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Liam (Book 2) EIGHTEEN
"I am asking, who is the father of who's baby?"I felt the coldness in her voice when Birdie asked. I averted my eyes back to my parents, who were looking at each other, thinking of a response without being suspicious."I came back because I left my glasses only to hear this interesting conversation," Birdie crossed her arms. "I would like to know who are you talking about?"I swallowed hard. Sweat broke loose as I felt it slide from my head to my cheek. What should I do? What will my parents say? Will they lie? Will they tell the truth about the baby?I'm not ready; we weren't prepared for this — my breath in rapid beats and shallow. I can feel my pulse pounding in my temples. It's a relief I'm sitting on the chair because my heels and legs are shaking. I'm afraid I'll trip. Birdie was waiting for any of us to answer her."Oh! Baby? Yes, we were talking about a friend," Dad burst out unexpectedly. Daddy looked at her with wide eyes."A friend?" Birdie arches a brow."Yes, a friend."
Liam (Book 2) NINETEEN
We stopped at the restaurant called Saucy's Mama Pizzeria. It's been a long time since the family went here for lunch or dinner. Once we stepped foot inside the owner, Pamela recognized my Dad as they reminisced about the time we came by every family trip, and the first thing we went to was Saucy's Mama Pizzeria.Pamela spotted me and couldn't believe how I had grown so much; she complimented my beauty and asked if I had a boyfriend yet. She also mentioned me looking so glow it almost made me and my dads choke on air as we cleared our throats. Birdie stared at us suspiciously, and Dad quickly changed the atmosphere by asking Pamela about our table.Once seated, both of my dads ordered their usual dish, grand ordered hers, and as for me, I decided to try a different meal. We got our drinks, then minutes later, we had our food. Daddy had rolled lasagna mix with manicotti shells stuffed with cheese ricotta mix, pepperoni, and Italian sausage. Dad loves his order, just a garden salad with
Liam (Book 2) TWENTY
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
Liam (Book 2) TWENTY ONE
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
Liam (Book 2) TWENTY TWO
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
Liam (Book 2) TWENTY THREE
"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
Liam (Book 2) TWENTY FOUR
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
Liam (Book 2) TWENTY FIVE
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
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