“Mum, Dad, I’m here!” Arya yelled once she shut the door behind her.It was her second time being inside her parent's new house, although the first time she didn't make it past the entrance due to Allison, and as usual, she felt a bit proud. After all, it was due to her that they don't the house.“Arya, honey...” Her mother, Emily, greeted her with a tight hug once she saw her.Ever since she was born, she and her mother had always been together and they had never slept away from each other. The night that she spent in Ryker’s mansion was the longest time that they spent away from each other, especially when they were so far away.“Mum, where is he?” Arya asked her mother in a whisper as she tried to look around for the person she was searching for.“He’s inside the living room.” Her mother informed her and lead her to the living room.Once she stepped inside her eyes widened in shock. She couldn't even move as she felt her body trembling.“...Jace...” She whispered.“Arya...” He call

Hearing what Suzan said, Arya narrowed her eyes. "What do you mean by saying something like that? Do you know who you're talking to?" Kayla was quick to defend Arya the moment she understood what Suzan was implying. "Kayla, it's fine..." Arya said as she gave Kaya a soft pat on her shoulder before turning to face Suzan. If you have a problem with me, we can discuss it instead of behaving like this." Arya said. "I'm not doing anything wrong. You should understand how I feel, after all, you were once in the same position as me before." Suzan huffed before smirking at Arya. The kitchen was silent. One side had already said what they wanted to say while the other was simply speechless. It was like that until Arya sighed and turned to look at Suzan in the eyes. "Suzan..." Arya called out. "What? I'm sorry I can't do what you want but I'm busy. Don't you understand, Arya?" Suzan explained in a mocking tone. It was clear that all she wanted was trouble. "I can clearly see that you're n

“Arya, you have to help us! Please, I'm begging you The woman screamed hysterically, drawing unwanted attention to them.“Who are you?” Allison asked, not even bothering to hide her disgust.“My name is Sandy... Arya knows me... Please Arya help us!” Jace’s mum, Sandy, pleaded.Her current look was completely different from how she looked the day before. She looked... Haggard.As much as Arya wanted to ask what happened and as much as she wanted to help the woman... She couldn't.They were never nice to her while she was dating Jace and even with the money that Ryker had given them; they still wanted her to steal from Ryker and run away with their son. She knew the last part was their son’s doing but she still couldn’t help but hold resentment for the couple.“I’m sorry, but I don’t know you.” Arya plastered on a sad look and avoided the woman.To outsiders, it seemed like Arya didn’t know the woman.When Arya said this, Sandy’s body froze and another round of tears streamed from he

“Arya? What do you think?” Ryker asked once more.“It's lovely... I love it...” Arya whispered as she came closer to the drawing.“Of course, it is a product of our love...” Ryker smiled.He grabbed her hand softly and kissed her palm. The eye contact was mesmerizing.At least to Arya.It would've been better if he actually showed some of his emotions in his eyes but she still wasn't at a level where she could read him.“Ryker...” Even his mother was stunned.“I may have doubted you before but now I don't. Since both of you love each other so much, I give you my blessing. You're a lovely couple...” Ryker’s father also stood up and smiled warmly at both of them.Lovely.The dinner was a success.++++++“So nothing went wrong right?” Arya’s mother asked to confirm what she had said before.Arya had just finished retelling most of what had happened during the dinner. She wouldn't dare to tell her mother about the picture.She couldn't even think about it without feeling flustered, especi

Soft music from the hidden speakers echoed across the room but couldn’t hide the hushed whispers and excited giggles from the ladies seated in front.Today was the day.The beautiful bride walked up to the altar trembling with anticipation and determination and her father right beside her; this was the day she had been waiting for.Even as she was serious, she couldn’t help but take glances at the decor that Beverly had chosen.It was beautiful.As she let go of her father’s hand, Arya went up to the altar and stood in front of Ryker, her bridesmaids behind her.She noticed the nod that he gave her and forced out a smile.She couldn’t help trembling. There was no going back.She was going to be married at nineteen.Seeing that the couple was ready, the man started.“ Family and friends, thank you all for coming here today to share and celebrate this wonderful occasion. Today we are here together to unite Ryker Rivera and Arya Peirce in marriage.”As he finished his first sentence, the