LOGINVera's POV“So?” I asked with my eyes never leaving him.“You should pay for lying to me,” He looked at the parfait cup in his hands and then his eyes came to rest on my face. “And making me take the flavor I didn't pick for myself.”"C’mon Liam." I said with a little laugh in my voice but…His face stayed the same, he didn't mirror the laugh. “You're serious.” A smirk lined his lips immediately.Pay in what way? Then a sly smile came up my lip.“How do you want to be paid back? A kiss?” I poked my lips out playfully but obviously serious.A small smile came to sit on his face.“Or a seductive dance?” I said as I bit my lips as I sat on my knees and looked him up and down in a suggestive way.I really was having my fun right now.The smile on his face came off, his eyes stayed on me for a brief second. Without another word, he turned and walked toward the stairs, the parfait still in his hand. “What the heck was that reaction!” I said loud enough for him to hear, but he didn't turn
Vera's POVKnock. Knock. A deep groan escaped my lips.Who was knocking on my door this early?I squeezed my eyes shut and turned onto my other side, pulling the pillow closer.The knocking didn't stop. It came again, softer this time.Knock. Knock."Argh..." I groaned into the pillow. "It's too early."I buried my face deeper before raising my voice."Who is there?"The door opened, and soft footsteps came into my room. Then I heard the familiar voice that answered my question before I even finished asking it."Good morning, darling."I slowly rolled onto my back and rubbed my sleepy eyes with the back of my hand before I finally opened them.My mum stood beside my bed. She was already dressed in one of her loose, comfortable outfits, the kind she always wore when she planned to stay home. Her hair was neatly tied back, and the smile on her face hadn't changed one bit."It's Saturday, Mummy." I pouted. "And it's still early."She laughed softly and sat down beside me on the bed, res
Vera's POVHis eyes stayed on mine without blinking, searching my face like he was trying to read my mind."What do you mean?" he asked quietly.A smile spread slowly across my lips. "You know, I don't have to explain."I finished with a playful wink, then leaned closer before he could even respond. The space between us disappeared, and I pressed a soft, quick kiss to his lips. It lasted only a second, but it was enough to get his eyes fixed on me.Then I pulled back."If you want more of that," I said, my voice teasing, "my room is open."I held his gaze a moment longer. His lips parted like he wanted to say something, but nothing came out. I smiled to myself, then reached for the door handle."See you later."I stepped out of the car and shut the door gently behind me. Standing in the driveway, I lifted my hand and gave him a small wave. He still hadn't moved. I turned and started up the steps toward the mansion, glancing back once halfway there. His car had finally started driving
Vera's POVHe opened his mouth to speak, but nothing came out. He turned his head away and looked forward instead, his eyes fixed on the road."I thought so." A smirk pulled at my lips.He started the car and drove out through the school gates. His hand kept tapping against the steering wheel, over and over, a nervous little rhythm that didn't match the calm way he usually carried himself."You should stay away from Peter." He said it as we turned onto the familiar road that led home.I lifted my head from my phone and turned to look at him. Now I was curious. "Why?"His jaw tightened. His eyes stayed locked on the road ahead, never once flicking toward me. Silence settled between us after my question, thick and heavy, like he didn't want to give me an answer at all."If you aren't going to give me a reason, why should I listen to you?"I turned back to my phone and scrolled through my socials, giving up on getting anything out of him.Typical of him.My head lifted the moment I heard
Vera's POVI stayed inside the car, my fingers absentmindedly tracing the edge of the car window as my eyes stayed fixed on Liam and Sarah.Even from where I sat, I could tell the conversation wasn't pleasant. Liam stood stiffly in front of her, and arah's lips kept moving. His face stayed hard, with his shoulders tense.I couldn't hear a single word they were saying, but I didn't need to. He sure looked really angry. I shifted in my seat. ‘Should I get down? Or should I stay here?’ My fingers tapped lightly against my knee. If I walked over there, I might only make things worse. If I stayed here...I let out a sharp breath. No. I'd wait.It wasn't long before the conversation ended. Sarah threw Liam one last glare before spinning around sharply. Her hands stayed clenched at her sides as she stormed back into the school building without looking back once.Liam remained standing there for a few seconds, his hands resting on his waist, with his head lowered briefly. Then he slowly t
Liam's POV My eyes shifted toward the passenger side window. Vera stood outside my car, knocking on the glass without stopping. One hand rested on her waist while the other kept hitting the window. The fire in her expression told me she wasn't leaving anytime soon. I pressed the button and the window rolled down. "What is it?" I asked, keeping my voice flat. "Unlock the door, Liam." She folded her arms across her chest. "Unless you want me to make a scene out here." I stared at her for a second, then let out a quiet sigh. She was actually capable of doing it. Without another word, I unlocked the door and switched off the engine. The door flew open almost immediately. Vera got in, slammed it shut behind her, and turned her whole body to face me. "What the heck is wrong with your girlfriend?" My head snapped toward her. "My what?" "Your girlfriend." She repeated it, raising both brows. "Sarah." The muscles in my face tightened. "What happened?" "What happened?" she echoed, th
Vera's POV"Yes, I am."I replied before I even thought about the words I said."Welcome." She said, still with that warm smile on her face.She stepped aside to give me enough space to enter.I walked into the office."Off you go to class, Liam." I heard her say the words behind me.I didn't look
Vera's POV His head snapped toward me just for a second. Then he looked back at the road. He held the steering wheel so tight I was sure the poor thing might break. "I just asked you a question." His jaw moved, and that was it. No words, no explanation… nothing. Like I wasn't in the same space w
Vera's POV I stood still, the glass of water frozen in my hand. What the heck? "I should be the one asking you that." He said with his eyes carrying suspicion. My eyes went wide as I stared at him across the kitchen counter. The same guy from last night. The same guy whose lips had pressed aga
Vera's POVLiam stopped moving right away. His face showed clear surprise. His hand pulled away from my waist so fast, like my skin had burned him."What are you doing here, Sarah? We broke up, remember?"His voice sounded more shocked than guilty.My chest was still moving up and down fast from ev







