It was my first day out of the apartment, everyone was very proud of me. My first solo exhibition, I was there as a thank you to Trisha and Brenton. Everyone was there, Gemma, Benji, Jacqueline, mom, dad, and even my twin brothers.They were hoping that I would talk, but all were just happy that I was out of my apartment. There was a man who was supposed to do an article about me, but Brenton was by my side and told him that I was inspired by the Tibetan monk and said it's part of my journey as an artist to not say a word. I squeeze his hand as a thank you, his wife, Nicolette hugged me and told me she's very proud of me.The turnout was better than expected, strangers were admiring my paintings, Trisha and her people were busy explaining about the paintings. I was introduced and people seemed to like it more that I was not talking. They seemed to like that I'm a weird artist. Small dot stickers were put on the wall next to the sold paintings, champagne and hors d'oeuvres were circula

I could feel him beside me, last night was a bit of a blur but it was coming back to me. My brothers, my honey bun bun then the argument."Hey..." I greeted him when he shifted in his sleep. The handsome man was sleeping in the chair looking uncomfortable as hell with his right arm braced with the sling. I didn't expect to see him after last night, but he stayed, he must've snuck in after my brothers go back home."Good morning," he opened his eyes, put his glasses back on, and kissed my forehead gently like I was made of glass."What time is it?" I tried to get up to get a better look at the clock, but he put his hand on mine and told me it was still seven in the morning."I need to get up, my doctor..."Brice took the remote and raised the bed then arranged the pillow under me, lifting my backside, positioned me to sit comfortably."Is it true?" he cut my words while caressing my cheek and helping me with a glass of water.One moment he looked relieved that I was okay, the next he l

The next day Brice leaves my apartment just after breakfast saying that he has a meeting with his agent, then Gemma waltz into my apartment just seconds after him, her face didn't look so friendly."So, just like that...you're back with him?""Gemma, please don't do this..." I know she was not pleased that I took him back so easily."What caring for you? looking out for you? what if he decides to ditch you again? for god's sake Ella, you're not even a stalker, you're just a fan, a very devoted fan maybe. But you don't follow him around and wait for him in some dingy corner." Gemma stared at me in frustration making me feel bad."It's his past Gemma, I told you,""I know, but what I'm trying to say is be careful.""I will."She sighed knowing there's nothing that would change my decision about Brice. Maybe I was a fool, hell...maybe I'm such a masochist for his love."Promised?" she raised her pinky like we were back in elementary, keeping each other's crush a secret."Promised." I smi

"...what? no, Grady! I'm just going to Player. Look, it's before opening hours for a couple of hours max, I'll be home around seven or eight. It's just going to be the four of us.""Or nine, or ten, Ella...it hasn't even been a week since you got back from the hospital." Grady sounded irritated more than upset with me, he has always been the perfect son. Everyone has to follow his reasoning, if not then he would step down from his pedestal and fix everything and every one to his liking.It was then when I realized that my supposedly fun brother Percy rat me out to my overprotective brother Grady, saying that I was going out for drinks. Grady was scolding me, telling me that I should still get some rest since I hit my head pretty hard last time.But I was not budging, and he took a deep sighed and muttered in annoyance. "Me and Percy will pick you up, nope..." he cuts my words when I was about to object. "You should think about that before you set your drink date with your friends, whe

Jacqueline's POV"Hey, hold the elevator please," I was pacing my steps, gathering my evening gown lifting it a bit, not wanting to trip on it."Thank you." I plastered my sweetest smile at him, then to the other brother."Your date is downstairs?""Grady right?" I asked not sure about who's who, they're identical twins, almost look the same but I remembered Grady is a bit taller, and slightly built than his brother."And you're Percy," I said winking at the other handsome man before me."And you're Jacqueline, we've met. Sorry about my brother he has a lot on his mind right now." Percy swept his eyes over me, leaving me feeling warm and fuzzy on the inside. He felt safe, while to my other side Grady's stare made me hot all over."Well, see you around then, my date is here," I winked at them as I exit the elevator when we reach the ground floor. I could hear the growl leaving Grady's mouth and it made me bite my lip, but I didn't look back, I kept on walking to the lobby then stepped