All Chapters of Aaliyah’s Return : Chapter 211 - Chapter 220

I wake up early too excited to sleep, because one- I have a date with Shawn to look forward to, and two -all is not lost. We have Karly. We can find more witnesses; it’s only a matter of time. After the school runs, I settle at the dining table with Gabe as my phone starts to vibrate in my bag. I go through my bag and answer the call without checking. “Hello?” “Baby, good morning.” Shawn’s voice washes over me like a caress. I sigh. This man… ugh… so seductive. “Hey, Shawn,” I answer softly. “Why do you sound so yummy?” I ask as Gabe shuffles out of his chair and heads to the kitchen. Shawn laughs. “Baby, it’s you ,you bring it out of me.” “Hmmm, I see… so what’s up?” “I just wanted to inform you that your stylists will be there soon.” “Shawn, it’s 8:30 a.m. Isn’t it too early?” Even though excitement is raving through me as I start wondering where he’s taking me. He laughs. “Not at all, baby. I have a full day of events planned. The sooner we leave, the better.” I sigh. “T

I roll over in my bed sighing and reaching over to check the time on my bed side clock. It's 7:00 already time to get up up since we have a full day of fittings for the balls . I head into the kitchen and put on the hub, nodding at Dawn as she curtsies. Once I have a cup of coffee, I settle at the table to call the girls on a joint phone call. I dial their numbers and connect it to a three-way call.“Morning, ladies.” I sip a bit of coffee and wait for their complaints. It’s Saturday morning we all like to sleep in over the weekends.“Aaliyah! I wouldn’t pick any other person’s call this early,” Sandra yawns as she complains.I smirk, not saying anything.“Seriously, Aaliyah, this better be good,” Gloria adds, her voice filled with sleep.“Yes, ladies. We are going to Manhattan to get fitted for the ball today. I thought the men would have informed you, but I know men can be forgetful, so I decided to call.” They are quiet for a moment before they seem to wake up when they hear

We end up sharing the space with them, but they settle on the lounge chairs that are as far away from us as possible. The tension in the air still simmers under the surface as we keep exchanging silent looks. Sandra comes out next and climbs the podium wearing a mauve gown that hugs her curves. She spreads her hands to her sides and faces her husband. “So what do you think? Do I look good?” Dawson heads toward her as if drawn by an imaginary thread. “You look hot,” he mutters, and the other men laugh at him. Gloria climbs the podium next and twirls in her silver dress that seems to sparkle under the light. “Oh wow,” she gasps. Andrew approaches her, growling softly. “My goddess, you look amazing,” he murmurs, kissing her cheek. Next, Amanda gets pulled into a changing cubicle by the stylist and emerges last, climbing the podium and turning to face Gabe in a classic olive-green dress that has him frozen on the spot. “Gabe, what do you think?” she asks softly, flicking her h

I am so upset that I just sit quietly in the limo until the car moves out of the curb. I lean back in my seat, taking a few deep breaths as Noah’s voice cuts through my solitude.“Mummy, are we still going to buy some burgers?”“Yes, Noah.” I open my eyes and give him a terse smile.“I need two, Mummy,” he adds quickly.Brandon looks at him teasingly. “Do you plan to eat mine as well?”Noah laughs. “Maybe, Daddy. I can eat it for you. I’m very hungry.”Shawn chuckles, looking at me. “Well, the apple doesn’t fall too far from the tree, does it?”“Shawn, don’t even start,” I mumble, rolling my eyes at him.Desmond looks away from the window and asks, “Are we going to pretend like Morgan didn’t just speak out of point in front of the kids?”“Sigh. Desmond, let’s do this later,” Brandon mutters, looking out the window.“The man is just lucky Brandon didn’t break his jaw,” Shawn says, looking at Noah’s tablet.“Indeed, one more punch may have knocked him out,” I add, my eyes shifting to Br

We step into Brandona and remove our jackets, upon entering the living room, I notice he has a larger black sofa. We all settle on it, and I comment,“Why did you change the grey lounge chair ,Although this feels softer.”Brandon adds, adjusting in the chair. “Yep, feels like you’re sitting on clouds,”Desmond asks, touching the upholstery lovingly. “Is this from Mona K?” Shawn chuckles. “It’s the new 2-in-1 sofa. Saw it on the website. I ordered one too ,it’s very handy.” Brandon gives Shawn a high five “ You got it, Shawn. That’s the one.”I lean back and moan, my back feeling like it’s getting a massage just by leaning on it. “Why is it called a 2-in-1?”“It turns into a bed. We’ll turn it later before we sleep off,” Brandon adds proudly.I face him surprised “Oh wow, that’s lovely. I look forward to it.”“Okay, I’ll be back in a jiffy. Shawn, come with me let’s get some snacks and drinks.”“Roger that, Alpha,” Shawn salutes him as he gets up, and we laugh.I turn to Desmond. “I