BELLA’s POVMary Jane and I were laughing like hyenas as we lounged on the patio, enjoying the warm summer afternoon. With tall glasses of lemonade in our hands, we exchanged stories, catching up on everything we had missed since I last saw her.It felt good for her to be here.As we chatted, MaryJane's animated gestures turned disastrous as she accidentally knocked her glass of lemonade off the table. Time seemed to slow down as the cup tumbled through the air, the liquid splashing in a wild arc that ended with a rather unfortunate collision – right onto Mr. Davis, my father-in-law, who was passing by.I froze, horrified, my eyes locking onto Mr. Davis's white linen shirt that was now adorned with splotches of yellow. Oops.MaryJane rushed over bringing a handkerchief from her palazzo jeans and trying to take the stain off.“I am so sorry sir I really didn’t mean to,” she begged profusely.To my astonishment, Mr. Davis paused, his gaze shifting down to the mess on his shirt. Then,

BELLA’s POVI had just finished singing a a short song for my fans on my live video,and as I stopped singing , comments from viewers flooded the screen. They praised my singing, left heart emojis, and asked when they could expect more. I smiled, appreciating their support, and began to give them a response."Thank you all so much for the love! I'll definitely drop some more songs occasionally. But remember, I'm not going into this officially yet. Just sharing some music with you guys. Love you!"As I was done talking,a strong arm snaked around my waist from behind, making me jump in surprise. I turned to see Aaron, shirtless and dripping with water, fresh from his shower. His brown glossy hair was still damp, and droplets clung to his broad chest.He just appeared out of nowhere!Actually,the bathroom.My cheeks instantly flushed with embarrassment, and I stammered, "A-Aaron, you scared me!"He chuckled, his dimples digging deep into his cheek and those blue eyes of his sparkling with

AARON’s POVLeaving the white confines of the hospital room was a welcome relief. The cast on my leg felt like a cumbersome weight, and the sooner I could get rid of it, the better. With crutches in hand, I hobbled my way out, eager to get back home where I could properly relax and recuperate.Bella was by my side the whole time.As we arrived home, I could sense an unusual tension in the air. My mother appeared flustered and agitated. She paced back and forth in the living room, her hands wringing in distress."Mom, what's wrong?" I asked, concern etched on my face.She turned to me, her expression a mix of worry and exasperation. "Aaron, you have no idea how worried I've been. This accident… it's just too much. Are you sure Bella didn't have anything to do with it?"I sighed, understanding where her concern was coming from. "Mom, you need to calm down," I said gently. "Bella had nothing to do with the accident. It was just that—an accident."Bella looked hurt.”Mom,I didn’t have any

BELLA’s POV I hesitated for a moment outside the room, my hand trembling on the doorknob. I knew Jasmine was inside and I had an uncomfortable feeling somewhat.As I slowly turned the handle and pushed the door open, I saw it.There, in the center of the room on the bed,stood Jasmine, her lips locked in a passionate kiss with Aaron. My heart felt like it had dropped into the pit of my stomach, and I took a step back, trying to comprehend what I was seeing.Jasmine, oblivious to my presence, finally broke the kiss and stepped back from Aaron, a sly smile curling on her lips. Her eyes met mine, and for a brief moment, there was a glint of mischief. I swallowed the lump in my throat and tried to maintain my composure."Hey, Bella," Jasmine said, her voice sounding very fake. "You're just in time. I can already inhale the sweet aroma of dinner." She emphasized the word "sweet" in a way that sent shivers down my spine.Aaron, his expression one of confusion and guilt, turned to me. "Bella,

BELLA’s POVI raised an eyebrow, curious. "Where are Mom and Dad?”.He explained,looking thoughtful."They had some important business that took them out of town early this morning. They'll be gone for a few days."I nodded in understanding, realizing that this meant Noah would be handling everything in their absence. "Well, I'm sure you'll do a great job, Noah.”He chuckled, his eyes crinkling at the corners. "I'm going to try my best."After breakfast, I retreated to the garden, seeking some solitude to gather my thoughts. I knew it was time to confide in someone about my feelings for Aaron. I dialed my best friend, MaryJane, and waited anxiously for her to pick up."Hey, Bella!" MaryJane's cheerful voice came through the line. "How's everything at the Davis mansion?"I took a deep breath, trying to steady my nerves. "It's... it's been quite eventful. Listen, MaryJane, I need to talk to you about something."MaryJane immediately picked up on my seriousness. "Of course, Bella. What's o