The Heirs Second Chance At Forever. のすべてのチャプター: チャプター 11 - チャプター 20

[Gabrielle’s POV]When was it that I truly started to fall for Trent? Was it the day he found me under that tree and offered me his hand? Or was it after he shamelessly forced his friendship on me? To me, it felt like I fell in love with him every single time, and no matter how hard I tried to not let myself get swept up in his whirlwind, I just couldn't help it. There was just something about him that I couldn't resist.I didn't know how or why, but he was there anytime I needed him. I guess you could say that I never stood a chance when it came to him. He most certainly made sure of that.“You're first love,” Gregory repeats, his voice cold as ice. “So he is the one.”The one. I knew what it was he was getting at, but I didn't want to admit it. If I spoke the words aloud, then all those fucking unpleasant feelings from back then would come crashing into me like waves, dragging me into the sea of despair that I fought so hard to get out of.“Whether you say it or not, I can tell that

[Gabrielle's POV]I'm stunned. I was not only stunned, but so fucking close to falling off the haphazardly balanced blade that I had been standing on since Trent appeared in my life once more. I was so close to hoping that it was terrifying, and if I didn't get myself together, I was going to fall.“Don't just say things so easily.” I whisper, my determination growing.“What was that?” Trent asks, his face contorting in confusion. “I didn't quite...”“I said,” I repeat, slamming my heeled foot on his again. “Don't just say shit like that so easily!”I didn't know what game Trent was trying to play, but I wasn't going to be a victim to his charms again. Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me.“Whatever it is that you think you're doing, you can stop.” I continue, fixing my narrowed gaze on his. “You may have fooled me in the past with your act, but it won't happen again. Please do us both a favor and stay away from me. Anyway, I have a boyfriend, and he is a thousand ti

[Trent's POV]I stare at the brightly lit house in front of me, taking it in. Inside was the woman I yearned for for so many years. She was this close yet so damn far away, and it was frustrating.After finishing brunch with Rachelle, I spent the rest of the day trying to figure out a good way to approach Gabby about her current situation. I already knew she wasn't going to make helping her easy, but I refused to take no for an answer.I was certain that once her father got the right amount of money that he wanted, he wouldn't bother her anymore, so that was my ultimate goal.Feeling my nerves beginning to grow, I start to head up the cobblestone walkway that is lined by rose bushes and then up onto the simple wooden front porch. When I reach the door, I peek through the frosted glass window to see a single shadow moving about inside and feel my heart squeeze. Sucking in a breath, I ring the doorbell and then step back to wait until the door opens and Gabby comes into view.Just like

[Gabrielle’s POV]I sit in front of my mirror, applying foundation to the hickeys that line my chest. Sighing, I make a mental note to beat the shit out of Gregory later for leaving them there in the first place. If he thought I wasn’t aware of his intentions, he was wrong, but he knew damn well that it would piss my boss off here.Sighing, I examine my chest and my neck, making sure that there aren’t any more showing through my makeup before applying my lipstick. Once I’m finished, I swivel around and make my way backstage to wait for my time to shine.As I take my place, Johnny, the club’s manager, lets his eyes trail over me, stopping particularly long in the places that I had hickeys before.“What?” I ask, giving him a smirk. “Does this top make my breasts look big?”“Something like that,” he chuckles, licking his lips and making me fight a grimace. “I’m sure the clientele will go crazy over it.”Nodding, I tear my gaze away and wait until the girl who is dancing heads my way. Whe

[Trent’s POV]I stare at Gabby, trying to control the emotions that are swirling in me from seeing just how angry and hurt she is. What on earth actually happened all those years ago to make her react this way toward me? I didn’t know, but since we were on the topic maybe it was time to clear the air since she never gave me the chance to do that in the past.“First,” I say, trying to keep from touching her to comfort her. “Why don’t you tell me why you disappeared and cut me out of your life?”As far as I knew when I left, things were great, and Gabby and my relationship were solid as a rock. But when I came back for Christmas, she was gone, and my mother said she went away to college. However, no amount of searching helped me find her. It was almost like she disappeared entirely or she didn’t exist from the start, but a few years later I got word she was back in town.“Don’t turn this around on me.” Gabby warns stubbornly. “I asked you first. What were you hiding from all of us back