Aaron's Pov..I got home and checked my phone, surprised to see six missed calls from my mom. I hadn't noticed them earlier, so I quickly called back.The phone rings, and it didn't take too long before Mom picked up."Aaron, where have you been? You seem to have forgotten you have a mother" Mom said, her worries clearly reflecting in her voice."We both know that's not true, Mom. I've just been busy with work." I retort, my mood lighter. "Besides, Van is there to keep you company. But I will stop by this weekend to take Jesse to the park house" Mom takes a sharp breath and responded. "Well, I just wanted to know what's going on with my son. Besides, you've been distant since Tessa's return" Mom admits and pauses."Aaron, are you sure you're really okay?" Mom asks, clearly concerned. "Maybe you should come over and stay with us, that would help you keep your mind afloat, till you sort things out with Tessa" "Mom, mom" I called out, cutting her off sharply. "There won't be any need

Tess's Pov..I pause for a moment, considering his request. Looking at Alex, he looked like he was really hoping I say yes.I shrug my shoulder and then I huddled my lips together, kind but firm. "I would've loved to but I can't Alex. To be honest, I have a lot on my plate right now, I doubt that I have time to spare," I say and paused, studying his reaction."Plus, I'm taking my kids to the park this weekend. I'm so hooked up" I continued. "But I promise to make out time soon. I'm sorry" I added, a pleading look registered on my face.Alex's face registers disappointment but he recovers quickly. "It's fine, Tessa. You don't have to apologize, I completely understand" he says, managing a weak smile.I noticed his not so bright face, I sort of felt guilty, I mean we're friends and I should treat him like one, if not for anything he has been genuinely good to me over the years.I look up at him, and before he could say another word, I step in. "You know what? I will shift my schedule. L

Lisa's Pov.I never thought that Tessa and Alexander's path would cross, not after what happened between him and Aaron years ago.Knowing Alexander too well, he must be up to something, Tessa might be a very attractive woman, her beauty must have charmed Alexander but there was more to it.For all I know he's a perv, he can't keep his rod in his pants, he's clearly lusting after her body.But wait, I muttered inwardly, the thoughts racing."Is Alexander seeking some sort of revenge for what Aaron did to him?" I mumbled. "This is getting interesting,"I let out, my tone laced with sarcasm and a smirk plastered on my face.With what happened between Alexander and I in the past, I think we still have some unfinished business.But before that, I just have to sit back and watch things unfold.**********************************Mara's Pov.I let out a long sigh as the weight of the day weighs down on me. I had just finished an indoor photoshoot section in the outskirt of town.The weather wa

Dylan's Pov.The drive to Mara's house was a bit awkward as neither of us dared to say anything, the tension hanging around was palpable as Mara stared out of the window.She keeps running away whenever I wanted us to talk. She always looks so nervous and disturbed, more like she's scared of something.I can see fears in her eyes as I stared at her back in the room, I don't know how long is going to take her to trust me, to open up about her fears.One minute she's into me, the next minute she's running off.We were almost close to her house when I finally broke the ice."Are you okay?" I asked, shifting my gaze to her.She nodded, somewhat avoiding my gaze.I took a deep breath and pressed further, my eyes on the road. "Did I say something wrong?" I asked again.This time, she shifted her gaze to me and sighed. "Of course not, you didn't say anything wrong, it's just…," she retorts, her eyes flickering as it met mine and then she went silent."Just what?" I asked calmly, trying to ke

Tessa's Pov"Mommy? You know Jesse's Dad?" Zoey asked, looking at me.For a moment I zoned out, the thought of Aaron being Jesse's Dad engulfed me.Jolting out of my trance as Zoey said that, I tried to maintain my composure. "Uhmm, Yes sweetheart, we've met once," I uttered calmly.Aaron seemed lost at first, but quickly he recovers and said. "Yes, I know your mom," he said, putting a strain on the mom while looking at me surprisingly.I never thought Aaron remarried, and even has a son. Wait, Zoey said Jesse was a year older, does that mean Lisa had a son for Aaron and he hid it while we were together.It wasn't adding up, so I frowned and sighed inwardly.More reason why I need to keep my kids away from him. He has a family now, so he should focus on that and leave me the hell alone.A smile crossed my face as I looked at Jesse."Jesse, we will see you some other time, we have to go now. Take care of yourself,""Mommy, we aren't even done playing. We don't want to go yet," Xavier ob