Overheated Argument

Terry and Layla sat by the counter and conversed as they had their breakfast.Terry's face was wreathed his smiles as Lucas Turner's team had arrived at his company yesterday and worked things through.They will be having another meeting today to finalize the investment contract.“I'm so happy for you Babe,” Layla leaned in and planted a kiss on Terry's lips.“This is just the beginning,” Terry replied, squeezing Layla's hand in his, their eyes locking into each other's. “Things will get better from here on out.”“Yeah, I hope so,” Layla replied.Terry smiled and resumed with his breakfast.Layla hesitated for a bit. “Um… may I say something?”“Yeah, sure.” Terry responded, amidst a mouthful, “What is it?”“Promise you won't get mad?”“Trust me, Babe. I won't.”“Alright, it's about… it's about Luke.”Kelly halted abruptly in the middle of the stairs as she heard her brother's name. She was surprised that her mom was discussing about him.Terry's jaw tightened and he stopped chewing, “

Last Updated : 2025-05-06

You're A Bitch

“Kelly, get back in here!” Terry yelled, his voice jolting Kelly back to reality.She flushed crimson in embarrassment and then slammed the door shut behind her, sidestepping Adrian, she dashed out down the driveway.“Hey, Kelly! Wait!” Adrian chased after her.“Go away!” She yelled, running down the street. “Why are you even in my house?! What the hell do you want?”“I just want to talk to you!” Adrian explained.“Well, I don't!” She retorted, reaching the junction, she turned to the left.Adrian chased after her and eventually caught up with her, clutched her arm and then swung her around.“Let go of me!” Kelly spat, trying to wrench her hand free but Adrian's grip was too strong.“Just listen to me, okay?”Kelly exhaled heavily, inhaled and then exhaled again.“Are you okay?” He asked, his voice sweet and calm.“You know damn well that I'm not.” Kelly snapped at him, “You heard all that, didn't you?”Adrian pressed his lips together and then nodded, “Your dad still hasn't come to

Last Updated : 2025-05-07

Etched In His Memory

“So, are you going back to get the job?” Luke asked Sam as they walked to class.Sam shrugged, “I guess I am. I mean I have no other choice right now. That's the only way.”“Maybe I can talk to my uncle Marcus,” Luke said thoughtfully.“You don't have to.”“Bro, stop saying that,” Luke said, “You helped me overcome my depression, so let me help you too.”Students ran past them, excitedly, knocking the two friends out of the road.“Hey, watch it, assholes!” Sam snarled at them.Sam's friends, Tom and Mike appeared, running the crowd.“Hey, bro,” Sam stopped them, “What's happening? What's with all this excitement? Why is everyone running towards the field?”“You haven't heard?”“What?” Sam asked in confusion.“The new guy that has been the cynosure of attention since he accepted the sponsorship from our school.”Luke instantly knew who he was talking about.“Which new guy?”“Liam Fox.” Tom answered, and Sam instantly realized, “He asked Brittany out!”“What?” Sam instantly turned to se

Last Updated : 2025-05-09

Hearty Reconnection

Badump! Badump!Badump! Badump!They could hear each other's intense heartbeat as it echoed from the table.Luke blinked. And then gulped.Neither of them moved. Neither of them spoke.And for a moment it seemed like they were the only people existing on the planet.They just stared into each other's eyes, their heartbeat growing with every passing second.Then footsteps began to approach and Liam quickly jerked back his hand and sat up straight.He cleared his throat, “Let’s um… let's begin.” He opened his laptop and textbook, “You were sleeping and I uh… I didn't want to wake you up.”Luke sat up and quickly packed his books and laptop, then got to his feet.He was angry.Not because Liam kissed him, but because he didn't want people to see him together.“W-where are you going?” Liam asked, glancing up at him.“Far away from you!” Luke retorted.“If it's about the kiss, I'm sorry.” He hushed.“Ha! You know why I don't want you back in my life, Liam? You haven't changed.” Luke spat,

Last Updated : 2025-05-09

Adrian's Mistake

Kelly walked into the house only to find her mom, Layla making dinner.Layla frowned at her, folding her arms across her bosom, “Where the hell have you been young lady?” She demanded.Kelly, fidgeted, “Um… obviously at school? Where else would I be?”“Oh really? At school?”“Yeah.”“I wasn't born yesterday, Kelly,” Layla uttered, and Kelly instinctively knew she was caught, “Your teacher called…”“I'm sorry, I just couldn't go to school today.” She explained, shutting the door behind her and stepping further into the kitchen. She sat on the stool and grabbed an apple.She was still feeling extremely horrible and guilty for what she said to him that morning. She wasn't trying to hurt him in any way, she was only trying to make him give up.After Adrian called her a bitch and left, she ended up strolling around town to cool off her mind, instead of heading to school.“You know, this morning…”“Yes, I know. I was extremely disrespectful to Dad and I'm sorry about that.”“Thank God you k

Last Updated : 2025-05-11

Another Enemy

Ummm… you know, it's still not too late to turn around and walk away, right? The voice inside Luke's head reminded him for the last time.Luke stood nervously as he stared at the ‘Matt's Diner’ sign overhead. His heart was pounding against his chest.Yeah, I know that. He replied inwardly.Then what the hell are you waiting for? Make a run for it! He sounded really mad over the text, what if he comes to hate you as Richard did? What then? You'll end up having another enemy!I don't want to run away. Luke replied adamantly. I think it would be best if confess and get it off my chest. I feel horrible already as it is. I thought you said you want what's best for me, this is what's best for me.Alright, fine! The voice replied in a resigned, frustrated tone. Do whatever you like, but don't say I didn't warn you.Luke sighed again then pressed his lips in a thin line.“Here goes nothing.” He muttered under his breath before walking into the diner, each step taken heavier and more hesitant

Last Updated : 2025-05-12