All Chapters of 365 days with Ethan Cole: Chapter 11 - Chapter 13

*Ariana POV*The next evening, I found myself fidgeting in the passenger seat of Ethan’s car as we pulled into my parents’ driveway. Both their cars were there, which meant I would have to get my books while avoiding questions about what exactly I was collecting, and also try to avoid my sister in the process…“Relax,” Ethan said, turning off the engine. “You look like you’re about to rob a bank.”“I’m fine,” I muttered, smoothing down my skirt.“Sure you are. That’s why you have been wringing your hands for the past ten minutes.”Before I could respond, the front door opened and my parents appeared, followed by my dear sister Emma who looked annoyingly pleased to see Ethan again.“What a lovely surprise!” Mom said with a smile, hurrying over to give me a hug before turning to Ethan. “Even though you mentioned you would be coming, it’s still nice to see you here.”Ethan gave a polite nod. “I figured it would be a good time to stop by again.”Emma’s eyes brightened. “Well, it’s thoug

Ariana povEthan’s presence filled the doorway like he owned the entire world, which, considering his wealth, he probably did. He looked impossibly composed in his black tuxedo, every line was perfectly tailored to his frame.“Everyone out,” he said quietly, but the way he said it left absolutely no room for argument.“But Ethan…” Mom started.“ Now.”The photographer packed his equipment with record speed. The makeup artist grabbed her brushes. Even Mom seemed to understand this wasn’t a request.“Come on, Emma,” Mom said, tugging my sister toward the door.Emma’s face had gone pale, her earlier tears were long forgotten as she stared at Ethan with something that looked like fear. “We were just trying to help…”“Out..and I won’t repeat myself” Ethan said.As the room cleared, I noticed the slight tremor in his hands as he loosened his tie. He coughed into a small tissue and for just a moment, his composed mask slipped off . He looked tired, almost fragile, though he was still the m