LOGINLiam’s POVI watched my phone as it rang, seeing Joanna’s name on the screen. After talking with the investor, and already receiving texts from the others that mirror his opinions, I had next to no desire to answer this call and speak with Joanna herself.And after what she said on television… She p
Aria’s POVI sat on the couch between Liam and Joe, with William sitting on the other side of Liam, watching as the interview was about to air on television.I’d been nervous, even up to a minute ago, but now I only felt numb. I had no idea what was about to happen, but in this moment, I had nothing
Joe’s POVAfter school the next day, William and Joe are supposed to go to the bus and take it home, but they sidetrack, heading downtown instead. Using one of the kids at school’s phone, they already texted Isabelle their plans, asking her to pick them up. They didn’t stick around to see if there w
Aria’s POVIt was the easiest question of my life. “Of course I do. I love Liam very much.”“Then that’s really all you need,” Jackson said. Seeing I was about to dismiss him, he hurriedly continues. “Listen, I know it sounds cliché, but it’s the honest truth. Does it matter what anyone else thinks?
Liam’s POVI stared at Joanna, as the dread crept up inside of me. She was clearly trying to intimidate me though, as if hoping to see if I’d buckle under pressure, and I absolutely refused to give her that satisfaction. So I rallied myself, standing straighter, and told her plainly, “I won’t be int
Liam’s POVWho the hell did this guy think he was, coming into our home and attacking Aria like that? The interviewer Craig had a bad attitude from the start, but I’d been willing to overlook all of it for the sake of the actual interview. To even get the crew here, I’d had to call in some favors. I
As she strutted toward me, I realized it needed to be at least once more. “Have you finally changed your mind about us?” she asked, her words slightly slurred. Her breath reeked of alcohol. In response, I lifted my phone and played the recording. Her voice filled the speakers, each word diggin
Aria’s POV That weekend, as I headed out to get the Sunday newspaper from the box, I noticed that the house beside mine had finally sold. It had sat empty for so long after the previous owner moved away that I had assumed the asking price was outlandish. Either it came way down, or my new neighb
Aria’s POV “I’m really not sure it that’s a good idea,” I said, just as Liam replied, “That’s a great idea, buddy!” Liam and I looked at each other. “You are really okay with it?” I asked. “Why not?” Liam said with a shrug. “It is a big bed. The three of us would comfortably fit.” I could
He was already in his pajamas too, a white t-shirt and flannel pants. He seemed comfortable and relaxed, with his hair slightly mussed. It made me want to slide into his arms and fall asleep with my ear on his chest, listening to his heartbeat, just like I used to. “I have a television at the foot







