♡ Skylar ♡I didn't understand what Hannah had meant until she broke it down to me. In her words, a simple three steps. Befriend him. Make him fall in love with you. Break his heart in the cruelest way you can think of.It was that simple. Or was it? Honestly, it was a great idea, but how could I make him fall in love with me without risking my heart as well? Hannah had known this and that was why she decided to teach me the art of seduction or whatever it is she had called it but just like how I turned the offer to get Jake in love with me, I turned this down too.One was because I could not and the other was because I had just told him to get the fuck out of my life, now how was I supposed to tell him I didn't mean that?Samantha was right. I had pride. I mean what was I supposed to do now? He even went through the normal business process just to tell me we were going to New Hampshire tomorrow. He really did take my words seriously. ☆I walked into my house, totally stressed out f

♡ Alfred ♡When Skylar had asked to stay out of her life, I was prepared to do that even if it was going to be a hard task and that was why I had set up a meeting with her through the normal business process. But seeing her pull her car to a stop beside mine was threatening to break every control I had. I had pretended to be on my phone, purposely not looking at her.And it had been even worse when I noticed her half limping after our hectic day on the site. I was completely surprised she had not snapped at me and instead tried to start a conversation. In all, I hadn't expected her to apologize."I figured I made assumptions about you based on rumors I heard," I mean, it's kind of believable. I know how the internet can manipulate you to hate or love someone. But hers didn't feel like just the internet, and I sincerely was having a hard time believing her. But anyway, at least she wasn't passing me death stares."You are still not allowed to call me Amore or Love though," she said, w

♡ Skylar ♡"No, not again!"I dragged my feet tiredly into the living room. Arielle and Aurora were seated on the tiled floor, their legs crossed. I peeled off my slippers and fell to the couch, facing the white spotless ceiling with my legs dangling off the couch."What are you both up to again?" I groaned playfully. "Uh, we were just playing a game," Arielle replied. I nodded tiredly, turning to the side so I could watch them."Aurora, it's getting late. You should go to sleep. You have school tomorrow,"She frowned."But tomorrow is Saturday,"My eyes widened. Wow, I didn't know the week had ended so fast yet again.Her eyes suddenly lit up, and she uncrossed her legs, got on her feet, and rushed to me. She squatted beside me."Mommy, did you know that Ari is Mr. Handsome sister?"I nodded."So would he come here tomorrow? He has to teach me how to draw that cat""Can the four of us go to the park after that?" She pouted, clasping her hands in a pleading manner as she gave me he

♡ Skylar ♡The room went silent as everyone turned to her. I mentally palmed my forehead, squeezing my eyes shut. I opened them back, pushed my chair backward, and got on my feet."Hey Catherine,"She ignored me, her eyes not leaving Alfred, who was looking down at his phone instead."You didn't tell me you were this close with him," she started, turning to look at me."I didn't know business partners had breakfast with each other on weekends," she added, her voice dripping with sarcasm. Alfred looked up immediately, his expression hardening. "We are friends. Do you have a problem with that?"God no, Alfred. Don't make this worse."I guess not," Catherine scoffed.She looked back at me, her lips drawn into a tight smile, her way to mask her annoyance. "I should get going,"I took a step forward. "Wait, I made chicken soup. You should eat before you leave."She shook her head, gripping her bag tighter. "No, thank you," I shook my head and headed to the cabinet to grab a Tupperwar

♡ Skylar ♡I picked up my half drink, taking a long gulp before I dropped the empty cup on the table."How long has he been here?" Ethan asked as he settled on the couch beside me."Who?"He scowled. "Alfred, who else was just here?""Few hours," I muttered. "Since when?""Breakfast, why?"I took in my lower lip, brushing back the hair that was falling in front of my face."Is he harassing you?"He snapped. I turned to him immediately, my eyes widening. "What?! No! Why would you say that?"He shrugged. "He came to your house unannounced and he just left this late, what was I supposed to think?"I shook my head, standing up from the couch. Why would he think Alfred was harassing me? Ethan could be overprotective sometimes but not to this extent. Was there something between the both of them I didn't know about? I guess not. Alfred didn't even know who he was until today.I grabbed my laptop from the other couch and returned to my seat beside Ethan."Alfred is my friend so I want you