“Hey Pete, can you drop me at Blaire’s house. The last time I called her, she sounded a bit off. I want to make sure that she’s fine, or I won’t be able to eat or sleep,” Mariah begged Pete to take her to Blaire’s house. Mariah and Blaire have been friends for many years now and they know each other well. Mariah could tell that something was not right when Blaire told her that she wanted to stay away from boys for a while but she didn’t say why.Mariah wasn’t sure what happened to but she knew that she had to be there for her friend since Blaire has always been beside her through thick and thin.Pete knew what had been bothering Blaire, he knew that he was the reason why she was sad. He dumped her on the night she asked him out and not only that, he was the one who kissed her first. Pete broke her heart but it was needed to be done someday and he decided to do it before things got more complicated between them. Adam had left Pete in charge of taking care of Mariah as he was the only o
Adam wanted to surprise Mariah, so he specifically asked Pete to not tell Mariah of his arrival.“Hi,” Adam said softly and smiled while leaning against the door of his room. Mariah recognized this voice, she would have recognized this voice anywhere and his scent was encrypted in Mariah’s head, how could she ever forget the scent of the man who makes her feel special, who is her safe place. Mariah jumped and rushed towards Adam to hug him.For a moment, Adam was startled as he hadn’t seen this side of Mariah. She was now accepting to truly love herself and others. Adam felt like he was the happiest man in the world, he embraced Mariah in his arms tightly. He was afraid that if he didn’t hold her tight enough, she would disappear. “I missed you so much,” Adam whispered and Mariah blushed at his words.“I missed you more,” she replied and pulled away to give Adam a kiss on the cheek. Adam wasn’t expecting it, he looked at Mariah in disbelief but she was too embarrassed to make an eye
“Adam!”“Yes, love.”Mariah was happy to be close to even, she missed him when he wasn’t around. She was completely head over heals for him, but there was something she was always afraid of. She was afraid of losing him, he was not doing a normal job like others. He was surrounded by guns and bullets all day long and that was what worried Mariah. She didn’t want him to get hurt, she wouldn’t be able to handle seeing him in pain.“Can you.... No, I want you to..,” Mariah was hesitant.“It’s okay sweetheart, you can tell me what’s on your mind,” Adam held her hand and squeezed it to make her a little less anxiously.“You love me, right?”“You mean the world to me and I’m madly in love with you. You complete me, Mariah. I’ve never been happier,” Adam kisses her hands and smiles at her.“I don’t want to lose you Adam, I cannot even imagine my life without you. I want to introduce to my parents, I want us to-,” Mariah wanted them to have a normal life where she didn’t had to worry about Ad
“You’re right about everything, Blaire. I do care for you and even if I keep telling myself that I don’t, the truth is I love you. I’ve loved you from the moment I laid my eyes on you, from the moment you almost chocked me to death when we first met,” Pete chuckled, reminiscing all the memories. “I’m sorry I keep pushing you away from me, I’m sorry I can’t tell you that I love you. My heart aches as much as yours, I keep thinking about you and some days the longing becomes so painful that I park my car in front of your house, just so I could catch a glimpse of you but I know that I don’t deserve you, I don’t even deserve your love but I wish I had the courage to tell you my true feelings when you’d be sober tomorrow, but I know I won’t. I won’t-for your sake,” Pete knew Blaire was fast asleep, he knew that she wouldn’t remember anything once she wakes up but he had to let it all out or else he would’ve gone crazy.“You’re so close to me, yet so far,” Pete kissed her forehead one last
“Mariah, I want you to meet someone,” Adam never thought there would be a day like this. He was happy, but there was still sadness in his eyes. Mariah noticed the sadness behind his smile, she told him that she’d get ready. Adam wore a formal dress as well.“Where are we going?” Mariah asked as Adam drove the car and headed outside the mansion.“Just a place very close to my heart. We’ll be there soon,” Adam replied and Mariah had no idea where he was taking her or was she going to meet.The buildings started to disappear and Mariah could now see the spread of green fields everywhere. The sky was clear and it was less chilly today. They were now far away from the city, the breeze ruffled through Mariah’s hair made her feel free.Adam stopped the car in front of a gate, two guards opened the gates and it looked like they were already anticipating their arrival. As Adam drove inside, Mariah realized that it was a huge farmhouse but the thing she didn’t understand was why did Adam brin
Adam’s world turned upside down when Mariah, delivered the heartening news that his father’s condition was improving. “Adam!” Mariah barged into his office, trying to catch her breath.Adam quickly left whatever he was doing and rushed towards where she was standing.“My love!Is everything okay?” Adam asked with his eyes full of concern.“Your father… Adam,” Mariah’s voice cracks as she delivers the news, “he’s awake.”“That’s impossible, it’s been years” Adam tries to control his emotions. For years Adam tried everything in his power to bring his father back to life but failed each time. He couldn’t believe Mariah’s words, he felt like it was all a dream and everything Mariah said wasn’t true.“It’s true, he still can’t move or speak but he can see and hear everything now,” Mariah grabs Adam’s hand and gives it a little squeeze to comfort him.“Mariah-,” Adam embraced Mariah in his arms and held her tightly. He felt so happy in this moment, he didn’t know what to do.“Can I see him
Mariah looked outside her bedroom window and saw Pete standing alone in his yard, staring at the sky and looking sad. Worried about him, Mariah went outside to see if he was okay.“Hey, Pete,” Mariah called softly as she approached him. “Is everything okay?”Pete turned toward Mariah, his eyes filled with a mix of surprise and sadness. He hesitated for a moment before saying, “I… I don’t know, Mariah and I don’t know who else to turn to.”Mariah offered a warm, reassuring smile. “You can talk to me, Pete. I’m here for you.”Pete took a seat on the lush green grass, and Mariah joined him, their shoulders touching. With a deep breath, Pete began to share a part of his life that he had carried in silence for too long.“My parents,” he started, his voice trembling slightly, “when I was just a kid, my family suffered from economic crises. They believed that it was better to die than live a miserable life, so one day as I was sleeping, they closed all doors and windows and turned the gas on
Tubes and wires snaked across the walls and floor, connecting to the motionless figure lying on the bed. Adam stood at his father’s bedside, his face a mixture of worry and determination. The weight of his decisions hung heavily on his shoulders. He watched as his father’s chest rose and fell in a steady rhythm, a testament to the medical technology that sustained his life.Tears welled up in Adam’s eyes as he turned towards the door, where Mariah stood, her presence a source of comfort amidst the uncertainty. Her hand gently pressed against his back, offering a silent reminder that she was there for him. He took a deep breath, his resolve strengthening.“Mariah, this is my father,” Adam’s voice trembled slightly as he spoke, his eyes fixed on his father laying on the hospital bed. “Dad, this is Mariah. She’s been by my side through everything. I've found the love of my life just like you always wanted me to.”Tears trickled down his father’s cheeks, glistening in the pale light. The