick since I was a kid. It always helps. Her sweet voice can be the best soother for my nerves."Grandma?" I sniffled and croaked out to her."Mmh?"Grandma was brushing my hair as she hummed. "You're not mad at me?"She stopped humming and positioned me to sit in front of her. "How could I be mad at you?""Because-" I looked away and bit my lower lip."Oh, pumpkin," Birdie gently brought my face in front of hers as I saw her soft eyes. "I completely understand. I was in your position, you know?" She chuckled."But, you hate men who would leave the women and the baby. You detest them, and I know how much you loathe those types of men. You would lecture single pregnant women never to let a man use them as a tool. You hated those types because of -" I reasoned, catching a breath and expecting to see Birdie's face twisted, but it wasn't."Lily, sweetie," Birdie sighed and brushed my hair back. "I act like
Thanksgiving is over, and it's the third week of December were the craziest holiday starts because Christmas is almost here, and three weeks ago, I had a date at the mall, Christmas shopping with Grant.My heart shattered once more since I let Liam go, but it was for the best. Back from the break and back to school could have been more comfortable. As I hang out with Effie and Logan, Liam is there with his arms wrapped around another girl. I am urged to run, but I stand my ground and act like it is nothing. Seeing him with another girl broke my heart, but I had to erase my bad and sometimes good times with him.I hugged my books against my chest while watching Effie talk about her shopping fiasco. Her grandfather gave her a black card to go out and shop; Effie first objected because she didn't want to use his money. She was not judging but wanted to use what she had earned. Odin pressured her and used whatever she wanted to buy, so she gave in and went shopping last weekend and bought
After a while, Sam and Grant talked while Clark and I walked to the restroom but stopped by the entrance. We were in the hall with each person passing by until there wear no more."Lily, what's going on?" Clark suddenly asks, his arms crossed over his chest, staring at me.I looked away and pursed my lips. "Nothing is wrong," I said. "Why do you ask?""I asked because you were so in love with Liam, and suddenly you are dating someone who isn't Liam. What happened during Thanksgiving?""Nothing." I was baffled and then sighed. "Liam and I had our difference and decided to drift apart.""What about the engagement? I specifically remembered that you and Liam are-""Fake.""What?" Clark's voice was stern."The fiancé with Liam was all a fake, an act to get me out of my prior engagement with Kareem. Odin planned it out and with Liam's proposal that our relationship is nothing but an act."Clark pinched the bridge of his nose where his nice frame was pushed up. "So, all this time, you and L