LOGINThea “How do you know so much about animals?” “Well, I like finding out new things, I love to research. So I’m knowledgeable in a few random areas, and I find animals intriguing,” he replied. “What’s your favorite animal?” I asked, tilting my head. “The honey badger,” he replied, making my brows shoot up. “That’s so random. You couldn’t name a bird, a land mammal, or even an insect? Why a honey badger?” I asked, puzzled. “They are relentless, independent, unapologetically fearless, and exceptionally clever. They’re also short-tempered,” he said, laughing. “You are a honey badger,” he added, and I raised my brows. “When I was reading up on them a while ago, I realized you share so many of their qualities, and I became intrigued. You are thick-skinned and unfazed, extremely bold, you don't shy away from conflict, and you're independent and unstoppable.” I looked up at him under the bright lights as he spoke about me so passionately. “I thought of you while reading about
Aria“Wow,” I whispered, looking up at the aquarium.“Beautiful, right?” Wayne asked, standing beside me.“Amazing,” I whispered, taking in the sight of the fish.Today was our second day in Scotland. I had spent the previous day sleeping and resting from the long week and the flight, but today, our mini-vacation officially began. Wayne had woken me up with a lovely breakfast in bed. It was delicious, and it made me feel so special and seen.We had spent the morning lazing around, and now, at noon, we were visiting an aquarium. I had never been to one before, and it made me genuinely happy. As I watched the fish swimming around, I wondered what it felt like to be so free. Wayne stared at me while I admired them with dreamy eyes. The aquarium was somewhat crowded, with soft blue lights casting a glow over us. Everything felt light and bright, with everyone lost in their own worlds. I heard a camera shutter click and turned to Wayne, raising my brows at him.“What?” he asked. “I couldn’
AriaI walked into the house, pulling my suitcase behind me.“Hey, Wyn!” I called out, dragging out his name with a wide smile on my face. I heard his laughter before he emerged from his hiding spot, holding a bouquet of flowers.He smiled at me. “Heather.”I chuckled, running over to him and wrapping my arms around his neck excitedly. “I’m so happy to be here!” I exclaimed, my legs wrapping around his waist.Wayne chuckled, twirling us around as I laughed, feeling like a little girl again. That one week was hell. Time was moving so slowly, and I wanted nothing more than for the day to finally arrive when I would leave for this trip. I was tired of everyone: Lily’s overbearing calls and text messages, and Richard simply breathing the same air as me.The media has been harsher on Lily than I expected. She is getting bashed every single day, to the point where she can’t even leave the house. Apparently, the models she worked with are now claiming she used to bully them and hide behind
Aria I breathed out heavily, removing my heels. The door opened and I ignored Richard as he walked in, stretching my neck and shoulders. “I heard what happened at the company today,” he began, walking close to me. Well, after the news about Lily broke, the media swarmed the front of my company expecting an explanation. I knew that would happen before I asked Javier’s men to release those pictures to the public. “I went through the underground car park,” I replied, breathing out. Richard sat beside me on the bed and softly took my feet in his hands, giving them a slow massage. “You must be quite angry with your sister.” I looked away. “I don’t want to talk about it, Richard,” I told him tiredly. Today at the office was stressful enough; I didn’t want to add Lily’s name to it. “I know, I know you’re so disappointed and angry. It’s normal,” he said anyway, and I just stared at him. “I am disappointed too. I thought she was a good girl, I thought she was respectful, and I did
AriaI scrolled through my phone, reading the articles and comments of people bashing Lily. Her pregnancy pictures were everywhere—secret photos of her at the mall or a restaurant, random photos of her walking down the street, and even pictures of her coming in and out of the hospital with an obvious protruding belly. The comments weren’t going easy on her at all, and I almost laughed at them. They called her all sorts of names like "fake bitch," and someone even said they’ve always known she was a shady person.It wasn’t hard doing this after I found out she had a sexual relationship with Alfred. And not only him, I was stunned. The sister I thought was innocent wasn’t innocent at all. She had no reason to sleep around with these men; I guess it was just a hobby. Like father, like daughter.“I can’t believe this,” Richard mumbled. I stretched to look at his phone, and it was displaying pictures of Alfred and Lily.“We are here,” Ryan said, and I acted like a fake, worried sister, ste
Third Person POV“Where have you been, Richard?! I’ve been calling you!” Lillian screamed at Richard as soon as he entered the living room.“I’ve been quite busy. And didn’t I tell you not to call me unless I call you first?” he asked, a frown sitting on his face.Lillian ignored him, lifting her bandaged hand. “You see this?” she asked.“Yes, it’s a bandage.”“Your fucking wife did this! She met me at the club and stepped on my hand with her heels!” Lillian yelled like a crazy woman, utterly frustrated.She had been frantic about her company ever since she accepted that deal. She was literally drowning in debt, and she had gone to the club as usual to drown her worries. She hadn't expected Aria to show up.Richard scoffed. “Oh, please. Aria would never do that,” he defended, taking a seat.“What do you mean, Richard?! She threatened me, told me she’s behind what’s happening to my company! She admitted to setting me up!” she exclaimed, but Richard found it impossible to believe.He la







