The phone rang for the tenth time, but Holly ignored it. She was packing her bags for her trip to New Jersey.
So far, she planned that she would stay for three days no more no less. That was the longest time she could stand her family.
The phone rang again. Holly still ignored it, not even bothering to check the caller ID. It was Ryder, she knew it. He had been calling her non stop for the past few days and Holly had refused to answer.
Because she was confused. She didn't know what to do or what to say. Kim's words had not only hurt her, it also made her deeply reflect on her life and the choices she had chosen to make. It made her see that unconsciously, choosing to sleep with Ryder had caused Kim a lot of pain and hurt. And Holly didn't want to be the kind of girl that neglected her friend
Holly pushed Ryder far away, away from the prying eyes of her family and she slammed the door shut."What are you doing here?"She whispered as she glared at him. Ryder shrugged. He seemed to be holding a bouquet of flowers and a backpack."I called you so many times. Then I went to your apartment and your neighbour was kind enough to give me your home number. Your mum answered and she told me you were here. I wanted it to be a surprise."Holly folded her arms and narrowed her eyes at him.Surprise?? More like a shock.She was shocked."Well, I am not surprised. You have to go now."
Holly loves thanksgiving. It was her favourite holiday after Christmas.As she and Ryder joined the dinner table with her family hours later, she couldn't help but salivate over the delicious meal she and her mum had cooked while Ryder hung out with her sister Ella's husband.The star of the dinner table was ranch seasoned roast turkey, with green bean casserole, creamy mashed potatoes on the side, with homemade cranberry sauce and cornbread stuffing.For dessert was the classic easy pumpkin pie Holly had made herself with her grandmother's recipe.Dinner had been far from awkward. Crystal was the first person to notice Holly's Tiffany bracelet and she made a huge fuss over it. Then during dinner she had chastised Holly for eating too much. Holl
"Do you really think you're making the right decision?"Jake asked as he furrowed his eyebrows. He was seated casually on Ryder's sofa nursing a drink. It was still mid afternoon but Jake still indulged himself in a glass of whiskey.Ryder's focus was elsewhere, on the files and the information that he just lost one of his biggest clients.It didn't happen often, in fact, Alpha properties had not lost a client in years. That was how good they were."Hey! Why did we lose Hoffman?"Jake shrugged."I don't know."Ryder paused for a while deep in thoughts.
They sat, engrossed, barely noticing the plates of food that barely made it to their slack mouths. Holly and Ryder were so engrossed in themselves that they didn't have time for anyone and anything else. Holly was ecstatic but also very nervous. She and Ryder had only just started their dinner date and everything was going so well. She had tried so hard but she still couldn't bring herself to tell Ryder the truth.Her hands were shaking and she was jittery.Even if she wanted to, what was she going to say? She thought as she twisted her fingers in her clothes. How was she going to start? She asked herself as she watched Ryder who was totally oblivious to her anxiety. If he noticed that she was anxious, he didn't say anything. Maybe he thought it was first date jitters. He was also looking exceptionally handsome too.He was wearing a nice suit and he looked like he had taken extra time and ef
There were a few things that bothered Ryder Quinlan Bates.He hadn't thought so long and hard and deep about a woman since Catalina. But now, he constantly fought with memories of Holly invading his thoughts. He couldn't deny that he was hurt.And it was a feeling he hadn't given room to fester for years. Ryder was always the heartbreaker.Now, he was the one nursing a broken heart.His mind went to Holly and once again he pondered on the one question that seemed to be on a constant loop in his mind.Was it all a lie?Did she really feel nothing for him?Ryder wonde
The Hamilton residence was as big as Holly expected it to be. She already knew it when the address was in the Hamptons and she stopped in front of a beautiful gated mansion.She was not only delivering the cake but Mrs Hamilton also extended a private invitation to her.Holly only accepted out of courtesy, she had little to zero interest in kid parties and would rather spend twenty minutes there. Besides, it was a weekend so she decided that curling up on her bed with Netflix would do her some good.Holly was hesitant about it but she supposed that it was a good way to take her mind off a lot of things.The past few days she had buried herself in work. Although she found out that she was consta
"Mrs Elenora, I'm fine. I don't need to take the pregnancy test. What I really need to do is leave. Thank you for your hospitality."Holly said as she tried to leave but the persistent pregnant woman held on to her arm."I'm sorry I'm so nosy but that's how I am. Can I just let my nurse friend take a look at you? Please? It'll really put me at ease."She pleaded and Holly finally caved into her demands as she waited in another room while Elenora called on the nurse.Holly's mind was running around and she was a huge bundle of nerves. It was true that she was late but Holly was always late sometimes when she overstressed herself and she didn't bother too much about her periods.It had alw
Time moved slowly as Holly watched the single word that changed her life.Pregnant.That was the only word displayed on the over the counter pregnancy kit she had gotten from the pharmacy and Holly's heart skipped several beats.She was brought out of her shock by the sound of her phone blaring across her apartment and Holly rushed to her phone.Anything she had to do to get away from the pregnancy test of doom. To her, there was no possible way she could be pregnant. It just didn't happen that way, she thought ignoring the small voice in her mind that was confirming the pregnancy kit."So?? What did it say?" Charlie almost scream